Shares fell on Tuesday in line with weakness in broader Asia and after the outcome of the central bank board's meet to boost lending failed to impress investors, amid expectations the implementation of the proposed measures will take time.

In its first meeting since the extent of a deep rift between the central bank and the government became public, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday its board would support small businesses and give banks more time to step up capital norms. It has also decided to form an expert committee to look into whether RBI reserves are adequate.

The Narendra Modi-led government is concerned that low crop prices and difficulties small businesses face in borrowing may dent its prospects in numerous state elections over coming weeks, and a nationwide election due by May next year.

"Market had built up that the meeting will go smoothly. But, what has come out is something that will take time to materialise and the market always wants immediate action," said AK Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital.

"It is not an immediate solution that will help the market. It is a long-term process. It will happen but will happen at its own speed."

The broader NSE Nifty fell 0.51 per cent to 10,708.05 as of 0545 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex slipped 0.39 per cent to 35,634.52.

"Now, there are fresh fears of a slowdown globally, due to impending Brexit, trade war. All these worries have come back," Prabhakar said.

Asian stock markets slipped on Tuesday, extending sharp overnight losses on Wall Street as technology firms lost on worries about slackening demand. MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was largely flat.

State-run lenders weakened, with Nifty PSU bank index down as much as 1.7 per cent. Shares of State Bank of India lost up to 1.7 per cent, while Oriental Bank of Commerce Ltd`s stock fell as much as 5.7 per cent.

Yes Bank Ltd was the top loser on the NSE index after its non-executive and independent director Rentala Chandrashekhar resigned on Monday, in addition to a slew of resignations from its board in last few weeks.

The stock fell as much as 6.5 per cent.

A stronger rupee hurt domestic software services exporters such as Infosys Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd, who bill clients in dollars.

The Indian rupee rose in early trade after the RBI board meet outcome removed uncertainty over a growing rift over policy decisions between the government and the apex bank.

Nifty IT index fell 1.8 per cent, while shares of Infosys and Tech Mahindra declined as much as 1 and 3.6 per cent, respectively.

Shares fell on Tuesday in line with weakness in broader Asia and after the outcome of the central bank board's meet to boost lending failed to impress investors, amid expectations the implementation of the proposed measures will take time.

Shares fell on Tuesday in line with weakness in broader Asia and after the outcome of the central bank board's meet to boost lending failed to impress investors, amid expectations the implementation of the proposed measures will take time. In its first meeting since the extent of a deep rift between the central bank and the government became public, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday its board would support small businesses and give banks more time to step up capital norms. It has also decided to form an expert committee to look into whether RBI reserves are adequate. The Narendra Modi-led government is concerned that low crop prices and difficulties small businesses face in borrowing may dent its prospects in numerous state elections over coming weeks, and a nationwide election due by May next year. "Market had built up that the meeting will go smoothly. But, what has come out is something that will take time to materialise and the market always wants immediate action," said AK Prabhakar, head of research at IDBI Capital. "It is not an immediate solution that will help the market. It is a long-term process. It will happen but will happen at its own speed." The broader NSE Nifty fell 0.51 per cent to 10,708.05 as of 0545 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex slipped 0.39 per cent to 35,634.52. "Now, there are fresh fears of a slowdown globally, due to impending Brexit, trade war. All these worries have come back," Prabhakar said. Asian stock markets slipped on Tuesday, extending sharp overnight losses on Wall Street as technology firms lost on worries about slackening demand. MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was largely flat. State-run lenders weakened, with Nifty PSU bank index down as much as 1.7 per cent. Shares of State Bank of India lost up to 1.7 per cent, while Oriental Bank of Commerce Ltd`s stock fell as much as 5.7 per cent. Yes Bank Ltd was the top loser on the NSE index after its non-executive and independent director Rentala Chandrashekhar resigned on Monday, in addition to a slew of resignations from its board in last few weeks. The stock fell as much as 6.5 per cent. A stronger rupee hurt domestic software services exporters such as Infosys Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd, who bill clients in dollars. The Indian rupee rose in early trade after the RBI board meet outcome removed uncertainty over a growing rift over policy decisions between the government and the apex bank. Nifty IT index fell 1.8 per cent, while shares of Infosys and Tech Mahindra declined as much as 1 and 3.6 per cent, respectively.

Nifty, Sensex fall as investors feel RBI's steps will take time to implement

The stock market indices opened lower on Tuesday tracking weak global cues. The&nbsp;Sensex slumped 131 points to 35,643 in the opening trade, while the broader Nifty 50 opened below the psychological 10,750-mark.

Yesterday, BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 300 points to end at over a six-week high of 35,774.88 as investors widened their portfolios ahead of the RBI's board meet outcome amid foreign fund inflows.

Also, positive cues from other Asian markets and a firm opening in European shares buoyed investor sentiment here.

Meanwhile, Continuing its rising spree for the sixth straight day, the rupee appreciated by another 29 paise to trade at a nearly three-month high of 71.38 against the dollar in opening trade on persistent foreign fund inflows.

The stock market indices opened lower on Tuesday tracking weak global cues. The Sensex slumped 131 points to 35,643 in the opening trade, while the broader Nifty 50 opened below the psychological 10,750-mark.

The stock market indices opened lower on Tuesday tracking weak global cues. The Sensex slumped 131 points to 35,643 in the opening trade, while the broader Nifty 50 opened below the psychological 10,750-mark. Yesterday, BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 300 points to end at over a six-week high of 35,774.88 as investors widened their portfolios ahead of the RBI's board meet outcome amid foreign fund inflows. Also, positive cues from other Asian markets and a firm opening in European shares buoyed investor sentiment here. Meanwhile, Continuing its rising spree for the sixth straight day, the rupee appreciated by another 29 paise to trade at a nearly three-month high of 71.38 against the dollar in opening trade on persistent foreign fund inflows.

Sensex opens 100 points down, Nifty below 10,750

Breaking its three-day rising streak, the BSE Sensex Tuesday fell over 300 points on heavy selling by market participants, in step with a global selloff despite strengthening rupee and easing crude prices.

Besides, profit-booking in recent gainers too fuelled the downward trend.

Sentiment took a hit on weakness in other Asian and European markets following overnight losses at the Wall Street as technology firms lost on worries over slackening demand, brokers said.

They said, the outcome of the Reserve Bank board's meet also failed to impress investors.

The 30-share Sensex, after starting off lower at 35,730.77, continued to slide as selling pressure picked up momentum and hit a low of 35,416.18, before settling 300.37 points, or 0.84 per cent, down at 35,474.51.

The index had risen 633 points in the last two sessions on the back of increased foreign fund inflows.

The 50-share NSE Nifty too dropped by 107.20 points, or 1 per cent, to 10,656.20. Intra-day, it traded between 10,640.85 and 10,740.85.

The rupee continued its rising spree for the sixth straight day, and strengthened by another 20 paise to trade at nearly three-month high of 71.47 against the dollar in late afternoon trade after the outcome from Monday's RBI board's meet removed uncertainty over a growing rift over policy decisions between the government and the central bank.

Breaking its three-day rising streak, the BSE Sensex Tuesday fell over 300 points on heavy selling by market participants, in step with a global selloff despite strengthening rupee and easing crude prices.

Breaking its three-day rising streak, the BSE Sensex Tuesday fell over 300 points on heavy selling by market participants, in step with a global selloff despite strengthening rupee and easing crude prices. Besides, profit-booking in recent gainers too fuelled the downward trend. Sentiment took a hit on weakness in other Asian and European markets following overnight losses at the Wall Street as technology firms lost on worries over slackening demand, brokers said. They said, the outcome of the Reserve Bank board's meet also failed to impress investors. The 30-share Sensex, after starting off lower at 35,730.77, continued to slide as selling pressure picked up momentum and hit a low of 35,416.18, before settling 300.37 points, or 0.84 per cent, down at 35,474.51. The index had risen 633 points in the last two sessions on the back of increased foreign fund inflows. The 50-share NSE Nifty too dropped by 107.20 points, or 1 per cent, to 10,656.20. Intra-day, it traded between 10,640.85 and 10,740.85. The rupee continued its rising spree for the sixth straight day, and strengthened by another 20 paise to trade at nearly three-month high of 71.47 against the dollar in late afternoon trade after the outcome from Monday's RBI board's meet removed uncertainty over a growing rift over policy decisions between the government and the central bank.

After three-day rally, Sensex falls 300 points

BSE benchmark Sensex rose nearly 200 points in early trade on Monday following gains in auto, metals, consumer durables and banking stocks amid buying by domestic institutional investors.&nbsp;

However, the oil and gas sector traded lower in early trades.

The 30-share index spurted 176.60 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 34,633.76.

Sectoral indices, led by auto, banking metal and healthcare, rose up to 0.80 per cent.

The NSE Nifty too was up by 42.95 points, or 0.40 per cent, at 10,725.15.

Today, the crucial board meeting of the Reserve Bank of India will be in focus, where contentious issues like relaxing norms for PSU banks under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) and transfer of RBI’s reserves are likely to be discussed. Dr Reddy’s Lab, Yes Bank, Jet Airways, JSW Steel are among top stocks to track today.

In the global markets, Asian shares crept cautiously higher on Monday amid conflicting signals on the chance of a truce in the Sino-U.S. trade dispute, while the Federal Reserve’s new-found concern on the global economy undermined the dollar, said a Reuters report.

Oil prices rose by around one per cent as traders expected top exporter Saudi Arabia to push producer club OPEC to cut supply towards year-end.

BSE benchmark Sensex rose nearly 200 points in early trade on Monday following gains in auto, metals, consumer durables and banking stocks amid buying by domestic institutional investors.

BSE benchmark Sensex rose nearly 200 points in early trade on Monday following gains in auto, metals, consumer durables and banking stocks amid buying by domestic institutional investors. However, the oil and gas sector traded lower in early trades. The 30-share index spurted 176.60 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 34,633.76. Sectoral indices, led by auto, banking metal and healthcare, rose up to 0.80 per cent. The NSE Nifty too was up by 42.95 points, or 0.40 per cent, at 10,725.15. Today, the crucial board meeting of the Reserve Bank of India will be in focus, where contentious issues like relaxing norms for PSU banks under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) and transfer of RBI’s reserves are likely to be discussed. Dr Reddy’s Lab, Yes Bank, Jet Airways, JSW Steel are among top stocks to track today. In the global markets, Asian shares crept cautiously higher on Monday amid conflicting signals on the chance of a truce in the Sino-U.S. trade dispute, while the Federal Reserve’s new-found concern on the global economy undermined the dollar, said a Reuters report. Oil prices rose by around one per cent as traders expected top exporter Saudi Arabia to push producer club OPEC to cut supply towards year-end.

Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700

The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 300 points Monday to end at over a six-week high of 35,774.88 as investors widened their portfolios ahead of the RBI's board meet outcome amid foreign fund inflows.

Also, positive cues from other Asian markets and a firm opening in European shares buoyed investor sentiment here.

A crucial meet of the Reserve Bank's central board is underway amid a rift between the central bank and the government over future course of policies.

The finance ministry nominees and some independent directors were expected to take on Patel and his team over issues ranging from MSME credit to the central bank's reserves, though both sides are in favour of reaching a common ground.

Expectations of a positive outcome boosted market mood after the meeting began.

