<h1>Indian equities slip as tech and auto profit-taking halts Nifty eight-day rally ahead of Fed decision</h1> Benchmark Indian equity indices ended marginally lower after profit-taking in technology and automotive stocks ahead of an anticipated US Federal Reserve policy decision, breaking the Nifty's eight-day winning streak and halting a short-term rally in the 30-share index. Trading was volatile with breadth mixed as small- and mid-cap gauges outperformed, and realty and industrial sectors showed strength while IT, consumer durables and auto lagged. Market participants awaited Fed guidance on future rate paths and bond-yield implications. Foreign institutional inflows remained positive, supporting liquidity despite caution and daily sector rotation.