The BSE Sensex closed at 16748 don by 277 points, the index touched a high and a low of 16,824.76 and 16,669.04 respectively. While Nifty index closed at 5037 down 81 points, The index touched high and low of 5,057.50 and 5,011.05 respectively.

Indian markets ended down more than 1.50% in today’s trading session due to increased concerns regarding global economic outlook. The China reported 9.1% of increase in its GDP for the quarter which is the slowest growth since the second quarter of 2009.