India’s equity markets ended lower amid renewed volatility, with the services and realty sectors exerting the heaviest drag on key indices. Investors reacted cautiously to weak sectoral earnings, sluggish demand indicators, and global cues signalling tightening liquidity. Realty counters faced pressure from rising borrowing costs and muted sales momentum, while service-oriented firms encountered margin compression and lower order visibility. Broader market sentiment weakened as traders unwound positions ahead of macroeconomic data releases.