Benchmarks settle lower on mixed global cues, Nifty ends below 25,100

Domestic equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday amid mixed global cues, with the Nifty50 index closing below 25,100. The market failed to hold onto the opening gains, reversing course in the early hours of trading and spending the rest of the day in negative territory. Leading the declines were shares in the auto, metal and pharma sectors. However, there were some bright spots, with shares in the realty, media and consumer durables sectors gaining ground.