The Sensex closed 200.85 points lower, or 0.27 per cent, at 73,828.91, while the Nifty ended down by 73.30 points, or 0.33 per cent, at 22,397.20. Both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell by 0.7 per cent each.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,567 level, a premium of nearly 37 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, ended in red on the last trading day of the week. Stock markets are closed for Holi on March 15, 2025.