Indian equity benchmarks fell on Friday to end the week with losses of nearly 1%, dragged down by fears that a surge in oil prices due to the Ukraine war could accelerate inflation and further sap growth in an economy already slowed by COVID-19.

Dear Trader…                          Extending their losses to third day, Indian equity benchmarks ended lower by around half percent on Friday dragged by Consumer Durables, Capital Goods and FMCG shares. Markets made slightly positive start but failed to hold gains and soon slipped below natural lines, as UN Conference on Trade and