Mumbai (NVI): Sensex slipped over 33 points in early trade today, due to losses in select private banks, IT and auto stocks amid fresh infusion of funds by foreign investors.
The 30-share index BSE Senses was trading 33.67 points or 0.08 per cent lower at 40,453.76 in morning trade.
The 50-scrip NSE Nifty was trading 11.00 points or 0.09 per cent down at 11,926.50.
Yes Bank, TCS, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid, Infosys, Axis Bank, ITC and IndusInd Bank were the top losers in the Sensex pack, falling up to 2.22 per cent.
On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, HUL, ONGC, HDFC, Bajaj Finance and SBI gained up to 1.76 per cent.
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee appreciated by 6 paise to 70.98 in early session.
On Monday, the Sensex closed with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43. While, The Nifty closed 16 points or 0.13 per cent higher at 11,937.50.
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