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Sensex starts FY21 with 1,203-pt plunge; bank, IT stocks hammered

Sensex starts FY21 with 1,203-pt plunge; bank, IT stocks hammered

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, crashing over 9 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Infosys and HUL. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and Titan were the gainers.

Sensex, Nifty log best day in over 10 years; investors eye stimulus package

Sensex, Nifty log best day in over 10 years; investors eye stimulus package

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying up to 15 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Maruti, HDFC twins, Titan, L&T and Axis Bank. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, ONGC, ITC and Bajaj Auto closed with losses. the NSE Nifty settled 516.80 points, or 6.62 per cent, up at 8,317.85.

Bull run continues on D-Street; Sensex zooms 1,075 pts

Bull run continues on D-Street; Sensex zooms 1,075 pts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The broader NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 level, zooming 326 points or 2.9 per cent to settle at 11,600.20. Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Bajaj Finance, L&T, Asian Paints, ITC, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC twins, Maruti and SBI, rallying up to 8.70 per cent.

India fastest-growing trade partner for Australia

India fastest-growing trade partner for Australia

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

India and Europe have emerged as important trade destinations for Australian exporters, with the former already becoming Australia's fastest-growing trade partner, a media report said on Wednesday.

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

Investors get poorer by Rs 3.28 lakh cr in market sell-off

Investors get poorer by Rs 3.28 lakh cr in market sell-off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Investors took the Yes Bank event negatively because it raises a question on the stability of the overall Indian financial system.

Sensex scales new high; Nifty tops 11k-mark

Sensex scales new high; Nifty tops 11k-mark

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

An appreciating rupee, sustained buying by domestic institutional investors, fresh foreign capital inflows and encouraging start to the earnings season contributed to the uptrend

'Current bull run calls for caution'

'Current bull run calls for caution'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'

Sensex takes a break after 3 days of bull run

Sensex takes a break after 3 days of bull run

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Sentiment turned weak after data released after market hours on Monday showed that the country's trade deficit, or difference between imports and exports, reached USD 14.88 billion in December, up about 41 per cent year-on-year, as crude oil and gold import bill inflated.

Sensex pares gains, ends up 693 points

Sensex pares gains, ends up 693 points

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Maruti, HUL, HCL Tech and Reliance Industries, while M&M, IndusInd Bank, ITC, PowerGrid and L&T were among the losers. The NSE Nifty settled 190.80 points, or 2.51 per cent, down at 7,801.05.

Market falls for 2nd day, Sensex tumbles ahead of F&O expiry

Market falls for 2nd day, Sensex tumbles ahead of F&O expiry

Rediff.com24 May 2017

No let-up in selling by foreign investors amid profit-booking at higher levels.

Sensex slides 146 points on profit-booking, political developments

Sensex slides 146 points on profit-booking, political developments

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The Nifty too slipped below the psychologically important 11,000 mark.

Industrial output growth drops to 4.3% in July

Industrial output growth drops to 4.3% in July

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The IIP data showed a significant slowdown in the manufacturing sector, which grew at 4.2 per cent in July 2019 as compared to 7 per cent a year ago.

Industrial production shrinks by 4.3% in September

Industrial production shrinks by 4.3% in September

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

In terms of industries, 17 out of 23 industry groups in the manufacturing sector have shown negative growth.

India's GDP growth slumps to over 6-yr low of 5% in Q1

India's GDP growth slumps to over 6-yr low of 5% in Q1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

GVA growth in the manufacturing, farm and construction sectors tumbled.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

Sensex extends gains for 3rd day, up 162 points on global cues

Sensex extends gains for 3rd day, up 162 points on global cues

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty stayed in the green for the most of the session and hit a high of 10,397.70, before closing at 10,379.35

Sensex snaps 3-day rally, ends 131 pts lower on recession fears

Sensex snaps 3-day rally, ends 131 pts lower on recession fears

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Bajaj Finance was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, tanking up to 8 per cent, followed by Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Maruti and HCL Tech. Axis Bank, ITC, NTPC and M&M were among the top gainers.

Industrial production growth slows to 4-month low of 2% in June

Industrial production growth slows to 4-month low of 2% in June

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

There was a slowdown in the manufacturing sector, which grew at 1.2 per cent in June 2019 as compared to 6.9 per cent a year ago.

Sensex falls for 3rd day as rupee sinks to over 2-month low

Sensex falls for 3rd day as rupee sinks to over 2-month low

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty closed lower by 19.25 points, or 0.19 per cent at 10,121.90

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The 30-share barometer started higher, but lost its way soon after the railway budget.

