Indian markets ended volatile session in the red as traders squared positions ahead of August series F&O expiry.
Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex ended at 18167.13, down 144.46 points or 0.79 per cent. National Stock Exchange’s Nifty closed at 5456.15, down 48.95 points or 0.89 per cent.
Most of the Asian markets also closed in red – Nikkei closed with 149 points loss and Hang Seng closed with .11% loss.
European markets also trading in negative. FTSE down .6% and DAX down .3% due to renewed concerns about the double dip recession and weakening of the current economic recovery.