Today, the benchmark indices ended on negative note with Nifty below 19,700.
The 30-share BSE Sensex shed 221.09 points or 0.33 percent to end the day at 66,009.15. The NSE Nifty went down by 68.10 points or 0.34 percent to end the day at 19,674.25.
The Nifty Bank fell by 11.80 points or 0.03 percent to 44,612.05
From the Sensex pack, IndusInd bank, Maruti, SBI, M&M, and Bajaj Finserv were among the top gainers. Wipro, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.
From the Nifty 50 pack, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, SBI, M&M, and Asian Paints were among the major gainers, whereas Dr Reddy's Lab, Wipro, UPL, Bajaj Auto, and Cipla were among the losers.
Markets on Friday morning
The markets on Friday morning opened flat with Sensex at 66,209.55, down by 20.69 points and Nifty was at 19,730.55 with a loss of 11.80 points.
Rupee
The Indian Rupee rises 18 paise to close at 82.95 (provisional) against US dollar.