Indian equity benchmarks lower on Thursday, dragged by technology and bank stocks that slipped from record highs, as fears of a large interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve gripped markets.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks have enlarged losses in today session on account of selling in front line counters. Sentiments were fragile as India’s merchandise trade deficit in August widened to $27.98 billion from $11.71 billion a year earlier. India’s merchandise exports rose to $33.92 billion from $33.38 billion in