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Sensex drops 190 points; Nifty ends below 12K

Sensex drops 190 points; Nifty ends below 12K

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

ONGC was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, dropping 5.80 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, HCL Tech, TCS, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries.

Hedge funds perk up Asian marts

Hedge funds perk up Asian marts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Sensex rallies 281 points, Nifty closes above 11k-mark

Sensex rallies 281 points, Nifty closes above 11k-mark

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Vedanta, ICICI Bank, ONGC, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, M&M, Infosys, PowerGrid, HCL Tech, NTPC, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries, rising up to 2.72 per cent.

Sensex rallies 458 pts to end above 50K for first time; Nifty tops 14,750

Sensex rallies 458 pts to end above 50K for first time; Nifty tops 14,750

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming around 8 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma, NTPC and Axis Bank. On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, Maruti, ITC, Kotak Bank and Asian Paints were among the losers.

Sensex, Nifty settle lower amid weak global markets

Sensex, Nifty settle lower amid weak global markets

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by losses in banking stocks amid weak global market trends. The 30-share Sensex declined by 168.08 points or 0.28 per cent to settle at 59,028.91. During the day, it fell 474.1 points or 0.80 per cent to 58,722.89. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 31.20 points or 0.18 per cent to 17,624.40.

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra jumped 5.58 per cent, followed by Nestle, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Wipro and Bajaj Finserv. Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major laggards.

IT, oil, banking shares boost Sensex by 760 points

IT, oil, banking shares boost Sensex by 760 points

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty spurted over 1 per cent at close on Monday following buying in IT, oil and gas and banking shares bolstered by firm global trends. Rising for a second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 760.37 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 54,521.15. During the day, it jumped 795.88 points or 1.48 per cent to 53,760.78. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 229.30 points or 1.43 per cent to 16,278.50 as 41 of its constituents advanced.

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% amid weak global trends

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% amid weak global trends

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty took a beating on Thursday and dropped over 1 per cent each, weighed by selling in index major Reliance Industries, IT and banking stocks amid weak global trends. The BSE Sensex fell 770.48 points or 1.29 per cent to settle at 58,766.59. During the day, it tanked 1,014.5 points or 1.70 per cent to 58,522.57. Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined 216.50 points or 1.22 per cent to close at 17,542.80.

Sensex falls 215 points in volatile trade post RBI policy

Sensex falls 215 points in volatile trade post RBI policy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Equity benchmarks extended their decline for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling 214.85 points after the Reserve Bank raised the key interest rate by 50 basis points. Continuous foreign fund outflows and surging crude oil prices also weighed on markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark dropped 214.85 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 54,892.49.

Markets end last trading day of FY23 in style; Sensex, Nifty rally nearly 2%

Markets end last trading day of FY23 in style; Sensex, Nifty rally nearly 2%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Nestle, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were the other major winners. Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Titan were the laggards.

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

Sensex rallies 346 points, Nifty nears 17,100

Sensex rallies 346 points, Nifty nears 17,100

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HCL Technologies, Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and Asian Paints were the laggards.

Chinese dragon spooks markets, Sensex crashes 839 pts

Chinese dragon spooks markets, Sensex crashes 839 pts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

After rallying 543 points in the morning session and touching the 40,000-mark, the BSE Sensex surrendered all gains to close at 38,628.29, showing a loss of 839.02 points or 2.13 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty tanked 260.10 points or 2.23 per cent to end at 11,387.50.

Sensex, Nifty snap two-day fall as bank, auto shares shine

Sensex, Nifty snap two-day fall as bank, auto shares shine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty snapped their two-day losing streak to close nearly half a per cent higher on Tuesday following gains in banking, metal and auto stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 257.43 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 59,031.30. During the day, it hit a high of 59,199.11 and a low of 58,172.48.

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.

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The founders of Gland Pharma, led by Ravi Penmetsa, and KKR, together own 96 per cent of the company.

Sensex gains 130 points in range-bound trade

Sensex gains 130 points in range-bound trade

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex gained 130 points on Friday after gains in index majors Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and Tata Steel ahead of the release of inflation and factory output data. Recovering from its early losses, the 30-share BSE index ended 130.18 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 59,462.78 in a range-bound trade. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 39.15 points or 0.22 per cent to close at 17,698.15.

Sensex rises 322 pts to close above 60,000 mark

Sensex rises 322 pts to close above 60,000 mark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by about 322 points to close above the 60,000 level on Monday tracking gains in banking, IT and energy stocks amid positive global equities. The 30-share barometer closed higher by 321.99 pts or 0.54 per cent at a three-week high of 60,115.13, as 21 of the index constituents closed in the green. After a strong opening, the index touched a day's high of 60,284.55 and a low of 59,912.29.

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

The inspiring story of a rags-to-riches entrepreneur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Life wasn't easy for Li Ka-shing, who fled China in 1940.

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank.

