A mixed global trend and weakness in rupee influenced the sentiments during the day.
Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 301 points to close at 25,490 and the Nifty50 fell 86 points to end at 7,815.
Investors brace up ahead of the key macrodata- IIP and CPI numbers due to be unveiled tomorrow.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 28 points at 25,844 and the Nifty50 ended flat at 7,915.
The broader markets, however, outperformed the benchmark indices -- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended up 0.6%-1%.
The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex ended up 130 points at 25,400 and the Nifty50 rose 46 points to close at 7,759.
The BSE Mid-cap index gained 1.1% while the Small-cap index surged 1.3%, outperforming the benchmark indices
The S&P BSE Sensex ended down 371 points at 24,966 and the Nifty50 closed 101 points lower at 7,615.
Indices reversed all its losses during late trades.
Participants are keenly waiting for the January IIP.
Sensex catapults 1,241 points and Nifty vaults 382 points in two sessions in a row.
IIP for November 2015 and CPI for December 2015 will be announced today.
Markets across the globe gained after China Securities Regulator removed its four-day-old circuit-breaker system.
Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
Investors will remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
Top 5 losers include Infosys, TCS, ITC, M&M and HUL.
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank down between 0.2%-1.4% each.
Investors will keenly watch US Fed meet starting Tuesday