Sensex ends 250 pts lower after RBI policy rate announcement; Metal, energy stocks top losers

Indian shares hit a one-week closing low on Wednesday after the country`s central bank left interest rates unchanged, while resurgent trade worries dented global sentiment.

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed 0.69 percent weaker at 35,884.41, while the broader Nifty ended 0.8 percent lower at 10,782.9.

Check this RBI Policy Review Zee Business Video on Twitter below: 

#RBIPolicy | .@RBI गवर्नर ने क्या कहा? क्या RBI पॉलिसी की बड़ी बातें? समझिए #CreditPolicy की बारिकियां ब्रजेश मिश्रा से।@BrajeshKMZee pic.twitter.com/gbM5UWaMYG

— Zee Business (@ZeeBusiness) December 5, 2018

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged, in a decision that was widely expected as inflation has eased significantly, while it took steps to persuade banks to lend more in order to support an economy that has lost some momentum.

#ZBizHeadlines | बाजार बंद होने के बाद एक नजर इस वक्त की बड़ी खबरों पर। pic.twitter.com/5hwue5XRqc

— Zee Business (@ZeeBusiness) December 5, 2018

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd closed lower for a third straight session in the wake of reports of a regulatory probe into the company. The stock ended 6.8 percent lower at its worst closing since April 2013.