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Despite heavy selling in banks, Sensex ends in green

Despite heavy selling in banks, Sensex ends in green

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 4 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, HUL, HDFC, Dr Reddy's, Nestle India and M&M. NSE Nifty advanced 45.70 points to 14,683.50.

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.

Markets in freefall after US Fed's rate hike, Sensex down by 1046 pts

Markets in freefall after US Fed's rate hike, Sensex down by 1046 pts

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Equity indices faced a heavy drubbing on Thursday after an initial rally, with Sensex tanking 1,045.60 points amid a largely bearish trend overseas after the US Federal Reserve hiked rates by 75 basis points.

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.

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.

Selling in oil, banking & IT shares drag markets down

Selling in oil, banking & IT shares drag markets down

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty reversed their early gains to close lower on Wednesday due to selling in oil & gas, banking and IT stocks amid weak trends in European markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 372.46 points or 0.69 per cent to close at 53,514.15, extending its falling streak to a third day. The index opened higher and touched the day's high of 54,211.22 amid gains in Asian markets.

Samvat 2078 starts on auspicious note; BSE, NSE end in green

Samvat 2078 starts on auspicious note; BSE, NSE end in green

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

M&M led the gainers' pack, spurting 2.76 per cent, followed by ITC, Kotak Bank, L&T, SBI, Bajaj Auto and Nestle India.

Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply after 4-day rout

Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply after 4-day rout

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

From the 30-share pack, Sun Pharma, TCS, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Wipro, UltraTech Cement, Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Infosys were the major gainers, jumping up to 3.99 per cent. In contrast, Tata Steel, Nestle, Titan Company, PowerGrid, Reliance Industries Limited and State Bank of India were among the laggards.

Sensex slips 81 points; Nifty holds 14,100 level

Sensex slips 81 points; Nifty holds 14,100 level

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Titan was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by Nestle India, HUL, HCL Tech, Infosys, ITC and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and L&T were among the gainers.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Markets reverse early gains in volatile trade; Sensex falls 236 pts

Markets reverse early gains in volatile trade; Sensex falls 236 pts

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Equity indices failed to hold on to morning gains on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 236 points amid a sell-off in IT stocks and weak trends from global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark opened higher but could not carry forward the momentum and declined 236 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 54,052.61. During the day, it hit a low of 53,886.28 and a high of 54,524.37. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 89.55 points or 0.55 per cent to end at 16,125.15.

What's Greenwashing?

What's Greenwashing?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Greenwashing is making misleading or false environment-friendly claims about a product. Consumers in India currently do not have any way of telling whether a claim is authentic or greenwashing. And one never hears of action against any company for making false claims of being environment-friendly.

Sensex jumps 222 pts to fresh closing high; RIL rallies over 4%

Sensex jumps 222 pts to fresh closing high; RIL rallies over 4%

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Among the gainers, RIL was followed by Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India and HCL Tech. On the other hand, Titan, L&T, ONGC, HDFC Bank and ITC were among the laggards.

Modi to hoist flag atop Gujarat temple after dargah shifts amicably

Modi to hoist flag atop Gujarat temple after dargah shifts amicably

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday unfurl a traditional flag on the famous Mahakali temple in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, after a dargah which stood atop the temple was shifted with the consent of its caretakers.

Sensex, Nifty sparkle as Samvat 2079 begins on auspicious note

Sensex, Nifty sparkle as Samvat 2079 begins on auspicious note

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Market benchmark BSE Sensex rallied 635 points to 59,942 in the opening trade of the special Muhurat session on Monday to mark the beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2079. The 30-share index was trading higher by 635.12 points, or 1.07 per cent, at 59,942.27 in the first few minutes of trade. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty surged 192.20 points or 1.09 per cent to 17,768.50.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Selling in banking, IT stocks pulls down Sensex by 566 points

Selling in banking, IT stocks pulls down Sensex by 566 points

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled 566 points to settle below the 60,000-level on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy selling in banking and IT stocks amid weak global trends.

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

In an era of EVS has Auto Expo run out of gas?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a distinctive shade of green, and, as would befit an era of technology shift from internal combustion engines to electric motors, had a clutch of high-technology exhibits and concepts. But the excitement of the expo's heyday was missing.

RIL, ITC, Kotak Bank drag Sensex down by 166 points

RIL, ITC, Kotak Bank drag Sensex down by 166 points

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries. Nifty fell 43.35 points to 17,324.90.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Manchester United in thriller

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Manchester United in thriller

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Arsenal restored their five-point lead at the top of the English Premier League with Eddie Nketiah scoring twice in a 3-2 defeat of Manchester United, including a 90th-minute winner.

