On Thursday, Indian equity benchmarks experienced a decline as profit booking in major stocks impacted investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index fell 25.60 points to close at 24,306.40, slipping below the 24,350 mark. The S&P BSE Sensex also decreased by 223.29 points, settling at 77,735.13. Consumer durables stocks faced a downturn, with the Nifty Consumer Durables index dropping 0.83%. In contrast, the broader market showed resilience, with the BSE 150 MidCap Index rising 0.40% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index gaining 0.75%. Notable performers included Bajaj Auto, which reported a 34% increase in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY26, while stocks like IIFL Capital Services and CG Power saw significant gains. Internationally, Asian markets rallied, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting 62,000 for the first time, amid easing tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. markets also closed at record highs, reflecting positive investor sentiment.