New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- India's stock markets witnessed a mixed ride on 25 February, the previous trading session before today. The S&P BSE Sensex managed to break its five-day losing streak, closing 147.71 points, or 0.20%, higher at 74,602.12 points. However, the Nifty 50 remained under pressure, slipping 5.80 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 22,547.55.

wise, the market displayed divergent trends. The Nifty Media index led the gains, rising 0.84%, followed by Nifty Consumption (0.65%) and Nifty Auto (0.51%).

On the downside, the Nifty Metal index fell 1.54% as its constituent companies continued to face selling pressure. Nifty Realty fell 1.31% and Nifty PSU Bank lost 1.22%.

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