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Market extends losses on 3rd consecutive session amid selling

Benchmark indices extended the losses on the third consecutive session amid selling across sectors barring Information Technology. At close, the Sensex was down 494.75 points or 0.61% at 81,006.61, and the Nifty was down 221.50 points or 0.89% at 24,749.80.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked, touch record high

After rising over three year high level of $80 a barrel earlier this week, global benchmark came down to $78 a barrel and now is again up to $81 a barrel while OPEC+ deciding to stick to its marginal production easing plan and market remaining tight.

Copper spikes on spot demand

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, copper contracts for delivery in October traded higher by Rs 5.25, or 0.74 per cent, to Rs 713.60 per kg