Markets Edge Lower as FII Selling Caps Early Gains

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped marginally after giving up early gains, pressured by persistent FII selling and profit-booking. At mid-session, Sensex was down 0.36 percent and Nifty was down 0.33. Weak earnings from select heavyweights and rising crude prices further weighed on sentiment, keeping markets subdued for the week. Major losser :-