New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Indian stock benchmarks settled in the red for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by persistent weak sentiment among investors due to US tariffs and foreign investment outflows.

Sensex closed at 84,180.96 points, down 780.18 points or 0.92 per cent, while Nifty closed at 25,876.85 points, down 263.90 or 1.01 per cent.

Broad-based selling was led by metals, oil and gas, and IT stocks.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited said domestic markets extended losses as sentiment turned cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs and persistent FII outflows, overshadowing optimism around earnings growth.

Metal shares declined on profit booking following a retreat in global prices...