Mumbai, April 24 -- The frontline indices traded with moderate losses in the afternoon trade, amid mixed global cues. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid signs of escalation in geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Additionally, the market is volatile as the monthly Nifty50 F&O contracts are set to expire today.

The Nifty traded below the 24,300 level. Realty, FMCG and consumer durables shares declined while Pharma, metal and media stocks edged higher.

Investors will also closely watch the market's response to India's latest diplomatic and economic measures against Pakistan, announced following Tuesday's terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. These meas...