Benchmark Sensex rebounded by over 176 points to finish at 33,970 on Thursday while the broader Nifty reclaimed the 10,500-mark as investors piled into recently- battered metal, capital goods, and consumer durables stocks.

The BSE benchmark Sensex opened higher at 33,912.49 and hovered in a range of 33,995.40 to 33,802.13 before finishing at 33,969.64, showing a gain of 176.26 points or 0.52 per cent.

The gauge had lost 263.45 points in the previous three sessions.

The NSE 50-share Nifty also closed higher by 61.60 points, or 0.59 per cent, at 10,504.80 after shuttling between 10,513 and 10,441.45.

Investor sentiment was bolstered after a monthly survey showed the Indian services sector returned to marginal growth in December as new orders broadly stabilised.

The BSE benchmark Sensex opened higher at 33,912.49 and hovered in a range of 33,995.40 to 33,802.13 before finishing at 33,969.64, showing a gain of 176.26 points or 0.52 per cent.

Benchmark Sensex rebounded by over 176 points to finish at 33,970 on Thursday while the broader Nifty reclaimed the 10,500-mark as investors piled into recently- battered metal, capital goods, and consumer durables stocks. The BSE benchmark Sensex opened higher at 33,912.49 and hovered in a range of 33,995.40 to 33,802.13 before finishing at 33,969.64, showing a gain of 176.26 points or 0.52 per cent. The gauge had lost 263.45 points in the previous three sessions. The NSE 50-share Nifty also closed higher by 61.60 points, or 0.59 per cent, at 10,504.80 after shuttling between 10,513 and 10,441.45. Investor sentiment was bolstered after a monthly survey showed the Indian services sector returned to marginal growth in December as new orders broadly stabilised.

Sensex rebounds 176 points; Nifty reclaims 10,500-mark

Indian shares closed little changed on Tuesday as caution prevailed ahead of corporate results next week, while oil retailers such as Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd fell after crude prices strengthened.

The benchmark BSE index ended flat at 33,812.26, while the broader NSE index closed 0.06 per cent higher at 10,442.20.

BPCL closed 2.5 per cent lower.

Indian shares closed little changed on Tuesday as caution prevailed ahead of corporate results next week, while oil retailers such as Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd fell after crude prices strengthened

Indian shares closed little changed on Tuesday as caution prevailed ahead of corporate results next week, while oil retailers such as Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd fell after crude prices strengthened. The benchmark BSE index ended flat at 33,812.26, while the broader NSE index closed 0.06 per cent higher at 10,442.20. BPCL closed 2.5 per cent lower.

Sensex, Nifty close little changed ahead of corporate results

Stocks lost early gains to trade flat in the morning session as banking, auto, FMCG and energy shares witnessed selling despite strong global cues.

The BSE Sensex was trading down by 36.06 points or 0.11 per cent at 33,776.69 at 09:50 am.

The 30-share index had risen by 148.38 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 33,961.13 in opening trade with all sectoral indices led by realty, power and infrastructure advancing by up to 0.82 per cent.

The broader Nifty also surrendered gains to trade down by 3.95 points or 0.04 per cent at 10,431.60.

SBI dropped the most by over 1 per cent among Sensex scrips. Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Bank and Asian Paints also dropped up to 1 per cent.

Stocks failed to hold onto gains after positive core industry data. Infra sector grew at the fastest pace in more than a year at 6.8 per cent in November 2017 on the back of robust performance in segments like refinery, steel and cement.

The big gainers that supported the Sensex include ONGC, NTPC, Coal India, Dr Reddy&#39;s, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bharti Airtel, rising by up to 1.87 per cent.

In the auto space, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and M&amp;M too were in keen demand largely on the back of encouraging sales data for December and gained up to 1.51 per cent.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng rose 1.58 per cent while Shanghai Composite index up 1.18 per cent in early trade today. Japanese markets remained closed today for an extended new year holiday.&nbsp;

The big gainers that supported the Sensex include ONGC, NTPC, Coal India, Dr Reddy's, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bharti Airtel, rising by up to 1.87 per cent

