Sensex under pressure slipped 214 points and Nifty traded near 5770, losses in capital goods, metal and banks. Current Account deficit data for 1Q FY14 is likely to be at $23 billion vs $18.1 billion. According to analysts weak rupee and GDP growth contraction are likely to impact CAD.
The S&P BSE Midcap index and Small Cap index were down, IT and Technology sectors gained.