Mumbai, July 13 -- The key equity barometers traded with minor losses in early afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below the 24,200 level. Consumer Durables shares extended gains for three consecutive trading sessions.

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 51.04 points or 0.07% to 77,506.95. The Nifty 50 index fell 23.25 points or 0.10% to 24,181.85

In the broader market, the BSE 150 MidCap Index fell 0.23% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index rose 0.08%.

The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,079 shares rose and 2,078 shares fell. A total of 240 shares were unchanged.

Derivatives :

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