Stock Market LIVE | Sensex Sheds Over 450 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,950; FMCG & Banking Stocks Lead Decline

🔻 Markets Open Lower, Breaking 6-Day Rally
Sensex and Nifty slipped at Friday’s open, ending a six-day winning streak driven by GST reform optimism.
⚠️ Investor Caution Ahead of Jackson Hole
Global sentiment turned cautious ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, expected to offer clues on future U.S. rate policy.
📊 Sectoral Snapshot:
- 12 of 16 sectors in the red
- Banks and FMCG lead the decline
- Healthcare, Pharma, and Consumer Durables show resilience
📺 Media Stocks Buck the Trend
- Zee Ltd and Saregama outperform, lifting the media sector amid broad market weakness.