Aban Offshore, JSPL hit 52-week lows

Aban Offshore, DB (International) Stock Brokers, Hindalco, Hubtown, Jindal Steel & Power, Manaksia Aluminium Company, Manaksia Industries, Manaksia, National Aluminium Company, Tilaknagar Industries and Vimal Oil & Foods were some of the notable stocks to log a new 52-week low.

On Friday, the BSE Sensex opened 27 points higher at 27,973, but soon slipped into red to a low of 27,897 - down 76 points from the day's open on the back of subdued global cues.

The Sensex however ended on a positive note - up 147 points at 28,093. In the process, the BSE benchmark ended the week with a gain of 281 points.

The NSE Nifty came within striking distance of the 8,500-level, as the index touched a high of 8,498, and settled 40 points higher at 8,485.

The India VIX (Volatility) index rose by nearly 5 percent to 16.305.