In another weak session, the benchmark Sensex fell for the fourth straight session by 36 points to 20,647.30 as ICICI Bank earnings missed estimates and investors waited for a decision from the US Federal Reserve on tapering. The broader index Nifty again registered a marginal fall of 6 points and ended the session at 6,120.25. Despite the weak equity markets, rupee continued to appreciate and gained 10 paise on back of heavy dollar selling.
The Sensex resumed on a positive note and firmed up to a high of 20,828.68 on strong buying aided by Asian trends. However, the gains were later frittered away and the 30-share index ended at 20,647.30, a loss of 36.21 or 0.18 per cent.