The Sensex finally closed with a huge loss of 271 points (1.3%) at 20,104. The Nifty lost 101 points to close at 6,058.
The markets continue to trade at the higher level on the back of buying in scrips across sectors
The markets opened flat but have moved northwards on buying seen in select index pivotals
The markets have opened on positive note despite of worries in Middle East countries and mixed trade in Asian markets
Broader market outperformed the headline indices with BSE Midcap and Smallcap finishing the day 1.22%, and 1.54% higher, respectively
The Nifty gained 62 points to close at 3,178.
BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices to rise 0.6%, while the BSE Midcap was flat
The Sensex and the Nifty witnessed biggest one day loss in percentage terms since June 24
In the first eight months of 2019, 70 per cent stocks in the BSE 500 universe were down. These stocks account for 94 per cent of India's total market capitalisation.
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NTPC, Sun Pharma Coal India and Asian Paints were among top losers on BSE Sensex
The progress of the GST Bill in Parliament is also likely to remain in focus
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was strong
Decline in the rupee coupled with a slide in the crude oil prices have dented the sentiments.
Top losers in the Sensex pack included TCS, Yes Bank, ITC, Sun Pharma, Reliance, Coal India, Asian Paints, SBI, Maruti, HUL, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank, falling up to 2.91 per cent.
The Sensex witnessed a great bull run on Monday.
Adani Ports, HUL and L&T gained the most, while ICICI Bank, ONGC, GAIL and Tata Steel lost the most
The Sensex opened on a steady note at 7,747 as against the last close of 7,745.
The Sensex opened with a positive gap of 34 points at 7,815, and touched a high of 7,846 in early noon deals.
Short-covering and the propping up of net asset values have potential to boost frontline as well as second-rung names next week
TCS was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 3.17 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank and L&T, down up to 2.34 per cent.
Financials are the top gainers along with index heavyweights.
ICICI Bank, ONGC and Tata Motors contribute to nearly 50% gain seen on the Nifty.
The Sensex and the Nifty had touched a low of 27,921 and 8,349 respectively.
Bank stocks rose sharply by up to 12 per cent after the government's move to withdraw 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation as part of black money crack down
The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex ended up 130 points at 25,400 and the Nifty50 rose 46 points to close at 7,759.
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Investors will remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
TCS and Infosys were the top losers in the Sensex pack, falling up to 3.39 per cent.
Operator syndicate could be behind stock hammering, suspects regulator.
The Sensex has hit its lowest level since August 29, 2016 whereas the Nifty hit its lowest level since Sep 12, 2016
Interest rate sensitive stocks gain ground post decision
India's GDP for the three-month period ended September 30 grew 7.4%.
The Sensex swung over 660 points both ways on alternate bouts of selling and buying before closing the day higher by 97.39 points, or 0.28 per cent.
SBI was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.40 per cent, followed by Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Sun Pharma, M&M, ICICI Bank, ONGC, RIL, Asian Paints, Vedanta and HUL, which lost up to 2.37 per cent.
Gains were led by Tata Motors amid robust sales in June along with select financials.
HDFC, ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, HeroMoto Corp and Bajaj Auto gained the most on BSE Sensex
Recovery in bluechips and gains in European markets helped the rally.
n the broader market, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices, were up 1.2% and 0.7% each.
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