Stock market today, Dec. 29 -- The Indian stock market ended in the red on Friday, December 26, as continued selling pressure weighed on sentiment in the absence of fresh cues and amid mixed global signals.

The Sensex fell 367 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 85,041.45, while the Nifty 50 dropped 100 points, or 0.38%, closing at 26,042.30.

Despite the Friday decline, benchmark indices recorded modest gains over the week. For the week ended December 26, the Sensex inched up 112 points, or 0.13%, breaking a two-week losing streak, while the Nifty 50 advanced 0.30%, ending its three-week run of losses.

"Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday, December 26, as profit booking in a holiday-truncated week and persistent FII selling weigh...