Sensex down 170 pts amid volatility; media shine, PSU banks a drag Indian equity indices ended on a negative note in the volatile session with Nifty at 25,400 on July 3. At close, the Sensex was down 170.22 points or 0.20 percent at 83,239.47, and the Nifty was down 48.10 points or 0.19 percent at 25,405.30. About 1947 shares advanced, 1912 shares declined, and 154 shares unchanged.