The BSE Sensex, which opened at 27,565.49 points, was trading at 27,300.63 points (at 1.20 p.m.), down 137.31 points or 0.50 percent from the previous day’s close at 27,437.94 points. The BSE Sensex has touched a high of 27,567.28 points and a low of 27,210.10 points in the intra-day trade so far.
Heavy selling pressure was seen in healthcare, consumer durables and oil and gas sectors. The BSE S&P healthcare index plummeted by 371.36 points, consumer durables index dropped by 200.74 points and oil and gas index fell by 153.21 points. (IANS)