Indices closed lower for the second straight session on Thursday, following negative cues from the global peers on concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have triggered volatility in oil prices.Earnings-driven gains in key Nifty 50 constituents, however, rescued the benchmarks from day’s lows.

Dear Trader – The NSE Nifty Futures index settled 0.34% lower at 19,616, and the S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.38% to 65,629.From the Sensex pack, Wipro, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, and NTPC closed in the red, while Nestle, UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, and L&T closed in the green. Sector-wise, Nifty