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Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Rediff.com17 May 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent, followed by SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC twins, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and UltraTech Cement. NSE Nifty soared 245.35 points to 14,923.15.

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Tata Steel and Infosys. NSE Nifty surged 191.95 points to 15,824.05.

Sensex jumps 194 points to end above 53K for first time

Sensex jumps 194 points to end above 53K for first time

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Nestle India, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma. NSE Nifty rose 61.40 points to its fresh record peak of 15,879.65.

Rupee @ 80: How it will affect Indian firms

Rupee @ 80: How it will affect Indian firms

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

As the Indian currency hovers around its lowest versus the US greenback, several smaller and mid-sized companies are expected to face rough weather as almost 44 per cent of the foreign loans taken by Indian companies remained unhedged. According to the data sourced from the Reserve Bank of India, Indian companies raised around $38.2 billion in the financial year ended in March. Of this, only 56 per cent of the loans are hedged while the rest of the foreign loans remain unhedged, thus risking the companies to forex volatility.

Small-caps off to the best start in four years; surge more than 25%

Small-caps off to the best start in four years; surge more than 25%

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Companies in the small-cap universe are having a dream run - the Nifty Smallcap 100 index has shot up more than 25 per cent on a year-to-date basis, even as the benchmark Nifty is up 7 per cent. This is the best start for the index since 2017 when the Nifty Smallcap 100 index surged 32.3 per cent between January 1 and May 10. However, in terms of outperformance to the Nifty, this year's performance is the best in more than a decade. A combination of sectoral tailwinds and lack of institutional selling pressure has helped small companies escape from the correction triggered by the second wave of Covid-19.

Stakes rise for bauxite blocks in Odisha on Adani Group's entry

Stakes rise for bauxite blocks in Odisha on Adani Group's entry

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The next auction for bauxite blocks in Odisha may see heightened interest with Adani Group charting an entry into alumina refining and existing players looking to boost capacity. Hemant Sharma, principal secretary, Odisha industries department, said that three bauxite blocks have been scheduled for auctions this year. Adani Group - which will be setting up a 4-MMTPA alumina refinery and may enter aluminium production - is expected to bid for mines, though raw material linkages shall be available from Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC).

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Nifty soars to fresh peak; Sensex rallies 515 points at close

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Reliance was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy, Maruti and ITC.

Sensex snaps three-session losing streak; jumps 209 pts at close

Sensex snaps three-session losing streak; jumps 209 pts at close

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 7 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty advanced 69.05 points to 15,778.45.

Sensex pares early gains; ends 15 points lower

Sensex pares early gains; ends 15 points lower

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

TCS was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 1 per cent, followed by Infosys, Reliance Industries, HUL, Nestle India and ITC. NSE Nifty ended 10.05 points higher at its new closing record of 16,634.65.

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

CEO earnings up in tandem with profits of companies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Mirroring the increase in the earnings of their companies, the chief executives and promoters of India's top listed firms gained handsomely from the boom last financial year. Their remuneration includes salaries, perquisites or perks, and profit-linked commissions.

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

After the hit of the pandemic, India Inc is now worried about the adverse impact of inflation and higher commodity prices on their revenues and margins. The inflation scare is the strongest among manufacturers of consumer goods such as automobiles, consumer durables, and fast-moving capital goods (FMCG). Companies across sectors fear they will not be able to pass on the hike in input costs to their consumers due to weak demand, which, in turn, would lead to a hit on margins and profitability in the forthcoming quarters.

Investors richer by Rs 1.5 lakh cr as stocks jump

Investors richer by Rs 1.5 lakh cr as stocks jump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

The total investor wealth in domestic stock markets soared by Rs 1.53 lakh crore as investors cheered energy reforms, including hike in natural gas prices.

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.

Sensex soars 241 pts to hit 2-mth high; banks fuel rally

Sensex soars 241 pts to hit 2-mth high; banks fuel rally

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

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

Sensex rallies 617 points to close above 51K-mark

Sensex rallies 617 points to close above 51K-mark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring around 7 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Infosys and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, HUL, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance and ITC were among the laggards.

