Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a negative start; Asian shares trade lower

Indian benchmarks extended their losing streak to a fourth straight session, with the Nifty falling 0.5% to close at 23,870. Sentiment remained pressured by surging Brent crude on escalating West Asia tensions, sustained FII outflows, and a technology-led selloff on Wall Street. GIFT Nifty traded 139 points lower (0.58%) at 23,723.50, signaling a negative start for Friday's session.