Indian stock indices extend losses, hit by West Asia conflict; Sensex slips over 1,500 points

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Indian stock indices extended their bearish run, with benchmark Sensex opening over 2 per cent lower at the Wednesday morning bell, amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia that have invariably weighed down financial markets worldwide. At the time of filing this report, Sensex was 2. 1 per cent down at 78,590 points.