India's key equity indices ended lower for the second straight day on the back of weak global cues which emanated from rising global bond yields on Friday.

Accordingly, the two indices had a gap down opening on account of weak global cues, high volatility and profit booking.

The 30-share BSE barometer declined by 440.76 points or 0.87 per cent to close at 50,405.32, continuing its falling trend for the second day due to concerns over bond yields. Intra-day, the index swung around 726 points.

The NSE barometer Nifty ended lower by 142.65 points or 0.95 per cent at 14,938.10.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks dropped to one-month lows as rising US treasury yields again rattled equity investors.Japan's Nikkei share average cracked by 0.23 per cent and shares in Seoul fell by 0.57 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was down by 0.47 per cent.&nbsp;

Overnight, US stocks dropped after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell disappointed some investors by not indicating that the Fed might step up purchases of long-term bonds to hold down longer-term interest rates.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's key equity indices ended lower for the second straight day on the back of weak global cues which emanated from rising global bond yields on Friday. Accordingly, the two indices had a gap down opening on account of weak global cues, high volatility and profit booking.

India's key equity indices ended lower for the second straight day on the back of weak global cues which emanated from rising global bond yields on Friday. Accordingly, the two indices had a gap down opening on account of weak global cues, high volatility and profit booking. The 30-share BSE barometer declined by 440.76 points or 0.87 per cent to close at 50,405.32, continuing its falling trend for the second day due to concerns over bond yields. Intra-day, the index swung around 726 points. The NSE barometer Nifty ended lower by 142.65 points or 0.95 per cent at 14,938.10. Meanwhile, Asian stocks dropped to one-month lows as rising US treasury yields again rattled equity investors.Japan's Nikkei share average cracked by 0.23 per cent and shares in Seoul fell by 0.57 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was down by 0.47 per cent. Overnight, US stocks dropped after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell disappointed some investors by not indicating that the Fed might step up purchases of long-term bonds to hold down longer-term interest rates. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex sheds 440 points, Nifty settles below 15,000 on broad based selling

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 have ended a per cent higher on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s gains.&nbsp;

Volatility ran high in the markets as investors tracked mixed signals from global peers and avoided making fresh bets in equities amid upward move in bond yields, yet again.&nbsp;

The headline S&amp;P BSE Sensex traded in a range of 600 points and hit an intra-day high and low of 50,425 and 49,807, respectively. At close, the index was quoting at 50,297 levels, up 447 points or 0.9 per cent.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, on the NSE, the Nifty50 settled above the 14,900-mark, at 14,919 levels. The index was up 157 points or 1.07 per cent from Monday's close.

On the Sensex chart, M&amp;M, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Maruti emerged as top gainers.

On the other hand, ONGC, HDFC, Dr Reddy's, PowerGrid and SBI suffered losses.

Of the Sensex constituents, 25 shares ended with gains.

Analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat due to encouraging GDP numbers for the third quarter as well as returning of calmness in global bond markets after the last week's turmoil.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses closed with significant gains for the second straight session after halt in sell-offs in global bond markets calmed investor sentiments.

Meanwhile, Brent Futures rose 0.71 per cent to trade at 63.76 per barrel.

On the forex market front, the rupee surged by 18 paise to close at 73.37 against the US dollar on Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 have ended a per cent higher on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s gains. Volatility ran high in the markets as investors tracked mixed signals from global peers and avoided making fresh bets in equities amid upward move in bond yields, yet again.

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 have ended a per cent higher on Tuesday, extending the previous day’s gains. Volatility ran high in the markets as investors tracked mixed signals from global peers and avoided making fresh bets in equities amid upward move in bond yields, yet again. The headline S&P BSE Sensex traded in a range of 600 points and hit an intra-day high and low of 50,425 and 49,807, respectively. At close, the index was quoting at 50,297 levels, up 447 points or 0.9 per cent. Meanwhile, on the NSE, the Nifty50 settled above the 14,900-mark, at 14,919 levels. The index was up 157 points or 1.07 per cent from Monday's close. On the Sensex chart, M&M, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Maruti emerged as top gainers. On the other hand, ONGC, HDFC, Dr Reddy's, PowerGrid and SBI suffered losses. Of the Sensex constituents, 25 shares ended with gains. Analysts said investor sentiment remained upbeat due to encouraging GDP numbers for the third quarter as well as returning of calmness in global bond markets after the last week's turmoil. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses closed with significant gains for the second straight session after halt in sell-offs in global bond markets calmed investor sentiments. Meanwhile, Brent Futures rose 0.71 per cent to trade at 63.76 per barrel. On the forex market front, the rupee surged by 18 paise to close at 73.37 against the US dollar on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends up 447 points, Nifty settles above 14,900

The domestic stock market indices made a firm start to the first trading session of March, up over 1 per cent, in early deals, on the back of upbeat global mood and the Q3 GDP print.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex rallied 550 points to 49,640 levels and the Nifty50 at 14,700-mark. M&amp;M, ONGC and Titan were among the top Sensex gainers and rose in the range of 3-5 per cent.

Auto and metal stocks raised the most. The Auto index jumped over 2 per cent on the back of February auto sales numbers, meanwhile, IT, energy and banking sectors also lifted the sentiment.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee slumped 29 paise to 73.76 against the US dollar in opening trade, weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market indices made a firm start to the first trading session of March, up over 1 per cent, in early deals, on the back of upbeat global mood and the Q3 GDP print.

The domestic stock market indices made a firm start to the first trading session of March, up over 1 per cent, in early deals, on the back of upbeat global mood and the Q3 GDP print. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 550 points to 49,640 levels and the Nifty50 at 14,700-mark. M&M, ONGC and Titan were among the top Sensex gainers and rose in the range of 3-5 per cent. Auto and metal stocks raised the most. The Auto index jumped over 2 per cent on the back of February auto sales numbers, meanwhile, IT, energy and banking sectors also lifted the sentiment. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee slumped 29 paise to 73.76 against the US dollar in opening trade, weighed down by significant foreign fund outflows and rising crude oil prices. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex gains 550 points, Nifty at 14,698.80

Domestic equity markets followed global markets and witnessed one of the steepest sell-offs since March last year.

Sensex tumbled 2,149 points while the Nifty50 index slumped 629 points. The indices ended near the lowest point of the day, at 49,100 and 14,529 levels, respectively, down 1,939 points and 568 points.

Investors also turned cautious ahead of the third quarter GDP data release, besides keeping an eye on simmering geopolitical tensions between the US and Syria.&nbsp;

Sectorally, banking index suffered the maximum loss with over 4.8 per cent drop. Financial and telecom indices too fell sharply by 4.9 per cent and 3.85 per cent, respectively.

"Equity markets opened gap down following spike in global bond yields and extended its weakness further as the session progressed. Panic in global bond markets led to sharp rise in yields which spooked investors amid fears of interest rate cycle reversal," said Hemang Jani, Head of Equity Strategy, Broking &amp; Distribution, Motilal Oswal.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said, "Domestic markets tumbled in line with global trend triggered by a sharp rise in bond yields. Increasing geopolitical tension between the US and Syria aggravated the selling. Q3 GDP data which is to be released today also added volatility in the Indian market."&nbsp;

Global markets

Global stocks fell on Friday, with Asian shares down by the most in nine months. MSCI's Emerging Markets equity index suffered its biggest daily drop in nearly 10 months and was 2.7 per cent lower, while European shares opened in the red, with the STOXX 600 down 0.7 per cent.

The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 50 countries, was 0.9 per cent lower and was heading for its worst week in a month.

Asia saw the heaviest selling, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan sliding more than 3 per cent to a one-month low, its steepest one-day percentage loss since May 2020.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic equity markets followed global markets and witnessed one of the steepest sell-offs since March last year. Sensex tumbled 2,149 points while the Nifty50 index slumped 629 points.

