Sensex, Nifty Updates: Sensex and Nifty are expected to open lower amid weakness in Asian indices including Nikkie, Hong Kong and SGX Nifty.Sensex and Nifty closed majorly bearish after a volatile session on Wednesday. Sensex closed 561 points lower at 34,868 and Nifty fell 165 points lower to 10,305. Meanwhile, companies set to announce their earnings are Ashok Leyland, IDFC, CONCOR, HAL, Apollo Hospitals, IOB, Bank of India, ION Exchange, Indiabulls Ventures, Endurance Tech, JB Chemicals, ICRA among others

Here's a look at the updates of the market action on BSE and NSE today

8.45 AM: Earnings today

Companies set to announce their earnings are Ashok Leyland, IDFC, CONCOR, HAL, Apollo Hospitals, IOB, Bank of India, ION Exchange, Indiabulls Ventures, Endurance Tech, JB Chemicals, ICRA among others.

8.40 AM: Rupee closing

On the currency front, Rupee ended stronger at 75.72 per dollar as against the previous closing of 75.64 per dollar today

8.35  AM: FII/ DII action

On a net basis, FIIs bought Rs 1,766.9 crore while DIIs sold Rs 1,524.9 crore worth in equities on Wednesday

8.30 AM: Closing

On Wednesday, Sensex closed 561 points lower at 34,868 and Nifty fell 165 points to 10,305.

Sensex falls 561 points, Nifty ends at 10,305; financials lead losses