The BSE Sensex ended over 150 points lower Monday on heavy selloff by foreign investors after industrial output growth data dropped to a 17-month low.

After a volatile session, the 30-share index settled 156.28 points, or 0.43 per cent, down at 35,853.56, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 57.35 points, or 0.53 per cent, to finish at 10,737.60.

The fall was led by L&amp;T, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, NTPC, TCS, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel and SBI, declining up to 2.64 per cent.

On the other hand, Yes Bank was the biggest gainer on Sensex, rallying up to 6.22 per cent, on reports that the lender had shortlisted its executive Rajat Monga and a CEO of a foreign bank to succeed long-serving Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rana Kapoor.

Infosys was also among the top gainers, rising 2.58 per cent, after the company, Friday said it will buy back shares worth up to Rs 8,260 crore and offer shareholders a special dividend of Rs 4 per share as part of the company's Rs 13,000 crore-capital allocation policy.

Other gainers include Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Maruti and Tata Motors, rising up to 1.68 per cent.

According to experts, overall investor sentiment was weak after the government on Friday released the industrial output growth numbers, which dropped to a 17-month low of 0.5 per cent in November on account of contraction in the manufacturing sector, particularly consumer and capital goods.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 687.20 crore Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 123.17 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

On the macro front, the rupee depreciated 32 paise to 70.81 against the US dollar.

Brent crude futures were trading 1.49 per cent lower at $59.58 per barrel.

Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi fell 0.53 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.71 per cent, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1.38 per cent. While Japan's Nikkei jumped 0.97 per cent.

In Europe, Frankfurt's DAX was down 0.55 per cent, Paris CAC 40 fell 0.77 per cent, and London's FTSE shed 0.73 per cent.&nbsp;

After a volatile session, the 30-share index settled 156.28 points, or 0.43 per cent, down at 35,853.56.

The BSE Sensex ended over 150 points lower Monday on heavy selloff by foreign investors after industrial output growth data dropped to a 17-month low. After a volatile session, the 30-share index settled 156.28 points, or 0.43 per cent, down at 35,853.56, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 57.35 points, or 0.53 per cent, to finish at 10,737.60. The fall was led by L&T, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, NTPC, TCS, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel and SBI, declining up to 2.64 per cent. On the other hand, Yes Bank was the biggest gainer on Sensex, rallying up to 6.22 per cent, on reports that the lender had shortlisted its executive Rajat Monga and a CEO of a foreign bank to succeed long-serving Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rana Kapoor. Infosys was also among the top gainers, rising 2.58 per cent, after the company, Friday said it will buy back shares worth up to Rs 8,260 crore and offer shareholders a special dividend of Rs 4 per share as part of the company's Rs 13,000 crore-capital allocation policy. Other gainers include Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Maruti and Tata Motors, rising up to 1.68 per cent. According to experts, overall investor sentiment was weak after the government on Friday released the industrial output growth numbers, which dropped to a 17-month low of 0.5 per cent in November on account of contraction in the manufacturing sector, particularly consumer and capital goods. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 687.20 crore Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 123.17 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. On the macro front, the rupee depreciated 32 paise to 70.81 against the US dollar. Brent crude futures were trading 1.49 per cent lower at $59.58 per barrel. Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi fell 0.53 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.71 per cent, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1.38 per cent. While Japan's Nikkei jumped 0.97 per cent. In Europe, Frankfurt's DAX was down 0.55 per cent, Paris CAC 40 fell 0.77 per cent, and London's FTSE shed 0.73 per cent.

Sensex drops over 150 points on weak macro cues

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 65 points in early trade Friday following value-based buying in auto, oil &amp; gas, and metal sectors amid positive trend at other Asian markets and rising rupee.

The 30-share index was trading 68.58 points, or 0.19 per cent, higher at 36,175.08. The gauge opened on a positive note and touched a high of 36,214.26 in morning trade.

The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement, and was trading 17.65 points, or 0.16 per cent, up at 10,839.25.

On Thursday, the Sensex settled 106.41 points, or 0.29 per cent, down at 36,106.50, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 33.55 points, or 0.31 per cent, to finish at 10,821.60.

Top gainers at the BSE include HDFC, ONGC, ITC, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Reliance, Asian Paints, HUL and Tata Steel.

While top losers were TCS, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, M&amp;M, L&amp;T, Indusind Bank and Powergrid.

TCS fell 2.21 per cent to 1846.50 after it reported 24.1 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 8,105 crore for the quarter ended December 2018.

On the macro front, the rupee appreciated by 7 paise to 70.34 against the US dollar in opening trade.

Brent crude futures were trading 0.21 per cent lower at USD 61.55 per barrel.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.81 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index up 0.11 per cent, while Korea's Kospi surged 0.38 per cent.

On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 122.80 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 24,001.92 on Thursday.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 344.58 crore Thursday and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 10.98 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.&nbsp;

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 65 points in early trade Friday following value-based buying in auto, oil & gas, and metal sectors amid positive trend at other Asian markets and rising rupee.

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 65 points in early trade Friday following value-based buying in auto, oil & gas, and metal sectors amid positive trend at other Asian markets and rising rupee. The 30-share index was trading 68.58 points, or 0.19 per cent, higher at 36,175.08. The gauge opened on a positive note and touched a high of 36,214.26 in morning trade. The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement, and was trading 17.65 points, or 0.16 per cent, up at 10,839.25. On Thursday, the Sensex settled 106.41 points, or 0.29 per cent, down at 36,106.50, while the broader NSE Nifty fell 33.55 points, or 0.31 per cent, to finish at 10,821.60. Top gainers at the BSE include HDFC, ONGC, ITC, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Reliance, Asian Paints, HUL and Tata Steel. While top losers were TCS, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, M&M, L&T, Indusind Bank and Powergrid. TCS fell 2.21 per cent to 1846.50 after it reported 24.1 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 8,105 crore for the quarter ended December 2018. On the macro front, the rupee appreciated by 7 paise to 70.34 against the US dollar in opening trade. Brent crude futures were trading 0.21 per cent lower at USD 61.55 per barrel. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.81 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index up 0.11 per cent, while Korea's Kospi surged 0.38 per cent. On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 122.80 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 24,001.92 on Thursday. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 344.58 crore Thursday and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 10.98 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Sensex rises over 65 points in early trade following value-based buying in auto, oil & gas

Surrendering early gains, benchmark Sensex Friday dropped 96 points to end at 36,009.84 as investors booked profits even as global equities rose.

The 30-share index opened on a strong note at 36,191.87, but failed to hold on its gains and settled 96.66 points, or 0.27 per cent, lower at 36,009.84. Intra-day, the gauge swung between 36,214.26 and 35,840.60.&nbsp;

The NSE Nifty too slipped by 26.65 points to close at 10,794.95.&nbsp;

The major losers on the Sensex included IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, TCS, Yes Bank and L&amp;T.

Among the gainers were ITC, ONGC, Vedanta Ltd, Infosys, Axis Bank and HDFC.

On the macro front, the rupee was trading lower by 21 paise to 70.55 against the US dollar.

Brent crude futures were trading 1.10 per cent higher at USD 62.36 per barrel.&nbsp;

Surrendering early gains, benchmark Sensex Friday dropped 96 points to end at 36,009.84 as investors booked profits even as global equities rose. The 30-share index opened on a strong note at 36,191.

Surrendering early gains, benchmark Sensex Friday dropped 96 points to end at 36,009.84 as investors booked profits even as global equities rose. The 30-share index opened on a strong note at 36,191.87, but failed to hold on its gains and settled 96.66 points, or 0.27 per cent, lower at 36,009.84. Intra-day, the gauge swung between 36,214.26 and 35,840.60. The NSE Nifty too slipped by 26.65 points to close at 10,794.95. The major losers on the Sensex included IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, TCS, Yes Bank and L&T. Among the gainers were ITC, ONGC, Vedanta Ltd, Infosys, Axis Bank and HDFC. On the macro front, the rupee was trading lower by 21 paise to 70.55 against the US dollar. Brent crude futures were trading 1.10 per cent higher at USD 62.36 per barrel.

Sensex falls 96 points, Nifty ends below 10,800

Benchmark equity indices opened on a choppy note on Thursday as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly results of key bluechips amid weak Asian cues.

The 30-share Sensex was trading 40.08 points, or 0.11 per cent, lower at 36,172.83.

The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement, and was trading 8.30 points, or 0.08 per cent, lower at 10,846.85.

Analysts expect market to continue to remain volatile in the coming months in the wake of upcoming general elections.&nbsp;

Q3FY19 results will closely be watched by market participants, said Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas.

TCS is scheduled to announce its quarterly results later in the day. 
"On the micro front slowdown auto and commodities stocks, liquidity crunch in the NBFC space, increase in farm loan waivers continue to remain a cause of concern. Global markets too continue to be volatile on the back of US-China trade tariffs and the ongoing government shutdown in the US," Jani added.

Top losers include IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, TCS and SBI, falling up to 1.30 per cent.

While top gainers include Tata Motors, Yes Bank, NTPC, ONGC, Tata Steel and Infosys, rising up to 0.96 per cent.

On the macro front, the rupee appreciated 11 paise to 70.35 against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange. 
Brent crude futures were trading 0.86 per cent lower at USD 60.91 per barrel.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 276.14 crore Wednesday and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 439.67 crore, provisional data available with BSE suggested.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.40 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.23 per cent, while Korea's Kospi fell 0.05 per cent. 
On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.67 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 23,879.12 on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Benchmark equity indices opened on a choppy note on Thursday as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly results of key bluechips amid weak Asian cues. The 30-share Sensex was trading 40.

Benchmark equity indices opened on a choppy note on Thursday as investors turned cautious ahead of quarterly results of key bluechips amid weak Asian cues. The 30-share Sensex was trading 40.08 points, or 0.11 per cent, lower at 36,172.83. The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement, and was trading 8.30 points, or 0.08 per cent, lower at 10,846.85. Analysts expect market to continue to remain volatile in the coming months in the wake of upcoming general elections. Q3FY19 results will closely be watched by market participants, said Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. TCS is scheduled to announce its quarterly results later in the day. "On the micro front slowdown auto and commodities stocks, liquidity crunch in the NBFC space, increase in farm loan waivers continue to remain a cause of concern. Global markets too continue to be volatile on the back of US-China trade tariffs and the ongoing government shutdown in the US," Jani added. Top losers include IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, TCS and SBI, falling up to 1.30 per cent. While top gainers include Tata Motors, Yes Bank, NTPC, ONGC, Tata Steel and Infosys, rising up to 0.96 per cent. On the macro front, the rupee appreciated 11 paise to 70.35 against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange. Brent crude futures were trading 0.86 per cent lower at USD 60.91 per barrel. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 276.14 crore Wednesday and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 439.67 crore, provisional data available with BSE suggested. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.40 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.23 per cent, while Korea's Kospi fell 0.05 per cent. On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 91.67 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 23,879.12 on Wednesday.

