Benchmark indices ended lower on Monday, with the Nifty falling below 22,350 amid negative sentiments in global markets due to uncertainty over rate cuts. The stronger-than-expected US non-farm payroll data and caution ahead of the release of US inflation data kept investors on edge.

The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 617 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 73,503, while the NSE Nifty-50 settled 161 points, or 0.72 per cent, lower at 22,333.

In the forex market, the Indian rupee today ended at 82 rupees and 76 paise against the US dollar.

In intra-day trading, the Gold in Multi Commodity Exchange for the April contract was trading at 66,072 rupees per 10 gram and Silver for the May contract was trading at 74,425 rupees per kg when reports last came in.

In the global oil market intra-day trade, Brent Crude was trading at 82 dollars and 38 cents per barrel when reports last came in.