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Sensex jumps 296 pts to recapture the key 49,500-level

Sensex jumps 296 pts to recapture the key 49,500-level

Rediff.com10 May 2021

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, ONGC and M&M. NSE Nifty jumped 119.20 points to 14,942.35.

BSE, NSE end in red in volatile trade

BSE, NSE end in red in volatile trade

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed marginally down in a volatile trade on Wednesday due to profit taking by investors after two straight days of gains amid mixed global trends and foreign fund outflows. The 30-share Sensex dipped 17.15 points or 0.03 per cent to settle at 60,910.28. During the day, it declined 213.66 points or 0.35 per cent to 60,713.77.

Gains in index heavyweights help Sensex jump 258 points

Gains in index heavyweights help Sensex jump 258 points

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 5 per cent, followed by NTPC, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and PowerGrid. NSE Nifty rose 115.35 points to reclaim 15,000 level.

Losses in index heavyweights pull Sensex down 465 points

Losses in index heavyweights pull Sensex down 465 points

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Dr Reddy's was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, HDFC twins, Infosys, M&M and PowerGrid. NSE Nifty slumped 137.65 points to 14,496.50.

Markets in bear hug; weak global trends, crude prices weigh

Markets in bear hug; weak global trends, crude prices weigh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty fell for the third day running on Friday due to weak trends in global markets and soaring crude oil prices. Foreign fund outflows also weighed on investor sentiments amid strengthening US bond yields which are nearing 5 per cent for the first time since 2007. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 231.62 points or 0.35 per cent to settle at 65,397.62.

Banks, RIL push Sensex 508 points at close

Banks, RIL push Sensex 508 points at close

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, HUL, SBI, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty jumped 143.65 points to 14,485.

Markets settle with modest gains in choppy trade

Markets settle with modest gains in choppy trade

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Rising for the fourth straight day, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled marginally higher after a choppy session on Friday, tracking mixed global trends amid uncertainties on the geopolitical front. The BSE Sensex opened weak and declined 414.44 points to 55,049.95 in opening deals. But within minutes, it pared all its losses and jumped 369.56 points to 55,833.95. Facing volatility, the index finally settled at 55,550.30, higher by 85.91 points or 0.15 per cent.

Oil, banking stocks drag Sensex down 184 points

Oil, banking stocks drag Sensex down 184 points

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, ITC and HDFC Bank were the major laggards. HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank, Wipro, Nestle, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Sensex climbs 241 points on encouraging macro data

Sensex climbs 241 points on encouraging macro data

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Wipro was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 4.34 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Infosys, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services and State Bank of India. Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Axis Bank, Nestle, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Investors lose Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.89 lakh crore in two days of market fall, with the BSE Sensex tumbling 796 points on Wednesday, amid weak global market trends ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Fresh foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of a host of interest rate decisions from global central banks also added to the overall bearish trend. Besides, the US Fed meeting, the BoE (Bank of England) and the BoJ (Bank of Japan) are also scheduled to meet this week.

Textile hub Tiruppur weaves a comeback as exports spring back to life

Textile hub Tiruppur weaves a comeback as exports spring back to life

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in 2024-25 (FY25). The cluster, which contributes 55 per cent of the country's total knitwear exports, posted a 13 per cent increase in the first five months of this financial year (FY25), with August seeing a 22 per cent rise - the highest in over two years.

Sensex rises 237 points; Nifty above 12,100

Sensex rises 237 points; Nifty above 12,100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

NTPC, Maruti, SBI, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank rose up to 2.95 per cent.

Factually incorrect: Govt on reports of India dam caused B'desh floods

Factually incorrect: Govt on reports of India dam caused B'desh floods

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The MEA said the flood in Bangladesh has been caused primarily due to waters from these large catchments downstream of the dam.

