Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS): A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Wednesday closed moderately lower as traders took a breather after the rally in the previous session.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 15,967.49 points, closed at 15,863.74 points (provisional) -- 75.62 points or 0.47 percent down from its previous close at 15,939.36 points.
The Sensex had gained over 421 points in Tuesday's trade.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange also edged lower at 4,741.7 points, down 0.5 percent or 23.6 points from its previous close.
Broader markets also closed on a quiet note. The BSE 500 index closed 0.26 percent down from its previous close.