Domestic equity markets followed global markets and witnessed one of the steepest sell-offs since March last year. Sensex tumbled 2,149 points while the Nifty50 index slumped 629 points. The indices ended near the lowest point of the day, at 49,100 and 14,529 levels, respectively, down 1,939 points and 568 points. Investors also turned cautious ahead of the third quarter GDP data release, besides keeping an eye on simmering geopolitical tensions between the US and Syria. Sectorally, banking index suffered the maximum loss with over 4.8 per cent drop. Financial and telecom indices too fell sharply by 4.9 per cent and 3.85 per cent, respectively. "Equity markets opened gap down following spike in global bond yields and extended its weakness further as the session progressed. Panic in global bond markets led to sharp rise in yields which spooked investors amid fears of interest rate cycle reversal," said Hemang Jani, Head of Equity Strategy, Broking & Distribution, Motilal Oswal. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said, "Domestic markets tumbled in line with global trend triggered by a sharp rise in bond yields. Increasing geopolitical tension between the US and Syria aggravated the selling. Q3 GDP data which is to be released today also added volatility in the Indian market." Global markets Global stocks fell on Friday, with Asian shares down by the most in nine months. MSCI's Emerging Markets equity index suffered its biggest daily drop in nearly 10 months and was 2.7 per cent lower, while European shares opened in the red, with the STOXX 600 down 0.7 per cent. The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 50 countries, was 0.9 per cent lower and was heading for its worst week in a month. Asia saw the heaviest selling, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan sliding more than 3 per cent to a one-month low, its steepest one-day percentage loss since May 2020. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex sinks 1,939 points, Nifty tanks below 14,500

Robust global markets, along with healthy foreign fund inflows, aided India`s benchmark equity indices to end higher for the second straight session on Thursday.

The two key indices had a gap up opening but later remained in a broad positive range.

At the closing bell, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was up by 258 points or 0.51 per cent at 51,039 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 115 points or 0.77 per cent to 15,097.Apart from Nifty FMCG and financial service, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty metal gaining by 3.9 per cent and PSU bank by 1.1 per cent.

Among stocks, Coal India moved up by 8.6 per cent to Rs 156.90 per share and UPL ticked higher by 7.3 per cent to Rs 594.50.Adani Ports was up by 6 per cent, Hindalco by 5.1 per cent, ONGC by 4.5 per cent and Tata Motors by 3.7 per cent.

Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 4.2 per cent to Rs 2,147 per share. Bharti Airtel rose by 1 per cent after the company said it had raised 1.25 billion dollars through debt instruments. However, ICICI Bank dipped by 1.9 per cent while infrastructure major Larsen &amp; Toubro was down by 1 per cent.&nbsp;

FMCG stocks also did not fare well with Nestle India down by 1.4 per cent and Hindustan Unilever by 0.7 per cent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks jumped after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed interest rates will stay low for a long time.&nbsp;

That calmed market fears that higher inflation may prompt the central bank to tighten the monetary spigot. Japan`s Nikkei gained by 1.7 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng jumped by 1.5 per cent to pare more than half of its previous day`s losses following the announcement of a stamp duty hike.

(With inputs from agencies)

Robust global markets, along with healthy foreign fund inflows, aided India`s benchmark equity indices to end higher for the second straight session on Thursday.

Robust global markets, along with healthy foreign fund inflows, aided India`s benchmark equity indices to end higher for the second straight session on Thursday. The two key indices had a gap up opening but later remained in a broad positive range. At the closing bell, the BSE S&P Sensex was up by 258 points or 0.51 per cent at 51,039 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 115 points or 0.77 per cent to 15,097.Apart from Nifty FMCG and financial service, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty metal gaining by 3.9 per cent and PSU bank by 1.1 per cent. Among stocks, Coal India moved up by 8.6 per cent to Rs 156.90 per share and UPL ticked higher by 7.3 per cent to Rs 594.50.Adani Ports was up by 6 per cent, Hindalco by 5.1 per cent, ONGC by 4.5 per cent and Tata Motors by 3.7 per cent. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 4.2 per cent to Rs 2,147 per share. Bharti Airtel rose by 1 per cent after the company said it had raised 1.25 billion dollars through debt instruments. However, ICICI Bank dipped by 1.9 per cent while infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro was down by 1 per cent. FMCG stocks also did not fare well with Nestle India down by 1.4 per cent and Hindustan Unilever by 0.7 per cent. Meanwhile, Asian stocks jumped after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed interest rates will stay low for a long time. That calmed market fears that higher inflation may prompt the central bank to tighten the monetary spigot. Japan`s Nikkei gained by 1.7 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng jumped by 1.5 per cent to pare more than half of its previous day`s losses following the announcement of a stamp duty hike. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 258 points; Nifty reclaims 15,000 level

Stock market indices ended 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, in an extended trading session, led mainly by gains in banking and financial stocks with the Nifty Bank surging over 1,400 points or 4 per cent. On the Nifty50 index, four of the top five gainers were from the BFSI space.&nbsp;

The benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex zoomed to day's high during the fag-end of the session, soaring 1,130 points in the intra-day trade. The index ended 1,030 points, or 2 per cent, higher at 50,782 levels. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and HDFC, up in the range of 3 per cent and 5 per cent, were the top gainers among the 23 stocks that ended in the green.

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI.

On the other hand, PowerGrid, Dr Reddy's, TCS and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Minutes before the scheduled closure of trade at 3.30 pm, leading bourses BSE and NSE said their equity and derivatives markets will remain open till 5 pm.

The move came after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) suffered an outage earlier in the day due to technical glitches. Trading across segments came to a halt at 1140 hrs due to connectivity issues.

However, the broader Indian markets were not impacted as communication lines at BSE remained operational.

"Technical glitch did not impact domestic market sentiment though volatility was high with a positive prejudice, in the first session. During the extra session, the market gathered more strength and hugely outperforming the global peers, triggered by squaring-off F&amp;O positions a day ahead of the prefixed monthly expiry date.

"The global market was mixed, not very convinced that world central banks like Fed will maintain a flexible monetary policy even during rising bond yield and inflation. And the Asian market was negatively impacted by a hike in stamp duty on equities," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

BSE bankex, finance, telecom, capital goods and energy indices rallied up to 3.86 per cent, while power and utilities ended in the red.

Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices surged up to 1.08 per cent.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended on a negative note.

Stock exchanges in Europe, however, were trading with gains in mid-session deals.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.96 per cent higher at USD 65.10 per barrel.

In the forex market, the rupee gained 11 paise to settle at 72.35 against the US dollar supported by positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices ended 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, in an extended trading session, led mainly by gains in banking and financial stocks with the Nifty Bank surging over 1,400 points or 4 per cent.

Stock market indices ended 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, in an extended trading session, led mainly by gains in banking and financial stocks with the Nifty Bank surging over 1,400 points or 4 per cent. On the Nifty50 index, four of the top five gainers were from the BFSI space. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex zoomed to day's high during the fag-end of the session, soaring 1,130 points in the intra-day trade. The index ended 1,030 points, or 2 per cent, higher at 50,782 levels. HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and HDFC, up in the range of 3 per cent and 5 per cent, were the top gainers among the 23 stocks that ended in the green. Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI. On the other hand, PowerGrid, Dr Reddy's, TCS and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Minutes before the scheduled closure of trade at 3.30 pm, leading bourses BSE and NSE said their equity and derivatives markets will remain open till 5 pm. The move came after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) suffered an outage earlier in the day due to technical glitches. Trading across segments came to a halt at 1140 hrs due to connectivity issues. However, the broader Indian markets were not impacted as communication lines at BSE remained operational. "Technical glitch did not impact domestic market sentiment though volatility was high with a positive prejudice, in the first session. During the extra session, the market gathered more strength and hugely outperforming the global peers, triggered by squaring-off F&O positions a day ahead of the prefixed monthly expiry date. "The global market was mixed, not very convinced that world central banks like Fed will maintain a flexible monetary policy even during rising bond yield and inflation. And the Asian market was negatively impacted by a hike in stamp duty on equities," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. BSE bankex, finance, telecom, capital goods and energy indices rallied up to 3.86 per cent, while power and utilities ended in the red. Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices surged up to 1.08 per cent. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended on a negative note. Stock exchanges in Europe, however, were trading with gains in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.96 per cent higher at USD 65.10 per barrel. In the forex market, the rupee gained 11 paise to settle at 72.35 against the US dollar supported by positive domestic equities and weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex rallies over 1,000 points, Nifty ends at 14,982 in extended session

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday as gains in metal and energy stocks were capped by losses in banking and financial space. &nbsp;Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices outperformed the benchmarks as they gained 1 per cent each.&nbsp;

A spurt in COVID-19 cases and lack of fresh buying triggers continued to weigh on sentiment, traders said.

