The SENSEX Index decreased 71 points or 0.09 percent on Friday to close at 78009 points. The decline was led by Tata Motors (-4.46%), Asian Paints (-1.83%) and NTPC (-1.28%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Bharti Airtel (2.73%), Adani Ports (2.41%) and Eternal Limited (1.79%).