Sensex Dips 542 Points on Profit-Booking in Blue-Chip Stocks

Despite Positive Global Trends, Indian Equities Slip as Investors Turn Cautious

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Equity markets fell on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 542 points, amid profit-taking in blue-chip stocks and foreign fund outflows. Despite a positive start, the Sensex failed to carry forward the momentum and fell later in the trade. The benchmark tanked 542 points to settle at 82,184. The Nifty dropped 158 points to 25,062.