Stock market today, Sept. 24 -- The Indian stock market commenced on a sluggish note on Wednesday, prolonging its streak of losses and recording 12 consecutive months of negative returns. Both key indices opened lower as ongoing global and domestic challenges continued to impact investor confidence.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 25,108.75, declining by 60.75 points or 0.24 percent, while the BSE Sensex fell by 184.45 points or 0.22 percent, starting the session at 81,917.65.

Market analysts pointed out that the positive momentum from the recent GST rate reductions has been overshadowed by escalating worries regarding the H1B visa issue, which is perceived as a hindrance to the improving trade relations between India and the US.

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