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The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 138.58 points, or 0.17%, to 80,664.28 in early trade. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty ended its four-day rally, slipping 15.20 points to 24,683.65. Among the 30 Sensex companies, UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, and Axis Bank were the major laggards.

Trend in the domestic market remained weak post the RBI monetary policy and the unexpected announcement of reducing cash in the banking system.

Globally, the US market on Thursday closed slightly higher after consecutive few days of correction in the market.

Regional markets shrugged off data showing Japan's economy contracted at 5.1% annual pace in the last quarter as numbers of new coronavirus cases surged.

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PowerGrid was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC duo, Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel.