The Sensex and Nifty extended losses to a fourth consecutive session Stock markets extended losses to a fourth consecutive session, with the SP BSE Sensex shedding 287 points to close at 33,847 on Tuesday.
That marked the first closing below 34,000 for the 30-scrip benchmark index since April 11.
The Nifty index of National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 98 points to close at 10,146.
Weakness in the domestic markets came on the back of weak global cues, profit booking in some sectors and liquidity-related concerns in the NBFC sector, say analysts.
Overall, the Sensex has lost 1,315 points, or 3.7 per cent, in four consecutive trading sessions.