The BSE benchmark Sensex fell nearly 208 points and Infosys tanked over 7 % in early trade after Vishal Sikka resigned as MD and CEO with immediate effect.

Besides, weak global cues on a deadly attack in Spain and rising concerns over the fate of US President Donald Trump's economic agenda also influenced investors sentiment.

Indian markets ended the trading session on Wednesday with robust gains owing to receding tension between the US and North Korea. Softening of military posturing between the two countries led to spurred buying activity.

Both the benchmark indices advanced over 1% as investors resumed risk appetite on positive leads from European markets ahead of the latest US Federal Reserve minutes and British unemployment data.

On Wednesday, the equity benchmarks- Sensex and Nifty rallied heavily on back of strong global cues.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 321.86 points to close on 31,770.89 while the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 103.15 points to end trading on 9,897.30. Both the indices gained more than a per cent uring the day.

Dalal Street seems to be going through a consolidation mode after hitting life highs in the bygone week. Key indices languished in the red for the fourth consecutive session after succumbing to heavy selling pressure. Market surprises have only started, experts are of the view.

After opening lower, the 30-share Sensex recovered only to slip again to close at 31531.33 hitting a one-month low, after plunging 266.51 points, or 0.84%. The level was last seen on July 7 when it ended at 31360.63. The gauge had lost 527.57 points in the previous three sessions.

The benchmark Sensex pared some of the early losses, but was still down 73.77 points at 31,724.07 in late morning deals, as selling pressure witnessed in key front—line stocks amid weak global cues.

Sentiments were subdued after escalating geo—political tensions between the US and North Korea, while capital outflows hovered around the bourses.

Benchmark Sensex erased early gains and plunged 216 points in late morning trade, while the Nifty tested the 10,000 level due to sudden selling pressure in realty, oil & gas, power, energy, banking, capital goods and FMCG counters amid lower Asian cues.

The BSE mid—cap and small—cap indices too were down 0.86 per cent and 0.95 per cent, respectively.

The benchmark BSE Sensex continued its rising trend by gaining over 61 points to 32,386.52 in early trade today on sustained foreign fund inflows amid positive global cues.

The 30-share index rose 61.11 points, or 0.18 %, to 32,386.52. The gauge had gained 87.53 points in the previous session.

Banking, healthcare and FMCG stocks weighed heavy on markets on Friday as the Sensex faltered and the Nifty dropped below the key 10,000-mark in early session.

Asian shares were a mixed bag.

The 30-share Sensex fell 76.20 points — or 0.23 per cent — to 32,161.68. The gauge had lost 337 points in the previous two sessions.

Banking, healthcare and FMCG stocks weighed heavy on markets today as the Sensex faltered and the Nifty dropped below the key 10,000-mark in early session. Asian shares were a mixed bag.

The 30-share Sensex fell 76.20 points -- or 0.23 % -- to 32,161.68. The gauge had lost 337 points in the previous two sessions.

Bata India hit its 52-week high of Rs 611, up 5% on BSE in early morning trade, after the company reported a 20% year-on-year growth in net profit at Rs 60.4 crore in June quarter (Q1FY18). The company engaged in footwear & accessories business had profit of Rs 50.5 crore in year ago quarter.

Net sales during the quarter under review grew 10% at Rs 743 crore against Rs 675 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) margin improved to 14.3% from 13.7%.

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