Sensex dives 1,159 points; Nifty ends at 17,857: Key factors behind fall –


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NEW DELHI: Equity indices plunged for second straight session on Thursday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 1,000 points amid broad-based selling across sectors. The 30-share BSE index fell 1,159 points or 1.89 per cent to close at 59,985; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 354 points or 1.94 per cent lower at 17,857. Top losers in the sensex pack included ITC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank and Titan with their shares falling as much as 5.54 per cent. While IndusInd Bank, L&T, Ultra Cemco and Asian Paints were the major gainers rising up to 2.94 per cent....