The 30-share Sensex, which had gained nearly 65 points in the previous session, fell by 60.58 to close at 15,189.62. The index touched the day's high of 15,337.10 and a low of 15,135.81 points.
Similarly, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty fell by 22.25 points at 4,517.10, after dipping to 4,491.35 and touching a high of 4,563.35 points
Metal stocks came under pressure and the sector index lost 322.72 points at 15,185.92, followed by realty index by 150.67 points at 5,670.23. Oil and Gas index also fell by 57.93 points at 9,917.01, while power index lost 28.73 points at 2,627.73.
