Indian equities Benchmark were muted on Friday and logged weekly losses, weighed down by financials and consumer stocks, as investors digested the fading likelihood of early rate cuts in India and the United States.

Dear Trader… Sharp selling was seen in the broader domestic market on account of the rise in crude oil prices and muted global cues amid the Lunar New Year holiday in Asian markets. Mid and small caps had witnessed strong rallies over the past few months thus making valuations a