In the broader markets, BSE Midcap index slipped 0.3% whereas the BSE Smallcap index inched up by 0.2%
Pharma was the top losing index amid worries about their earnings outlook with Lupin down over 4%
On the BSE, 1,493 shares declined and 1,236 shares rose. A total of 177 shares were unchanged
ICICI Bank was the top Sensex gainer after S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB-' long-term issue ratings on the senior unsecured bonds.
Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.
Nifty saw the biggest weekly gain since the first week of September and comfortably maintained its crucial 8250 levels in today's session
The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries
Longest period of price-earnings expansion in the index since 1996
NTPC, Sun Pharma Coal India and Asian Paints were among top losers on BSE Sensex
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was strong
On BSE, 1,826 shares declined and 982 shares rose, while a total of 194 shares were unchanged
The breadth, indicating strength of the market was strong
There were more than three losers against every gainer on BSE
On BSE, 1,469 shares fell and 1,200 shares rose. A total of 190 shares were unchanged.
The Sensex closed the day at 28,141, up 486 points, while Nifty50 settled at 8,716, up 155 points.
Nifty PSU bank index dropped nearly 2%
Adani Ports, HUL and L&T gained the most, while ICICI Bank, ONGC, GAIL and Tata Steel lost the most
Broader market outperformed the frontline indices with the Smallcap and Midcap gaining up to 1%
Broader gains were capped as investors awaited corporate results from major firms
The breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, turned negative from positive
Bank Nifty pared all its intraday gains to end over 1% lower led by losses in BoB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bank of India
IndusInd Bank was down nearly 1% even after it reported a 21% rise in its fourth-quarter profit
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Auto and index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers in early trades.
Top 5 losers include Lupin, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Lab and GAIL down 1.6%-11%.
The 30-share Sensex gained 117 points to end above 29,000 at 29,006 while the 50-share Nifty gained 32 points to close at 8,761.
Extending losses for 7th session, Nifty fell below the 8,000 mark for the first time since Nov 25
Ahmedabad, Delhi and Mumbai, which together make up 65% of national volumes, post decline in turnover in 2nd half of 2015.
Private lenders were among the top losers along with RIL.
With rate cut expectations running high ahead of RBI meet this week, risk appetite improved especially in rate sensitive stocks
Financial shares were the top losers.
Aviation companies were in focus with all the three airliners SpiceJet, InterGlobe Aviation and Jet Airways adding in the range of 2% to 3% on the BSE
The Nifty PSU Bank pared losses to end flat after falling as much as 1.05%
Benchmark share indices ended flat amid lack of investor participation even as gains in IT majors ahead of their second quarter earnings helped capped downside.
Gains were led by HUL on better-than-expected margins in March quarter and capital goods shares.
Shares of IT companies were in focus with the Nifty IT and S&P BSE IT index gaining more than 2% in an otherwise lower market
S&P BSE Sensex settled at 31,170, up 60 points, while the broader Nifty50 closed at record high for third straight session. It ended at 9,624, up 19 points.
Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals
SBI was the top gainer after it reported lower-than-expected rise in bad loans
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