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Sensex, Nifty rebound; power, utility shares advance

Sensex, Nifty rebound; power, utility shares advance

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex firms, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank and Power Grid were the major gainers. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Titan and IndusInd Bank were among the laggards.

Sensex tumbles 724 points; bank stocks drag

Sensex tumbles 724 points; bank stocks drag

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Maruti and HDFC Bank were the major laggards.

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and JSW Steel were the major gainers during the morning deals. Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank ITC were among the laggards.

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by Rs 7.59 lakh crore

Market mayhem: Investors poorer by Rs 7.59 lakh crore

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 7.59 lakh crore on Monday as the equity market took a heavy drubbing amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 825.74 points or 1.26 per cent to settle at 64,571.88 points. During the day, the index plummeted 894.94 points or 1.36 per cent to 64,502.68 points.

Earnings-equity valuation gap of Indian IT companies widens

Earnings-equity valuation gap of Indian IT companies widens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Nifty IT index rose by 5.14 per cent on Friday (January 12), marking its best performance in a day since July 2020, followed by another 1.9 per cent rally on Monday. With this, the index, which tracks the share prices of India's 10 biggest information technology (IT) services companies, has increased 7.1 per cent in the past two sessions. However, the substantial rally in the index occurred at a time when India's four largest IT companies reported their worst quarterly performance in over five years.

Stock markets close higher; Sensex ends up 79 points

Stock markets close higher; Sensex ends up 79 points

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, JSW Steel, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and HDFC Bank were among the major gainers. Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the laggards.

Markets fall as investors turn cautious ahead of RBI monetary policy review

Markets fall as investors turn cautious ahead of RBI monetary policy review

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

From the Sensex pack, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, HCL Technologies, Sun Pharma, Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and ITC were the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Titan and ICICI Bank were among the major gainers.

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 3.1% to Rs 6,215 crore

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 3.1% to Rs 6,215 crore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India's second largest IT services company Infosys on Thursday reported a 3.1 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 6,215 crore for the September 2023 quarter. The earnings (before minority interest) of the Bengaluru-based company stood at Rs 6,026 crore in the year-ago period. The company - which competes in the IT services market with TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies and others - saw its revenue rising 6.7 per cent to Rs 38,994 crore for the just-ended September quarter.

Investors wealth climbs over Rs 2.27 lakh cr on market rally

Investors wealth climbs over Rs 2.27 lakh cr on market rally

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Investors became richer by over Rs 2.27 lakh crore on Monday as equities rebounded, with the BSE Sensex rallying over 1 per cent amid continuous foreign fund inflows and upbeat global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 709.96 points or 1.16 per cent to settle at 61,764.25. During the day, it zoomed 799.9 points or 1.31 per cent to 61,854.19. Following the rally, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms jumped by Rs 2,27,794.46 crore to Rs 2,76,06,443.06 crore.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally higher in range-bound trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally higher in range-bound trade

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Infosys, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance were the major gainers. Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, Maruti, Titan, HDFC Bank, Wipro, HDFC and ITC were among the laggards.

Sensex revisits 66K; Nifty surges 116 points

Sensex revisits 66K; Nifty surges 116 points

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro jumped 4.26 per cent to emerge as the biggest gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India, HCL Technologies, Power Grid, NTPC, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and Wipro. Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, UltraTech Cement and Hindustan Unilever were the major laggards.

Banking, FMCG, pharma shares drag Sensex down 366 points

Banking, FMCG, pharma shares drag Sensex down 366 points

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

From the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Tata Motors were among the major laggards. HCL Technologies, Power Grid, Titan, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, State Bank of India and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

Sensex ends down 129 points to settle at 61,432

Sensex ends down 129 points to settle at 61,432

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ITC, SBI, Titan, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever and UltraTech Cement were the major laggards.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys tanked over 8 per cent after the company reported a lower-than-expected 11 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter and delivered a shocker as it slashed its FY24 growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent on delayed decision-making by clients amid global macro uncertainties. Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were the other major laggards. On the other hand, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.88 per cent after it bagged an order of worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the bullet train project.

