Benchmark shares indice ended sharply lower after investors booked profits after gains in the previous three sessions with index heavyweights and private banks leading the decline.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 305 points at 20,585.
The 50-share Nifty ended down 80 points at 6,123 recording its highest single-day loss since September 30 when the benchmark index had dropped 98 points.
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