Sensex falls 374 points to end near 1-month low; banks weigh

Sensex falls 374 points to end near 1-month low; banks weigh

Benchmark indices ended over 1% lower, amid weak global cues, with rate-sensitive sectors especially financials leading the decline. Investors' focus across the globe has shifted to American politics ahead of the first US presidential debate.

Besides, domestic markets will remain volatile this week as traders roll over positions in the futures & options (F&O) segment from the near month September 2016 series to October 2016 series. The near month September 2016 derivatives contracts expire on Thursday, 29 September 2016.

The S&P BSE Sensex ended down 374 points at 28,294 and the Nifty50 slipped 109 points to settle at 8,723. Among broader markets, BSE Midcap and the Smallcap index fell by 0.5% each. The Sensex has hit its lowest level since August 29, 2016 whereas the Nifty has hit its lowest levels since September 12, 2016.