Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, August 18, with benchmark indices ending lower as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
The NSE Nifty50 ended 132.75 points, or 0.55%, lower at 24,154.90, while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,235.46, down 492.70 points, or 0.63%, from the previous close.