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Sensex falls 535 pts dragged by HDFC & IT shares

Sensex falls 535 pts dragged by HDFC & IT shares

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Among the Sensex firms, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, HCL Technologies, HDFC Bank and Maruti were the major laggards. IndusInd Bank, ITC, Bharti Airtel and State Bank of India were among the winners.

WPL 2023: Figure Out The Top Performers

WPL 2023: Figure Out The Top Performers

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

While Mumbai Indians lay their hands on the inaugural WPL trophy, the season threw up a lot of standout performances.

Sensex snaps 4-day rally, falls 346 pts; Nifty down 99 pts

Sensex snaps 4-day rally, falls 346 pts; Nifty down 99 pts

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty cut short their four-day gaining streak to close lower by half a per cent on Wednesday due to profit-taking in banking oil and metal stocks amid weak trends in global markets.

Sensex rebounds 358 pts on buying in HDFC Bank, RIL

Sensex rebounds 358 pts on buying in HDFC Bank, RIL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, NTPC, State Bank of India, Tata Steel and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers. Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, HCL Tech and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the major laggards.

Late buying helps Sensex jump 270 pts; RIL, ICICI Bank shine

Late buying helps Sensex jump 270 pts; RIL, ICICI Bank shine

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Reliance Industries was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.69 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, JSW Steel, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services and Titan. In contrast, NTPC, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank, Infosys and Nestle were the major laggards.

Sensex falls 379 pts on profit taking in bank & IT stocks

Sensex falls 379 pts on profit taking in bank & IT stocks

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Wipro and Hindustan Unilever were the major laggards. Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv and Titan were among the winners.

Sensex declines 143 pts on unabated foreign fund outflows

Sensex declines 143 pts on unabated foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and UltraTech Cement were the major laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro and Maruti were among the gainers.

Foreign fund outflows continue; Sensex ends up 33 pts

Foreign fund outflows continue; Sensex ends up 33 pts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Maruti and Reliance Industries were the major gainers. ICICI Bank, NTPC, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Moonlighting? Be Ready To Pay Tax

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Failure to disclose any income can lead to penalties and legal issues.

Sensex sinks 1,053 pts to slip below 71K; HDFC Bank, RIL weigh

Sensex sinks 1,053 pts to slip below 71K; HDFC Bank, RIL weigh

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Among the Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank was the biggest loser and fell 6.13 per cent, followed by SBI (3.99 pc), Hindustan Unilever (3.82 pc), Axis Bank (3.41 pc) and HDFC Bank (3.23 pc). In contrast, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and PowerGrid defied the trend and closed with gains of up to 3.67 per cent. TCS and Bajaj Finserve were the other gainers.

Sensex rebounds 367 pts on firm global trends

Sensex rebounds 367 pts on firm global trends

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, NTPC jumped nearly 4 per cent after the company posted over 23 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in the April-June quarter of 2023-24. Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Maruti and JSW Steel were among the other major gainers.

Sensex ends up 635 pts on buying in auto, IT stocks

Sensex ends up 635 pts on buying in auto, IT stocks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday reversed their six-session losing streak and rebounded more than 1 per cent on value buying in auto, IT, financial and energy stocks. Better than expected quarterly financial results of corporates also boosted investor sentiments even as uncertainties persisted over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to analysts. In a largely range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 634.65 points or 1.01 per cent to settle at 63,782.80 points.

Don't Let Your Desk Job Stop You From Losing Belly Fat

Don't Let Your Desk Job Stop You From Losing Belly Fat

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Please get up and walk for five minutes every 1 to 2 hours, advises rediffGURU Nidhi Gupta.

Sensex jumps 727 pts on foreign fund inflows; m-cap hits $4 trn

Sensex jumps 727 pts on foreign fund inflows; m-cap hits $4 trn

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Wipro, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers. Nestle, Titan, Bajaj Finserv and UltraTech Cement were the laggards.

Sensex soars 92 pts at close

Sensex soars 92 pts at close

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The Nifty advanced 30 points to close at 1,775.