After gyrating 667.46 points during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended just 7.09 points or 0.01 per cent higher at 49,751.41.

On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty settled 32.10 points or 0.22 per cent up at 14,707.80.

ONGC topped the Sensex gainers' chart, climbing 5.55 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, L&amp;T, UltraTech Cement, SBI, NTPC and Titan.

Index heavyweight Reliance Industries rose 0.84 per cent after the company announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco.

On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and HDFC were among the laggards, sliding as much as 3.87 per cent.

World shares were mixed ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's semi-annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, where he is expected to underscore the Fed's dovish stance to boost growth.

"Domestic market got back on its feet during the morning trade supported by strong Asian market while negative waves from European peers outweighed the gains by the end of the day. The expectation of strong global recovery as prompted by rising international commodity prices helped the market but was tempered due to elevated bond yield and virus cases.

"Consequently, volatility has increased in the domestic front, but broad markets continue to be attracted with themes like mid and small caps, cyclicals, energy, PSUs, metals and industries," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.&nbsp;

BSE metal, realty, basic materials, oil and gas, capital goods, power and consumer durables indices rose up to 3.71 per cent, while bankex, finance and telecom closed with losses. 
Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices advanced up to 0.98 per cent.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai and Seoul ended on a negative note, while Hong Kong settled with gains.

Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading in the red in mid-session deals.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.81 per cent higher at USD 64.88 per barrel.

The rupee slipped from the day's highest level but managed to eke out a marginal gain of 3 paise at 72.46 against the US dollar.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday as gains in metal and energy stocks were capped by losses in banking and financial space. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices outperformed the benchmarks as they gained 1 per cent each.

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday as gains in metal and energy stocks were capped by losses in banking and financial space. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices outperformed the benchmarks as they gained 1 per cent each. A spurt in COVID-19 cases and lack of fresh buying triggers continued to weigh on sentiment, traders said. After gyrating 667.46 points during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended just 7.09 points or 0.01 per cent higher at 49,751.41. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty settled 32.10 points or 0.22 per cent up at 14,707.80. ONGC topped the Sensex gainers' chart, climbing 5.55 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, L&T, UltraTech Cement, SBI, NTPC and Titan. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries rose 0.84 per cent after the company announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and HDFC were among the laggards, sliding as much as 3.87 per cent. World shares were mixed ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's semi-annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, where he is expected to underscore the Fed's dovish stance to boost growth. "Domestic market got back on its feet during the morning trade supported by strong Asian market while negative waves from European peers outweighed the gains by the end of the day. The expectation of strong global recovery as prompted by rising international commodity prices helped the market but was tempered due to elevated bond yield and virus cases. "Consequently, volatility has increased in the domestic front, but broad markets continue to be attracted with themes like mid and small caps, cyclicals, energy, PSUs, metals and industries," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services. BSE metal, realty, basic materials, oil and gas, capital goods, power and consumer durables indices rose up to 3.71 per cent, while bankex, finance and telecom closed with losses. Broader BSE midcap and smallcap indices advanced up to 0.98 per cent. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai and Seoul ended on a negative note, while Hong Kong settled with gains. Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading in the red in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.81 per cent higher at USD 64.88 per barrel. The rupee slipped from the day's highest level but managed to eke out a marginal gain of 3 paise at 72.46 against the US dollar. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends flat with a positive bias, Nifty holds 14,700; metals outshine, banks underperform

Domestic stock market Sensex and Nifty traded with heavy losses dragged by selling in PSU banks and auto stocks. Broader markets, Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices traded lower. Gains were witnessed only in metal stocks.

The BSE Sensex fell to 50,160.17 levels, down 737.31 points and the Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, dropping 198.15 points or 1.30% to 14,784.25. &nbsp;shortly after reclaiming it in the opening deals.&nbsp;

IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, Larsen &amp; Toubro, PowerGrid, and HDFC were all down over 1 per cent.

L&amp;T was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by M&amp;M, Dr Reddy's, Maruti, HDFC, TCS and Bajaj Auto.

On the other hand, ONGC, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the gainers.

In the previous session, Sensex ended 434.93 points or 0.85 per cent lower at 50,889.76, and Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, dropping 137.20 points or 0.91 per cent to 14,981.75.&nbsp;

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai and Seoul were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals, while Hong Kong and Tokyo were in the red.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.06 per cent higher at USD 62.80 per barrel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market Sensex and Nifty traded with heavy losses dragged by selling in PSU banks and auto stocks. Broader markets, Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices traded lower.

Domestic stock market Sensex and Nifty traded with heavy losses dragged by selling in PSU banks and auto stocks. Broader markets, Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices traded lower. Gains were witnessed only in metal stocks. The BSE Sensex fell to 50,160.17 levels, down 737.31 points and the Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, dropping 198.15 points or 1.30% to 14,784.25. shortly after reclaiming it in the opening deals. IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, Larsen & Toubro, PowerGrid, and HDFC were all down over 1 per cent. L&T was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 2 per cent, followed by M&M, Dr Reddy's, Maruti, HDFC, TCS and Bajaj Auto. On the other hand, ONGC, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the gainers. In the previous session, Sensex ended 434.93 points or 0.85 per cent lower at 50,889.76, and Nifty gave up the 15,000 level, dropping 137.20 points or 0.91 per cent to 14,981.75. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai and Seoul were trading on a positive note in mid-session deals, while Hong Kong and Tokyo were in the red. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.06 per cent higher at USD 62.80 per barrel. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex sinks over 700 points, Nifty around 14,780

Indian stock markets nosedived on Monday as they continued to fall for the fifth consecutive trading session; Sensex and Nifty were under the strong grip of bears.

The BSE barometer of the 30-share index settled at a 3-week low of 49,744 levels, down 1,145 points or 2.25 per cent. The Nifty50 index managed to end above the 14,650-mark at 14,676, down 306 points or 2 per cent.&nbsp;

Domestic equities rose sharply in the first two weeks of February thanks to solid corporate earnings and a well-received federal budget, but markets have pared some of those gains in recent sessions due to profit-taking.

Global markets

World shares sank on Monday as expectations for faster economic growth and inflation battered bonds and boosted commodities, while rising real yields made equity valuations look more stretched in comparison.

MSCI’s All Country World Index, which tracks shares across 49 countries, was down 0.4 per cent after the start of European trade.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 1 per cent, at its lowest in 10 days. Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 and Spain’s IBEX 35 index fell 1 per cent each, Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 0.85 per cent and Italy’s FTSE MIB index fell 0.9%.

S&amp;P 500 futures fell to their lowest since Feb. 4, down 1% on the day.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Indian stock markets nosedived on Monday as they continued to fall for the fifth consecutive trading session; Sensex and Nifty were under the strong grip of bears.

Indian stock markets nosedived on Monday as they continued to fall for the fifth consecutive trading session; Sensex and Nifty were under the strong grip of bears. The BSE barometer of the 30-share index settled at a 3-week low of 49,744 levels, down 1,145 points or 2.25 per cent. The Nifty50 index managed to end above the 14,650-mark at 14,676, down 306 points or 2 per cent. Domestic equities rose sharply in the first two weeks of February thanks to solid corporate earnings and a well-received federal budget, but markets have pared some of those gains in recent sessions due to profit-taking. Global markets World shares sank on Monday as expectations for faster economic growth and inflation battered bonds and boosted commodities, while rising real yields made equity valuations look more stretched in comparison. MSCI’s All Country World Index, which tracks shares across 49 countries, was down 0.4 per cent after the start of European trade. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 1 per cent, at its lowest in 10 days. Germany’s DAX, France’s CAC 40 and Spain’s IBEX 35 index fell 1 per cent each, Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 0.85 per cent and Italy’s FTSE MIB index fell 0.9%. S&P 500 futures fell to their lowest since Feb. 4, down 1% on the day. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex hits 3-week low, ends 1,145 points down; Nifty holds 14,650

Domestic stock market indices ended lower for the fourth straight session on Friday amid broad-based selling seen across all sectors. Losses in banking, auto and metal stocks dragged the markets the most.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex nursed losses of 435 points, or 0.85 per cent, to end the day at 50,890 levels. In the intra-day trade, the index tanked 800 points from the day's high to hit a low of 50,624.&nbsp;

The Nifty50 index gave up the 15,000-mark and settled at 14,982 levels, down 137 points or 0.9 per cent. It hit an intra-day low of 14,898.