Stocks lost early gains to trade flat in the morning session as banking, auto, FMCG and energy shares witnessed selling despite strong global cues. The BSE Sensex was trading down by 36.06 points or 0.11 per cent at 33,776.69 at 09:50 am. The 30-share index had risen by 148.38 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 33,961.13 in opening trade with all sectoral indices led by realty, power and infrastructure advancing by up to 0.82 per cent. The broader Nifty also surrendered gains to trade down by 3.95 points or 0.04 per cent at 10,431.60. SBI dropped the most by over 1 per cent among Sensex scrips. Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Bank and Asian Paints also dropped up to 1 per cent. Stocks failed to hold onto gains after positive core industry data. Infra sector grew at the fastest pace in more than a year at 6.8 per cent in November 2017 on the back of robust performance in segments like refinery, steel and cement. The big gainers that supported the Sensex include ONGC, NTPC, Coal India, Dr Reddy's, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bharti Airtel, rising by up to 1.87 per cent. In the auto space, Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors and M&M too were in keen demand largely on the back of encouraging sales data for December and gained up to 1.51 per cent. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.58 per cent while Shanghai Composite index up 1.18 per cent in early trade today. Japanese markets remained closed today for an extended new year holiday.

Sensex, Nifty flat in early trade; auto, banking shares retreat

Indian shares ended lower on Monday, recording their biggest daily percentage fall in a month, with financial and IT stocks leading the losses.

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 244.08 points or 0.72 per cent at 33,812.75.

The broader NSE Nifty ended 95.15 points down or 0.90 per cent lower at 10,435.55.

Both the indexes ended 2017 with the biggest annual gain since 2014, with equities on a record-setting run last year.

Pharma stocks edged higher, with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd up 1.8 percent, among the top percentage gainers.

IT stocks fell, with the Nifty IT index down 0.4 percent after it climbed 12 percent last year.

Most global markets were shut on Monday.

Both the indexes ended 2017 with the biggest annual gain since 2014, with equities on a record-setting run last year.

Indian shares ended lower on Monday, recording their biggest daily percentage fall in a month, with financial and IT stocks leading the losses. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 244.08 points or 0.72 per cent at 33,812.75. The broader NSE Nifty ended 95.15 points down or 0.90 per cent lower at 10,435.55. Both the indexes ended 2017 with the biggest annual gain since 2014, with equities on a record-setting run last year. Pharma stocks edged higher, with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd up 1.8 percent, among the top percentage gainers. IT stocks fell, with the Nifty IT index down 0.4 percent after it climbed 12 percent last year. Most global markets were shut on Monday.

Sensex, Nifty start 2018 on weak note; see worst day in a month

The Nifty reclaimed the 10,500-mark and BSE barometer Sensex was back in the green today ahead of the expiry of December derivatives contracts.

At the start, the 50-share Nifty climbed to 10,515.90, up 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent.

The 30-share BSE index made a modest gain of 63.24 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 33,975.05. It had lost 98.80 points in the previous session.

All sectoral gauges led by metal and healthcare rose up to 1.07 per cent.

Fresh buying by investors in blue-chip stocks amid foreign capital inflows kept the momentum going. The leads from Wall street were positive, but Asian shares were little changed after an oil rally.

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to go in for a policy rate cut of 25 bps in April next year to signal lower lending rates, which are key to the economic recovery, stated a global brokerage report.

Today is the last session of December expiry in the derivatives segment.

Major gainers were Tata Steel, HUL and Sun Pharma, advancing up to 1.51 per cent.

At the start, the 50-share Nifty climbed to 10,515.90, up 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent

The Nifty reclaimed the 10,500-mark and BSE barometer Sensex was back in the green today ahead of the expiry of December derivatives contracts. At the start, the 50-share Nifty climbed to 10,515.90, up 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent. The 30-share BSE index made a modest gain of 63.24 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 33,975.05. It had lost 98.80 points in the previous session. All sectoral gauges led by metal and healthcare rose up to 1.07 per cent. Fresh buying by investors in blue-chip stocks amid foreign capital inflows kept the momentum going. The leads from Wall street were positive, but Asian shares were little changed after an oil rally. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to go in for a policy rate cut of 25 bps in April next year to signal lower lending rates, which are key to the economic recovery, stated a global brokerage report. Today is the last session of December expiry in the derivatives segment. Major gainers were Tata Steel, HUL and Sun Pharma, advancing up to 1.51 per cent.

Nifty goes above 10,500, Sensex in green ahead of F&O expiry

The benchmark Sensex today achieved yet another record by scaling 34,087 on the back of a rally in healthcare, power and oil stocks.

