Markets traded volatile in a range and lost over half a percent on Wednesday, continuing the consolidation phase. The first half was dull as the benchmark indices hovered in a narrow range but profit-taking in the final hours pushed markets in the red. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,008.33, down 314.04 points or 0.52%. The Nifty was at 17,898.65, down 100.55 points or 0.56%.