Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580; TCS top loser

The benchmark indices extended losses in the afternoon trade as investors booked profits in recent outperformers, while soft US economic data, a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve and worries of political turmoil in the world's largest economy hurt sentiment.

The S&P BSE Sensex settled at 31,075, down 80 points, while the broader Nifty50 ended at 9,578, down 40 points. 

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices 

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive. On the BSE, 1,383 shares rose and 1,261 shares fell. A total of 174 shares were unchanged.

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