The domestic benchmark indices ended lower on December 18.
Sensex ended 168.66 points down at 71,315.09, whereas Nifty concluded 38.00 points lower at 21,418.65.
In the previous season, Sensex ended 969.55 points up at 71,483.75, whereas Nifty concluded 273.95 points higher at 21,456.65.
Top losers on the Nifty were Power Grid Corporation, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, ITC and Tech Mahindra, while gainers were Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Hindalco Industries and Reliance Industries.
