New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Domestic equity barometer Nifty 50 ended in the negative territory for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, 19 August, its longest losing streak since September 2025, pressured by the West Asian conflict and elevated oil prices.

The Nifty closed at 24,078.30, down 77 points, or 0.32%, while the 30-share pack Sensex ended with a loss of 326 points, or 0.42%, at 76,909.68.

The mid- and small-cap segments also mirrored the benchmark's trend; the Nifty Midcap 150 lost 0.25%, while the Nifty Smallcap 250 declined 0.63%.

In seven consecutive sessions, the Nifty has declined 2%. The Sensex declined for fourth consecutive session, overall losing 1.5%.

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