Global markets

Shares struggled to avoid a fourth straight day of losses on Friday as data showed eurozone business activity slowing in February, while German and British 10-year bond yields touched multi-month highs, driven up by bets on rising inflation.

The pan European index was up 0.1 per cent, while London's FTSE index was 0.1 per cent weaker.

In Asia, MSCI world equity benchmark was up 0.1 per cent, MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside of Japan was down 0.1 per cent, while E-mini futures for the S&amp;P 500 were broadly flat.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Domestic stock market indices ended lower for the fourth straight session on Friday amid broad-based selling seen across all sectors. Losses in banking, auto and metal stocks dragged the markets the most.

Domestic stock market indices ended lower for the fourth straight session on Friday amid broad-based selling seen across all sectors. Losses in banking, auto and metal stocks dragged the markets the most. BSE Sensex nursed losses of 435 points, or 0.85 per cent, to end the day at 50,890 levels. In the intra-day trade, the index tanked 800 points from the day's high to hit a low of 50,624. The Nifty50 index gave up the 15,000-mark and settled at 14,982 levels, down 137 points or 0.9 per cent. It hit an intra-day low of 14,898. Global markets Shares struggled to avoid a fourth straight day of losses on Friday as data showed eurozone business activity slowing in February, while German and British 10-year bond yields touched multi-month highs, driven up by bets on rising inflation. The pan European index was up 0.1 per cent, while London's FTSE index was 0.1 per cent weaker. In Asia, MSCI world equity benchmark was up 0.1 per cent, MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares outside of Japan was down 0.1 per cent, while E-mini futures for the S&P 500 were broadly flat. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex gives up 51,000 amid broad-based sell-off, dips 435 points

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower for the third day on the trot on Thursday.&nbsp;

The benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex tanked 379 points today to settle at 51,325 levels. From the day's high of 51,904, the index skid over 700 points to hit a low of 51,187. At close, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, M&amp;M, ICICI Bank, and HDFC, down up to 2.5 per cent, ended the day as the top losers.

Global markets

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.42 per cent, Australian stocks rose 0.01 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.14 per cent.

However, in signs that global sentiment was still buoyant, Euro Stoxx 50 futures were up 0.22 per cent, German DAX futures were up 0.15 per cent, and FTSE futures rose 0.3 per cent.

(With inputs from Reuters) &nbsp; &nbsp;

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower for the third day on the trot on Thursday. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex tanked 379 points today to settle at 51,325 levels.

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower for the third day on the trot on Thursday. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex tanked 379 points today to settle at 51,325 levels. From the day's high of 51,904, the index skid over 700 points to hit a low of 51,187. At close, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, M&M, ICICI Bank, and HDFC, down up to 2.5 per cent, ended the day as the top losers. Global markets MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.42 per cent, Australian stocks rose 0.01 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.14 per cent. However, in signs that global sentiment was still buoyant, Euro Stoxx 50 futures were up 0.22 per cent, German DAX futures were up 0.15 per cent, and FTSE futures rose 0.3 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex falls 379 points, Nifty ends below 15,150

After having reached fresh all-time highs, Sensex and Nifty retreated and closed the day’s trade in the red.&nbsp;

From its fresh record high level of 52,517, hit earlier today, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex tanked 650 points to hit a low of 51,864. The index, however, settled at 52,104 levels, down 50 points or 0.1 per cent.

The NSE's Nifty50, on the other hand, managed to hold the 15,300 level and ended at 15,313, down 1.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The index hit fresh lifetime high of 15,432 in the morning trade today.&nbsp;

Nifty Midcap 50 jumped 0.38% and the Smallcap 50 gained 0.40%. Among top gainers on BSE Sensex were Power Grid, up 6%, followed by ONGC’s 5% jump and NTPC. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were among the drags.

(With inputs from agencies)

After having reached fresh all-time highs, Sensex and Nifty retreated and closed the day’s trade in the red. From its fresh record high level of 52,517, hit earlier today, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 650 points to hit a low of 51,864.

After having reached fresh all-time highs, Sensex and Nifty retreated and closed the day’s trade in the red. From its fresh record high level of 52,517, hit earlier today, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 650 points to hit a low of 51,864. The index, however, settled at 52,104 levels, down 50 points or 0.1 per cent. The NSE's Nifty50, on the other hand, managed to hold the 15,300 level and ended at 15,313, down 1.25 points or 0.01 per cent. The index hit fresh lifetime high of 15,432 in the morning trade today. Nifty Midcap 50 jumped 0.38% and the Smallcap 50 gained 0.40%. Among top gainers on BSE Sensex were Power Grid, up 6%, followed by ONGC’s 5% jump and NTPC. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were among the drags. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends flat after volatile trade, Nifty at 15,313

BSE Sensex was trading above the crucial 52,000-mark for the first time ever, while the Nifty 50 crossed the psychological 15,300 level

Sensex hits 52,000-mark for the first time ever, Nifty at record highs

Indian stock markets ended the day’s trade at their highest ever closing levels on Monday. After touching a record high of 52,235.97 during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 609.83 points or 1.18 per cent up at its new closing peak of 52,154.13.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty soared 151.40 points or 1 per cent to finish at a record 15,314.70. It touched an intra-day peak of 15,340.15.

Axis Bank led the Sensex gainers' chart, climbing 5.88 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, SBI, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank.

On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Asian Paints and Titan were among the laggards, sliding up to 1.77 per cent.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.30 per cent higher at USD 63.24 per barrel.

The rupee gained 7 paise to settle at 72.68 against the US dollar.

Global markets

Global shares rose for the 11th day in a row to hit a fresh peak on optimism about the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and new fiscal aid from Washington, while tensions in the Middle East drove oil to a 13-month high.

With China and Hong Kong markets closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, Japan's Nikkei led the way, climbing 1.9 per cent to reclaim the 30,000-point level for the first time in more than three decades.

In Europe, shares scaled one-year highs on Monday with the pan-European STOXX 600 up 0.7 per cent. 
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Oil joined equity markets in pushing higher, reaching its highest level since January 2020. Brent crude rose 1.6 per cent to $63.41 a barrel. US crude oil gained 2.1 per cent to $60.74.

In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin recovered some of its overnight weakness to trade down 2.3 per cent at $47,539.49, below a record high of $49,714.66.

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

Indian stock markets ended the day’s trade at their highest ever closing levels on Monday. After touching a record high of 52,235.97 during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 609.

Indian stock markets ended the day’s trade at their highest ever closing levels on Monday. After touching a record high of 52,235.97 during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 609.83 points or 1.18 per cent up at its new closing peak of 52,154.13. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty soared 151.40 points or 1 per cent to finish at a record 15,314.70. It touched an intra-day peak of 15,340.15. Axis Bank led the Sensex gainers' chart, climbing 5.88 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, SBI, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Asian Paints and Titan were among the laggards, sliding up to 1.77 per cent. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 1.30 per cent higher at USD 63.24 per barrel. The rupee gained 7 paise to settle at 72.68 against the US dollar. Global markets Global shares rose for the 11th day in a row to hit a fresh peak on optimism about the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and new fiscal aid from Washington, while tensions in the Middle East drove oil to a 13-month high. With China and Hong Kong markets closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, Japan's Nikkei led the way, climbing 1.9 per cent to reclaim the 30,000-point level for the first time in more than three decades. In Europe, shares scaled one-year highs on Monday with the pan-European STOXX 600 up 0.7 per cent. Oil joined equity markets in pushing higher, reaching its highest level since January 2020. Brent crude rose 1.6 per cent to $63.41 a barrel. US crude oil gained 2.1 per cent to $60.74. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin recovered some of its overnight weakness to trade down 2.3 per cent at $47,539.49, below a record high of $49,714.66. (With inputs from Reuters)

Markets surge to lifetime highs: Sensex rallies 610 points, Nifty ends above 15,300 led by banks

Domestic stock market indices traded at record highs on Monday afternoon led by strong gains in banking stocks amid positive global cues.&nbsp;

Barring IT and media indices, all other sectors traded in the green led by Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG.&nbsp;

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BSE Sensex jumped to its lifetime high of 52,141.67, rallying 597.37 points during the morning trade on Monday.

