Equity indices open in red, Sensex plunges by 165 points

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Equity indices opened in red on Tuesday with Sensex plunged by 164.59 points and Nifty down by 42.30 points.

The 30-scrip BSE Sensex was down by 164.59 points or 0.29 per cent at 57127.90 at 9.45 am.

The 50-scrip NSE Nifty was trading at 17075.30 at 9.45 am, down by 42.30 points or 0.25 per cent.