Industrial output grows 4.5% in February; highest in 7 months

Industrial output grows 4.5% in February; highest in 7 months

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

As per use-based classification, primary good registered a growth of 7.4 per cent, intermediate goods 22.4 per cent, and infrastructure/construction goods 0.1 per cent in February 2020 as against the same period a year ago.

Sensex rallies 380 pts led by gains in index majors

Sensex rallies 380 pts led by gains in index majors

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Infosys, M&M, Maruti and HDFC. NSE Nifty surged 93 points to 15,301.45.

With latest RBI hike interest rate is back at pre-pandemic level

With latest RBI hike interest rate is back at pre-pandemic level

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.40 per cent to tame inflation.

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Oxygen diversion may not hurt industry just yet

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

However, a prolonged and intense second wave that curtails oxygen supply to industries for a longer-than-expected period will exacerbate downside risk in affected sectors

How india Inc biggies are going green

How india Inc biggies are going green

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India's traditional companies are now moving full scale into the renewable and alternative energy space that had been dominated by smaller players over the past decade. Companies such as government-owned NTPC and the Adani and the Tata groups restructured their businesses well in time to become major players in the green space. At the same time, other conventional companies, such as Larsen & Toubro and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), which have a presence both in the energy sector as well as myriad other activities - construction, technology and retailing - are tying up with new-age companies to hitch a ride to a greener path.

Sensex skyrockets 765 points to end at new peak

Sensex skyrockets 765 points to end at new peak

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Bharti Airtel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Titan, Maruti and Bajaj Finance. NSE Nifty surged 225.85 points to its record closing of 16,931.05.

Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy trade

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, PowerGrid, M&M, Nestle India, SBI and HCL Tech. On the other hand, HUL, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv were among the gainers.

Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, M&M and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty fell 120.30 points to 15,632.10.

India Inc's m-cap growth is fraught with risks

India Inc's m-cap growth is fraught with risks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Indian companies' market capitalization has grown at the fastest pace last year among major economies despite contraction in GDP, economists from SBI said, flagging the risks to financial stability it poses. Further, retail investors have shown higher interest in markets and their numbers have increased by 1.42 crore in FY21 and another 44 lakh in April and May, they said in a note, wondering if this will be a lasting behavioural change or is transitory. The economists at the country's largest lender attributed the growth in equity markets to lower returns on other financial instruments amid a low rates regime, increase in global liquidity, and even a tendency to spend more time at home because of mobility restrictions which led many to trade more.

Manufacturing activities gain further strength in Oct

Manufacturing activities gain further strength in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

India's manufacturing sector activities gained further strength in October as companies scaled up production and stepped up input purchasing in anticipation of further improvements in demand, a monthly survey said on Monday. Robust gains in new work aided production growth in October as output and new orders expanded at fastest rates in seven months, while business optimism hit a six-month high, the survey said. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 53.7 in September to 55.9 in October, pointing to the strongest improvement in overall operating conditions since February.

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Workforce Shrank By 3.8 Million In March

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

What the labour market statistics of March 2022 show is India's biggest sign of economic distress, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Experts recommend buying gold as the fundamentals supporting a rally have not changed.

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

What has hit sentiment further is a draft proposal by the government to increase vehicle insurance premiums for financial year 2022-23 (FY23). Third-party motor insurance premiums have not been increased over the last two years and if this is approved, insurance costs for specific segments could rise by a fifth. The worst impacted is the 350cc and above two-wheeler segment, where premiums are up 21 per cent. Royal Enfield (Eicher Motor) is the market leader in the segment. The premiums in the 150-350cc two-wheeler category are also being inc

Mid-, smallcaps outperform in first half of 2021

Mid-, smallcaps outperform in first half of 2021

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Mid- and small-cap indices have outperformed the frontline benchmarks - the S&P BSE Sensex (up around 10 per cent) and the Nifty50 (13 per cent) - in the first half of calendar year 2021 (H1-CY21) by rallying 26 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively. The trend, analysts believe, is likely to continue in H2-CY21 as well. The outperformance in H1-CY21 comes on the back of improved earnings and strong inflows from the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in Indian equities. However, good monsoon so far, gradual opening up of the economy and the pick-up in the pace of vaccination provides support to the market.

