Equity benchmark indices started calendar 2020 on a firm note with most sectoral indices in the green during early hours on Wednesday.

A day earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/government-unveils-rs-102-lakh-crore-infrastructure-projects-for-next-5-years-271319">Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure project pipeline</a> for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing.

The move is likely to help the country nearly double the size of GDP to five trillion dollars by 2025.At 10:15 am, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was up by 79 points to 41,333 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 20 points at 12,189.Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive zone with Nifty metal up by 0.52 per cent, IT by 0.39 per cent and realty by 0.2 per cent.

Among stocks, JSW Steel gained by 1.15 per cent to trade at Rs 273.15 per share while Vedanta moved up by 0.98 per cent and Tata Steel by 0.73 per cent.

Adani Ports added gains of 1.97 per cent and engineering major Larsen &amp; Toubro ticked up by 1.5 per cent.

The other prominent gainers were index heavyweight Reliance Industries, Bharti Infratel, Wipro and IndianOil Corporation. However, among the losers were IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors, Coal India, ONGC and Nestle India.&nbsp;

 
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Equity benchmark indices started calendar 2020 on a firm note with most sectoral indices in the green during early hours on Wednesday. A day earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure project pipeline for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing.

Equity benchmark indices started calendar 2020 on a firm note with most sectoral indices in the green during early hours on Wednesday. A day earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure project pipeline for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing. The move is likely to help the country nearly double the size of GDP to five trillion dollars by 2025.At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 79 points to 41,333 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 20 points at 12,189.Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive zone with Nifty metal up by 0.52 per cent, IT by 0.39 per cent and realty by 0.2 per cent. Among stocks, JSW Steel gained by 1.15 per cent to trade at Rs 273.15 per share while Vedanta moved up by 0.98 per cent and Tata Steel by 0.73 per cent. Adani Ports added gains of 1.97 per cent and engineering major Larsen & Toubro ticked up by 1.5 per cent. The other prominent gainers were index heavyweight Reliance Industries, Bharti Infratel, Wipro and IndianOil Corporation. However, among the losers were IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors, Coal India, ONGC and Nestle India.

Equities begin 2020 on a positive note led by metal stocks

Equity benchmark indices traded range-bound on Wednesday but closed in the green as investors contemplated stock-specific action on the first trading session of the calendar year 2020.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 52 points up at 41,306 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 21 points at 12,190.

Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline project for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing.

Among stocks, Adani Ports was the top winner with an intra-day gain of 3.13 per cent to Rs 377.45 per share. Power Grid Corporation gained by 2.8 per cent while NTPC ticked up by 2.1 per cent.

The other prominent gainers were Vedanta, Bharti Infratel, Infosys, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, HDFC, Larsen &amp; Toubro and Hindustan Lever.

However, private sector lenders slipped with IndusInd Bank down by 1.5 per cent, Axis Bank by 0.7 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank by 0.6 per cent.

Titan was down by 2.7 per cent despite Crisil upgrading its rating on its long-term bank facilities totalling Rs 2,850 crore to AAA with a stable outlook.

Auto majors like Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto and Maruti too were in the red along with ONGC, Zee Entertainment, and Tata Steel.

Equity benchmark indices traded range-bound on Wednesday but closed in the green as investors contemplated stock-specific action on the first trading session of the calendar year 2020.

Equity benchmark indices traded range-bound on Wednesday but closed in the green as investors contemplated stock-specific action on the first trading session of the calendar year 2020. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 52 points up at 41,306 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 21 points at 12,190. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline project for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing. Among stocks, Adani Ports was the top winner with an intra-day gain of 3.13 per cent to Rs 377.45 per share. Power Grid Corporation gained by 2.8 per cent while NTPC ticked up by 2.1 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Vedanta, Bharti Infratel, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Lever. However, private sector lenders slipped with IndusInd Bank down by 1.5 per cent, Axis Bank by 0.7 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank by 0.6 per cent. Titan was down by 2.7 per cent despite Crisil upgrading its rating on its long-term bank facilities totalling Rs 2,850 crore to AAA with a stable outlook. Auto majors like Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto and Maruti too were in the red along with ONGC, Zee Entertainment, and Tata Steel.

Equity indices close in the green, Adani Ports gains by 3.1 per cent

Equity benchmark indices were buoyant during early hours on Friday in line with Asian markets as investors hoped that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-and-xi-jinping-will-sign-china-trade-deal-270340">US-China trade deal</a> will soon be signed.

At 10:15 am, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-falls-by-298-points-psu-banks-underperform-270367">BSE S&amp;P Sensex</a> was up by 195 points to 41,359 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 54 points at 12,181.

Apart from Nifty IT and metal, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green. Nifty PSU bank jumped by 2.62 per cent. Nifty financial service gained by half per cent while auto ticked up by 0.6 per cent.

Among stocks, State Bank of India rose by 2.12 per cent to Rs 336.85 per share while Yes Bank and Axis Bank moved up by 1.3 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 1.2 per cent to Rs 1,533.70 per share.

The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Power Grid Corporation, Cipla, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/were-following-government-order-bharti-airtel-chairman-on-blocking-telecom-services-in-parts-of-delhi-269152">Bharti Airtel</a>, Adani Ports and UPL.

However, JSW Steel and Tata Steel traded with marginal losses like IT majors Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and HCL Technologies. NTPC, Hindustan Lever and Bajaj Auto too were in the negative terrain.

Meanwhile, Asian shares jumped to an 18-month high as investor optimism was boosted by hopes that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. Beijing said it is in close contact with Washington about an initial trade agreement.

MSCI`s broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan was up by 0.55 per cent while Japan`s Nikkei lay flat. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tokyo-stocks-open-slightly-lower-in-muted-trading-270098">Japan</a> has approved a record budget for the coming fiscal year in a bid to shore up growth.

Chinese shares were upbeat after Beijing laid out additional plans to bolster its economy, including infrastructure investments, with blue-chip CSI300 adding 0.56 per cent.

Equity benchmark indices were buoyant during early hours on Friday in line with Asian markets as investors hoped that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed.

Equity benchmark indices were buoyant during early hours on Friday in line with Asian markets as investors hoped that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 195 points to 41,359 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 54 points at 12,181. Apart from Nifty IT and metal, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green. Nifty PSU bank jumped by 2.62 per cent. Nifty financial service gained by half per cent while auto ticked up by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, State Bank of India rose by 2.12 per cent to Rs 336.85 per share while Yes Bank and Axis Bank moved up by 1.3 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 1.2 per cent to Rs 1,533.70 per share. The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Power Grid Corporation, Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and UPL. However, JSW Steel and Tata Steel traded with marginal losses like IT majors Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and HCL Technologies. NTPC, Hindustan Lever and Bajaj Auto too were in the negative terrain. Meanwhile, Asian shares jumped to an 18-month high as investor optimism was boosted by hopes that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. Beijing said it is in close contact with Washington about an initial trade agreement. MSCI`s broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan was up by 0.55 per cent while Japan`s Nikkei lay flat. Japan has approved a record budget for the coming fiscal year in a bid to shore up growth. Chinese shares were upbeat after Beijing laid out additional plans to bolster its economy, including infrastructure investments, with blue-chip CSI300 adding 0.56 per cent.

Equities trade higher on global cues, PSU banks rally

Equity benchmark indices snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday following gains in global peers over the signing of US-China trade deal.

The gains domestically were broad-based with most sectoral indices in the green led by banking, auto, financial services and energy stocks.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 411 points higher at 41,575 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 119 points at 12,246.

All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty PSU bank moving up by 2.92 per cent, private bank by 1.13 per cent, financial service by 1.07 per cent and realty by 1.61 per cent.

Public sector banking stocks closed higher after the Reserve Bank of India said that it will purchase 10-year bonds worth Rs 10,000 crore while simultaneously selling four bonds maturing in 2020 for up to the same amount on December 30 in the open market.

State Bank of India gained by 2.23 per cent to close at Rs 337.20 per share. Private lenders Axis Bank and ICICI Bank also added gains of 3.3 per cent and 2 per cent respectively.

The other prominent winners were Coal India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Power Grid Corporation, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries.

However, Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell by 1.4 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively. Wipro, Bharti Infratel, Britannia, Titan and JSW Steel too closed in the negative terrain.

Meanwhile, Asian shares jumped to an 18-month high as investor optimism was boosted by hopes that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. Beijing said it is in close contact with Washington about an initial trade agreement.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up by 1.3 per cent and South Korea's Kospi by 0.29 per cent. But Japan's Nikkei closed 0.36 per cent lower and Shanghai Composite slipped by 0.08 per cent.

Equity benchmark indices snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday following gains in global peers over the signing of US-China trade deal. The gains domestically were broad-based with most sectoral indices in the green led by banking, auto, financial services and energy stocks.

