Benchmark domestic equity indices ended with modest losses in a volatile trade today, extending their declines to the sixth straight session. The broader market indices at BSE also ended in negative territory.

The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, shed 122 points to close at 76,171. Similarly, the National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 fell 26 points to settle at 23,045. In the Forex market, the rupee today depreciated by six paise to settle at 86 rupees and 89 paise against the US dollar. In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading at 85,130 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was trading at 94,570 rupees per kilogram a short while ago. Brent Crude was trading at 76 dollars and 35 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was trading at around 72 dollars and 54 cents per barrel when reports last came in.