Benchmark domestic equity indices today ended in negative territory amid a broad-based sell-off, extending their downward trend to the eighth straight session. The broader market indices at BSE ended with deeper cuts.

The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, fell 200 points, or 0.26 percent, to close at 75,939. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 shed 102 points, or 0.44 percent, to settle at 22,929. In the Forex market, the rupee today appreciated by eight paise to settle at 86 rupees and 82 paise against the US dollar. In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading at 86,100 rupees per 10 grams, and Silver 999 Fine was trading at 98,010 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. Brent Crude was trading at 75 dollars and 61 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading at around 71 dollars and 77 cents per barrel when reports last came in.