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Buying in index majors push Sensex up 327 points

Buying in index majors push Sensex up 327 points

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks started the first day of trade of the New Year on a positive note and ended with smart gains, propelled by buying in index majors Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid a firm trend in European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 327.05 points or 0.54 per cent to settle at 61,167.79 on Monday. During the day, it jumped 382.05 points or 0.62 per cent to 61,222.79.

Sensex slips below 61K; Nifty retains 18,000 mark

Sensex slips below 61K; Nifty retains 18,000 mark

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex declined over 410 points to close below the 61,000-mark on Thursday, tracking weakness in M&M, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries amid widespread selling pressure in global markets. A depreciating rupee also put pressure on domestic equities, traders said. In a subdued session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 419.85 points or 0.69 per cent lower at 60,613.70.

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.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex and Nifty ended marginally down on Tuesday tracking losses in metal, banking and financial stocks. Investors also remained concerned over persistent foreign fund outflows, traders said. Falling for the fifth consecutive session, the 30-share BSE index ended 37.70 points or 0.07 per cent lower at 57,107.52. Similarly, the NSE Nifty shed 8.90 points or 0.05 per cent to close at 17,007.40.

Markets in free fall; Sensex tanks 954 points

Markets in free fall; Sensex tanks 954 points

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices fell sharply on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty tumbling nearly 2 per cent each amid weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows. Falling for the fourth straight day, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 953.70 points or 1.64 per cent to settle at 57,145.22. During the day, it plummeted 1,060.68 points or 1.82 per cent to 57,038.24.

Sensex declines 51 points; Nifty settles flat

Sensex declines 51 points; Nifty settles flat

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The Sensex ended over 51 points lower on Monday while the Nifty settled flat amid a weak trend in global markets and continuous foreign fund outflows. Markets are awaiting the November inflation data to be announced later in the day, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 51.10 points or 0.08 per cent to settle at 62,130.57. During the day, it tumbled 505.52 points or 0.81 per cent to 61,676.15. The broader NSE Nifty ended at 18,497.15, marginally higher by 0.55 points.

Markets tumble nearly 2%; Sensex tanks 1,021 points

Markets tumble nearly 2%; Sensex tanks 1,021 points

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Equity indices fell sharply by nearly 2 per cent each, extending their decline for the third day running on Friday, amid an overall bearish trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,020.80 points or 1.73 per cent to settle at 58,098.92. During the day, it tumbled 1,137.77 points or 1.92 per cent to 57,981.95.

Sensex down 334 points as metal, power shares retreat amid FII outflows

Sensex down 334 points as metal, power shares retreat amid FII outflows

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Benchmark Sensex dropped 334 points on Monday due to intense selling pressure in metal and power stocks as FII outflows dampened investor sentiment. Besides, a sharp decline in the rupee against the US dollar also put pressure on domestic equities, traders said. After losing nearly 500 points, the 30-share BSE index recovered some lost ground to settle at 334.98 points or 0.55 per cent lower at 60,506.90. During the session, the index touched its intra-day low of 60,345.61.

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks ended over 1 per cent higher on Monday amid positive trends in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries and IT counters. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 846.94 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 60,747.31. During the day, it jumped 989.04 points or 1.65 per cent to 60,889.41.

Sensex climbs over 224 points, Nifty dips

Sensex climbs over 224 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

From the Sensex pack, ITC jumped 4.74 per cent. The other major gainers were IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank. HDFC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Power Grid and HDFC Bank were the major laggards.

Sensex crosses 60,000-mark ahead of Budget

Sensex crosses 60,000-mark ahead of Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Equity benchmarks climbed in early trade on Wednesday amid an overall positive trend in the global markets and ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2023-24. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 516.97 points to 60,066.87. The broader NSE Nifty climbed 153.15 points to 17,815.30.

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, State Bank of India, ITC, Titan, Tata Motors and ICICI Bank were among the major winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints and HDFC were among the major laggards.

