The 30-share Sensex ended up 214 points at 27,890 and the 50-share Nifty closed up 52 points at 8,430.
IT majors weakened ahead of the September US jobs data and telecom stocks ended lower
The Sensex has hit its lowest level since August 29, 2016 whereas the Nifty hit its lowest level since Sep 12, 2016
The Sensex and the Nifty witnessed biggest one day loss in percentage terms since June 24
Financial shares were the top losers.
Foreign institutional investors were net buyers in Indian equities worth Rs 277.92 crore on Tuesday
Sensex, Nifty end the day in red ahaead of F&O expiry.
Markets end in red; bluechips struggle to keep pace.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 190 points up at 23,382.
The 30-share Sensex ended in the red.
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 BSE Mid-Cap index was currently down 1.25%
Gains were led by HUL on better-than-expected margins in March quarter and capital goods shares.
Benchmark share indices ended flat amid lack of investor participation even as gains in IT majors ahead of their second quarter earnings helped capped downside.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 538 points at 26,781 and 50-share Nifty ended down 152 points at 8,067.
Metal stocks also had a good session, with JSW Steel zooming by 7%, and Tata Steel and Nalco gaining about 3% each.
The broader markets were also in top gear, with the BSE midcap index surging by 2.1% at 11,431 and the smallcap index gaining 1.4% at 11,735.
The broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices.
A mixed global trend and weakness in rupee influenced the sentiments during the day.
The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 112 points at 28,555 and the 50-share Nifty closed 24 points higher at 8,561 after hitting a record high of 8,626.95.
Index heavyweights ITC was the top gainer along with RIL and HDFC
Markets gained for the second straight session to kick-off the September F&O series on a robust note.
ICICI Bank was the top loser along with index heavyweights RIL, ITC and HDFC.
Auto stocks led the rally with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti Suzuki leading the gains.
The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.
Financial shares were among the top gainers with HDFC leading the gains.
n the broader market, BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are trading higher by 0.3% each.
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
Markets closed in the red on domestic worries.
Pharma shares extended losses after the government's ban on combination drugs.
ICICI Bank was the top Sensex gainer after S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB-' long-term issue ratings on the senior unsecured bonds.
Rise in crude oil price and rally in global equities aided the sentiment
Bank shares were the top losers after sharp gains last week.
Broader markets broke the winning streak and ended lower, underperforming the benchmark indices
Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today
The S&P BSE Sensex has gained 149 points to open at 25,802.
Markets ended in green on rate cut hope.
The BSE Sensex was down 326 points at 23,277 and the Nifty was down 107 points at 7,056.
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