Markets extend losses into third session on foreign fund outflows
Hindustan Times West UP|December 19, 2024
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows.
Press Trust of India

MUMBAI:

Besides, investor sentiment remained subdued ahead of the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, traders said.

The 30-share BSE benchmark tumbled 502.25 points or 0.62% to settle at 80,182.20, taking its downtrend to the third day. During the day, it tanked 634.38 points or 0.78% to 80,050.07.

As many as 2,563 stocks declined while 1,442 advanced and 94 remained unchanged on the BSE.

The NSE Nifty declined 137.15 points or 0.56% to 24,198.85.

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