Markets end in red; Sensex tanks 461 points

Markets end in red; Sensex tanks 461 points

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty declined nearly 1 per cent on Friday, in tandem with a weak trend in overseas markets amid hawkish tone of global central banks. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 461.22 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 61,337.81. During the day, it tumbled 506.5 points or 0.81 per cent to 61,292.53.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Asian Paints, ITC, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Wipro, Infosys and Maruti were the major gainers. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards.

Sensex jumps 474 points to settle at fresh all-time closing high of 67,572

Sensex jumps 474 points to settle at fresh all-time closing high of 67,572

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

ITC was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising nearly 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever and JSW Steel. On the other hand, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally down in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally down in volatile trade

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement were the biggest laggards. IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Reliance Industries, HDFC and Tata Steel were the prominent winners.

South Korea's Halloween Horror

South Korea's Halloween Horror

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

It was a horrific Halloween for South Korea as the death toll in Saturday's Seoul stampede rose to 151.

Markets end in red; Sensex falls 263 points

Markets end in red; Sensex falls 263 points

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Equity indices ended lower on Wednesday amid mixed global market trends ahead of the keenly awaited US Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 262.96 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 59,456.78. During the day, it tanked 444.34 points or 0.74 per cent to 59,275.40. The NSE Nifty went lower by 97.90 points or 0.55 per cent to end at 17,718.35.

Sensex jumps 579 points; Nifty up over 1%

Sensex jumps 579 points; Nifty up over 1%

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Equity indices ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty rallying over 1 per cent, helped by across-the-board buying and recovery in the US and Asian markets. Foreign fund inflows also added to the momentum. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 578.51 points or 0.98 per cent to settle at 59,719.74.

Sensex, Nifty pare early gains to close lower

Sensex, Nifty pare early gains to close lower

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Benchmark equity index Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains and ended lower on Monday as investor sentiment was hit due to unabated foreign fund outflows and losses in index heavyweights Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 168.21 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 60,092.97 as 15 of its constituents dropped. The barometer opened higher and touched a high of 60,586.77 in morning session. Later in the day, it fell 297.35 points or 0.49 per cent to 59,963.83.

Sensex hits 63K for first time; Nifty ends at fresh high

Sensex hits 63K for first time; Nifty ends at fresh high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex settled above the 63,000-level for the first time on Wednesday, extending its winning momentum to seventh day amid a largely positive trend in global markets and continuous foreign fund inflows.

Markets settle lower on fag-end sell-off; Sensex falls 311 points

Markets settle lower on fag-end sell-off; Sensex falls 311 points

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday as a fag-end sell-off wiped out early gains, with IT and bank stocks playing spoilsport amid monthly derivatives expiry. After remaining in the positive territory for most part of the trade, the BSE Sensex suddenly came under selling pressure during the last half-hour of the session, declining 310.71 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 58,774.72. During the day, it hit a high of 59,484.35 and a low of 58,666.41.

Sensex tanks 1,093 points; closes below 60K

Sensex tanks 1,093 points; closes below 60K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices faced severe drubbing on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling nearly 2 per cent each amid feeble global market trends. Foreign fund outflows and fears of recession in the global economy have dented investor sentiments. Falling for the third day in a row, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,093.22 points or 1.82 per cent to settle at 58,840.79.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty faced heavy drubbing on Thursday, falling over 1 per cent each, in tandem with weak global markets following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and its hawkish stance. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 878.88 points or 1.40 per cent to settle at 61,799.03. During the day, it tumbled 962.3 points or 1.53 per cent to 61,715.61.

Sensex, Nifty settle at fresh lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty settle at fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Sensex and Nifty ended at fresh lifetime peaks on Tuesday amid a largely firm trend in other Asian markets and continuous foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 177.04 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 62,681.84, its fresh record closing high. During the day, it jumped 382.6 points or 0.61 per cent to its lifetime intra-day peak of 62,887.40.

Sensex, Nifty close lower on selloff in power, metal stocks

Sensex, Nifty close lower on selloff in power, metal stocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains to close in the red on Wednesday after a selloff in power, metal and consumer durable stocks amid a weak trend in global equities. However, a rally in the rupee against the US dollar and unabated foreign capital inflows helped the indices restrict the losses, traders said. In a largely range-bound session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 151.60 points or 0.25 per cent lower at 61,033.55.

