HIGHLIGHTSIndian equities ended lower after a volatile session that saw benchmark indices erase early gains, dragged down by sharp selling in auto, IT, and FMCG stocks. The Sensex swung nearly 1,300 points intraday, reflecting the tug-of-war between bulls and bears, before closing down 0.5%. The Nifty also snapped a two-day winning streak.