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Seven consecutive sessions of decline in the equity market has eroded the wealth of investors by a whopping Rs 10.42 lakh crore and the benchmark Sensex has tumbled more than 2,000 points during this period. Concerns over more rate hikes by developed economies, weak global equity markets and fresh foreign fund outflows from the domestic market have dented investor sentiments. On Monday, the BSE Sensex dropped 175.58 points or 0.30 per cent to end at 59,288.35 points, marking a decline for seven straight trading sessions.

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.39 lakh crore on Monday in line with a weak trend in the global equity markets. The BSE Sensex tanked 861.25 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 57,972.62. During the day, it tumbled 1,466.4 points or 2.49 per cent to 57,367.47.

Sensex tanks over 1,400 pts amid global market rout

Sensex tanks over 1,400 pts amid global market rout

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Equity benchmarks fell sharply on Thursday in line with an extremely weak trend in the global markets, with the Sensex plunging 1,154.78 points in early trade. Persistent foreign fund outflows and a spurt in crude oil prices also dampened sentiment. The 30-share BSE benchmark was trading 1,154.78 points lower at 53,053.75. The broader NSE Nifty tumbled 335.65 points to 15,904.65.

M-cap of BSE-listed firms at all-time high of Rs 288.50 lakh crore

M-cap of BSE-listed firms at all-time high of Rs 288.50 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms reached an all-time high of Rs 288.50 lakh crore on Wednesday amid an ongoing rally in equities, as the benchmark Sensex settled above 63,000-level for the first time ever. The 30-share BSE barometer climbed 417.81 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 63,099.65, its fresh record closing high. During the day, the benchmark jumped 621.17 points or 0.99 per cent to 63,303.01, its lifetime intra-day peak. Extending its winning momentum to seventh day, the Sensex has rallied 1,954.81 points or 3.19 per cent during this time.

Recovery in markets makes investors richer by Rs 3.20 lakh cr

Recovery in markets makes investors richer by Rs 3.20 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Investors' wealth climbed Rs 3.20 lakh crore as markets staged a smart comeback on Wednesday after falling in the last eight trading sessions. The BSE Sensex rallied 448.96 points or 0.76 per cent to settle at 59,411.08. During the day, it jumped 513.33 points or 0.87 per cent to 59,475.45.

Markets end in green; Sensex climbs 145 points

Markets end in green; Sensex climbs 145 points

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended with gains on Wednesday, extending the previous day rally amid lower level of inflation on domestic front and better-than-expected inflation readings from the US. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 144.61 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 62,677.91. During the day, it jumped 301.81 points or 0.48 per cent to 62,835.11.

Six of top 10 most valued firms add Rs 86,684 cr in m-cap

Six of top 10 most valued firms add Rs 86,684 cr in m-cap

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Six of the top 10 most valued Indian firms added a cumulative Rs 86,683.71 crore in market valuation last week, with HDFC twins emerging as the biggest gainers. On the top 10 chart, HDFC Bank, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel and HCL Technologies were gainers. While, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and Infosys saw erosion in their market valuation.

Sensex gains 443 pts on heavy buying in index heavyweights

Sensex gains 443 pts on heavy buying in index heavyweights

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Equity benchmark indices rallied nearly 1 per cent to re-visit the 59,000-mark on Monday, tracking heavy buying in index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank. The BSE benchmark rose 442.65 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 59,245.98. During the day, it jumped 504.92 points or 0.85 per cent to 59,308.25.

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Markets retreat from record highs; Sensex falls 216 pts

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest loser from the Sensex pack, skidding 1.83 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank and Nestle. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Infosys, HDFC Bank, HDFC and ITC were the gainers.

TCS, Infosys results, macro data to drive markets this week

TCS, Infosys results, macro data to drive markets this week

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Trading in the domestic equity market this week will be influenced by quarterly results from TCS and Infosys, besides inflation and industrial production data as well as global trends, analysts said. Movement of the rupee, which has slumped to record lows against the US dollar, will also be tracked by investors, they added. "This week, participants will be eyeing important macroeconomic data viz IIP, CPI and WPI... Besides, the week also marks the beginning of the earnings season with IT majors like TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech and Wipro announcing their numbers along with two other heavyweights Bajaj Auto and HDFC Bank," said Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd. Performance of the US markets, FIIs' trend, and movement in currency and crude will also remain on their radar, Mishra added.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty close marginally up in volatile trade

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Asian Paints, ITC, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Wipro, Infosys and Maruti were the major gainers. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan and Larsen & Toubro were the major laggards.

