Nifty Dips Below 25,600, Sensex Falls 300+ Pts; Realty, Media Stocks Hit Hard

• Indian equities started the week subdued, with Nifty closing below 25,600 and Sensex down over 300 points.
• Weak global cues, trade war concerns, and mixed earnings led to broad-based profit-taking.
• Realty, media, and Oil & Gas sectors were the worst performers, declining 1.5-2 percent.
• FMCG and auto stocks saw selective buying, helping benchmarks recover from intraday lows.
• Over 420 stocks hit a 52-week low, including Godrej Properties and Zee Entertainment.

Why It Matters: Indian markets closed lower due to global concerns, with realty and media sectors experiencing significant losses.