The BSE benchmark index weakened by 295 points at 19,091 and the Nifty lost 95 points to close at 5,729.
Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in Indian equities worth Rs 277.92 crore on Tuesday
ICICI Bank and SBI were among the top Sensex gainers along with FMCG majors ITC and HUL.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 190 points up at 23,382.
The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices during this period have outperformed the blue-chip indices.
Markets ended higher for the second straight session mainly on the back of upbeat corporate earnings.
These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.
The recovery was led by pharma majors led by Dr Reddy's Labs.
In the broader markets, the smallcap index gained 1% and the midcap index added 0.9% to outperform the BSE benchmark index. The Sensex closed gaining 0.2%
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty retreated from over one-week highs to close lower on Wednesday due to profit booking in banking, IT and metal stocks amid weak global trends. After a two-day rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 90.99 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 57,806.49 in volatile trade. As many as 19 of its constituents declined while 11 advanced. The broader Nifty slipped by 19.65 points or 0.11 per cent to close at 17,213.60 with 31 of its stocks ending in the red.
Most Asian markets ended with gains.
The Nifty is at 5942, up 59 points. The market breadth is positive. Out of 2989 stocks traded on the BSE, there are 1782 advancing stocks as against 1125 declines.
The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 245 points at 28,799 and the 50-share Nifty closed down 81 points at 8,750
A mixed global trend and weakness in rupee influenced the sentiments during the day.
Gains were led by index heavyweights with Reliance Industries contributing the most.
The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 177.46 points at 28,885.21 and the Nifty gained 63.90 points at 8,778.30.
The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have performed better than the front-liners
Pharma shares extended losses after the government's ban on combination drugs.
The 30-share Sensex ended 79 points lower at 26,909 and the 50-share Nifty closed 25 points lower at 8,102.
The 30-share Sensex ended lower by 46 points at 27,842 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 17 points to trade at 8,378.
Bank shares were the top losers after sharp gains last week.
With global markets pushing ahead, enthused by strengthening US jobs market, and also due to prospects of European rate hike, Indian markets also continued the march ahead.
Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer up 5.6% after the company reported better-than-expected net profit growth at 12% in the second-quarter aided hby higher gross refining margins.
Metal shares were the top gainers with Hindalco up over 5%.
Market breadth remained strong with 1,581 advances over 1,018 declines on the BSE
Asian Paints was the top gainer after the paints major posted robust first quarter earnings.
Sensex closed over 118 points down on Thursday.
Nestle India was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by SBI, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, HUL and Dr Reddy's. NSE Nifty slipped 20.10 points to 15,670.25.
n the broader market, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, were up 1.2% and 0.7% each.
Index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers along with ICICI Bank and SBI
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 across the globe are rallying on hopes that the US Federal Reserve won't lift interest rates until 2016.
BSE Bankex, Healthcare, Capital Goods and Consumer Durables ended higher.
Tata Motors was the top gainer on better-than-expected June quarter revenues
Markets closed the day in green on favourable domestic factors,
The 30-share Sensex ended down 159 points at 27,425 and the 50-share Nifty closed down 24 points at 8,299.
Benchmark indices finished higher on hopes of economic reforms
The 30-share Sensex and the 50-share Nifty ended flat at the mark of 27,403 and 8,248 respectively.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin
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