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Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by weak global cues and a sharp sell-off in metal stocks.

Indian equities closed lower on profit-taking ahead of the Budget, as metal and IT stocks weakened despite mixed sectoral cues.

Sensex fell 525 points and Nifty dropped 159 points as metal stocks plunged amid global uncertainties and higher crude prices.

Positive growth and fiscal projections in the Economic Survey helped Indian equities shrug off early volatility to close higher for the third straight session.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses on Wednesday amid global risk aversion, trade war fears and continued FII selling.

The Sensex and Nifty traded in the green in early trade on Friday, buoyed by positive macroeconomic cues and firm domestic fundamentals.

Sensex and Nifty closed flat as gains in banks and metals offset selling pressure in IT, FMCG, realty and pharma stocks.

Indian stock markets closed higher on Monday after two consecutive sessions of losses, ending a volatile day on a positive note.

The Sensex slipped 150.68 points to 84,628.16, and the Nifty fell 29.85 points to 25,936.20.

Indian stock markets ended the week cautiously, marking their second straight week of consolidation amid ongoing global trade tensions.