Mumbai, June 2 -- The key equity indices ended with minor losses today, weighed down by negative global sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a possible increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50%, effective June 4. Investors will closely monitor key events such as the RBI MPC meeting and global trade developments. The Nifty settled below the 24,750 mark.

PSU Bank, realty and FMCG shares advanced while IT, metal and consumer durables shares declined.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 77.26 points or 0.09% to 81,373.75. The Nifty 50 index fell 34.10 points or 0.14% to 24,716.60.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index ...