The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower on Monday, giving up some ground after ending the special Diwali Muhurat trading session in the red on Sunday. BSE Sensex was down 256.65 points, or 0.32%, at 80,742.75, while NSE Nifty slipped 41.80 points, or 0.17%, to 24,944.30.
The benchmark indices had ended marginally lower during Sunday’s special trading session to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083. After opening on a positive note, both indices failed to hold on to their gains amid profit-booking following a seven-day rally. The Sensex settled 28.62 points, or 0.04%, lower at 80,999.40, while the Nifty declined 43.95 points, or 0.18%, to close at 24,986.40.
