Sensex ends 72 pts lower; Yes Bank drops 4 pc

Mumbai: Market benchmark Sensex ended 72 points lower on Monday, tracking losses in HDFC Bank, RIL and TCS amid rising concerns over the economic slowdown.

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The 30-share index, which opened on a firm note, turned negative in afternoon session before ending 72.50 points, or 0.18 per cent, down at 40,284.19. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slipped 10.95 points, or 0.09 per cent, to end at 11,884.50.

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Meanwhile, the Indian rupee depreciated marginally to 71.79 against the US dollar intra-day.

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Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.09 per cent to USD 63.36 per barrel.(PTI)

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