The Sensex started off on a high note at 35,647.62 and continued its upward march to hit a high of 35,818.65 as buying activity gathered momentum. It finally settled 317.72 points, or 0.90 per cent, higher at 35,774.88.

This is the benchmark's highest closing since October 3 when it had closed at 35,975.63. The barometer had gained 315.17 points in the previous two sessions.

Also, the broader NSE Nifty raced past the 10,750-mark to touch a high of 10,774.70 before settling at 10,763.40 points, showing a rise of 81.20 points, or 0.76 per cent.

Top gainers include Yes Bank, ITC, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries and Vedanta, rising up to 7.19 per cent.

While, top losers include ONGC, ICICI Bank, SBI and Asian Paints, falling up to 1.37 per cent.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 844.82 crore on Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 372.24 crore, provisional data showed.b

The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 300 points Monday to end at over a six-week high of 35,774.88 as investors widened their portfolios ahead of the RBI's board meet outcome amid foreign fund inflows.

The BSE benchmark Sensex rallied over 300 points Monday to end at over a six-week high of 35,774.88 as investors widened their portfolios ahead of the RBI's board meet outcome amid foreign fund inflows. Also, positive cues from other Asian markets and a firm opening in European shares buoyed investor sentiment here. A crucial meet of the Reserve Bank's central board is underway amid a rift between the central bank and the government over future course of policies. The finance ministry nominees and some independent directors were expected to take on Patel and his team over issues ranging from MSME credit to the central bank's reserves, though both sides are in favour of reaching a common ground. Expectations of a positive outcome boosted market mood after the meeting began. The Sensex started off on a high note at 35,647.62 and continued its upward march to hit a high of 35,818.65 as buying activity gathered momentum. It finally settled 317.72 points, or 0.90 per cent, higher at 35,774.88. This is the benchmark's highest closing since October 3 when it had closed at 35,975.63. The barometer had gained 315.17 points in the previous two sessions. Also, the broader NSE Nifty raced past the 10,750-mark to touch a high of 10,774.70 before settling at 10,763.40 points, showing a rise of 81.20 points, or 0.76 per cent. Top gainers include Yes Bank, ITC, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries and Vedanta, rising up to 7.19 per cent. While, top losers include ONGC, ICICI Bank, SBI and Asian Paints, falling up to 1.37 per cent. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 844.82 crore on Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 372.24 crore, provisional data showed.b

Sensex rallies over 300 points ahead of RBI board meet outcome

The BSE Sensex Friday continued its rising streak for the second day to end at near a four-week high of 35,436.33, fuelled by gains in Reliance Industries and other blue-chips amid continued foreign fund inflows and strengthening rupee.

A higher opening in European shares too influenced sentiments here.

Both benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty - recorded their third straight weekly gains by rising 298.61 points and 97 points, respectively.

The Sensex opened higher and advanced further to scale the day's high of 35,545.85, but settled at 35,457.16 points, a gain of 196.62 points, or 0.56 per cent, due to profit-taking activity.

This is the highest closing since October 17, when it had closed at 34,779.58. The gauge had risen 119 points in Thursday's trade.

The 50-share NSE Nifty settled 65.50 points, or 0.62 per cent higher, at 10,682.20 after shuttling between 10,695.15 and 10,631.15.

Meanwhile, the rupee was trading higher by 25 paise at 71.72 against the American currency (intra-day) Friday.

Positive leads from other Asian markets tracking overnight gains at Wall Street also boosted investor sentiment.

Continued capital inflows by foreign funds and retail investors kept market's mood upbeat, traders said.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) accumulated shares worth a net of Rs 2,043.06 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 165.31 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.&nbsp;

The BSE Sensex Friday continued its rising streak for the second day to end at near a four-week high of 35,436.33, fuelled by gains in Reliance Industries and other blue-chips amid continued foreign fund inflows and strengthening rupee.

The BSE Sensex Friday continued its rising streak for the second day to end at near a four-week high of 35,436.33, fuelled by gains in Reliance Industries and other blue-chips amid continued foreign fund inflows and strengthening rupee. A higher opening in European shares too influenced sentiments here. Both benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty - recorded their third straight weekly gains by rising 298.61 points and 97 points, respectively. The Sensex opened higher and advanced further to scale the day's high of 35,545.85, but settled at 35,457.16 points, a gain of 196.62 points, or 0.56 per cent, due to profit-taking activity. This is the highest closing since October 17, when it had closed at 34,779.58. The gauge had risen 119 points in Thursday's trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty settled 65.50 points, or 0.62 per cent higher, at 10,682.20 after shuttling between 10,695.15 and 10,631.15. Meanwhile, the rupee was trading higher by 25 paise at 71.72 against the American currency (intra-day) Friday. Positive leads from other Asian markets tracking overnight gains at Wall Street also boosted investor sentiment. Continued capital inflows by foreign funds and retail investors kept market's mood upbeat, traders said. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) accumulated shares worth a net of Rs 2,043.06 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 165.31 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.

Sensex, Nifty end higher for 2nd session on strong fund inflow, firm rupee

The BSE benchmark Sensex rose over 100 points to 35,257.88 and the NSE Nifty regained 10,600-mark Thursday backed by gains in auto, pharma, energy and financial stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and easing global crude prices.

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupee-rises-24-paise-against-us-dollar-on-fresh-fund-inflow-easing-crude-prices-177427">appreciating rupee</a> and mixed leads from other Asian markets too influenced sentiment.

The 30-share Sensex rose 115.89 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 35,257.88. It had shed 2.50 points on Wednesday in choppy trade.

The NSE Nifty was trading higher by 30.25 points, or 0.29 per cent, at 10,606.55.

Sentiment turned positive after foreign investors pumped fresh funds into the market and global crude prices eased further, traders said.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 277.38 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 272.34 crore Wednesday, provisional data showed.

Brent crude, the international benchmark fell 0.47 per cent to $ 65.81 per barrel.

The rupee strengthened further by 24 paise to trade at 72.07 against the dollar in the forex market.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Major gainers were Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Infosys, L&amp;T, NTPC, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Adani Ports, RIL and PowerGrid, rising up to 1.61 per cent.

While Yes Bank, ONGC, M&amp;M and Tata Steel were the top losers, falling up to 6 per cent.

Sectorally, the BSE IT, teck, consumer durables, capital goods, healthcare, realty and auto indices were trading higher up to 0.73 per cent.

Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.58 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.11 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, however, was down 0.25 per cent in the late morning session.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average had lost 0.81 per cent Wednesday amid ongoing concerns over trade, politics and economic growth.&nbsp;

The BSE benchmark Sensex rose over 100 points to 35,257.88 and the NSE Nifty regained 10,600-mark Thursday backed by gains in auto, pharma, energy and financial stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and easing global crude prices.

The BSE benchmark Sensex rose over 100 points to 35,257.88 and the NSE Nifty regained 10,600-mark Thursday backed by gains in auto, pharma, energy and financial stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and easing global crude prices. The appreciating rupee and mixed leads from other Asian markets too influenced sentiment. The 30-share Sensex rose 115.89 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 35,257.88. It had shed 2.50 points on Wednesday in choppy trade. The NSE Nifty was trading higher by 30.25 points, or 0.29 per cent, at 10,606.55. Sentiment turned positive after foreign investors pumped fresh funds into the market and global crude prices eased further, traders said. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 277.38 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 272.34 crore Wednesday, provisional data showed. Brent crude, the international benchmark fell 0.47 per cent to $ 65.81 per barrel. The rupee strengthened further by 24 paise to trade at 72.07 against the dollar in the forex market. Major gainers were Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Infosys, L&T, NTPC, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Adani Ports, RIL and PowerGrid, rising up to 1.61 per cent. While Yes Bank, ONGC, M&M and Tata Steel were the top losers, falling up to 6 per cent. Sectorally, the BSE IT, teck, consumer durables, capital goods, healthcare, realty and auto indices were trading higher up to 0.73 per cent. Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.58 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.11 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, however, was down 0.25 per cent in the late morning session. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average had lost 0.81 per cent Wednesday amid ongoing concerns over trade, politics and economic growth.

Sensex rises over 100 points on fresh fund inflow, Nifty regains 10,600-mark

The BSE benchmark Sensex ended 119 points higher Thursday and the broader Nifty went past the 10,600 mark on positive investor sentiment amid easing crude oil prices and firm rupee.

The 30-share index opened a shade higher at 35,145.75 points, hovered in the range of 35,402 and 35,118.42, before ending the session at 35,260.54, with a gain of 118.55 points, or 0.34 per cent, over its previous close.

The gauge had shed 2.50 points Wednesday in a highly volatile session.

The NSE Nifty also closed 40.40 points, or 0.38 per cent, higher at 10,616.70 after shuttling between 10,646.50 and 10,557.50.

The appreciation in rupee, firming trend in other Asian markets and a higher opening of European equities too influenced market mood here.

Traders said falling crude prices in the global market was a big boost for the economy as it lightens the country's import bill burden, eases inflation and current account deficit concerns.

Global crude oil prices have fallen nearly 30 per cent to USD 65 per barrel from over USD 86 in early October. Brent crude fell 0.47 per cent to USD 65.81 per barrel.

Meanwhile, the rupee strengthened further by 44 paise to trade at 71.87 against the dollar in late afternoon trade in the forex market.

However, profit-booking at higher levels by speculators at the fag-end of the session trimmed some of the day's gains, traders added.

According to analysts, a drop in US 10-year bond yield, followed by the gradual pick up in foreign institutional investor (FII) inflow to domestic market and slide in oil prices eased the concerns of liquidity.

The BSE benchmark Sensex ended 119 points higher Thursday and the broader Nifty went past the 10,600 mark on positive investor sentiment amid easing crude oil prices and firm rupee.

The BSE benchmark Sensex ended 119 points higher Thursday and the broader Nifty went past the 10,600 mark on positive investor sentiment amid easing crude oil prices and firm rupee. The 30-share index opened a shade higher at 35,145.75 points, hovered in the range of 35,402 and 35,118.42, before ending the session at 35,260.54, with a gain of 118.55 points, or 0.34 per cent, over its previous close. The gauge had shed 2.50 points Wednesday in a highly volatile session. The NSE Nifty also closed 40.40 points, or 0.38 per cent, higher at 10,616.70 after shuttling between 10,646.50 and 10,557.50. The appreciation in rupee, firming trend in other Asian markets and a higher opening of European equities too influenced market mood here. Traders said falling crude prices in the global market was a big boost for the economy as it lightens the country's import bill burden, eases inflation and current account deficit concerns. Global crude oil prices have fallen nearly 30 per cent to USD 65 per barrel from over USD 86 in early October. Brent crude fell 0.47 per cent to USD 65.81 per barrel. Meanwhile, the rupee strengthened further by 44 paise to trade at 71.87 against the dollar in late afternoon trade in the forex market. However, profit-booking at higher levels by speculators at the fag-end of the session trimmed some of the day's gains, traders added. According to analysts, a drop in US 10-year bond yield, followed by the gradual pick up in foreign institutional investor (FII) inflow to domestic market and slide in oil prices eased the concerns of liquidity.

Sensex ends 119 points higher, Nifty breaches 10,600 mark

The Sensex turned lower after hitting over 200 points in early trade due to profit-booking by investors at higher levels.

