The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.6 per cent down at 12870.55.

The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.74 per cent down at 12983.1.

The Nifty Bank index closed 0.43 per cent down at 41603.75.

Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, M&M and Titan Company were among the top losers on NSE in today's trade.

In the Nifty50 index, 11 stocks closed in the green, while 39 stocks ended in the red.

The Nifty Realty index closed 0.15 per cent down at 440.9.

In the Nifty 50 index, 11 stocks ended in the green, while 39 stocks closed in the red in today's trade.

The Nifty Auto index closed 1.95 per cent down at 13080.75.

Linc Pen Plast, BSL Ltd, Refex Industries, Kriti Nutrients and Ion Exchange, hit their fresh 52-week highs during the day.

The Nifty IT index closed 0.42 per cent down at 28505.75.

In the Nifty pack, 11 stocks closed in the green, while 39 stocks ended in the red.

Magnum Ventures, Linc Pen Plast, Tara Chand Logistic, Kriti Nutrients and Refex Industries, hit their fresh 52-week highs at 11:26AM.

In the Nifty 50 index, 11 stocks were trading in the green, while 39 stocks were trading in the red.

The Nifty Auto index was trading 1.76 per cent down at 13107.25.

In the Nifty pack, 11 stocks were trading in the green, while 38 stocks were trading in the red.

The Nifty IT index was trading 0.24 per cent down at 28558.75.

In the Nifty50 index, 13 stocks were trading in the green, while 37 stocks were in the red.

The Nifty Bank index was trading 0.66 per cent down at 41505.55.

Tata Motors, M&M, Axis Bank, Titan Company and SBI Life were among the top losers on NSE.

Besides, Bharat Electronics and Rajnandini Metal shall trade ex-bonus for 2:1 and 1:2 bonus share issuances, respectively. Also, the rights issue for Libas Consumer is lined up for today as part of which the company shall offer the right to buy 1 share for every 2 shares held at Rs 21 per share.

Some of them are obvious names, especially those that have benefitted from the commodity boom in the last couple of years. A few of them are little known names that have surprised investors and analysts.

In February this year, EKC International FZE in its board meeting in Dubai had given its in-principle approval for setting up of a CNG cylinder production facility in Egypt.

On May 24, the Central Medical Services Society (CMSS) –– the health ministrys procurement agency for health goods –– cancelled an order for 44,000 oxygen cylinders and blacklisted Everest Kanto Cylinders (EKC) Ltd –– for two years.

Two of the largest manufacturers of oxygen cylinders, Everest Kanto Cylinder and Rama Cylinders have stopped production for the past two days due to a shortage of oxygen as supplies meant for industries have been diverted for medical usage, said people in the know. The companies need about two tonnes of oxygen a day each as part of the heat treatment process for manufacturing seamless cylinders.