 "Markets end near day lows")
Benchmark share indices pared early gains to end lower for the fifth straight session on Tuesday with FMCG and select software shares leading the decline.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 219 points at 18,218 after touching a low of 18,209 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 48 points at 5,495 after touching a low of 5,487.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 219 points at 18,218 after touching a low of 18,209 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 48 points at 5,495 after touching a low of 5,487.