Markets falter on profit-taking

Mumbai: India’s main stock index were down 0.1%, while the broader 50-share NSE index lost 0.1%, as traders sidelined ahead of WPI data on Thursday.

Auto shares fall on media reports the government plans to impose additional levies on diesel vehicles: Mahindra & Mahindra drops 2.5%.

Select blue chip banks see profit-taking: State Bank of India and HDFC Bank edge lower.

Asian shares were trading higher in choppy trade on Wednesday and European stocks are poised to gain.