Sensex, Nifty start on a choppy note ahead of quarterly results of key bluechips

Continuing its rising spree for the fourth session, benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed the 36,000 marks by jumping over 200 points Wednesday tracking positive cues from global markets on rising hopes that the US and China would strike a deal to end their trade tiff.

Moreover, optimistic buying by investors ahead of Q3 earnings season supported the rally.

The BSE Sensex after a gap-up opening at 36,181.37, advanced further to the day's high of 36,250.54, before ending at 36,212.91, showing a gain of 231.98 points, or 0.64 per cent.

The gauge had gained by 467 points in the previous three sessions.

The NSE Nifty also gained 53 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle 10,855.15 after shuttling between 10,870.40 and 10,749.40.

Top performers that led the gains on bourses were Axis Bank, ITC, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, HUL, HDFC Bank, Maruti, and ICICI Bank, rising up to 2.94 per cent.

Infosys, the country's second largest IT services firm, rose 0.90 per cent after company Tuesday said its board will consider a buyback programme and payment of special dividend, among other proposals, at its meeting on January 11.

On the other hand, Yes Bank, Tata Steel Hero MotoCorp, ONGC, Bajaj Finance, NPTC, HCL Tech, and TCS were the top losers, falling up to 3.07 per cent.

The market started on a positive note but took some caution ahead of major quarterly results scheduled tomorrow (Thursday), said analysts.

"In totality, with expectation of a breather from the US-China meeting led the market to close on a positive bias. Buying interest has been seen across sectors led by private banks, IT and FMCG; while PSU banks declined due to profit-booking post recent gains," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.

Investor sentiment also got a boost after the World Bank projected India's GDP growth at 7.3 per cent in the fiscal year 2018-19, and 7.5 per cent in the following two years, attributing it to an upswing in consumption and investment, traders said.

The bank said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

Market sentiment was buoyant largely in sync with a positive trend at other Asian bourses, supported by rising hopes that the US and China would reach a truce, traders said.

US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, had said that talks with Beijing on a trade deal were going on "very well".

However, selling towards the fag end, as investors took some money off the table at record levels, cut down the session's gains.

Besides, optimism ahead of Q3 earnings of some bluechip companies such as TCS and Infosys, too, bolstered trading sentiments, accelerating buying by retail investors.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 698.17 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded shares worth a net of Rs 553.78 crore on Tuesday, provisional data showed.

Sector-wise, the FMCG index surged the most by gaining 1.11 per cent, followed by bankex 0.69 per cent and realty index 0.66 per cent.

Oil and gas, metal, PSU and infrastructure sector indices, however, ended in the red, falling up to 1.74 per cent.

Furthermore, most Asian markets ended in the green and European markets too were notably higher in their late morning session.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2.26 per cent, Japan's Nikkei surged 1.10 per cent, Korea Kospi rallied 1.95 per cent, Taiwan's index gained 1.83 per cent, and Shanghai Composite Index was also up 0.71 per cent.

In European markets, Paris CAC 40 rose 0.99 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX gained 0.96 per cent in their late morning deals. London's FTSE too gained 0.59 per cent.

On Wall Street, the US Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.09 per cent higher Tuesday.

The BSE Sensex after a gap-up opening at 36,181.37, advanced further to the day's high of 36,250.54, before ending at 36,212.91, showing a gain of 231.98 points.

Continuing its rising spree for the fourth session, benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed the 36,000 marks by jumping over 200 points Wednesday tracking positive cues from global markets on rising hopes that the US and China would strike a deal to end their trade tiff. Moreover, optimistic buying by investors ahead of Q3 earnings season supported the rally. The BSE Sensex after a gap-up opening at 36,181.37, advanced further to the day's high of 36,250.54, before ending at 36,212.91, showing a gain of 231.98 points, or 0.64 per cent. The gauge had gained by 467 points in the previous three sessions. The NSE Nifty also gained 53 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle 10,855.15 after shuttling between 10,870.40 and 10,749.40. Top performers that led the gains on bourses were Axis Bank, ITC, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, HUL, HDFC Bank, Maruti, and ICICI Bank, rising up to 2.94 per cent. Infosys, the country's second largest IT services firm, rose 0.90 per cent after company Tuesday said its board will consider a buyback programme and payment of special dividend, among other proposals, at its meeting on January 11. On the other hand, Yes Bank, Tata Steel Hero MotoCorp, ONGC, Bajaj Finance, NPTC, HCL Tech, and TCS were the top losers, falling up to 3.07 per cent. The market started on a positive note but took some caution ahead of major quarterly results scheduled tomorrow (Thursday), said analysts. "In totality, with expectation of a breather from the US-China meeting led the market to close on a positive bias. Buying interest has been seen across sectors led by private banks, IT and FMCG; while PSU banks declined due to profit-booking post recent gains," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services. Investor sentiment also got a boost after the World Bank projected India's GDP growth at 7.3 per cent in the fiscal year 2018-19, and 7.5 per cent in the following two years, attributing it to an upswing in consumption and investment, traders said. The bank said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world. Market sentiment was buoyant largely in sync with a positive trend at other Asian bourses, supported by rising hopes that the US and China would reach a truce, traders said. US President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, had said that talks with Beijing on a trade deal were going on "very well". However, selling towards the fag end, as investors took some money off the table at record levels, cut down the session's gains. Besides, optimism ahead of Q3 earnings of some bluechip companies such as TCS and Infosys, too, bolstered trading sentiments, accelerating buying by retail investors. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 698.17 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded shares worth a net of Rs 553.78 crore on Tuesday, provisional data showed. Sector-wise, the FMCG index surged the most by gaining 1.11 per cent, followed by bankex 0.69 per cent and realty index 0.66 per cent. Oil and gas, metal, PSU and infrastructure sector indices, however, ended in the red, falling up to 1.74 per cent. Furthermore, most Asian markets ended in the green and European markets too were notably higher in their late morning session. Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 2.26 per cent, Japan's Nikkei surged 1.10 per cent, Korea Kospi rallied 1.95 per cent, Taiwan's index gained 1.83 per cent, and Shanghai Composite Index was also up 0.71 per cent. In European markets, Paris CAC 40 rose 0.99 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX gained 0.96 per cent in their late morning deals. London's FTSE too gained 0.59 per cent. On Wall Street, the US Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 1.09 per cent higher Tuesday.

Sensex reclaims 36,000, Nifty above 10,850

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened lower Tuesday as investors booked profits in recent gainers amid mixed Asian cues and a rebound in crude oil.

After two sessions of gains, investors cashed profits in banking, auto and power shares that dragged down key indices.

The 30-share barometer dropped 58.53 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 35,791.63 in opening trade. The gauge had rallied 336.45 points in the previous two sessions.

The NSE Nifty index too fell 19.35 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 10,752.90.

Meanwhile, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading 0.47 per cent higher at $57.88 per barrel.

Brokers said investors were also cautious and preferred to log gains ahead of Q3 earnings of bluechip companies such as TCS and Infosys later this week.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Besides, a weak trend at most of other Asian markets weighed on sentiments here, they added.

Central Statistics Office's positive advanced estimates of national income for 2018-19, however, capped the losses on bourses, traders said.

The domestic economy is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19 against 6.7 per cent in the previous fiscal mainly due to improvement in the performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, the CSO had said Monday.

The laggards include PowerGrid, Axis bank, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, M&amp;M, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech and Maruti Suzuki, falling up to 1.01 per cent.

While, the gainers include Tata Motors, Yes Bank, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel, rising up to 2.54 per cent.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 141.97 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 736.18 crore on Monday, provisional data showed.

Globally, in the Asian region, Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.20 per cent, Korea's KOSPI shed 0.18 per cent, Taiwan Index down 0.16 per cent. However, Japan's Nikkei was up 0.80 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.29 per cent in their early deals.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.42 per cent higher Monday on optimism over fresh talks on trade with China.

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened lower Tuesday as investors booked profits in recent gainers amid mixed Asian cues and a rebound in crude oil. After two sessions of gains, investors cashed profits in banking, auto and power shares that dragged down key indices.

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened lower Tuesday as investors booked profits in recent gainers amid mixed Asian cues and a rebound in crude oil. After two sessions of gains, investors cashed profits in banking, auto and power shares that dragged down key indices. The 30-share barometer dropped 58.53 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 35,791.63 in opening trade. The gauge had rallied 336.45 points in the previous two sessions. The NSE Nifty index too fell 19.35 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 10,752.90. Meanwhile, Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading 0.47 per cent higher at $57.88 per barrel. Brokers said investors were also cautious and preferred to log gains ahead of Q3 earnings of bluechip companies such as TCS and Infosys later this week. Besides, a weak trend at most of other Asian markets weighed on sentiments here, they added. Central Statistics Office's positive advanced estimates of national income for 2018-19, however, capped the losses on bourses, traders said. The domestic economy is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19 against 6.7 per cent in the previous fiscal mainly due to improvement in the performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, the CSO had said Monday. The laggards include PowerGrid, Axis bank, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, M&M, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech and Maruti Suzuki, falling up to 1.01 per cent. While, the gainers include Tata Motors, Yes Bank, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel, rising up to 2.54 per cent. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 141.97 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 736.18 crore on Monday, provisional data showed. Globally, in the Asian region, Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.20 per cent, Korea's KOSPI shed 0.18 per cent, Taiwan Index down 0.16 per cent. However, Japan's Nikkei was up 0.80 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.29 per cent in their early deals. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.42 per cent higher Monday on optimism over fresh talks on trade with China.

Sensex opens on choppy note; Nifty falls below 10,800

Benchmark equity indices ended higher for the third straight session Tuesday on widespread buying towards the fag-end amid fresh inflows by foreign funds and positive global cues.

The BSE Sensex spurted 130.00 points to end at 35,980.93, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 30.35 points to 10,802.15.

Both indices were traded in the negative zone through the session as investors booked profits in recent gainers amid weakness in the rupee due to the rise in global crude prices.

However, with the emergence of buying towards the close of the session, Sensex wiped off losses and hit a high of 36,037.35 before settling 0.36 per cent higher.

The index had rallied 336.45 points in the previous two straight sessions. 
The 50-share NSE Nifty settled 0.28 per cent higher. Intra-day, it touched a low of 10,733.25 and a high of 10,818.45.

The market was choppy through most of the session as investors turned cautious and logged gains ahead of Q3 earnings of blue-chip companies such as TCS and Infosys later this week amid fresh weakness in the rupee which again breached the Rs 70-mark against a dollar.

However, losses were capped on Central Statistics Office's positive advanced estimates of national income for 2018-19.

