Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the volatile session in red as profit booking emerged after recent gains. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 251.89 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 72,781.89. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 73,195.26 and a low of 72,578.75, gyrating 616.51 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty fell 99.25 points or 0.44 per cent to close at 22,622.70. Similarly, the broader market ended the session in the red. The BSE MidCap Select Index dropped 24.42 points, or 0.14 per cent, while the BSE SmallCap Select Index shed 65.77 points, or 0.72 per cent.
Rupee continues upward trajectory
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded positively, gaining around 10 paise to 95.14, despite a stronger dollar, as RBI restrictions on dollar buying continued to support the currency.
