Sensex slumps over 400 points in early trade; Nifty dips below 18,200
The Hindu
HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.49%
Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled over 400 points in opening trade on January 14, tracking heavy selling pressure across counters amid a negative trend in global markets.
The BSE index was trading 434.59 points or 0.71% lower at 60,800.71 in early trade. Likewise, the Nifty declined 111.10 points or 0.61% to 18,146.70.
HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.49%, followed by Asian Paints, HDFC, Axis Bank, Wipro, HUL and Tech Mahindra.

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