Global growth concerns weigh on markets; Nifty ends below 7,750
Benchmark share indices ended at their lowest closing level in three week amid a sell-off in late trades after weak economic data from China and devalution of the yuan sparked global growth concerns while the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle-East also dampened sentiment.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended down 174 points at 25,406 and the Nifty50 closed 44 points lower at 7,741.
"Markets came under pressure after weak economic data from China raised global growth concerns. Further, the devaluation of the yuan and the continued geopolitical tensions in the Middle-East and the developments in North Korea also dampened sentiment. Further, investors are also cautious ahead of the third quarter earnings," said Alex Mathews, Head of Research, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services.