The broader Nifty50 index also hovered above 15,300.

Banks and financial counters were the leading gainers in the market on Monday, with Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC Bank rising around 2.60 percent.

The benchmark index had closed above the 50,000 marks for the first time on February 3 this year, mainly driven by euphoria over the Union Budget. It closed above the 51,000 mark on February 8.

Markets have been rewarding investors of late as the BSE 30-share index has more than doubled from the massive lows it faced in March last year.

Proving to be a dreadful month for the domestic stock market, March 2020 saw the Sensex sinking a massive 8,828.8 points or 23 per cent during the month as concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy ravaged investor sentiments.

From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors witnessed a wide array of emotions in 2020.

Stock markets had depicted volatile trends during the last year, with the benchmark crashing to its one-year low of 25,638.9 on March 24, only to roar back to life during the later part of 2020 and hit its record high of 47,896.97 on the last day of trade on December 31.

In 2020, the benchmark index made monthly gains in seven, while closing with losses in five.

So far this year, the benchmark index has gained 4,390.34 points or 9.19 per cent.

Thanks to the ongoing rally, investor wealth has also been rising to new records and is currently at over Rs 205.47 lakh crore.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices traded at record highs on Monday afternoon led by strong gains in banking stocks amid positive global cues. Barring IT and media indices, all other sectors traded in the green led by Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG.

Domestic stock market indices traded at record highs on Monday afternoon led by strong gains in banking stocks amid positive global cues. Barring IT and media indices, all other sectors traded in the green led by Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG. Also read: Budget rejuvenates the bulls, stock markets at record high BSE Sensex jumped to its lifetime high of 52,141.67, rallying 597.37 points during the morning trade on Monday. The broader Nifty50 index also hovered above 15,300. Banks and financial counters were the leading gainers in the market on Monday, with Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC Bank rising around 2.60 percent. The benchmark index had closed above the 50,000 marks for the first time on February 3 this year, mainly driven by euphoria over the Union Budget. It closed above the 51,000 mark on February 8. Markets have been rewarding investors of late as the BSE 30-share index has more than doubled from the massive lows it faced in March last year. Proving to be a dreadful month for the domestic stock market, March 2020 saw the Sensex sinking a massive 8,828.8 points or 23 per cent during the month as concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy ravaged investor sentiments. From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors witnessed a wide array of emotions in 2020. Stock markets had depicted volatile trends during the last year, with the benchmark crashing to its one-year low of 25,638.9 on March 24, only to roar back to life during the later part of 2020 and hit its record high of 47,896.97 on the last day of trade on December 31. In 2020, the benchmark index made monthly gains in seven, while closing with losses in five. So far this year, the benchmark index has gained 4,390.34 points or 9.19 per cent. Thanks to the ongoing rally, investor wealth has also been rising to new records and is currently at over Rs 205.47 lakh crore. (With inputs from agencies)

Markets surge to lifetime highs: Sensex reaches 52,000; Nifty above 15,300-mark

Indian equity benchmarks held on to the comeback in afternoon trade, snapping a two-session losing streak, as investors weighed the benchmark index’s pace of gains against a slew of better-than-expected local earnings.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex rose 0.4% to 51,531, while the NSE Nifty 50 Index gained 0.4% as well to end the session at 15,173. Both indices had closed the previous to sessions lower after six days of gains, their longest winning streak in a month that took them to new highs.

Global markets

Asian shares rested at record highs on Thursday as investors digested recent meaty gains, while bulls were sustained by the promise of endless free money after a benign reading on U.S. inflation and a dovish Federal Reserve outlook.

Adding to the torpor was a lack of liquidity as markets in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were all on holiday.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.1 per cent. Japan's Nikkei was shut after ending at a 30-year peak on Wednesday, while Australia's main index held near an 11-month top.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Indian equity benchmarks held on to the comeback in afternoon trade, snapping a two-session losing streak, as investors weighed the benchmark index’s pace of gains against a slew of better-than-expected local earnings.

Indian equity benchmarks held on to the comeback in afternoon trade, snapping a two-session losing streak, as investors weighed the benchmark index’s pace of gains against a slew of better-than-expected local earnings. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.4% to 51,531, while the NSE Nifty 50 Index gained 0.4% as well to end the session at 15,173. Both indices had closed the previous to sessions lower after six days of gains, their longest winning streak in a month that took them to new highs. Global markets Asian shares rested at record highs on Thursday as investors digested recent meaty gains, while bulls were sustained by the promise of endless free money after a benign reading on U.S. inflation and a dovish Federal Reserve outlook. Adding to the torpor was a lack of liquidity as markets in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were all on holiday. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.1 per cent. Japan's Nikkei was shut after ending at a 30-year peak on Wednesday, while Australia's main index held near an 11-month top. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends 222 points higher, Nifty tops 15,150

Stock market indices pared day's losses to end Wednesday's volatile session marginally lower.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex closed 20 points lower at 51,309, after swinging 666.64 points intra-day. The broader markets however closed with decent gains. The BSE midcap index rose 0.7% while smallcap 0.4%.

NSE's Nifty50, on the other hand, closed 3 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 15,106.5 levels with 22 of the 50 constituents ending the day in the red.

Indian markets are up 11% so far this month on optimism from a growth-focused Budget and an upbeat outlook for companies, but the rally has been losing steam over two sessions.

Global markets

World shares rose to new all-time highs and European indexes strengthened, with market sentiment generally upbeat. In Europe, The STOXX 600 index rose 0.3 per cent, while German’s DAX rose 0.1 per cent.

Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei added 0.2 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.2 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.5 per cent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Stock market indices pared day's losses to end Wednesday's volatile session marginally lower. The S&P BSE Sensex closed 20 points lower at 51,309, after swinging 666.

Stock market indices pared day's losses to end Wednesday's volatile session marginally lower. The S&P BSE Sensex closed 20 points lower at 51,309, after swinging 666.64 points intra-day. The broader markets however closed with decent gains. The BSE midcap index rose 0.7% while smallcap 0.4%. NSE's Nifty50, on the other hand, closed 3 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 15,106.5 levels with 22 of the 50 constituents ending the day in the red. Indian markets are up 11% so far this month on optimism from a growth-focused Budget and an upbeat outlook for companies, but the rally has been losing steam over two sessions. Global markets World shares rose to new all-time highs and European indexes strengthened, with market sentiment generally upbeat. In Europe, The STOXX 600 index rose 0.3 per cent, while German’s DAX rose 0.1 per cent. Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei added 0.2 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.2 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.5 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex dips 20 points, Nifty holds 15,100

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended at record high levels Wednesday extending gains for the third straight session led by gains in banking, metal and pharma indices.&nbsp;

Broader markets also surged for the day with the midcap and smallcap indices up over 1 percent each.&nbsp;

At close, the Sensex was up 458.03 points or 0.92% at 50,255.75, while the Nifty rose 142.10 points or 0.97% to 14,790.

IndusInd Bank, Power Grid Corp, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Divis Lab were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Shree Cements, UltraTech Cement, Maruti Suzuki, ITC and UPL.

Global markets marched higher following renewed hopes for the passage of the USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill in the US.

In rest of Asia, bourses in Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended with gains, while Shanghai was in the red.

Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading on a positive note in early deals.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.36 per cent higher at USD 58.01 per barrel.

The Indian rupee ended on a flat note and settled 1 paisa higher at 72.95 (provisional) against the US dollar.

