Sensex drops 873 points on weak global cues, FII selling weighs in

The Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Tuesday amid weak global cues as FII selling was among the key factors that weighed on investors' sentiment. The Sensex dropped 872.98 points, or 1.06%, to close at 81,186.44. During the day, the index moved between an intra-day high of 82,250.42 and low of 81,153.70.