Equity benchmark indices snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday following gains in global peers over the signing of US-China trade deal. The gains domestically were broad-based with most sectoral indices in the green led by banking, auto, financial services and energy stocks. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 411 points higher at 41,575 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 119 points at 12,246. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty PSU bank moving up by 2.92 per cent, private bank by 1.13 per cent, financial service by 1.07 per cent and realty by 1.61 per cent. Public sector banking stocks closed higher after the Reserve Bank of India said that it will purchase 10-year bonds worth Rs 10,000 crore while simultaneously selling four bonds maturing in 2020 for up to the same amount on December 30 in the open market. State Bank of India gained by 2.23 per cent to close at Rs 337.20 per share. Private lenders Axis Bank and ICICI Bank also added gains of 3.3 per cent and 2 per cent respectively. The other prominent winners were Coal India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Power Grid Corporation, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries. However, Yes Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell by 1.4 per cent and 0.3 per cent respectively. Wipro, Bharti Infratel, Britannia, Titan and JSW Steel too closed in the negative terrain. Meanwhile, Asian shares jumped to an 18-month high as investor optimism was boosted by hopes that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. Beijing said it is in close contact with Washington about an initial trade agreement. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up by 1.3 per cent and South Korea's Kospi by 0.29 per cent. But Japan's Nikkei closed 0.36 per cent lower and Shanghai Composite slipped by 0.08 per cent.

Sensex closes 411 points higher, PSU bank index surges 3 per cent on capital infusion

Equity benchmark indices closed 0.7 per cent lower on Thursday, dragged by public sector banks, ahead of the expiry of December series futures and options (F&amp;O) contracts.

At the closing bell, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was down by 298 points to 41,164 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 88 points at 12,127.

Except for Nifty metal and media, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty PSU bank dropped by 1.44 per cent, pharma by 0.97 per cent, IT by 0.45 per cent and FMCG by 0.44 per cent. Nifty metal, however, moved up by 0.58 per cent.

Among stocks, government-owned Oriental Bank of Commerce fell by 4.2 per cent, Punjab National Bank by 1.3 per cent and State Bank of India by 0.3 per cent.

Private lender Yes Bank too dragged down by 4.4 per cent at Rs 48.95 per share after a rating downgrade by Brickwork.

Telecom major Bharti Airtel and index heavyweight Reliance Industries closed 1.9 per cent lower while Sun Pharma dived by 1.8 per cent and Adani Ports by 1.7 per cent.

However, ONGC closed 2.5 per cent higher at Rs 129.15 per share. Metal majors were on a high with Vedanta moving up by 1.9 per cent at Rs 150.90 per share, JSW Steel by 1 per cent and Tata Steel by 0.9 per cent. NTPC, Coal India, Eicher Motors and Asian Paints too closed in the green.

Meanwhile, Asian stock markets were in the positive zone following Christmas Day. The Shanghai Composite was up by 0.85 per cent and the Nikkei 225 in Japan was 0.6 per cent higher. South Korea`s Kospi ticked up by 0.36 per cent but Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.15 per cent. 
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Equity benchmark indices closed 0.7 per cent lower on Thursday, dragged by public sector banks, ahead of the expiry of December series futures and options (F&O) contracts.

Equity benchmark indices closed 0.7 per cent lower on Thursday, dragged by public sector banks, ahead of the expiry of December series futures and options (F&O) contracts. At the closing bell, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 298 points to 41,164 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 88 points at 12,127. Except for Nifty metal and media, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty PSU bank dropped by 1.44 per cent, pharma by 0.97 per cent, IT by 0.45 per cent and FMCG by 0.44 per cent. Nifty metal, however, moved up by 0.58 per cent. Among stocks, government-owned Oriental Bank of Commerce fell by 4.2 per cent, Punjab National Bank by 1.3 per cent and State Bank of India by 0.3 per cent. Private lender Yes Bank too dragged down by 4.4 per cent at Rs 48.95 per share after a rating downgrade by Brickwork. Telecom major Bharti Airtel and index heavyweight Reliance Industries closed 1.9 per cent lower while Sun Pharma dived by 1.8 per cent and Adani Ports by 1.7 per cent. However, ONGC closed 2.5 per cent higher at Rs 129.15 per share. Metal majors were on a high with Vedanta moving up by 1.9 per cent at Rs 150.90 per share, JSW Steel by 1 per cent and Tata Steel by 0.9 per cent. NTPC, Coal India, Eicher Motors and Asian Paints too closed in the green. Meanwhile, Asian stock markets were in the positive zone following Christmas Day. The Shanghai Composite was up by 0.85 per cent and the Nikkei 225 in Japan was 0.6 per cent higher. South Korea`s Kospi ticked up by 0.36 per cent but Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.15 per cent.

Sensex falls by 298 points, PSU banks underperform

Indian stock market indices indices on Tuesday faced a downturn &nbsp;due to weak investor sentiment in a holiday-shortened week with IT and auto stocks suffering the most.

The fall followed reports that the government may miss its divestment target for the current fiscal year 2019-20. The stock market will remain shut on Wednesday on account of Christmas.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 181 points lower at 41,461 while the Nifty 50 lost by 51 points at 12,212. At the National Stock Exchange, sectoral indices were mixed with Nifty IT falling by 0.54 per cent, media by 0.48 per cent and auto by 0.41 per cent.

Among stocks, Bharat Petroleum Corporation tumbled by 2.72 per cent at Rs 479.60 per share with reports suggesting that its divestment is likely to be pushed beyond March 31.

Index heavyweight Reliance Industries lost by 1.71 per cent at Rs 1,544.50 per share. IT stocks too suffered with HCL Technologies down by 1.7 per cent and Tata Consultancy Services by 0.7 per cent.

The other prominent losers were Eicher Motors, UPL, GAIL, HDFC Bank, Larsen &amp; Toubro and Dr Reddy`s.&nbsp;

However, the prominent winners included Yes Bank, Cipla, IndusInd Bank, JSW Steel and ONGC.Meanwhile, Asian shares swing in and out of losses as the holiday lull offset optimism that a US-China trade deal will boost exports and corporate earnings.

The Shanghai Composite index rose by 0.67 per cent after Premier Li Keqiang said a day earlier that the government is considering more measures to lower corporate financing costs.Japan`s Nikkei stock index edged up by 0.04 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.15 per cent. South Korea`s Kospi was also down by 0.62 per cent.

Indian stock market indices indices on Tuesday faced a downturn due to weak investor sentiment in a holiday-shortened week with IT and auto stocks suffering the most.

Indian stock market indices indices on Tuesday faced a downturn due to weak investor sentiment in a holiday-shortened week with IT and auto stocks suffering the most. The fall followed reports that the government may miss its divestment target for the current fiscal year 2019-20. The stock market will remain shut on Wednesday on account of Christmas. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 181 points lower at 41,461 while the Nifty 50 lost by 51 points at 12,212. At the National Stock Exchange, sectoral indices were mixed with Nifty IT falling by 0.54 per cent, media by 0.48 per cent and auto by 0.41 per cent. Among stocks, Bharat Petroleum Corporation tumbled by 2.72 per cent at Rs 479.60 per share with reports suggesting that its divestment is likely to be pushed beyond March 31. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries lost by 1.71 per cent at Rs 1,544.50 per share. IT stocks too suffered with HCL Technologies down by 1.7 per cent and Tata Consultancy Services by 0.7 per cent. The other prominent losers were Eicher Motors, UPL, GAIL, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro and Dr Reddy`s. However, the prominent winners included Yes Bank, Cipla, IndusInd Bank, JSW Steel and ONGC.Meanwhile, Asian shares swing in and out of losses as the holiday lull offset optimism that a US-China trade deal will boost exports and corporate earnings. The Shanghai Composite index rose by 0.67 per cent after Premier Li Keqiang said a day earlier that the government is considering more measures to lower corporate financing costs.Japan`s Nikkei stock index edged up by 0.04 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.15 per cent. South Korea`s Kospi was also down by 0.62 per cent.

Sensex falls 181 points to close at 41,461.26; Nifty at 12,214.55

Indian shares ended a tick higher on Friday, as gains in financial stocks offset marginal losses in auto stocks.

The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 12,271.80, while the S&amp;P BSE Sensex index closed 0.02 per cent higher at 41,681.54.

Both the indexes clocked second straight weekly gains and their best week since week-ending November&nbsp;1.

The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks the country's state-run lenders, closed 2.28 per cent higher with 10 out of 12 stocks on the index finishing in positive territory.

Shares of miner Vedanta Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd were among the top losers on the NSE Nifty index, closing down 3.41 per cent and 1.79 per cent, respectively.

The country's auto index finished the session 0.39 per cent lower. 
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Indian shares ended a tick higher on Friday, as gains in financial stocks offset marginal losses in auto stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 12,271.

