Sensex ends 151 points lower, Nifty slips below 25,150 on RIL weakness, US data jitters

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday, reversing early gains due to weakness in Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 151 points to settle at 82,201, while the NSE Nifty declined 53 points to close at 25,145. Investors are awaiting crucial US non-farm payroll and unemployment data.