Consolidation in markets continued as increasing volatility & weak global cues influenced investors to stand on the sidelines, leading the Nifty to close below 15000 level on Friday. The 50-share index Nifty closed at 14,981.75, down 137.20 points or 0.91%. The BSE Sensex ended at 50,889.76, down 434.93 points or 0.85%.