“A rise in the US 10-year bond yield and a strong dollar index influenced FIIs to flee emerging markets. A fall in liquidity in the banking system, a weak currency and a current premium valuation set the market outlook bearish for the near term,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said.
Sensex marginally lower in early trade, Nifty below 24,700; FMCG cos drag
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex opened 47.34 points or 0.06% lower at 81,661.78, while the broader Nifty 50 index opened at 24,669.75, lower by 8.05