Indian equity benchmarks fell over 1% for the second straight session on Monday, dragged lower by metals and banks with global market weakness further weighing on sentiment.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks remained under pressure in today session, impacted by heavy selling at Banking and Consumer discretionary counters along with mixed cues from other Asian markets. Domestic sentiments remained pessimistic, amid reports that with the price situation remaining at ‘unacceptably and uncomfortably’ high level, members of the