At 10.25 am, the Sensex was trading down by 92.12 points or 0.26 per cent at 35,052.37 and the Nifty down 17.9 points or 0.17 per cent at 10,564.60.

The gauge had gained 332 points on Tuesday.

The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement and was trading 1.85 points higher at 10,584.35. The index had risen 68.25 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 10,650.75 in the opening session.

Investors began booking profits at higher levels as indices rallied after Brent crude plunged nearly 7 per cent to a one-year low of USD 65 a barrel, traders said.

Strengthening the rupee, which jumped 67 paise to 72 against the dollar in the forex market, and mixed Asian cues too influenced sentiment. 
Sectorally, oil and gas, PSU, metal indices and bankex were trading in the positive zone with gains of up to 3.26 per cent.

In the Sensex kitty, Sun Pharma, TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Adani Ports dragged benchmark indices by falling up to 4.25 per cent.

While, Asian Paint, Maruti Suzuki, HUL, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC, HDFC Ltd, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, RIL, SBI, PowerGrid, Kotak Bank and Vedanta were major gainers, rising by up to 3.89 per cent.

Shares of Tata Steel surged 2.94 per cent after the company Tuesday posted a three-fold surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,116.2 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.

Shares of oil marketing companies and aviation operators made further headway on falling crude oil prices.

State-run HPCL, BPCL and IOC were trading higher up to 9.39 per cent. 
In the aviation sector, shares of Interglobe Avialtion and Jet Airways gained up to 5.18 per cent.

On a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 335.78 crore Monday, while foreign institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 494.95 crore, as per provisional data.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.31 per cent, Taiwan Index up 0.14 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.06 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.40 per cent lower Tuesday.&nbsp;

The Sensex turned lower after hitting over 200 points in early trade due to profit-booking by investors at higher levels. At 10.25 am, the Sensex was trading down by 92.

The Sensex turned lower after hitting over 200 points in early trade due to profit-booking by investors at higher levels. At 10.25 am, the Sensex was trading down by 92.12 points or 0.26 per cent at 35,052.37 and the Nifty down 17.9 points or 0.17 per cent at 10,564.60. The gauge had gained 332 points on Tuesday. The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement and was trading 1.85 points higher at 10,584.35. The index had risen 68.25 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 10,650.75 in the opening session. Investors began booking profits at higher levels as indices rallied after Brent crude plunged nearly 7 per cent to a one-year low of USD 65 a barrel, traders said. Strengthening the rupee, which jumped 67 paise to 72 against the dollar in the forex market, and mixed Asian cues too influenced sentiment. Sectorally, oil and gas, PSU, metal indices and bankex were trading in the positive zone with gains of up to 3.26 per cent. In the Sensex kitty, Sun Pharma, TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Adani Ports dragged benchmark indices by falling up to 4.25 per cent. While, Asian Paint, Maruti Suzuki, HUL, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC, HDFC Ltd, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, RIL, SBI, PowerGrid, Kotak Bank and Vedanta were major gainers, rising by up to 3.89 per cent. Shares of Tata Steel surged 2.94 per cent after the company Tuesday posted a three-fold surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,116.2 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Shares of oil marketing companies and aviation operators made further headway on falling crude oil prices. State-run HPCL, BPCL and IOC were trading higher up to 9.39 per cent. In the aviation sector, shares of Interglobe Avialtion and Jet Airways gained up to 5.18 per cent. On a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 335.78 crore Monday, while foreign institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 494.95 crore, as per provisional data. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.31 per cent, Taiwan Index up 0.14 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.06 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.40 per cent lower Tuesday.

Profit-booking pulls Sensex down 92 points

The benchmark indices turned choppy in morning trade Tuesday and oscillated between gains and losses, driven by better-than-expected macroeconomic data and fresh foreign fund inflows amid global sell-off.

The 30-share index fell over 140 points in opening trade but soon recovered the lost ground to quote higher by 46.12 points or 0.13 per cent at 34,859.11.

Similar movement was seen on the wide-based Nifty, which fell by 42 points, but soon gathered momentum and was trading higher by 21.45 points or 0.20 per cent at 10,503.65.

Traders said the benchmarks opened lower tracking global sell-off, but better-than-expected macroeconomic data supported investor sentiment.

Besides, easing global crude oil prices, which slipped below the USD 70 a barrel mark and recovery in the rupee also supported the uptrend.

The global benchmark, Brent crude was trading down 0.98 per cent at USD 69.43 per barrel.

Meanwhile, the rupee recovered by 29 paise to 72.60 against the US currency in early trade Tuesday.

The 30 share index had lost 425 points in the previous two days.

Sectoral index, led by oil &amp; gas, PSU, metal, power and IT gained up to 1.06 per cent.

Major gainers include Asian Paints, Coal India, Axis Bank, Adani Port, Vedanta, PowerGrid, TCS, Tata Steel and ONGC, rising up to 1.14 per cent.

The losers include, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto and Wipro falling up to 2.26 per cent.

Meanwhile, retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 3.31 per cent in October on the back of cheaper kitchen staples, fruits and protein-rich items, official data released Monday showed.

Industrial production grew at the slowest pace in four months at 4.5 per cent in September mainly due to the poor performance of the mining sector and lower offtake of capital goods.

The industrial production measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 4.1 per cent in September 2017.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 832.15 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares of Rs 1,073.84 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

Asian markets were trading lower tracking losses at Wall Street.

Japan's Nikkei plunged 3.21 per cent, Korea's KOSPI fell 1.52 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 1.23 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.21 per cent in early trade Tuesday.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 2.32 per cent Monday.&nbsp;

The benchmark indices turned choppy in morning trade Tuesday and oscillated between gains and losses, driven by better-than-expected macroeconomic data and fresh foreign fund inflows amid global sell-off.

The benchmark indices turned choppy in morning trade Tuesday and oscillated between gains and losses, driven by better-than-expected macroeconomic data and fresh foreign fund inflows amid global sell-off. The 30-share index fell over 140 points in opening trade but soon recovered the lost ground to quote higher by 46.12 points or 0.13 per cent at 34,859.11. Similar movement was seen on the wide-based Nifty, which fell by 42 points, but soon gathered momentum and was trading higher by 21.45 points or 0.20 per cent at 10,503.65. Traders said the benchmarks opened lower tracking global sell-off, but better-than-expected macroeconomic data supported investor sentiment. Besides, easing global crude oil prices, which slipped below the USD 70 a barrel mark and recovery in the rupee also supported the uptrend. The global benchmark, Brent crude was trading down 0.98 per cent at USD 69.43 per barrel. Meanwhile, the rupee recovered by 29 paise to 72.60 against the US currency in early trade Tuesday. The 30 share index had lost 425 points in the previous two days. Sectoral index, led by oil & gas, PSU, metal, power and IT gained up to 1.06 per cent. Major gainers include Asian Paints, Coal India, Axis Bank, Adani Port, Vedanta, PowerGrid, TCS, Tata Steel and ONGC, rising up to 1.14 per cent. The losers include, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto and Wipro falling up to 2.26 per cent. Meanwhile, retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 3.31 per cent in October on the back of cheaper kitchen staples, fruits and protein-rich items, official data released Monday showed. Industrial production grew at the slowest pace in four months at 4.5 per cent in September mainly due to the poor performance of the mining sector and lower offtake of capital goods. The industrial production measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 4.1 per cent in September 2017. Meanwhile, on a net basis, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 832.15 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares of Rs 1,073.84 crore Monday, provisional data showed. Asian markets were trading lower tracking losses at Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei plunged 3.21 per cent, Korea's KOSPI fell 1.52 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 1.23 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.21 per cent in early trade Tuesday. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 2.32 per cent Monday.

Sensex up 46 points in choppy trade on better macro-data

After moving between gains and losses, the benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday ended with 332 points gain on strong buying in energy, infra and banking stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and recovery in the rupee.

Besides, easing global crude oil prices, which slipped below the US $70 a barrel, and rupee recovering lost ground also helped build positive sentiments.

The rupee staged a strong comeback by strengthening 37 paise to 72.52 (intra-day) against the American currency.

The global benchmark Brent crude was trading down 0.98 per cent at US $69.43 per barrel.

The BSE 30-share Sensex after resuming a tad higher at 34,846.90 quickly slipped into the negative zone to touch a low of 34,672.20, largely in sync with global sell-off.

However, hectic buying in late afternoon trade reversed the day's losses and helped the Sensex hit a high of 35,185.17 before settling 331.50 points, or 0.95 per cent, higher at 35,144.49.

The gauge had lost 425 points in the previous two sessions.

The broader NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,451.90 and 10,595.75 finally concluded 100.30 points, or 0.96 per cent, higher at 10,582.50.

Domestic market sentiments were upbeat about the fall in consumer inflation data for October.

Retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 3.31 per cent in October on the back of cheaper kitchen staples, fruits and protein-rich items, official data released Monday showed.

Industrial production, however, grew at the slowest pace in four months at 4.5 per cent in September.

The industrial production measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 4.1 per cent in September 2017.

On a net basis, Foreign institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 832.15 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares of Rs 1,073.84 crore Monday, provisional data showed.&nbsp;

After moving between gains and losses, the benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday ended with 332 points gain on strong buying in energy, infra and banking stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and recovery in the rupee.

After moving between gains and losses, the benchmark BSE Sensex Tuesday ended with 332 points gain on strong buying in energy, infra and banking stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and recovery in the rupee. Besides, easing global crude oil prices, which slipped below the US $70 a barrel, and rupee recovering lost ground also helped build positive sentiments. The rupee staged a strong comeback by strengthening 37 paise to 72.52 (intra-day) against the American currency. The global benchmark Brent crude was trading down 0.98 per cent at US $69.43 per barrel. The BSE 30-share Sensex after resuming a tad higher at 34,846.90 quickly slipped into the negative zone to touch a low of 34,672.20, largely in sync with global sell-off. However, hectic buying in late afternoon trade reversed the day's losses and helped the Sensex hit a high of 35,185.17 before settling 331.50 points, or 0.95 per cent, higher at 35,144.49. The gauge had lost 425 points in the previous two sessions. The broader NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,451.90 and 10,595.75 finally concluded 100.30 points, or 0.96 per cent, higher at 10,582.50. Domestic market sentiments were upbeat about the fall in consumer inflation data for October. Retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 3.31 per cent in October on the back of cheaper kitchen staples, fruits and protein-rich items, official data released Monday showed. Industrial production, however, grew at the slowest pace in four months at 4.5 per cent in September. The industrial production measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 4.1 per cent in September 2017. On a net basis, Foreign institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 832.15 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares of Rs 1,073.84 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

Sensex rebounds 332 points on easing crude, rupee gains

The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered by over 155 points and the NSE Nifty breached the 10,600-mark in opening trade Monday on fresh buying by investors, ahead of release of macroeconomic data later in the day.

Traders said, fresh fund inflows by foreign funds and a bullish trend on other Asian bourses also influenced trading sentiments here.

The 30-share Sensex was quoting 155.14 points, or 0.44 per cent higher at 35,313.69 points. The gauge had lost over 79 points on Friday.

Reflecting the market's better mood, all the sectoral indices led by consumer durables, IT, healthcare and banking were trading in the positive zone with gains up to 1.66 per cent.

Also, the NSE Nifty was trading higher by 46.55 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 10,631.75.

