Indian benchmark indices closed in the negative with losses mostly led by financials. The markets ended at a 2-week low as virus cases continued to rise and with the uncertainty regarding rate actions by the RBI. The BSE Sensex ended at 36,939.60, down 667.29 points, or 1.77%. The Nifty closed at 10,899.85, down 173.60 points, or 1.57%.