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Benchmark indices fell in early trade on Monday with the BSE Sensex declining over 255 points, largely dragged down by Reliance Industries and weak global equity markets. Sensex Declines Over 255 Points, Nifty Below 16,700 in Early Trade Dragged Down by Reliance, Weak Global Equities.
The Sensex's journey to record high has not been a one-way street - the BSE benchmark has seen scams by Harshad Mehta, Ketan Parekh and Satyam scam and at the same time, been a witness to India's economic reforms.
The S&P BSE Sensex index traded above the 47,000 mark for the first time ever.
Domestic stock markets retreated from record levels on Tuesday tracking weakness across Asian equities, as concerns about increasing COVID-19 deaths and lockdowns overshadowed optimism about the rollout of coronavirus vaccinations. The S&P BSE Sensex index fell 383.6 points, or 0.83 per cent, to 45,869.86 at the weakest level during the session, and the broader NSE Nifty 50 benchmark dropped to as low as 13,451.30, down 106.85 points, or 0.79 per cent, from its previous close. Weakness across sectors, led by banking, financial services and IT shares, dragged the markets lower. (Also Read: Stocks to Watch Today)