Sensex Ends 215 Points Lower, HDFC Among Top Losers

The BSE benchmark Sensex fell 215 points on the back of selling in FMCG, auto and metal stocks on expiry day of April derivative contract. The 50-share Nifty settled below its crucial psychological level of 8,200 led by losses in Tata Motors, HDFC, ITC and Larsen & Toubro. In the intraday deals, the Sensex fell over 300 points to fall below 27,000 levels and the Nifty fell as much as 95 points. Continued sales by foreign portfolio...