30.04.2021 | Markets skid 2% as investors turn cautious

Indian markets fell on Friday amid extension of lockdown-like curbs in some states and uncertainties about vaccination . Weakness in global equities and nervousness ahead of state assembly election results due over the weekend also dented sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 48,782.36, down 983.58 points or 1.98%. The Nifty was at 14,631.10, down 263.80 points or 1.77% Among sectors, Banks, FMCG and Auto were top losers while Pharma index gained.