On Thursday, Sensex and Nifty traded down, reflecting sluggish global markets. At the time of the opening bell, the banking, financial, utilities, power, and metal companies weighed the most. Inflation risk has moved investors' concerns, and it continues to be a big barrier for the Indian as well as the global markets. Meanwhile, Consumer Price India (CPI) inflation data will be released later today by the government. The market's overall health was poor. Around 439 equities increased on BSE while 1,965 declined. CPI inflation figures for April 2022 will be released by the government later today. In addition, Morgan Stanley lowered India's GDP growth predictions for FY23 & FY24 to 7.6 per cent, citing increased crude oil costs and the global slowdown.