Sensex, Nifty opens in red on Tuesday

The key Indian equity indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, opened in red on Tuesday, November 20.

Heavy selling pressure was witnessed in IT and metal counters. Index pivotals -- financial and banking stocks -- also traded lower.

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 35,730.77 from its previous close at 35,774.88 on Monday, November 19. At 9.22am, it traded at 35,695.03 lower by 79.85 points or 0.22 per cent.

The Nifty 50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 10,740.10 after closing at 10,763.40 on Monday, November 19. It traded at 10,731.35 during the morning trade session, down 32.05 points and 0.30%.

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