Indian markets dipped after the RBI held rates unchanged, disappointing investors hoping for a dovish signal amid global uncertainty.

• Nifty fell 0.4% and Sensex dropped 0.3% post-policy; all 16 sectoral indices ended in the red.
• Rate-sensitive realty, FMCG, auto, and financials declined; small- and mid-cap stocks underperformed on borrowing cost concerns.
• Bharti Airtel gained 1% on strong Q1 profit; Britannia and Bharti Hexacom dropped after missing quarterly expectations.