The stock market continued to trade in negative terrain because of heavy selling action witnessed across some of the frontline stocks.
Auto, consumer goods, metal and IT stocks have registered sharp losses.
While some modest buying was seen in the smallcap space, a number of midcap stocks were struggling in the red zone because of sustained selling pressure.
The market breadth was weak. Out of 2381 stocks, 1329 stocks were down in the negative territory. 961 stocks recorded gains and 91 stocks traded flat.