Stock markets decline in early trade amid profit-taking, fresh foreign fund outflows

MUMBAI: (Oct 24) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday amid profit-taking after almost a week-long rally and fresh foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 153.18 points to 84,403.22 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 51.1 points to 25,840.30.

Both the benchmark indices hit their 52-week highs on Thursday.