A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Thursday closed 321.94 points, or 1.31 percent, down as IT stocks plunged.
Heavy selling was seen in IT, capital goods, banking, oil and gas, technology, media and entertainment (TECK) and metal sectors.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 24,523.13 points, ended the day's trade at 24,234.15 points (provisional) -- down 321.94 points or 1.31 percent from the previous day's close at 24,556.09 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 24,528.20 points and a low of 24,206.50 points in trade.
The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) ended trade 94 points or 1.28 percent down at 7,235.65 points.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app