BSE benchmark Sensex saw a loss of 67.51 points today at 18,219.99 due to the booking of profits by investors in a weak global trend.

Out of the 30 index components, 19 stocks closed at red while 11 closed at green.

Even the broad-based NSE index Nifty came down by 25.45 points and settled at 5,460.70.

The reason for the falling of points was the weakening global stock markets in front of a US Federal Reserve meeting, which should maintain the rates to near zero for a long duration.

Every rise in the market saw a booking of profits.

The IT sector suffered maximum with a 1.42 percent fall to 5,591.61 as a reply to the plans of the US to double the costs of job visa. Infosys Technologies also came down by Rs 40.50 down to Rs 2,832.65. Tata Consultancy Services fell by Rs 13.70 and settled at Rs 864.55.

Even Reliance Industries lost Rs 5.40 more and settled at Rs 988.25.

Meanwhile, the realty, capital goods and auto sectors flourished with profits with the auto sector index coming up by 0.10 percent to 8,639.53.