Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- Benchmark indices closed sharply lower on Friday as widespread selling pressure dominated the session. Indices traded with a negative bias throughout the day, with the lack of fresh domestic catalysts keeping sentiment subdued.

The Nifty settled below the 25,500 mark, reflecting sustained weakness across sectors. All NSE sectoral indices ended in the red. IT stocks extended losses amid ongoing concerns over AI-led disruption, while private banks, metals and energy shares also witnessed significant selling pressure.

The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 1,048.16 points or 1.25% to 82,626.76. The Nifty 50 index tanked 336.10 points or 1.30% to 25,471.10.

Reliance Industries (down 2.09%), HDFC Bank (down 1.81%) and ICICI Bank (dow...