Sensex Falls For Third Day Amid Weak Global Markets

The Sensex fell 137 points to close at 34,046.94 on Thursday amid weak global cues, marking a third straight day of losses. Bank, metal and consumer durables sectors led the declines in the broader indices, as subdued global market sentiment offset better-than-expected GDP growth data. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) benchmark index Nifty settled 34 points lower at 10,458. SBI, ICICI Bank, Vedanta and UPL were the top losers on the 50-scrip index, finishing the day with losses between 2 per cent and 2.7 per cent.