Wed Sep 25 08:04:38 UTC 2024: ## Indian Stock Markets Dip Amidst IT Sector Weakness
**Mumbai, India** – The Indian stock market experienced a downturn on Wednesday afternoon, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices both closing in the red. The Sensex fell by 115.67 points, or 0.14%, to 84,798.37, while the Nifty dropped 51.35 points, or 0.2%, to 25,889.05.
The decline was largely attributed to selling pressure in the IT sector, with LTIM, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro leading the losses. Other notable decliners included Tata Consumer Products and Tata Motors. However, the market witnessed a mixed performance across sectors, with the Nifty Bank index and Nifty Financial Services index showing gains.
Despite the overall downturn, several stocks achieved their 52-week highs, while some others hit their 52-week lows.
Meanwhile, gold prices continued their upward trajectory, reaching new highs in both the international and domestic markets. Nish Bhatt, Founder & CEO of Millwood Kane International, attributed the gold rally to expectations of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly between Lebanon and Israel.
Investors maintained a cautious approach throughout the day, closely monitoring global cues and domestic economic indicators for future market direction.
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