The SENSEX Index decreased 610 points or 0.82 percent on Tuesday to close at 74172 points. The decline was led by Bajaj Finserv (-2.75%), Asian Paints (-2.53%) and Titan Company (-2.49%). On the upside, the strongest performers were HCL Tech (4.35%), Infosys (3.84%) and Tata Consultancy (2.83%).