Sensex crashes 792 points, rupee crosses 74 as RBI holds rates
India's benchmark index BSE Sensex tanked 792 points on Friday to settle at 34,377 after the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% in a surprise move. Sensex fell for the third straight session dragged mainly by oil stocks such as Hindustan Petroleum and Indian Oil. The rupee breached 74 per dollar for the first time after RBI decision.