The 30-share index opened flat at 14,129.89 and then lost its power and started trading negatively. In the mid-noon trades, the index continued to trade in a negative zone and closed lower. Stocks from oil & gas, automobile and metal led the declines.
In contrast, Asian stocks heaved after increase in metals prices that pushed metal stocks towards the upward direction and US productivity data exhibited better-than-expected growth.
The BSE Sensex ended the day at 13,934.27, after losing 143.94 points while Nifty closed at 4,117.35, down 33.5 points.
Out of the total 2,667 shares, 1,130 boosted, 1,453 turned down while 84 remained on their previous places.
After opening sturdily at 13,987.77, the stock market continued to trade optimistically on the back of Asian market that climbed up to their weekly highs.
Then, in the afternoon trades, the stock index continued its volatility and touched a high of 14,082.26, and lastly ended on a firm note. The stocks, which led the advancements, include auto, cement and metal.
Likewise, Asian stocks mounted Thursday on profits viewpoint that advanced sureness in investors and as Korea Electric Power Corp. reported better than expected earnings. In addition, United Microelectronics Corp. also reported elevated earnings.