Markets could slide again owing to conditions in Europe and the US.
Infosys, Tata Motors, ONGC, TCS and GAIL are the top 5 losers.
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The Fed's decision on tapering its monthly $85 billion bond-buying programme is expected later on Wednesday.
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The rupee tumbled past 63.00 to the dollar, down about 2 per cent on the day and breaching the previous low of 62.03 hit on Friday despite a spate of measures in recent weeks by the central bank and government to defend it.
Govt is selling a stake in Coal India worth around $3.7 bn.
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India's CAD -- the gap between inflow and outgo of foreign exchange -- widened to a record high of $88 billion or 4.8 per cent of the gross domestic product for the fiscal ended March 31, from $78.2 billion in 2011-2012, about 4.2 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product.
Indians must remember that Pakistanis hate losing to India, at war or in cricket, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
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The broader consensus was that the Fed would cut the monthly stimulus of $85 billion by $10-15 billion.
If you are not already lost in the zeros this wealth stands at Rs 257 lakh crore or Rs 257 trillion, according to a report unveiled by Karvy Private Wealth for the year 2014.
The move came as the country badly needs capital inflows as the rupee comes under pressure
'From a retail investor's perspective, therefore, it is essential not to get swayed by the short-term correction in the equity market and macro noise, and stay the course with their long-term financial plans,' notes Ashwin Patni.
PM Modi to travel to Vietnam before going to China to attend G20 summit.
The dollar's weakness against other currencies overseas and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the rupee, forex dealers said.
Sensex slumped 518 points to end the day at 25,582 and the Nifty slipped 164 points to close at 7,623.
Market breadth turned negative with 1,779 declines over 884 advances on the BSE
Investors should consider debt mutual funds, banks fixed deposits or high-rated corporate debt instruments.
If the PM wishes to be re-elected in 2019, there are a few things he needs to learn from his predecessor
This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet
Banks and realty among the most hit on account of high borrowing costs.
A long term solution to reduce India's Current Account Deficit will be to increase India's share of global merchandise exports, so that we are able use our exports to fund our imports, points out Chidambaran G Iyer, Senior Fellow, Pahle India Foundation.
In the global markets, the US dollar traded lower in early trade after former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers withdrew himself from the race to be the next Federal Reserve chairman.
The broader markets ended negatively with mid-caps and small-caps shedding 0.5 per cent on the BSE.
Govt rules out controls on FII capital as Sensex tanks 3.97%, rupee breaches 62 intra-day & gold surges the most in two years
Bullish dollar sentiment overseas alongside sluggish domestic equity market predominantly impacted the domestic currency
The domestic currency had lost 63 paise to close at over four-month low of 61.18 against the dollar in Friday's trade on weakness in global stock markets and a strong US currency overseas.
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The rupee on Friday touched an all-time low of 62.03 to a dollar, spooking the equities market and dragging the Sensex down to 18,621.39 in the afternoon.
'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'
Amid a grim global scenario, India will have to labour hard to hold on to seven per cent growth in 2016-17.
Orange Mittai has its sweet and sour moments, with just the right balance of humour and emotions, says S Saraswathi.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 414 points at 25,481 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 119 points at 7,603.
The Sensex soared 402 points higher to end at 25,720 and the Nifty surged 130 points to close at 7,819.
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The 30-share Sensex ended 117 points higher at 26,560 and the 50-share Nifty gained 31 points to end at 7,936.
The Sensex and Nifty remained above their key levels of 36,000 and 10,900 throughout the session, indicating strong investor optimism after a prolonged spell of caution.
Markets in countries whose economic fortunes were closely linked to China's growth tumbled.
If you have availed a home loan from an NBFC, you can shift your existing home loan to a bank and benefit from the MCLR regime, suggests Ratan Choudhary, head - home loans, Paisabazaar.com.
The broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices.
Sebi might come out with a regulatory framework for issuance of 'green' bonds
The RIL stock has halved from an all-time high of Rs 1,626 made (intra-day) on January 15, 2008, to on Wednesday's closing figure of Rs 800.55.
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