The Indian equity indices fell sharply to end the session nearly one per cent lower on Thursday -- a day after the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods came into effect.
Sensex ended the session at 80,080.57, down 705 points or 0.87 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,754 against last session's closing of 80,786.54 amid selling across the sectors. The Index further extended the losing momentum to hit an intra-day low at 80,013.02 following the implementation of US tariffs on Indian goods.
Nifty settled at 24,500.90, down 211.15 points or 0.85 per cent.