After starting on a positive note, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 80 points in early trade today on weak Asian cues as tariff woes between the US and China returned, ahead of trade talks between the two countries.
The 30-share index, after opening 80.89 points higher, turned negative on profit-booking at current levels to quote 86.59 points, or 0.22%, lower at 35,089.83.