Foreign fund inflows and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the domestic unit
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The S&P BSE Sensex ended 46 points lower at 24,824 and Nifty50 settled at 7,555, down by 8 points after hitting intra-day high of 7,600.45.
In the currency markets, the rupee lost another 10 paise to close at 1-week low of 63.54 against the US dollar
After a volatile session, Sensex closed the day 563 points lower
The new series claims GDP grew at seven per cent between April and June 2015, while gross value added (GVA) grew at 7.1 per cent.
Nifty snaps 10-day winning streak
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Sensex ended at 26,272 up 125 points and Nifty ended at 7,831 up by 35 points.
Broader markets outperformed with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap adding 0.23% and 0.45%, respectively
Markets end in the red, midcaps in focus
Sesnsex ended the day flat on heavy selling pressure.
Covering-up of pending short positions on expiry of the July derivatives contracts and a strengthening rupee propped up the markets at high levels
The 30-share Sensex gained 321 points to end at 26,430 and the 50-share Nifty surged 100 points to end at 7,879.
The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
In the broader market, the BSE Midcap index bucked the trend to gain 0.3%
Broader markets broke the winning streak and ended lower, underperforming the benchmark indices
Sensex dull at close, Infosys rules, ITC drags.
Weak monsoon forecast rekindled fears of higher inflation.
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The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.
Markets extended gains for the fourth consecutive day tracking gains in banks, capital goods and oil and gas majors.
Above normal monsoon forecast and strength in Asian equities lifted sentiments.
Notable losers were ONGC, Axis Bank, ITC, SBI, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Hero Motocorp, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel who fell by up to 2.80 per cent.
In the 30-share Sensex constituents, 16 ended lower and 14 gained, helping the benchmark indices trim losses.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, ITC, NTPC, L&T and HDFC, all up 2% each
The rupee had jumped by 164 paise or 2.39 per cent in previous six trading days.
There is a near consensus that at least a 25 basis points cut, if not 50, can be expected in the June policy.
On Friday, the rupee had gained 9 paise to close at a fresh one-week high of 67.08.
The breadth was neutral with 1,329 advances and 1,320 declines.
The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.
The 30-share Sensex closed at 27,112 up by 481 points whereas the Nifty ended higher by 139 points at 8,115.
Nifty ends above 8,400; TCS, HDFC surge 2%, Bajaj Auto dips 2%.
The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 30 points.
Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.
SBI was the top gainer after it reported lower-than-expected rise in bad loans
Four of the founders of Infosys are seeking to raise about $1.1 billion by selling stakes in the company.
Investors will keenly watch out for the Futures & Options expiry for July on Thursday
Tata Motors, ONGC, HDFC and TCS were the top gainers.