Sensex on Monday tumbled about 470 points. After hitting a low of 30,474.15 during the day, the 30-share BSE barometer ended 469.60 points or 1.51 per cent lower at 30,690.02.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty dropped 118.05 points or 1.30 per cent to 8,993.85.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul ended significantly lower.

Stock exchanges in Europe remained closed for 'Easter Monday'.

