Mumbai, June 3 -- The frontline indices traded with moderate losses in early afternoon trade amid global trade tensions. Market participants will closely monitor domestic economic indicators and global trade development. The Nifty traded below the 24,650 mark. Realty shares extended gains for the second consecutive session.

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 389.42 points or 0.48% to 80,984.33. The Nifty 50 index fell 103.55 points or 0.42% to 24,611.95.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index shed 0.18% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.25%.

The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,913 shares rose and 1,929 shares fell. A total of 177 shares were unchang...