Sensex plunges 778 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Sensex plunges 778 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted 778 points to close below the 55,500-level on Wednesday following a broad-based selloff in global markets as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated. The 30-share BSE index ended 778.38 points or 1.38 per cent lower at 55,468.90. Similarly, the NSE Nifty plunged 187.95 points or 1.12 per cent to 16,605.95.

Be cautious about FMCG stocks, analysts warn investors

Be cautious about FMCG stocks, analysts warn investors

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

It may be a little early to cheer the recovery in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space as a deceleration in discretionary demand, after the festival season, may offset fragile rural recovery, analysts have cautioned. "The overall demand environment for staples remains muted, while discretionary demand trends have seen some deceleration after the festival season. "We believe margins in staples have bottomed out, but we expect only a gradual uptick with the ongoing softening in raw material prices.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher in volatile trade

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, ONGC, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech and Nestle India. NSE Nifty rose 36.40 points to 14,617.85.

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 430 points on Tuesday as investors booked profits in banking and financial stocks after sharp gains in the previous session. Investor focus returned to the Russia-Ukraine war and rising oil prices, traders said. The 30-share BSE gauge ended 435.24 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 60,176.50.

Sensex pares gains in choppy trade; ends 84 points higher

Sensex pares gains in choppy trade; ends 84 points higher

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by Titan, Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, TCS, Bajaj Finserv and L&T. NSE Nifty advanced 54.75 points to 14,873.80.

Sensex ends 214 points higher; Nifty tops 11,350

Sensex ends 214 points higher; Nifty tops 11,350

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 5 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, SBI and Axis Bank.

RIL, ICICI Bank, L&T lift Sensex by 612 points

RIL, ICICI Bank, L&T lift Sensex by 612 points

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries and SBI. NSE Nifty advanced 184.60 points to 16,955.45.

Realty, auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down by 550 points

Realty, auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down by 550 points

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged by 554.05 points on Tuesday, tracking deep losses in realty, auto and metal stocks amid widespread selling pressure in global markets. The 30-share index slumped by 554.05 points or 0.90 per cent to end at 60,754.86. The broader NSE Nifty fell by 195.05 points or 1.07 per cent to 18,113.05.

Sensex extends losses for 5th session; ends down 66 pts

Sensex extends losses for 5th session; ends down 66 pts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Bharti Airtel was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tanking around 8 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, PowerGrid, ONGC and TCS. On the other hand, Axis Bank, HUL, Infosys, Nestle India and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

IT, financial shares boost Sensex by 651 points

IT, financial shares boost Sensex by 651 points

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

On the Sensex chart, Titan, Maruti, SBI, L&T, HDFC and Kotak Bank emerged as prominent gainers. NSE Nifty climbed 190.60 points to settle at 18,003.30.

ISL: Spirited 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC

ISL: Spirited 10-man Chennaiyin FC hold Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Roy Krishna scored inside five minutes to give the Blues an early advantage but Prasanth Karuthadathkuni scored at the stroke of half-time to restore parity.

Sensex jumps 282 pts, Nifty ends above 12,850

Sensex jumps 282 pts, Nifty ends above 12,850

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 9 per cent, followed by Titan, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, Nestle India and NTPC. On the other hand, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, ONGC and HUL were among the laggards.

Post-Budget market rally continues; Sensex surges 696 points

Post-Budget market rally continues; Sensex surges 696 points

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and Axis Bank. NSE Nifty jumped 203.15 points to 17,780.00.

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Sensex extends gains; ends 157 pts higher

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 5 per cent, followed by L&T, Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, M&M, Bajaj Finance and Infosys. NSE Nifty rose 47.10 points to 17,516.85.

'A creative mind never ages'

'A creative mind never ages'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Balkrishna V Doshi, who won the Pritzker Award in 2018 -- which is equivalent to the Nobel Prize in architecture -- passed into the ages this week. Sohini Das recalls an encounter with the the legendary architect, who was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in this year's Republic Day honours list.

Gains in index majors lift Sensex by 874 points

Gains in index majors lift Sensex by 874 points

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Equity markets maintained their winning momentum for the second day in a row on Thursday, with the Sensex surging over 874 points, propelled by index majors Reliance Industries, Infosys and HDFC twins amid a mixed trend in global markets. The BSE benchmark Sensex zoomed 874.18 points or 1.53 per cent to finish at 57,911.68. During the day, it jumped 954.03 points or 1.67 per cent to 57,991.53. The NSE Nifty rallied 256.05 points or 1.49 per cent to 17,392.60.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.