Sensex ends down 128pts at 14,003

The Sensex opened marginally higher at 14,140, up nine points, and spurted to a high of 14,153. The index, however, soon slipped into the negative zone due to lack of buying interest at higher levels.

Persistent selling mainly in banking and FMCG stocks saw the index slide to lower levels as the day progressed. The index touched a low of 13,968 - down 185 points from the day's high.

The Sensex finally ended with a loss of 128 points at 14,003.