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Market crash: Investors poorer by over Rs 2.81 lakh cr

Market crash: Investors poorer by over Rs 2.81 lakh cr

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Investors' wealth on Thursday tumbled over Rs 2.81 lakh crore as stocks declined in line with selloff in global equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark index tanked 581.21 points or 1 per cent to settle at 57,276.94. During the day, it cracked 1,418.79 points to 56,439.36. In tandem with weak trend in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms tanked Rs 2,81,147.38 crore to Rs 2,59,97,419.48 crore.

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 144 points

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance emerged as the biggest gainer by climbing 2.95 per cent. Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Maruti, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel were the other major winners. HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Titan were among the laggards.

Investors' wealth jump over Rs 9.57 lakh cr in 3 days

Investors' wealth jump over Rs 9.57 lakh cr in 3 days

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Investors' wealth has jumped Rs 9,57,201.52 crore in the last three days of rally in equity market as stocks continued to march higher amid the Budget-led euphoria. The 30-share BSE benchmark on Wednesday zoomed 695.76 points or 1.18 per cent to settle at 59,558.33 as the post-Budget rally continued. This is the third day of rally in equities and helped by the optimism, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped Rs 9,57,201.52 crore to Rs 2,70,64,905.75 crore in three days.

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HCL Technologies fell the most by 2.4 per cent. IndusInd Bank (2.35 per cent), Infosys (2.28 per cent), Wipro (1.8 per cent), NTPC (1.71 per cent), Asian Paints (1.7 per cent), Tata Consultancy Services (1.36 per cent),Tech Mahindra (1.03 per cent) and SBI (1 per cent) were among the major laggards.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in choppy trade

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Infosys and IndusInd Bank were the major laggards. NTPC, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, HDFC and HDFC Bank were the major winners.

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Sensex sinks below 58K; settles at new 5-month low

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

M&M was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, declining nearly 3 per cent, followed by TCS, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Tata Motors. In contrast, Titan, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank and L&T were among the gainers, rising up to 0.93 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday after two days of fall, helped by buying in metal, telecom and auto stocks amid a firm trend in global markets. Automakers led by Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra reporting robust wholesales of passenger vehicles and GST collections crossing Rs 1.50 lakh crore for the third straight month in May also added to the optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 118.57 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 62,547.11.

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 lakh cr as markets crash

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 lakh cr as markets crash

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 6.71 lakh crore on Thursday as domestic benchmark indices tumbled amid a global market meltdown. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,416.30 points or 2.61 per cent to settle at 52,792.23, tracking weak global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. In line with the weak market trend, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms tumbled by Rs 6,71,051.73 crore to stand at Rs 2,49,06,394.08 crore.

Markets bounce back after 8 days; end nearly 1% higher

Markets bounce back after 8 days; end nearly 1% higher

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

From the Sensex pack, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel and Tata Motors were the major gainers. Power Grid and HDFC Bank were the laggards from the pack.

Rs 1.63 lakh cr shaved off market value of top 9 firms, RIL leads the pack

Rs 1.63 lakh cr shaved off market value of top 9 firms, RIL leads the pack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Nine of the top 10 most valued companies witnessed a combined erosion of Rs 1,63,510.28 crore in market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggard.

Dragged by RIL, Sensex ends down 306 points

Dragged by RIL, Sensex ends down 306 points

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Benchmark indices fell on Monday with the BSE Sensex declining 306 points, mainly dragged down by Reliance Industries. Foreign funds outflow also added to the overall bearish trend in equities on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark fell 306.01 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 55,766.22. During the day, it declined 535.15 points or 0.95 per cent to 55,537.08. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 88.45 points or 0.53 per cent to 16,631.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Recovery in global markets pushes Sensex by 491 points

Recovery in global markets pushes Sensex by 491 points

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for a second straight session on Monday following buying in index majors Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and recovery in global markets.