Indian benchmark indices closed in the red on Thursday, marking their second consecutive decline amid volatility. IT stocks led the downturn, though FMCG and bank stocks provided some support. Nifty ended at 24,205.35, down 135.50 points or 0.56%, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell 553.12 points, or 0.69%, to 79,389.06.
