Sensex, Nifty snap four sessions of gains; banks drag

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, snapping a four-session gaining streak, dragged down by financials such as ICICI Bank Ltd amid a lack of fresh triggers after the central bank maintained rates as expected.

The Nifty closed down 0.26 percent at 9,888.70, while the benchmark Sensex 0.25 percent lower at 31,592.03.