Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 292 points at 29,571 and the 50-share Nifty closed up 75 points at 8,910.
Short-covering and the propping up of net asset values have potential to boost frontline as well as second-rung names next week
Roadshows will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York and Boston, NTPC gained close to 1%.
Investors will maintain a cautious stance.