HIGHLIGHTSIndian equities ended lower on Friday, extending their losing streak to a fifth straight week—the longest since mid-2023—as weak global sentiment and persistent sectoral pressure dragged markets. The Nifty 50 closed the session in the red, ending the week with a 1% decline, while the Sensex followed a similar trajectory. Broader indices fared worse, with the Nifty Bank and Midcap indices each losing around 2% for the week.