At the BSE, 1,791 stocks declined, while 948 advanced, 110 stocks remained unchanged.
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FII investments, movement of rupee against dollar and crude oil to influence trading
Weakness of dollar in the overseas market also boosted the domestic currency, a forex dealer said.
Rupee hits new low at close against dollar.
While stocks are at cheap valuations, the volatility can be unnerving.
In the 30-share Sensex constituents, 16 ended lower and 14 gained, helping the benchmark indices trim losses.
The NSE Nifty, comprising 50 shares, breached the 8,300-mark for the first time to hit a new lifetime high of 8,330.75.
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Gold funds have returned -5.2 per cent, while the Sensex is down 7 per cent in the past year.
After every corporate announcement, check your demat and bank accounts for necessary credits.
While such buying could indicate confidence in the business, investors should do a comprehensive evaluation before getting into the stock.
Three closed-ended equity schemes have been launched in the past month or so and another is set to open soon for subscription.
To participate in an OFS, investors will have to open a trading A/C
managers said the weaker rupee, which has driven up shares of technology companies, has helped the fund fetch better returns.
It was a year of stocks shining bright when it comes to adding to the investors' wealth, and the glitter of gold and silver fading for the second straight year in 2013.
About 55 per cent of the public offers that hit the market since 2008 are still trading below their issue price.
The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.
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