Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty fell 67.45 points to 20870.25, while the BSE Sensex traded 261.42 points down at 69392.31.
On the other hand, Aakash Exploration, HLV Ltd., Vertoz Advertising, IVP Ltd and Dredging Corp stocks hit their fresh 52-week highs today.
In the Nifty 50 index, Dr. Reddys, Eicher Motors, Power Grid, UltraTech Cem.
and Adani Ports SEZ were among the top gainers on the NSE.
ONGC, HUL, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and Apollo Hospital were among the top losers.