Benchmark indices slipped nearly 3 percent each on November 26 on the back of weak Asian markets and new coronavirus variant fears.

At close, the Sensex was down 1,687.94 points or 2.87% at 57,107.15, and the Nifty was down 509.80 points or 2.91% at 17,026.50. About 964 shares have advanced, 2163 shares declined, and 80 shares are unchanged.

JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Adani Ports were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs, Divis Labs, Nestle and TCS.

Benchmark indices slipped nearly 3 percent each on November 26 on the back of weak Asian markets and new coronavirus variant fears.

At close, the Sensex was down 1,687.94 points or 2.87% at 57,107.15, and the Nifty was down 509.80 points or 2.91% at 17,026.50. About 964 shares have advanced, 2163 shares declined, and 80 shares are unchanged.

JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Adani Ports were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs, Divis Labs, Nestle and TCS.