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Srikanth's Asian Games dream: Can he overcome the odds?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Srikanth eyes elusive Asian Games medal, hopes to be third time lucky

OTT: Witches, Cannibals, Spies, Romance!

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Rediff.com19 May 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Sensex, Nifty settle lower amid weak global markets

Sensex, Nifty settle lower amid weak global markets

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by losses in banking stocks amid weak global market trends. The 30-share Sensex declined by 168.08 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 59,028.91. During the day, it fell 474.1 points or 0.80 per cent to 58,722.89. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 31.20 points or 0.18 per cent to 17,624.40.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sensex slumps 520 points after 9-day rally, Infy down 9 pc

Sensex slumps 520 points after 9-day rally, Infy down 9 pc

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure after a nine-session rally on Monday, as massive sell-off in IT, tech and telecom counters unnerved investors.

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Infosys, banking stocks boost markets; Sensex rises 685 points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher on Friday, helped by heavy buying in Infosys and banking stocks amid a rally in global stock markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 684.64 points or 1.20 per cent to settle at 57,919.97. During the day, it rallied 1,199.79 points or 2.09 per cent to 58,435.12.

After 8 days, investors book profit; Sensex ends down 416 points

After 8 days, investors book profit; Sensex ends down 416 points

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, halting their eight-day rally, amid a weak trend in global markets and emergence of profit-taking. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 415.69 points or 0.66 per cent to settle at 62,868.50. During the day, it tanked 604.56 points or 0.95 per cent to 62,679.63.

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% amid weak global trends

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% amid weak global trends

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty took a beating on Thursday and dropped over 1 per cent each, weighed by selling in index major Reliance Industries, IT and banking stocks amid weak global trends. The BSE Sensex fell 770.48 points or 1.29 per cent to settle at 58,766.59. During the day, it tanked 1,014.5 points or 1.70 per cent to 58,522.57. Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined 216.50 points or 1.22 per cent to close at 17,542.80.

Sensex crosses 64,000 for the first time; Nifty ends at 18,972

Sensex crosses 64,000 for the first time; Nifty ends at 18,972

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, NTPC, Tata Motors, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HDFC Bank and Power Grid were among the major gainers. Wipro and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

Sensex up 38 points; bank stocks shine

Sensex up 38 points; bank stocks shine

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ticked higher for the ninth straight session on Thursday, buoyed by fag-end buying in banking, financial and realty stocks amid encouraging domestic retail inflation data. Weak trends in IT counters and fall in the overnight US equity markets triggered by fresh concerns over recession, however, put a check on market's uptrend. In a largely subdued session, the 30-share BSE Sensex went up marginally by 38.23 points or 0.06 per cent to settle at 60,431.

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Reliance drives Sensex by over 200 points

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks ended higher on Friday helped by buying in index major Reliance Industries along with fresh foreign fund inflows. Extending its previous day's rally, the 30-share BSE benchmark climbed 203.01 points or 0.34 per cent to settle at 59,959.85. During the day, it jumped 376.33 points or 0.62 per cent to 60,133.17.

BSE, NSE end marginally lower amid weak global cues

BSE, NSE end marginally lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally down in a volatile trade on Friday following profit booking in financials and IT shares amid a weak trend in global equity markets. Snapping its two-day gaining streak, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 30.81 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 58,191.29. During the day, it fell 370.95 points or 0.63 per cent to 57,851.15.

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday after two days of fall, helped by buying in metal, telecom and auto stocks amid a firm trend in global markets. Automakers led by Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra reporting robust wholesales of passenger vehicles and GST collections crossing Rs 1.50 lakh crore for the third straight month in May also added to the optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 118.57 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 62,547.11.

Markets rebound over 2%; Sensex spurts 1,277 points

Markets rebound over 2%; Sensex spurts 1,277 points

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Tuesday to close over 2 per cent higher amid positive trends in global equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex spurted 1,276.66 points or 2.25 per cent to settle at 58,065.47. During the day, it zoomed 1,311.13 points or 2.30 per cent to 58,099.94. The broader NSE Nifty rallied 386.95 points or 2.29 per cent to end at 17,274.30.