The domestic economy is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19 against 6.7 per cent in the previous fiscal mainly due to improvement in the performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, the CSO had said Monday.

Top gainers include Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, SBI, Yes Bank, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto and IndusInd Bank, rising up to 3.98 per cent.

While losers include Kotak Bank, NTPC, HDFC, HUL, Bajaj Finance and M&amp;M, falling up to 1.41 per cent.

A fresh spell of buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) also buoyed trading sentiments, traders said.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 736.18 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 141.97 crore, while on Monday, provisional data showed.

Benchmark equity indices ended higher for the third straight session Tuesday on widespread buying towards the fag-end amid fresh inflows by foreign funds and positive global cues.

Benchmark equity indices ended higher for the third straight session Tuesday on widespread buying towards the fag-end amid fresh inflows by foreign funds and positive global cues. The BSE Sensex spurted 130.00 points to end at 35,980.93, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 30.35 points to 10,802.15. Both indices were traded in the negative zone through the session as investors booked profits in recent gainers amid weakness in the rupee due to the rise in global crude prices. However, with the emergence of buying towards the close of the session, Sensex wiped off losses and hit a high of 36,037.35 before settling 0.36 per cent higher. The index had rallied 336.45 points in the previous two straight sessions. The 50-share NSE Nifty settled 0.28 per cent higher. Intra-day, it touched a low of 10,733.25 and a high of 10,818.45. The market was choppy through most of the session as investors turned cautious and logged gains ahead of Q3 earnings of blue-chip companies such as TCS and Infosys later this week amid fresh weakness in the rupee which again breached the Rs 70-mark against a dollar. However, losses were capped on Central Statistics Office's positive advanced estimates of national income for 2018-19. The domestic economy is expected to grow at 7.2 per cent in 2018-19 against 6.7 per cent in the previous fiscal mainly due to improvement in the performance of agriculture and manufacturing sectors, the CSO had said Monday. Top gainers include Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, SBI, Yes Bank, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto and IndusInd Bank, rising up to 3.98 per cent. While losers include Kotak Bank, NTPC, HDFC, HUL, Bajaj Finance and M&M, falling up to 1.41 per cent. A fresh spell of buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) also buoyed trading sentiments, traders said. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 736.18 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 141.97 crore, while on Monday, provisional data showed.

Sensex jumps 130 points; Nifty reclaims 10,800 level

Domestic stock markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex gaining over 300 points to touch 36,033.20. Nifty, on the other hand, rose marginally by more than 90 points to 10,822.45.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the national currency appreciated by 33 paise to 69.39 against the US dollar in opening trade Monday, driven by strong gains in domestic equities and weakening of the greenback in overseas markets.

The rupee opened strong at 69.38 at the interbank forex market against the previous close of 69.72 per dollar amid sustained foreign fund inflows and positive opening in domestic equities, news agency PTI reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-jumps-181-points-psu-banks-rally-188269">On Friday, the rupee had ended higher</a> by 48 paise at 69.72 against the US dollar.&nbsp;

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 181 points Friday while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700-mark, driven by robust buying in banking, metal and pharma stocks amid positive global cues and a strengthening rupee.

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp; 
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Domestic stock markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex gaining over 300 points to touch 36,033.20. Nifty, on the other hand, rose marginally by more than 90 points to 10,822.

Domestic stock markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex gaining over 300 points to touch 36,033.20. Nifty, on the other hand, rose marginally by more than 90 points to 10,822.45. Meanwhile, the national currency appreciated by 33 paise to 69.39 against the US dollar in opening trade Monday, driven by strong gains in domestic equities and weakening of the greenback in overseas markets. The rupee opened strong at 69.38 at the interbank forex market against the previous close of 69.72 per dollar amid sustained foreign fund inflows and positive opening in domestic equities, news agency PTI reported. On Friday, the rupee had ended higher by 48 paise at 69.72 against the US dollar. The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 181 points Friday while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700-mark, driven by robust buying in banking, metal and pharma stocks amid positive global cues and a strengthening rupee. (With inputs from PTI)

Markets open in green, Sensex surges over 300 points 

The BSE benchmark Sensex Friday rebounded nearly 200 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700 mark, driven by a recovery in auto, metal and banking stocks amid buying by domestic institutional investors.

The 30-share index, however, pared some early gains and was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, higher at 35,617.61.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty rose 37.15 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 10,709.40.

On Thursday, the Sensex had tumbled 377.81 points, or 1.05 per cent, to end at 35,513.71; and the broader NSE Nifty plunged 120.25 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 10,672.25.

The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack include HDFC duo, ITC, Axis Bank, Infosys, Tata Motors, HUL, SBI and Bharti Airtel, rising up to 3 per cent.

Among the losers were ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, RIL and Sun Pharma, slipping up to 1 per cent.

According to Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management, the domestic market has remained resilient in the face of worrisome news over the past three months.

"With low and falling inflation expectations, should growth disappoint, we would expect the RBI to deliver a rate cut in Q4 FY19.

"An accommodative central bank, low inflation, strong credit growth and low crude remain four key macro pillars backstopping the Indian markets," he said

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 972.81 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 34.52 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1.22 per cent, Kospi gained 0.55 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index was trading 1.81 per cent higher in early trade.&nbsp;

Japan's Nikkei, however, cracked 3.03 per cent after it resumed trading after New Year holiday.

On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 660.02 points, or 2.83 per cent, to 22,686.22 points.

The rupee, meanwhile, strengthened against the US dollar and opened at 69.95.

The benchmark Brent crude futures were trading marginally lower at USD 55.93 per barrel.&nbsp;

The 30-share index, however, pared some early gains and was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, higher at 35,617.61.

The BSE benchmark Sensex Friday rebounded nearly 200 points and the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700 mark, driven by a recovery in auto, metal and banking stocks amid buying by domestic institutional investors. The 30-share index, however, pared some early gains and was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, higher at 35,617.61. Similarly, the NSE Nifty rose 37.15 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 10,709.40. On Thursday, the Sensex had tumbled 377.81 points, or 1.05 per cent, to end at 35,513.71; and the broader NSE Nifty plunged 120.25 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 10,672.25. The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack include HDFC duo, ITC, Axis Bank, Infosys, Tata Motors, HUL, SBI and Bharti Airtel, rising up to 3 per cent. Among the losers were ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, TCS, RIL and Sun Pharma, slipping up to 1 per cent. According to Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management, the domestic market has remained resilient in the face of worrisome news over the past three months. "With low and falling inflation expectations, should growth disappoint, we would expect the RBI to deliver a rate cut in Q4 FY19. "An accommodative central bank, low inflation, strong credit growth and low crude remain four key macro pillars backstopping the Indian markets," he said On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 972.81 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 34.52 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1.22 per cent, Kospi gained 0.55 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index was trading 1.81 per cent higher in early trade. Japan's Nikkei, however, cracked 3.03 per cent after it resumed trading after New Year holiday. On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 660.02 points, or 2.83 per cent, to 22,686.22 points. The rupee, meanwhile, strengthened against the US dollar and opened at 69.95. The benchmark Brent crude futures were trading marginally lower at USD 55.93 per barrel.

Sensex rebounds nearly 200 points; Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 181 points Friday while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700-mark, driven by robust buying in banking, metal and pharma stocks amid positive global cues and a strengthening rupee.

After swinging over 350 points intra-day, the 30-share Sensex finally settled 181.39 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,695.10.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty ended 55.10 points, or 0.52 per cent, up at 10,727.35.

During the week, Sensex fell 381.62 points and the Nifty shed 132.55 points.

The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack in Friday's session were Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Vedanta, SBI and Axis Bank, spurting up to 3.05 per cent.

The losers included HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank and Sun Pharma, falling up to 1.55 per cent.

Sectorally, banking, financial services, metal and pharma indices rallied the most, jumping over 2 per cent.

PSU bank stocks led the rally, with PNB, Union Bank, Bank of India, Andhra Bank and SBI surging up to 4 per cent.

Global investor sentiment was upbeat ahead of a two-day trade talk between the US and China.

A US government delegation will visit China early next week for the first face-to-face talks since President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart agreed on a temporary truce in the trade war, China's commerce ministry said.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 972.81 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 34.52 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Meanwhile, the rupee was trading 33 paise higher against the US dollar at 69.87.

Brent crude futures rose 1.59 per cent to USD 56.84 per barrel.

Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 0.83 per cent higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rallied 2.24 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index jumped 2.05 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, on the other hand, dropped 2.26 per cent.

In Europe, Paris CAC was up 1.17 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX gained 1.72 per cent in their early deals. London's FTSE rose 1.14 per cent.

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 181 points Friday while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700-mark, driven by robust buying in banking, metal and pharma stocks amid positive global cues and a strengthening rupee.

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 181 points Friday while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,700-mark, driven by robust buying in banking, metal and pharma stocks amid positive global cues and a strengthening rupee. After swinging over 350 points intra-day, the 30-share Sensex finally settled 181.39 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,695.10. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty ended 55.10 points, or 0.52 per cent, up at 10,727.35. During the week, Sensex fell 381.62 points and the Nifty shed 132.55 points. The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack in Friday's session were Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Vedanta, SBI and Axis Bank, spurting up to 3.05 per cent. The losers included HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank and Sun Pharma, falling up to 1.55 per cent. Sectorally, banking, financial services, metal and pharma indices rallied the most, jumping over 2 per cent. PSU bank stocks led the rally, with PNB, Union Bank, Bank of India, Andhra Bank and SBI surging up to 4 per cent. Global investor sentiment was upbeat ahead of a two-day trade talk between the US and China. A US government delegation will visit China early next week for the first face-to-face talks since President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart agreed on a temporary truce in the trade war, China's commerce ministry said. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 972.81 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 34.52 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Meanwhile, the rupee was trading 33 paise higher against the US dollar at 69.87. Brent crude futures rose 1.59 per cent to USD 56.84 per barrel. Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 0.83 per cent higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rallied 2.24 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index jumped 2.05 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, on the other hand, dropped 2.26 per cent. In Europe, Paris CAC was up 1.17 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX gained 1.72 per cent in their early deals. London's FTSE rose 1.14 per cent.

Sensex jumps 181 points; PSU banks rally

Domestic equities declined for the second day as the BSE benchmark Sensex Thursday fell over 100 points on weak global cues and heavy selling by foreign and domestic institutional investors.

The 30-share index was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 35,787.62 in morning trade.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined by 28.85 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 10,763.65.

On Wednesday, the BSE Sensex finished lower by 363.05 points, or 1 per cent, at 35,891.52; and the NSE Nifty plunged 117.60 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 10,792.50.

The biggest losers in the Sensex pack include Tata Steel, ONGC, Coal India, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, HDFC duo, Bharti Airtel and Sun Pharma, falling up to 2 per cent.

