Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index snapping an eight-session winning streak, as investors locked in profits after the sharp rally.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks ended over a percent lower on Friday, dragged by heavy selling pressure in Realty and Metal stocks on profit-taking and weak global market trends.  After making slightly positive start, key gauges traded on flat note as traders got anxious with an analysis of industrial output