India, May 15 -- Sentiment in Asian markets remained subdued on Thursday as traders digested the latest actions on the trade tariff front. A mood of caution prevailed as markets awaited further developments in trade negotiations as well as progress in the Iran nuclear deal.
China's Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.7 percent to finish trading at 3,380.82. The day's trading ranged between 3,402.87 and 3,378.02. The Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.6 percent lower at 10,186.45.
The Japanese benchmark Nikkei 225 Index slid 327.62 points or 1.0 percent to close at 37,755.51. The day's trading range was between 37,621 and 37,863.5.
Taiyo Yuden gained 6.8 percent followed by Aozora Bank that gained 5.8 percent. Haseko, Keisei Electric Railway a...