Gift Nifty was trading around 23,280 level, a premium of nearly 13 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.

The Sensex slipped 423.49 points, or 0.55%, to close at 76,619.33. Likewise, Nifty 50 declined 108.60 points, or 0.47%, to end at 23.203.20.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a higher start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,290 level, a premium of nearly 23 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Indian equity benchmarks, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, saw a sharp decline in opening trade on Friday. BSE Sensex fell over 450 points, while Nifty50 dropped below 23,200. At 10 am, the Sensex dropped by 363.