Indian shares ended a tick higher on Friday, as gains in financial stocks offset marginal losses in auto stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended 0.1 per cent higher at 12,271.80, while the S&P BSE Sensex index closed 0.02 per cent higher at 41,681.54. Both the indexes clocked second straight weekly gains and their best week since week-ending November 1. The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks the country's state-run lenders, closed 2.28 per cent higher with 10 out of 12 stocks on the index finishing in positive territory. Shares of miner Vedanta Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd were among the top losers on the NSE Nifty index, closing down 3.41 per cent and 1.79 per cent, respectively. The country's auto index finished the session 0.39 per cent lower.

Sensex, Nifty close higher, financials gain

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, after hitting record highs earlier in the session, boosted by metal, auto and information technology stocks.

The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended up 0.47 per cent&nbsp;at 12,221.65, having touched an all-time high of 12,237.70 earlier in the session.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex index rose 0.55 per cent to 41,579.18, after hitting a record high of 41,614.77.

The Nifty IT index rose 0.47 per cent. The Nifty metals index gained 0.8 per cent, while the Nifty auto index rose 0.53 per cent.

The biggest gainers in the Nifty index were Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd gaining 3.59 per cent, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd up 2.51 per cent and JSW Steel Ltd higher by 2.07 per cent.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, after hitting record highs earlier in the session, boosted by metal, auto and information technology stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended up 0.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, after hitting record highs earlier in the session, boosted by metal, auto and information technology stocks. The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended up 0.47 per cent at 12,221.65, having touched an all-time high of 12,237.70 earlier in the session. The S&P BSE Sensex index rose 0.55 per cent to 41,579.18, after hitting a record high of 41,614.77. The Nifty IT index rose 0.47 per cent. The Nifty metals index gained 0.8 per cent, while the Nifty auto index rose 0.53 per cent. The biggest gainers in the Nifty index were Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd gaining 3.59 per cent, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd up 2.51 per cent and JSW Steel Ltd higher by 2.07 per cent.

Nifty, Sensex end higher; IT, metal stocks shine

Equity benchmark indices closed nearly one per cent higher on Friday amid fresh hopes of a trade deal between the United States and China along with a decisive victory of Boris Johnson-led Conservative Party in Britain's elections.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex surged ahead by 428 points at 41,010 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 115 points at 12,087.

All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were in the positive terrain except for Nifty pharma, which dropped by 0.1 per cent.

But Nifty PSU bank was up by 4.08 per cent, metal by 2.33 per cent and auto by 1.72 per cent.A decisive victory of Britain's Conservative Party strengthens the prospects of a smooth Brexit, ending the three-and-a-half years of political instability in Britain.

Banking stocks gained the most amid reports that lenders are likely to get payments from Essar Steel resolution this month.

Axis Bank climbed up by 4.1 per cent to Rs 752.25 per share while State Bank of India gained by 3.5 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 3.3 per cent and Yes Bank by 2.9 per cent.

Metal stocks witnessed healthy profits with Vedanta gaining by 3.7 per cent, Hindalco by 3.5 per cent and Tata Steel by 2.7 per cent.

Automaker Maruti Suzuki was up by 3.4 per cent to close at Rs 7,242 per share.

However, those which lost were Dr Reddy's, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank and UPL.

Meanwhile, Asian markets jumped on news regarding the US-China trade deal.Reports said the US and China have reached an agreement over the terms of a phase-one trade deal.

The new tariffs to take force on December 15 onwards have been set aside, the reports said.Japan's Nikkei spurted by 2.55 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 2.21 per cent and South Korea's Kospi index lifted up by 1.54 per cent.

Equity benchmark indices closed nearly one per cent higher on Friday amid fresh hopes of a trade deal between the United States and China along with a decisive victory of Boris Johnson-led Conservative Party in Britain's elections.

Equity benchmark indices closed nearly one per cent higher on Friday amid fresh hopes of a trade deal between the United States and China along with a decisive victory of Boris Johnson-led Conservative Party in Britain's elections. The BSE S&P Sensex surged ahead by 428 points at 41,010 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 115 points at 12,087. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were in the positive terrain except for Nifty pharma, which dropped by 0.1 per cent. But Nifty PSU bank was up by 4.08 per cent, metal by 2.33 per cent and auto by 1.72 per cent.A decisive victory of Britain's Conservative Party strengthens the prospects of a smooth Brexit, ending the three-and-a-half years of political instability in Britain. Banking stocks gained the most amid reports that lenders are likely to get payments from Essar Steel resolution this month. Axis Bank climbed up by 4.1 per cent to Rs 752.25 per share while State Bank of India gained by 3.5 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 3.3 per cent and Yes Bank by 2.9 per cent. Metal stocks witnessed healthy profits with Vedanta gaining by 3.7 per cent, Hindalco by 3.5 per cent and Tata Steel by 2.7 per cent. Automaker Maruti Suzuki was up by 3.4 per cent to close at Rs 7,242 per share. However, those which lost were Dr Reddy's, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank and UPL. Meanwhile, Asian markets jumped on news regarding the US-China trade deal.Reports said the US and China have reached an agreement over the terms of a phase-one trade deal. The new tariffs to take force on December 15 onwards have been set aside, the reports said.Japan's Nikkei spurted by 2.55 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 2.21 per cent and South Korea's Kospi index lifted up by 1.54 per cent.

Sensex reclaims 41,000-mark on upbeat global sentiment, banking

Benchmark indices of Indian stock markets are holding on their morning gains with Nifty trading above 11,950 level.

The Sensex is up 133.73 points or 0.33% at 40,546.30, and the Nifty up by 41.65 points or 0.35% at 11,951.80. About 1002 shares have advanced, 504 shares declined, and 98 shares are unchanged.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee holding on its morning gains and trading higher by 17 paise at 70.67 per dollar.

However, ONGC, Bharti Infratel, HCL Technologies and HDFC were on a low swing.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks rose to the highest in a month after the US Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates are likely to remain accommodative.&nbsp;

But the upcoming election in Britain and a deadline for US-China trade talks kept most investors cautious.

The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting a day earlier.&nbsp;

That helped MSCI`s broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan climb by 0.8 per cent to the highest since November 11. Japan`s Nikkei stock index rose by 0.18 per cent.

Reports said US President Donald Trump is expected to meet soon with top advisers to discuss tariffs on nearly 160 billion dollars of Chinese consumer goods that are scheduled to take effect on December 15.

(With inputs from ANI)

Benchmark indices of Indian stock markets are holding on their morning gains with Nifty trading above 11,950 level. The Sensex is up 133.73 points or 0.33% at 40,546.

Benchmark indices of Indian stock markets are holding on their morning gains with Nifty trading above 11,950 level. The Sensex is up 133.73 points or 0.33% at 40,546.30, and the Nifty up by 41.65 points or 0.35% at 11,951.80. About 1002 shares have advanced, 504 shares declined, and 98 shares are unchanged. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee holding on its morning gains and trading higher by 17 paise at 70.67 per dollar. However, ONGC, Bharti Infratel, HCL Technologies and HDFC were on a low swing. Meanwhile, Asian stocks rose to the highest in a month after the US Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates are likely to remain accommodative. But the upcoming election in Britain and a deadline for US-China trade talks kept most investors cautious. The Fed kept interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting a day earlier. That helped MSCI`s broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan climb by 0.8 per cent to the highest since November 11. Japan`s Nikkei stock index rose by 0.18 per cent. Reports said US President Donald Trump is expected to meet soon with top advisers to discuss tariffs on nearly 160 billion dollars of Chinese consumer goods that are scheduled to take effect on December 15. (With inputs from ANI)

Sensex up 133 points, Nifty above 11,950

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Thursday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session.

Except IT, all other sectoral indices are trading in the green led by the metal, auto, pharma, infra and energy.

At 1 pm, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was up by 150 points to 40,563.26 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 48.65 points at 11,958.55.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, The Indian rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 70.64 against the US dollar in early trade as higher opening in domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows strengthened investor sentiments..

Asian markets

Asian equities mostly rose and the dollar was subdued after the Federal Reserve indicated it was unlikely to change interest rates throughout next year, while the pound was in focus as the UK votes in a general election.

Investors are also tracking developments in the China-US trade talks, with nervousness setting in as a deadline for fresh US tariffs on Chinese goods approaches and no sign yet that they will be delayed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Thursday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session. Except IT, all other sectoral indices are trading in the green led by the metal, auto, pharma, infra and energy.

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Thursday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session. Except IT, all other sectoral indices are trading in the green led by the metal, auto, pharma, infra and energy. At 1 pm, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 150 points to 40,563.26 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 48.65 points at 11,958.55. Meanwhile, The Indian rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 70.64 against the US dollar in early trade as higher opening in domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows strengthened investor sentiments.. Asian markets Asian equities mostly rose and the dollar was subdued after the Federal Reserve indicated it was unlikely to change interest rates throughout next year, while the pound was in focus as the UK votes in a general election. Investors are also tracking developments in the China-US trade talks, with nervousness setting in as a deadline for fresh US tariffs on Chinese goods approaches and no sign yet that they will be delayed. (With inputs from agencies)

Markets: Sensex up 150 points, Nifty holds 11,959.80 in the afternoon session

The domestic Stock market indices on Wednesday witnessed late surge due to Energy, IT and Realty stocks.&nbsp;

The BSE benchmark Sensex ended higher by 172.69 points or 0.43%, at 40,412.57, and the Nifty, on the NSE, too was up 53.35 points and ended at 11,910.15.&nbsp;

Nifty public sector enterprise index gained 1.2%, while Nifty finance index rose 0.7%.

