Benchmark index BSE Sensex slumps 224 points snapping four day rally; Nifty closes at 18,091.55 points

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Benchmark index BSE Sensex slumps 224 points snapping four day rally; Nifty closes at 18,091.55 points Tracking weakness in the global indices, the benchmark Sensex started the day sharply down at 59,417.12 points. However, the index recouped its losses in the afternoon session. It briefly turned positive touching a high of 60,649.04 points in the intra-day.