Sensex, Nifty end lower, but record best week since December

Indian shares ended lower as persistent coronavirus fears brought down global markets, but recorded their best week since December.

The broader NSE Nifty 50 index fell 0.33% to 12,098.35 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index ended 0.4% lower at 41,141.85.

However, the Nifty and Sensex finished the week up 1.04% and 1.03%, respectively, their best weekly close since December 20.

The Nifty auto index closed down 0.95% and was the top drag among sectors. The Nifty financials index dropped 0.3%.

Eicher Motors was the day's biggest laggard, dropping 3.21%, while Zee Entertainment was the top gainer, advancing 5.92%.