Mumbai, March 26 -- The frontline indices traded with modest losses in afternoon trade as the markets experienced volatility. The Nifty traded below the 23,600 level after hitting the day's high of 23,736.50 in early trade. Media, private bank and healthcare shares declined while auto, consumer durables and auto shares advanced.

At 13:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 467.73 points or 0.61% to 77,545.01. The Nifty 50 index lost 106.25 points or 0.45% to 23,562.40.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index shed 0.16% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index declined 1%.

The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,099 shares rose and 2,818 shares fell. A total of 138 shares were unchanged.

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