Among gainers were Hero MotoCorp, HUL, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Tata Motors, rising up to 1 per cent.

Market turned volatile ahead of corporate earnings scheduled to begin next week, traders said, adding that heavy selling by foreign as well as domestic investors also weighed on local equities.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 621.06 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 226.18 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Globally, investor sentiment also turned choppy after the White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and top Congressional leaders on resolving the ongoing partial government shutdown ended in a stalemate Wednesday.

The Republicans and Democrats stuck to their respective positions over the presidential demand for a US-Mexico border wall.

Trump is seeking $5.2 billion in funding for the wall which according to him is a must to prevent flow of illegal immigrants into the US.

On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average reversed all early gains after Apple cut its holiday-quarter revenue forecast, and ended a tad higher at 23,346.24 points.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.36 per cent, Kospi fell 0.25 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index was trading flat in early trade.

Japanese market remained closed on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The rupee weakened further and opened lower at 70.30 against the US dollar.

Meanwhile, the benchmark Brent crude futures were trading lower by 1.09 per cent at $54.31 per barrel.

The 30-share index was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 35,787.62 in morning trade.

Domestic equities declined for the second day as the BSE benchmark Sensex Thursday fell over 100 points on weak global cues and heavy selling by foreign and domestic institutional investors. The 30-share index was trading 103.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 35,787.62 in morning trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined by 28.85 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 10,763.65. On Wednesday, the BSE Sensex finished lower by 363.05 points, or 1 per cent, at 35,891.52; and the NSE Nifty plunged 117.60 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 10,792.50. The biggest losers in the Sensex pack include Tata Steel, ONGC, Coal India, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, HDFC duo, Bharti Airtel and Sun Pharma, falling up to 2 per cent. Among gainers were Hero MotoCorp, HUL, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Tata Motors, rising up to 1 per cent. Market turned volatile ahead of corporate earnings scheduled to begin next week, traders said, adding that heavy selling by foreign as well as domestic investors also weighed on local equities. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 621.06 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 226.18 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Globally, investor sentiment also turned choppy after the White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and top Congressional leaders on resolving the ongoing partial government shutdown ended in a stalemate Wednesday. The Republicans and Democrats stuck to their respective positions over the presidential demand for a US-Mexico border wall. Trump is seeking $5.2 billion in funding for the wall which according to him is a must to prevent flow of illegal immigrants into the US. On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average reversed all early gains after Apple cut its holiday-quarter revenue forecast, and ended a tad higher at 23,346.24 points. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.36 per cent, Kospi fell 0.25 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index was trading flat in early trade. Japanese market remained closed on Wednesday. The rupee weakened further and opened lower at 70.30 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the benchmark Brent crude futures were trading lower by 1.09 per cent at $54.31 per barrel.

Sensex, Nifty open weak on negative global cues

Shares closed over 1 per cent lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, reflecting losses in broader markets where fears of a slowdown in global economy soured sentiment.

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 1.05 per cent at 35,513.71.

The broader NSE Nifty ended 1.11 per cent lower at 10,667.25.

Eicher Motors Ltd ended a second consecutive session lower on the back of disappointing December sales data.

Only nine out of 50 stocks on the country`s Nifty finished the session higher, with Bharti Infratel Ltd closing 2.8 per cent up.

Shares closed over 1 per cent lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, reflecting losses in broader markets where fears of a slowdown in global economy soured sentiment.

Shares closed over 1 per cent lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, reflecting losses in broader markets where fears of a slowdown in global economy soured sentiment. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 1.05 per cent at 35,513.71. The broader NSE Nifty ended 1.11 per cent lower at 10,667.25. Eicher Motors Ltd ended a second consecutive session lower on the back of disappointing December sales data. Only nine out of 50 stocks on the country`s Nifty finished the session higher, with Bharti Infratel Ltd closing 2.8 per cent up.

Nifty, Sensex end over 1 per cent down for second straight session

The BSE benchmark Sensex Wednesday dropped over 200 points and NSE Nifty fell below the 10,900 mark on selloff in metal and auto stocks amid weak cues from other Asian markets and foreign fund outflow.

The 30-share index was trading 198.83 points, or 0.55 per cent, lower at 36,055.74 in morning trade.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined by 61.35 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 10,848.75.

On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent; and the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent.

India VIX, the volatility index for equities, was up nearly 4 per cent.

The biggest losers in the Sensex pack include M&amp;M, HDFC twins, Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Vedanta and ONGC, falling up to 2 per cent.

Among gainers were TCS, Infosys, SBI and Yes Bank, rising up to 1 per cent.

Weakness in Asian stocks and selling by foreign institutional investors hit market sentiment Wednesday, traders said.

According to Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, low trading volumes are expected during the week, as worldwide financial markets were closed on New Year day.

Back home, investor is being swayed December Auto sales data released Tuesday, macro data like Nikkei Manufacturing PMI and services PMI due this week and Q3FY19 earnings starting next week, he said.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 48.19 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 142.58 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 2.40 per cent, Kospi fell 1.02 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.01 per cent in early trade.

Japanese market and Wall Street were closed on Tuesday.

The rupee opened marginally lower at 69.52 against the US dollar.

Meanwhile, the benchmark Brent crude futures were trading lower by 1.35 per cent at $ 53.39 per barrel.

The 30-share index was trading 198.83 points, or 0.55 per cent, lower at 36,055.74 in morning trade.

The BSE benchmark Sensex Wednesday dropped over 200 points and NSE Nifty fell below the 10,900 mark on selloff in metal and auto stocks amid weak cues from other Asian markets and foreign fund outflow. The 30-share index was trading 198.83 points, or 0.55 per cent, lower at 36,055.74 in morning trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined by 61.35 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 10,848.75. On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent; and the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent. India VIX, the volatility index for equities, was up nearly 4 per cent. The biggest losers in the Sensex pack include M&M, HDFC twins, Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Vedanta and ONGC, falling up to 2 per cent. Among gainers were TCS, Infosys, SBI and Yes Bank, rising up to 1 per cent. Weakness in Asian stocks and selling by foreign institutional investors hit market sentiment Wednesday, traders said. According to Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas, low trading volumes are expected during the week, as worldwide financial markets were closed on New Year day. Back home, investor is being swayed December Auto sales data released Tuesday, macro data like Nikkei Manufacturing PMI and services PMI due this week and Q3FY19 earnings starting next week, he said. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 48.19 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 142.58 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 2.40 per cent, Kospi fell 1.02 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.01 per cent in early trade. Japanese market and Wall Street were closed on Tuesday. The rupee opened marginally lower at 69.52 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the benchmark Brent crude futures were trading lower by 1.35 per cent at $ 53.39 per barrel.

Sensex drops over 200 points; Nifty slips below 10,900

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-drops-over-200-points-nifty-slips-below-10900-187814">The benchmark Sensex </a>Wednesday plunged over 363 points, mirroring weak global markets after disappointing Chinese economic data resulted in massive sell-offs in metal and auto stocks on domestic bourses.

The 30-share BSE index after cracking over 500 points in the early session pared some losses towards the fag-end and finished lower by 363.05 points, or 1 per cent, at 35,891.52.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty plunged 117.60 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 10,792.50.

The biggest losers in the Sensex pack were Vedanta, Tata Steel, M&amp;M, Tata Motors, Maruti, Hero MotoCorp, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, SBI and Coal India — falling up to 4.48 per cent.

Among the winners were Sun Pharma, TCS, Asian Paints, Infosys, Yes Bank, and ICICI Bank — rising up to 1.66 per cent.

Sectorally, auto, and metal indices took the worst hit, falling over 3 per cent.

Auto stocks plunged on weak domestic passenger vehicle sales numbers, which continued to be in a slow lane in December with major players reporting either marginal increase or decline in offtake during the month on account of adverse macroeconomic conditions.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee fell sharply against the US dollar, hitting a low of 70.06 against the US dollar in the afternoon trade, down 63 paise.

Brent crude futures dropped 1.25 per cent to USD 53.12 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 48.19 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 142.58 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Traders were also tracking PMI data, which revealed that the country's manufacturing sector activity in December slowed down from the previous month.

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 53.2 in December, from 54, in November.

Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 1.52 per cent lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.77 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 1.15 per cent.

In Europe, Paris CAC cracked 1.95 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 0.76 per cent. London's FTSE fell 1.28 per cent. The Japanese market was closed on Wednesday.

Global investor sentiment took a beating as trading resumed Wednesday post-New Year break after Chinese economic growth sank to a low of 6.5 per cent in the September quarter over a year-ago period.&nbsp;

Sectorally, auto, and metal indices took the worst hit, falling over 3 per cent.

The benchmark Sensex Wednesday plunged over 363 points, mirroring weak global markets after disappointing Chinese economic data resulted in massive sell-offs in metal and auto stocks on domestic bourses. The 30-share BSE index after cracking over 500 points in the early session pared some losses towards the fag-end and finished lower by 363.05 points, or 1 per cent, at 35,891.52. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty plunged 117.60 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 10,792.50. The biggest losers in the Sensex pack were Vedanta, Tata Steel, M&M, Tata Motors, Maruti, Hero MotoCorp, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, SBI and Coal India — falling up to 4.48 per cent. Among the winners were Sun Pharma, TCS, Asian Paints, Infosys, Yes Bank, and ICICI Bank — rising up to 1.66 per cent. Sectorally, auto, and metal indices took the worst hit, falling over 3 per cent. Auto stocks plunged on weak domestic passenger vehicle sales numbers, which continued to be in a slow lane in December with major players reporting either marginal increase or decline in offtake during the month on account of adverse macroeconomic conditions. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee fell sharply against the US dollar, hitting a low of 70.06 against the US dollar in the afternoon trade, down 63 paise. Brent crude futures dropped 1.25 per cent to USD 53.12 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 48.19 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 142.58 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Traders were also tracking PMI data, which revealed that the country's manufacturing sector activity in December slowed down from the previous month. The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 53.2 in December, from 54, in November. Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 1.52 per cent lower, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.77 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 1.15 per cent. In Europe, Paris CAC cracked 1.95 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 0.76 per cent. London's FTSE fell 1.28 per cent. The Japanese market was closed on Wednesday. Global investor sentiment took a beating as trading resumed Wednesday post-New Year break after Chinese economic growth sank to a low of 6.5 per cent in the September quarter over a year-ago period.

Sensex tanks 363 points; China slowdown spooks investors

The domestic stock market on Tuesday opened on a flat note with BSE Sensex and Nifty registering minor increase in opening trade.&nbsp;

Sensex opened at 36,161.80 from its previous close of 36,068.33 on Monday. At around 9.25 am, Sensex traded at 36,003.51, up by 64.82 points.

