Sensex down 15pts; market breadth negative

The Sensex is now down 15 at 12,222.

Tata Motors has gained 1.5% at Rs 848. Reliance and Bharti Airtel are the other notable gainers at Rs 1,164 and Rs 472, respectively.

Dr.Reddy's has slipped over 1% to Rs 741. Bajaj Auto, ACC, TCS, HLL and ITC are the other prominent losers.

The market breadth is negative - out of 2,041 stocks traded so far, 1,080 have declined, 896 have advanced and the rest are unchanged.