Sensex was down 598.57 points or 1.16% at 50,846.08, and the Nifty was down 164.80 points or 1.08% at 15,080.80. About 1580 shares have advanced, 1350 shares declined, and 183 shares are unchanged. JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, HDFC, Tata Steel and Tata Motors were among the top Nifty lowers, while gainers were UltraTech Cement, Shree Cements, Adani Ports, Grasim Industries and Dr Reddy's Labs.

Sensex was down 598.57 points or 1.16% at 50,846.08, and the Nifty was down 164.80 points or 1.08% at 15,080.80. About 1580 shares have advanced, 1350 shares declined, and 183 shares are unchanged. JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, HDFC, Tata Steel and Tata Motors were among the top Nifty lowers, while gainers were UltraTech Cement, Shree Cements, Adani Ports, Grasim Industries and Dr Reddy's Labs.