Oil prices surged to the highest level since mid-2015, breaching above the USD 60 a barrel, after a pipeline blast in Libya restricted Opec production.

The 30-share Sensex was up 76.71 points, or 0.22 per cent, to scale a new high of 34,087.32, breaching its previous intra-day record of 34,061.88 hit yesterday.

The gauge had gained 254.33 points in the previous two sessions.

The broader Nifty was however flat, up 1.75 points, or 0.01 per cent, at 10,533.25.

Major movers were Sun Pharma, NTPC, ONGC and Tata Motors, gaining up to 2.88 per cent.

Buying by domestic institutional investors continued ahead of December expiry tomorrow.

Asian stocks were mixed today in a holiday-shortened week.

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth a net Rs 544.50 crore yesterday while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 44.07 crore, provisional data showed.

Oil prices surged to the highest level since mid-2015, breaching above the USD 60 a barrel, after a pipeline blast in Libya restricted Opec production.

The benchmark Sensex today achieved yet another record by scaling 34,087 on the back of a rally in healthcare, power and oil stocks. Oil prices surged to the highest level since mid-2015, breaching above the USD 60 a barrel, after a pipeline blast in Libya restricted Opec production. The 30-share Sensex was up 76.71 points, or 0.22 per cent, to scale a new high of 34,087.32, breaching its previous intra-day record of 34,061.88 hit yesterday. The gauge had gained 254.33 points in the previous two sessions. The broader Nifty was however flat, up 1.75 points, or 0.01 per cent, at 10,533.25. Major movers were Sun Pharma, NTPC, ONGC and Tata Motors, gaining up to 2.88 per cent. Buying by domestic institutional investors continued ahead of December expiry tomorrow. Asian stocks were mixed today in a holiday-shortened week. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth a net Rs 544.50 crore yesterday while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 44.07 crore, provisional data showed.

Sensex creates a record at 34,087, oil stocks jump

Celebration and cheer replaced anxiety and uncertainty at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) office in Mumbai, after the benchmark Sensex conquered the 34,000 mark on Tuesday&#39;s early morning trade and closed at an all-time high.&nbsp;

A cake was also cut to mark the celebrations.&nbsp;

The 30-share index was up for the second straight session, hitting 34,010.61, a fresh closing high- with a gain of 70.31 points, or 0.21 per cent.&nbsp;

This was its highest close since Friday&#39;s 33,940.30.&nbsp;

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For the 50-share Nifty, the close was a fresh peak at 10,531.50, up 38.50 points, or 0.37 per cent, dismantling its previous record of 10,493 reached on Friday.

Reliance Communications made waves with a sharp rise of 30.78 per cent after the company announced yet another debt revival plan claiming full debt resolution by March.

Reliance Industries rose 1.03 per cent, Reliance Capital 7.02 per cent and Reliance Power 3.85 per cent.

Telecom, realty, metal and healthcare made gains of up to 2.28 per cent.

The mid-cap index rose for the eighth straight session, this time 0.76 per cent, ending at a record.&nbsp;

On the other hand, the small-cap index too ruled high for the seventh session, beating the Sensex with a gain of 0.64 per cent.

The analysts believe that the markets are running up on positive sentiment driven by hopes of a revival in quarterly earnings and a favourable budget.

The 30-share index was up for the second straight session, hitting 34,010.61, a fresh closing high- with a gain of 70.31 points, or 0.21 per cent

Celebration and cheer replaced anxiety and uncertainty at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) office in Mumbai, after the benchmark Sensex conquered the 34,000 mark on Tuesday's early morning trade and closed at an all-time high. A cake was also cut to mark the celebrations. The 30-share index was up for the second straight session, hitting 34,010.61, a fresh closing high- with a gain of 70.31 points, or 0.21 per cent. This was its highest close since Friday's 33,940.30. Mumbai: Celebration at Bombay Stock Exchange office after sensex breaches 34000 mark pic.twitter.com/fSzxYUQPwB — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2017 × For the 50-share Nifty, the close was a fresh peak at 10,531.50, up 38.50 points, or 0.37 per cent, dismantling its previous record of 10,493 reached on Friday. Reliance Communications made waves with a sharp rise of 30.78 per cent after the company announced yet another debt revival plan claiming full debt resolution by March. Reliance Industries rose 1.03 per cent, Reliance Capital 7.02 per cent and Reliance Power 3.85 per cent. Telecom, realty, metal and healthcare made gains of up to 2.28 per cent. The mid-cap index rose for the eighth straight session, this time 0.76 per cent, ending at a record. On the other hand, the small-cap index too ruled high for the seventh session, beating the Sensex with a gain of 0.64 per cent. The analysts believe that the markets are running up on positive sentiment driven by hopes of a revival in quarterly earnings and a favourable budget.

