Mumbai: Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Tuesday after a highly volatile trading session, with heavy selling pressure dragging key indices deep into the red. The BSE Sensex plunged 1,547 points , while the NSE Nifty50 slipped below the crucial 24,850 mark , reflecting heightened nervousness among investors. Adding to the unease, the India VIX , a key measure of market volatility, spiked nearly 14% , signalling growing fear on Dalal Street. The session witnessed