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Markets gain for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Markets gain for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rose by nearly 1 per cent on Friday, extending gains for a second day on the back of buying in banking, financials and energy stocks in line with firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced further by 462.26 points or 0.88 per cent to settle at 52,727.98. During the day, it rallied 644.15 points or 1.23 per cent to 52,909.87. The Nifty gained 142.60 points or 0.92 per cent to settle at 15,699.25.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty closed marginally higher in a volatile trade on Tuesday as gains in FMCG, power and energy stocks helped the indices extend gains for a fifth straight day. The 30-share BSE benchmark ended 20.86 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 58,136.36 with 16 of its constituents ending in the red. During the day, it hit a high of 58,328.41 and a low of 57,744.70.

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance emerged as the biggest gainer by climbing 2.95 per cent. Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Maruti, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel were the other major winners. HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Titan were among the laggards.

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Sensex hits record high; closes at 62,273

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed at an all-time high of 62,272.68 on Thursday, tracking a firm trend in global markets after the US Fed minutes indicated a slower pace of rate increase that bolstered investors' sentiment. Extending its rally to the third straight day, the 30-share BSE benchmark rallied 762.10 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 62,272.68, its record closing peak. During the day, it jumped 901.75 points or 1.46 per cent to its lifetime high of 62,412.33.he broader NSE Nifty gained 216.85 points or 1.19 per cent to end at 18,484.10.

Markets rally for 2nd day; Sensex jumps 1,041 points

Markets rally for 2nd day; Sensex jumps 1,041 points

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices rallied on Thursday with the Sensex and Nifty climbing nearly 2 per cent, helped by heavy buying in Bajaj Finance shares amid a mixed trend in the global equity markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 1,041.47 points or 1.87 per cent to settle at 56,857.79. During the day, it rallied 1,097.9 points or 1.96 per cent to 56,914.22. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 287.80 points or 1.73 per cent to 16,929.60.

Sensex ends in green after 3 days; RIL, IT stocks spurt

Sensex ends in green after 3 days; RIL, IT stocks spurt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Equity indices staged a pullback on Tuesday after three days of declines as investors scooped up IT, metal and consumption stocks amid a largely positive trend overseas. A recovery in the rupee added to the momentum, traders said. Overcoming a wobbly start, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 274.12 points or 0.45 per cent to settle at 61,418.96.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Sensex, Nifty rebound over 1% as financials, FMCG shares gain

Sensex, Nifty rebound over 1% as financials, FMCG shares gain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty jumped over 1 per cent on Wednesday amid foreign funds turning net buyers of domestic equities after a long gap and positive opening in European stock markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark index climbed 616.62 points or 1.16 per cent to settle at 53,750.97. During the day, it rallied 684.96 points or 1.28 per cent to 53,819.31.

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.39 lakh crore on Monday in line with a weak trend in the global equity markets. The BSE Sensex tanked 861.25 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 57,972.62. During the day, it tumbled 1,466.4 points or 2.49 per cent to 57,367.47.

Sensex climbs 284 points to settle at 55,682

Sensex climbs 284 points to settle at 55,682

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices bounced back after falling in early trade on Thursday and logged the fifth day of gain amid a decline in crude oil prices and foreign funds inflow. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 284.42 points or 0.51 per cent to settle at 55,681.95. During the day, it jumped 340.96 points or 0.61 per cent to 55,738.49. The broader NSE Nifty went higher by 84.40 points or 0.51 per cent to 16,605.25.

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

North Korea made its decision to pull out of Tokyo at a meeting of its Olympic committee and Sports Minister Kim Il Guk on March 25, the ministry said on its website.

IT, oil, banking shares boost Sensex by 760 points

IT, oil, banking shares boost Sensex by 760 points

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty spurted over 1 per cent at close on Monday following buying in IT, oil and gas and banking shares bolstered by firm global trends. Rising for a second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 760.37 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 54,521.15. During the day, it jumped 795.88 points or 1.48 per cent to 53,760.78. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 229.30 points or 1.43 per cent to 16,278.50 as 41 of its constituents advanced.

