Sensex closes in red

Mumbai, Nov 7: A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday closed in the red - falling 47 points or 0.17 percent, as metal, capital goods and automobile scrip came under heavy selling pressure. However, healthy buying spree was observed in healthcare, realty and consumer durables sectors. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 27,902.71 points, closed trade at 27,868.63 points, down 47.25 points or 0.17 percent from the previous day's close at 27,915.88 points. The Sensex touched a high of 27,980.93 points and a low of 27,739.56 points in the intra-trade.