Mixed clues from the global markets influenced investors' sentiment. The BSE benchmark Sensex fell nearly 72 points to slip below the 8,900-mark in early trade owing to increased selling in various counters by participants in recent gainers. Besides, mixed global cues also influenced investors sentiment, pulling the 30-share barometer down by 71.80 points or 0.24% at 28,854.56 in early trade. Brokers said increased selling by investors to book profits at prevailing higher levels and mixed global cues dampened sentiments here. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.24%, while Shanghai Composite Index was quoting 0.15% lower in early trade.

Source: dna September 08, 2016 05:48 UTC