Sensex plunges 525 points as metal, bank stocks fall

Equity indices plunged on Monday with the benchmark BSE sensex falling over 500 points dragged by metal and bank stocks. The 30-share BSE index fell 525 points or 0.89 per cent to close at 58,491; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 188 points or 1.07 per cent lower at 17,397.