Indian markets slip on Friday
Disappointing stimulus from the Bank of Japan also dented market sentiment, according to media reports.
Capital goods and banking stocks mostly took a hit on Friday.
Top gainers on Friday included Adani Ports, Lupin, Cipla, Tata Power, Bajaj Auto, HUL and ZEEL while ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bank of Baroda, L&T, BHEL, Wipro and Bharti Airtel figured among the losers.
According to media reports, the government, on Friday, has listed the GST Bill in the agenda for the Rajya Sabha for consideration in the week starting on August 1.
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