The equity markets on Thursday witnessed a highly volatile trading session. Indian benchmark indices have been recovering from steep intraday losses over the last few days, but are eventually ending slightly lower amid geopolitical concerns.

As per Bajaj Broking Research, markets witnessed volatile trade and profit booking at higher levels. Although crude oil prices cooled off and the Indian Rupee recovered after touching record low levels, selling pressure continued to weigh on the indices through the session. At close, the Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 75,183.36, while the Nifty slipped 4.30 points, or 0.02 per cent, to close at 23,654.70.