The SENSEX Index decreased 207 points or 0.26 percent on Tuesday to close at 78078 points.
The decline was led by Adani Ports (-1.79%), Tata Motors (-1.47%) and Larsen & Toubro (-1.34%).
On the upside, the strongest performers were HCL Tech (3.16%), Tech Mahindra (2.88%) and Infosys (2.81%).