Markets on Friday were dragged by sell-off inequities all over the world on fear of rising virus and lockdowns. The $1.9 trillion ‘American Rescue Plan’ failed to uplift the sentiment of markets worldwide. The BSE Sensex closed at 49,034.67, down 549.49 points or 1.11%. The Nifty closed at 14,433.70, down 161.90 points or 1.11%