Indian equities slipped further into the negative terrain on the back of heavy selling witnessed across board.
Realty, metal, banking and consumer goods have suffered sharp losses.
FMCG, oil, telecom, pharma and power stocks also drifted down sharply. IT stocks that were see ruling firm till a little while ago, have ceased most of their gains.
BSE Midcap and Smallcap index fell more than 1% each on heavy selling.
At 2:04 p.m., the 30-share index Sensex stood at 9,656.93, down 182.76 points. It also touched a high of 9,928.60 and a low of 9,559.33.
Indian stock markets have declined a lot during the last 10 months and capitalists have lost faith in the equities. But the golden rule of investing still remains unbroken, that in the long run companies with well-built fundamentals and talented management will always provide handsome returns.
Singapore - Singapore shares went through another selling spree Wednesday on reports the city state is likely to experience negative economic growth next year.
The Sensex recovered its early losses and trying to make headway towards positive terrain. 
Tokyo - Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday on Wall Street's overnight losses and slumping commodity prices.
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