A firm opening in the European market uplifted the mood.
The 30 share Sensex ended at 25,776 levels, down by 44 points.
The broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices.
The main losers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Hero Moto, BHEL, ONGC & Maruti Suzuki.
The 30-share Sensex closed lower by 256 points at 25,610.
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The 30-share Sensex ended down 144 points at 26,121.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 249 points or 0.94% at 26,304 levels.
Broader markets ended mixed, BSE Midcap gained 0.1%.
The Sensex closed 202 points lower to end at 26,838.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 109 points at 27,362.
The benchmark BSE Sensex dipped 57.58 points or 0.21%.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 190 points at 26,889.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 162 points at 25,779.
Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's, M&M, PowerGrid, NTPC, Nestle India and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty slipped 37.05 points to 15,709.40.
Market breadth ended strong with 1,603 gainers and 1,032 losers.
Investors didn't show much enthusiasm in the broader markets.
The 30-share Sensex ended at 25,706 down 151 points.
The automobile sector is considered a good indicator of economic health. It has a very long value chain, from primary materials, like metals, glass and plastic, to value-added high-end electronic components, specialised alloys, and software.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 12 points at 25,610.
It was an across-the-board rally, with all BSE sectoral indices advancing led by metal and auto.
Titan was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by M&M, HUL, Maruti, Asian Paints and IndusInd Bank. Nifty fell 91 points to 17,157.40.
The Sensex surged 424.06 points to end above 25,300 at 25317.87.
The 30-share Sensex dropped 308 points to end below 25K at 24,894.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 563 points at 25,202.
The barometer S&P BSE Sensex ended at 26,231, up by 517 points or 2%.
Sensex slumped 318 points to end at 25,715 levels.
The BSE Mid-cap index outperformed the benchmark indices.
The market breadth was extremely weak with 1,806 losers against 1,009 gainers on the BSE.
The Sensex oscillated in a range of more than 300 points.
The Sensex closed above 28,000 and Nifty settled above 8,500.