The benchmark Sensex took control of the key 32,000-mark and the NSE Nifty got above 9,900 today after confidence over corporate earnings brought in more foreign capital.

Benchmark Sensex today slipped from life highs to end sharply lower at 31,710.99 by falling 364 points following a steep plunge in ITC Ltd stocks after the GST Council yesterday hiked tax on cigarettes.

Retreating from its record high level, the benchmark BSE Sensex shed 300 points to touch 31,775.54 in opening trade today amid a weak lead from other Asian markets.