Sensex in green, JSW climbs higher.
The NSE Nifty too recovered over 100 points, or 0.96 per cent, to end at 10,576.85.
Combined net profit estimated to grow 14.6% year-on-year, against a 5.7% decline in the Dec 2015 quarter
Fresh buying by domestic institutional investors and better-than-expected June quarter results from some blue-chip companies boosted investor sentiment
The BSE Midcap ended up 0.5% while the Smallcap index ended nearly 1% higher
Markets were left high and dry last week, as the 'Monsoon Effect' played havoc on trader sentiment.
An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment
Both the indices ended at their highest levels since February 1.
Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.
Tata Steel, others sell assets abroad after taking massive impairments.
Cross previous high of $72 billion in 2007 as Indian promoters overcome the selling taboo. Abhineet Kumar reports from Mumbai.
Construction major L&T was the biggest gainer among the Sensex components, spurting 2.30 per cent, after the company said its board has approved a Rs 9,000-crore share buyback plan.
Investors booked profits in range-bound trade, led by PSU, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, telecom, realty, healthcare, bankex, FMCG, capital goods and power counters.
The antiviral drug may cost around Rs 55,000 for an 11-dose course, or Rs 5,000 per injection -- much less than the price of imports from Bangladesh, reports Sohini Das.
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The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.
Markets gained for the second straight session to kick-off the September F&O series on a robust note.
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.
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On the 30-share index, Maruti was the biggest loser, shedding 3.60 per cent. Other major laggards were Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp and NTPC -- ending up to 2.33 per cent lower.
The list acknowledges the 'inroads women are making in the business world'.
The 30-share Sensex, after opening on a strong footing, continued its upward march to hit an all-time high of 35,827.70. The NSE Nifty also hit a record intra-day high of 10,975.10, before finishing at 10,966.20, up 71.50 points.
Ambani brothers on Wednesday showered lavish praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying, India has now got a decisive and visionary leader.
Tata Motors was the top gainer on better-than-expected June quarter revenues
Net profits may dip 4.9% y-o-y, but the silver lining is that performance may be better than the preceding quarter
Gains in key IT, capital goods, healthcare and metal stocks, after consistent buying by domestic and foreign investors, helped both the key indices to scale new peaks.
Tata remains India's powerful brand with its value ring over $15 billion for the first time.
Lupin was the top gainer after the USFDA cleared its Goa facility
Index heavyweights ITC was the top gainer along with RIL and HDFC
In an online chat with readers on August 10, Vidya Bala, Vidya Bala, head of mutual fund research at FundsIndia, answered their queries. For hose who missed the chat, here is the transcript.
Payments banks will mainly deal in remittance services and accept deposits of up to Rs 1 lakh.
'Investors need to diversify at least 30% to 50% of their liquid wealth across different markets, asset classes, and instruments across the world.' 'Do this with proper guidance and advice.' 'Global investing is complicated, but if done right, is extremely rewarding.'
Markets in green tracking firm global cues.
As many as 24 special economic zone (SEZ) developers including Dr Reddy's Lab and Tata Consultancy Services have sought more time from the government to execute their projects.
The government is expected to dole out some populist policies, especially for the rural / farm sector while presenting the interim budget, given that the country is heading towards general elections over the next few months.
Infosys was the top Sensex loser along with other index heavyweights ITC and HDFC.
Speaking at CNBC TV 18's business leadership awards event, Sitharaman made it clear that she was not expecting a jump in the number either.
