Markets extend losses for third day in a row; Sensex ends 318 points lower

On BSE, 1,826 shares declined and 982 shares rose, while a total of 194 shares were unchanged

The benchmark indices on Wednesday extended losses for the third straight day as banking and auto stocks dropped, while negative trade in Asian and European markets on concerns over US President Donald Trump's economic growth agenda also contributed to the losses. 

The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 29,167, down 318 points, while the broader Nifty50 closed at 9,030, down 91 points. 

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also slipped nearly 1% each. 

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market remained weak. On BSE, 1,826 shares declined and 982 shares rose. A total