MUMBAI, OCT 30: Continuing its losing streak for the fifth session, the benchmark BSE Sensex today went down over 181 points to end the day at 26,656.83 — a one-month low.
The Nifty too closed below the 8,100-mark weighed down by losses in heavyweights.
The 30-share Sensex jumped around 105 points in early trade. But soon after, selling pressure following weak earnings took a toll as the index settled lower by 181.31 points, at 26,656.83 — its weakest close since October 1.
The NSE Nifty closed below the 8,100-mark by falling 45.95 points to 8,065.80 — also its lowest closing since October 1.
On a weekly basis, the Sensex lost 813.98 points, or 3.05 per cent, and the NSE Nifty plunged 229.70 points.
Sectorally, the BSE capital goods index was hit the hardest, down 2.65 per cent, followed by FMCG, realty, auto and metal.
Broader markets too came under pressure, with the BSE small-cap losing 0.78 per cent and mid-cap 0.13 per cent.
Meanwhile, foreign investors bought shares worth Rs 174.12 crore yesterday, as per provisional data.
As many as 18 stocks out of the 30-share Sensex pack ended lower.
The market breadth continued to remain negative as 1,615 stocks ended in the red, 998 closed in the green while 194 remained steady. The total turnover rose further to Rs 3,186.77 crore, from Rs 2,773.00 crore yesterday.
