Sensex ends 208 points down

A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 208 points lower with realty, auto and consumer durables leading the losers list.

The 30-scrip sensitive index ( sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 19,382.91 points, was ruling at 19,242.59 points (provisional) -- down 208.86 points or 1.07% from its previous close at 19,451.45 points.

The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange too shut shop 1.07% lower at 5,779.5 points.

Broader markets were ruling dull, with the BSEmidcap index closing 0.77% down and the BSE small cap index ending a similar quantum lower.

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