Sensex slumps 509 points on negative global cues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): The Indian equities markets' key indices slumped by around one per cent on Tuesday dragged by heavy selling pressure in IT, infra and banking stocks amid weakness in the global markets.

The 30 stock SP BSE Sensex slumped 508.62 points or 0.94 per cent to 53,886.61 points against its previous day's close at 54,395.23 points.

Earlier, the Sensex started the day in the red at 54,2