Sensex falls 200 points marking its fifth straight session of losses on selling in realty, auto stocks

Mcap of BSE-listed firms declined by Rs 1,71,623.67 cr to Rs 3,91,12,994.41 cr ($4.49 trillion)

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MUMBAI: Benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its early gains to close lower by 200 points on Thursday, marking its fifth straight session of losses due to selling in realty, IT and auto counters.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 200.85 points or 0.27 per cent to close at 73,828.91 with 22 of its constituents ending lower and eight with gains. The index opened higher and hit a high of 74,401.11 in the late morning session.