Sensex climbs over 379 points; Nifty above 17,800

Sensex climbs over 379 points; Nifty above 17,800

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by over 379 points on Tuesday as gains in oil & gas, banking and auto shares helped the barometer continue winning run for the third straight session. The 30-share BSE benchmark index advanced 379.43 points or 0.64 per cent to settle at 59,842.21. During the day, it jumped 460.25 points or 0.77 per cent to 59,923.03. The broader NSE Nifty climbed 127.10 points or 0.72 per cent to 17,825.25 as 42 of its constituents advanced.

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old cybersecurity major from Seoul ruthlessly attacked Varun Manish Chheda on October 5 by stabbing him multiple times in the head and neck before he called authorities to report his 20-year-old roommate was dead, prosecutors argued, according to the Journal & Courier on Thursday.

Markets rally over 1%; Sensex jumps 632 points

Markets rally over 1%; Sensex jumps 632 points

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Equity markets extended their rally on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty jumping over 1 per cent each, in tandem with a positive trend in global equities. Buying in Infosys and banking counters helped markets maintain their winning run. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 632.13 points or 1.17 per cent to settle at 54,884.66.

Sensex pares gains to settle over 100 points lower

Sensex pares gains to settle over 100 points lower

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex on Tuesday gave up intra-day gains to close lower by a little over 100 points on emergence of fag-end selling in FMCG, banking and IT stocks and weak opening in European stock markets. The 30-share BSE index declined 100.42 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 53,134.35. During the day, it jumped 631.16 points or 1.18 per cent to 53,865.93.

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

Sensex falls 111 points; RIL tumbles over 7%

Sensex falls 111 points; RIL tumbles over 7%

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices settled lower on Friday, with the Sensex declining 111 points on the back of a sharp fall in index heavyweight Reliance Industries. The BSE benchmark went lower by 111.01 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 52,907.93. During the day, it tanked 924.69 points or 1.74 per cent to 52,094.25. The NSE Nifty dipped 28.20 points or 0.18 per cent to close at 15,752.05.

Sensex surges 563 points as RIL, HDFC twins shine

Sensex surges 563 points as RIL, HDFC twins shine

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks shrugged off lacklustre global cues to clock smart gains on Tuesday, buoyed by strong buying interest in index heavyweights Reliance Industries and HDFC twins. However, a depreciating rupee and unabated foreign fund outflows capped the gains, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 562.75 points or 0.94 per cent to settle at 60,655.72.

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

SQUID GAME Takes Over The World

SQUID GAME Takes Over The World

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Ever since the children's game turned into a Web series on Netflix, it has become a worldwide craze.

Markets rebound nearly 1% on gains in auto, IT stocks

Markets rebound nearly 1% on gains in auto, IT stocks

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Thursday to close higher by nearly 1 per cent on gains in banking, IT and auto shares amid mixed global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 443.19 points or 0.86 per cent to settle at 52,265.72. During the day, it rallied 694.26 points or 1.33 per cent to 52,516.79. The NSE Nifty advanced 143.35 points or 0.93 per cent to 15,556.65.

Sensex zoomed 934 points to settle at 52,532

Sensex zoomed 934 points to settle at 52,532

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Benchmark indices advanced for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty jumping nearly 2 per cent each, mirroring a rally in global equity markets. Buying in index majors Reliance Industries and IT stocks buoyed the benchmarks. The BSE Sensex zoomed 934.23 points or 1.81 per cent to settle at 52,532.07. During the day, it rallied 1,201.56 points or 2.32 per cent to 52,799.40. The NSE Nifty climbed 288.65 points or 1.88 per cent to finish at 15,638.80.

Sensex snaps 5-day rout, rebounds 367 points

Sensex snaps 5-day rout, rebounds 367 points

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 7 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, SBI, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel and NTPC.

