Equities decline for fourth consecutive session on Wednesday

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) fell in early trade on Wednesday. This is the fourth consecutive session decline in benchmark indices.At 9.30 a.m., the S&P BSE Sensex traded at 57,857 points, down 0.4 per cent.It opened at 58,122 points from the previous close of 58,117 points.Till now it touched a low of 57,872 points.Besides, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 17,323 points after closing at 17324 on Tuesday.It traded at 17,262 points, down 0.4 per cent during the early-morning trade session.Berger Paints, Asian Paints, Muthoot Finance, Sun Pharmaceutical, Nestle India were some of the top losers during the early trade, exchange data showed.Notably, Indian equities have been witnessing a continued sell-off lately.
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