The SENSEX Index decreased 243 points or 0.33 percent on Tuesday to close at 72529 points. The decline was led by Titan Company (-3.00%), HCL Tech (-1.93%) and Indusind Bank (-1.70%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Adani Ports (1.40%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (1.33%) and NTPC (1.21%).