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Dragged by metal, IT stocks Sensex ends down 297 points

Dragged by metal, IT stocks Sensex ends down 297 points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel tanked the most by 4.57 per cent. ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank were also among the laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, ITC and Bharat Electronics were among the gainers.

Sensex, Nifty close almost unchanged in choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty close almost unchanged in choppy trade

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note in a choppy session on Wednesday as gains in PSU banks and auto shares were offset by losses in IT stocks.

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Sensex down 322 points on selling in blue-chips

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were among the biggest laggards. In contrast, Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

Are Foreign Investors Wary Of Indian Markets?

Are Foreign Investors Wary Of Indian Markets?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The share of foreign investors was lower than domestic institutions across key sectors, including commodities, consumer discretionary, financial services and industrials.

How stock markets will fare on this Budget Day

How stock markets will fare on this Budget Day

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, NTPC and HDFC Bank were among the other major gainers. However, Infosys, Tata Steel, Eternal and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards.

Sensex rises 137 points on buying in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

Sensex rises 137 points on buying in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and ICICI Bank were among the major gainers. However, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Trent and Infosys were among the laggards.

Energy, banking and metal stocks push Sensex up 302 points

Energy, banking and metal stocks push Sensex up 302 points

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, Trent, State Bank of India, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers. On the other hand, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro and HDFC Bank were the laggards.

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 PM

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Ambareesh Baliga's quick take on the markets after the increase in STT on futures and options trading...

Equity Mutual Funds Break All Records

Equity Mutual Funds Break All Records

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'The day is not too far when the share of MFs alone will be greater than that of foreign institutional investors.'

High tariffs, foreign fund outflows drag Sensex by 272 points

High tariffs, foreign fund outflows drag Sensex by 272 points

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Friday, extending their downward journey to the third day, as investors continued to reel under pressure caused by the imposition of high tariffs and relentless foreign fund outflows.

Stock markets rally as US-Iran talks progress, crude oil prices tumble

Stock markets rally as US-Iran talks progress, crude oil prices tumble

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied significantly following a sharp decline in crude oil prices. This decline was triggered by US President Donald Trump's announcement of progress in negotiations with Iran towards a peace agreement, which led to renewed optimism in global markets.

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Sensex crashes over 1K points on selling in metal, IT stocks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday due to across-the-board selloff, especially in metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking sluggish global markets.

Sensex down 78 points on weak global trends

Sensex down 78 points on weak global trends

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Asian Paints, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were the biggest laggards. Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Adani Ports, Axis Bank and HCL Tech were among the gainers.

Markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex jumped over 3K points

Markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex jumped over 3K points

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading session on Tuesday after India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.

NSE IPO: Draft Papers Likely Next Week After Decade-Long Delay

NSE IPO: Draft Papers Likely Next Week After Decade-Long Delay

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is expected to file its preliminary IPO papers with Sebi next week, marking a significant step forward for the long-awaited public offering which has been delayed for nearly a decade due to regulatory issues.

AI boom reshapes global equity markets, India slips to sixth place

AI boom reshapes global equity markets, India slips to sixth place

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The global artificial intelligence (AI) boom has significantly reshaped equity markets, with Taiwan surpassing India to become the world's fifth-largest stock market. India has seen its market capitalisation decline by 7% year-to-date, while AI-linked economies like Taiwan and South Korea have surged.

Mumbai Couple Held In Rs 31 Crore Investment Scam

Mumbai Couple Held In Rs 31 Crore Investment Scam

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Faridabad police have arrested a husband and wife from Mumbai for allegedly defrauding people of approximately Rs 31 crore through fraudulent investment schemes in forex trading and film production.

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, helped by a rally in blue-chip Larsen & Toubro and the Economic Survey projecting the GDP growth of 6.8-7.2 per cent for the next fiscal.

