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Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted about 383 points to close at 57,300-level on Tuesday, tracking massive selloffs in global markets. After sinking about 1,300 points in early deals, the Sensex staged a sharp recovery but still ended 382.91 points or 0.66 per cent lower at 57,300.68. The NSE Nifty too reclaimed part of its early losses before closing 114.45 points or 0.67 per cent lower at 17,092.20. On the Sensex chart, Tata Steel, TCS and SBI fell the most, losing as much as 3.64 per cent. Of the 30 Sensex constituents, 20 closed in the red. "Escalations in Ukraine tensions with Russia recognising two pro-Russian rebel regions have aggravated the crisis. "The economic consequences are already visible in higher crude and gold prices," VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

Sensex soars 887 pts on global market rebound

Sensex soars 887 pts on global market rebound

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Recovering from a two-session carnage, equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 887 points on Tuesday, led by gains in index majors ICICI Bank, HDFC twins and Infosys amid a positive trend in global markets. According to experts, global equity markets are slightly relieved after studies pertaining to the Omicron strain of COVID-19 suggest that even though it is fast spreading, it is largely milder than the Delta variant. The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 886.51 points or 1.56 per cent higher at 57,633.65.

Sensex zooms 1,736 pts to reclaim 58K

Sensex zooms 1,736 pts to reclaim 58K

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

On the Sensex chart, all 30 shares closed with gains -- with Bajaj Finance, SBI, Bajaj FinServ, L&T and Titan rising as much as 5.13 per cent. The BSE gauge Sensex zoomed past the 58,000-mark by rebounding over 1,700 points and the Nifty recaptured the 17,000-level on Tuesday after a massive plunge in the previous session. The 30-share Sensex surged 1,736.21 points or 3.08 per cent to end at 58,142.05 - recouping the losses suffered on Monday. Likewise, the NSE Nifty soared 509.65 points or 3.03 per cent to settle at 17,352.45.

Sensex surges 460 pts after RBI keeps rates unchanged

Sensex surges 460 pts after RBI keeps rates unchanged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing 2.11 per cent, followed by Infosys, HDFC Bank, HDFC, Kotak Bank, M&M and PowerGrid. NSE Nifty jumped 142.05 points to end at 17,605.85.

Sensex recovers on fag-end buying, rises 187 pts

Sensex recovers on fag-end buying, rises 187 pts

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.10 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Titan.

Sensex sinks 770 pts; profit-booking in IT, financials

Sensex sinks 770 pts; profit-booking in IT, financials

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

HDFC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Infosys, L&T, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Tech Mahindra.

Markets succumb to fag-end sell-off; Sensex drops 49 pts

Markets succumb to fag-end sell-off; Sensex drops 49 pts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A fag-end sell-off dragged down benchmark indices in a choppy session on Friday, with the Sensex settling 49 points lower. The 30-share BSE Sensex, which traded in the green for most part of the day, came under selling pressure towards the end to close 48.88 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 55,769.23. During the day, it hit a high of 56,432.65 and a low of 55,719.36.

Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, zooms 1,017 pts post RBI rate hike

Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, zooms 1,017 pts post RBI rate hike

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Equity indices made an emphatic comeback on Friday after falling for seven straight sessions after the RBI hiked interest rates by 50 basis points on expected lines and projected inflation coming under control from January next year. A strong recovery in the rupee added to the momentum, traders said. Overcoming a wobbly start, the 30-share BSE Sensex soared 1,016.96 points or 1.80 per cent to settle at 57,426.92. During the day, it rallied 1,312.67 points or 2.32 per cent to 57,722.63.

Markets reverse early gains in volatile trade; Sensex falls 236 pts

Markets reverse early gains in volatile trade; Sensex falls 236 pts

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Equity indices failed to hold on to morning gains on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 236 points amid a sell-off in IT stocks and weak trends from global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark opened higher but could not carry forward the momentum and declined 236 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 54,052.61. During the day, it hit a low of 53,886.28 and a high of 54,524.37. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 89.55 points or 0.55 per cent to end at 16,125.15.

Sensex drops 207 pts dragged by financial stocks

Sensex drops 207 pts dragged by financial stocks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Axis Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking over 6 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, HUL and Tata Steel. NSE Nifty fell 57.45 points to 18,210.95.

Sensex jumps over 1,000 pts despite Fed rate hike

Sensex jumps over 1,000 pts despite Fed rate hike

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex surged past the 57,000-mark by rallying over 1,000 points on Thursday, tracking an overall bullish trend in global equities despite the US Federal Reserve hiking rates. The 30-share BSE index closed 1,047.28 points or 1.84 per cent higher at 57,863.93. Likewise, the NSE Nifty surged 311.70 points or 1.84 per cent to end at 17,287.05.

