Sensex slips 400 points; Nifty ends at 15,209

Equity indices plunged on Wednesday with benchmark BSE sensex falling 400 points dragged by pharma and IT stocks. The 30-share BSE index fell 400 points or 0.77 per cent to close at 51,704; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 105 points or 0.68 per cent higher at 15,209.