# Nifty, Sensex Extend Losing Streak to Four Days 2026-08-14T09:12:16+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Friday, extending losses for a fourth consecutive session. The Sensex fell 148 points to 77,931, while the Nifty slipped 29 points to 24,366. All major sectoral indices traded in the red, with Nifty Metal the worst performer, followed by Nifty IT. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 510.69 crore on Thursday, exchange data showed. Technical analysts said the Nifty has been trapped in a narrow 438-point range since August 4. Support is seen at 24,240 and resistance at 24,450. Broader market breadth was weak, with the advance-decline ratio on the Nifty at 14:36 at midday. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com - news.abplive.com Tags: Nifty, SBI Securities, Sensex, stock market, technicals Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nifty-holds-24300-in-fourth-day-of-decline-metal-it-drag/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nifty-holds-24300-in-fourth-day-of-decline-metal-it-drag/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.