The Indian equity benchmark indices declined on Tuesday as crude oil prices were hovering near USD 90 per barrel amid the geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia weighed on the investor sentiment.

Market indices

"Indian benchmark indices remained under pressure through most of the session, with the Nifty hitting an intraday low of 24,429.25. However, buying interest at lower levels helped recover a portion of the losses, although the indices ultimately closed near the day's lows," Bajaj Broking Research said.