Sensex ends lower for 3rd day; Tata Steel tanks 6.95%

Sensex ends lower for 3rd day; Tata Steel tanks 6.95%

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Equity indices failed to hold on to their gains in see-saw trade on Tuesday, ending in the red for the third straight session despite a tentative recovery in global equities. The rupee too bounced back from historic lows, but the overall sentiment remained risk-averse amid concerns over economic recovery in a high interest rate scenario. The 30-share BSE Sensex had a choppy start but gained momentum in mid-session trade. However, it succumbed to selling pressure towards the fag end to close 105.82 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 54,364.85. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty declined 61.80 points or 0.38 per cent to finish at 16,240.05.

Sensex sinks 486 pts led by losses in index majors

Sensex sinks 486 pts led by losses in index majors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Tata Steel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 2 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Bank and Dr Reddy's. NSE Nifty dropped 151.75 points to 15,727.90.

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

New tax norms to hit dividends received from foreign arms

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Dividend distribution tax in FY20 would only be applicable after deducting Rs 70 received from the foreign subsidiary, meaning 20.56 per cent DDT would be paid only on Rs 30.

Top 5 factors that may set market direction in H2 of 2022

Top 5 factors that may set market direction in H2 of 2022

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

As markets complete the first half of the calendar year 2022 (CY22) with a fall of around 9 per cent, the interest-rate hike trajectory by global central banks, paired with the conundrum of inflation and growth, will move the needle for the market, observe experts. Here's a quick rundown on what they'll react to over the next six months.

Sensex tanks 587 points; HDFC Bank slumps over 3%

Sensex tanks 587 points; HDFC Bank slumps over 3%

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

HDFC Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack followed by IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC, Maruti and Bajaj Finance. NSE Nifty fell 171 points to 15,752.40.

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Sensex ends down 115 pts; closes FY22 with 18% gains

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex gave up its early gains to settle lower by 115 points on the last day of 2021-22 fiscal on Thursday, dragged down by profit-taking in Reliance Industries, Infosys and HDFC Bank after a three-day rally. The 30-share barometer declined by 115.48 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 58,568.51 in choppy trade due to the expiry of monthly derivatives contracts. During the day, it touched a high of 58,890.92 and a low of 58,485.79.

Investor wealth erodes by over Rs 3.27 lakh crore as markets tumble

Investor wealth erodes by over Rs 3.27 lakh crore as markets tumble

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Investor wealth on Wednesday tumbled over Rs 3.27 lakh crore as markets witnessed massive selling pressure amid rising coronavirus cases in the country. The BSE benchmark index plunged 871.13 points or 1.74 per cent to close at 49,180.31. During the day, it declined 931.1 points to 49,120.34. Following the weak trend, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies tumbled Rs 3,27,967.71 crore to reach Rs 2,02,48,094.19 crore at the close of trade.

Sensex pares gains after breaching 39,000-level

Sensex pares gains after breaching 39,000-level

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Sensex rally was driven by Tata Motors, Vedanta, Bharti Airtel, Maruti, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, Larsen and Toubro and HCL Tech.

Investor wealth jumps over Rs 16.70 lakh cr in 6 days

Investor wealth jumps over Rs 16.70 lakh cr in 6 days

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Investor wealth has jumped over Rs 16.70 lakh crore as markets extended its winning streak to the sixth session on Monday. The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied 617.14 points or 1.22 per cent to close above the 51,000-mark for the first time on Monday. During the day, the benchmark index jumped to its all-time high of 51,523.38.

Sensex extends losses; RIL tumbles post Q4 show

Sensex extends losses; RIL tumbles post Q4 show

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Equity benchmarks began the week on a downbeat note on Monday, weighed by heavy selling in market heavyweight Reliance Industries and persisting weakness in global bourses. The rupee plunged to its lifetime low against the US dollar amid unabated foreign fund outflows, underscoring the risk-off sentiment prevailing globally as central banks embark on policy tightening to tame soaring inflation. Slipping for the second straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 364.91 points or 0.67 per cent to close at 54,470.67.

Sensex slides by 135 points as markets fall for 6th straight day

Sensex slides by 135 points as markets fall for 6th straight day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Market benchmarks gave up intra-day gains to close in the red for the sixth session on the trot on Friday, capping a bruising week which saw a massive dash for safety amid rate hikes by global central banks and fears of slowing growth.