Sensex Ends Below 16900; Tech, Banks, Realty Down

Mumbai: Indian markets ended in the negative terrain discounting better-than-expected June IIP data and positive cues from European peers. All the sectoral indices ended lower with technology, banks and realty space worst hit. Recovery in the European markets also failed to lift sentiment back home. Index of Industrial Production in June showed growth of 8.8 per cent vs 5.9 per cent (revised) in May. Manufacturing growth rose to 10 per cent versus 5.6 per cent in May. Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex ended at 16815.67, down 243.73 points or 1.43 per cent. The 30-share index touched intraday low of 16784.56 and high of 17246.88.