Indian stock markets ended the week with heavy selling pressure and a broad-based decline.
Out of the 500 BSE stocks, almost 440 closed in the red showing weak investor sentiment.
The IT and pharma sectors suffered the largest losses throughout the week.
Seventeen companies saw their share prices falling by more than 10% in just five days.
The Sensex tumbled 733 points, reaching its lowest level in nearly a month.
Global market weakness added further stress to already fragile investor moo
d.
The Indian rupee also weakened against the U.S. dollar, adding pressure on imports.
Foreign institutional investors pulled out money from Indian equities.
Analysts expect markets to stay weak unless strong global triggers appear.
Investors are now cautious and waiting for both local and international signals.