Provisional: Market ends lower on profit taking

Benchmark share indices ended lower, amid weak global cues, on profit taking ahead of the truncated week

Benchmark share indices ended lower, amid weak global cues, as traders booked profits ahead of the truncated week and fourth quarter earnings from IT major Infosys. Further, investors remained cautious ahead of February IIP data due for release later today.

The 30-share Sensex ended down 86 points at 22,629 and the 50-share Nifty closed 27 points lower at 6,769.