
The Indian stock market extended its decline for a third consecutive session on Monday, with broad-based selling impacting major indices. The Sensex closed down 345.91 points and the Nifty down 100.2 points. While IT and Bank indices saw significant losses, Media, FMCG, and PSU Bank sectors showed gains. Several stocks hit 52-week highs and lows, with railway and metal stocks experiencing profit booking.