Celebrations at Bombay Stock Exchange office after Sensex breaches 34,000 mark

The Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

While the Sensex crossed the 34,000 mark for the first time ever, the Nifty hovered above the 10,500 mark today.&nbsp;

The 30-share index jumped 65.07 points, or 0.19 percent, to reach 34,005.37 in the early morning trade.&nbsp;

It received support from all sectoral indices, driven by technology and oil and gas. &nbsp;with gains of up to 0.90 percent.

The Nifty jumped 22.10 points, or 0.21 percent, to a new peak of 10.515.10.

Among the BSE indices, realty index gained the most by 0.89 per cent, followed by metal 0.87 per cent, infrastructure 0.53 per cent and oil &amp; gas 0.53 per cent.

On the other hand, banking index was down by 0.24 per cent and consumer durables by 0.12 per cent.

The top five Sensex gainers were ONGC (+1.24%), Wipro (+0.85%), Tata Steel (+0.85%), Asian Paints (+0.85%) and TCS (+0.73%), while the major losers were ICICI Bank (-0.71%), State Bank of India (-0.67%), Infosys (-0.66%), M&amp;M (-0.48%) and Coal India (-0.39%).

The Sensex opened at 33,980.76, moving up to 34,005.37 a short while later.?

The Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning. While the Sensex crossed the 34,000 mark for the first time ever, the Nifty hovered above the 10,500 mark today. The 30-share index jumped 65.07 points, or 0.19 percent, to reach 34,005.37 in the early morning trade. It received support from all sectoral indices, driven by technology and oil and gas. with gains of up to 0.90 percent. The Nifty jumped 22.10 points, or 0.21 percent, to a new peak of 10.515.10. Among the BSE indices, realty index gained the most by 0.89 per cent, followed by metal 0.87 per cent, infrastructure 0.53 per cent and oil & gas 0.53 per cent. On the other hand, banking index was down by 0.24 per cent and consumer durables by 0.12 per cent. The top five Sensex gainers were ONGC (+1.24%), Wipro (+0.85%), Tata Steel (+0.85%), Asian Paints (+0.85%) and TCS (+0.73%), while the major losers were ICICI Bank (-0.71%), State Bank of India (-0.67%), Infosys (-0.66%), M&M (-0.48%) and Coal India (-0.39%).

Sensex tops 34,000 for first time, Nifty hits record high

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-a-blistering-attack-mea-says-pakistan-heckled-kulbhushan-jadhavs-family-27755">In a blistering attack, MEA says Pakistan heckled Kulbhushan Jadhav&#39;s family</a>

The statement gave a detailed account of incidents that violated the terms mutually agreed upon by both the countries with respect to Jadhav&#39;s meeting with his family.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723">Vijay Rupani </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723">sworn</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rupani-sworn-in-as-gujarat-chief-minister-modi-shah-in-attendance-27723"> in as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah in attendance</a>

Vijay Rupani was sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat on Tuesday morning. A total of 20 ministers, including Rupani and Patel, took an oath of office today.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/newly-elected-gujarat-cabinet-to-hold-first-meeting-tomorrow-27747">Newly-elected Gujarat cabinet to hold first meeting tomorrow</a>

The meeting is scheduled for 10 am in Gandhinagar.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710">Sensex tops 34,000 for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710">first</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-tops-34000-for-first-time-nifty-hits-record-high-27710"> time, Nifty hits record high</a>

Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/suspected-us-drone-kills-militants-on-pakistan-afghan-border-27771">Suspected US drone kills militants on Pakistan-Afghan border</a>

It was not immediately clear whether the missile struck on the Afghan or Pakistani side or the border.

