Market Live updates: Nifty tests 9,800 level, Sensex down 127.82 points

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21 August 2017

14:05 IST

Benchmark equity indices extend losses in afternoon trade. Nifty tests 9,800 level, BSE Sensex down 127.82 points at 31,396.86.

11:52 IST

Sensex turned choppy in late morning deals to trade marginally lower by 29.48 points at 31,495.20 and the broader Nifty was trading below the key 9,850 level.

The IT sector continued to suffer as index heavyweight Infosys extended losses by falling 3 per cent, despite share buyback announcement. The IT sector was followed by Teck, healthcare and realty segments, which also saw decline.

However, buying in metal, bank and key financials cushioned the sentiment.