Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) A benchmark index for Indian equities markets Friday again started trade with a negative bias, falling over 140 points in the morning session.
The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened lower at 16,387.7 points, was ruling at 16,320.86 points -- down 140.85 points or 0.86 percent from its previous close at 16,461.71 points.
The 50-scrip S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange was also trading in the red, 50.15 points or 1.02 percent lower at 4,884.6 points.
Broader markets were also ruling lower with the BSE midcap index down 1.03 percent.