Sensex falls over 500 points in early trade amid weak global markets
The Hindu
The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 538.2 points to 59,395.81 in early trade
Benchmark indices began the trade on a weak note on September 16 with the Sensex falling over 500 points in early trade amid feeble global market trends.
Foreign fund outflows and fears of recession in the global economy have dented investor sentiments.
The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 538.2 points to 59,395.81 in early trade. The Nifty declined 161.3 points to 17,716.10.
From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Wipro, HDFC, Infosys, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies and Power Grid were among the major laggards.
IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma and Asian Paints were among the early gainers.
Asian markets in Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading lower.
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