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Sensex soars 1,359 pts to settle above historic 84,000 mark

Sensex soars 1,359 pts to settle above historic 84,000 mark

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, Maruti, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Nestle, Bharti Airtel and Adani Ports were the biggest gainers. Tata Consultancy Services emerged as the only laggard.

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks on firm global cues

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks on firm global cues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services were the biggest gainers. In contrast, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and ITC were among the laggards.

India overtakes China in Morgan Stanley Index

India overtakes China in Morgan Stanley Index

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

With India overtaking China in terms of weightage in the Morgan Stanley emerging markets IMI, Indian equities could see inflows of about $4.5 billion (Rs 37,000 crore), according to estimates. This week, Morgan Stanley announced that India has overtaken China in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (MSCI EM IMI). The weight of India in MSCI EM IMI stood at 22.27 per cent compared to 21.58 per cent of China.

Sensex, Nifty hit all-time highs on rally in RIL, Tata Motors shares

Sensex, Nifty hit all-time highs on rally in RIL, Tata Motors shares

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Motors jumped over 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HCL Technologies, ITC, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Maruti and State Bank of India. Reliance Industries climbed nearly 2 per cent after Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of the firm, said the board of the company will meet on September 5 to consider issuing bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1.

Metal, auto and IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

Metal, auto and IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

From the Sensex stocks, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies and Infosys were the laggards. HDFC Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Sensex rises 148 pts, Nifty ends above 24,800 on firm global trend

Sensex rises 148 pts, Nifty ends above 24,800 on firm global trend

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Bharti Airtel was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 1.63 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Titan, Asian Paints and Ultratech Cements. On the other hand, M&M, NTPC, Tata Motors, TCS and PowerGrid were the major losers.

Sensex, Nifty surge on rally in US markets, foreign fund inflows

Sensex, Nifty surge on rally in US markets, foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, HCL Technologies, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, JSW Steel, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro and Tata Consultancy Services were the biggest gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Maruti and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh all-time highs

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh all-time highs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank and Infosys were the biggest gainers. On the other hand, Tata Motors, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro and Power Grid were among the laggards.

Sensex surges 378 points; bank, finance stocks spurt

Sensex surges 378 points; bank, finance stocks spurt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, NTPC, and Sun Pharma were the major gainers. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Adani Ports, JSW Steel and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

Sensex plunges 1,769 pts to 3-week low, investors lose Rs 9.78 lakh cr

Sensex plunges 1,769 pts to 3-week low, investors lose Rs 9.78 lakh cr

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Maruti, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank were the major laggards. JSW Steel emerged as the only gainer.

RIL, Infosys lead rebound; Sensex gains 820 points

RIL, Infosys lead rebound; Sensex gains 820 points

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Most of the Sensex firms settled in the positive territory. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries and Infosys were the biggest gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Maruti were the laggards.

Stock markets marginally up in volatile trade ahead of US Fed chief's speech

Stock markets marginally up in volatile trade ahead of US Fed chief's speech

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Sun Pharmaceutical, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and JSW Steel were the gainers. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Titan, Infosys, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank were the laggards.

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.49 lakh cr

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.49 lakh cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Investors' wealth plummeted by Rs 5.49 lakh crore on Friday as markets faced a massive correction tracking a weak trend in global peers and fresh foreign fund outflows. Falling for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,017.23 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 81,183.93. During the day, it plunged 1,219.23 points or 1.48 per cent to 80,981.93.

Sensex ends above 85,000, Nifty scales 26K

Sensex ends above 85,000, Nifty scales 26K

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Benchmark Sensex closed above the 85,000 level for the first time while Nifty scaled the 26,000 peak at close on Wednesday as fag-end buying in banking and power shares helped stock markets recoup early losses. After a see-saw trade during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 255.83 points or 0.30 per cent to settle at an all-time high of 85,169.87. During the day, it surged 333.38 points or 0.39 per cent to hit a record intra-day peak of 85,247.42.

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in lacklustre trade

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in lacklustre trade

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Tata Motors and ICICI Bank were the biggest laggards. In contrast, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC, JSW Steel, Asian Paints and Reliance Industries were gainers.

Sensex back above 81K; Nifty surges 429 points

Sensex back above 81K; Nifty surges 429 points

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Bharti Airtel was the biggest gainer, rising by over 4.51 per cent. Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, Infosys, JSW Steel and Mahindra & Mahindra were the other big gainers.

Is Wartime A Good Time to Invest?

Is Wartime A Good Time to Invest?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Even now, investors are not bothered about the war but are more concerned whether it will remain localised or not.' 'In case things are contained, markets can stage a bounce back in the next few days.'

Auto, IT stocks boost Sensex by 150 points

Auto, IT stocks boost Sensex by 150 points

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Among Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors were the biggest gainers. UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards.

Sensex scales Mount 83K, Nifty at lifetime high

Sensex scales Mount 83K, Nifty at lifetime high

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Benchmark Sensex hit the historic 83,000 level for the first time on Thursday and the Nifty settled at a lifetime high after a rally in blue-chip shares, surge in global markets and foreign fund inflows. A sharp fag-end rally drove the 30-share BSE Sensex to the 83,000 level for the first time. The barometer surged 1,593.03 points or 1.95 per cent to hit its lifetime intra-day peak of 83,116.19 in the last hour of trade.

