The benchmark Nifty 50 ended 0.4% down at 21771.70 points, and the Sensex closed 0.5% lower at 71731.42 points. On the other hand, the Nifty PSE index closed 2% higher at 9189.20 points.
NTPC Q2 Results: Net profit grows 14% to Rs 5,380 crore
The Board of Directors also approved the first interim dividend of Rs 2.50 on the face value of paid-up equity shares of Rs 10 each