Nifty opened at 10,881.70 after Monday's closing at 10,862.55. It rose marginally, by around 20 points, in morning trade.

Snapping their three-session rising streak, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of 2018 with marginal losses amid mixed cues from global markets.&nbsp;

The 30-share BSE index fell 8.39 points, or 0.02 per cent, to finish at 36,068.33; while the broader NSE Nifty edged lower by 2.65 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 10,862.55.

The Indian rupee Monday signed off the last trading session of 2018 with 18 paise gains at 69.77 per dollar but clocked a 9.23 per cent fall during the year after witnessing its one of the tumultuous years in the recent past.

(With inputs PTI)

The domestic stock market on Tuesday opened on a flat note with BSE Sensex and Nifty registering minor increase in opening trade. Sensex opened at 36,161.80 from its previous close of 36,068.

The domestic stock market on Tuesday opened on a flat note with BSE Sensex and Nifty registering minor increase in opening trade. Sensex opened at 36,161.80 from its previous close of 36,068.33 on Monday. At around 9.25 am, Sensex traded at 36,003.51, up by 64.82 points. Nifty opened at 10,881.70 after Monday's closing at 10,862.55. It rose marginally, by around 20 points, in morning trade. Snapping their three-session rising streak, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of 2018 with marginal losses amid mixed cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index fell 8.39 points, or 0.02 per cent, to finish at 36,068.33; while the broader NSE Nifty edged lower by 2.65 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 10,862.55. The Indian rupee Monday signed off the last trading session of 2018 with 18 paise gains at 69.77 per dollar but clocked a 9.23 per cent fall during the year after witnessing its one of the tumultuous years in the recent past. (With inputs PTI)

Markets open on flat note; Sensex, Nifty record marginal gains in early trade 

The Indian rupee kicked off 2019 on a resounding note, building up on gains of the previous two sessions and adding another 34 paise Tuesday to close at 69.43 against the US dollar on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and smart gains in domestic equities.

The domestic unit has rallied by a hefty 92 paise in the last three trading sessions.

Traders said sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and banks propped up the rupee.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 69.63. It gained further to hit a high of 69.43 following dollar selling by exporters, before finally closing at 69.43, up 34 paise.

On Monday, the rupee signed off the last trading session of 2018 with 18 paise gains at 69.77 per dollar.

However, the domestic currency clocked a 9.23 per cent fall in 2018.

On year-over-year basis, the rupee depreciated by a whopping 509 paise, or 9.23 per cent, as compared to 2017-end level of 63.87.

Domestic brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities in a research report said that the year 2019 seems to be a better starting point in terms of valuation, currency.

"The INR seems to be fairly valued; we see mild depreciation in 2019 compared to the sharp correction that it saw in 2018," the report said.

Traders said, a positive trend in the domestic equities also supported the local unit.

Indian equity market started the New Year on a positive note, with BSE benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points Tuesday. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent.

Meanwhile, foreign funds pulled out Rs 326.87 crore from the capital markets on a net basis, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 321.98 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

The dollar index was trading down by 0.31 per cent at 95.87 against a&nbsp; 
basket of six currencies in the late afternoon trade.

The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 69.7131 and for rupee/euro at 79.9330. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 88.9748 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 63.57.

The Indian rupee kicked off 2019 on a resounding note, building up on gains of the previous two sessions and adding another 34 paise Tuesday to close at 69.43 against the US dollar on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and smart gains in domestic equities.

The Indian rupee kicked off 2019 on a resounding note, building up on gains of the previous two sessions and adding another 34 paise Tuesday to close at 69.43 against the US dollar on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and smart gains in domestic equities. The domestic unit has rallied by a hefty 92 paise in the last three trading sessions. Traders said sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and banks propped up the rupee. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex), the rupee opened on a firm note at 69.63. It gained further to hit a high of 69.43 following dollar selling by exporters, before finally closing at 69.43, up 34 paise. On Monday, the rupee signed off the last trading session of 2018 with 18 paise gains at 69.77 per dollar. However, the domestic currency clocked a 9.23 per cent fall in 2018. On year-over-year basis, the rupee depreciated by a whopping 509 paise, or 9.23 per cent, as compared to 2017-end level of 63.87. Domestic brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities in a research report said that the year 2019 seems to be a better starting point in terms of valuation, currency. "The INR seems to be fairly valued; we see mild depreciation in 2019 compared to the sharp correction that it saw in 2018," the report said. Traders said, a positive trend in the domestic equities also supported the local unit. Indian equity market started the New Year on a positive note, with BSE benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points Tuesday. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent. Meanwhile, foreign funds pulled out Rs 326.87 crore from the capital markets on a net basis, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 321.98 crore Monday, provisional data showed. The dollar index was trading down by 0.31 per cent at 95.87 against a basket of six currencies in the late afternoon trade. The Financial Benchmark India Private Ltd (FBIL) set the reference rate for the rupee/dollar at 69.7131 and for rupee/euro at 79.9330. The reference rate for rupee/British pound was fixed at 88.9748 and for rupee/100 Japanese yen at 63.57.

Rupee begins 2019 journey on a high; soars 34 paise against US dollar

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/markets-open-on-flat-note-sensex-nifty-record-marginal-gains-in-early-trade-187634">Indian equity market started</a> the New Year on a positive note, with BSE benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points Tuesday on account of banking stocks rally following the Reserve Bank's comments that the banking sector is on a recovery path amid receding impaired assets load.

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent.

Besides financials, shares of telecom, IT, auto and pharma were in demand.

Leading the Sensex chart, Bharti Airtel shares rose 2.76 per cent, followed by HDFC (2.01 per cent) and Yes Bank (1.38 per cent).&nbsp;

Other gainers in the Sensex pack were HDFC Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Hero Motocorp, Tata Motors, SunPharma, Bajaj Finance, TCS, PowerGrid, ITC, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, Coal India, Larsen &amp; Toubro and RIL — rising as much as 1.3 per cent.

Among the losers were Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, ONGC, HUL, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, HCL Tech — falling as much as 3.75 per cent.&nbsp;

Analysts attributed the rise in banking stocks to the Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das' statement that the banking sector is on "course to recovery" as the afflicting non-performing assets recede.

The asset quality of banks showed improvement with gross non-performing assets' (GNPAs) ratio declining to 10.8 per cent in September 2018 from 11.5 per cent in March 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Financial Stability Report Monday.

Asian bourses are closed Tuesday on account of the New Year.&nbsp;

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent.

Indian equity market started the New Year on a positive note, with BSE benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points Tuesday on account of banking stocks rally following the Reserve Bank's comments that the banking sector is on a recovery path amid receding impaired assets load. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent. Besides financials, shares of telecom, IT, auto and pharma were in demand. Leading the Sensex chart, Bharti Airtel shares rose 2.76 per cent, followed by HDFC (2.01 per cent) and Yes Bank (1.38 per cent). Other gainers in the Sensex pack were HDFC Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Hero Motocorp, Tata Motors, SunPharma, Bajaj Finance, TCS, PowerGrid, ITC, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, Coal India, Larsen & Toubro and RIL — rising as much as 1.3 per cent. Among the losers were Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, ONGC, HUL, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, HCL Tech — falling as much as 3.75 per cent. Analysts attributed the rise in banking stocks to the Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das' statement that the banking sector is on "course to recovery" as the afflicting non-performing assets recede. The asset quality of banks showed improvement with gross non-performing assets' (GNPAs) ratio declining to 10.8 per cent in September 2018 from 11.5 per cent in March 2018, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Financial Stability Report Monday. Asian bourses are closed Tuesday on account of the New Year.

Indian bourses begin 2019 on bullish note; Sensex soars 186 points

Domestic markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex trading above 200 points in opening trade.

The 30-share index rose 160.03 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 36,236.75. In similar movement, the NSE Nifty breached the 10,900 mark, and was trading 50.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, higher at 10,910.10.

On Friday, the Sensex had rallied 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent to finish at 36,076.72, while the broader NSE Nifty spurted 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 10,859.90.

Meanwhile, the Indian currency gained 19 paise to 69.76 against the US dollar in morning trade.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.31 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1.4 per cent, Kospi gained 0.62 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.44 per cent in early trade.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell 76.42 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 23,062.40 in its previous session.

(With inputs from PTI)

Domestic markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex trading above 200 points in opening trade. The 30-share index rose 160.03 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 36,236.

Domestic markets on Monday opened in green with BSE Sensex trading above 200 points in opening trade. The 30-share index rose 160.03 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 36,236.75. In similar movement, the NSE Nifty breached the 10,900 mark, and was trading 50.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, higher at 10,910.10. On Friday, the Sensex had rallied 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent to finish at 36,076.72, while the broader NSE Nifty spurted 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 10,859.90. Meanwhile, the Indian currency gained 19 paise to 69.76 against the US dollar in morning trade. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.31 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1.4 per cent, Kospi gained 0.62 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.44 per cent in early trade. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index fell 76.42 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 23,062.40 in its previous session. (With inputs from PTI)

Markets open in green, Sensex surges 200 points

Snapping their three-session rising streak, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of 2018 with marginal losses amid mixed cues from global markets.&nbsp;

The 30-share BSE index fell 8.39 points, or 0.02 per cent, to finish at 36,068.33; while the broader NSE Nifty edged lower by 2.65 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 10,862.55.

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the Indian rupee, however, was trading 15 paise higher at 69.80 (intra-day) against the US dollar.

The benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 1.84 per cent at $54.19 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 119.60 crore Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,199.40 crore, provisional data available with the BSE showed.&nbsp;

Snapping their three-session rising streak, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of 2018 with marginal losses amid mixed cues from global markets.

Snapping their three-session rising streak, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the last trading session of 2018 with marginal losses amid mixed cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index fell 8.39 points, or 0.02 per cent, to finish at 36,068.33; while the broader NSE Nifty edged lower by 2.65 points, or 0.02 per cent, to 10,862.55. At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the Indian rupee, however, was trading 15 paise higher at 69.80 (intra-day) against the US dollar. The benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 1.84 per cent at $54.19 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 119.60 crore Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,199.40 crore, provisional data available with the BSE showed.

Indian equities end 2018 on a sluggish note

Domestic stock markets on Friday opened in green with BSE Sensex rising by over 250 points in early trade to touch 36,065.78. Nifty on the other hand, rose by 72 points at 10,852.05.

Meanwhile, the rupee rose on Friday by 30 paise to 70.05 against the US currency in opening trade aided by foreign fund inflows amid a weak dollar globally and sharp fall in crude oil prices.

Domestic stock markets, which opened with gains of up to 1 per cent, also supported the local currency.

On Thursday, rising for the second straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 157 points amid expiry of December series derivatives contracts and positive global cues, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

After rallying close to 400 points earlier in the session, the 30-share index pared some gains but finished 157.34 points or 0.44 per cent, higher at 35,807.28.

