Sensex drops over 160 points, Nifty below 10,900 in pre-opening

On the other hand, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 10,820.45 after closing at 10,869.50 points.

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

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 36,035.65, then touched a high of 36,048.65 and a low of 35,916.55 points.

It is trading at 35,968.13 down by 166.18 points or 0.49 per cent from its Tuesday's close at 36,134.31.

On the other hand, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 10,820.45 after closing at 10,869.50 points.

The Nifty is trading at 10,818.15 in the morning.

(With inputs from agencies.)