Sensex snaps 7-day winning run, sheds over 200 points, Nifty below 24,300

Indian benchmark equity indices began Thursday on a weak note, pulled down by Reliance Industries and banking stocks. Foreign inflows and hopes of easing US-China trade tensions offered some support. Eternal shares fell sharply after its food delivery CEO resigned. U.S. Treasury Secretary hinted at de-escalating trade war between the United States and China, potentially easing recession fears.