Sensex dives 224 points, Nifty cracks below 9,500

The 30-share index stayed in the negative zone throughout the session and hit a low of 30,393.72, before settling at 30,434.79.

Update: 2017-05-18 11:03 GMT
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Mumbai: Taking a breather after a record- setting spree, benchmark Sensex plunged 224 points today to retreat from lifetime highs as investors booked profits amid global volatility.

The 30-share index stayed in the negative zone throughout the session and hit a low of 30,393.72, before settling at 30,434.79, down 223.98 points or 0.73 per cent.

Likewise, the 50-scrip NSE barometer Nifty slipped from its all-time high to finish at 9,429.45, down 96.30 points, or 1.01 per cent.

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