Sensex slips 43 pts; IT shares fall on profit-taking

Sensex slips 43 pts; IT shares fall on profit-taking

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, Axis Bank and Maruti were the major laggards. However, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Rupee strengthens on US-Iran talks optimism, domestic equity surge

Rupee strengthens on US-Iran talks optimism, domestic equity surge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee gained 2 paise to settle at 93.33 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment in domestic equity markets and renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, despite rising WPI and CPI inflation.

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, Titan, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were among the gainers. On the other hand, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were the only laggards.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs in early trade

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs in early trade

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers. However, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Titan and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

'Job Market Is Collapsing Like Pack Of Cards'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

'You have seen the retrenchments by big corporates in the IT industry because they are not getting enough offers.' 'MSMEs in the manufacturing sector are really struggling. They do not know what to do. They are not able to predict what will happen tomorrow.'

Sensex jumps 487 points on optimism over India-EU FTA

Sensex jumps 487 points on optimism over India-EU FTA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics surged nearly 9 per cent post its December quarter earnings. Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement were the other major gainers. Maruti, Sun Pharma, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were among the other laggards.

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday as a sharp decline in IT blue-chip stocks restricted the rally in the markets.

Sensex jumps 944 points on value-buying in oil, auto, banking stocks

Sensex jumps 944 points on value-buying in oil, auto, banking stocks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the other major gainers. Axis Bank, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Trent and Titan were the laggards.

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.

Sensex ends down 314 points due to selling in IT and auto shares

Sensex ends down 314 points due to selling in IT and auto shares

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Infosys, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Eternal, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries were the gainers.

Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Stock markets end higher on rally in Infosys shares

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and HDFC Bank were also among the gainers. In contrast, Eternal, Asian Paints, Bharat Electronics, Sun Pharma and Maruti were among the laggards.

Geopolitical Risks and Global Factors to Steer Indian Stock Markets This Week

Geopolitical Risks and Global Factors to Steer Indian Stock Markets This Week

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil prices, and global trends will significantly influence the Indian stock market in the upcoming holiday-shortened week. Foreign investor activity and rupee movement will also be crucial.

Sensex tanks 721 pts dragged by Bajaj Finance, foreign fund outflows

Sensex tanks 721 pts dragged by Bajaj Finance, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Stock markets declined for the second day in a row on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling 721 points due to heavy selling in financial, IT and oil & gas shares amid persistent foreign fund outflows.

Amid fiscal worries, govt puts PSU share sales on fast track

Amid fiscal worries, govt puts PSU share sales on fast track

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Indian government is accelerating its sale of minority stakes in state-owned companies, including a significant offer for sale (OFS) in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) expected "very soon," to meet its 80,000 crore mobilisation target and reduce its holdings to 75 per cent in most listed PSUs by year-end.

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Trent and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC and State Bank of India were the gainers.

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Market sentiment is likely to remain cautious as investors position themselves for the upcoming Union Budget and the US Fed's interest rate decision, where expectations are muted.

Sensex tanks 610 pts; Nifty slips below 26K

Sensex tanks 610 pts; Nifty slips below 26K

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Among the Sensex constituents, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Eternal, Trent, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Titan, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were the only gainers.

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Overseas Education Loans Get Riskier

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Students and families must stress test repayment capacity based on Indian salary standards.

Rupee surges 52 paise to close at 92.54/USD on US-Iran ceasefire

Rupee surges 52 paise to close at 92.54/USD on US-Iran ceasefire

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee saw a significant appreciation against the US dollar following President Trump's suspension of military strikes against Iran and the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain its key interest rate. Market sentiment was further buoyed by positive comments from the RBI regarding the health of the banking sector.

Sensex drops over 331 points on last-minute selling

Sensex drops over 331 points on last-minute selling

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the major laggards. However, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Infosys, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank were the gainers.

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'Once the market decides it wants to go up, it goes up -- no amount of bad news can really hold it back.'

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Notwithstanding the economic complementarities and the host of agreements for deepening economic relation on a host of areas, both sides share common viewpoints on the foreign policy domain and seek common grounds to serve as a counterweight to China, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.