Brokers said, building up of positions by domestic investors ahead of the release of index of industrial production (IIP) data for September and inflation data for October later in the day, buoyed trading sentiment.

Among the Sensex constituents, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports, Infosys, HDFC Ltd, Tata Steel, M&amp;M, TCS, ONGC, Coal India, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, L&amp;T, Vedanta Ltd, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were major gainers, rising by up to 1.49 per cent.

Meanwhile, on net basis, foreign funds bought shares worth Rs 614.14 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 337.28 crore Friday, provisional data showed.

In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei was up 0.29 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 0.67 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng too rose 0.26 per cent and Taiwan index was up 0.40 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, ended 0.77 per cent down on Friday.

The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered by over 155 points and the NSE Nifty breached the 10,600-mark in opening trade Monday on fresh buying by investors, ahead of release of macroeconomic data later in the day.

The BSE benchmark Sensex recovered by over 155 points and the NSE Nifty breached the 10,600-mark in opening trade Monday on fresh buying by investors, ahead of release of macroeconomic data later in the day. Traders said, fresh fund inflows by foreign funds and a bullish trend on other Asian bourses also influenced trading sentiments here. The 30-share Sensex was quoting 155.14 points, or 0.44 per cent higher at 35,313.69 points. The gauge had lost over 79 points on Friday. Reflecting the market's better mood, all the sectoral indices led by consumer durables, IT, healthcare and banking were trading in the positive zone with gains up to 1.66 per cent. Also, the NSE Nifty was trading higher by 46.55 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 10,631.75. Brokers said, building up of positions by domestic investors ahead of the release of index of industrial production (IIP) data for September and inflation data for October later in the day, buoyed trading sentiment. Among the Sensex constituents, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports, Infosys, HDFC Ltd, Tata Steel, M&M, TCS, ONGC, Coal India, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, L&T, Vedanta Ltd, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were major gainers, rising by up to 1.49 per cent. Meanwhile, on net basis, foreign funds bought shares worth Rs 614.14 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 337.28 crore Friday, provisional data showed. In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei was up 0.29 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 0.67 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng too rose 0.26 per cent and Taiwan index was up 0.40 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, ended 0.77 per cent down on Friday.

Sensex, Nifty back in green, all eyes on macro data

Markets closed on a low note on Monday as Sensex tanked 345.56 points to end at 34,812.99. Nifty dipped by 103 points to 10,482.20, news agency PTI reported. Both indexes closed lower for a second straight session.

Indian shares closed 1 per cent lower on Monday, dragged by oil marketing companies and financials, while investors were cautious ahead of key inflation data due later in the day.

The Indian currency on Monday further weakened against the dollar, dipping by 54 paise to 73.04, owing to increased demand for the American currency from importers amid increasing global crude oil prices.

International benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 2.04 per cent at $71.61 per barrel. &nbsp; &nbsp;

On Friday, the rupee rose by 50 paise to end at 72.50 per dollar on increased selling of the greenback by exporters amid softening crude oil prices, which slipped below the $70 per barrel mark, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

Markets on Monday opened in green with Sensex recovering over 155 points, while the NSE Nifty breached the 10,600-mark.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Markets closed on a low note on Monday as Sensex tanked 345.56 points to end at 34,812.99. Nifty dipped by 103 points to 10,482.20, news agency PTI reported. Both indexes closed lower for a second straight session.

Markets closed on a low note on Monday as Sensex tanked 345.56 points to end at 34,812.99. Nifty dipped by 103 points to 10,482.20, news agency PTI reported. Both indexes closed lower for a second straight session. Indian shares closed 1 per cent lower on Monday, dragged by oil marketing companies and financials, while investors were cautious ahead of key inflation data due later in the day. The Indian currency on Monday further weakened against the dollar, dipping by 54 paise to 73.04, owing to increased demand for the American currency from importers amid increasing global crude oil prices. International benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 2.04 per cent at $71.61 per barrel. On Friday, the rupee rose by 50 paise to end at 72.50 per dollar on increased selling of the greenback by exporters amid softening crude oil prices, which slipped below the $70 per barrel mark, news agency PTI reported. Markets on Monday opened in green with Sensex recovering over 155 points, while the NSE Nifty breached the 10,600-mark. (With inputs from agencies)

Markets close in red, Sensex tanks nearly 350 points TO 34,812.99

Benchmark stock indices opened on a negative note Friday following weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve left key interest rates on hold last night, but hinted a rate hike next month.

The BSE Sensex was trading 114.08 points, or 0.32 per cent, lower at 35,123.60. It had dropped 226.45 points in opening trade.

The 30-share index had surged 246 points in the special Muhurat session Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2075.

The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, and was trading 31.05 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 10,567.35.

The stock market was closed on Thursday on account of Diwali Balipratipada.

Top losers in the morning session include Bharti Airtel, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Steel, ITC, ONGC, HDFC, NTPC and SBI, falling up to 1.65. Per cent.

Bucking the weak market trend, Yes Bank, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma and Hero MotoCorp rose up to 2.36 per cent.

Shares of aviation companies gained due to softening of crude oil prices. InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet and Jet Airways were trading up to 2 per cent higher.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures were at $60.62 per barrel, down 5 cents from their last settlement.

Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 35 paise to 72.65 against the dollar in early trade, following US mid-tem election results and easing crude oil prices.

According to provisional data available with the BSE, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 31 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers too to the tune of Rs 27 crore.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was trading 0.93 per cent down, Shanghai Composite index fell 1.29 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunged 2.39 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was down 1.40 per cent in their early sessions.

On Wall Street, the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.25 per cent and the Nasdaq shed 0.53 per cent after the Fed's statement.&nbsp;

Benchmark stock indices opened on a negative note Friday following weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve left key interest rates on hold last night, but hinted a rate hike next month.

Benchmark stock indices opened on a negative note Friday following weak global cues after the US Federal Reserve left key interest rates on hold last night, but hinted a rate hike next month. The BSE Sensex was trading 114.08 points, or 0.32 per cent, lower at 35,123.60. It had dropped 226.45 points in opening trade. The 30-share index had surged 246 points in the special Muhurat session Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hindu Samvat year 2075. The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, and was trading 31.05 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 10,567.35. The stock market was closed on Thursday on account of Diwali Balipratipada. Top losers in the morning session include Bharti Airtel, Wipro, Infosys, Tata Steel, ITC, ONGC, HDFC, NTPC and SBI, falling up to 1.65. Per cent. Bucking the weak market trend, Yes Bank, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma and Hero MotoCorp rose up to 2.36 per cent. Shares of aviation companies gained due to softening of crude oil prices. InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet and Jet Airways were trading up to 2 per cent higher. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures were at $60.62 per barrel, down 5 cents from their last settlement. Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 35 paise to 72.65 against the dollar in early trade, following US mid-tem election results and easing crude oil prices. According to provisional data available with the BSE, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 31 crore Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers too to the tune of Rs 27 crore. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was trading 0.93 per cent down, Shanghai Composite index fell 1.29 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunged 2.39 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was down 1.40 per cent in their early sessions. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 lost 0.25 per cent and the Nasdaq shed 0.53 per cent after the Fed's statement.

Sensex down over 100 points on weak global cues

Domestic benchmark indices ended on a negative note after a choppy session Friday amid weak global cues as the US Fed hinted at a rate hike next month.

The 30-share Sensex fell 79.13 points, or 0.22 per cent, to close at 35,158.55. The broader NSE Nifty lost 13.20 points, or 0.12 per cent, to end at 10,585.20.

According to analysts, market was range-bound due to weak global cues.&nbsp;

Investors are also awaiting Consumer Price Index (CPI) data Monday, which is expected to come down slightly due to recent cut in fuel taxes and fall in oil prices.

Additionally, upcoming state elections will be a key trigger to monitor while fall in crude oil prices and bond yields along with appreciation in rupee will provide support to the market, they added.

In the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel was the biggest loser, falling 2.45 per cent, after Moody's Investors Service placed the company's rating on review for downgrade following low levels of profitability and expectation of weak cash flow.

Among top losers that dragged down key indices were Infosys, TCS, Reliance, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC, falling up to 2.15 per cent.

On the other hand, Yes Bank was the top gainer on Sensex, rallying 5.49 per cent, followed by Asian Paints, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, HUL and Maruti, rising up to 3.79 per cent.

Mid and small-cap shares outperformed larger peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose nearly 1 per cent each.

Shares of aviation companies gained due to softening of crude oil prices.&nbsp;

InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet stocks rose up to 3 per cent.

Scrips of oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and Oil India also rallied up to 4.70 per cent.

Brent crude oil futures breached the USD 70 per barrel mark and were trading 1.08 per cent lower at USD 69.90.

Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.39 per cent lower, while Hang Seng Index fell 2.39 per cent and Japan's Nikkei closed 1.05 per cent down.

In Europe, DAX was down 0.49 per cent and STOXX50E rose 0.69 per cent.&nbsp;

Domestic benchmark indices ended on a negative note after a choppy session Friday amid weak global cues as the US Fed hinted at a rate hike next month. The 30-share Sensex fell 79.

Domestic benchmark indices ended on a negative note after a choppy session Friday amid weak global cues as the US Fed hinted at a rate hike next month. The 30-share Sensex fell 79.13 points, or 0.22 per cent, to close at 35,158.55. The broader NSE Nifty lost 13.20 points, or 0.12 per cent, to end at 10,585.20. According to analysts, market was range-bound due to weak global cues. Investors are also awaiting Consumer Price Index (CPI) data Monday, which is expected to come down slightly due to recent cut in fuel taxes and fall in oil prices. Additionally, upcoming state elections will be a key trigger to monitor while fall in crude oil prices and bond yields along with appreciation in rupee will provide support to the market, they added. In the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel was the biggest loser, falling 2.45 per cent, after Moody's Investors Service placed the company's rating on review for downgrade following low levels of profitability and expectation of weak cash flow. Among top losers that dragged down key indices were Infosys, TCS, Reliance, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC, falling up to 2.15 per cent. On the other hand, Yes Bank was the top gainer on Sensex, rallying 5.49 per cent, followed by Asian Paints, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, HUL and Maruti, rising up to 3.79 per cent. Mid and small-cap shares outperformed larger peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose nearly 1 per cent each. Shares of aviation companies gained due to softening of crude oil prices. InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet stocks rose up to 3 per cent. Scrips of oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and Oil India also rallied up to 4.70 per cent. Brent crude oil futures breached the USD 70 per barrel mark and were trading 1.08 per cent lower at USD 69.90. Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.39 per cent lower, while Hang Seng Index fell 2.39 per cent and Japan's Nikkei closed 1.05 per cent down. In Europe, DAX was down 0.49 per cent and STOXX50E rose 0.69 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

The BSE Sensex regained the 35,000-mark by recovering over 200 points at the start of the last trading session of the Samvat year 2074 Tuesday on buying in auto, banking and metal stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and encouraging corporate earnings.

The 30-share index gained 207.21 points, or 0.59 per cent , to 35,158.13. It had lost near 61 points Monday.

The National Stock Exchange's Nifty too was trading higher by 54.90 points, or 0.52 per cent at 10,578.90.

