Government figures due Friday will undoubtedly show that job losses in April were the worst ever. But they could provide key hints about the recovery.

These duty rate changes will come into effect from May 6.

Forex traders said the weakness in the rupee was largely due to the strengthening US dollar. Besides, rising coronavirus cases in the country also weighed on the local unit.

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.