Indian equities Benchmark declined on Monday, weighed down by broad-based profit booking, while small – and mid-caps extended their slide on rising concerns over high valuations.

Dear Trader… Markets started the week with a cut amid mixed cues and lost over half a percent.  After the flat start, Nifty slipped gradually lower and finally settled around the day’s low at 21,696.00 level. Most sectors felt the heat wherein realty, metal, energy and banking were among the