Sensex, Nifty end lower as financials, Britannia weigh

Benchmark market indices ended lower on Tuesday as financial stocks weakened. Britannia's slide on the market after reporting Q2 earnings also impacted the stock market.

Indian shares ticked lower on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in financial stocks and a slide in biscuit maker Britannia Industries following a weak earnings report.

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index closed down 0.13% at 18,044.25, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex lost 0.19% to end at 60,433.45.