Sensex climbs 212 points; metal stocks sparkle

Sensex climbs 212 points; metal stocks sparkle

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty settled on a positive note on Thursday, helped by buying in metal and realty stocks amid mixed global market trends. The 30-share BSE benchmark climbed 212.88 points or 0.36 per cent to settle at 59,756.84. During the day, it jumped 415.98 points or 0.69 per cent to 59,959.94. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 80.60 points or 0.46 per cent to end at 17,736.95.

Selling in IT stocks pull Sensex down by 65 points

Selling in IT stocks pull Sensex down by 65 points

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Profit taking in Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Kotak Bank, SBI, Bharti Airtel L&T and Asian Paints also weighed on the benchmark index. Maruti bucked the trend by gaining 1.73 per cent after strong retails sales in September. Power Grid, M&M. JSW Steel and Tata Steel also advanced.

Markets tank for 5th session; Sensex tanks 536 points

Markets tank for 5th session; Sensex tanks 536 points

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

HUL was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Maruti, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finserv. On the other hand, Axis Bank, SBI, ONGC and ICICI Bank were among the gainers. NSE Nifty fell 149.95 points to 13,817.55.

Nifty closes at record high; Sensex gains 246 points

Nifty closes at record high; Sensex gains 246 points

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Titan, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Power Grid, NTPC and Tata Motors were among the among the major gainers. Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Nestle, JSW Steel, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and Maruti were the major laggards.

Markets fall nearly 1%; Sensex ends down 502 points

Markets fall nearly 1%; Sensex ends down 502 points

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

From the Sensex pack, Maruti, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel were the major laggards. Power Grid, Sun Pharma, HCL Technologies, Larsen & Toubro and UltraTech Cement were the gainers.

Markets settle lower on fag-end sell-off; Sensex falls 311 points

Markets settle lower on fag-end sell-off; Sensex falls 311 points

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Thursday as a fag-end sell-off wiped out early gains, with IT and bank stocks playing spoilsport amid monthly derivatives expiry. After remaining in the positive territory for most part of the trade, the BSE Sensex suddenly came under selling pressure during the last half-hour of the session, declining 310.71 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 58,774.72. During the day, it hit a high of 59,484.35 and a low of 58,666.41.

Markets end flat in volatile trade

Markets end flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ITC, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and UltraTech Cement were the major laggards. IndusInd Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Wipro, HDFC and Maruti were among the major gainers.

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Adani Power may be disqualified from Rs 3,662-cr transmission projects

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Four big transmission projects went under the hammer last month.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

RIL, banking stocks drag Sensex down 632 points

RIL, banking stocks drag Sensex down 632 points

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, NTPC, ITC, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank and Tata Consultancy Services were the major laggards. Tata Motors, Power Grid, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever, IndusInd Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the winners from the 30-share pack.

Sensex rallies 437 points; Nifty reclaims 13,600

Sensex rallies 437 points; Nifty reclaims 13,600

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

HUL was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting around 3 per cent, followed by Infosys, M&M, ITC, SBI, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, TCS and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, Titan, PowerGrid and NTPC were among the laggards.

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti, Reliance, Power Grid and Tata Steel.

Sensex, Nifty rally around 1% on strong macro data

Sensex, Nifty rally around 1% on strong macro data

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

JSW Steel (3.37 per cent), Tata Steel (3.33 per cent), Maruti (3.24 per cent), Power Grid (3.07 per cent), IndusInd Bank (2.95 per cent), Bajaj Finance (2.12 per cent) and Tech Mahindra (2.22 per cent) were among major gainers. On the other hand, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Nestle and L&T were the losers.

Markets fall nearly 1%; Sensex ends down 398 points

Markets fall nearly 1%; Sensex ends down 398 points

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Bajaj Finserv was the biggest loser among the Sensex constituents, sliding 3.81 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, SBI, Larsen & Toubro and Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank and Titan. On the other hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Asian Paints and Wipro were the gainers.