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest loser from the Sensex pack, skidding 1.83 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank and Nestle. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Infosys, HDFC Bank, HDFC and ITC were the gainers.

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2022

Points Table: T20 World Cup 2022

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

How the teams stand in the T20 World Cup 2022.

Sensex rebounds 377 pts, Nifty closes above 17,850

Sensex rebounds 377 pts, Nifty closes above 17,850

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher by more than half a per cent on Wednesday following buying in IT, financial and oil stocks after the RBI slowed down the pace of interest rate hikes. Ending its two-day slide, the 30-share BSE Sensex rebounded by 377.75 points or 0.63 per cent to close at 60,663.79 with 24 of its constituents posting gains. The broader Nifty of the NSE spurted by 150.20 points or 0.85 per cent to settle at 17,871.70, riding on a rally in Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and HDFC Life.

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday due to selling in financials, oil and IT stocks amid weak global trends.

Sensex rises 127 pts, Nifty nears 17k; RIL, Maruti shine

Sensex rises 127 pts, Nifty nears 17k; RIL, Maruti shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Maruti, Sun Pharma, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, ITC and HDFC Bank were the biggest gainers. Shares of Reliance Industries climbed 1.54 per cent, the most among the 30-share BSE constituents. Power Grid, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors were among the major laggards.

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Sensex declines 220 pts on selling in FMCG, steel shares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

ITC, Sun Pharma, Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, Wipro, Infosys, HUL, Bharti Airtel and Reliance were among the major losers. Kotak Bank rose the most by 1.59 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv. L&T, SBI, TCS and HDFC Bank also closed higher.

Sensex jumps 320 pts on gains in IT, financial shares

Sensex jumps 320 pts on gains in IT, financial shares

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 319 points on Monday on gains in IT and financial stocks after positive quarterly results amid supportive global cues. The 30-share BSE barometer rose by 319.90 or 0.53 per cent to close at 60,941.67. The index opened higher and gained more than 400 points to scale the 61,000 level. It touched a high of 61,113.27 and a low of 60,761.88 in the day.

Sensex ends 5-pts lower, tech stocks drag

Sensex ends 5-pts lower, tech stocks drag

Rediff.com13 May 2005

ITC, HLL, HDFC Bank up. Dr. Reddy's, Cipla, Infosys, Satyam down. Nifty down 2 points at 1991.

Sensex climbs 327 pts on firm global trends

Sensex climbs 327 pts on firm global trends

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 326.84 points on Monday, tracking gains in global equity markets and buying in index majors ICICI Bank and Hindustan Unilever. The 30-share BSE index gained 326.84 points or 0.62 per cent to settle at 53,234.77. During the day, it jumped 394.06 points or 0.74 per cent to 53,301.99. The NSE Nifty went higher by 83.30 points or 0.53 per cent to close at 15,835.35.

Sensex closes at 6,563, up 50 pts

Sensex closes at 6,563, up 50 pts

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

After surging to an intra-day high of 6,568 towards the fag-end, the Sensex ended at an another all-time closing high at 6,563 (up 50 pts) on firm buying in select heavyweight, banking and metal stocks.

Sensex gains 443 pts on heavy buying in index heavyweights

Sensex gains 443 pts on heavy buying in index heavyweights

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Equity benchmark indices rallied nearly 1 per cent to re-visit the 59,000-mark on Monday, tracking heavy buying in index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank. The BSE benchmark rose 442.65 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 59,245.98. During the day, it jumped 504.92 points or 0.85 per cent to 59,308.25.

Stock markets rise for 2nd session, Sensex gains 156 pts

Stock markets rise for 2nd session, Sensex gains 156 pts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 156 points while the Nifty closed above the 17,300 level on Thursday after gains in metal, IT and capital goods shares amid foreign capital inflows. The 30-share BSE benchmark gained 156.63 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 58,222.10. During the day, it jumped 513.29 points or 0.88 per cent to 58,578.76.

