Dse Report

Stock brokers said domestic and FIIs were also seen off-loading in blue chip stocks which further dampened the sentiment. They said until the polls are over the market is likely to move sideways as players were reluctant to enlarge their commitments now. The DSE sensitive index ended 7.51 points down at 716.24 points.

RIL ended Rs 1.35 down to close the session at Rs 155.50 after touching sessions high of Rs 157.25. SBI ended Rs 3.30 down at Rs 238, ITC ended 0.85 down at Rs 587.10 though, it surged to Rs 591.75 in early trading. Stocks of automobile companies also remained under selling pressure and dropped further. Tata Loco fell Rs 3.75 at Rs 230.15, Hero Honda fell Rs 20.55 at Rs 707 while Bajaj Auto shed Rs 1.20 at Rs 506.85.