#Sensex dives further, down over 76 points

Continuing its losing streak for the sixth straight session, the benchmark BSESensex fell another 76 points in earlyTRADE ON Tuesday on sustained selling by funds and retail investors coupled with weakening global markets.

The 30-share index wasTRADING down 76.59 points, or 0.28%, at 26,446.50, withSTOCKS of realty, healthcare, consumer durables, FMCG, metal, power and oil &gas leading the fall.

The gauge had lost 1,325.90 points in the previous five straight sessions.

On similar lines, the NSE Nifty shed 27.85 points, or 0.34%, at 8,016.30.