Broader markets underperformed the benchmark indices with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indces slipping 0.8%-1.1%
Tata Steel, SBI, Infosys and L&T were among the top gainers for the day.
Ordering more Akash systems is essential for the Indian defence industry.
Santosh Kamath, partner (infrastructure and government services), KPMG in India, expects an extension of a tax holiday for the sector.
Most Asian markets ended with gains.
Rejecting the contention of private power distributors, the Delhi government on Wednesday ordered an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of their finances, fulfilling yet another election promise of the Aam Aadmi Party.
Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.
Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.
HDFC and Infosys contribute the most to today's rally.
Ordnance Factory Board officials say upgrading the 39-calibre FH-77 into the 45-calibre Dhanush has increased the gun's range from 27 to 38 kilometres, using enhanced range ammunition.
'At the Asian Games I had a dream, to stand on the podium and have the tri-colour hoisted.' 'I missed one thing in Jakarta -- the national anthem being played.' 'I hope to make it happen at the Olympics by winning gold.'
Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.
Infosys, Wipro and HUL among the top losers for the day.
Sensex slumped 518 points to end the day at 25,582 and the Nifty slipped 164 points to close at 7,623.
The bias for the Sensex is likely to remain bearish as long as the index sustains below 18,900-odd levels. On the downside, the index could slide to 17,300-odd levels
IT shares lost ground tracking a sell-off in tech stocks on Nasdaq on Friday
The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices have performed better than the front-liners
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The index gained 572 points, or 2.4 per cent, this week while the Nifty added 164 points, or 2.3 per cent
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The benchmark has gained 2 per cent this week on continued hopes the incoming Narendra Modi government would unveil substantial economic reforms.
The good news for the group has come from the port business.
36-year-old Sunil Yadav, who works as a garbage collector for the civic body in Mumbai is an inspiration. He chronicles the arduous journey he took to secure his MPhil degree and why he refuses to give up his job despite his education.
Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.
While study was done before the current boardroom battle began, the findings indicate Tata is no longer viewed as aspirational brand by working professionals.
Markets ended in green on rate cut hope.
Only six sectors are likely to report good set of numbers in Q4 FY15.
The top gainers on the Sensex were Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Hero Moto & Sesa Sterlite.
Investors accumulated quality stocks at valuable and attractive levels.
Sensex ended up 190 points at 25,519 and Nifty climbed 57 points to end at 7,626.
Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 90 points at 19,429 after hitting an intra-day low of 19,398 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 40 points at 5,881 after touching an intra-day low of 5,871.
Caution prevailed across the bourses ahead of the Union Budget.
Large and small businesses alike have delivered low-key performances.
BSE Power, Healthcare, Capital Goods, FMCG and Metal indices gained between 0.6-1%.
Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.
The main losers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Hero Moto, BHEL, ONGC & Maruti Suzuki.
The broader markets ended firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining nearly 0.5 per cent on the BSE.
The broader markets were firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining 1-1.4 per cent on the BSE.
'The success of the country's economic policies is affirmed by receipt of FDI of $15 billion last year, the highest in the Asia-Pacific after China and India, and well ahead of Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand,' notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.
Ends the August F&O series on a high tracking gains in RIL, HDFC and ITC.
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