The Nifty IT index ended 1.23% higher with India's second-most valuable company Tata Consultancy Services gaining by 1.44%. Gail Ltd was the top gainer in Nifty 50, rising 5.63%.

Yes Bank was the biggest loser among Nifty stocks, shedding 15.33% on uncertainty around capital raising.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic Stock market indices on Wednesday witnessed late surge due to Energy, IT and Realty stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex ended higher by 172.69 points or 0.

The domestic Stock market indices on Wednesday witnessed late surge due to Energy, IT and Realty stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex ended higher by 172.69 points or 0.43%, at 40,412.57, and the Nifty, on the NSE, too was up 53.35 points and ended at 11,910.15. Nifty public sector enterprise index gained 1.2%, while Nifty finance index rose 0.7%. The Nifty IT index ended 1.23% higher with India's second-most valuable company Tata Consultancy Services gaining by 1.44%. Gail Ltd was the top gainer in Nifty 50, rising 5.63%. Yes Bank was the biggest loser among Nifty stocks, shedding 15.33% on uncertainty around capital raising. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex gains 172 points; Nifty ends at 1,910

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session due to bank, finance and metal sector.

At 2 pm, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was up by 70 points to 40,310.55 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 18 points at 11,875.95.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the rupee has extended its morning gains and trading higher by 12 paise at 70.80 per dollar. It opened higher at 70.89 per dollar versus previous close 70.92.

Asian markets

Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday but investors are growing nervous at the lack of news on China-US trade talks, with Washington yet to cancel tariffs on a swathe of Chinese goods planned for the weekend.

Negotiators are still trying to hammer out a mini agreement and the mood on trading floors remains upbeat, while most observers are confident the two sides will eventually reach a deal, which has fed a global equities rally for weeks.

However, a fresh round of levies on $160 billion of Chinese exports to the US is due to be imposed on December 15, and there has been no word from the White House on a possible delay to that date.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session due to bank, finance and metal sector. At 2 pm, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 70 points to 40,310.

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty on Wednesday traded marginally higher by the afternoon session due to bank, finance and metal sector. At 2 pm, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 70 points to 40,310.55 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 18 points at 11,875.95. Meanwhile, the rupee has extended its morning gains and trading higher by 12 paise at 70.80 per dollar. It opened higher at 70.89 per dollar versus previous close 70.92. Asian markets Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday but investors are growing nervous at the lack of news on China-US trade talks, with Washington yet to cancel tariffs on a swathe of Chinese goods planned for the weekend. Negotiators are still trying to hammer out a mini agreement and the mood on trading floors remains upbeat, while most observers are confident the two sides will eventually reach a deal, which has fed a global equities rally for weeks. However, a fresh round of levies on $160 billion of Chinese exports to the US is due to be imposed on December 15, and there has been no word from the White House on a possible delay to that date. (With inputs from agencies)

Markets: Sensex up 70 points, Nifty holds 11,875.95 in the afternoon session

Equity indices languished in the negative terrain during early hours on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of new European Central Bank (ECB) boss Christine Lagarde`s first policy meeting later this week.

At 10:50 am, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was down by 85.22 points to 40,402.21 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 27.10 points at 11,910.40.&nbsp;

Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty IT down by 0.23 per cent.&nbsp;

Among stocks, Tata Consultancy Services slipped by 1.3 per cent to Rs 2,033 per share.&nbsp;

Tech Mahindra was down by 1.2 per cent, Wipro traded 0.8 per cent lower while HCL Technologies suffered a loss of 0.7 per cent.The other major losers were Bharti Infratel, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and Power Grid Corporation.&nbsp;

However, those which showed some gains were Sun Pharma, Cipla, ONGC, UPL and Grasim. Meanwhile, Asian equity markets were a tad lower as investors refrained from making major bets before December 15, when the next round of US tariffs on Chinese imports is due to take effect.&nbsp;

A Chinese Commerce Ministry official said a day earlier that Beijing hopes to make a trade deal with Washington as soon as possible.MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan was down by 0.04 per cent while Japan's Nikkei lost by 0.23 per cent.

(With inputs from ANI)

Equity indices languished in the negative terrain during early hours on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of new European Central Bank (ECB) boss Christine Lagarde`s first policy meeting later this week.

Equity indices languished in the negative terrain during early hours on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of new European Central Bank (ECB) boss Christine Lagarde`s first policy meeting later this week. At 10:50 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 85.22 points to 40,402.21 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 27.10 points at 11,910.40. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty IT down by 0.23 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Consultancy Services slipped by 1.3 per cent to Rs 2,033 per share. Tech Mahindra was down by 1.2 per cent, Wipro traded 0.8 per cent lower while HCL Technologies suffered a loss of 0.7 per cent.The other major losers were Bharti Infratel, Axis Bank, Yes Bank and Power Grid Corporation. However, those which showed some gains were Sun Pharma, Cipla, ONGC, UPL and Grasim. Meanwhile, Asian equity markets were a tad lower as investors refrained from making major bets before December 15, when the next round of US tariffs on Chinese imports is due to take effect. A Chinese Commerce Ministry official said a day earlier that Beijing hopes to make a trade deal with Washington as soon as possible.MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan was down by 0.04 per cent while Japan's Nikkei lost by 0.23 per cent. (With inputs from ANI)

Sensex drops 85 points, Nifty below 11,950

Indian stock market indices were trading flat with a negative bias on Monday as Asian stocks edged up, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong United States (US) jobs data

At 10:0 am, the Sensex traded 40.47 points - or 0.10 per cent - higher at 40,485.62 while the Nifty was up by 7.65 points - or 0.064 per cent - at 11,929.15.

Earlier, in the morning Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Media indices were all trading over 1 per cent higher, the Bank Nifty was largely flat while Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT indices slipped around 0.5 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

 
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Indian stock market indices were trading flat with a negative bias on Monday as Asian stocks edged up, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong United States (US) jobs data At 10:0 am, the Sensex traded 40.

Indian stock market indices were trading flat with a negative bias on Monday as Asian stocks edged up, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong United States (US) jobs data At 10:0 am, the Sensex traded 40.47 points - or 0.10 per cent - higher at 40,485.62 while the Nifty was up by 7.65 points - or 0.064 per cent - at 11,929.15. Earlier, in the morning Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Media indices were all trading over 1 per cent higher, the Bank Nifty was largely flat while Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT indices slipped around 0.5 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex trades flat, Nifty tests 11,950

Equity benchmark indices ended on Monday with marginal gains after a volatile session on Friday while heavy buying was witnessed in metal, auto, energy and infra stocks.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 42 points higher at 40,487 while the Nifty 50 was up by 15 points at 11,937.

Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed with Nifty auto gaining by 0.8 per cent and metal by 0.5 per cent.

But Nifty realty slipped by 1.57 per cent, IT by 0.93 per cent, and media by 0.79 per cent.Among stocks, auto majors Maruti and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra added gains of 1.7 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively while JSW Steel was up by 1.7 per cent.

The other prominent gainers were Bharat Petroleum Corporation, IndianOil Corporation, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, HDFC.

Reliance Industries and Power Grid Corporation of India. However, IT major suffered losses.

Tata Consultancy Services was down by nearly 3 per cent, HCL Technologies by 1.6 per cent and Tech Mahindra by 0.8 per cent.

Cipla, Larsen &amp; Toubro, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India and ITC also closed in the red.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks edged up, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong US jobs data.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi added gains of 0.33 per cent each while China's Shanghai Composite stood virtually flat at 0.08 per cent.Wall Street rose to near-record highs on Friday on the strong jobs data and some signs of optimism about the US-China trade talks.

Equity benchmark indices ended on Monday with marginal gains after a volatile session on Friday while heavy buying was witnessed in metal, auto, energy and infra stocks.

