Indian equities Benchmark succumbed to selling pressure in a volatile session, as a pullback in financials after a recent rally weighed and fading hopes of an early U.S. rate cut also hurt sentiment.

Dear Trader… Markets started the week on a subdued note and shed nearly half a percent. After the flat opening, the Nifty oscillated in a narrow range however a sharp dip in the final hours pushed the index lower. Meanwhile, traction continued in pharma, auto and energy packs while FMCG,