(Yicai Global) Oct. 29 -- The benchmark indexes of China's mainland stock markets opened lower as insurance and securities companies slid. The share prices of distillers continued to lead gains.

The Star 50 Index, which tracks tech stocks on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style Star Market, started the day 0.84 percent lower at 1,394.28, while the Shenzhen market’s growth enterprise ChiNext Price Index lost 1.30 percent at 2,635.69.

The Shanghai Composite Index set out 1.02 percent lower at 3,235.76, while the Shenzhen Component Index stood at 13,219.89 in a 1.26 percent drop.

Editor: Ben Armour