Equity benchmark indices ended on Monday with marginal gains after a volatile session on Friday while heavy buying was witnessed in metal, auto, energy and infra stocks. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 42 points higher at 40,487 while the Nifty 50 was up by 15 points at 11,937. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed with Nifty auto gaining by 0.8 per cent and metal by 0.5 per cent. But Nifty realty slipped by 1.57 per cent, IT by 0.93 per cent, and media by 0.79 per cent.Among stocks, auto majors Maruti and Mahindra & Mahindra added gains of 1.7 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively while JSW Steel was up by 1.7 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Bharat Petroleum Corporation, IndianOil Corporation, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, HDFC. Reliance Industries and Power Grid Corporation of India. However, IT major suffered losses. Tata Consultancy Services was down by nearly 3 per cent, HCL Technologies by 1.6 per cent and Tech Mahindra by 0.8 per cent. Cipla, Larsen & Toubro, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India and ITC also closed in the red. Meanwhile, Asian stocks edged up, catching some of Wall Street's momentum after surprisingly strong US jobs data. Japan's benchmark Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi added gains of 0.33 per cent each while China's Shanghai Composite stood virtually flat at 0.08 per cent.Wall Street rose to near-record highs on Friday on the strong jobs data and some signs of optimism about the US-China trade talks.

Equity parameters close with marginal gains, IT stocks under pressure

Indian shares reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, after a media report said the United States and China are moving closer to a trade deal.

The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.41 per cent higher at 12,043.20 and the S&amp;P BSE Sensex was up 0.43 per cent up at 40,850.29.

Washington and Beijing were nearing an agreement on the number of tariffs to be rolled back in a phase-one trade deal, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Stocks across the globe took a beating in early trade after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with China might have to wait until after the presidential election in November 2020.

Metal stocks, which were the top drags in early trading, ended as the day`s top gainers. The Nifty metals index was up 1.55 per cent at the close.

Steelmaker Tata Steel, miner Vedanta and aluminium producer Hindalco were all among the top gainers on the Nifty, rising between 2.5 per cent and 3 per cent.

Tata Motors gained 7 per cent and was the most bullish stock on the Nifty, while Larsen and Toubro was the biggest laggard, shedding 2.14 per cent.

Indian shares reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, after a media report said the United States and China are moving closer to a trade deal.

Indian shares reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, after a media report said the United States and China are moving closer to a trade deal. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.41 per cent higher at 12,043.20 and the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.43 per cent up at 40,850.29. Washington and Beijing were nearing an agreement on the number of tariffs to be rolled back in a phase-one trade deal, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Stocks across the globe took a beating in early trade after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with China might have to wait until after the presidential election in November 2020. Metal stocks, which were the top drags in early trading, ended as the day`s top gainers. The Nifty metals index was up 1.55 per cent at the close. Steelmaker Tata Steel, miner Vedanta and aluminium producer Hindalco were all among the top gainers on the Nifty, rising between 2.5 per cent and 3 per cent. Tata Motors gained 7 per cent and was the most bullish stock on the Nifty, while Larsen and Toubro was the biggest laggard, shedding 2.14 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty recover after report rekindles US-China trade deal hopes

Indian shares tracked Asian markets lower on Tuesday, amid weakness in metal stocks, after US&nbsp;President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/effective-immediately-us-to-restore-steel-aluminum-tariffs-on-brazil-argentina-trump-265754">Donald Trump's move</a> to impose tariffs on Brazil and Argentina stoked fresh concerns about global trade.

The NSE Nifty 50 index fell 0.2 per cnet&nbsp;to 12,021.50 and the S&amp;P BSE&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;declined 0.18 per cent&nbsp;to 40,720.73 by 0354 GMT.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.45 per cent.

Trump on Monday said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Brazil and Argentina, attacking what he saw as both countries' "massive devaluation of their currencies."

Meanwhile, investors back home were hopeful of a sixth rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this year, after a Reuters poll last week said the bank may cut rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting later this week.

The expectations for a rate-cut comes as India's economic growth slowed to a six-year low at 4.5 per cent&nbsp;for the July-September period.

Metal stocks were lower as most industrial metal prices came under pressure due to Trump's tariffs move. The Nifty metals index fell 2.04 per cent.

Steelmakers Tata Steel and JSW Steel were among the top losers on the Nifty, dropping about 1.45 per cent&nbsp;each, while Britannia Industries gained about 1.42 per cent.

Indian shares tracked Asian markets lower on Tuesday, amid weakness in metal stocks, after US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on Brazil and Argentina stoked fresh concerns about global trade.

Indian shares tracked Asian markets lower on Tuesday, amid weakness in metal stocks, after US President Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on Brazil and Argentina stoked fresh concerns about global trade. The NSE Nifty 50 index fell 0.2 per cnet to 12,021.50 and the S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.18 per cent to 40,720.73 by 0354 GMT. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.45 per cent. Trump on Monday said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Brazil and Argentina, attacking what he saw as both countries' "massive devaluation of their currencies." Meanwhile, investors back home were hopeful of a sixth rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this year, after a Reuters poll last week said the bank may cut rates by 25 basis points at its policy meeting later this week. The expectations for a rate-cut comes as India's economic growth slowed to a six-year low at 4.5 per cent for the July-September period. Metal stocks were lower as most industrial metal prices came under pressure due to Trump's tariffs move. The Nifty metals index fell 2.04 per cent. Steelmakers Tata Steel and JSW Steel were among the top losers on the Nifty, dropping about 1.45 per cent each, while Britannia Industries gained about 1.42 per cent.

Nifty, Sensex fall on global trade worries; metals top drag

Indian shares inched higher in early trade on Thursday ahead of the expiry of November futures and options, while investors awaited gross domestic product (GDP) data due on Friday for clues about the health of Asia's third-largest economy.

The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.1 per cent&nbsp;at 12,111.90 by 0406 GMT, while the S&amp;P BSE Sensex index was higher 0.1 per cent&nbsp;at 41,062.

"We are at a crucial juncture at this point of time. Today's move will decide the future course of action," said Rusmik Oza, head of fundamental research, Kotak Securities.

"If the market closes above 12,100 levels on expiry, then investors are ready to digest the GDP numbers. If they retrace today, then there are chances they might go down tomorrow or after the data."

Indian stocks are set to rise further over the coming year, according to a Reuters poll of equity strategists, but those gains will be limited as fiscal stimulus and easy monetary policy fail to reverse an economic slowdown.

Public sector banks led gains in the Nifty index, with the main sub-index rising 1.15 per cent. Shares of Indian Bank rose 4.52 per cent, while Oriental Bank of Commerce gained 4.1per cent.

Bharti Infratel was the top gainer in the Nifty 50 index, rising 4.7 per cent.

Indian shares inched higher in early trade on Thursday ahead of the expiry of November futures and options, while investors awaited gross domestic product (GDP) data due on Friday for clues about the health of Asia's third-largest economy.

Indian shares inched higher in early trade on Thursday ahead of the expiry of November futures and options, while investors awaited gross domestic product (GDP) data due on Friday for clues about the health of Asia's third-largest economy. The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.1 per cent at 12,111.90 by 0406 GMT, while the S&P BSE Sensex index was higher 0.1 per cent at 41,062. "We are at a crucial juncture at this point of time. Today's move will decide the future course of action," said Rusmik Oza, head of fundamental research, Kotak Securities. "If the market closes above 12,100 levels on expiry, then investors are ready to digest the GDP numbers. If they retrace today, then there are chances they might go down tomorrow or after the data." Indian stocks are set to rise further over the coming year, according to a Reuters poll of equity strategists, but those gains will be limited as fiscal stimulus and easy monetary policy fail to reverse an economic slowdown. Public sector banks led gains in the Nifty index, with the main sub-index rising 1.15 per cent. Shares of Indian Bank rose 4.52 per cent, while Oriental Bank of Commerce gained 4.1per cent. Bharti Infratel was the top gainer in the Nifty 50 index, rising 4.7 per cent.

Nifty, Sensex tick up ahead of F&O expiry, GDP data

Equity benchmark indices ended near the day's high level on Thursday led by a spurt in public sector banks and metal stocks.

The bull run continued despite concerns that US President Donald Trump signing law support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong could become a sticking point in signing the US-China trade deal.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 110 points higher at 41,130 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 54 points to 12,154.

Except for Nifty auto, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green.

Nifty PSU bank added gains of 3.44 per cent while Nifty metal moved up by 1.98 per cent. Among stocks, Bharti Infratel jumped by 14.18 per cent to close the day at Rs 257.25 per share.

Metal majors JSW Steel and Tata Steel gained by 4.1 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively. Banking stocks witnessed stellar buying with Yes Bank edging up by 3.1 per cent along with ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank which rose by 2.5 per cent each.

State Bank of India ticked up by 1.6 per cent. Reports said index heavyweight Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to hit Rs 10 lakh crore market capitalisation after the stock price hit a new high to close at Rs 1,579.95 per share.

The other losers were Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, Bajaj Auto and HDFC Bank. Meanwhile, Asian share markets wobbled as concerns mounted that tensions over Hong Kong may worsen fractious relations between Washington and Beijing.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and China's Foreign Ministry promptly warned of unspecified firm countermeasures in response.

As a result, Japan's Nikkei slipped by 0.12 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng by 0.22 per cent and South Korea's Kospi by 0.43 per cent. The Shanghai Composite was down by 0.87 per cent.&nbsp;

Equity benchmark indices ended near the day's high level on Thursday led by a spurt in public sector banks and metal stocks. The bull run continued despite concerns that US President Donald Trump signing law support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong could become a sticking point in signing the US-China trade deal.