The broader NSE Nifty rose 49.95 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 10,779.80.

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;

Domestic stock markets on Friday opened in green with BSE Sensex rising by over 250 points in early trade to touch 36,065.78. Nifty on the other hand, rose by 72 points at 10,852.

Domestic stock markets on Friday opened in green with BSE Sensex rising by over 250 points in early trade to touch 36,065.78. Nifty on the other hand, rose by 72 points at 10,852.05. Meanwhile, the rupee rose on Friday by 30 paise to 70.05 against the US currency in opening trade aided by foreign fund inflows amid a weak dollar globally and sharp fall in crude oil prices. Domestic stock markets, which opened with gains of up to 1 per cent, also supported the local currency. On Thursday, rising for the second straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 157 points amid expiry of December series derivatives contracts and positive global cues, news agency PTI reported. After rallying close to 400 points earlier in the session, the 30-share index pared some gains but finished 157.34 points or 0.44 per cent, higher at 35,807.28. The broader NSE Nifty rose 49.95 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 10,779.80. (With inputs from PTI)

Markets open in green; Sensex up by over 250 points, rupee strengthens

Domestic markets on Thursday opened in green with BSE Sensex opening higher at 36,002.11 points as compared to its previous close of 35,649.94 points on Wednesday, registering a spike of around 300 points.&nbsp;

Nifty, on the other hand, went up by nearly 80 points in morning trade at 10,816.65 points. It had closed at 10,729.85 points on Wednesday.&nbsp;

After gyrating nearly 700 points Wednesday, benchmark equity indices reversed initial losses and ended higher driven by a rebound in banking stocks amid a firming trend in the US market.

The BSE Sensex broke its three-day falling streak by ending 179.79 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,649.94. It fell to a low of 35,010.82 during afternoon trade.

The broader NSE Nifty too recovered to reclaim the 10,700 level, rising 66.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 10,729.85, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/wall-street-roars-back-to-life-in-best-session-in-9-years-186751">Wall Street stocks roared back</a> to life on Wednesday, shaking off four straight routs following strong retail sales data and White House reassurances that Fed Chair Jay Powell won't be fired.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up nearly 1,100 points, or about five per cent, at 22,878.45, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

Domestic markets on Thursday opened in green with BSE Sensex opening higher at 36,002.11 points as compared to its previous close of 35,649.94 points on Wednesday, registering a spike of around 300 points.

Domestic markets on Thursday opened in green with BSE Sensex opening higher at 36,002.11 points as compared to its previous close of 35,649.94 points on Wednesday, registering a spike of around 300 points. Nifty, on the other hand, went up by nearly 80 points in morning trade at 10,816.65 points. It had closed at 10,729.85 points on Wednesday. After gyrating nearly 700 points Wednesday, benchmark equity indices reversed initial losses and ended higher driven by a rebound in banking stocks amid a firming trend in the US market. The BSE Sensex broke its three-day falling streak by ending 179.79 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,649.94. It fell to a low of 35,010.82 during afternoon trade. The broader NSE Nifty too recovered to reclaim the 10,700 level, rising 66.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 10,729.85, news agency PTI reported. Meanwhile, Wall Street stocks roared back to life on Wednesday, shaking off four straight routs following strong retail sales data and White House reassurances that Fed Chair Jay Powell won't be fired. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up nearly 1,100 points, or about five per cent, at 22,878.45, news agency AFP reported.

Markets open in green, Sensex gains around 300 points

Rising for the second straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 157 points Thursday amid expiry of December series derivatives contracts and positive global cues.

After rallying close to 400 points earlier in the session, the 30-share index pared some gains but finished 157.34 points, or 0.44 per cent, higher at 35,807.28.

The broader NSE Nifty rose 49.95 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 10,779.80.

The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack were Reliance Industries, Infosys, NTPC, ONGC, HUL, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, ITC and HCL Tech, rising up to 2.10 per cent.

On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Maruti Suzuki fell up to 1.71 per cent.

Global sentiment improved as tensions between the White House and US Fed eased. Strong consumer spending data in the US also added to the momentum, said Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas.

With two more trading days to go until the end of the year, liquidity and sentiment are set to drive market in short-term, he added.

Banking stocks fell amid reports that the government was likely to infuse Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds by the end of this month.

The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.28 a dollar, down 0.27 per cent from its previous close.

Brent crude futures dropped 3.78 per cent to $53.20 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 80.28 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 137.63 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei surged 3.88 per cent and Korea's Kospi ended 0.02 per cent higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.67 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.61 per cent.

In Europe, Paris CAC rose 0.15 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.41 per cent. London's FTSE fell 0.63 per cent.&nbsp; 
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After rallying close to 400 points earlier in the session, the 30-share index pared some gains but finished 157.34 points, or 0.44 per cent, higher at 35,807.28.

Rising for the second straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 157 points Thursday amid expiry of December series derivatives contracts and positive global cues. After rallying close to 400 points earlier in the session, the 30-share index pared some gains but finished 157.34 points, or 0.44 per cent, higher at 35,807.28. The broader NSE Nifty rose 49.95 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 10,779.80. The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack were Reliance Industries, Infosys, NTPC, ONGC, HUL, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, ITC and HCL Tech, rising up to 2.10 per cent. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Maruti Suzuki fell up to 1.71 per cent. Global sentiment improved as tensions between the White House and US Fed eased. Strong consumer spending data in the US also added to the momentum, said Hemang Jani, Head - Advisory, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas. With two more trading days to go until the end of the year, liquidity and sentiment are set to drive market in short-term, he added. Banking stocks fell amid reports that the government was likely to infuse Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds by the end of this month. The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.28 a dollar, down 0.27 per cent from its previous close. Brent crude futures dropped 3.78 per cent to $53.20 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 80.28 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 137.63 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei surged 3.88 per cent and Korea's Kospi ended 0.02 per cent higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.67 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.61 per cent. In Europe, Paris CAC rose 0.15 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.41 per cent. London's FTSE fell 0.63 per cent.

Sensex gains 157 points on F&O expiry, positive global cues

Domestic equities benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 350 points Wednesday as investors turned jittery over political uncertainty in the US and fears of a global economic slowdown amid heavy selloff by foreign investors.

The 30-share index slumped 360.95 points, or 1.02 per cent, to 35,109.20 in early trade. It had fallen 271.92 points, or 0.76 per cent, to 35,470.15 in the previous session Monday. The NSE Nifty too shed 112.30 points, or 1.05 per cent, to 10,551.20.

The losses on Dalal Street were led by metal, realty, banking, IT, pharma and auto stocks.

Top losers include Yes Bank, TCS, HUL, Kotak Bank, M&amp;M, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel, Reliance, ICICI Bank and SBI, falling up to 3 per cent.

HDFC was the only gainer on Sensex, trading marginally higher than its previous close.

Financial markets were closed Tuesday on account of Christmas.

According to experts, investors are jittery over the political unpredictability in the US.

US President Donald Trump Tuesday ruled out an end to the partial government shutdown till the Congress approve funds for building a wall along the Mexican border to prevent entry of illegal immigrants.

Democrats and some Republicans have rejected Trump's demand for the US-Mexico border, following which on last week he refused to sign a wider spending bill, temporarily stripping funding from swaths of the government.

Global investors also took cues from Wall Street stocks which plunged for a fourth straight session Monday amid rising doubts over the US economy after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's efforts to reassure investors fell flat.

Markets were also unnerved by weekend news reports that US President Donald Trump was weighing whether to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accounts that Mnuchin said Trump had denied.

The rupee, meanwhile, gained against the US dollar, and was trading at 69.82 a dollar, up 0.46 per cent from its previous close.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, was down 0.43 per cent at USD 50.55 per barrel.&nbsp;

Stocks of aviation and oil marketing companies rose as crude prices fell. Spicejet and Jet Airways rose up to 2 per cent, while IOC and BPCL gained up to 1 per cent.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 577.10 crore Monday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 186.14 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was fell 0.40 per cent, Kospi dropped 1.57 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.02 per cent; while Japan's Nikkei was up 0.65 per cent in early trade.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index cracked 653.17 points, or 2.91 per cent, to 21,792.20 on Monday.&nbsp;

Domestic equities benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 350 points Wednesday as investors turned jittery over political uncertainty in the US and fears of a global economic slowdown amid heavy selloff by foreign investors.

Domestic equities benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 350 points Wednesday as investors turned jittery over political uncertainty in the US and fears of a global economic slowdown amid heavy selloff by foreign investors. The 30-share index slumped 360.95 points, or 1.02 per cent, to 35,109.20 in early trade. It had fallen 271.92 points, or 0.76 per cent, to 35,470.15 in the previous session Monday. The NSE Nifty too shed 112.30 points, or 1.05 per cent, to 10,551.20. The losses on Dalal Street were led by metal, realty, banking, IT, pharma and auto stocks. Top losers include Yes Bank, TCS, HUL, Kotak Bank, M&M, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel, Reliance, ICICI Bank and SBI, falling up to 3 per cent. HDFC was the only gainer on Sensex, trading marginally higher than its previous close. Financial markets were closed Tuesday on account of Christmas. According to experts, investors are jittery over the political unpredictability in the US. US President Donald Trump Tuesday ruled out an end to the partial government shutdown till the Congress approve funds for building a wall along the Mexican border to prevent entry of illegal immigrants. Democrats and some Republicans have rejected Trump's demand for the US-Mexico border, following which on last week he refused to sign a wider spending bill, temporarily stripping funding from swaths of the government. Global investors also took cues from Wall Street stocks which plunged for a fourth straight session Monday amid rising doubts over the US economy after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's efforts to reassure investors fell flat. Markets were also unnerved by weekend news reports that US President Donald Trump was weighing whether to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accounts that Mnuchin said Trump had denied. The rupee, meanwhile, gained against the US dollar, and was trading at 69.82 a dollar, up 0.46 per cent from its previous close. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was down 0.43 per cent at USD 50.55 per barrel. Stocks of aviation and oil marketing companies rose as crude prices fell. Spicejet and Jet Airways rose up to 2 per cent, while IOC and BPCL gained up to 1 per cent. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 577.10 crore Monday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 186.14 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was fell 0.40 per cent, Kospi dropped 1.57 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.02 per cent; while Japan's Nikkei was up 0.65 per cent in early trade. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average index cracked 653.17 points, or 2.91 per cent, to 21,792.20 on Monday.

Sensex cracks over 350 points on global selloff; Nifty below 10,600

&nbsp;After gyrating nearly 700 points Wednesday, benchmark equity indices reversed initial losses and ended higher driven by a rebound in banking stocks amid a firming trend in the US market.

