Sensex was down 243.62 points or 0.51% at 47,705.80, and the Nifty was down 63.10 points or 0.44% at 14,296.40. About 1603 shares have advanced, 1187 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. UltraTech Cement, HDFC, HCL Technologies, Grasim Industries and Shree Cements were among the major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Auto.

Sensex was down 243.62 points or 0.51% at 47,705.80, and the Nifty was down 63.10 points or 0.44% at 14,296.40. About 1603 shares have advanced, 1187 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. UltraTech Cement, HDFC, HCL Technologies, Grasim Industries and Shree Cements were among the major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Auto.