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Sensex plunges 695 pts on profit-booking; Nifty drops below 12,900

Sensex plunges 695 pts on profit-booking; Nifty drops below 12,900

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Kotak Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, falling around 3 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints. On the other hand, ONGC, PowerGrid and IndusInd Bank were the gainers.

Bank rally helps Sensex zoom 1,030 points in extended trade

Bank rally helps Sensex zoom 1,030 points in extended trade

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI. NSE Nifty zoomed 274.20 points to end at 14,982.

Sensex rises 145 points to scale fresh peak

Sensex rises 145 points to scale fresh peak

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, M&M, Bajaj Finserv and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty advanced 33.95 points to a fresh high of 16,563.05.

Sensex surges 506 pts to close at record high

Sensex surges 506 pts to close at record high

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sun Pharma was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 5 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, ONGC, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Auto. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Titan, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and NTPC were among the laggards.

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SBI was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 5 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, PowerGrid, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan were among the gainers.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sensex snaps 6-session falling streak; Yes Bank soars 10%

Sensex snaps 6-session falling streak; Yes Bank soars 10%

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The broader NSE Nifty rose 32.15 points or 0.29 per cent to settle at 11,284.30.

RBI move lifts market mood; Sensex rallies 460 points

RBI move lifts market mood; Sensex rallies 460 points

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

SBI was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 2 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, M&M, Bajaj Auto and Maruti. NSE Nifty advanced 135.55 points to 14,819.05.

Markets fall for 6th session; Sensex dives 588 points

Markets fall for 6th session; Sensex dives 588 points

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Dr Reddy's, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, Infosys, TCS and Bajaj FinServ were the major losers. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank ended with gains.

Sensex, Nifty race to over 1-week high amid global stock rally

Sensex, Nifty race to over 1-week high amid global stock rally

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The 30-share BSE Sensex surged by 477.24 points or 0.83 per cent to close at more than one-week high of 57,897.48. As many as 28 of its constituents closed with gains while two declined. The broad-based Nifty of the National Stock Exchange rose by 147.20 points or 0.86 per cent to settle 17,233.45, tracking gains in Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, and Reliance Industries.

Sensex snaps 6-day winning run to end 129 pts lower

Sensex snaps 6-day winning run to end 129 pts lower

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Asian Paints was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, falling around 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel and HCL Tech were among the gainers.

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

10 high dividend paying stocks across sectors that are expected to maintain or even increase their pay-outs in FY23 thanks to faster earnings growth in the last four quarters.

Consumer confidence: India tops the Asian list

Consumer confidence: India tops the Asian list

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

At 81.2, in an index which is calculated with zero as the most pessimistic 100 as the most optimistic, India was the leader of the pack in Asia, said MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence.

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

India's hunger problem worse than North Korea, Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The country ranked 100th out of 119 countries on the global hunger index, slipping three positions from last year.

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

India most booked destination globally in 2020, Delhi on top: Oyo report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In December, over 1.7 million people have checked in over the weekends.

Kashmir uncertainty drags Sensex down over 418 points

Kashmir uncertainty drags Sensex down over 418 points

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The 50-share Nifty plunged by 134.75 points or 1.23 per cent to close at 10,862.60 points as 38 of its constituents declined.

Bank stocks drag Sensex 441 points lower; Nifty slips below 15K-level

Bank stocks drag Sensex 441 points lower; Nifty slips below 15K-level

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank, SBI, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj FinServ emerged as major laggards.

Sensex soars 750 points as investors cheer Q3 GDP data

Sensex soars 750 points as investors cheer Q3 GDP data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Top performers were PowerGrid, ONGC, Ultratech Cement, Asian Paint, Kotak Bank and Titan. Nifty settled with a gain of 232.40 points at 14,761.55.

Markets soar for 5th straight day; Sensex rallies 553 pts

Markets soar for 5th straight day; Sensex rallies 553 pts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, HDFC twins and Kotak Bank. NSE Nifty surged 143.25 points or 1.18 per cent to 12,263.55.

Sensex rallies 495 points to cross 46k for first time

Sensex rallies 495 points to cross 46k for first time

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries and ITC. Broader NSE Nifty rallied 136.15 points or 1.02 per cent to its new record high of 13,529.10.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Sensex tanks 306 points; HDFC twins sink

Sensex tanks 306 points; HDFC twins sink

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

HDFC and HDFC Bank were the biggest losers in the Sensex pack, plunging 5.09 per cent and 3.32 per cent, respectively, after the private bank reported a rise in non-performing assets.

