Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex plunging 1,092 points and the Nifty falling below 23,550 amid volatile trade and heavy late-hour selling. Investor sentiment weakened due to uncertainty surrounding a possible US-Iran understanding and concerns over market resistance levels

Domestic equity markets traded higher in early Friday sessions, with Sensex rising over 350 points and Nifty gaining around 100 points. Tech, pharma and banking stocks support market gains