Sensex ends down 251 points; IT, bank stocks top drags

Sensex ends down 251 points; IT, bank stocks top drags

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

SBI was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, tumbling 2.83 per cent, followed by Infosys, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Wipro and Axis Bank. In contrast, Titan, L&T, NTPC, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, ITC and HDFC twins were among the prominent winners, rising as much as 1.97 per cent.

Markets extend losses; Sensex tanks 260 points

Markets extend losses; Sensex tanks 260 points

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Tata Motors was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, skidding 1.77 per cent, followed by SBI, Power Grid, Tata Steel, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries and Maruti. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, NTPC, HCL Technologies, HDFC and Sun Pharma were the gainers.

Markets end in red on profit-taking in IT, oil stocks

Markets end in red on profit-taking in IT, oil stocks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Power Grid, NTPC, Infosys, Nestle, Reliance Industries and UltraTech Cement were the biggest laggards. Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the major gainers.

Arunachal govt building mini power projects along China border

Arunachal govt building mini power projects along China border

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched an ambitious plan to build 50 mini hydropower projects along the border with China for electrification of remote villages that are facing challenges of poor connectivity and mountainous terrain.

Markets end in red; Sensex falls 263 points

Markets end in red; Sensex falls 263 points

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Equity indices ended lower on Wednesday amid mixed global market trends ahead of the keenly awaited US Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 262.96 points or 0.44 per cent to settle at 59,456.78. During the day, it tanked 444.34 points or 0.74 per cent to 59,275.40. The NSE Nifty went lower by 97.90 points or 0.55 per cent to end at 17,718.35.

Sensex jumps 579 points; Nifty up over 1%

Sensex jumps 579 points; Nifty up over 1%

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Equity indices ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty rallying over 1 per cent, helped by across-the-board buying and recovery in the US and Asian markets. Foreign fund inflows also added to the momentum. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 578.51 points or 0.98 per cent to settle at 59,719.74.

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 231 points

Sensex pares early losses; ends up 231 points

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex pared its early losses to close higher by 231 points on Monday, helped by buying in index heavyweight Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid positive global trends. After falling 537.11 points to a low of 56,825.09 in morning trade, the 30-share BSE barometer staged a recovery in afternoon trade and climbed 231.29 points or 0.40 per cent to settle at 57,593.49. As many as 20 Sensex stocks closed with gains while 10 declined. The broader NSE Nifty recovered 69 points or 0.40 per cent to settle at 17,222 with 29 of its constituents ending in green.

Sensex ends 185 points higher; Nifty tops 11,500

Sensex ends 185 points higher; Nifty tops 11,500

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 6 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, ONGC and Infosys. On the other hand, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HDFC and Nestle India were among the laggards.

Sensex zooms 467 points to settle at record closing high of 63,384.58

Sensex zooms 467 points to settle at record closing high of 63,384.58

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Bajaj Finserv was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.21 per cent, followed by Titan, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra. Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

Sensex tumbles 531 pts; energy, IT stocks play spoilsport

Sensex tumbles 531 pts; energy, IT stocks play spoilsport

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

On the Sensex chart, Reliance Industries fell 5.36 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement and PowerGrid - dropping as much as 4.72 per cent. Among the gainers were Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj FinServ, HDFC Bank and Dr Reddy's.

Markets close higher on gains in IT, oil stocks

Markets close higher on gains in IT, oil stocks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty closed higher in a highly volatile trade on Monday, riding on the back of a recovery in IT, oil and financial stocks after a two-day fall. The 30-share Sensex recovered 169.51 points or 0.29 per cent to settle at 59,500.41. During the day, it rose by 313.34 points or 0.52 per cent to 59,644.24.

Sensex rallies 504 points; Nifty reclaims 11,800

Sensex rallies 504 points; Nifty reclaims 11,800

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring over 6 per cent, followed by SBI, HDFC, PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, NTPC, Reliance Industries, Nestle India, HCL Tech and Infosys were among the laggards.