Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- The key domestic indices declined in afternoon trade, as investor sentiment was dented by the Trump administration's new H-1B visa policy, which imposes a one-time $100,000 fee on new applicants. The measure is viewed as a setback for India's IT sector. Trump's decision overshadowed the impact of recent GST measures.The Nifty traded below 24,300 level.

IT, Pharma and consumer durables stocks tumbled while realty, metal and media shares advanced.

At 13:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 236.74 points or 0.29% to 82,391.19. The Nifty 50 index fell 47.25 points or 0.19% to 25,283.30.

The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index fell 0.28% and the S&P BSE Small...