Markets ended the day lower ahead of exit polls; Metal stocks melt

Aviation stocks soared after Delhi Govt's announced of a massive cut in jet fuel tax to 1% from 25%

Benchmark indices ended closer as markets remained cautious ahead of the exit polls data and results for assembly elections in five states and the US Federal Reserve policy meeting next week.
           
The market rebounded from the day’s lows, with the Nifty reclaiming its 8900-mark led by the banking stocks like Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank.
 
The S&P BSE Sensex settled the day at 28,902, down 92 points, while the broader Nifty50 ended at 8,924, down 23 points.
 
In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices shed 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively.