New Delhi, March 4 -- Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday, March 4, though losses were milder than in global and Asian peers. The decline marked the sixth straight month of weakness, following a 5.8 per cent drop in February, as escalating trade tensions weighed on sentiment.

Despite attempts to recover, Nifty 50 slipped 0.17 per cent to 22,082, extending its losing streak to 10 sessions, but held on to the crucial 22,000 level. The Sensex lost 0.13 per cent, closing at 72,962. IT and auto stocks dragged markets lower, while financials and PSUs provided limited support.

Trade concerns deepened after Donald Trump reaffirmed 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday, and doubled duties on Chinese imports to 20 p...