The BSE Sensex broke its three-day falling streak by ending 179.79 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,649.94. It fell to a low of 35,010.82 during afternoon trade.

The broader NSE Nifty too recovered to reclaim the 10,700 level, rising 66.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 10,729.85.

"Market recovered in the second half following a recovery in Dow futures. At current levels, Nifty 50 is on track to deliver nominal positive returns in CY18. Nifty is the only index among large markets that is positive for the calendar year," said Viral Berawala, CIO of Essel Mutual Fund.

The 30-share index had ended the previous session 271.92 points lower at 35,470.15, while the Nifty had lost 90.50 points.

The biggest gainers on both bourses were Bharti Airtel, HDFC duo, L&amp;T, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, ITC and Bajaj Finance, rising up to 4 per cent.

On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Yes Bank, TCS, NTPC, Tata Motors, Infosys and ONGC fell up to 2 per cent.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupee-surges-19-paise-against-dollar-in-early-trade-186541">rupee, meanwhile, gained against the US dollar</a> and was trading at 70.08 per dollar.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up 0.73 per cent at USD 51.14 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 577.10 crore Monday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 186.14 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 1.31 per cent lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.40 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.26 per cent; while Japan's Nikkei rose 0.89 per cent.&nbsp;

After gyrating nearly 700 points Wednesday, benchmark equity indices reversed initial losses and ended higher driven by a rebound in banking stocks amid a firming trend in the US market.

After gyrating nearly 700 points Wednesday, benchmark equity indices reversed initial losses and ended higher driven by a rebound in banking stocks amid a firming trend in the US market. The BSE Sensex broke its three-day falling streak by ending 179.79 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,649.94. It fell to a low of 35,010.82 during afternoon trade. The broader NSE Nifty too recovered to reclaim the 10,700 level, rising 66.35 points, or 0.62 per cent, to 10,729.85. "Market recovered in the second half following a recovery in Dow futures. At current levels, Nifty 50 is on track to deliver nominal positive returns in CY18. Nifty is the only index among large markets that is positive for the calendar year," said Viral Berawala, CIO of Essel Mutual Fund. The 30-share index had ended the previous session 271.92 points lower at 35,470.15, while the Nifty had lost 90.50 points. The biggest gainers on both bourses were Bharti Airtel, HDFC duo, L&T, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, ITC and Bajaj Finance, rising up to 4 per cent. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Yes Bank, TCS, NTPC, Tata Motors, Infosys and ONGC fell up to 2 per cent. The rupee, meanwhile, gained against the US dollar and was trading at 70.08 per dollar. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up 0.73 per cent at USD 51.14 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 577.10 crore Monday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 186.14 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 1.31 per cent lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.40 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.26 per cent; while Japan's Nikkei rose 0.89 per cent.

Sensex rebounds 180 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened on a volatile note early Monday on short-covering by investors amid weakness in Asian markets.

Buying activity in pharma, technology, banking auto and FMCG stocks, influenced market sentiment.

The benchmark BSE Sensex was trading 28.05 points, 0.08 per cent, lower at 35,714.02, after swinging over 200 points between highs and lows of 35,910.67 and 35,675.02, respectively.

The gauge had plunged 572.04 points on Friday.

NSE Nifty was trading lower 25.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 10,728.75.Top losers were Hero MotoCorp, Vedanta, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paint and HDFC Bank fell up to 3 per cent.

On the other hand, major gainers were Sun Pharma, Infosys, TCS, SBI, ITC, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, L&amp;T, Bharti Airtel, M&amp;M and Coal India, rising up to 2.12 per cent.

According to experts, global equities were choppy as a partial US government shutdown that entered was set to stretch through Christmas after Congress adjourned for the weekend with no deal in sight to end an impasse over funding for President Donald Trump's wall on the US-Mexico border.

Also, investors are nervous after reports emerged that Trump privately asked cabinet members if he had the authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell after interest rates were increased and the stock market tanked.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 134.14 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 488.55 crore Friday, provisional data showed.

Asian markets were trading lower following Friday's losses on the Wall Street.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.29 per cent. Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.49 per cent in early trade. Korea's Kospi fell 0.38 per cent and Taiwan index slipped 0.20 per cent. Japan's markets are closed Monday.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.81 per cent lower Friday.

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened on a volatile note early Monday on short-covering by investors amid weakness in Asian markets. Buying activity in pharma, technology, banking auto and FMCG stocks, influenced market sentiment.

The benchmark BSE Sensex opened on a volatile note early Monday on short-covering by investors amid weakness in Asian markets. Buying activity in pharma, technology, banking auto and FMCG stocks, influenced market sentiment. The benchmark BSE Sensex was trading 28.05 points, 0.08 per cent, lower at 35,714.02, after swinging over 200 points between highs and lows of 35,910.67 and 35,675.02, respectively. The gauge had plunged 572.04 points on Friday. NSE Nifty was trading lower 25.25 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 10,728.75.Top losers were Hero MotoCorp, Vedanta, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paint and HDFC Bank fell up to 3 per cent. On the other hand, major gainers were Sun Pharma, Infosys, TCS, SBI, ITC, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, L&T, Bharti Airtel, M&M and Coal India, rising up to 2.12 per cent. According to experts, global equities were choppy as a partial US government shutdown that entered was set to stretch through Christmas after Congress adjourned for the weekend with no deal in sight to end an impasse over funding for President Donald Trump's wall on the US-Mexico border. Also, investors are nervous after reports emerged that Trump privately asked cabinet members if he had the authority to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell after interest rates were increased and the stock market tanked. Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 134.14 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 488.55 crore Friday, provisional data showed. Asian markets were trading lower following Friday's losses on the Wall Street. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.29 per cent. Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.49 per cent in early trade. Korea's Kospi fell 0.38 per cent and Taiwan index slipped 0.20 per cent. Japan's markets are closed Monday. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.81 per cent lower Friday.

Sensex, Nifty choppy amid weak global cues

Benchmark indices opened on a choppy note Friday on negative global cues amid fears of a potential <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-refuses-to-sign-us-government-shutdown-legislation-over-mexico-wall-funding-185571">US government shutdown</a> and rising tension between the US and China.

After falling over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share Sensex was trading 14.82 points or 0.04 per cent, higher at 36,416.85. The index had finished 52.66 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 36,431.67 Thursday.

The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 2.25 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 10,949.45.

Domestic and other Asian stocks followed Wall Street that fell sharply after US President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funds pushed the federal government closer to a shutdown.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/wall-street-stocks-slump-over-us-government-shutdown-fears-185583">Wall Street stocks slump over US government shutdown fears</a>

The White House said Trump will not travel to Florida Friday for the Christmas holiday if the government is shutting down. More than 8,00,000 federal workers will be facing furloughs or forced to work without pay if a resolution is not reached before funding expires at midnight Friday.

Meanwhile, China accused the US of fabricating facts after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries, adding fuel to the rift between the two countries, experts said.

Top losers include Infosys, Asian Paints, HDFC, TCS, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp, shedding up to 2 per cent.

While the gainers include Airtel, M&amp;M, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Adani Ports and Vedanta, rising up to 2 per cent.

The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.05 a dollar.

Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.07 per cent higher at USD 54.93 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 386.44 crore Thursday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs

87.96 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.15 per cent, Japan's Nikkei fell 1 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index edged lower by 1.01 per cent in early trade.

On Wall Street, the US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 464.06 points, or 1.99 per cent, lower at 22,859.60 Thursday.&nbsp;

Benchmark indices opened on a choppy note Friday on negative global cues amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and rising tension between the US and China.

Benchmark indices opened on a choppy note Friday on negative global cues amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and rising tension between the US and China. After falling over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share Sensex was trading 14.82 points or 0.04 per cent, higher at 36,416.85. The index had finished 52.66 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 36,431.67 Thursday. The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 2.25 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 10,949.45. Domestic and other Asian stocks followed Wall Street that fell sharply after US President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funds pushed the federal government closer to a shutdown. Also read: Wall Street stocks slump over US government shutdown fears The White House said Trump will not travel to Florida Friday for the Christmas holiday if the government is shutting down. More than 8,00,000 federal workers will be facing furloughs or forced to work without pay if a resolution is not reached before funding expires at midnight Friday. Meanwhile, China accused the US of fabricating facts after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries, adding fuel to the rift between the two countries, experts said. Top losers include Infosys, Asian Paints, HDFC, TCS, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp, shedding up to 2 per cent. While the gainers include Airtel, M&M, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Adani Ports and Vedanta, rising up to 2 per cent. The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.05 a dollar. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.07 per cent higher at USD 54.93 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 386.44 crore Thursday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 87.96 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.15 per cent, Japan's Nikkei fell 1 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index edged lower by 1.01 per cent in early trade. On Wall Street, the US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 464.06 points, or 1.99 per cent, lower at 22,859.60 Thursday.

Sensex falls 100 points in early trade amid US government shutdown tension

Benchmark equity indices witnessed heavy selloff Friday after investors booked profits in realty, banking, IT and auto bluechips amid weak signals from global markets.

The BSE Sensex plunged 689.60 points, or 1.89 per cent, to 35,742.07, while the NSE Nifty slipped 197.70 points, or 1.81 per cent, to 10,754&nbsp;as the possibility of a US&nbsp;government shutdown and further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve next year made investors jittery.

The 30-share index ended the week 527.93 points lower, while the broader Nifty lost 134 points.

The equity market witnessed selling ahead of the weekend, mainly due to fears of lower global economic growth in the coming year, said Joseph Thomas, Head Research- Emkay Wealth Management.

Concerns over the rupee also loomed over IT and tech stocks, analysts said.

Benchmark indices <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-falls-100-points-in-early-hours-amid-us-government-shutdown-tension-185589">opened on a choppy note Friday on negative global cues </a>amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and rising tension between the US and China.

After falling over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share Sensex was trading 14.82 points or 0.04 per cent, higher at 36,416.85. The index had finished 52.66 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 36,431.67 Thursday.

The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 2.25 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 10,949.45.

Domestic and other Asian stocks followed Wall Street that fell sharply after US President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funds pushed the federal government closer to a shutdown.

The White House said Trump will not travel to Florida Friday for the Christmas holiday if the government is shutting down. More than 8,00,000 federal workers will be facing furloughs or forced to work without pay if a resolution is not reached before funding expires at midnight Friday.

Meanwhile, China accused the US of fabricating facts after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries, adding fuel to the rift between the two countries, experts said.

Benchmark equity indices witnessed heavy selloff Friday after investors booked profits in realty, banking, IT and auto bluechips amid weak signals from global markets.

