Indian stock market, March 13 -- The softer-than-expected US inflation for February failed to lift investor sentiment in Thursday's trade, March 13, as escalating trade tensions between major economies kept investors focused on their existing outlook, showing little interest in domestic tailwinds.

Against this backdrop, the Nifty 50 extended its decline for the second straight day, ending 0.33% lower at 22,397 points, while the Sensex wrapped up the session with a 0.27% drop at 73,828 points, marking its fifth consecutive session of losses.

The broader markets also closed in the red, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index falling 1% to 14,897 points, and the Nifty Midcap 100 index tumbling 0.75% to 48,125 points.

Financial stocks fared well...