New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The Indian stock market retreated sharply in Monday's trade, giving up much of its recent gains after snapping an eight-week losing streak, as market sentiment was dampened by weak earnings from large private sector banks, while elevated crude oil prices and weak global cues triggered profit booking.

Investors lost Rs.3.6 lakh crore in a single session as the overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms dropped to Rs.469 lakh crore from Rs.472.6 lakh crore in the previous session. However, PSU bank shares showed some resilience against the bloodbath on Dalal Street on Monday.

Apart from PSU bank shares, Aayush Wellness shares were also among the rare stocks that attracted buying interest during Monday's stock ...