Mumbai, Sept. 2 -- Indian equity benchmark indices ended in negative territory on Wednesday, extending their losing streak to the third session of the month, with the Sensex falling over 370 points and the Nifty settling below the psychological 24,000-mark amid elevated geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices.

The Sensex ended lower at 76,570.35, down 373.93 points or 0.49 per cent, while the Nifty settled at 23,914.45, down 141.35 points or 0.59 per cent.

Sectorally, Nifty Auto was the worst performer, falling over 1 per cent, followed by IT. All broad-market indices also ended in the red.

On the BSE, Adani Ports, Power Grid, NTPC, Titan, ITC, Reliance, Trent, Bajaj Finance and LT were among the top gainers, whi...