NEW DELHI: Equity indices tanked on Wednesday after staying in positive territory for last 2 sessions, with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 700 points, following weak trends in Asian markets.
The 30-share BSE index fell 710 points or 1.35 per cent to close at 51,823, while the broader NSE Nifty settled 225 points or 1.44 per cent lower at 15,413.
Tata Steel was the biggest loser in sensex pack falling as much as 5.24 per cent followed by Wipro, Reliance, IndusInd Bank and HCL Tech.
