India, June 24 -- With an addition of just a little more than quarter percent, the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange underperformed its peers in the region. A massive decline in crude oil prices however dragged down the index as heavyweights BP and Shell recorded major losses.
The lackluster performance of FTSE 100 benchmark contrasted with Germany's DAX that surged 1.8 percent and France's CAC 40 that rallied 1.2 percent.
The FTSE 100 which had closed at 8,758.04 on Monday traded between 8,831.90 and 8,758.04 on Tuesday.
The index is currently trading at 8,785.49, having gained 0.31 percent from the previous close.
In the 100-scrip index, only 16 scrips are trading in the overnight red zone.
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