Sensex falls 71 points, Nifty closes below 24,400; broader markets underperform. What lies ahead?

The Indian stock market ended lower on Friday as Sensex dropped 71 points and Nifty closed at 24,366. Broader midcap and smallcap indices underperformed, falling 0.7% each. Analysts cite global yield uncertainty and oil prices for the sideways movement, while technical indicators point to key support near 24,200.