Chinese stock markets suffered their biggest single-day drop since the global financial crisis.
Sun Pharma was by far the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 8.13 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's at 4.92 per cent.
At least 8 people have died after a blast ripped through the Gas Authority of India Limited site at Nagaram village in Andhra Pradesh.
Indian basket at 6-month low of $49.11 a bbl
The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 2.23 per cent. The Bank Nifty fell 3.59 per cent.