Dragged by RIL, Sensex ends down 306 points

Dragged by RIL, Sensex ends down 306 points

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices fell on Monday with the BSE Sensex declining 306 points, mainly dragged down by Reliance Industries. Foreign funds outflow also added to the overall bearish trend in equities on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark fell 306.01 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 55,766.22. During the day, it declined 535.15 points or 0.95 per cent to 55,537.08. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 88.45 points or 0.53 per cent to 16,631.

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.

Recovery in global markets pushes Sensex by 491 points

Recovery in global markets pushes Sensex by 491 points

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for a second straight session on Monday following buying in index majors Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and recovery in global markets.

IT, financial stocks drag Sensex down by 773 points

IT, financial stocks drag Sensex down by 773 points

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Tech Mahindra was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Infosys, HCL Tech, SBI, Kotak Bank and HDFC. NSE Nifty plunged 231.10 points to 17,374.75.

Markets rebound after 2-day slide; Sensex jumps 777 points

Markets rebound after 2-day slide; Sensex jumps 777 points

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Tuesday after falling for the past two sessions, with the Sensex rallying nearly 777 points, helped by buying in index major Reliance Industries and recovery in global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 776.72 points or 1.37 per cent to end at 57,356.61. During the day, it rallied 862.35 points or 1.52 per cent to 57,442.24. The broader NSE Nifty gained 246.85 points or 1.46 per cent to finish at 17,200.80.

Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Wipro, and Bharti Airtel. NSE Nifty jumped 197.05 points to end at 17,463.80.

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

Selling in oil, banking & IT shares drag markets down

Selling in oil, banking & IT shares drag markets down

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty reversed their early gains to close lower on Wednesday due to selling in oil & gas, banking and IT stocks amid weak trends in European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 372.46 points or 0.69 per cent to close at 53,514.15, extending its falling streak to a third day. The index opened higher and touched the day's high of 54,211.22 amid gains in Asian markets.

Sensex falls 87 points on selling in IT counters

Sensex falls 87 points on selling in IT counters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices turned highly volatile in the last hour of trade on Monday, with the Sensex falling 86.61 points after three days of gain amid heavy selling in IT counters and weak trends in global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark declined 86.61 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 54,395.23. During the day, it fell by 391.31 points or 0.71 per cent to 54,090.53.

Sensex, Nifty soar nearly 2% on gains in RIL, Infosys

Sensex, Nifty soar nearly 2% on gains in RIL, Infosys

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Extending their rally to a third straight day, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped nearly 2 per cent on Monday on heavy buying in Reliance Industries and Infosys amid a firm trend in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 1,041.08 points or 1.90 per cent to settle at 55,925.74. During the day, it gained 1,197.99 points or 2.18 per cent to 56,082.65. The broader NSE Nifty jumped 308.95 points or 1.89 per cent to settle at 16,661.40.

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.'

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.

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rekabi's statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional, adding "there was poor scheduling and I was called to climb unpredictably".

Markets rebound; Sensex, Nifty rally almost 3%

Markets rebound; Sensex, Nifty rally almost 3%

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Equity benchmarks bounced back sharply on Friday after facing a heavy drubbing in the previous trade, with the Sensex and Nifty jumping nearly 3 per cent, aided by positive trends from global markets and across-the-board buying. Index majors Reliance Industries and HDFC twins saw robust buying, helping the benchmarks. The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 1,534.16 points or 2.91 per cent to settle at 54,326.39.

Investors poorer by Rs 4.90 lakh cr as Sensex tumbles nearly 2%

Investors poorer by Rs 4.90 lakh cr as Sensex tumbles nearly 2%

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Investors' wealth eroded by over Rs 4.90 lakh crore on Friday amid a sharp fall in equities. 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. The market capitalisation of the BSE-listed firms plummeted by Rs 4,90,162.55 crore to Rs 2,76,64,566.79 crore on Friday.

Losses in index majors drag Sensex down by 314 points

Losses in index majors drag Sensex down by 314 points

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Axis Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Dr Reddy's and M&M. NSE Nifty fell by 100.55 points to 17,898.65.