Sensex recovers partially, down 135pts

 NTPC, ITC, Cipla, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro and Dr.Reddy's  have shed 1.7% each to Rs 218, Rs 186, Rs 188, Rs 1,100, Rs 3,429 and Rs 620, respectively.

BHEL, SBI and Reliance Communications are down over 1% each to Rs 2,389, Rs 1,923 and Rs 733, respectively.

Out of 2,622 stocks traded so far, 1,441 have declined, 1,108 have advanced and 73 are unchanged.