Markets react to Syria shelling, Sensex down 164 pts, Nifty down 49 pts

April 07, 2017 10:40

The benchmark BSE Sensex lost over 164 points to 29,763.02 in early trade today as RIL led the fall on increased selling by participants amid weak trend in other Asian markets.

The 30-share index fell 164.32 points or 0.54 per cent to 29,763.02 with sectoral indices led by healthcare, FMCG, metal, power and capital goods, were trading in the negative territory with losses up to 0.61 per cent.

The 50-share NSE Nifty also dropped by 49.35 points or 0.53 per cent to 9,212.60.

Brokers said continued selling by participants, tracking a weak trend in other Asian markets as US missile strike against Syria fuelled geopolitical concern, dampened sentiments.

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