Equity benchmark indices ended near the day's high level on Thursday led by a spurt in public sector banks and metal stocks. The bull run continued despite concerns that US President Donald Trump signing law support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong could become a sticking point in signing the US-China trade deal. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 110 points higher at 41,130 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 54 points to 12,154. Except for Nifty auto, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green. Nifty PSU bank added gains of 3.44 per cent while Nifty metal moved up by 1.98 per cent. Among stocks, Bharti Infratel jumped by 14.18 per cent to close the day at Rs 257.25 per share. Metal majors JSW Steel and Tata Steel gained by 4.1 per cent and 2.2 per cent respectively. Banking stocks witnessed stellar buying with Yes Bank edging up by 3.1 per cent along with ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank which rose by 2.5 per cent each. State Bank of India ticked up by 1.6 per cent. Reports said index heavyweight Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to hit Rs 10 lakh crore market capitalisation after the stock price hit a new high to close at Rs 1,579.95 per share. The other losers were Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, Bajaj Auto and HDFC Bank. Meanwhile, Asian share markets wobbled as concerns mounted that tensions over Hong Kong may worsen fractious relations between Washington and Beijing. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong and China's Foreign Ministry promptly warned of unspecified firm countermeasures in response. As a result, Japan's Nikkei slipped by 0.12 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng by 0.22 per cent and South Korea's Kospi by 0.43 per cent. The Shanghai Composite was down by 0.87 per cent.

Sensex scales up 110 points, Reliance's market cap ends above Rs 10 lakh crore

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday tracking global equity markets, as upbeat comments by US&nbsp;President Donald Trump that Washington and Beijing were in the final throes of an initial trade deal stoked risk appetite.

The Nifty closed up 0.5 per cent at 12,100.70, while the benchmark Sensex was also 0.5 per cent higher at 41,020.60.

The biggest gainers on the Nifty were Yes Bank Ltd, up 8.08 per cent, UltraTech Cement Ltd higher by 2.96 per cent and State Bank of India gaining 2.4 per cent.

Auto stocks led gains in the Nifty as their main sub-index rose 1.30 per cent.

Shares of Tata Motors advanced 4.22 per cent, while Maruti Suzuki climbed 2.40 per cent.

The biggest laggards on the Nifty were Bharti Infratel Ltd, Cipla Ltd and Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd.

Bharti Infratel fell 3.16 per cent, Cipla Ltd was down 2.02 per cent, while Larsen &amp; Toubro Ltd lost 2.02 per cent.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday tracking global equity markets, as upbeat comments by US President Donald Trump that Washington and Beijing were in the final throes of an initial trade deal stoked risk appetite.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday tracking global equity markets, as upbeat comments by US President Donald Trump that Washington and Beijing were in the final throes of an initial trade deal stoked risk appetite. The Nifty closed up 0.5 per cent at 12,100.70, while the benchmark Sensex was also 0.5 per cent higher at 41,020.60. The biggest gainers on the Nifty were Yes Bank Ltd, up 8.08 per cent, UltraTech Cement Ltd higher by 2.96 per cent and State Bank of India gaining 2.4 per cent. Auto stocks led gains in the Nifty as their main sub-index rose 1.30 per cent. Shares of Tata Motors advanced 4.22 per cent, while Maruti Suzuki climbed 2.40 per cent. The biggest laggards on the Nifty were Bharti Infratel Ltd, Cipla Ltd and Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Bharti Infratel fell 3.16 per cent, Cipla Ltd was down 2.02 per cent, while Larsen & Toubro Ltd lost 2.02 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty end higher as US-China trade hopes lift investor sentiment

Indian markets: Sensex breaches the 41,000 mark for the first time. Watch video to know more.

Indian markets: Sensex breaches the 41,000 mark for the first time

Indian shares rose on Monday, led by metals and real estate stocks, while gains in broader Asia on hopes of progress in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-phase-two-us-china-deal-on-the-horizon-officials-say-264312">US-China trade talks</a> also boosted sentiment.

The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.3 per cent&nbsp;at 11,946.90, while the S&amp;P BSE&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;was up 0.27 per cent&nbsp;at 40,472.53.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan bounced 0.8 per cent&nbsp;after US&nbsp;national security adviser Robert O'Brien on Saturday said an initial trade agreement with China was still possible by the end of the year.

O'Brien, however, warned Washington would not turn a blind eye to what happens in Hong Kong, which added to worries that a Chinese crackdown on anti-government protests in Hong Kong could further complicate the talks.

In the domestic markets, the Nifty Metals index rose about 1.6 per cent, while the Nifty Realty index advanced 1.8 per cent&nbsp;in early trading.

Steelmakers JSW Steel and Tata Steel were the top gainers on the Nifty, rising about 2.5 per cent&nbsp;each, after prices of metals rose on positive signals from Washington on China.

Zee Entertainment lost 2.69 per cent&nbsp;and was the top loser on the Nifty.

Indian shares rose on Monday, led by metals and real estate stocks, while gains in broader Asia on hopes of progress in the US-China trade talks also boosted sentiment.

Indian shares rose on Monday, led by metals and real estate stocks, while gains in broader Asia on hopes of progress in the US-China trade talks also boosted sentiment. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.3 per cent at 11,946.90, while the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.27 per cent at 40,472.53. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan bounced 0.8 per cent after US national security adviser Robert O'Brien on Saturday said an initial trade agreement with China was still possible by the end of the year. O'Brien, however, warned Washington would not turn a blind eye to what happens in Hong Kong, which added to worries that a Chinese crackdown on anti-government protests in Hong Kong could further complicate the talks. In the domestic markets, the Nifty Metals index rose about 1.6 per cent, while the Nifty Realty index advanced 1.8 per cent in early trading. Steelmakers JSW Steel and Tata Steel were the top gainers on the Nifty, rising about 2.5 per cent each, after prices of metals rose on positive signals from Washington on China. Zee Entertainment lost 2.69 per cent and was the top loser on the Nifty.

Sensex, Nifty track broader Asia higher; metal stocks gain

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal.

The Nifty ended 0.45 per cent&nbsp;lower at 11,914.40, while the Sensex was down 0.53 per cent at 40,395.41. For the week, the Nifty and Sensex edged up 0.16 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively.

China said it was willing to work with the United States to resolve core trade concerns, but the US&nbsp;bills backing protesters in Hong Kong, which President Donald Trump is expected to sign, seemed to undermine planned trade talks between the world's two largest economies.

In the domestic market, the Nifty IT index ended 1.95&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;lower, led by losses among heavyweights such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, down 2.85 per cent and 2.41 per cent respectively.

Tata Steel was the top gainer and rose 3.87 per cent.

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal.

Indian shares ended lower on Friday, dragged by losses in information technology stocks, as global investors were cautious about mixed signals surrounding the US-China trade deal. The Nifty ended 0.45 per cent lower at 11,914.40, while the Sensex was down 0.53 per cent at 40,395.41. For the week, the Nifty and Sensex edged up 0.16 per cent and 0.01 per cent, respectively. China said it was willing to work with the United States to resolve core trade concerns, but the US bills backing protesters in Hong Kong, which President Donald Trump is expected to sign, seemed to undermine planned trade talks between the world's two largest economies. In the domestic market, the Nifty IT index ended 1.95 per cent lower, led by losses among heavyweights such as Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, down 2.85 per cent and 2.41 per cent respectively. Tata Steel was the top gainer and rose 3.87 per cent.

Nifty, Sensex end lower; IT stocks slump

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by public sector stocks, as investors booked profits after the Nifty 50 index hit a multi-month high in the previous session.

The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.3 per cent lower at 11,968.40, while the S&amp;P BSE Sensex was down 0.2 per cent at 40,578.34.

In the previous session, the Nifty 50 index had hit its highest since June 6 and analysts said the market was consolidating as it tries to surpass previous highs.

The Nifty public sector bank index, energy index and metal index were top losers, falling 1.5 per cent to 2.2 per cent.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises ended up 12.4 per cent and was the top gainer on the Nifty index, while Bharat Petroleum Corp ended down 5.60 per cent and was the top loser.

The government agreed to sell stakes in five state-run companies, including oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL), the finance minister said on Wednesday, a move that could help bridge a widening fiscal gap.

Meanwhile, Japan's Sony Corp is in talks to buy a stake in India's Network18 Media &amp; Investments Ltd, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, sending shares in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's TV business as much as 18 per cent higher.

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by public sector stocks, as investors booked profits after the Nifty 50 index hit a multi-month high in the previous session.

Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by public sector stocks, as investors booked profits after the Nifty 50 index hit a multi-month high in the previous session. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.3 per cent lower at 11,968.40, while the S&P BSE Sensex was down 0.2 per cent at 40,578.34. In the previous session, the Nifty 50 index had hit its highest since June 6 and analysts said the market was consolidating as it tries to surpass previous highs. The Nifty public sector bank index, energy index and metal index were top losers, falling 1.5 per cent to 2.2 per cent. Zee Entertainment Enterprises ended up 12.4 per cent and was the top gainer on the Nifty index, while Bharat Petroleum Corp ended down 5.60 per cent and was the top loser. The government agreed to sell stakes in five state-run companies, including oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL), the finance minister said on Wednesday, a move that could help bridge a widening fiscal gap. Meanwhile, Japan's Sony Corp is in talks to buy a stake in India's Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, sending shares in billionaire Mukesh Ambani's TV business as much as 18 per cent higher.

Sensex, Nifty end lower; BPCL top loser

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by gains in banking stocks, while shares of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/airtel-vodafone-idea-shares-jump-after-on-hopes-of-govt-help-262309">telecom companies</a> surged on the back of announcement by the country's two major mobile network service providers that they planned to hike tariffs.

The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.47 per cent&nbsp;at 11,940, while the S&amp;P BSE Sensex closed 0.5 per cent&nbsp;higher at 40,469.70.

The Nifty public sector bank index gained 3.9 per cent, while the Nifty energy index rose 1.5 per cent.

"The hope for bank investors is that many cases stuck in the insolvency and bankruptcy code may be sorted out now, taking Essar Steel verdict as precedent," said Amit Kumar Gupta, portfolio manager at Adroit Financial Services Pvt Ltd.

The Supreme Court of India on Friday cleared the path for steelmaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/supreme-court-clears-path-for-arcelormittal-to-acquire-essar-steel-262263">ArcelorMittal SA to take over bankrupt Essar</a> Steel, and the judgment comes as a big reprieve for banks which are struggling with bad loans worth $140 billion.

Shares of Bharti Airtel ended up 7.37 per cent&nbsp;and were one of the top gainers in Nifty 50, with the stock hitting its highest since January&nbsp;24, 2018. Yes Bank shares fell 2.51 per cent&nbsp;to end as the top loser.

Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea shares rose as much as 43.82 per cent&nbsp;during the session.

On Monday, Airtel and Vodafone Idea said they would increase mobile tariffs from December, after posting record, multi-billion-dollar quarterly losses.

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by gains in banking stocks, while shares of telecom companies surged on the back of announcement by the country's two major mobile network service providers that they planned to hike tariffs.

Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by gains in banking stocks, while shares of telecom companies surged on the back of announcement by the country's two major mobile network service providers that they planned to hike tariffs. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.47 per cent at 11,940, while the S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.5 per cent higher at 40,469.70. The Nifty public sector bank index gained 3.9 per cent, while the Nifty energy index rose 1.5 per cent. "The hope for bank investors is that many cases stuck in the insolvency and bankruptcy code may be sorted out now, taking Essar Steel verdict as precedent," said Amit Kumar Gupta, portfolio manager at Adroit Financial Services Pvt Ltd. The Supreme Court of India on Friday cleared the path for steelmaker ArcelorMittal SA to take over bankrupt Essar Steel, and the judgment comes as a big reprieve for banks which are struggling with bad loans worth $140 billion. Shares of Bharti Airtel ended up 7.37 per cent and were one of the top gainers in Nifty 50, with the stock hitting its highest since January 24, 2018. Yes Bank shares fell 2.51 per cent to end as the top loser. Meanwhile, Vodafone Idea shares rose as much as 43.82 per cent during the session. On Monday, Airtel and Vodafone Idea said they would increase mobile tariffs from December, after posting record, multi-billion-dollar quarterly losses.

Sensex closes at 40,469.70 up by 185.51, Nifty ends at 11,940.10

Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday, hurt by a weaker rupee and a fall in factory output data, while investors awaited retail inflation data due later in the day.

India's industrial output fell at the fastest pace in over six years in September, adding to a series of weak indicators that suggests the country`s economic slowdown is deep-rooted and interest rate cuts alone may not be enough to revive growth.

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed down about 0.6 per cent at 11,840.45, while the benchmark BSE Sensex also finished 0.6% lower at 40,099.23.

The Nifty public sector bank index, Nifty bank index and the metal index were top losers, falling 3.1 per cent to 1.8 per cent.

Markets await consumer price index data, due later in the day.

The retail inflation probably exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) medium-term target of 4 per cent in October for the first time in 15 months, mainly because of rising vegetable prices, a Reuters poll of economists showed.

Shares of India's Britannia Industries ended up 4.81 per cent as it posted a higher consolidated net profit for the September quarter on Monday and was the top gainer on Nifty.

Yes Bank shares closed down 6.6 per cent and was the top Nifty loser. 
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Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday, hurt by a weaker rupee and a fall in factory output data, while investors awaited retail inflation data due later in the day.

Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday, hurt by a weaker rupee and a fall in factory output data, while investors awaited retail inflation data due later in the day. India's industrial output fell at the fastest pace in over six years in September, adding to a series of weak indicators that suggests the country`s economic slowdown is deep-rooted and interest rate cuts alone may not be enough to revive growth. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed down about 0.6 per cent at 11,840.45, while the benchmark BSE Sensex also finished 0.6% lower at 40,099.23. The Nifty public sector bank index, Nifty bank index and the metal index were top losers, falling 3.1 per cent to 1.8 per cent. Markets await consumer price index data, due later in the day. The retail inflation probably exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) medium-term target of 4 per cent in October for the first time in 15 months, mainly because of rising vegetable prices, a Reuters poll of economists showed. Shares of India's Britannia Industries ended up 4.81 per cent as it posted a higher consolidated net profit for the September quarter on Monday and was the top gainer on Nifty. Yes Bank shares closed down 6.6 per cent and was the top Nifty loser.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak rupee, factory data; focus on inflation data

Indian shares were volatile on Monday, leading to a holiday-shortened week after Moody's Investors Service cut its rating outlook for the country last week and as the absence of fresh triggers kept markets range-bound.

Asian shares reversed gains on Monday, the yen ticked higher and gold jumped as fresh <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hong-kong-protests-turn-violent-police-shoot-protester-amid-clashes-261252">violence broke out in Hong Kong</a>, while uncertainty still remained over whether the United States and China could end their damaging trade war.

Moody's on late Thursday lowered India's ratings outlook to "negative" from "stable" on Thursday, citing increasing risks that growth in Asia's third-largest economy will remain lower than in the past.

The broader NSE Nifty inched 0.1 per cent lower at 11,898, as of 0420 GMT, while the benchmark BSE&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;fell 0.13 per cent&nbsp;to 40,286.34. The rupee was 0.11 per cent&nbsp;firmer at 71.365 against the dollar.

The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks state-run lenders, was the top gainer among NSE sectoral indexes, rising nearly 0.8%. The index was led by a 3.4 per cent&nbsp;gain in Bank of Baroda, which reported a rise in September quarter profit on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Nifty realty index rose for a third straight session, gaining 0.7 per cent.

Late on Wednesday, the government approved 100 billion rupees ($1.41 billion) for a fund to help clear stalled housing projects.

Britannia Industries rose 1.2 per cent&nbsp;ahead of their quarterly results later in the day.

Indian markets will be closed on Tuesday for a public holiday.

Indian shares were volatile on Monday, leading to a holiday-shortened week after Moody's Investors Service cut its rating outlook for the country last week and as the absence of fresh triggers kept markets range-bound.

Indian shares were volatile on Monday, leading to a holiday-shortened week after Moody's Investors Service cut its rating outlook for the country last week and as the absence of fresh triggers kept markets range-bound. Asian shares reversed gains on Monday, the yen ticked higher and gold jumped as fresh violence broke out in Hong Kong, while uncertainty still remained over whether the United States and China could end their damaging trade war. Moody's on late Thursday lowered India's ratings outlook to "negative" from "stable" on Thursday, citing increasing risks that growth in Asia's third-largest economy will remain lower than in the past. The broader NSE Nifty inched 0.1 per cent lower at 11,898, as of 0420 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex fell 0.13 per cent to 40,286.34. The rupee was 0.11 per cent firmer at 71.365 against the dollar. The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks state-run lenders, was the top gainer among NSE sectoral indexes, rising nearly 0.8%. The index was led by a 3.4 per cent gain in Bank of Baroda, which reported a rise in September quarter profit on Friday. Meanwhile, the Nifty realty index rose for a third straight session, gaining 0.7 per cent. Late on Wednesday, the government approved 100 billion rupees ($1.41 billion) for a fund to help clear stalled housing projects. Britannia Industries rose 1.2 per cent ahead of their quarterly results later in the day. Indian markets will be closed on Tuesday for a public holiday.

