<p>Domestic equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 85 points in early trade on Tuesday amid lack of directional cues from global markets.</p>.<p>The 30-share BSE index opened on a choppy note and was trading 2.15 points or 0.01 per cent lower at 38,415.08; while the NSE Nifty slipped 6.80 points or 0.06 per cent to 11,348.25.</p>.<p>PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 1 per cent, followed by NTPC, Nestle India, ONGC, L&T, HDFC and M&M.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Infosys, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.</p>.<p>In the previous session, Sensex settled 60.05 points or 0.16 per cent higher at 38,417.23, while Nifty advanced 21.20 points or 0.19 per cent to close at 11,355.05.</p>.<p>Exchange data showed that foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 6.93 crore on a net basis on Monday.</p>.<p>Domestic equities opened on a choppy note tracking mixed cues from global equities, traders said.</p>.<p>Bourses in Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading with losses in mid-session deals, while Seoul and Tokyo were positive.</p>.<p>Stock exchanges on Wall Street ended on a negative note in overnight session.</p>.<p>Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.14 per cent lower at $41.95 per barrel. </p>
<p>Domestic equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 85 points in early trade on Tuesday amid lack of directional cues from global markets.</p>.<p>The 30-share BSE index opened on a choppy note and was trading 2.15 points or 0.01 per cent lower at 38,415.08; while the NSE Nifty slipped 6.80 points or 0.06 per cent to 11,348.25.</p>.<p>PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 1 per cent, followed by NTPC, Nestle India, ONGC, L&T, HDFC and M&M.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Infosys, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.</p>.<p>In the previous session, Sensex settled 60.05 points or 0.16 per cent higher at 38,417.23, while Nifty advanced 21.20 points or 0.19 per cent to close at 11,355.05.</p>.<p>Exchange data showed that foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 6.93 crore on a net basis on Monday.</p>.<p>Domestic equities opened on a choppy note tracking mixed cues from global equities, traders said.</p>.<p>Bourses in Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading with losses in mid-session deals, while Seoul and Tokyo were positive.</p>.<p>Stock exchanges on Wall Street ended on a negative note in overnight session.</p>.<p>Global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.14 per cent lower at $41.95 per barrel. </p>