Closing Bell: Sensex falls 167 pts, Nifty ends below 11,000; RIL, IT, auto stocks drag

The Indian rupee closed at 71.13 against the US dollar, higher by 52 paise compared to previous day's value of 71.65 a dollar.

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"Markets will react to the macroeconomic data in early trade on Friday. We reiterate our positive yet cautious view on markets and suggest focusing on stock selection. Also, keeping a close watch on global markets for cues,"AjitMishraVice President,Research,ReligareBroking said.

Railways will increase flow of rakes for auto companies and the decision is to support auto companies, reports CNBC-TV18.

DHFLdefaultedon interest & principle on NCDs worth Rs 197 crore.

"Market had done well in the last one-week and bounced back from the oversold region which was heavily impacted last month by poor economic data. Today it is waiting for the next set of updated data to understand whether the worst for the economy is over or if this slowdown will continue in the short-term. The outlook on these upcoming data is weak which is likely to be supported by more rate cut by RBI in the next month’s policy meet,"VinodNair, Head of Research,GeojitFinancial Services said.

"The index has formed a probable inverse Head & Shoulder pattern and has its neckline at 11,150 levels. There will be support around the 10,850-10,800 levels which is likely to act as a cushion on the lower side in case of a decline,"Manav Chopra,CMT, Head Research - Equity,IndiabullsVentures said.

"Nifty has been witnessing consolidation since past few sessions but market breadth continues to remain on the positive side. Undertone is positive and the index should head up going forward. We expect the index to test 11,300-11,500 zone on the upside and we continue to remain bullish on the indices," he added.

"Gold prices after making six-year high in international market shows some correction from the high levels. Even in domestic market after touching life time high around Rs 40,000 per 10 gm are corrected around Rs 2,000. Withdrawal of extradition bill from Hong Kong by China, hopes of resumption of US-China trade talk and strength in rupee puts pressure on prices,"Manoj Jain, Director & Head of Commodities,IndiaNiveshSecurities said.

He expects gold future at Comex division to test crucial support of $1,480 an ounce before any further upside move. In domestic market gold is expected to test Rs 37,500, he said, addinghowever, long term trend of gold is still bullish due to Brexit worry, global economic slowdown and currency war.

Today's ECB meeting outcome will give further direction to the prices, he said.

Benchmark indices ended lower after five-day gains. The BSE Sensex was down 166.54 points at 37,104.28and the Nifty fell52.90 points to 10,982.80, but the market breadth was positive.

About 1,346 shares advanced against1,112 declining shares on the BSE.

Vyapar Industries said Board has approved sale of entire investment of the company in equity shares of Hindupur Vyapar Apparel Park Ltd toGKR Ventures Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.

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