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A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed 22 points lower Thursday on profit booking. Automobile, capital goods and consumer durables stocks came under selling pressure.

A benchmark index for Indian equities markets closed more than half a percent up Tuesday as the Lok Sbaha took up the banking amendment bill and the Reserve Bank said it may consider cutting key rates next month.

A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Thursday closed 56 points higher as automobiles, consumer durables and metals stocks gained.

It was a lacklustre session for the market on Wednesday despite positive global cues. The BSE Sensex gained more than 100 points in early trade following strong US earnings that lifted US markets 1% yesterday. As the day progressed the market erased those gains and saw a consolidation for rest of the session