Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with modest losses, extending their losing streak to the third consecutive session. The broader market indices at BSE displayed mixed trends.
The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, dipped 198 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 77,860. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 fell 43 points, or 0.18 percent, to settle at 23,560. In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by 15 paise to settle at 87 rupees and 42 paise against the US dollar.
In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading at 84,740 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was trading at 96,040 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. Brent Crude was trading at 74 dollars and 78 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading at around 71 dollars and eight cents per barrel, when reports last came in.