Benchmark equity indices witnessed heavy selloff Friday after investors booked profits in realty, banking, IT and auto bluechips amid weak signals from global markets. The BSE Sensex plunged 689.60 points, or 1.89 per cent, to 35,742.07, while the NSE Nifty slipped 197.70 points, or 1.81 per cent, to 10,754 as the possibility of a US government shutdown and further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve next year made investors jittery. The 30-share index ended the week 527.93 points lower, while the broader Nifty lost 134 points. The equity market witnessed selling ahead of the weekend, mainly due to fears of lower global economic growth in the coming year, said Joseph Thomas, Head Research- Emkay Wealth Management. Concerns over the rupee also loomed over IT and tech stocks, analysts said. Benchmark indices opened on a choppy note Friday on negative global cues amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and rising tension between the US and China. After falling over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share Sensex was trading 14.82 points or 0.04 per cent, higher at 36,416.85. The index had finished 52.66 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 36,431.67 Thursday. The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 2.25 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 10,949.45. Domestic and other Asian stocks followed Wall Street that fell sharply after US President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funds pushed the federal government closer to a shutdown. The White House said Trump will not travel to Florida Friday for the Christmas holiday if the government is shutting down. More than 8,00,000 federal workers will be facing furloughs or forced to work without pay if a resolution is not reached before funding expires at midnight Friday. Meanwhile, China accused the US of fabricating facts after the US Justice Department indicted two hackers tied to Chinese security services who allegedly targeted companies and agencies in a dozen countries, adding fuel to the rift between the two countries, experts said.

Sensex plunges nearly 700 points amid fears of US government shutdown

Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade Thursday on weak global cues after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-federal-reserve-hikes-interest-rates-wall-street-stocks-tumble-185385">US Federal Reserve</a> raised its key interest rate for the fourth time this year, and signalled more, but slower pace of rate hikes next year.

After opening over 250 points down, the 30-share Sensex was trading 166.63 points, or 0.46 per cent, lower at 36,317.70. The index had ended 137.25 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 36,484.33 Wednesday.

The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 56.70 points, or 0.52 per cent, lower at 10,910.60.

Domestic stocks followed the US and other Asian stocks that fell sharply after US Fed lifted the benchmark rate. Wednesday's quarter-point increase, to 2.25-2.5 per cent, lifted the Fed's key rate to its highest point since 2008.

The Fed's move came despite US President Donald Trump's attacks in recent weeks on its rate hikes and on Chairman Jerome Powell personally. The president had complained that the moves are threatening the economy.

At a news conference after the Fed's announcement, Powell said Trump's tweets and statements would have no bearing on the central bank's policymaking.

Metal index was the biggest loser on both exchanges, followed by banking and auto indices.

Top losers include Vedanta, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Wipro, PowerGrid, Infosys, Maruti, Adani Ports and Kotak Bank, falling up to 2 per cent.

While, gainers include Asian Paints, Yes Bank, M&amp;M, Sun Pharma and Axis Bank, rising up to 2 per cent.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,209.21 crore Wednesday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 481.46 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.54 a dollar.

Global oil prices eased further. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.42 per cent lower at USD 56.43 per barrel.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.11 per cent, Japan's Nikkei fell 2.23 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index edged lower by 0.82 per cent in early trade.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 351.98 points, or 1.49 0.35 per cent, lower at 23,323.66 Wednesday.

Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade Thursday on weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the fourth time this year, and signalled more, but slower pace of rate hikes next year.

Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade Thursday on weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the fourth time this year, and signalled more, but slower pace of rate hikes next year. After opening over 250 points down, the 30-share Sensex was trading 166.63 points, or 0.46 per cent, lower at 36,317.70. The index had ended 137.25 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 36,484.33 Wednesday. The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 56.70 points, or 0.52 per cent, lower at 10,910.60. Domestic stocks followed the US and other Asian stocks that fell sharply after US Fed lifted the benchmark rate. Wednesday's quarter-point increase, to 2.25-2.5 per cent, lifted the Fed's key rate to its highest point since 2008. The Fed's move came despite US President Donald Trump's attacks in recent weeks on its rate hikes and on Chairman Jerome Powell personally. The president had complained that the moves are threatening the economy. At a news conference after the Fed's announcement, Powell said Trump's tweets and statements would have no bearing on the central bank's policymaking. Metal index was the biggest loser on both exchanges, followed by banking and auto indices. Top losers include Vedanta, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Wipro, PowerGrid, Infosys, Maruti, Adani Ports and Kotak Bank, falling up to 2 per cent. While, gainers include Asian Paints, Yes Bank, M&M, Sun Pharma and Axis Bank, rising up to 2 per cent. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,209.21 crore Wednesday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 481.46 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. The rupee, meanwhile, weakened against the US dollar, and was trading at 70.54 a dollar. Global oil prices eased further. Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.42 per cent lower at USD 56.43 per barrel. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.11 per cent, Japan's Nikkei fell 2.23 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index edged lower by 0.82 per cent in early trade. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 351.98 points, or 1.49 0.35 per cent, lower at 23,323.66 Wednesday.

Sensex opens in red after US Federal rate hike

Indian shares pared early losses to end lower on Thursday, as investors locked in profit following seven sessions of gains.

The BSE Sensex closed down 0.14 per cent at 36,431.67, while Nifty ended 0.14 per cent lower at 10,951.7.

The rupee and stocks weakened early on Thursday, tracking Asian peers after the US Federal Reserve gave a 2019 rate outlook that traders called "less dovish" than they expected.

Earlier in the day, the broader NSE index fell up to 0.80 per cent, while the benchmark BSE index dropped as much as 0.77 per cent.&nbsp;

"There has been some profit-booking, but there are multiple positive factors and the fundamentals are strong," said Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.&nbsp;

Financial stocks were the biggest drag on both indexes, with State Bank of India closing 2.2 per cent lower and Axis Bank Ltd ending 1.4 per cent weaker.

Indian shares pared early losses to end lower on Thursday, as investors locked in profit following seven sessions of gains. The BSE Sensex closed down 0.14 per cent at 36,431.

Indian shares pared early losses to end lower on Thursday, as investors locked in profit following seven sessions of gains. The BSE Sensex closed down 0.14 per cent at 36,431.67, while Nifty ended 0.14 per cent lower at 10,951.7. The rupee and stocks weakened early on Thursday, tracking Asian peers after the US Federal Reserve gave a 2019 rate outlook that traders called "less dovish" than they expected. Earlier in the day, the broader NSE index fell up to 0.80 per cent, while the benchmark BSE index dropped as much as 0.77 per cent. "There has been some profit-booking, but there are multiple positive factors and the fundamentals are strong," said Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services. Financial stocks were the biggest drag on both indexes, with State Bank of India closing 2.2 per cent lower and Axis Bank Ltd ending 1.4 per cent weaker.

Nifty, Sensex snap winning streak; financials drag

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, underpinned by financials after the central bank announced liquidity injection via open market bond purchase for January, and as crude prices hovered near 14-month lows.

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed 0.38 per cent firmer at 36,484.33.&nbsp;

The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.54 per cent higher at 10,967.3.&nbsp;

Both the indexes recorded a seventh straight session of gains, with the Nifty clocking its best rally since a nine-day streak in April.

Markets received a boost after the Reserve Bank of India announced a higher-than-expected 500 billion rupees ($7.13 billion) of open market bond purchases for next month, reinforcing expectations that the central bank was turning dovish under Shaktikanta Das who was appointed as governor last week.

Softer crude prices have also strengthened India`s macroeconomic indicators, including inflation and its trade deficit, given the South Asian nation imports some two-thirds of its oil needs.

Axis Bank Ltd and Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, which were among the top gainers on the NSE index, closed up 3.33 per cent and 7.85 per cent, respectively.

The 10-year benchmark bond yield was at a more-than-eight-month low of 7.25 per cent, while the rupee was trading at 70.37 to the dollar, after climbing to 69.85 earlier in the session.

Markets will also keep a close watch and look for cues on rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve meeting, which concludes later in the day.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, underpinned by financials after the central bank announced liquidity injection via open market bond purchase for January, and as crude prices hovered near 14-month lows.

Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, underpinned by financials after the central bank announced liquidity injection via open market bond purchase for January, and as crude prices hovered near 14-month lows. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed 0.38 per cent firmer at 36,484.33. The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.54 per cent higher at 10,967.3. Both the indexes recorded a seventh straight session of gains, with the Nifty clocking its best rally since a nine-day streak in April. Markets received a boost after the Reserve Bank of India announced a higher-than-expected 500 billion rupees ($7.13 billion) of open market bond purchases for next month, reinforcing expectations that the central bank was turning dovish under Shaktikanta Das who was appointed as governor last week. Softer crude prices have also strengthened India`s macroeconomic indicators, including inflation and its trade deficit, given the South Asian nation imports some two-thirds of its oil needs. Axis Bank Ltd and Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, which were among the top gainers on the NSE index, closed up 3.33 per cent and 7.85 per cent, respectively. The 10-year benchmark bond yield was at a more-than-eight-month low of 7.25 per cent, while the rupee was trading at 70.37 to the dollar, after climbing to 69.85 earlier in the session. Markets will also keep a close watch and look for cues on rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve meeting, which concludes later in the day.

Nifty, Sensex post seventh session of gains; financials lead

Markets on Tuesday ended on a positive note with BSE Sensex rising 77.01 points to close at 36,347.08. Nifty gained 20.35 points to end at 10,908.70.&nbsp;

In early trade on Tuesday morning, Sensex dropped 141 points and broke its five-day winning streak.&nbsp;

The 30-share index dropped 140.51 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 36,129.56 points in opening trade. The gauge had rallied over 1,310 points in the previous five sessions, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

The NSE Nifty too fell 47.50 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 10,840.85.

Brokers said, the decline in benchmark indices was on account of a weak trend in Asian markets amid sharp losses at the Wall Street, as investors continued to fear the weakening of global growth. Besides, profit-booking in recent gainers also dampened investor sentiment here.

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp; 
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Markets on Tuesday ended on a positive note with BSE Sensex rising 77.01 points to close at 36,347.08. Nifty gained 20.35 points to end at 10,908.70. In early trade on Tuesday morning, Sensex dropped 141 points and broke its five-day winning streak.

Markets on Tuesday ended on a positive note with BSE Sensex rising 77.01 points to close at 36,347.08. Nifty gained 20.35 points to end at 10,908.70. In early trade on Tuesday morning, Sensex dropped 141 points and broke its five-day winning streak. The 30-share index dropped 140.51 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 36,129.56 points in opening trade. The gauge had rallied over 1,310 points in the previous five sessions, news agency PTI reported. The NSE Nifty too fell 47.50 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 10,840.85. Brokers said, the decline in benchmark indices was on account of a weak trend in Asian markets amid sharp losses at the Wall Street, as investors continued to fear the weakening of global growth. Besides, profit-booking in recent gainers also dampened investor sentiment here. (With inputs from PTI)

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