Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak to a second consecutive session, with selling pressure broadening beyond frontline stocks. The Nifty 50 declined 78 points, or 0.34%, to settle at 22,811, while the BSE Sensex shed 143 points, or 0.19%, to close at 73,710.
The broader markets bore the brunt of the sell-off, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 plunging 2.37% and the Nifty Midcap 100 falling 1.58%, significantly underperforming the benchmark indices.
