Markets turn negative within minutes of opening

Mumbai, March 13 

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a slightly positive note during the morning session of the trade but soon turned negative.

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 37,608.29, touched a high of 37,639.54, and a low of 37,478.87 points.

It is trading at 37,516.51 down by 19.15 points or 0.05 per cent from its Tuesday's close at 37,535.66.

On the other hand, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 11,326.20 after closing at 11,301.20.

The Nifty is trading at 11,279 in the morning.