Equity indices plunged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling nearly 600 points dragged by banking and financial shares amid weak global cues. The 30-sahre BSE index fell 587 points or 1.1 per cent to close at 52,553; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 171 points or 1.07 per cent lower at 15,752.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-dives-587-points-as-banking-financial-shares-plunge-nifty-settles-at-15752/articleshow/84548606.cms