War Clouds Cull Counters

The 30-share sensex ended with a marginal loss of 1.70 points at 3,278.13 today after trading in a thin 23.50-point range as the euphoria over a revival in privatisation programme gained momentum.

However, threat of war in the Gulf region offset the gains. On the NSE, the S&P CNX Nifty index also shed 0.50 point to close at 1,054.80. Overall, the losers pipped gainers on brisk trades. Profit-taking was witnessed in technology stocks, after Monday