The Sensex fell more than 110 points in early trade on Friday, mirroring losses in index heavyweights Maruti Suzuki, HDFC Bank, and Tech Mahindra, amid a negative trend in Asian markets.

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The 30-share BSE index was down 111.14 points at 57,484.54. Similarly, the wider NSE Nifty fell 18.25 points in the early session to 17,204.50.

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Titan, Maruti Suzuki India, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Nestle India, and HDFC Bank were the top laggards in the 30-share group. Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, on the other hand, were among the gainers.

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The BSE Sensex fell 89.14 points, or 0.15%, to 57,595.68 in the previous session. The NSE Nifty fell 22.90 points, or 0.13%, to 17,222.75.

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Throughout Asia, bourses in Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, and Hong Kong were quoted down during mid-session trades. In the overnight session, stock markets in the United States finished higher.

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According to stock exchange statistics, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital market on Thursday, selling shares worth Rs 1,740.71 crore.

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Meanwhile, Brent crude, the international oil standard, rose 0.22% to USD 119.29 per barrel. In early trade, the rupee is up 18 paise to 76.15 against the US dollar.