06-03-2004, 08:52 PM
<b>Sensex sheds 106 pts on Thursday despite FM visit</b>
Reuters
Mumbai, June 3
Indian shares ended more than two per cent down on Thursday despite positive comments from Finance Minister P Chidambaram on his visit to the financial capital, as investors wanted more detail on the Government's plans.
Against the backdrop of weak global markets, the 30-issue Bombay Stock Exchange index -- Sensex closed 105.7 points or 2.15 per cent down at 4,817.99 points, while the broader National Stock Exchange index fell 2.6 per cent
Reuters
Mumbai, June 3
Indian shares ended more than two per cent down on Thursday despite positive comments from Finance Minister P Chidambaram on his visit to the financial capital, as investors wanted more detail on the Government's plans.
Against the backdrop of weak global markets, the 30-issue Bombay Stock Exchange index -- Sensex closed 105.7 points or 2.15 per cent down at 4,817.99 points, while the broader National Stock Exchange index fell 2.6 per cent