Markets settle with marginal gains in volatile trade

Markets settle with marginal gains in volatile trade

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Asian Paints, NTPC, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC, HDFC Bank and Maruti were the biggest winners. Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries and HDFC were among the laggards.

Why global stock market rally is set to continue into 2015

Why global stock market rally is set to continue into 2015

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Accommodative monetary policy has driven a bull market in stocks in recent years, but the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates early next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve not long after, tempering future gains.

Markets fall over 1%; Sensex tanks 861 points

Markets fall over 1%; Sensex tanks 861 points

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Benchmark indices fell over 1 per cent each on Monday in sync with weak global markets and a sharp fall in IT stocks. The BSE benchmark 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. Similarly, the NSE Nifty fell 246 points or 1.4 per cent to 17,312.90.

Markets get a Reliance boost to end in green

Markets get a Reliance boost to end in green

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Stock markets squandered early gains but managed to end in the green on Friday, propped up by heavyweight Reliance Industries which announced another stake sale deal for its digital platform. A strengthening rupee and firm global cues also supported the domestic bourses, traders said.

Sensex jumps 900 points on firm global trends

Sensex jumps 900 points on firm global trends

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Sensex jumped nearly 900 points and the Nifty rallied over 272 points on Friday, bouncing back from the previous day's fall, following a positive trend in global equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. The BSE Sensex rallied 899.62 points or 1.53 per cent to end at 59,808.97 after starting the trade on a positive note. During the day, it jumped 1,057.69 points or 1.79 per cent to 59,967.04.

Friday the 13th hits stocks, rupee once again; gold shines

Friday the 13th hits stocks, rupee once again; gold shines

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

BSE Mid-cap and BSE Small-cap lost 2.5% and 3.1% after oil prices soared

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.

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, ITC, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra and State Bank of India were the biggest winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Wipro and Tata Motors were the biggest laggards.

Sensex closes in the red, Nifty ends unchanged

Sensex closes in the red, Nifty ends unchanged

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices hit their fresh lifetime highs for the second day in a row

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

Sensex falls 289 points to close below 58K

Sensex falls 289 points to close below 58K

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

State Bank of India was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 1.69 per cent, followed by Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, Power Grid and HDFC twins. In contrast, Nestle, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, ITC and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers.

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 879 points

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty faced heavy drubbing on Thursday, falling over 1 per cent each, in tandem with weak global markets following the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and its hawkish stance. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 878.88 points or 1.40 per cent to settle at 61,799.03. During the day, it tumbled 962.3 points or 1.53 per cent to 61,715.61.

Sensex ends above historic 65k mark; Nifty settles at record 19,322

Sensex ends above historic 65k mark; Nifty settles at record 19,322

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv and ICICI Bank were the major gainers. Power Grid, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, HCL Technologies and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Sensex climbs over 224 points, Nifty dips

Sensex climbs over 224 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

From the Sensex pack, ITC jumped 4.74 per cent. The other major gainers were IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank. HDFC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Power Grid and HDFC Bank were the major laggards.

Sensex crashes 1,709 points; Nifty tanks below 8,500

Sensex crashes 1,709 points; Nifty tanks below 8,500

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, plummeting over 23 per cent. PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and NTPC also finished significantly lower. ONGC and ITC were the only stocks in the index that ended with gains. US President Donald Trump has proposed an economic package which could approach $1 trillion, a rescue initiative not seen since the great recession of 2008.

Sensex pares intra-day gains to end on tame note

Sensex pares intra-day gains to end on tame note

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

After opening higher, the markets continued to trade in the positive zone in the afternoon session as traders were encouraged by RBI governor Shaktikanta Das's statement that the new resolution framework is expected to give durable relief to borrowers amid the Covid-19 crisis, said Narendra Solanki, head-equity research (fundamental), Anand Rathi.

Sensex tanks 897 points to close below 59K

Sensex tanks 897 points to close below 59K

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

IndusInd Bank was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 7.46 per cent, followed by SBI, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank and Infosys. In contrast, Tech Mahindra was the only winner.

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Benchmark stock indices opened the week on a muted note on Monday, with the Sensex plunging nearly 483 points due to selling in IT, capital goods and banking shares amid losses in global equities. The Sensex tanked 482.61 points or 0.81 per cent to settle at 58,964.57. During the day, it tumbled 552.78 points or 0.92 per cent to 58,894.40. The 50-issue Nifty declined by 109.40 points or 0.62 per cent to finish at 17,674.95 as 29 of its stocks declined.

Sensex pares gains to settle over 100 points lower

Sensex pares gains to settle over 100 points lower

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex on Tuesday gave up intra-day gains to close lower by a little over 100 points on emergence of fag-end selling in FMCG, banking and IT stocks and weak opening in European stock markets. The 30-share BSE index declined 100.42 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 53,134.35. During the day, it jumped 631.16 points or 1.18 per cent to 53,865.93.

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.