Indian equities Benchmark fell on Thursday, as HDFC Bank extended post-earnings decline, while IT stocks came under pressure amid growing doubts over early U.S. rate cuts.

Dear Trader… Markets extended fall and lost half a percent amid volatility.  After the gap-down opening, Nifty future tried to pare losses but continued fall in HDFC Bank and fresh decline in select heavyweights capped the recovery. Meanwhile, energy, banking and metal were among the top losers on the sectoral