Brokers said a mixed trend in other Asian markets, supported by overnight gains at the Wall Street ahead of the US mid-term elections, influenced sentiments here. &nbsp;

In the Sensex kitty, major gainers included Tata Motors, Vedanta, TCS, RIL, Yes Bank, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, ONGC, ITC Ltd and Axis Bank, rising by up to 3.90 per cent.

Sector-wise, BSE IT, teck, consumer durables, realty and auto indices were trading in the positive zone with gains up to 1.45 per cent.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 12 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 622 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

Exchanges will conduct a special 'Muhurat trading' session Wednesday between 1700 and 1830 hours on the occasion of Diwali.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.02 per cent, South Korea's KOSPI Index rose 0.42 per cent in their morning sessions. Shanghai Composite index, however, fell 1.05 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.22 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.76 per cent Monday.

The BSE Sensex regained the 35,000-mark by recovering over 200 points at the start of the last trading session of the Samvat year 2074 Tuesday on buying in auto, banking and metal stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and encouraging corporate earnings.

The BSE Sensex regained the 35,000-mark by recovering over 200 points at the start of the last trading session of the Samvat year 2074 Tuesday on buying in auto, banking and metal stocks amid fresh foreign fund inflows and encouraging corporate earnings. The 30-share index gained 207.21 points, or 0.59 per cent , to 35,158.13. It had lost near 61 points Monday. The National Stock Exchange's Nifty too was trading higher by 54.90 points, or 0.52 per cent at 10,578.90. Brokers said a mixed trend in other Asian markets, supported by overnight gains at the Wall Street ahead of the US mid-term elections, influenced sentiments here. In the Sensex kitty, major gainers included Tata Motors, Vedanta, TCS, RIL, Yes Bank, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, ONGC, ITC Ltd and Axis Bank, rising by up to 3.90 per cent. Sector-wise, BSE IT, teck, consumer durables, realty and auto indices were trading in the positive zone with gains up to 1.45 per cent. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 12 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares to the tune of Rs 622 crore Monday, provisional data showed. Exchanges will conduct a special 'Muhurat trading' session Wednesday between 1700 and 1830 hours on the occasion of Diwali. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.02 per cent, South Korea's KOSPI Index rose 0.42 per cent in their morning sessions. Shanghai Composite index, however, fell 1.05 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.22 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.76 per cent Monday.

Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty above 10,550

The benchmark Sensex slipped below the 35,000-mark by dropping over 100 points to 34,911.11 in early trade Monday after banking, metal and auto stocks declined following weak global cues and profit-booking.

The 30-share index fell 100.54 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 34,911.11. The gauge had rallied nearly 580 points Friday.

The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 39.80 points, or 0.38 per cent, lower at 10,513.20.

Sectoral indices, led by power, metal, banking and auto stocks, were trading in the negative terrain, falling by up to 1.44 per cent.

Brokers said sentiments were weak largely in tandem with a negative trend in other Asian markets, tracking losses at the Wall Street, and profit-booking by investors after Friday's rally.

NTPC fell the most by 3.01 per cent among Sensex scrips, followed by IndusInd Bank shedding 2.17 per cent.

Other laggards were PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Vedanta, M&amp;M, Asian Paint, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, RIL, Tata Steel, HUL and HDFC, falling up to 1.95 per cent.

On the other hand, Axis Bank, ONGC, Sun Pharma, SBI and Yes Bank were trading positive, rising up to 1.98 per cent.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 196.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 852.99 crore.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was down by 1.16 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.52 per cent. Korea fell 1.50 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 2 per cent and Taiwan lost 0.89 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial had ended 0.43 per cent lower Friday.&nbsp;

The benchmark Sensex slipped below the 35,000-mark by dropping over 100 points to 34,911.11 in early trade Monday after banking, metal and auto stocks declined following weak global cues and profit-booking.

The benchmark Sensex slipped below the 35,000-mark by dropping over 100 points to 34,911.11 in early trade Monday after banking, metal and auto stocks declined following weak global cues and profit-booking. The 30-share index fell 100.54 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 34,911.11. The gauge had rallied nearly 580 points Friday. The NSE Nifty, too, was trading 39.80 points, or 0.38 per cent, lower at 10,513.20. Sectoral indices, led by power, metal, banking and auto stocks, were trading in the negative terrain, falling by up to 1.44 per cent. Brokers said sentiments were weak largely in tandem with a negative trend in other Asian markets, tracking losses at the Wall Street, and profit-booking by investors after Friday's rally. NTPC fell the most by 3.01 per cent among Sensex scrips, followed by IndusInd Bank shedding 2.17 per cent. Other laggards were PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Vedanta, M&M, Asian Paint, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, RIL, Tata Steel, HUL and HDFC, falling up to 1.95 per cent. On the other hand, Axis Bank, ONGC, Sun Pharma, SBI and Yes Bank were trading positive, rising up to 1.98 per cent. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 196.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 852.99 crore. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was down by 1.16 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 2.52 per cent. Korea fell 1.50 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 2 per cent and Taiwan lost 0.89 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial had ended 0.43 per cent lower Friday.

Sensex slips below 35,000 in early trade, drops 100 points

The stock mark indices made a powerful comeback on Friday afternoon after opening on a strong footing.

The BSE Sensex jumped 636 points to settle at 35,067 while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed 10,576 mark, up by 195 points.

The BSE benchmark Sensex reclaimed the key 35,000-mark after nearly one month by surging over 570 points in late morning trade.

The pace gathered momentum, triggered by fall in global crude prices and encouraging corporate earnings in addition to the positive leads from other Asian markets.

All the sectoral indices led by auto, metal and oil &amp; gas were trading in the positive terrain with gains up to 3.67 per cent.

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the US $73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of US $72.65 by falling 3.48 per cent, traders said.

The rupee continued its recovery into a second session and firmed up 0.9 per cent to 72.78 against the dollar as oil prices slipped on surging output by the world's three largest producers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The stock mark indices made a powerful comeback on Friday afternoon after opening on a strong footing. The BSE Sensex jumped 636 points to settle at 35,067 while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed 10,576 mark, up by 195 points.

The stock mark indices made a powerful comeback on Friday afternoon after opening on a strong footing. The BSE Sensex jumped 636 points to settle at 35,067 while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed 10,576 mark, up by 195 points. The BSE benchmark Sensex reclaimed the key 35,000-mark after nearly one month by surging over 570 points in late morning trade. The pace gathered momentum, triggered by fall in global crude prices and encouraging corporate earnings in addition to the positive leads from other Asian markets. All the sectoral indices led by auto, metal and oil & gas were trading in the positive terrain with gains up to 3.67 per cent. Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the US $73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of US $72.65 by falling 3.48 per cent, traders said. The rupee continued its recovery into a second session and firmed up 0.9 per cent to 72.78 against the dollar as oil prices slipped on surging output by the world's three largest producers. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 636 points, rupee extends recovery over easing crude price

The BSE benchmark Sensex Friday soared over 413 points to 34,845.15 and the NSE Nifty raced past 10,500 on widespread gains amid fresh foreign fund inflows, fall in global crude prices and rising rupee.

Positive leads from most other Asian markets on easing concerns over the US-China trade war, too, buoyed sentiments here.

The 30-share Sensex climbed 413.15 points, or 1.20 per cent, to quote at 34,845.15. The gauge had shed 10 points in Thursday's volatile session.

The NSE Nifty leaped 122.85 points, or 1.18 per cent, to 10,503.30.

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the USD 73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of USD 72.65 by falling 3.48 per cent, traders said.

Adding to the upbeat mood, strengthening rupee against the dollar and a firm trend at other Asian markets, tracking overnight gains at the Wall Street after US President Donald Trump said trade talks with China were "moving along nicely".

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), which had been selling on the Indian bourses, made fresh purchases worth Rs 348.75 crore Thursday, while DIIs sold shares to the tune of Rs 509.17 crore, provisional data showed.

The big gainers were Asian Paint, Yes Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, M&amp;M, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, L&amp;T, Axis Bank, ITC, Bharti Airtel, HUL, RIL, Kotak Bank and ICICI Bank, gaining up to 5.80 per cent.

Shares of state-run oil market companies such as HPCL, BPCL and IOC rose up to 3.76 per cent, largely supported by fall in crude prices in the global market.

All the sectoral indices led by auto, consumer durables and oil &amp; gas were trading in the positive zone, with gains of up to 2.65 per cent.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.37 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index was up 1.21 per cent, Japan's Nikkei gained 0.70 per cent, and Korea rallied 2.13 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 1.06 per cent in Thursday's session.&nbsp;

The BSE benchmark Sensex Friday soared over 413 points to 34,845.15 and the NSE Nifty raced past 10,500 on widespread gains amid fresh foreign fund inflows, fall in global crude prices and rising rupee.

The BSE benchmark Sensex Friday soared over 413 points to 34,845.15 and the NSE Nifty raced past 10,500 on widespread gains amid fresh foreign fund inflows, fall in global crude prices and rising rupee. Positive leads from most other Asian markets on easing concerns over the US-China trade war, too, buoyed sentiments here. The 30-share Sensex climbed 413.15 points, or 1.20 per cent, to quote at 34,845.15. The gauge had shed 10 points in Thursday's volatile session. The NSE Nifty leaped 122.85 points, or 1.18 per cent, to 10,503.30. Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped below the USD 73-mark to quote at a seven-month low of USD 72.65 by falling 3.48 per cent, traders said. Adding to the upbeat mood, strengthening rupee against the dollar and a firm trend at other Asian markets, tracking overnight gains at the Wall Street after US President Donald Trump said trade talks with China were "moving along nicely". Foreign institutional investors (FIIs), which had been selling on the Indian bourses, made fresh purchases worth Rs 348.75 crore Thursday, while DIIs sold shares to the tune of Rs 509.17 crore, provisional data showed. The big gainers were Asian Paint, Yes Bank, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, L&T, Axis Bank, ITC, Bharti Airtel, HUL, RIL, Kotak Bank and ICICI Bank, gaining up to 5.80 per cent. Shares of state-run oil market companies such as HPCL, BPCL and IOC rose up to 3.76 per cent, largely supported by fall in crude prices in the global market. All the sectoral indices led by auto, consumer durables and oil & gas were trading in the positive zone, with gains of up to 2.65 per cent. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.37 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index was up 1.21 per cent, Japan's Nikkei gained 0.70 per cent, and Korea rallied 2.13 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 1.06 per cent in Thursday's session.

Sensex rallies over 400 points on strong global cues, falling crude prices

The BSE Sensex rose over 100 points Thursday but turned choppy after investors began booking profits at higher levels.&nbsp;

The benchmark indices opened higher led by banking and auto stocks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs), better-than-expected corporate earnings and positive global cues buoyed sentiment.

The 30-share Sensex rallied 149.36 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 34,591.41 points.

The gauge had climbed 550.92 points Wednesday.

Sectoral indices led by capital goods, realty, infrastructure and auto were trading in the positive zone, with gains up to 4.29 per cent.

The broader NSE Nifty too surged 55 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 10,441.60 in opening session.

In the Sensex kitty, L&amp;T took the top position by surging 5.73 per cent on the back of better-than-expected quarterly earnings posted by the company Wednesday.

Easing concerns around the rift between the government and RBI, after the Finance Ministry said the autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, was an "essential and accepted" governance requirement, lifted the market in early trade, traders said.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Other gainers that supported the key indices included Yes Bank, Tata Motors, ONGC, M&amp;M, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, ITC Ltd, and Bajaj Auto, rising by up to 1.86 per cent.