'Economic recovery depends a lot on vaccination'

'Economic recovery depends a lot on vaccination'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'Vaccination is very important for an economy to start functioning properly.'

Investors richer by over Rs 1 lakh cr

Investors richer by over Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Investor wealth on Tuesday swollen by over Rs 1 lakh crore on all-round buying in stock market after credit rating agency Moody's said India's outlook is stable and agreement over debt relief package to Greece that boosted markets globally.

Markets upbeat, Sensex climbs 234 pts

Markets upbeat, Sensex climbs 234 pts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Yes Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 11.48 per cent amid reports that private equity firms have showed interest in buying a major stake in the private sector lender.

Sensex recovers from 4-mth lows on late buying, ends flat

Sensex recovers from 4-mth lows on late buying, ends flat

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Market recovered after touching 4-month lows on account of short-covering in heavyweights

Sensex zooms in Samvat 2069; investors richer by Rs 8.19 lakh cr

Sensex zooms in Samvat 2069; investors richer by Rs 8.19 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Investors became richer by Rs 8,19,804 crore in Samvat 2069, aided by a hefty 13.5 per cent gains notched by benchmark Sensex during the Hindu calendar year.

Why Congress should be worried by their lack of buzz on Twitter

Why Congress should be worried by their lack of buzz on Twitter

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

With the Delhi assembly elections weeks away, we decided to dip a barometer into the social media world to gauge the political chatter. This is what we found!

The world is a corrupt place, says new survey

The world is a corrupt place, says new survey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

More than one person in two thinks corruption has worsened in the last two years, according to The Global Corruption Barometer 2013 survey

Sensex skids 306 points; Nifty ends below 10,500

Sensex skids 306 points; Nifty ends below 10,500

Rediff.com23 May 2018

State-owned oil companies such as HPCL, BPCL, IOC, ONGC and OIL plunged on worries that the government may ask them to share the burden of higher petrol and diesel prices.

Sensex crashes 505 points on rupee woes, global worries

Sensex crashes 505 points on rupee woes, global worries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Subdued Asian and European markets due to escalating trade war between the US and China mainly led to caution on domestic bourses, brokers said.

Sensex sinks 300 points to close below 35K-mark

Sensex sinks 300 points to close below 35K-mark

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Investors remained on the sidelines amid doubts whether the B S Yeddyurappa government in Karnataka will be able to prove its majority in the house on Saturday, brokers said.

Sensex tanks 188 points to end below 35K-mark

Sensex tanks 188 points to end below 35K-mark

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The wider NSE Nifty too fell by 61.40 points or 0.57 per cent to end at 10,618.25.

Durables follow FMCG in the slow lane

Durables follow FMCG in the slow lane

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The production of durable products (refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and conventional television sets) is contracting in India, according to new data released last week.

Sensex climbs 256 points as May F&O series begins strong

Sensex climbs 256 points as May F&O series begins strong

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Financial stocks led by Axis Bank, SBI and ICICI Bank hogged the limelight, rising by up to about 9 per cent.

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Why is a free market for gold risky and volatile?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Ten years ago, gold was selling at well below its long-term inflation-adjusted average, and the integration of three billion emerging market citizens into the global economy could only mean a giant long-term boost to demand.

Hottest property markets in the world this year

Hottest property markets in the world this year

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at some of the hottest property markets in the world.

Sensex slides 113 points as RBI holds policy rate

Sensex slides 113 points as RBI holds policy rate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The wider NSE Nifty too ended 21.55 points, or 0.21 per cent down at 10,476.70.

Bank stocks takes a beating, drag Sensex down amid Covid-19 fears

Bank stocks takes a beating, drag Sensex down amid Covid-19 fears

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled 674 points on Friday, weighed by losses in banking stocks as an unabated spike in new coronavirus cases fuelled uncertainty over the economic impact of the pandemic. After hitting a low of 27,500.79 during the day, the 30-share BSE barometer ended 674.36 points or 2.39 per cent lower at 27,590.95. The NSE Nifty shed 170 points, or 2.06 per cent, to finish at 8,083.80.

10 cities with most congested traffic in the world

10 cities with most congested traffic in the world

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at 10 cities where travelling is most time consuming.

Markets scale new highs; Sensex gains 233 points at close

Markets scale new highs; Sensex gains 233 points at close

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty closed at a fresh life high of 11,130.40 points, up 60.75 points, or 0.55 per cent.