Stepping up their purchase of domestic shares, foreign institutional investors were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,181.56 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended at record high levels Wednesday extending gains for the third straight session led by gains in banking, metal and pharma indices.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended at record high levels Wednesday extending gains for the third straight session led by gains in banking, metal and pharma indices. Broader markets also surged for the day with the midcap and smallcap indices up over 1 percent each. At close, the Sensex was up 458.03 points or 0.92% at 50,255.75, while the Nifty rose 142.10 points or 0.97% to 14,790. IndusInd Bank, Power Grid Corp, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Divis Lab were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Shree Cements, UltraTech Cement, Maruti Suzuki, ITC and UPL. Global markets marched higher following renewed hopes for the passage of the USD 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill in the US. In rest of Asia, bourses in Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended with gains, while Shanghai was in the red. Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading on a positive note in early deals. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.36 per cent higher at USD 58.01 per barrel. The Indian rupee ended on a flat note and settled 1 paisa higher at 72.95 (provisional) against the US dollar. Stepping up their purchase of domestic shares, foreign institutional investors were net buyers to the tune of Rs 6,181.56 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex closes above 50,000, Nifty near 14,800

Domestic stock markets extended gains to end over 2 per cent higher on Tuesday, as investors continue to cheer Budget announcements amid positive global cues among. &nbsp; 
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BSE Sensex zoomed 1,197 points, or 2.46 per cent, to settle the day at 49,797.7 levels. The index reclaimed the 50,000 level in intra-day deals and hit a high of 50,154 before paring some of the gains. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, topped the 14,600-mark and closed at 14,648 levels, up 367 points or 2.57 per cent.&nbsp; 
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Most analysts are of the view that the equity markets reacted positively to the Budget primarily due to higher capital expenditure plans, status quo on direct taxes and no incremental taxes on capital gains.&nbsp; 
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Global cues&nbsp; 
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Global stock markets gained for a second day on Tuesday, spurred by increased optimism about economic stimulus and global recovery, while retail investors retreated from GameStop and their new-found interest in silver.&nbsp; 
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Positive momentum from Asia carried through to Europe, with the pan-European STOXX 600 edging up 0.9 per cent.&nbsp; 
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MSCI's world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was 0.4 per cent firmer after posting its strongest day in three months on Monday.&nbsp; 
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MSCI's gauge of Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan rose 1.5 per cent, with China's benchmark CSI300 Index climbing 1.5 per cent, helped by easing concerns about tight liquidity and falling cases of new coronavirus infections. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1 per cent.&nbsp; 
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E-mini futures for the S&amp;P 500 index added 0.8 per cent.&nbsp; 
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(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

Domestic stock markets extended gains to end over 2 per cent higher on Tuesday, as investors continue to cheer Budget announcements amid positive global cues among.

Domestic stock markets extended gains to end over 2 per cent higher on Tuesday, as investors continue to cheer Budget announcements amid positive global cues among. BSE Sensex zoomed 1,197 points, or 2.46 per cent, to settle the day at 49,797.7 levels. The index reclaimed the 50,000 level in intra-day deals and hit a high of 50,154 before paring some of the gains. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, topped the 14,600-mark and closed at 14,648 levels, up 367 points or 2.57 per cent. Most analysts are of the view that the equity markets reacted positively to the Budget primarily due to higher capital expenditure plans, status quo on direct taxes and no incremental taxes on capital gains. Global cues Global stock markets gained for a second day on Tuesday, spurred by increased optimism about economic stimulus and global recovery, while retail investors retreated from GameStop and their new-found interest in silver. Positive momentum from Asia carried through to Europe, with the pan-European STOXX 600 edging up 0.9 per cent. MSCI's world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was 0.4 per cent firmer after posting its strongest day in three months on Monday. MSCI's gauge of Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan rose 1.5 per cent, with China's benchmark CSI300 Index climbing 1.5 per cent, helped by easing concerns about tight liquidity and falling cases of new coronavirus infections. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1 per cent. E-mini futures for the S&P 500 index added 0.8 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex soars nearly 1,200 points, Nifty near 14,650 extending Budget day rally 

The domestic stock market indices ended Friday's session lower, down over 1 per cent, triggered by an across-the-board sell-off that saw all the Nifty sectoral indices ending the session in the red.

The BSE Sensex, which seemed well on course to reach the 50,000 mark, fell over 500 points during the day.

Sensex closed at 49,034.67, lower by 549.49 points, or 1.11 per cent, from its previous close of 49,584.16. It had opened at 49,656.71 and recorded an intra-day high of 49,656.71 and a low of 48,795.79 points.

The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange closed at 14,433.70, lower by 161.90 points, or 1.11 per cent, from its previous close.

Global markets

Prospects of tighter lockdowns in Germany and France as well as new Covid-19 restrictions in China cut into optimism about a global economic recovery. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5 per cent.&nbsp;

The German DAX was down 0.5 per cent and France's CAC 40 fell 0.6 per cent. UK's FTSE 100 also declined 0.6 per cent despite data showing that Britain’s economy recorded a smaller-than-expected contraction in November.

Meanwhile, Asian stocks had initially firmed on Thursday on a report that the stimulus package could be as big as $2 trillion, much more than markets were expecting. However, shares later erased gains with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 0.59 per cent.

Chinese blue-chips shed 0.97 per cent amid worries over rising COVID-19 cases in China, and after the Chinese central bank drained liquidity from the country's banking system, suggesting a tightening bias in monetary policy.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The domestic stock market indices ended Friday's session lower, down over 1 per cent, triggered by an across-the-board sell-off that saw all the Nifty sectoral indices ending the session in the red.

The domestic stock market indices ended Friday's session lower, down over 1 per cent, triggered by an across-the-board sell-off that saw all the Nifty sectoral indices ending the session in the red. The BSE Sensex, which seemed well on course to reach the 50,000 mark, fell over 500 points during the day. Sensex closed at 49,034.67, lower by 549.49 points, or 1.11 per cent, from its previous close of 49,584.16. It had opened at 49,656.71 and recorded an intra-day high of 49,656.71 and a low of 48,795.79 points. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange closed at 14,433.70, lower by 161.90 points, or 1.11 per cent, from its previous close. Global markets Prospects of tighter lockdowns in Germany and France as well as new Covid-19 restrictions in China cut into optimism about a global economic recovery. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5 per cent. The German DAX was down 0.5 per cent and France's CAC 40 fell 0.6 per cent. UK's FTSE 100 also declined 0.6 per cent despite data showing that Britain’s economy recorded a smaller-than-expected contraction in November. Meanwhile, Asian stocks had initially firmed on Thursday on a report that the stimulus package could be as big as $2 trillion, much more than markets were expecting. However, shares later erased gains with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 0.59 per cent. Chinese blue-chips shed 0.97 per cent amid worries over rising COVID-19 cases in China, and after the Chinese central bank drained liquidity from the country's banking system, suggesting a tightening bias in monetary policy. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends 549 points lower, as global mood changes confidence 

Domestic equity benchmark indices surged to new peaks as sentiment was boosted by a positive start to the quarterly earnings season and the commencement of vaccinations in the nation this week.

Frontline Sensex hit a record peak of 49,304 in the intra-day deals today before settling 486.8 points, or 1 per cent, higher at 49,269.32 levels. On the NSE, the Nifty50 ended at record closing peak of 14,484.75 levels, adding 137.5 points or 0.96 per cent today. Earlier today, the index touched lifetime high of 14,498.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated by 16 paise to close at 73.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a rebound in the American currency overseas.

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.47 against the US dollar and witnessed an intra-day high of 73.37 and a low of 73.50.

The local unit finally settled at 73.40, registering a fall of 16 paise over its previous close.

Global markets

European stocks slipped from over 10-month highs on Monday as investors booked profits after a strong week, while surging coronavirus cases across the continent and mainland China dragged down energy and mining stocks.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 per cent, with Germany's DAX index shedding 0.4 per cent and France's CAC 40 down 0.2 per cent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Domestic equity benchmark indices surged to new peaks as sentiment was boosted by a positive start to the quarterly earnings season and the commencement of vaccinations in the nation this week.

