Nifty, Sensex Log Steepest Fall In Three Weeks To Extend Declines For Fifth Session

The Indian equity benchmark indices closed lower, taking the steepest fall in three weeks.

The NSE Nifty 50 ended 309.80 points, or 1.32% down at 23,071.80, and the 30-stock BSE Sensex ended 1,015.25 points, or 1.31% lower at 76,296.55.

The NSE Nifty Bank also closed lower by 577.60 points or…