Benchmark NSE Nifty closed 427.4 points down at 15774.4 amid selling in frontline bluechip counters.
However, stocks such as RBL Bank, Balaxi Pharma, G R Infraprojects Ltd., Centrum Capital and Aptech, touched their fresh 52-week lows.
Overall, 2 shares ended in the green in Nifty50 index, while 48 closed in the red.
In the Nifty 50 index, Nestle India, Bajaj Auto, Britannia, Hero MotoCorp and HUL were among top gainers during the day, while Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra and Hindalco ended in the red.
The BSE Sensex closed 1456.74 points down at 52846.70.
Traders piled up positions in Telecommunications, InvIT, Beverages - Alcoholic, Gems and Jewellery and Leather sectors, while selling was witnessed in Engineering, Tourism & Hospitality, Agro Processing, Miscellaneous and Media & Entertainment sectors during the day.
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