The trends on Gift Nifty indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,915 level, a premium of nearly 68 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 824.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to 75,366.17. The broader Nifty 50 tanked 263.05 points, or 1.14 per cent, to close at 22,829.15.

The Nifty 50 tumbled 255 points from the day’s high to end the session 0.49% lower at 23,092, concluding the week with a drop of 0.48%. Likewise, Sensex wrapped up the session with a drop of 0.43%, plummeting 795 points to end at 76,