Stocks of automakers were in good demand ahead of October month's sale data, to be released later in the day.

However, investors booked profits in index heavyweights, dragging the benchmarks in the negative zone. Top losers include Infosys, TCS, HDFC, HUL, ITC and Wipro, falling up to 2 per cent.

Meanwhile, DIIs bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,124.92 crore, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold share to the tune of Rs 193.65 crore Wednesday, as per provisional data.

Globally, in the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.63 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 1.23 per cent, while Taiwan rose 0.32 per cent. Korea gained 0.58 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, however, was down 0.78 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.97 per cent Wednesday on the back of strong corporate earnings.

The BSE Sensex rose over 100 points Thursday but turned choppy after investors began booking profits at higher levels. The benchmark indices opened higher led by banking and auto stocks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs), better-than-expected corporate earnings and positive global cues buoyed sentiment.

The BSE Sensex rose over 100 points Thursday but turned choppy after investors began booking profits at higher levels. The benchmark indices opened higher led by banking and auto stocks amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs), better-than-expected corporate earnings and positive global cues buoyed sentiment. The 30-share Sensex rallied 149.36 points, or 0.44 per cent, to trade at 34,591.41 points. The gauge had climbed 550.92 points Wednesday. Sectoral indices led by capital goods, realty, infrastructure and auto were trading in the positive zone, with gains up to 4.29 per cent. The broader NSE Nifty too surged 55 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 10,441.60 in opening session. In the Sensex kitty, L&T took the top position by surging 5.73 per cent on the back of better-than-expected quarterly earnings posted by the company Wednesday. Easing concerns around the rift between the government and RBI, after the Finance Ministry said the autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, was an "essential and accepted" governance requirement, lifted the market in early trade, traders said. Other gainers that supported the key indices included Yes Bank, Tata Motors, ONGC, M&M, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, ITC Ltd, and Bajaj Auto, rising by up to 1.86 per cent. Stocks of automakers were in good demand ahead of October month's sale data, to be released later in the day. However, investors booked profits in index heavyweights, dragging the benchmarks in the negative zone. Top losers include Infosys, TCS, HDFC, HUL, ITC and Wipro, falling up to 2 per cent. Meanwhile, DIIs bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,124.92 crore, while foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold share to the tune of Rs 193.65 crore Wednesday, as per provisional data. Globally, in the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.63 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 1.23 per cent, while Taiwan rose 0.32 per cent. Korea gained 0.58 per cent. Japan's Nikkei, however, was down 0.78 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.97 per cent Wednesday on the back of strong corporate earnings.

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy; erase early gains on profit-booking

The BSE benchmark Sensex dropped over 200 points Wednesday amid rising tension between the Reserve Bank of India and the government.

Investor sentiment turned weak in early session on reports that the government may invoke certain provisions to issue directions to the central bank.

The BSE Sensex turned choppy after opening higher and was trading 163.74 points, or 0.48 per cent, lower at 33,727.39. It fell as much as 237.65 points on early trade.

The 30-share index had fallen 176.27 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 33,891.13 in Tuesday's session.

The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, trading 62.55 points, or 0.61 per cent, down at 10,135.85. The bourse had as much dropped 79.95 points in the morning session.

Rumours were rife that the RBI Governor Urjit Patel might offer to resign if Section 7 of RBI Act is invoked to transfer reserves.

Section 7 of the RBI Act empowers the government to consult and give instructions to the governor to act on certain issues that the government considers serious and in public interest.

Tata Steel, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, NTPC, IndusInd, Adani Ports, ITC, Wipro and Vedanta are among the top losers, falling up to 4 per cent. 
While, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Sun Pharma and ONGC were the top gainers, rising up to 2 per cent.

Traders said concerns over RBI governor Urjit Patel's future, after reports suggesting the spat between the central bank and the government worsened, weighed on the market and the rupee.

The rupee dropped by 40 paise to 74.08 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 1,592.02 crore Tuesday, and DIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,363.04 crore, provisional data available with BSE suggested.

Globally, Asian stocks gained taking cues from a rebound on Wall Street.

Japan's Nikkei was trading 1.70 per cent up, Shanghai Composite index rose 1.13 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.60 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was up 1.80 per cent in their early sessions.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.77 per cent, the S&amp;P 500 was up 1.57 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.58 per cent in Tuesday's session.

The BSE benchmark Sensex dropped over 200 points Wednesday amid rising tension between the Reserve Bank of India and the government. Investor sentiment turned weak in early session on reports that the government may invoke certain provisions to issue directions to the central bank.

The BSE benchmark Sensex dropped over 200 points Wednesday amid rising tension between the Reserve Bank of India and the government. Investor sentiment turned weak in early session on reports that the government may invoke certain provisions to issue directions to the central bank. The BSE Sensex turned choppy after opening higher and was trading 163.74 points, or 0.48 per cent, lower at 33,727.39. It fell as much as 237.65 points on early trade. The 30-share index had fallen 176.27 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 33,891.13 in Tuesday's session. The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, trading 62.55 points, or 0.61 per cent, down at 10,135.85. The bourse had as much dropped 79.95 points in the morning session. Rumours were rife that the RBI Governor Urjit Patel might offer to resign if Section 7 of RBI Act is invoked to transfer reserves. Section 7 of the RBI Act empowers the government to consult and give instructions to the governor to act on certain issues that the government considers serious and in public interest. Tata Steel, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid, NTPC, IndusInd, Adani Ports, ITC, Wipro and Vedanta are among the top losers, falling up to 4 per cent. While, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Sun Pharma and ONGC were the top gainers, rising up to 2 per cent. Traders said concerns over RBI governor Urjit Patel's future, after reports suggesting the spat between the central bank and the government worsened, weighed on the market and the rupee. The rupee dropped by 40 paise to 74.08 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 1,592.02 crore Tuesday, and DIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 1,363.04 crore, provisional data available with BSE suggested. Globally, Asian stocks gained taking cues from a rebound on Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei was trading 1.70 per cent up, Shanghai Composite index rose 1.13 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.60 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was up 1.80 per cent in their early sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.77 per cent, the S&P 500 was up 1.57 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.58 per cent in Tuesday's session.

Sensex drops over 200 points, Nifty slips below 10,150

Paring all early losses, benchmark indices Wednesday rebounded after the government said RBI's autonomy was essential but its functioning must be guided by public interest and needs of the economy.

The 30-share Sensex rallied 550.92 points, or 1.63 per cent, to close at 34,442.05, while the broader NSE Nifty surged 188.20 points, or 1.85 per cent, to end above the 10,350 mark at 10,386.60.

"The markets have come through with what would be referred to in technical parlance as a follow-through day, in a classic fashion," said Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management.

"Fundamentally, the market shrugged off worries about tensions between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and government that led to a selloff in the morning," he pointed out.

Investor sentiment turned positive after the Finance Ministry issued a statement to dampen concerns over a spat between the government and the central bank.

"The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. Governments in India have nurtured and respected this," the Finance Ministry said.

Sector-wise, banking, IT, pharma and realty indices drove the market momentum.

Financial sector stocks led the rally, with HDFC adding 162.28 points to the gains on Sensex by surging nearly 6 per cent. IndusInd, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, SBI and ICICI Bank followed suit, gaining up to 4 per cent.

Meanwhile, Coal India, Tata Steel, Maruti, Adani Ports, Kotak Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp were among the top losers, falling up to 3 per cent.

With relief rallies across emerging markets and the US, it appears that the market is making a strong attempt at a trend reversal, market analysts said.

The rupee depreciated further to 73.96, leading to strong performance by IT and Pharma, they added.

Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.35 per cent higher, while Hang Seng Index rose 1.60 per cent. Japan's Nikkei closed 2.16 per cent up.

In Europe, DAX was up 1.22 per cent and STOXX50E rose 1.40 per cent.

Paring all early losses, benchmark indices Wednesday rebounded after the government said RBI's autonomy was essential but its functioning must be guided by public interest and needs of the economy.

Paring all early losses, benchmark indices Wednesday rebounded after the government said RBI's autonomy was essential but its functioning must be guided by public interest and needs of the economy. The 30-share Sensex rallied 550.92 points, or 1.63 per cent, to close at 34,442.05, while the broader NSE Nifty surged 188.20 points, or 1.85 per cent, to end above the 10,350 mark at 10,386.60. "The markets have come through with what would be referred to in technical parlance as a follow-through day, in a classic fashion," said Sunil Sharma, Chief Investment Officer, Sanctum Wealth Management. "Fundamentally, the market shrugged off worries about tensions between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and government that led to a selloff in the morning," he pointed out. Investor sentiment turned positive after the Finance Ministry issued a statement to dampen concerns over a spat between the government and the central bank. "The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. Governments in India have nurtured and respected this," the Finance Ministry said. Sector-wise, banking, IT, pharma and realty indices drove the market momentum. Financial sector stocks led the rally, with HDFC adding 162.28 points to the gains on Sensex by surging nearly 6 per cent. IndusInd, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, SBI and ICICI Bank followed suit, gaining up to 4 per cent. Meanwhile, Coal India, Tata Steel, Maruti, Adani Ports, Kotak Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp were among the top losers, falling up to 3 per cent. With relief rallies across emerging markets and the US, it appears that the market is making a strong attempt at a trend reversal, market analysts said. The rupee depreciated further to 73.96, leading to strong performance by IT and Pharma, they added. Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.35 per cent higher, while Hang Seng Index rose 1.60 per cent. Japan's Nikkei closed 2.16 per cent up. In Europe, DAX was up 1.22 per cent and STOXX50E rose 1.40 per cent.

Sensex closes 550 points up; Nifty reclaims 10,350 mark

Benchmark indices opened on a volatile note Tuesday following weak global market cues amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China, and heavy selling by foreign portfolio investors.

The BSE Sensex was trading 31.63 points, or 0.09 per cent, lower at 34,035.77. It had dropped 130.16 points on opening trade.

The 30-share index had rallied 718.09 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 34,067.40 in Monday's session.

The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, and was trading 16.50 points, or 0.16 per cent, lower at 10,234.35. The bourse had opened 43.7 points lower.

IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Coal India, Tata Steel, TCS, ITC, NPTC and L&amp;T were among the top losers, falling up to 2 per cent.

While, Yes Bank, SBI, M&amp;M, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel and Infosys rose up to 4 per cent.

Global investor sentiment turned volatile after reports that the United States was preparing to announce tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports by early

December if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war.

Traders also took cues from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who sold shares worth a net of Rs 2,230.79 crore Monday.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,526.90 crore, provisional data available with stock exchanges showed.&nbsp;

The rupee also witnessed weakness, falling 16 paise to 73.61 against the US dollar in early trade, amid increased demand of the American currencies from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was trading 1.59 per cent up, Shanghai Composite index rose 0.72 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.04 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was down 0.02 per cent in their early sessions. &nbsp;

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.48 per cent, the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.19 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.14 per cent in Monday's session.&nbsp;

Benchmark indices opened on a volatile note Tuesday following weak global market cues amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China, and heavy selling by foreign portfolio investors.