Nifty, Sensex volatile; Nifty PSU gains

Domestic stock markets closed with minor gains on Monday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the release of September industrial production and manufacturing output data.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 21 points up at 40,345 while the Nifty 50 moved higher by 5 points to 11,913.&nbsp;

Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty auto, FMCG, IT, metal and pharma in the red while private bank gained by 1.38 per cent and realty by 0.7 per cent. Among stocks, private lenders showed handsome gains with Yes Bank moving up by 5.7 per cent, ICICI Bank by 1.6 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 1.5 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank by 1.1 per cent.&nbsp;

The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, GAIL, Tata Motors and Bharti Infratel. But Nestle India declined by 2.3 per cent along with Reliance Industries, Grasim and Asian Paints. So did auto majors like Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors besides metal majors Hindalco and Vedanta.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, shares across the globe fell as escalating violence in Hong Kong pushed Asian stocks to their worst day since August. With continuing pro-democracy unrest, Hong Kong police shot and wounded a protester. The MSCI world equity index which tracks shares in 47 countries slipped by 0.2 per cent with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index falling by 2.7 per cent and leading losses across Asia.&nbsp;

Investors were also focused on the US-China trade talks after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that talks with China have moved more slowly than he would have liked. He said reports that the United States is willing to lift tariffs are incorrect, adding that Beijing wanted a deal more than he did.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Domestic stock markets closed with minor gains on Monday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the release of September industrial production and manufacturing output data.

Domestic stock markets closed with minor gains on Monday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the release of September industrial production and manufacturing output data. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 21 points up at 40,345 while the Nifty 50 moved higher by 5 points to 11,913. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty auto, FMCG, IT, metal and pharma in the red while private bank gained by 1.38 per cent and realty by 0.7 per cent. Among stocks, private lenders showed handsome gains with Yes Bank moving up by 5.7 per cent, ICICI Bank by 1.6 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 1.5 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank by 1.1 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, GAIL, Tata Motors and Bharti Infratel. But Nestle India declined by 2.3 per cent along with Reliance Industries, Grasim and Asian Paints. So did auto majors like Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors besides metal majors Hindalco and Vedanta. Meanwhile, shares across the globe fell as escalating violence in Hong Kong pushed Asian stocks to their worst day since August. With continuing pro-democracy unrest, Hong Kong police shot and wounded a protester. The MSCI world equity index which tracks shares in 47 countries slipped by 0.2 per cent with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index falling by 2.7 per cent and leading losses across Asia. Investors were also focused on the US-China trade talks after President Donald Trump said on Saturday that talks with China have moved more slowly than he would have liked. He said reports that the United States is willing to lift tariffs are incorrect, adding that Beijing wanted a deal more than he did. (With inputs from ANI)

Sensex closes in the green at 40,345, Nifty bank gains by 1.2 per cent

Indian shares inched lower on Friday after Moody's Investors Service lowered its ratings outlook to "negative" from "stable", saying it was increasingly likely that economic growth will remain lower than in the past.

Moody's said the change in outlook partly reflected government and policy ineffectiveness in addressing economic weakness, which led to an increase in debt burden from already high levels.

However, losses in equities were capped as realty stocks extended their sharp gains from the previous session.

"Market reaction will depend on institutional view on the development, will FIIs cut India exposure remains to be seen," said Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

"If they agree with Moody's assessment and don't have an alternative, there may not be a rush to exit."

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.23 per cent at 11,986.50, as of 0355 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex fell 0.18 per cent to 40,585.72. The rupee weakened as much as 0.49 per cent to 71.31 against the dollar.

The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks state-run lenders, was the top loser among NSE sectoral indexes, slipping nearly 1 per cent.

Oil marketing companies Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd declined over 1.4 per cent each.

Automakers Ashok Leyland and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd fell as much as 1.24 per cent and 0.55 per cent, respectively, ahead of their quarterly results later in the day. This pushed the NSE auto index lower by more than 0.5 per cent.

Meanwhile, the Nifty realty index rose more than 2 per cent after Thursday's 0.9 per cent gain, with DLF Ltd adding nearly 5 per cent.

Late on Wednesday, the government approved 100 billion rupees ($1.41 billion) for a fund to help clear stalled housing projects.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd rose as much as 1.16 per cent after the drugmaker reported a strong set of quarterly numbers.

Indian shares inched lower on Friday after Moody's Investors Service lowered its ratings outlook to "negative" from "stable", saying it was increasingly likely that economic growth will remain lower than in the past.

Indian shares inched lower on Friday after Moody's Investors Service lowered its ratings outlook to "negative" from "stable", saying it was increasingly likely that economic growth will remain lower than in the past. Moody's said the change in outlook partly reflected government and policy ineffectiveness in addressing economic weakness, which led to an increase in debt burden from already high levels. However, losses in equities were capped as realty stocks extended their sharp gains from the previous session. "Market reaction will depend on institutional view on the development, will FIIs cut India exposure remains to be seen," said Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities. "If they agree with Moody's assessment and don't have an alternative, there may not be a rush to exit." The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.23 per cent at 11,986.50, as of 0355 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex fell 0.18 per cent to 40,585.72. The rupee weakened as much as 0.49 per cent to 71.31 against the dollar. The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks state-run lenders, was the top loser among NSE sectoral indexes, slipping nearly 1 per cent. Oil marketing companies Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd declined over 1.4 per cent each. Automakers Ashok Leyland and Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd fell as much as 1.24 per cent and 0.55 per cent, respectively, ahead of their quarterly results later in the day. This pushed the NSE auto index lower by more than 0.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty realty index rose more than 2 per cent after Thursday's 0.9 per cent gain, with DLF Ltd adding nearly 5 per cent. Late on Wednesday, the government approved 100 billion rupees ($1.41 billion) for a fund to help clear stalled housing projects. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd rose as much as 1.16 per cent after the drugmaker reported a strong set of quarterly numbers.

Nifty, Sensex slip after Moody's cuts outlook to 'negative'

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the negative zone as the investors remained cautious on economy concerns on Friday after markets digested Moody's downgrade of India's sovereign outlook from 'stable' to 'negative' citing increasing risks to the country's economic growth.

The outlook partly reflects government and policy ineffectiveness in addressing economic weakness, which led to an increase in debt burden from already high levels, the ratings agency said.

Moody's also took rating actions on 11 Indian financial institutions, eight corporates and seven sovereign-linked infrastructure companies.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 330 points or 0.8 per cent lower at 40,324 while the Nifty 50 moved down by 104 points to 11,908.&nbsp;

Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were in the negative terrain except for Nifty realty which gained by 1.6 per cent and private bank by 0.7 per cent.

Nifty pharma dipped by 2.2 per cent, PSU bank by 1.9 per cent and FMCG by 1.8 per cent as investors kept their bets low amid mixed Q2 corporate earnings.

Among stocks, Bharti Infratel was a prominent loser with a drop of 4.9 per cent. Sun Pharma dipped by 4.3 per cent, GAIL by 3.9 per cent, UPL by 3.7 per cent and Vedanta by 3.2 per cent.

Among the gainers were private lenders like Yes Bank which moved up by 4.8 per cent, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks retreated after an initial rally as uncertainty about the fate of trade negotiations between the United States and China kept investors on their toes.

While Japan`s Nikkei moved up by 0.26 per cent, Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.7 per cent, South Korean Kospi by 0.3 per cent and Shanghai Composite by 0.49 per cent.

(With inputs from ANI)

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the negative zone as the investors remained cautious on economy concerns on Friday after markets digested Moody's downgrade of India's sovereign outlook from 'stable' to 'negative' citing increasing risks to the country's economic growth.

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty closed in the negative zone as the investors remained cautious on economy concerns on Friday after markets digested Moody's downgrade of India's sovereign outlook from 'stable' to 'negative' citing increasing risks to the country's economic growth. The outlook partly reflects government and policy ineffectiveness in addressing economic weakness, which led to an increase in debt burden from already high levels, the ratings agency said. Moody's also took rating actions on 11 Indian financial institutions, eight corporates and seven sovereign-linked infrastructure companies. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 330 points or 0.8 per cent lower at 40,324 while the Nifty 50 moved down by 104 points to 11,908. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were in the negative terrain except for Nifty realty which gained by 1.6 per cent and private bank by 0.7 per cent. Nifty pharma dipped by 2.2 per cent, PSU bank by 1.9 per cent and FMCG by 1.8 per cent as investors kept their bets low amid mixed Q2 corporate earnings. Among stocks, Bharti Infratel was a prominent loser with a drop of 4.9 per cent. Sun Pharma dipped by 4.3 per cent, GAIL by 3.9 per cent, UPL by 3.7 per cent and Vedanta by 3.2 per cent. Among the gainers were private lenders like Yes Bank which moved up by 4.8 per cent, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Meanwhile, Asian stocks retreated after an initial rally as uncertainty about the fate of trade negotiations between the United States and China kept investors on their toes. While Japan`s Nikkei moved up by 0.26 per cent, Hong Kong`s Hang Seng fell by 0.7 per cent, South Korean Kospi by 0.3 per cent and Shanghai Composite by 0.49 per cent. (With inputs from ANI)

Sensex slips 330 points on Moody's outlook cut, Nifty ends at 11,908

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