BSE: Top losers and gainers

Benchmark shares indice ended sharply lower after investors booked profits after gains in the previous three sessions with index heavyweights and private banks leading the decline.

The 30-share Sensex ended down 305 points at 20,585.

The 50-share Nifty ended down 80 points at 6,123 recording its highest single-day loss since September 30 when the benchmark index had dropped 98 points.