Indian equity indices ended lower with Nifty at 24,050 on September 1. At close, the Sensex was down 12.99 points or 0.02 percent at 76,944.28, and the Nifty was down 24.60 points or 0.10 percent at 24,055.80. About 1668 shares advanced, 2467 shares declined, and 190 shares unchanged.