Bengaluru, July 18 -- Nifty 50 ended the session at 24,967.40, declining 144.05 points or 0.57%. Bank Nifty ended the session at 56,253.70, declining 575.10 points or 1.01%. Sensex also ended lower at 81,740.09, declining 519.15 points or 0.63%.

Global Markets EU Lowers Russian Oil Price Cap Under New Sanctions Package The European Union has approved a fresh sanctions package against Russia, which includes a reduction in the price cap on Russian crude oil exports. The cap limits the price at which non-G7 countries can buy Russian oil while still accessing G7 shipping and insurance services. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the move aims to strike at the core of Russia's war economy. While the new cap level hasn't been d...