Sensex slides again, loses 2778 pts in four days

Sensex slides again, loses 2778 pts in four days

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Sliding for the fourth straight day, the BSE Sensex shed 152 points in choppy trade on Wednesday amid mixed global cues ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 430 points on Tuesday as investors booked profits in banking and financial stocks after sharp gains in the previous session. Investor focus returned to the Russia-Ukraine war and rising oil prices, traders said. The 30-share BSE gauge ended 435.24 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 60,176.50.

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 5 per cent, followed by L&T, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, M&M, Bajaj Finance and Infosys. NSE Nifty rose 47.10 points to 17,516.85.

Sensex nosedives 949 pts on Omicron scare

Sensex nosedives 949 pts on Omicron scare

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser, shedding nearly 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, TCS, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra.

Sensex slumps 617 pts; Nifty falls below 17,000

Sensex slumps 617 pts; Nifty falls below 17,000

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Equity markets opened the trade on a lower note on Monday, extending the previous day's fall, with the Sensex tanking 785 points in early trade, mirroring an extremely weak trend in Asian markets. Also, unabated foreign fund outflows and selling in index majors Reliance Industries, Infosys and TCS added to the weak sentiment. The BSE benchmark Sensex was trading 785 points lower at 56,412.14. The NSE Nifty declined 243.35 points to 16,928.60

Markets halt 6-day losing streak; Sensex jumps 237 pts

Markets halt 6-day losing streak; Sensex jumps 237 pts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Snapping a six-day losing run, equity indices settled in the green after a highly volatile session on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 237 points amid positive cues from European markets. The BSE benchmark gained 237.42 points or 0.46 per cent to settle at 51,597.84. During the day, it hit a high of 51,714.61 and a low of 51,062.93.

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

St Louis Rapid chess: Harikrishna in joint lead after 3 rounds

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After a win over Hikaru Nakamura in his opener, the Norwegian went down to Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second round. A draw with Wesley So in the third left the world no.1 in fifth spot.

Sensex surges 813 pts on Survey's growth projection

Sensex surges 813 pts on Survey's growth projection

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

In the Sensex pack, major gainers were Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, SBI and PowerGrid. NSE Nifty rallied 237.90 points to 17,339

Sensex slips 94 pts; Nifty falls to 16,569 level

Sensex slips 94 pts; Nifty falls to 16,569 level

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Markets continued to fall on Monday, with the Sensex declining 94 points as investors remained cautious amid unabated selling by foreign funds and elevated crude oil prices ahead of the RBI's policy decision later this week. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 93.91 points or 0.17 per cent to end at 55,675.32. During the day, it tanked 473.49 points or 0.84 per cent to 55,295.74.

Sensex tumbles 141 pts, Nifty by 48 pts

Sensex tumbles 141 pts, Nifty by 48 pts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

After swinging 439 points during the day, the 30-share Sensex ended 141.33 points, or 0.38 per cent, lower at 37,531.98. It hit an intra-day low of 37,480.53 and a high of 37,919.47.

Sensex tanks over 1,400 pts amid global market rout

Sensex tanks over 1,400 pts amid global market rout

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Equity benchmarks fell sharply on Thursday in line with an extremely weak trend in the global markets, with the Sensex plunging 1,154.78 points in early trade. Persistent foreign fund outflows and a spurt in crude oil prices also dampened sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark was trading 1,154.78 points lower at 53,053.75. The broader NSE Nifty tumbled 335.65 points to 15,904.65.

Sensex down 254 pts; index majors weigh

Sensex down 254 pts; index majors weigh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

HDFC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 2 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, HUL and Tech Mahindra.

Sensex plunges 778 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Sensex plunges 778 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted 778 points to close below the 55,500-level on Wednesday following a broad-based selloff in global markets as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated. The 30-share BSE index ended 778.38 points or 1.38 per cent lower at 55,468.90. Similarly, the NSE Nifty plunged 187.95 points or 1.12 per cent to 16,605.95.