The BSE Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a third consecutive session as investors remained cautious ahead of the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting later in the day and the expiry of monthly derivatives contracts back home on Thursday. Sensex closed 213.68 points down at 27,039.76. Nifty closed 61.70 points down at 8,171.
In the 50-share index, Cipla, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, Ambuja Cements and ONGC gained between 1.40 per cent and 2.55 per cent. On the other hand, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank and YES Bank slid between 3 per cent and 7.20 per cent.