The markets had a disappointing close especially for the frontline indices after showing a strong start. The markets couldn't hold their strength at the higher leves and saw a sharp fall. Metal, FMCG and banking stocks were among the top losers. However, the broader markets outperformed the frontline indices. The BSE smallcap index ended relatively higher helping the market breadth.

Healthcare, IT, cement, power and oil & gas stocks provided buying support.

Reliance Energy, ACC, Ambuja Cements, NTPC, Tata Motors, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Comm were among the top gainers on the indices.

ITC, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Maruti Udyog, ONGC, HUL are among the top losers.

Sensex was up 29.74 points or 0.20% at 14932.77, and the Nifty up 16.85 points or 0.39% at 4356.35.