Cautious investors reap Rs 3.2 lakh crore even as Sensex, Nifty extend losses to 4th session

In a continuation of post-Budget blues, the BSE Sensex fell 280 points to settle at 80,149 and the broader NSE Nifty declined 65 points to end at 24,413. From the Sensex stocks, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HUL, Adani Ports, SBI, and Axis Bank were the top laggards, falling 1-2.5%. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Power Grid and Asian Paints closed in the green.