According to market experts, global headwinds continue to weigh on the domestic market, with persistent volatility causing uncertainty among retail investors, who generally have a lower risk appetite.
At the closing bell, the 30-share Sensex tumbled 856.65 points, or 1.14 per cent, to close at 74,454.41. The index fluctuated between 74,907.04 and 74,387.44 during the intra-day trading session.