The benchmark BSE Sensex fell almost 172 points to 27,724.12 in early trade on Friday on fresh selling by participants as July series in the derivatives segment began on a subdued note amid weak Asian cues.
The 30-share index, which had gained 166.30 points in the previous session, fell by 171.85 points or 0.61 per cent to 27,724.12.Selling in realty, banking, power, capital goods, metal, PSU, oil & gas and auto stocks weighed on the performance.On similar lines, the NSE Nifty was trading lower by 45.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 8,352.50.