The stocks of technology giant Infosys fell 3.2 per cent, contributing the most in the NSE index's fall of about a per cent, while Wipro was down 1.7 per cent.
A day ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s money policy review on Tuesday, the domestic stock market tanked after remaining rangebound through the day.
Taking charge of regulating the commodities derivatives trading, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha today favoured allowing foreign portfolio investors in this market.