Mumbai, Feb. 11 -- The domestic equity benchmarks suffered losses for the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by concerns over escalating global trade tensions and disappointing corporate earnings. The market's decline was triggered by anxieties surrounding newly imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, raising fears of a broader trade conflict that could negatively impact India's economic outlook.

Investors are also awaiting further signals from the US Federal Reserve, with Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming testimony and key inflation data being closely monitored for clues about the direction of monetary policy. The prevailing negative sentiment has been exacerbated by lackluster corporate earnings reports, creating uncertai...