Indian shares extend losses, banks lead fall

MUMBAI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Indian shares extended losses to 2 percent on Thursday afternoon, with banks leading the fall.

At 2:43 p.m. (0913 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was down 1.95 percent at 16,863.96 points, with 25 components falling, having been down 2 percent earlier.

The 50-share NSE Index was down 1.9 percent at 5,009.75. (Reporting by Ami Shah) ((ami.shah@thomsonreuters.com; +91 22 6636 9246; Reuters Messaging: ami.shah.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))