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Sensex pares early gains; ends 15 points lower

Sensex pares early gains; ends 15 points lower

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 1 per cent, followed by Infosys, Reliance Industries, HUL, Nestle India and ITC. NSE Nifty ended 10.05 points higher at its new closing record of 16,634.65.

Reliance bounces back by 6 pc, Sensex up by 454 pts

Reliance bounces back by 6 pc, Sensex up by 454 pts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex rebounded 454 points on Thursday, boosted by gains in index heavyweight Reliance Industries amid a positive trend in global markets.

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in two days of heavy decline in the equity market, with the Sensex plunging 1,457 points on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 1,456.74 points or 2.68 per cent to settle at 52,846.70 on Monday. It had ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44 on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty end flat after scaling fresh lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty end flat after scaling fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank.

Sensex, Nifty end flat in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

ICICI Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, ITC, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank and PowerGrid.

Investors' wealth tumble over Rs 4.47 lakh cr amid market crash

Investors' wealth tumble over Rs 4.47 lakh cr amid market crash

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Investors became poorer by over Rs 4.47 lakh crore on Friday as markets faced severe drubbing, mirroring weak trends in global equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark dived 866.65 points or 1.56 per cent to settle at 54,835.58. During the day, it tumbled 1,115.48 points or 2 per cent to 54,586.75.

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

So far this month, another $4.5 billion (Rs 33,000 crore) has flown into domestic stocks.

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

While the FPI limit on most bond issues would not be raised above 6 per cent, there would be some in which there would be no limits, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

Markets snap 7-day winning run on profit-booking

Markets snap 7-day winning run on profit-booking

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

ITC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tanking over 6 per cent, followed by HUL, Titan, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and PowerGrid. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Bank and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Markets inch up to fresh highs; HDFC twins sparkle

Markets inch up to fresh highs; HDFC twins sparkle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Bajaj Finance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, HDFC, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel. On the other hand, HUL, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, TCS and ITC were among the laggards.

Sensex surges 226 points to end at record high

Sensex surges 226 points to end at record high

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, L&T and Maruti. NSE Nifty advanced 69.90 points to 15,860.35.

Sensex snaps 4-session winning run, ends 149 pts lower

Sensex snaps 4-session winning run, ends 149 pts lower

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Titan, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, Sun Pharma and Reliance Industries. The broader NSE Nifty slipped 41.20 points or 0.35 per cent to 11,896.45.

D-Street in bear hug; Sensex tumbles over 714 points

D-Street in bear hug; Sensex tumbles over 714 points

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Equity markets halted their two-day rally on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling 714.53 points amid weak global equities and selling in index majors Infosys, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Continuous foreign fund outflows also dented sentiments. The BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 714.53 points or 1.23 per cent to settle at 57,197.15. During the day, it plummeted 776.96 points or 1.34 per cent to 57,134.72. The NSE Nifty also declined 220.65 points or 1.27 per cent to 17,171.95.

Sensex tanks 883 points as rising COVID cases spooks investors

Sensex tanks 883 points as rising COVID cases spooks investors

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, slumping over 4 per cent, followed by ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, L&T, Asian Paints and Bajaj Auto. NSE Nifty tanked 258.40 points to 14,359.45.

Sensex drops 110 pts; RIL, IT stocks weigh

Sensex drops 110 pts; RIL, IT stocks weigh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

PowerGrid was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, ONGC, M&M, Axis Bank, TCS, Reliance Industries and Infosys. On the other hand, Asian Paints, Titan, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Auto were among the gainers.

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

'We are becoming a macro image of Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'If we go in the same direction as them, we cannot expect a different result from them.' 'Our fall is going to be very swift.' 'Within a decade, we can expect the situation to change for the worse.'

Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ultratech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging nearly 3 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, Tata Steel, TCS, L&T, SBI and HUL. NSE Nifty advanced 52.35 points to 18,308.10.

Sensex rallies 958 points to end at new lifetime high of 59,885

Sensex rallies 958 points to end at new lifetime high of 59,885

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by L&T, HDFC, Axis Bank, SBI, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank. NSE Nifty soared 276.30 points to its new closing peak of 17,823.

Sensex rallies 412 points in volatile trade

Sensex rallies 412 points in volatile trade

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The Sensex jumped 412.23 points on Friday, braving heavy volatility during the day, amid the Reserve Bank of India maintaining status quo on the benchmark lending rate and buying in index heavyweights Reliance Industries Limited and ITC. The BSE Sensex climbed 412.23 points or 0.70 per cent to settle at 59,447.18. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 59,654.44 and a low 58,876.36. The Nifty also gained 144.80 points or 0.82 per cent to finish at 17,784.35.

India pips US; is 2nd most attractive manufacturing hub globally

India pips US; is 2nd most attractive manufacturing hub globally

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

India has overtaken the United States (US) to become the second-most sought-after manufacturing destination globally, driven mainly by cost competitiveness, according to real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. China remains at number one position, the consultant said in its 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index, which assessed the most advantageous locations for global manufacturing among 47 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific (APAC). "India takes the second spot after China as the most sought-after manufacturing destination globally," Cushman and Wakefield said in a statement. The US is at third position, followed by Canada, Czech Republic, Indonesia, Lithuania, Thailand, Malaysia and Poland. In last year's report, the US was at second position while India ranked third.