Benchmark indices opened on a volatile note Tuesday following weak global market cues amid escalating trade tensions between the US and China, and heavy selling by foreign portfolio investors. The BSE Sensex was trading 31.63 points, or 0.09 per cent, lower at 34,035.77. It had dropped 130.16 points on opening trade. The 30-share index had rallied 718.09 points, or 2.15 per cent, to 34,067.40 in Monday's session. The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, and was trading 16.50 points, or 0.16 per cent, lower at 10,234.35. The bourse had opened 43.7 points lower. IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, Coal India, Tata Steel, TCS, ITC, NPTC and L&T were among the top losers, falling up to 2 per cent. While, Yes Bank, SBI, M&M, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel and Infosys rose up to 4 per cent. Global investor sentiment turned volatile after reports that the United States was preparing to announce tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports by early December if talks next month between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping fail to ease the trade war. Traders also took cues from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who sold shares worth a net of Rs 2,230.79 crore Monday. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 2,526.90 crore, provisional data available with stock exchanges showed. The rupee also witnessed weakness, falling 16 paise to 73.61 against the US dollar in early trade, amid increased demand of the American currencies from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was trading 1.59 per cent up, Shanghai Composite index rose 0.72 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.04 per cent and Taiwan Weighted was down 0.02 per cent in their early sessions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.48 per cent, the S&P 500 lost 0.19 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.14 per cent in Monday's session.

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy on weak global cues, FPI selloff

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday fell over 176 points on emergence of heavy selloffs mainly in financial and energy sector stocks as caution prevailed among market participants in view of mixed quarterly earnings and upcoming trade tariff talks between the US and China.&nbsp;

The 30-share benchmark index fell 176.27 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 33,891.13, while the broader NSE Nifty lost 52.45 points, or 0.51 per cent, to end at 10,198.40.&nbsp;

Markets globally are keenly awaiting the US response next month how it goes with tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports. Besides, mixed corporate earnings so far did not help in sustaining last session's positivity on the domestic bourses. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty Monday rose over 718 points and 220 points, respectively.&nbsp;

Global markets continue to witness mixed activity with a negative bias and volatility remains high as the market struggle to find its bottom and define the further course.

"Weak global cues and selling pressure in stocks that unveiled below expected results dragged the indices. Drop in oil prices will provide leeway to maintain support in the market while triggers like upcoming trade talks between the US and China give more cues to investors," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said.&nbsp;

In the Sensex pack, index heavyweight Reliance Industries fell 2.84 per cent to Rs 1,057.15 after reports that the company's oil assets may take a hit due to the government's imposition of cost controls on soaring petrol and diesel prices.

Other top losers were IndusInd Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Coal India and Sun Pharma, falling up to 3.5 per cent. While, Infosys, HUL, SBI, TCS and Tata Motors bucked the weak market trend and rose up to 2.48 per cent. Mid and smallcap shares outperformed larger peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose nearly 1 per cent each.&nbsp;

Shares of sugar manufacturers jumped up to 10 per cent during the session after industry body ISMA said sugar output may fall by 3 per cent to 31.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year due to untimely rains and pest attacks on cane crop.&nbsp;

Oil prices fell marginally on Tuesday. Brent crude oil futures were down 11 cents at USD 76.75 a barrel.

Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.02 per cent higher, while Hang Seng Index fell 0.91 per cent. Japan's Nikkei closed 1.45 per cent up. In Europe, DAX was down 0.37 per cent and STOXX50E rose 0.27 per cent.

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday fell over 176 points on emergence of heavy selloffs mainly in financial and energy sector stocks as caution prevailed among market participants in view of mixed quarterly earnings and upcoming trade tariff talks between the US and China.

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday fell over 176 points on emergence of heavy selloffs mainly in financial and energy sector stocks as caution prevailed among market participants in view of mixed quarterly earnings and upcoming trade tariff talks between the US and China. The 30-share benchmark index fell 176.27 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 33,891.13, while the broader NSE Nifty lost 52.45 points, or 0.51 per cent, to end at 10,198.40. Markets globally are keenly awaiting the US response next month how it goes with tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports. Besides, mixed corporate earnings so far did not help in sustaining last session's positivity on the domestic bourses. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty Monday rose over 718 points and 220 points, respectively. Global markets continue to witness mixed activity with a negative bias and volatility remains high as the market struggle to find its bottom and define the further course. "Weak global cues and selling pressure in stocks that unveiled below expected results dragged the indices. Drop in oil prices will provide leeway to maintain support in the market while triggers like upcoming trade talks between the US and China give more cues to investors," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said. In the Sensex pack, index heavyweight Reliance Industries fell 2.84 per cent to Rs 1,057.15 after reports that the company's oil assets may take a hit due to the government's imposition of cost controls on soaring petrol and diesel prices. Other top losers were IndusInd Bank, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Kotak Bank, Coal India and Sun Pharma, falling up to 3.5 per cent. While, Infosys, HUL, SBI, TCS and Tata Motors bucked the weak market trend and rose up to 2.48 per cent. Mid and smallcap shares outperformed larger peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose nearly 1 per cent each. Shares of sugar manufacturers jumped up to 10 per cent during the session after industry body ISMA said sugar output may fall by 3 per cent to 31.5 million tonnes in the current marketing year due to untimely rains and pest attacks on cane crop. Oil prices fell marginally on Tuesday. Brent crude oil futures were down 11 cents at USD 76.75 a barrel. Elsewhere in Asia, Shanghai Composite ended 1.02 per cent higher, while Hang Seng Index fell 0.91 per cent. Japan's Nikkei closed 1.45 per cent up. In Europe, DAX was down 0.37 per cent and STOXX50E rose 0.27 per cent.

Sensex closes 176 points lower, Nifty ends below 10,200

Indian markets opened in green on Monday with BSE Sensex registering an increase of 175.16 points at 33,524.

Nifty50, on the other hand, opened at 10,076, up by 46.95 points from the last week closing.

Positive trend appeared in some sector led by Infra and Auto, while mixed movements were seen in the banking stocks.

Meanwhile, the rupee recovered by 14 paise to 73.33 against the US currency in early trade Monday.

The 30-share index Friday tumbled 340.78 points to end at a seven-month low of 33,349.31, while the broader NSE Nifty had slipped 94.90 points to 10,030.00.

(With inputs from PTI)

Indian markets opened in green on Monday with BSE Sensex registering an increase of 175.16 points at 33,524. Nifty50, on the other hand, opened at 10,076, up by 46.

Indian markets opened in green on Monday with BSE Sensex registering an increase of 175.16 points at 33,524. Nifty50, on the other hand, opened at 10,076, up by 46.95 points from the last week closing. Positive trend appeared in some sector led by Infra and Auto, while mixed movements were seen in the banking stocks. Meanwhile, the rupee recovered by 14 paise to 73.33 against the US currency in early trade Monday. The 30-share index Friday tumbled 340.78 points to end at a seven-month low of 33,349.31, while the broader NSE Nifty had slipped 94.90 points to 10,030.00. (With inputs from PTI)

Markets open in green, Sensex up by 175.16 points at 33,524

The stock market indices made a strong comeback on Monday.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex jumped 718 points or 2.15 per cent to settle at 34,067while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed the 10,250 mark to end at 10,251, up 221 points or 2.20 per cent.&nbsp;

ICICI Bank, up 10.7 per cent at its highest close since Jan. 31, was the biggest boost to the index. The lender reported an improvement in asset quality in the second quarter on Friday.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd surged 12.8 per cent while the Nifty PSU Bank index was up 8 per cent, driven by an 8 per cent jump in public-sector lending giant State Bank of India.

Meanwhile, In the afternoon trade, front-month Brent crude oil futures were trading down 46 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $77.16 a barrel at while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $67.19 a barrel, down 40 cents, or 0.6 per cent, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Rupee, on Monday, traded 18 paise higher at 73.29 against the US dollar after ending 20 paise lower at 73.47 on Friday.

A turnaround in global cues gave hope to investors at home. European shares opened in positive territory on Monday in a tentative rebound from a sell-off, Reuters reported.

The stock market indices made a strong comeback on Monday. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 718 points or 2.15 per cent to settle at 34,067while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed the 10,250 mark to end at 10,251, up 221 points or 2.

The stock market indices made a strong comeback on Monday. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 718 points or 2.15 per cent to settle at 34,067while NSE's Nifty50 index reclaimed the 10,250 mark to end at 10,251, up 221 points or 2.20 per cent. ICICI Bank, up 10.7 per cent at its highest close since Jan. 31, was the biggest boost to the index. The lender reported an improvement in asset quality in the second quarter on Friday. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd surged 12.8 per cent while the Nifty PSU Bank index was up 8 per cent, driven by an 8 per cent jump in public-sector lending giant State Bank of India. Meanwhile, In the afternoon trade, front-month Brent crude oil futures were trading down 46 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $77.16 a barrel at while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $67.19 a barrel, down 40 cents, or 0.6 per cent, Reuters reported. Rupee, on Monday, traded 18 paise higher at 73.29 against the US dollar after ending 20 paise lower at 73.47 on Friday. A turnaround in global cues gave hope to investors at home. European shares opened in positive territory on Monday in a tentative rebound from a sell-off, Reuters reported.

Sensex rallies 718 points; Nifty50 ends above 10,250

India's financial markets rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a growing spat between the central bank and the government and preferring to take solace from plans for a big liquidity injection by the bank.

On Friday night, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya warned that undermining a central bank's independence could be "<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/a-govt-that-does-not-respect-rbis-independence-will-incur-wrath-of-markets-rbi-deputy-governor-173752">potentially catastrophic</a>", in an indication that it is pushing back hard against government pressure to relax its policies and reduce its powers ahead of a general election due by next May.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/markets-need-rbis-assurance-169531">Markets need RBI’s assurance</a>

But India's bonds, rupee and stock markets all gained on Monday as they took their lead from the RBI's announcement, slightly before Acharya's speech, that it will buy 400 billion rupees ($5.45 billion) of government bonds via open-market operations in November as it seeks to inject liquidity into the market.

The injection comes amid worries about a credit crunch after defaults at a major infrastructure financing company.

The 10-year benchmark bond yield fell to 7.80 per cent, its lowest since Aug. 14 and compared with 7.88 per cent on Friday.

The rupee rose as much as 73.32 to the dollar compared to Friday's close of 73.46, while the benchmark stock index was up 0.8 per cent.

In the speech to top industrialists, Acharya cited the Argentine government's meddling in its central bank's affairs in 2010 as an example of what can go wrong. That led to an investor revolt and a surge in bond yields, badly hurting its economy.

"Governments that do not respect central bank independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution," he said.

The speech was a counter to government efforts to relax policies and curtail some powers of the central bank, further opening a rift between the RBI and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

While government officials have remained largely silent in response to the speech, the issues raised by the RBI top brass -- including the government asking for higher profits from the central bank to fund its fiscal deficit -- have been well-known for years.

Traders said the markets' reaction didn't mean that they weren't watching the government-central bank relationship closely and warily.

"While the points laid down by RBI are not new, as an investor it is important to see whether the government resorts to funding its fiscal deficit by forcing the central bank to transfer more money from its reserves or not," said a foreign bank trader, adding that such "short-cuts" could hit investor sentiment.

Others were hopeful that the row would be resolved.

