BSE Mid-cap index ended lower by over 2.5% and BSE Small-cap index tumbled over 3%.
Sun Pharma was the best gainer among Sensex components, surging 6.91 per cent
Market breadth on the BSE ended firm as 1,908 shares advanced and 1,156 shares declined
Investors must be cautious and follow a prudent diversification strategy to mitigate against any risks in case of any unforeseen events.
Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.
The 50-issue Nifty fell 29.60 points or 0.34 per cent to close at 8,642.55
Investors widened their bets on optimism that upcoming general budget -- to be unveiled next month - would contain incentives for corporates, which will help boost the economy
Sectoral performance was mixed with media and PSU banking stocks attracting buyer interest and healthcare, FMCG and metal stocks bearing the brunt of the bears
Global cues lift Sensex 364 points; Nifty ends above 8,650.
Stocks and sectors impacted most by GST.
King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.
The Nifty has gained 2.6% so far this week, while the Sensex has climbed 2.85%
The Sensex and Nifty remained above their key levels of 36,000 and 10,900 throughout the session, indicating strong investor optimism after a prolonged spell of caution.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, A K Prabhakar, senior VP and Head - Equity Research (Retail), Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd, answered some important questions on the market.
Bajaj Auto was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 3.95 per cent followed by Maruti Suzuki at 2.69 per cent.
Positive cues from the global market front aided the rally.
However, IT stocks fell on weak growth forecast by Gartner
Participants are eagerly waiting for the key macrodata -- IIP and CPI numbers due to be released later today.
Investors brace up ahead of the key macrodata- IIP and CPI numbers due to be unveiled tomorrow.
Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' stock market queries. Ajit will offer his unbiased views on a weekly basis
From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 1 point at 27,459 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 1 point at 8,341.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 604 points at 28,845 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 181 points at 8,757. The Bank Nifty ended down 602 points at 19,146.
The 50-share NSE Nifty was trading lower by 24 points.
The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.
The Sensex had bounced back with gains of 94 points or 0.3%
The BSE Sensex was down 326 points at 23,277 and the Nifty was down 107 points at 7,056.
The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.
Investors booked profits at higher levels after the Sensex and Nifty hit all-time highs in the previous session.
The Sensex closed higher by 170 points at 26,128 and the Nifty rose 59 points to end at 7,943.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 140 points at 28,262 and the 50-share Nifty was up 37 points at 8,551.
The 30-share Sensex ended lower by 46 points at 27,842 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 17 points to trade at 8,378.
World Bank lowered its global economic growth outlook for 2016 to 2.9% from 3.3% earlier.
The broader Nifty of National Stock Exchange scaled the 10,200 mark intra day before closing at 10,184.85, showing a sizeable gain of 38.30 points, or 0.38 per cent.
Top gainers among the S&P BSE Sensex include GAIL, Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Bharti Airtel, all edging up by 1% in late morning deals
Sensex is trading firm; FMCG, real estate going strong.
.jpg)
The 30 Sensex companies alone, which are among the biggest companies in the country, now account for nearly 50% or about Rs 47 lakh crore of total investor wealth.
Spending has begun rising in infrastructure, construction and Indian firms have started to benefit.
Markets ended lower on Tuesday, snapping a two-day winning streak, as investors turned cautious and booked profit in financials.
Sharp fall in capital goods production and manufacturing activity also dented sentiments.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances