Sensex sheds over 100 points in early trade

Bajaj Finserv was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 1 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank.

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 100 points in early trade on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, tracking losses in index heavyweights Infosys, ICICI Bank and TCS amid a negative trend in global markets.

After slumping to 59,127.04 in the opening session, the 30-share Sensex was trading 102.49 points or 0.17 per cent lower at 59,196.83. Similarly, the Nifty fell 28.60 points or 0.16 per cent to 17,662.65.

Bajaj Finserv was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 1 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank.