Markets closed in the red for the seventh consecutive session, marking the longest losing streak since February 2023. The Nifty 50 index saw significant declines, with BPCL, TCS, Infosys, Trent, and Dr Reddy's Labs dropping 2.5-3 percent. In contrast, Hindalco, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, HUL, and M&M emerged as top gainers, rising 1.5-4 percent.