Domestic equity benchmark indices surged to new peaks as sentiment was boosted by a positive start to the quarterly earnings season and the commencement of vaccinations in the nation this week. Frontline Sensex hit a record peak of 49,304 in the intra-day deals today before settling 486.8 points, or 1 per cent, higher at 49,269.32 levels. On the NSE, the Nifty50 ended at record closing peak of 14,484.75 levels, adding 137.5 points or 0.96 per cent today. Earlier today, the index touched lifetime high of 14,498. Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated by 16 paise to close at 73.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a rebound in the American currency overseas. At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 73.47 against the US dollar and witnessed an intra-day high of 73.37 and a low of 73.50. The local unit finally settled at 73.40, registering a fall of 16 paise over its previous close. Global markets European stocks slipped from over 10-month highs on Monday as investors booked profits after a strong week, while surging coronavirus cases across the continent and mainland China dragged down energy and mining stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 per cent, with Germany's DAX index shedding 0.4 per cent and France's CAC 40 down 0.2 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex gains 486 points, ends above 49,250, Nifty tops 14,450

The frontline S&amp;P BSE Sensex ended the choppy session near record-high levels on Tuesday.

BSE Sensex closed at 48,437.78, up 261 points, or 0.54 per cent while the 50-stock NSE Nifty ended at 14,199. Axis Bank shares jumped 6.48% to end as the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, IndusInd Bank, and TCS.&nbsp;

Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices once again. Among Nifty sectoral indices, only Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty ended with losses. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Global markets

Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday amid uncertainty about Senate runoffs in Georgia. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.05 per cent, pulling back from a record high. Australian stocks fell 0.26 per cent. Chinese shares erased early losses and rose 0.52 per cent.

Japanese shares lost 0.34 per cent after a spokesman said the government will reach a decision on a state of emergency for Tokyo and surrounding cities on Thursday to curb coronavirus infections.&nbsp;

In Europe, stocks slipped as losses in defensive sectors offset gains in oil and retail stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2 per cent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The frontline S&P BSE Sensex ended the choppy session near record-high levels on Tuesday. BSE Sensex closed at 48,437.78, up 261 points, or 0.54 per cent while the 50-stock NSE Nifty ended at 14,199.

The frontline S&P BSE Sensex ended the choppy session near record-high levels on Tuesday. BSE Sensex closed at 48,437.78, up 261 points, or 0.54 per cent while the 50-stock NSE Nifty ended at 14,199. Axis Bank shares jumped 6.48% to end as the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, IndusInd Bank, and TCS. Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices once again. Among Nifty sectoral indices, only Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty ended with losses. Global markets Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday amid uncertainty about Senate runoffs in Georgia. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.05 per cent, pulling back from a record high. Australian stocks fell 0.26 per cent. Chinese shares erased early losses and rose 0.52 per cent. Japanese shares lost 0.34 per cent after a spokesman said the government will reach a decision on a state of emergency for Tokyo and surrounding cities on Thursday to curb coronavirus infections. In Europe, stocks slipped as losses in defensive sectors offset gains in oil and retail stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex closes 261 points higher, Nifty just shy of 14,200

Domestic stock market clinched fresh record highs in the intra-day session on Friday on sustained bullish momentum in the markets.&nbsp;

Frontline S&amp;P BSE Sensex nearly reached the 48,000-mark when it hit a fresh lifetime high of 47,980 levels. Its NSE counterpart, Nifty50, on the other hand touched a new peak of 14,050.

The indices, however, climbed-off record highs and settled the day around 0.2 per cent higher. The Sensex index ended the day at 47,869 levels, up 117.65 points or 0.25 per cent.&nbsp;

ITC (up 2.3 per cent), TCS, M&amp;M, and State Bank of India (SBI) were the top index gainers, while ICICI Bank (down 1.3 per cent), HDFC Bank, and Titan were the top drags on the index.

Nifty50 closed the day at fresh closing high, above the 14,000-mark, at 14,018.5 levels, up 37 points or 0.26 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market clinched fresh record highs in the intra-day session on Friday on sustained bullish momentum in the markets. Frontline S&P BSE Sensex nearly reached the 48,000-mark when it hit a fresh lifetime high of 47,980 levels.

Domestic stock market clinched fresh record highs in the intra-day session on Friday on sustained bullish momentum in the markets. Frontline S&P BSE Sensex nearly reached the 48,000-mark when it hit a fresh lifetime high of 47,980 levels. Its NSE counterpart, Nifty50, on the other hand touched a new peak of 14,050. The indices, however, climbed-off record highs and settled the day around 0.2 per cent higher. The Sensex index ended the day at 47,869 levels, up 117.65 points or 0.25 per cent. ITC (up 2.3 per cent), TCS, M&M, and State Bank of India (SBI) were the top index gainers, while ICICI Bank (down 1.3 per cent), HDFC Bank, and Titan were the top drags on the index. Nifty50 closed the day at fresh closing high, above the 14,000-mark, at 14,018.5 levels, up 37 points or 0.26 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Nifty closes above 14,000 for the first time ever, Sensex up 118 points

Indian equity markets have opened with a positive bias, extending their gains for the fifth straight day. Sentiment across the Asia Pacific is largely positive after U.S. equities surged to a record high overnight.

Sensex gained 310 points at 47,660 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 13,960 zone, inching closer to the landmark of 14,000. IndusInd Bank (up 2%), HCL Tech, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India (up 1%) were among the top Sensex gainers.

The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty Bank index, up 1 per cent, leading the gainers.

The broader markets tracked the gains in their benchmark peers, with the S&amp;P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent higher, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian equity markets have opened with a positive bias, extending their gains for the fifth straight day. Sentiment across the Asia Pacific is largely positive after U.

Indian equity markets have opened with a positive bias, extending their gains for the fifth straight day. Sentiment across the Asia Pacific is largely positive after U.S. equities surged to a record high overnight. Sensex gained 310 points at 47,660 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 13,960 zone, inching closer to the landmark of 14,000. IndusInd Bank (up 2%), HCL Tech, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India (up 1%) were among the top Sensex gainers. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty Bank index, up 1 per cent, leading the gainers. The broader markets tracked the gains in their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent higher, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex and Nifty trade at fresh record highs

Domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher Thursday led by gains in banking and pharma stocks amid positive global cues. 
 
BSE Sensex surges 529 points to end at 46,973, while the broader Nifty 50 index jumped 148 points to settle at 13,749. Out of 30 Sensex stocks, 20 shares ended in the green, led by Sun Pharma which jumped 3.22 per cent.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee hit the 77/$ mark earlier in the year. The fall in INR is understandable given the economic uncertainties and fall in growth rate that led to global investors rush to the greenback which is considered as a safe haven.&nbsp;

The depreciating rupee has had a positive impact on Indian exporters, IT companies. The Indian rupee has depreciated over 3.5% (YTD) in the year 2020.&nbsp;

This will be the third straight year of decline for the INR. It is one of the worst years for the Indian Rupee among its Asian peers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher Thursday led by gains in banking and pharma stocks amid positive global cues.

Domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent higher Thursday led by gains in banking and pharma stocks amid positive global cues. BSE Sensex surges 529 points to end at 46,973, while the broader Nifty 50 index jumped 148 points to settle at 13,749. Out of 30 Sensex stocks, 20 shares ended in the green, led by Sun Pharma which jumped 3.22 per cent. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee hit the 77/$ mark earlier in the year. The fall in INR is understandable given the economic uncertainties and fall in growth rate that led to global investors rush to the greenback which is considered as a safe haven. The depreciating rupee has had a positive impact on Indian exporters, IT companies. The Indian rupee has depreciated over 3.5% (YTD) in the year 2020. This will be the third straight year of decline for the INR. It is one of the worst years for the Indian Rupee among its Asian peers. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 529 points, Nifty ends at 13,749

Stock markets trimmed losses to end flat on Tuesday led by gains in heavyweights Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and HDFC.&nbsp;

However, the decline in RIL, ICICI Bank, HUL, Infosys and TCS capped the gains.&nbsp;

The Sensex ended 10 points higher at 46,263 while the Nifty rose 10 points to settle at 13,568. Meanwhile, broader markets outperformed benchmarks with the midcap index up 0.5 per cent and small-cap index up 0.2 per cent.&nbsp;

Globally, shares in Asia retreated after a mixed trade session on Wall Street.

