Sensex sheds over 200 pts, Nifty tests 23,550; realty, auto stocks drag
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower on the first trading day of 2025 due to losses in banking stocks amidst the upcoming quarterly earnings season. Key gainers included Sun Pharma and Infosys, while ICICI Bank and Axis Bank saw declines. Sectoral performance was mixed.