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

The 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 per centto 12,098.35 and the benchmark S&P BSESensexindex ended 0.4per centlower at 41,141.85.

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However, the Nifty andSensexfinished the week up 1.04per centand 1.03 per cent, respectively, their best weekly close since December20.

The Nifty Auto index closed down 0.95per centand was the top drag among sectors. The Nifty financials index dropped 0.3 per cent.

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