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Index heavyweights drag Sensex down 102 points

Index heavyweights drag Sensex down 102 points

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, slipping over 3 per cent, followed by Maruti, Infosys, NTPC, HCL Tech and Tata Steel. NSE Nifty shed 63.20 points to close at 18,114.90.

Sensex snaps 5-day rally, ends down 652 points

Sensex snaps 5-day rally, ends down 652 points

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

BSE benchmark Sensex nursed losses on Friday as investors pocketed gains after a five-session winning streak amid a bearish trend overseas. A depreciating rupee and foreign fund outflows further soured risk sentiment, traders said. The 30-share gauge, which had started the trade on a firm note, soon gave up all the gains and finally ended 651.85 points or 1.08 per cent lower at 59,646.15. The broader NSE Nifty snapped its eight-day rally to close at 17,758.45, down 198.05 points or 1.10 per cent.

At Beijing Games, hugs discouraged but condoms available

At Beijing Games, hugs discouraged but condoms available

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

All Olympic-related units will provide appropriate quantities of condoms for free at the appropriate time to people who've checked in to stay inside the loop.

Fag-end selling pressure drag Sensex down by 137 points

Fag-end selling pressure drag Sensex down by 137 points

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The Sensex came under fag-end selling pressure to close in the red for the sixth straight session on Friday as risk-off sentiment prevailed amid unabated selling by foreign institutional investors and concerns over inflation. The 30-share BSE benchmark pared all intra-day gains and declined 136.69 points or 0.26 per cent to end at 52,793.62. During the day, it had rallied 855.4 points or 1.61 per cent to 53,785.71. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty dipped 25.85 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 15,782.15.

Sensex nosedives 1,017 points; Nifty slumps below 16,300

Sensex nosedives 1,017 points; Nifty slumps below 16,300

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex slumped over 1,000 points to sink below the 55,000-level on Friday, tracking deep losses in IT, finance, banking and energy stocks amid widespread selling in the global markets. A weak rupee, surging crude prices and relentless foreign capital outflows further weighed on sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE index ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44.

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Sensex tumbles 483 points on selling in IT, banking shares

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Benchmark stock indices opened the week on a muted note on Monday, with the Sensex plunging nearly 483 points due to selling in IT, capital goods and banking shares amid losses in global equities. The Sensex tanked 482.61 points or 0.81 per cent to settle at 58,964.57. During the day, it tumbled 552.78 points or 0.92 per cent to 58,894.40. The 50-issue Nifty declined by 109.40 points or 0.62 per cent to finish at 17,674.95 as 29 of its stocks declined.

Sensex, Nifty end flat on mixed global trends

Sensex, Nifty end flat on mixed global trends

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Bharti Airtel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, slipping around 1 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, Infosys, HDFC, Bajaj Auto and PowerGrid.

ICICI Bank, HDFC and SBI drag Sensex down by 433 pts

ICICI Bank, HDFC and SBI drag Sensex down by 433 pts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank. Nifty fell 143.60 points to 17,873.60.

Sensex ends 112 points lower in volatile trading

Sensex ends 112 points lower in volatile trading

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

HDFC Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 2 per cent, followed by HDFC, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Maruti, Kotak Bank and PowerGrid. The NSE Nifty fell 24.30 points to 18,044.25.

P T Usha to run for IOA president's post

P T Usha to run for IOA president's post

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The deadline to file nomination papers for the IOA elections ends on Sunday. According to IOA elections returning officer Umesh Sinha no nomination has been filed for any post so far since the process began on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty end in red

Sensex, Nifty end in red

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.56 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Nestle India and Asian Paints. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

Sensex recovers smartly, ends up 246 points

Sensex recovers smartly, ends up 246 points

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Equity indices overcame a wobbly start to clock gains for the third session on the trot on Tuesday, propped up by banking, metal and energy stocks amid a mixed trend in global markets. A recovery in the rupee also bolstered sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 246.47 points or 0.45 per cent to settle at 54,767.62 after starting the trade on a weak note. In a volatile session, the benchmark hit a high of 54,817.52 and a low of 54,232.82 during the day.

Sensex rallies 446 points to end at 59,745

Sensex rallies 446 points to end at 59,745

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Titan and Asian Paints.

Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, zooms 1,017 pts post RBI rate hike

Sensex snaps 7-day losing streak, zooms 1,017 pts post RBI rate hike

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Equity indices made an emphatic comeback on Friday after falling for seven straight sessions after the RBI hiked interest rates by 50 basis points on expected lines and projected inflation coming under control from January next year. A strong recovery in the rupee added to the momentum, traders said. Overcoming a wobbly start, the 30-share BSE Sensex soared 1,016.96 points or 1.80 per cent to settle at 57,426.92. During the day, it rallied 1,312.67 points or 2.32 per cent to 57,722.63.

Sensex rises 85 pts tracking gains in Infosys, Tata Steel and L&T

Sensex rises 85 pts tracking gains in Infosys, Tata Steel and L&T

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 6 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, L&T, M&M, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, TCS and Infosys. On the other hand, Wipro, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a third day in a row on Wednesday on buying in Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC twins and ICICI Bank following gains in global equities amid hopes of a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The 30-share BSE barometer index surged 740.34 points or 1.28 per cent to settle at 58,683.99. During the day, it jumped 784.13 points or 1.35 per cent to 58,727.78. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty climbed 172.95 points or 1 per cent to settle at 17,498.25. Among the 30-share pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Maruti, Reliance Industries Limited were among the lead gainers. On the other hand, ITC, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Titan were among the laggards.

