Sensex down by 182.75 pts

Mumbai, Jul 9 (FN Agency) The BSE Sensex on Friday dropped further by 182.75 pts to settle at 52,386.19 as selling was seen in Energy, Bankex, IT and Capital Goods stocks. The Nifty too fell by 38.10 pts to 15,689.80. The equity market remained in red throughout the day, as the sensex fell by 60 pts to open at 52,508.24. It was tumbled down by 340 pts to 52,228.01, days low before closing at 52,386.19, down by 182.75 from its previous close. The sensex registered days high and low at 52,555.73 and 52,228.01 pts respectively.

The Nifty recorded days high and low at 15,730.85 sand 15,632.75 pts respectively. The sectoral indices like Energy, Bankex, IT and Capital Goods stocks kept the market low for another day today. However, buying in Materials, Metal, Realty and Telecom restricted from further losses. The Mid Cap rose by 0.61 pc and Small Cap by 0.39 pc. In 30 scrips, 11 advanced while 19 declined.