The benchmark index (CSE-40) was down 7.42 points. The local bourse had gained 102.78 points in the previous session.
Total turnover was Rs 21.79 crore from 25 scrips.
Among major scrips, Blueprint Securities was at Rs 307.30. Infosys Technologies was down to Rs 2490 at close. Konarak Commerce Industries was at Rs 98.20.
State Bank of India was up to Rs 2190 and Reliance Industries was at Rs 736.75.
Larsen & Toubro ended at Rs 1405.80 and Tata Steel was at Rs 445.95. Twenty-First Century was at Rs 325.50.