Beauty products lead FMCG's smart recovery in June

Beauty products lead FMCG's smart recovery in June

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Overall, the domestic FMCG market bounced back to levels of 98 in June compared with 75 in May and 101 in March before the nationwide lockdown was announced. The pre-Covid March index for foods was 103, and for non-foods, it was 99.

2022: Be Choosy About Stocks

2022: Be Choosy About Stocks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

So which sectors are likely to do well in 2022? Should you focus on domestic economy-related sectors or export-oriented ones?

Sensex rallies 458 pts to end above 50K for first time; Nifty tops 14,750

Sensex rallies 458 pts to end above 50K for first time; Nifty tops 14,750

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming around 8 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma, NTPC and Axis Bank. On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, Maruti, ITC, Kotak Bank and Asian Paints were among the losers.

Sensex pares gains; ends down 237 points

Sensex pares gains; ends down 237 points

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Equity indices gave up early gains to close in the red for the third session on the trot on Wednesday, weighed by selling in banking and finance counters amid inflationary pressures and persistent foreign fund outflows. A weak rupee and lacklustre global cues also kept buying sentiment in check, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a firm footing but failed to hold on the momentum, finishing 237.44 points or 0.41 per cent lower at 58,338.93. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty dipped 54.65 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 17,475.65.

Markets end half a percent lower ahead of inflation data

Markets end half a percent lower ahead of inflation data

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Nifty PSU bank index dropped nearly 2%

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Sensex catches coronavirus, falls 458 points

Sensex catches coronavirus, falls 458 points

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Markets across the world are increasingly turning volatile on concerns over the global economic impact of the coronavirus after China announced sharp increases in the number of people affected in the outbreak, analysts said.

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of F&O expiry

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Sectorally, metal and banking stocks rallied the most, while FMCG and realty stocks came under selling pressure.

Sensex rallies 316 pts to finish at fresh peak; Nifty crosses 12,700

Sensex rallies 316 pts to finish at fresh peak; Nifty crosses 12,700

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Tata Steel was the top gainer among the Sensex constituents, surging around 8 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, ONGC and UltraTech Cement. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Titan, Asian Paints and HDFC Bank were in the red.

Dalal Street cheers Joe Biden win; Sensex, Nifty soar to lifetime highs

Dalal Street cheers Joe Biden win; Sensex, Nifty soar to lifetime highs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank.

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Kotak Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, HDFC, PowerGrid, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, NTPC and L&T were among the laggards.

FPI selling nears $6 billion in 2022

FPI selling nears $6 billion in 2022

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com After a brief respite at the year's start, FPIs have dumped shares worth more than $5.7 billion (Rs 42,596 crore), taking the cumulative net outflows since October to $10.5 billion (Rs 78,466 crore), and adding to the volatility on the bourses. The figure would have been a lot worse had it not been for net purchases to the tune of $5.7 billion in the primary market from October to date.

BSE adds 1-cr investor accounts in just 107 days

BSE adds 1-cr investor accounts in just 107 days

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Premier bourse BSE has added 1 crore registered investor accounts to its platform between June 6 and September 21, taking the total to over 8 crore in a span of just 107 days. On June 6 this year, the exchange had said its registered user base has crossed the 7 crore (70 million) mark, which was an addition of 2 crore registered investor accounts in a little over 12 months (from May 23, 2020). Commenting on the achievement of crossing the 8 crore registered investor accounts on Tuesday, BSE MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan said equity investments, whether directly or through mutual funds, are gaining ground over last one-and-a-half years due to variety of reasons globally, and the domestic market is also following this world trend.

After swinging 568 points, Sensex finally settles up 264 pts

After swinging 568 points, Sensex finally settles up 264 pts

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Yes Bank, Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, HUL, Vedanta, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, ITC, HDFC and Bajaj Auto, that rose up to 3.75 per cent.

Sensex closes above 49,000 pts for the first time

Sensex closes above 49,000 pts for the first time

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 487 points on Monday to close at a fresh lifetime peak, tracking gains in Infosys, HDFC twins and HCL Tech amid massive foreign fund inflows.

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Sensex ends flat after hitting fresh high, Nifty below 9650

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive

Sensex drops 470 points; Nifty slips below 9K

Sensex drops 470 points; Nifty slips below 9K

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, slumping over 10 per cent, followed by M&M, Titan, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, L&T, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cements and NTPC were among the gainers.