Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- The frontline indices traded with substantial losses in the early afternoon, snapping a three-day rally as investors resorted to profit booking at higher levels. Broader market indices mirrored the weak trend and traded under pressure.

The Nifty traded below the 25,650 mark. Realty shares declined after advancing in the past three consecutive trading sessions.

At 11:28 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, slipped 494.95 points or 0.59% to 83,322.74. The Nifty 50 index fell 146.70 points or 0.57% to 25,629.55.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE 150 MidCap Index fell 0.86% and the S&P BSE 250 SmallCap Index tanked 1.02%.

The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,462 shares rose and 2,450 shares fell. A total o...