BSE Sensex extends losses to 1 pct

The BSE Sensex extended losses to 1 percent in midday trade on Tuesday, as investors across Asia turned cautious after a recent rally and awaited more clues on whether the economic recovery is picking up steam.

At 11:11 a.m. (0541 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was down 0.9 percent at 15,486.06 points, with 23 stocks declining, after falling to as much as 15,462.72. Read More..