Stock market recap, Sept. 10 -- Indian equities extended their losing streak to a third straight session on Wednesday as Brent crude touched $100 per barrel for the first time since late July, deepening worries over inflation and import costs.

Nifty 50 fell 203.60 points, or 0.86%, to close at 23,431.50, while Sensex dropped 813.35 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 74,764.23. IT was the standout laggard, declining for a sixth consecutive session, as Coforge, Infosys, and TCS fell sharply amid continued Fed rate-hike concerns.

Nifty IT declined more than 3%. Banking, FMCG, and Auto also ended lower, while heavy primary market activity added to selling pressure as several IPOs opened during the week. Metals bucked the trend to close firmly h...