Sensex loses 248 points, Nifty down by 85 points
The BSE Sensex on Friday lost 248.03 points to close at 28,797.25, while the NSE Nifty fell by 85.80 points to settle at 8,866.70. Markets were dragged by weak global cues following a nuclear test in North Korea and uncertainty over the European Central Bank’s policy steps. ONGC was the major gainer while Axis Bank emerged as the biggest loser. 