The NIFTY ended at 24,480.50, down 385.20 points or 1.55 per cent. The index opened at 24,388.80 and touched an intraday high of 24,602.45 before sliding to a low of 24,305.40 during the session.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced on Tuesday that it has shifted the expiry days for the futures and options (F&O) of Bank Nifty, Fin Nifty, Nifty Midcap Select, and Nifty Next50 to the last Monday of the expiry month.
Sensex closed 34.09 points or 0.05% higher at 72,152, and the Nifty shut shop 1.10 points or 0.01% up at 21,930. About 1,927 shares advanced, 1,329 declined, and 75 remained unchanged.
"The market gave up the gains after testing a new high as the positive sentiment on exit polls was gradually priced-in. The pre-election rally may continue, and quality mid & small caps may out-perform if the election verdict comes in tandem with the exit polls."
