Stock market continues to decline during the budget, NSE Nifty fell 73.45 points and closed at 24,405.60.

Mumbai: Apna Punjab Media: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade after the government proposed to hike higher security transaction tax and options in the coming days, extending the Budget day’s losses. Inflow of foreign funds and weak trend in global markets also played a disruptive role for the domestic markets. After a weak start, BSE’s benchmark 30-share index Sensex closed 233.7 points down at 80,195.34. NSE Nifty closed 73.45 points down at 24,405.60. Hindustan Unilever fell 3 percent. Bajaj Finance, Nestle, HCL Technologies, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra and Adani Ports were the other big laggards. However, ITC, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were among the gainers.