A selloff witnessed in pharma, metal, auto and realty shares dragged the key indices lower The stock markets extended losses to a fifth straight session, with BSE benchmark index Sensex closing 232 points lower on Monday.
While the 30-scrip Sensex settled at 34,616, the NSE Nifty ended 79 points lower at 10,516.
A selloff witnessed in pharma, metal, auto and realty shares dragged the key indices lower.
Top laggards on the NSE Nifty included Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Yes Bank and Cipla, ending between 2.8 per cent and 4.7 per cent lower.