FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.
Going by the experience of the previous years -- when the actual proceeds from stake sale were much lower than the targets -- the government's disinvestment target for 2014-15 appears too ambitious.
ICICI Bank and SBI were among the top Sensex gainers along with FMCG majors ITC and HUL.
The market breadth in BSE remains healthy with 1,829 shares advancing and 721 shares declining
After paring some gains, the 30-share index settled at an all-time closing high of 28,008.90, up by 98.84 points, or 0.35 per cent, over the previous close.
Investors widened their bets on optimism that upcoming general budget -- to be unveiled next month - would contain incentives for corporates, which will help boost the economy
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The Sensex has hit its lowest level since August 29, 2016 whereas the Nifty hit its lowest level since Sep 12, 2016
Markets finished lower for the sixth consecutive day as hopes of the Goods and Services tax (GST) bill being passed in the current session of the Parliament faded considerably.
According to market experts, GST Bill, movement of the rupee and uncertain global cues amid expected rate cut by the US Fed will dictate the movement of the markets.
Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand
The S&P BSE Sensex gained 57 points to end at 26,064 and the Nifty50 climbed 17 points.
Major corporates are staring at an uncertain future after investing substantially on their projects
The 30-share Sensex provisionally ended up 366 points at 27,275 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 132 points at 8,235.
Power stations with captive mines might look at this as an opportunity to sell merchant power at higher rates.
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The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
Floor price of SAIL to be set at Rs 83 a share.
RIL, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and ONGC alone contributed to a 100 point cut seen on Sensex.
The court issued notice to the ministry and directed it to file its response in two days.
The Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government has given environment clearance to five projects since it took charge on May 26.
Hindalco has already bagged 4 mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh
There are 30 listed PSUs in which the public holding is less than 25%.
The Sensex closed down 308 points at 24,894 and the Nifty has lost 96 points at 7,559.
After a volatile session, Sensex closed the day 563 points lower
Once decisions are taken to sell stock in certain state-controlled enterprises, there is no reason to not start scheduling sales immediately.
Indian indices fell more than those of most other emerging markets.
BJP loss could trigger a correction
Metal stocks also had a good session, with JSW Steel zooming by 7%, and Tata Steel and Nalco gaining about 3% each.
Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today
In their advertisements to attract investors to public offers, companies can be more creative and innovative as long as they are not misleading and contain necessary disclosures of associated risks and other facts, Sebi chief U K Sinha feels.
In a bid to boost the dormant primary market, regulator Sebi said it is ready to review the mandatory grading of initial public offers.
Oil and select auto heavyweights bore the brunt of selling pressure; ONGC, RIL, Tata Motors, M&M key losers.
Banking and capital goods stocks were out of favour, while oil and auto stocks saw buying interest.
Lower crude prices mean less government outlay for India,
Fresh investments by corporates up just 5.8% in FY17, lowest since 1992
Surprisingly, RIL scrip also fell by 2.73 per cent to 1,029.15, becoming the second biggest loser in the index
A tightrope walk ahead, especially as govt's fiscal deficit has already reached 99% of full-year estimates
Price correction over post-election peaks could throw disinvestment calculations awry.
Five states -- Maharashtra, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat -- face a massive power crisis.
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