Healthcare Drag Pulls Indian Indices Lower Amid Persistent Market Volatility

Equity benchmarks slipped again on Friday, with the Sensex down over 300 points and the Nifty breaching 25,800 in mid-morning trade. Sector rotation continued as traders exited healthcare counters and moved selectively into IT and metal names. Analysts highlighted nervous sentiment around global rate signals and portfolio rebalancing at month-end. Broader market breadth remained weak, with midcaps under mild pressure. Despite recent corrections, institutional flows suggest volatility may stay range-bound until the release of upcoming macroeconomic and corporate earnings data.