In a blistering attack, MEA says Pakistan heckled Kulbhushan Jadhav's family The statement gave a detailed account of incidents that violated the terms mutually agreed upon by both the countries with respect to Jadhav's meeting with his family. Vijay Rupani sworn in as Gujarat chief minister; Modi, Shah in attendance Vijay Rupani was sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat on Tuesday morning. A total of 20 ministers, including Rupani and Patel, took an oath of office today. Newly-elected Gujarat cabinet to hold first meeting tomorrow The meeting is scheduled for 10 am in Gandhinagar. Sensex tops 34,000 for first time, Nifty hits record high Sensex and Nifty rose in early trade to scale new highs on Tuesday morning. Suspected US drone kills militants on Pakistan-Afghan border It was not immediately clear whether the missile struck on the Afghan or Pakistani side or the border.

WION Evening News Brief, December 26, 2017

Dalal Street rejoiced as Nifty hits 10,500 for the first time. Sensex also rallied up over 200 points today.&nbsp;

Earlier today, S&amp;P BSE Sensex was shy of 46 points from hitting 34,000.

NSE Nifty was just 8 points away from the 10,500 mark for the first time.&nbsp;

Sensex smashed its Wednesday&#39;s record by touching 33,959.46 points today.

While Sensex opened at 33,768.47 points, it continued trading at 33,919.51 points.

Some of the top BSE gainers from the surge included Tata Consultancy Services, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, State Bank of India and Wipro among others.

Infosys, India&#39;s second largest IT company, witnessed a 52-week high in its share value, rising over 2%.

 
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Earlier today, S&P BSE Sensex was shy of 46 points from hitting 34,000

Dalal Street rejoiced as Nifty hits 10,500 for the first time. Sensex also rallied up over 200 points today. Earlier today, S&P BSE Sensex was shy of 46 points from hitting 34,000. NSE Nifty was just 8 points away from the 10,500 mark for the first time. Sensex smashed its Wednesday's record by touching 33,959.46 points today. While Sensex opened at 33,768.47 points, it continued trading at 33,919.51 points. Some of the top BSE gainers from the surge included Tata Consultancy Services, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, State Bank of India and Wipro among others. Infosys, India's second largest IT company, witnessed a 52-week high in its share value, rising over 2%.

Nifty hits 10,500 for first time, Sensex ends week on high note

The Sensex and Nifty rose on Friday, with financial stocks such as Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) boosting the indexes after it said it is selling two of its units to Quikr India.

Mortgage lender HDFC said it is selling HDFC Developers and HDFC Realty to online classified advertising platform Quikr India and added it has bought a stake in Quikr.

Housing Development Finance Corp rose 0.3 percent.

The Nifty was up 0.4 percent at 10,486.10 as of 0528 GMT, while the Sensex rose 0.5 percent to 33,939.59.

&quot;Things are looking reasonably good. Earnings are expected to be decent. Some of the key concerns like the fear that BJP (Bhartiya Janata Party) might lose Gujarat elections, implications of flattening yields in the US, crude oil concerns or domestic inflation..all these seem to have abated,&quot; said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer at Sanctum Wealth Management.

&quot;Investors are getting comfortable with valuations. As long as growth comes through, markets are going to move higher, although at a gradual pace.&quot;

For the week, the NSE index was on track to end 1.5 percent higher, while the BSE index looked set to gain 1.4 percent.

Among the gainers, state-run lenders such as State Bank of India rose 1.6 percent, pushing the Nifty PSU bank index 1.6 percent higher.

Refining stocks such as Reliance Industries Ltd gained, as oil prices dipped away from 2015 highs reached in the previous session weighed down by rising U.S. output.

Reliance Industries rose 0.8 percent.

Indian markets will be closed on Monday for Christmas.

Mortgage lender HDFC said it is selling HDFC Developers and HDFC Realty to online classified advertising platform Quikr India and added it has bought a stake in Quikr

The Sensex and Nifty rose on Friday, with financial stocks such as Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) boosting the indexes after it said it is selling two of its units to Quikr India. Mortgage lender HDFC said it is selling HDFC Developers and HDFC Realty to online classified advertising platform Quikr India and added it has bought a stake in Quikr. Housing Development Finance Corp rose 0.3 percent. The Nifty was up 0.4 percent at 10,486.10 as of 0528 GMT, while the Sensex rose 0.5 percent to 33,939.59. "Things are looking reasonably good. Earnings are expected to be decent. Some of the key concerns like the fear that BJP (Bhartiya Janata Party) might lose Gujarat elections, implications of flattening yields in the US, crude oil concerns or domestic inflation..all these seem to have abated," said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer at Sanctum Wealth Management. "Investors are getting comfortable with valuations. As long as growth comes through, markets are going to move higher, although at a gradual pace." For the week, the NSE index was on track to end 1.5 percent higher, while the BSE index looked set to gain 1.4 percent. Among the gainers, state-run lenders such as State Bank of India rose 1.6 percent, pushing the Nifty PSU bank index 1.6 percent higher. Refining stocks such as Reliance Industries Ltd gained, as oil prices dipped away from 2015 highs reached in the previous session weighed down by rising U.S. output. Reliance Industries rose 0.8 percent. Indian markets will be closed on Monday for Christmas.