India is now the biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India is now the biggest exporter of fuel to EU

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

India's export of fuels like diesel to the European Union jumped 58 per cent in the first three quarters of 2024, with a bulk of them likely coming from refining discounted Russian oil, according to a monthly tracker report. The EU/G7 countries in December 2022 introduced a price cap and an embargo on the imports of Russian crude oil in a bid to cripple Kremlin's revenue and create a vacuum in its funding for the invasion of Ukraine.

Sensex gains 102 points in range-bound trade

Sensex gains 102 points in range-bound trade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Titan, Asian Paints, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers. In contrast, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Technology, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty settle marginally lower in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty settle marginally lower in volatile trade

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

From 30 Sensex firms, Adani Ports, NTPC, Power Grid, State Bank of India, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services were the biggest laggards. Axis Bank, Infosys, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers from the blue-chip pack.

IT stocks push Sensex by 74 points; Nifty hits lifetime high

IT stocks push Sensex by 74 points; Nifty hits lifetime high

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance and JSW Steel were the biggest gainers. Asian Paints, Maruti, Nestle, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the laggards.

Sensex jumps 875 points on value buying; Nifty ends above 24K

Sensex jumps 875 points on value buying; Nifty ends above 24K

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Adani Ports and Power Grid climbed over 3 per cent each. Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, and Larsen & Toubro were the other big gainers. IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra and Titan were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty hit new all-time closing highs; Maruti top gainer

Sensex, Nifty hit new all-time closing highs; Maruti top gainer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Sun Pharma, ITC, Nestle and Tata Motors were the other big gainers. Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance and JSW Steel were among the laggards.

Nifty closes above 25K; Sensex gains 126 points

Nifty closes above 25K; Sensex gains 126 points

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

From the Sensex stocks, Power Grid, NTPC, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Maruti Suzuki India and Reliance Industries were the major gainers. In contrast, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Tata Motors were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; SBI among biggest gainers

Sensex, Nifty close at record highs; SBI among biggest gainers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Among Sensex shares, State Bank of India, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Maruti and ITC were the biggest winners. On the other hand, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Sensex ends down 36 points in lacklustre trade

Sensex ends down 36 points in lacklustre trade

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Among the Sensex pack, Titan, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv were the biggest laggards. ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle, HCL Technologies and Tata Motors were among the gainers.

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Will govt cut petrol, diesel prices before Maha election?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

International oil prices continue to be extremely volatile, falling on one day and rising thereafter, a top oil ministry official said explaining the reason behind no reduction in petrol and diesel prices despite softening in input cost, but could not say if the rates will be cut before Maharashtra elections. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures fell below $70 per barrel last week -- the first time since December 2021 -- but gained thereafter. Brent was trading at $74.58 per barrel on Thursday while West Texas Intermediate advanced to trade at $71.71.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex jumps 1,331 points

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex jumps 1,331 points

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

From Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, UltraTech Cement, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers. Sun Pharma emerged as the only laggard.

Market Rout Shaves Rs 16 Trn From India's MCap

Market Rout Shaves Rs 16 Trn From India's MCap

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

On a five-day rolling basis, FPI selling is the highest in 24 years.

Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in banking stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on buying in banking stocks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled higher on Thursday, powered by a rally in banking and power stocks amid a largely firm trend in global markets. The stock markets mostly traded range-bound in the absence of any major trigger and persistent foreign capital outflows, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 144.31 points, or 0.18 per cent, to settle at 81,611.41.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

RBI interest rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends would guide markets' movement this week, analysts said. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors and the last batch of Q1 earnings announcements would also guide trends in equities. HSBC PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) for the services sector is scheduled to be announced on Monday.

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Sensex rides on bluechip stocks; rises 585 points

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major gainers. In contrast, Tata Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Will Nirmalji's 7th Budget boost the markets?

Will Nirmalji's 7th Budget boost the markets?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The outcome of the Union Budget, quarterly earnings from corporates and global trends are the major factors to drive stock market sentiments this week, analysts said. Besides, the trading activity of foreign investors, the rupee-dollar trend and the movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude are also crucial aspects to watch out for.

Stock markets rise on gains in Tata Motors, HDFC Bank

Stock markets rise on gains in Tata Motors, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid Corp, Titan, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Steel were among the biggest gainers. Sun Pharmaceuticals, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement and Reliance Industries were among the laggards.

Sensex sheds 109 points at close; metal, bank stocks major drag

Sensex sheds 109 points at close; metal, bank stocks major drag

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Nestle, Titan, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, ITC, JSW Steel and State Bank of India were the other laggards. Among the gainers, Tata Motors jumped nearly 6 per cent. Larsen & Toubro, Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance and Power Grid also ended in the positive territory.

Why savings from Russian oil has dropped to a third

Why savings from Russian oil has dropped to a third

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Savings for Indian refiners from purchasing Russian oil have decreased to a third of what they were in the years following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which triggered global crises, sanctions, and discounted Russian oil seeking buyers. Despite this, savings from importing cheap Russian oil were significant enough to help Indian refiners tide over frozen petrol and diesel pump prices.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%; HDFC Bank drags

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%; HDFC Bank drags

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled nearly 700 points to sink below the 79,000 level on Tuesday, extending its losses for the second straight day due to selling pressure in HDFC Bank, SBI and ITC amid fresh foreign capital outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 692.89 points or 0.87 per cent to settle at 78,956.03. During the day, it tanked 759.54 points or 0.95 per cent to 78,889.38.

Sensex climbs over 560 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level

Sensex climbs over 560 points; Nifty tops 22,300-level

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Asian Paints were the major gainers. NTPC, JSW Steel and HDFC Bank were the laggards.