Markets to remain closed from Oct 2-6

Sensex closes 0.23% down on Wednesday, Nifty dips 0.24%

Indian markets will be closed from Thursday to Monday, with trading to resume on Tuesday.

The Sensex fell 0.23%, or 62.52 points, to end at 26,567.99 on Wednesday. The broader Nifty lost 0.24%, or 19.25 points, to end at 7,945.55.

The partially convertible rupee ended at 61.61/62 per dollar compared with Tuesday's close of 61.7450/7550.

The benchmark 10-year bond yield closed down 3 basis points on the day at 8.48%.