Sensex rallies 515 pts to reclaim 59,000-mark; IT, finance stocks shine

Sensex rallies 515 pts to reclaim 59,000-mark; IT, finance stocks shine

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 515 points on Thursday to reclaim the 59,000-level, propelled by heavy buying in IT, banking and financial stocks amid sustained foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE index ended 515.31 points or 0.88 per cent higher at 59,332.60. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty gained 124.25 points or 124.25 per cent to close at 17,659.

Sensex rebounds 143 pts; Nifty ends above 17,800

Sensex rebounds 143 pts; Nifty ends above 17,800

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 143 points on Friday, boosted by gains in index majors Reliance Industries, TCS and ICICI Bank amid a mixed trend in global markets. The 30-share index ended 142.81 points or 0.24 per cent higher at 59,744.65. Similarly, the NSE Nifty rose 66.80 points or 0.38 per cent to close at 17,812.70.

Sensex ends 296 pts higher; Nifty tops 17,050

Sensex ends 296 pts higher; Nifty tops 17,050

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's, PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank and M&M. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Maruti and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.

Markets rebound to close over 1% higher; Sensex rallies 702 pts

Markets rebound to close over 1% higher; Sensex rallies 702 pts

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded to close over 1 per cent higher on Thursday, propelled by buying in index majors Reliance Industries, HUL and Infosys along with an overall positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 701.67 points or 1.23 per cent to end at 57,521.06. During the day, it zoomed 971.46 points or 1.70 per cent to 57,790.85 on the expiry of derivatives contracts. The NSE Nifty rallied 206.65 points or 1.21 per cent to 17,245.05.

Russia, Ukraine crisis spooks markets; Sensex tanks 2,702 pts

Russia, Ukraine crisis spooks markets; Sensex tanks 2,702 pts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Gold as well as crude oil prices surged, with the latter even crossing the $103 per barrel mark. The domestic stock market opened deep in the negative territory, tumbling over 1,700 points and eroding investors' wealth by more than Rs 8 lakh crore in less than an hour of start of trade on Thursday.

Sensex ends 113 pts higher on firm global cues

Sensex ends 113 pts higher on firm global cues

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Infosys, Titan, Reliance Industries and HCL Tech. NSE Nifty rose 27 points to 17,248.40.

Sensex tanks 329 pts tracking losses in index majors

Sensex tanks 329 pts tracking losses in index majors

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped 329 points on Wednesday, tracking losses in index majors Infosys, Bajaj Finance and HDFC amid a mixed trend in global markets. The 30-share index slumped 329.06 points or 0.57 per cent to end 57,788.03. Similarly, the NSE Nifty fell 103.50 points or 0.60 per cent to 17,221.40.

D-Street hits panic button; Sensex tanks 764 pts

D-Street hits panic button; Sensex tanks 764 pts

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 4 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel. NSE Nifty tanked 204.95 points to 17,196.70.

Sensex soars 777 pts tracking gains in index majors

Sensex soars 777 pts tracking gains in index majors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing nearly 4 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv. NSE Nifty surged 234.75 points to 17,401.65.

Sensex rallies over 1,300 pts to reclaim 60,000-level

Sensex rallies over 1,300 pts to reclaim 60,000-level

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex surged over 1,300 points on Monday to reclaim the 60,000-level, boosted by intense buying in banking and financial stocks after the announcement of merger between HDFC and HDFC Bank. Strong global cues and receding crude oil prices also propped up the domestic equity markets, according to traders. Shares of HDFC and HDFC Bank rallied nearly 10 per cent as investors lapped up the merger deal.

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex gave up its early gains to settle lower by 115 points on the last day of 2021-22 fiscal on Thursday, dragged down by profit-taking in Reliance Industries, Infosys and HDFC Bank after a three-day rally. The 30-share barometer declined by 115.48 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 58,568.51 in choppy trade due to the expiry of monthly derivatives contracts. During the day, it touched a high of 58,890.92 and a low of 58,485.79.

Sensex succumbs to late sell-off, ends 77 pts lower

Sensex succumbs to late sell-off, ends 77 pts lower

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Sensex was pulled lower mainly by Maruti, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and SBI -- which suffered losses to the tune of 3 per cent.

Sensex tumbles 396 pts; Nifty slips below 18,000

Sensex tumbles 396 pts; Nifty slips below 18,000

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Reliance Industries was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by SBI, UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, NTPC and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, Maruti, M&M, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers.

