Indian markets snapped a six-day winning streak on October 24 as profit-booking hit key sectors. The Sensex closed down 344 points while Nifty slipped 112 points, led by weakness in banking and FMCG stocks. However, metals and real-estate indices posted minor gains. Analysts expect near-term consolidation ahead of expiry, with positive sentiment sustained by resilient foreign inflows and progress on the India-US trade deal.