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Political noise dominated proceedings at the bourse.
Volumes decline sharply ahead of the ‘million-man’ march in the coming week.
Investors choose to book profits as political uncertainty looms.
Activity remains lacklustre as investors stay on the sidelines.
Rupee continues to slide against dollar as foreign exchange reserves decline.
Volumes drop 43% as investors choose a wait-and-see approach.
Sector-specific news dominated proceedings as volumes declined 18%.
Activity picks up in anticipation of discount rate cut, to be announced by the central bank this week.
Activity in blue-chip stocks drops to a multi-year low, small and mid cap stocks enjoy the spotlight.
Adverse law and order situation, outflow of foreign funds restrict market.