IT, banking, FMCG shares drag Sensex down by 656 pts

IT, banking, FMCG shares drag Sensex down by 656 pts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Infosys fell the most among Sensex stocks, declining by 2.85 per cent. Among other IT stocks, TCS fell by 1.87 per cent, Wipro by 1.52 per cent, and HCL Tech by 1.70 per cent. NSE Nifty plunged by 174.65 points to close at 17,938.40.

RBI rate hike, Fed fears spook markets, Sensex plunges Rs 1300 pts

RBI rate hike, Fed fears spook markets, Sensex plunges Rs 1300 pts

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Equities went into a tailspin on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with a mid-cycle rate hike in a bid to tame soaring inflation.

Markets in freefall after US Fed's rate hike, Sensex down by 1046 pts

Markets in freefall after US Fed's rate hike, Sensex down by 1046 pts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Equity indices faced a heavy drubbing on Thursday after an initial rally, with Sensex tanking 1,045.60 points amid a largely bearish trend overseas after the US Federal Reserve hiked rates by 75 basis points.

Sensex drops 336 pts; Nifty ends below 18,200

Sensex drops 336 pts; Nifty ends below 18,200

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking around 5 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, Infosys, Tata Steel, TCS and Dr Reddy's.

Sensex drops 191 pts; Nifty ends near 17,000 level

Sensex drops 191 pts; Nifty ends near 17,000 level

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

NTPC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by M&M, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC.

After two-day selloff, Sensex surges 497 pts at close

After two-day selloff, Sensex surges 497 pts at close

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

HCL Tech was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Wipro, NTPC and Titan. Nifty advanced 187.05 points to 16,801.25.

Sensex plunges 1,190 pts; its lowest in 4 months

Sensex plunges 1,190 pts; its lowest in 4 months

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tata Steel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, sinking over 5 per cent, followed by SBI, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and NTPC. NSE Nifty tanked 371 points to 16,614.20.

Sensex halts 3-day decline, rebounds over 500 pts amid F&O expiry

Sensex halts 3-day decline, rebounds over 500 pts amid F&O expiry

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Equity benchmarks mustered gains for the first time this week on Thursday as investors piled into the recently-battered metal, bank and IT stocks amid expiry of monthly derivative contracts. Snapping its three-session losing streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 503.27 points or 0.94 per cent to settle at 54,252.53. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty gained 144.35 points or 0.90 per cent to end at 16,170.15.

Selling in auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down 196 pts

Selling in auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down 196 pts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Tata Steel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, M&M, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank and Maruti. NSE Nifty declined 70.75 points to close at 16,983.20.

Heavyweights Infy, RIL, HDFC drag Sensex down by 323 pts

Heavyweights Infy, RIL, HDFC drag Sensex down by 323 pts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Market benchmark Sensex tumbled over 323 points after an intense last-hour sell-off on Wednesday, triggered by losses mainly in index heavyweights Infosys, Reliance and HDFC.

Sensex closed up by 697 pts on gains in RIL, Infosys, TCS

Sensex closed up by 697 pts on gains in RIL, Infosys, TCS

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded from early lows to close over 1 per cent higher on Tuesday, helped by heavy buying in index heavyweight Reliance Industries, Infosys and TCS amid gains in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up by 696.81 points or 1.22 per cent at 57,989.30. It touched a high of 58,052.87 and a low of 56,930.30 in intra-day trade.

Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Infosys pull Sensex down by 427 pts

Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Infosys pull Sensex down by 427 pts

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Extending its losses for the fourth straight session, equity benchmark Sensex slumped 427 points on Friday, tracking weakness in Bajaj Finserv, L&T and Infosys amid a widespread sell-off in global markets. Relentless foreign fund outflows further weighed on the bourses, traders said. The 30-share BSE index ended 427.44 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 59,037.18. Similarly, the NSE Nifty plunged 139.85 points or 0.79 per cent to 17,617.15.

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.5 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, SBI, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, HUL, Axis Bank and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and Infosys were the laggards.

Sensex slips 123 pts tracking losses in index heavyweights

Sensex slips 123 pts tracking losses in index heavyweights

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 1 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, M&M, L&T, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank and HDFC. NSE Nifty slipped 31.60 points to 15,824.45.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex surges 488 pts at close

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming over 10 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HCL, TCS, Tech Mahindra and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty rose 144 points to 17,790.35.

Sensex rallies 534 pts led by gains in index heavyweights

Sensex rallies 534 pts led by gains in index heavyweights

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy's and Tata Steel.