Sensex zooms 834 points; Nifty reclaims 14,500 level

Sensex zooms 834 points; Nifty reclaims 14,500 level

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 7 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, L&T, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma and NTPC. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, ITC and M&M were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty surge to fresh lifetime peaks

Sensex, Nifty surge to fresh lifetime peaks

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 7 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, Titan, HCL Tech, SBI, PowerGrid, TCS and IndusInd Bank. NSE Nifty climbed 139.45 points to its new closing high of 17,519.45.

'Sensex gives second highest returns to investors in Asia'

'Sensex gives second highest returns to investors in Asia'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

An analysis of major Asian countries' stock indices show that the 30-share Sensex gave the second maximum cumulative returns, while the highest return was given by Indonesia's benchmark Jakarta Composite Index, the Economic Survey 2011-12 said.

Sensex rises 164 pts; Nifty reclaims 11,000-level

Sensex rises 164 pts; Nifty reclaims 11,000-level

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Yes Bank, Maruti, L&T, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, SBI, ONGC, HDFC and Hero MotoCorp, rising up to 4.47 per cent.

Sensex surges 724 pts on global cues; Nifty tops 12,100

Sensex surges 724 pts on global cues; Nifty tops 12,100

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

SBI was the top gainer, soaring over 5 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and HCL Tech.

Sensex rallies 689 pts to end at fresh high; Nifty tops 14,350

Sensex rallies 689 pts to end at fresh high; Nifty tops 14,350

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 6 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, PowerGrid and NTPC. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, ITC and HDFC were the laggards.

Sensex soars past 52K; Nifty tops 15,300

Sensex soars past 52K; Nifty tops 15,300

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 2 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, HDFC, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank and SBI. On the other hand, ONGC, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Sun Pharma and TCS were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks; bank, IT stocks shine

Sensex, Nifty scale fresh peaks; bank, IT stocks shine

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 6 per cent, followed by HDFC, IndusInd Bank, TCS, Asian Paints, Titan, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, ONGC, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, M&M and Reliance Industries were among the laggards.

Pollution may cut short Indians' lives by 9 years, more in Maha, MP

Pollution may cut short Indians' lives by 9 years, more in Maha, MP

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

India is the most polluted country in the world, with more than 480 million people or about 40 per cent of its population living in the Indo-Gangetic plains in the north where pollution levels regularly exceed those found anywhere else in the world by an order of magnitude, stated the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report.

Bulls are back in action; Sensex surges 514 points

Bulls are back in action; Sensex surges 514 points

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by HUL, UltraTech Cement, Nestle India, Kotak Bank, Dr Reddy's and Titan. NSE Nifty surged 157.90 points to 17,234.15.

Sensex rebounds 230 pts tracking gains in HDFC twins, RIL, SBI

Sensex rebounds 230 pts tracking gains in HDFC twins, RIL, SBI

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 4 per cent, followed by Titan, SBI, HUL, IndusInd Bank and UltraTech Cement. NSE Nifty advanced 63.15 points to 15,746.50.

Sensex ends below 24,000 on Asia meltdown, oil woes

Sensex ends below 24,000 on Asia meltdown, oil woes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Sensex lost 184 points to trade at 23,878 and the Nifty has dropped 55 points to quote at 7,254.

Air pollution reducing life expectancy in India by 5 years

Air pollution reducing life expectancy in India by 5 years

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The residents of Delhi stand to lose 10 years of life expectancy if the current air pollution level persists.

Financial, pharma stocks give Sensex a 359-point boost

Financial, pharma stocks give Sensex a 359-point boost

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj FinServ, SBI, IndusInd Bank, Dr Reddy's, Tech Mahindra, ITC and Kotak Bank were the prominent gainers - rising up to 7.29 per cent. NSE Nifty climbed 102.40 points to end at 15,737.75.

Sensex rallies 529 points; Nifty tops 13,700

Sensex rallies 529 points; Nifty tops 13,700

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, ONGC, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, Nestle India and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards.

Sensex tanks 1,407 pts as new COVID-19 strain in UK triggers global selloff

Sensex tanks 1,407 pts as new COVID-19 strain in UK triggers global selloff

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

All Sensex components ended in the red, with ONGC leading the pack by tanking around 9 per cent. IndusInd Bank, M&M, SBI, NTPC, ITC, Axis Bank and PowerGrid shed up to 7 per cent.

Sensex rallies 558 pts on gains in RIL, HDFC Bank and L&T

Sensex rallies 558 pts on gains in RIL, HDFC Bank and L&T

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty surged 168.05 points to 14,653.05.

Sensex ends at new all-time high after gaining 154 pts

Sensex ends at new all-time high after gaining 154 pts

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Equity benchmark Sensex climbed 154 points to end at a fresh all-time high on Monday, tracking gains in ICICI Bank, L&T and Kotak Bank amid persistent foreign fund inflows and a largely positive trend in global markets.

Markets scale new peaks; Sensex jumps 182 points

Markets scale new peaks; Sensex jumps 182 points

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by TCS, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, Infosys and Kotak Bank. Nifty rose for the sixth consecutive day, up 37.20 points or 0.28 per cent to 13,392.95.

Sensex zooms 569 points to fresh record

Sensex zooms 569 points to fresh record

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and NTPC. Nifty surged 176.80 points to a new lifetime closing high of 18,338.55.