Benchmark indices end sharply low

Mumbai: Benchmark indices ended sharply lower on February 27, with selling pressure across most sectors dragging the market down through the session.

Weak sentiment in auto, FMCG, metal and realty stocks weighed on the benchmarks, while IT stocks provided some support. “The Sensex declined 961.42 points, or 1.17 percent, to close at 81,287.19.