The development triggered a sharp correction in crude oil prices, easing concerns over global inflation and supply disruptions. Crude prices fell nearly 7 per cent during the week, slipping below the USD 80-per-barrel mark

Sectorally, healthcare, financial services and PSU banking stocks led the gains, attracting broad-based buying interest throughout the session. Information technology stocks remained under pressure, with the Nifty IT index emerging as the only major sectoral loser of the day