<p>Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled 173 points on Thursday, tracking losses in index majors HDFC twins, L&T and HUL as volatility persisted amid expiry of month derivatives contracts.</p>.<p>Lacklustre cues from global markets also kept domestic investors on the edge, traders said.</p>.<p>The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 172.61 points or 0.43 per cent lower at 39,749.85. The broader NSE Nifty fell 58.80 points or 0.50 per cent to 11,670.80.</p>.<p>L&T was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, dropping around 5 per cent, followed by Titan, ONGC, Axis Bank, HUL, M&M and HDFC.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.</p>.<p>According to traders, market volatility was heightened as October futures and options contracts expired.</p>.<p>The Indian market opened on a subdued note following mixed global cues as coronavirus cases in the Europe surged and several countries considered re-imposing strict lockdown measures, said Narendra Solanki, Head- Equity Research (Fundamental), Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers.</p>.<p>During the afternoon session, the markets continued to trade weak with selloff in metals, auto, realty and financial stocks, he added.</p>.<p>Bourses in Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended on a negative note, while Shanghai was in the positive territory.</p>.<p>Equities in Europe were trading higher in early deals.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 3.15 per cent lower at USD 38.39 per barrel.</p>.<p>In the forex market, the rupee continued its downward journey, sliding another 23 paise to close at 74.10 against the US dollar.</p>
<p>Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled 173 points on Thursday, tracking losses in index majors HDFC twins, L&T and HUL as volatility persisted amid expiry of month derivatives contracts.</p>.<p>Lacklustre cues from global markets also kept domestic investors on the edge, traders said.</p>.<p>The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 172.61 points or 0.43 per cent lower at 39,749.85. The broader NSE Nifty fell 58.80 points or 0.50 per cent to 11,670.80.</p>.<p>L&T was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, dropping around 5 per cent, followed by Titan, ONGC, Axis Bank, HUL, M&M and HDFC.</p>.<p>On the other hand, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.</p>.<p>According to traders, market volatility was heightened as October futures and options contracts expired.</p>.<p>The Indian market opened on a subdued note following mixed global cues as coronavirus cases in the Europe surged and several countries considered re-imposing strict lockdown measures, said Narendra Solanki, Head- Equity Research (Fundamental), Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers.</p>.<p>During the afternoon session, the markets continued to trade weak with selloff in metals, auto, realty and financial stocks, he added.</p>.<p>Bourses in Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended on a negative note, while Shanghai was in the positive territory.</p>.<p>Equities in Europe were trading higher in early deals.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 3.15 per cent lower at USD 38.39 per barrel.</p>.<p>In the forex market, the rupee continued its downward journey, sliding another 23 paise to close at 74.10 against the US dollar.</p>