Sensex sheds 36 points in opening trade

August 01, 2012 10:25

The BSE benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 36 points in early trade on Wednesday, snapping three-session rising streak, as participants booked profits after recent gains amid a weak trend overseas.

The 30-share barometer, which had gained over 598 points in the last three sessions, fell by 35.91 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 17,200.27.

In a similar fashion, the wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty shed 14.95, or 0.28 per cent, to 5,214.05 points.

Brokers said emergence of profit-booking by funds and retail investors after three sessions of gains mainly dampened the trading sentiment.

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