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Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower as losses in PSU Bank and FMCG stocks outweighed gains in the IT sector.

Sensex and Nifty opened flat as weak Asian markets and a global semiconductor selloff weighed on investor sentiment.

The Sensex jumped 776 points and the Nifty ended near 24,000 as falling crude oil prices and improved global sentiment lifted markets.

Gold and silver prices rose as a weaker US dollar and falling crude oil prices boosted demand for precious metals.

Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell more than 7% after the US and Iran paused military strikes, easing supply concerns.

The Sensex climbed over 500 points and the Nifty opened higher as falling global crude oil prices lifted investor sentiment.

The 8th Pay Commission will hold fresh consultations in Delhi on August 7 and 10 to discuss pay, pensions and service benefits.

Gold prices rose 1.31% this week as US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices boosted safe-haven demand ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.

Sensex and Nifty ended the week sharply lower as rising crude oil prices, inflation concerns and global tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

India's forex reserves rose by $1.08 billion to $676.24 billion, supported by higher foreign currency assets, according to the latest RBI data.