Benchmark indices extended losses for fourth consecutive trading session amid weak global cues, along with metal, FMCG and IT shares leading the sharp decline.
The rupee also hit fresh all-time low, trading around 64.52 per dollar on rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve will soon start withdrawing its monetary stimulus to the US economy.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 340 points at 17,906 after hitting an intra-day low of 17,807 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 99 points at 5,303 after touching an intra-day low of 5,268. Nifty touched the lowest level since September 11, 2012.
The broader market ended lower with BSE Mid-cap index down 1.24% and the Small-cap index ending down 0.82%.
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