Sebi has settled a case involving Lloyds Enterprises and former executives Rajesh Rajnarayan Gupta and Viresh Shankar Sohoni after Rs 4.16 crore was paid. The matter involved alleged disclosure, accounting and market conduct violations concerning Rs 144.82 crore in advances.

Nifty posted its worst September derivatives series in 25 years, falling 6.7% and breaching its 200-week moving average. Foreign selling, elevated crude, a weak rupee and rising bond yields pressured equities, while analysts flagged 22,600 as a crucial support level.

Pointing to this cost pressure, the Centre has asked states to prevent over-application of nutrients

The Sensex closed at 72,529.07, down 242.65 points or 0.33% and The Nifty 50 settled at 22,716.20, lower by 64 points or 0.28%