Indian shares closed lower as U.S.-India trade talks and U.S. interest rate uncertainty weighed on the market. Energy Secretary urged India to avoid Russian oil for moral and strategic reasons. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for self-reliance and ‘Make in India’ initiative. Trump administration investigating imports of robotics and machinery, hinting at tariff expansion. BSE Sensex dropped 0.68%, NSE Nifty fell 0.66%. Market breadth was negative with Power Grid Corp and Tata Motors among top decliners. Tata Motors hit by reports of potential £2 billion cyberattack bill.

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