Markets decline for 3rd day as HDFC Bank, TCS slide

Markets decline for 3rd day as HDFC Bank, TCS slide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

From the 30-share pack, Titan, Tech Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, Wipro, Nestle India, TCS, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards. NSE Nifty declined 69.75 points to settle at 17,153.

Sensex rallies 383 points to end at 61,350

Sensex rallies 383 points to end at 61,350

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting around 4 per cent, followed by Titan, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India and Tech Mahindra. NSE Nifty surged 143 points to 18,268.40.

Sensex rises 145 points in choppy trade

Sensex rises 145 points in choppy trade

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring nearly 11 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Dr Reddy's, SBI, M&M and Tech Mahindra. NSE Nifty advanced 10.50 points to 18,125.40.

Sensex ends down 89 points in choppy trade

Sensex ends down 89 points in choppy trade

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed with losses in highly volatile trade on Thursday as banking and financial stocks retreated amid a weak trend in global equity markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 89.14 points or 0.15 per cent to settle at 57,595.68. During the day, it touched a low of 57,138.51 and a high of 57,827.99. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 22.90 points or 0.13 per cent to settle at 17,222.75.

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A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

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Sensex surged over 175 points to close at new high

Sensex surged over 175 points to close at new high

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by L&T, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, TCS and Kotak Bank. NSE Nifty gained 68.30 points to finish at a record 16,705.20.

HDFC twins, Infosys drag Sensex down 304 points

HDFC twins, Infosys drag Sensex down 304 points

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Paring its early gains, benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 304 points on Wednesday as investors booked profit after recent gains amid concerns over inflation and supply constraints. Despite a firm start, the 30-share BSE barometer declined by 304.48 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 57,684.82. During the day, it tanked 420.71 points or 0.72 per cent to 57,568.59.

Sensex closed up by 697 pts on gains in RIL, Infosys, TCS

Sensex closed up by 697 pts on gains in RIL, Infosys, TCS

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded from early lows to close over 1 per cent higher on Tuesday, helped by heavy buying in index heavyweight Reliance Industries, Infosys and TCS amid gains in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up by 696.81 points or 1.22 per cent at 57,989.30. It touched a high of 58,052.87 and a low of 56,930.30 in intra-day trade.

Sensex tumbles 396 pts; Nifty slips below 18,000

Sensex tumbles 396 pts; Nifty slips below 18,000

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Reliance Industries was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by SBI, UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, NTPC and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, Maruti, M&M, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers.

Sensex tanks for 2nd day, down 456 points; Nifty below 18,300

Sensex tanks for 2nd day, down 456 points; Nifty below 18,300

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The BSE Sensex slumped 456 points on Wednesday, tracking losses in index majors Reliance Industries, Infosys and ICICI Bank as market participants continued to book profits at high levels.

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in two days of heavy decline in the equity market, with the Sensex plunging 1,457 points on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 1,456.74 points or 2.68 per cent to settle at 52,846.70 on Monday. It had ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44 on Friday.

Infosys, HDFC twins drag Sensex by 1,172 points

Infosys, HDFC twins drag Sensex by 1,172 points

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

From the 30-share pack, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Wipro and HCL Technologies were among the major laggards in early trade. Nifty tumbled 314.95 points to 17,160.70.

Mahindra's South Korean arm SsangYong Motor files for bankruptcy

Mahindra's South Korean arm SsangYong Motor files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Monday said its loss-making South Korean arm SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) has filed for bankruptcy. The SYMC has filed an application for commencement of rehabilitation procedure with the Seoul Bankruptcy Court under the Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act of South Korea, M&M said in a regulatory filing. The troubled automaker has also applied for an autonomous restructuring support (ARS) programme which is a court designed process, it added.

Sensex ends 125 pts lower; Nifty slips below 17,600

Sensex ends 125 pts lower; Nifty slips below 17,600

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Kotak Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 5 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, Maruti, Axis Bank and Nestle India.

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL drag Sensex down by 81 pts

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL drag Sensex down by 81 pts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, HUL, Asian Paints, Titan and SBI.

Sensex soars 777 pts tracking gains in index majors

Sensex soars 777 pts tracking gains in index majors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing nearly 4 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv. NSE Nifty surged 234.75 points to 17,401.65.

Sensex drops 191 pts; Nifty ends near 17,000 level

Sensex drops 191 pts; Nifty ends near 17,000 level

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

NTPC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by M&M, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, Kotak Bank, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC.

Selling in auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down 196 pts

Selling in auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down 196 pts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Tata Steel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, M&M, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank and Maruti. NSE Nifty declined 70.75 points to close at 16,983.20.

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from around the world to intrigue you this weekend.

New virus variant spooks markets; Sensex plunges 1,688 points

New virus variant spooks markets; Sensex plunges 1,688 points

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking over 6 per cent, followed by Maruti, Tata Steel, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, HDFC and Titan. NSE Nifty plunged 509.80 points to 17,026.45.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

Sensex pares all losses; ends up 198 points

Sensex pares all losses; ends up 198 points

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finserv. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Infosys, Bajaj Auto and Maruti fell up to 2.59 per cent.

Sensex plummets 1,159 points to end below 60K

Sensex plummets 1,159 points to end below 60K

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tumbling over 5 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, SBI and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty sinks 354 points to 17,857.25.

RIL, HDFC, Bajaj Finance drag Sensex down 503 points

RIL, HDFC, Bajaj Finance drag Sensex down 503 points

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, M&M, Nestle India and SBI. On the other hand, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and Maruti were among the gainers.