"If people start questioning Modi on the transparency and independence of the central bank, he might ask his officials to come to a mutual agreement with the RBI," said Ashish Vaidya, managing director and head of trading, money markets at DBS Bank in India. He said eventually a "middle ground will be arrived".

India's financial markets rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a growing spat between the central bank and the government and preferring to take solace from plans for a big liquidity injection by the bank.

India's financial markets rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a growing spat between the central bank and the government and preferring to take solace from plans for a big liquidity injection by the bank. On Friday night, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Viral Acharya warned that undermining a central bank's independence could be "potentially catastrophic", in an indication that it is pushing back hard against government pressure to relax its policies and reduce its powers ahead of a general election due by next May. Also read: Markets need RBI’s assurance But India's bonds, rupee and stock markets all gained on Monday as they took their lead from the RBI's announcement, slightly before Acharya's speech, that it will buy 400 billion rupees ($5.45 billion) of government bonds via open-market operations in November as it seeks to inject liquidity into the market. The injection comes amid worries about a credit crunch after defaults at a major infrastructure financing company. The 10-year benchmark bond yield fell to 7.80 per cent, its lowest since Aug. 14 and compared with 7.88 per cent on Friday. The rupee rose as much as 73.32 to the dollar compared to Friday's close of 73.46, while the benchmark stock index was up 0.8 per cent. In the speech to top industrialists, Acharya cited the Argentine government's meddling in its central bank's affairs in 2010 as an example of what can go wrong. That led to an investor revolt and a surge in bond yields, badly hurting its economy. "Governments that do not respect central bank independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution," he said. The speech was a counter to government efforts to relax policies and curtail some powers of the central bank, further opening a rift between the RBI and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. While government officials have remained largely silent in response to the speech, the issues raised by the RBI top brass -- including the government asking for higher profits from the central bank to fund its fiscal deficit -- have been well-known for years. Traders said the markets' reaction didn't mean that they weren't watching the government-central bank relationship closely and warily. "While the points laid down by RBI are not new, as an investor it is important to see whether the government resorts to funding its fiscal deficit by forcing the central bank to transfer more money from its reserves or not," said a foreign bank trader, adding that such "short-cuts" could hit investor sentiment. Others were hopeful that the row would be resolved. "If people start questioning Modi on the transparency and independence of the central bank, he might ask his officials to come to a mutual agreement with the RBI," said Ashish Vaidya, managing director and head of trading, money markets at DBS Bank in India. He said eventually a "middle ground will be arrived".

Markets rise 500 points on RBI's Rs 40,000 crore liquidity plan

The benchmark Sensex plunged over 297 points and the broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,100 mark in early trade Friday as the November derivatives series took off on a weak note amid negative Asian cues.

The 30-share Sensex, which lost 344 points Thursday, fell further by 297.40 points, or 0.88 per cent, to 33,392.69.

All sectoral indices of BSE, led by metal, power, realty and bankex were trading in the negative territory, falling by up to 1.63 per cent.

The NSE Nifty too declined by 101.45 points, or 1 per cent, to 10,023.45.

Brokers said despite the beginning of the November futures and options (F&amp;O) series, investors indulged in selling activity, tracking a weak trend at other Asian markets.

Besides, disappointing quarterly earnings by Maruti Suzuki and a few other companies also dampened sentiments.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign funds sold shares worth Rs 1,495.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares to the tune of Rs 339.60 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.

In the Sensex pack besides, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Reliance, the rest of the companies were trading in the negative territory.

Major losers were Yes Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta Ltd, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Coal India, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Bank, ITC Ltd, M&amp;M, HUL, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Wipro, ONGC, HDFC Ltd, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, L&amp;T, SBI, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank, falling up to 6 per cent.

However, Tata Motors and Adani Ports emerged gainers in the Sensex kitty, rising up to 1.81 per cent.

Notwithstanding a positive lead from Wall Street after the sold corporate earnings, a weak trend in Asian markets led by Japan accelerated selling activity at the domestic bourses here, market analysts added.

In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.39 per cent, Shanghai Composite index fell 0.58 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1.46 per cent. Taiwan too down 1.14 per cent in their early sessions.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.63 per cent higher Thursday.&nbsp;

The benchmark Sensex plunged over 297 points and the broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,100 mark in early trade Friday as the November derivatives series took off on a weak note amid negative Asian cues.

The benchmark Sensex plunged over 297 points and the broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,100 mark in early trade Friday as the November derivatives series took off on a weak note amid negative Asian cues. The 30-share Sensex, which lost 344 points Thursday, fell further by 297.40 points, or 0.88 per cent, to 33,392.69. All sectoral indices of BSE, led by metal, power, realty and bankex were trading in the negative territory, falling by up to 1.63 per cent. The NSE Nifty too declined by 101.45 points, or 1 per cent, to 10,023.45. Brokers said despite the beginning of the November futures and options (F&O) series, investors indulged in selling activity, tracking a weak trend at other Asian markets. Besides, disappointing quarterly earnings by Maruti Suzuki and a few other companies also dampened sentiments. Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign funds sold shares worth Rs 1,495.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares to the tune of Rs 339.60 crore Thursday, provisional data showed. In the Sensex pack besides, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Reliance, the rest of the companies were trading in the negative territory. Major losers were Yes Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta Ltd, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Coal India, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Bank, ITC Ltd, M&M, HUL, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Wipro, ONGC, HDFC Ltd, HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, L&T, SBI, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank, falling up to 6 per cent. However, Tata Motors and Adani Ports emerged gainers in the Sensex kitty, rising up to 1.81 per cent. Notwithstanding a positive lead from Wall Street after the sold corporate earnings, a weak trend in Asian markets led by Japan accelerated selling activity at the domestic bourses here, market analysts added. In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.39 per cent, Shanghai Composite index fell 0.58 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 1.46 per cent. Taiwan too down 1.14 per cent in their early sessions. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.63 per cent higher Thursday.

Sensex tanks 297 points as November F&O series opens weak

The BSE Sensex tumbled almost 341 points to end at a fresh seven-month low of 33,349.31 Friday as the November derivatives series began on a subdued note amid weakness in the rupee and negative leads from global markets.

On a weekly basis, both key indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their second straight week of losses by falling 966.32 points, or about 3 per cent, and 273.55 points, or 2.7 per cent, respectively.

Continuous fall in the rupee, which depreciated to 73.45 (intra-day) against the dollar, and prevailing liquidity crunch remain key dampening factors, brokers said.

Most Asian markets skidded to multi-month lows and European shares opened sharply lower on worries over corporate earnings and global growth.

Disappointing quarterly earnings from Maruti Suzuki, Yes Bank and a few others accelerated the selling momentum, brokers said.

The Sensex moved in the range of 33,776.80 and 33,298.43 before settling down by 340.31 points, or 1.01 per cent, at 33,349.31. This is its lowest closing since April 5 when it had finished at 33,596.80.

The broader NSE Nifty ended 94.90 points, or 0.94 per cent down at 10,030 after shuttling between 10,128.85 and 10,004.55. This is its weakest closing since March 26, when the gauge had ended at 10,130.65 points.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign funds sold shares worth Rs 1,495.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares to the tune of Rs 339.60 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.

The BSE Sensex tumbled almost 341 points to end at a fresh seven-month low of 33,349.31 Friday as the November derivatives series began on a subdued note amid weakness in the rupee and negative leads from global markets.

The BSE Sensex tumbled almost 341 points to end at a fresh seven-month low of 33,349.31 Friday as the November derivatives series began on a subdued note amid weakness in the rupee and negative leads from global markets. On a weekly basis, both key indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their second straight week of losses by falling 966.32 points, or about 3 per cent, and 273.55 points, or 2.7 per cent, respectively. Continuous fall in the rupee, which depreciated to 73.45 (intra-day) against the dollar, and prevailing liquidity crunch remain key dampening factors, brokers said. Most Asian markets skidded to multi-month lows and European shares opened sharply lower on worries over corporate earnings and global growth. Disappointing quarterly earnings from Maruti Suzuki, Yes Bank and a few others accelerated the selling momentum, brokers said. The Sensex moved in the range of 33,776.80 and 33,298.43 before settling down by 340.31 points, or 1.01 per cent, at 33,349.31. This is its lowest closing since April 5 when it had finished at 33,596.80. The broader NSE Nifty ended 94.90 points, or 0.94 per cent down at 10,030 after shuttling between 10,128.85 and 10,004.55. This is its weakest closing since March 26, when the gauge had ended at 10,130.65 points. Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign funds sold shares worth Rs 1,495.71 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares to the tune of Rs 339.60 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.

Sensex extends losses as new F&O series opens weak

Indian shares closed at their lowest in seven months on Thursday, tracking a rout in global equities amid growth concerns, with losses seen across sectors.

Investors were also jittery ahead of the expiry of derivatives contracts.

The broader Nifty ended 0.98 per cent lower at 10,124.9, while the benchmark Sensex closed down 1.01 per cent at 33,690.09.

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd was the biggest drag on the Nifty, closing down 2.7 per cent. Reliance Industries dropped 1.4 per cent, while Bharti Airtel slumped 6.4 per cent ahead of its quarterly results.

Indian shares closed at their lowest in seven months on Thursday, tracking a rout in global equities amid growth concerns, with losses seen across sectors. Investors were also jittery ahead of the expiry of derivatives contracts.

Indian shares closed at their lowest in seven months on Thursday, tracking a rout in global equities amid growth concerns, with losses seen across sectors. Investors were also jittery ahead of the expiry of derivatives contracts. The broader Nifty ended 0.98 per cent lower at 10,124.9, while the benchmark Sensex closed down 1.01 per cent at 33,690.09. Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd was the biggest drag on the Nifty, closing down 2.7 per cent. Reliance Industries dropped 1.4 per cent, while Bharti Airtel slumped 6.4 per cent ahead of its quarterly results.

Sensex closes 1 per cent lower amid global selloff

Stock market indices are trading off high points. The Sensex is higher by around 215 points, while the Nifty is above 10,200-mark. &nbsp;

At 10 am, the Sensex was up 215.92 points at 34,063, while the Nifty was higher by 64.15 points at 10,210.

Profit booking in most IT blue-chips like TCS, Wipro and Infosys pared some gains.

In the global markets, Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as concerns, ranging from worries about US corporate earnings to Middle East tensions, weighed on sentiment while crude oil approached two-month lows after Saudi Arabia flagged possible supply increases, said a Reuters report.&nbsp;

In commodities, crude oil prices slid after Saudi Arabia said it could supply more crude quickly if needed, easing concerns ahead of US sanctions on Iran.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices are trading off high points. The Sensex is higher by around 215 points, while the Nifty is above 10,200-mark. At 10 am, the Sensex was up 215.

Stock market indices are trading off high points. The Sensex is higher by around 215 points, while the Nifty is above 10,200-mark. At 10 am, the Sensex was up 215.92 points at 34,063, while the Nifty was higher by 64.15 points at 10,210. Profit booking in most IT blue-chips like TCS, Wipro and Infosys pared some gains. In the global markets, Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as concerns, ranging from worries about US corporate earnings to Middle East tensions, weighed on sentiment while crude oil approached two-month lows after Saudi Arabia flagged possible supply increases, said a Reuters report. In commodities, crude oil prices slid after Saudi Arabia said it could supply more crude quickly if needed, easing concerns ahead of US sanctions on Iran. (With inputs from agencies)

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