New Delhi, March 5 -- Indian stock markets opened with a gap-down on 4 March, setting a weak tone for the day. After an initial dip, the benchmark Nifty 50 moved sideways, consolidating within a narrow range throughout the session. A lack of strong buying interest kept the index under pressure, leading to range-bound movement until closing.

The Nifty 50 index closed down 36.65 points at 22,082.65 (-0.17%), while the Bank Nifty index edged up by 130.90 points to 48,245.20 (+0.27%).

Sectoral performance was mixed. Auto (-1.31%), Consumption (-0.53%), and FMCG (-0.52%) faced notable selling pressure, while PSU Banks (+1.56%), PSE (+1.45%), and Energy (+0.76%) showed resilience. The lack of sustained buying suggests potential downside risks...