Back home, disappointing macroeconomic inflation data and about of profit bookings led to a sharp decline.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock markets trimmed losses to end flat on Tuesday led by gains in heavyweights Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and HDFC. However, the decline in RIL, ICICI Bank, HUL, Infosys and TCS capped the gains.

Stock markets trimmed losses to end flat on Tuesday led by gains in heavyweights Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and HDFC. However, the decline in RIL, ICICI Bank, HUL, Infosys and TCS capped the gains. The Sensex ended 10 points higher at 46,263 while the Nifty rose 10 points to settle at 13,568. Meanwhile, broader markets outperformed benchmarks with the midcap index up 0.5 per cent and small-cap index up 0.2 per cent. Globally, shares in Asia retreated after a mixed trade session on Wall Street. Back home, disappointing macroeconomic inflation data and about of profit bookings led to a sharp decline. (With inputs from agencies)

Indices volatile: Sensex ends flat, Nifty holds 13,550

Domestic stock market shares edged higher on Friday, as the Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, amid stubbornly high inflation and signs of an economic revival.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex was trading 300 points up at 44,950 levels and the Nifty50 index was above the 13,200 level. 
 
Ultratech Cement (up 4%), Laren &amp; Toubro (up 2%), and ICICI Bank, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee opened higher by 12 paise at 73.81 per dollar on Friday versus Thursday's close of 73.93, amid buying seen in the domestic equity market. On December 3 rupee ended near day's low at 73.93 per dollar against the previous close of 73.80.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market shares edged higher on Friday, as the Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, amid stubbornly high inflation and signs of an economic revival.

Domestic stock market shares edged higher on Friday, as the Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged for a third straight meeting, amid stubbornly high inflation and signs of an economic revival. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 300 points up at 44,950 levels and the Nifty50 index was above the 13,200 level. Ultratech Cement (up 4%), Laren & Toubro (up 2%), and ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee opened higher by 12 paise at 73.81 per dollar on Friday versus Thursday's close of 73.93, amid buying seen in the domestic equity market. On December 3 rupee ended near day's low at 73.93 per dollar against the previous close of 73.80. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty at fresh record highs

Domestic stock market indices trimmed losses to end flat on Wednesday led by gains in metal, auto and IT sectors. 
 
The S&amp;P BSE Sensex settled 37 points, or 0.08 per cent lower at 44,618 levels while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,114 levels, up 4.7 points, or 0.04 per cent.&nbsp;

Global markets

World stocks hovered near record highs on Wednesday on hopes for a coronavirus vaccine and additional US economic stimulus, though enthusiasm for riskier assets left the dollar stuck at a 2-1/2 year low.

In Asia, China stocks erased earlier gains to end nearly flat.&nbsp;

US stock futures declined 0.23 per cent following a record closing high for Wall Street shares.

In commodities, oil prices fell in early trade but later pared some of the losses on news that Britain has become the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for use and that it will be rolled out from early next week.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Domestic stock market indices trimmed losses to end flat on Wednesday led by gains in metal, auto and IT sectors. The S&P BSE Sensex settled 37 points, or 0.08 per cent lower at 44,618 levels while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,114 levels, up 4.

Domestic stock market indices trimmed losses to end flat on Wednesday led by gains in metal, auto and IT sectors. The S&P BSE Sensex settled 37 points, or 0.08 per cent lower at 44,618 levels while NSE's Nifty ended at 13,114 levels, up 4.7 points, or 0.04 per cent. Global markets World stocks hovered near record highs on Wednesday on hopes for a coronavirus vaccine and additional US economic stimulus, though enthusiasm for riskier assets left the dollar stuck at a 2-1/2 year low. In Asia, China stocks erased earlier gains to end nearly flat. US stock futures declined 0.23 per cent following a record closing high for Wall Street shares. In commodities, oil prices fell in early trade but later pared some of the losses on news that Britain has become the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for use and that it will be rolled out from early next week. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends flat, Nifty around 13,100; auto, metal stocks rise

The domestic stock market rose on Tuesday following their best monthly gain since April, with sentiment lifted by data showing a smaller-than-expected contraction in Asia’s third-largest economy and broader optimism stemming from hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex was up over 350 points at 44,540 level and the Nifty50 index hovered above the 13,050-mark. Ultratech Cement (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Infosys, Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%).

All the sectoral indices are trading in the green, with the metal index up 1 per cent. Shree Cements, GAIL, UltraTech Cement, Infosys and Grasim were among major gainers on the Nifty.

Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 25 paise to 73.80 against the US dollar in the opening session on Tuesday, tracking strong domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market rose on Tuesday following their best monthly gain since April, with sentiment lifted by data showing a smaller-than-expected contraction in Asia’s third-largest economy and broader optimism stemming from hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The domestic stock market rose on Tuesday following their best monthly gain since April, with sentiment lifted by data showing a smaller-than-expected contraction in Asia’s third-largest economy and broader optimism stemming from hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine. The S&P BSE Sensex was up over 350 points at 44,540 level and the Nifty50 index hovered above the 13,050-mark. Ultratech Cement (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Infosys, Sun Pharma, PowerGrid, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%). All the sectoral indices are trading in the green, with the metal index up 1 per cent. Shree Cements, GAIL, UltraTech Cement, Infosys and Grasim were among major gainers on the Nifty. Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 25 paise to 73.80 against the US dollar in the opening session on Tuesday, tracking strong domestic equities and sustained foreign fund inflows. (With inputs from agencies)

Indices trade higher with Nifty above 13,000; Sensex jumps over 350 points

Domestic stock market indices today opened at fresh record highs on the back of positive global markets. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with Nifty Bank index added 1 per cent.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex gained 250 points at 44,330 levels and the broader Nifty50 index hit the psychological level of 13,000 for the first time ever.&nbsp;

At 9:35, the 30-scrip BSE Sensex was up by 328 points or 0.74% at 44,404.71. Similarly, 50-scrip NSE Nifty was trading at 13,014.95, up by 88.50 points or 0.68%.&nbsp;

Maruti Suzuki gained 2 per cent and was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Larsen &amp; Toubro, ICICI Bank, and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra also gained 1 per cent, each.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices today opened at fresh record highs on the back of positive global markets. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with Nifty Bank index added 1 per cent.

Domestic stock market indices today opened at fresh record highs on the back of positive global markets. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with Nifty Bank index added 1 per cent. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 250 points at 44,330 levels and the broader Nifty50 index hit the psychological level of 13,000 for the first time ever. At 9:35, the 30-scrip BSE Sensex was up by 328 points or 0.74% at 44,404.71. Similarly, 50-scrip NSE Nifty was trading at 13,014.95, up by 88.50 points or 0.68%. Maruti Suzuki gained 2 per cent and was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra also gained 1 per cent, each. (With inputs from agencies)

Nifty crosses 13,000 for the first time ever, Sensex at a record high

Indian stock market indices ended at a record close on Tuesday with Nifty crossing the 13,000-mark for the first time ever as signs of progress on a COVID-19 vaccine spurred hopes for a faster economic recovery.

The Sensex closed 445.87 points or 1.01% higher at a record high of 44,523.02. The NSE benchmark Nifty50 index settled 128.70 points or 1% higher at 13,055.15.&nbsp;

This is for the first time the index closed above the 13,000 mark, a new landmark for the index.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices ended at a record close on Tuesday with Nifty crossing the 13,000-mark for the first time ever as signs of progress on a COVID-19 vaccine spurred hopes for a faster economic recovery.

Indian stock market indices ended at a record close on Tuesday with Nifty crossing the 13,000-mark for the first time ever as signs of progress on a COVID-19 vaccine spurred hopes for a faster economic recovery. The Sensex closed 445.87 points or 1.01% higher at a record high of 44,523.02. The NSE benchmark Nifty50 index settled 128.70 points or 1% higher at 13,055.15. This is for the first time the index closed above the 13,000 mark, a new landmark for the index. (With inputs from agencies)

Nifty settles above 13,000 for the first time, Sensex at record closing high

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