The National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 117 pts at 21,033.95.
The Sensex registered intra-day high and low at 70,326.26 and 69,920.39 pts respectively.
The Nifty recorded intra-day high and low at 21,091 and 20,976.80 pts respectively.
The Mid Cap fell 0.18 pc while Small Cap rose by 0.23 pc.
In 30 scrips, 6 advanced while 24 declined.
The losers were Axis Bank by 1.90 pc to Rs 1088.45, Sun Pharma by 1.40 pc to Rs 1214.40, ICICI Bank by 1.12 pc to Rs 995, ITC by 1.11 pc to Rs 445.75 and L& T by 1.11 pc to Rs 3382.15.
The gainers were Reliance Industries by 0.82 pc to Rs 2547.95, Ultracemco by 0.34 pc to b 9912.60, HDFC Bank by 0.21 pc to Rs 1659.65 and Infosys by 0.15 pc to Rs 1538.