Indian equity benchmarks saw intraday volatility as the Sensex slipped around 150 points, influenced by rising crude oil prices and cautious global risk sentiment. Traders monitored geopolitical developments and shifting rate expectations as higher crude threatened margin outlooks for energy-intensive sectors. Market participants noted rotation within financials, autos and select FMCG counters, while institutional flows remained mixed through the session. Broader market indices also reflected the risk-off sentiment with limited advances despite stable domestic macro indicators, contributing to a subdued close.