Analysts will watch inflation data due later in day closely Domestic stock markets started Monday's session on a weak note, after growth in industrial production crashed to lowest level recorded since June 2017.
The Sensex fell as much as 259 points in early trade to hit 35,750, and broader Nifty declined 83 points to touch 10,711.
A broad-based selloff, led by financial, metal and energy stocks dragged markets lower.
Weakness in other Asian markets, where equities receded from recent highs, after release of Chinese trade data also hurt investor sentiment.