Sensex down 61pts; SBI advances 2%

The Sensex has slipped into the negative zone and is now down 61 points at 18,031.

The NSE Nifty is down 14 points at 5,267.

SBI has gained 1.7% to Rs 2,262.

Hindustan Unilever and Grasim have moved up around 1% each to Rs 209 and Rs 3,030, respectively.

Hindalco has dropped 2.5% to Rs 175. Bajaj Auto has shed 2% at Rs 2,330.

Mahindra & Mahindra has slipped 1.4% to Rs 692.