Market Wrap: Sensex drops 344 pts, Nifty below 25,800 as profit-taking halts D-St rally

Indian stock markets experienced a dip on Friday, breaking a six-day winning streak as investors cashed in on recent gains. Both the Sensex and Nifty retreated from near-record highs, a pause following a rally driven by hopes of easing global trade friction and anticipated corporate earnings growth. The Sensex lost 344.52 points, closing at 84,211.