Sensex, Nifty rise; financial stocks lead

The rupee firmed up 4 paise to 64 against the dollar today, taking cues from a higher opening in the domestic stock market.

The US currency lost muscle even as the Republican tax cut package moved closer to becoming a law.

In the opening session, the domestic unit went up 4 paise to 64 against the dollar.

Yesterday, it had gained 20 paise to close at a three-month high of 64.04, building on the momentum after the BJP&#39;s win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls.

The benchmark BSE Sensex today hit an all-time high of 33,956.31 by rising 119.57 points, or 0.35 per cent.

Nifty scaled a new peak of 10,494.45, up 31.25 points, or 0.29 per cent.

Nifty scaled a new peak of 10,494.45, up 31.25 points, or 0.29 per cent

The rupee firmed up 4 paise to 64 against the dollar today, taking cues from a higher opening in the domestic stock market. The US currency lost muscle even as the Republican tax cut package moved closer to becoming a law. In the opening session, the domestic unit went up 4 paise to 64 against the dollar. Yesterday, it had gained 20 paise to close at a three-month high of 64.04, building on the momentum after the BJP's win in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls. The benchmark BSE Sensex today hit an all-time high of 33,956.31 by rising 119.57 points, or 0.35 per cent. Nifty scaled a new peak of 10,494.45, up 31.25 points, or 0.29 per cent.

Sensex at an all-time high, rises by 119 points

Indian shares rose on Thursday, rebounding from two days of losses, after the US&nbsp;Federal Reserve raised rates but kept its outlook unchanged, although caution lingered ahead of the release of exit polls from elections in Gujarat.

The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.59 per cent at 33,246.7 while the broader NSE Nifty ended 0.58 per cent higher at 10,252.1. The indexes fell as much as 0.50 per cent each earlier in the day.

Caution lingered ahead of the release of exit polls from elections in Gujarat

Indian shares rose on Thursday, rebounding from two days of losses, after the US Federal Reserve raised rates but kept its outlook unchanged, although caution lingered ahead of the release of exit polls from elections in Gujarat. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.59 per cent at 33,246.7 while the broader NSE Nifty ended 0.58 per cent higher at 10,252.1. The indexes fell as much as 0.50 per cent each earlier in the day.

Sensex ends higher; Gujarat exit polls in focus

The stock market set the clock back today as the Sensex tumbled 228 points -- in a break with three sessions of gains -- after investor worry heightened over rising global oil prices ahead of inflation numbers.

Participants were at a crossroads as they had a clutch of macro pointers such as industrial production (IIP) and inflation in their sights, slated for release after market hours. Other Asian shares turned weak.

The Sensex closed at 33,227.99, down 227.80 points, or 0.68 per cent. The gauge had rallied 858.61 points in the previous three sessions.

The broader Nifty settled below the key 10,300-level, down 82.10 points, or 0.80 per cent, at 10,240.15.

&quot;With few cues to push ahead, the caution ahead of key macroeconomic release weighed on prices. Asian peers also offered little support with dollar&#39;s firmness ahead of key major central banks&#39; meetings. With pre-Budget talks under way, markets are also weighing the likelihood of the government levying taxes on long-term capital gains,&quot; said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.

Realty, power and banking were in the grip of selling.

Global Brent crude oil prices jumped above the USD 65 a barrel for the first time since 2015, which could spoil any chance of rate reduction by the Reserve Bank, traders said.

Losses in oil marketers such as HPCL, BPCL and IOC stocks too weighed.

The Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to issue an interest rate policy update on Wednesday, kicks off its meeting. It is expected to lift rates by 0.25 per cent.

Back home, in the Sensex pack, Coal India tanked the most, losing 2.45 per cent, followed by Cipla, down 2.17 per cent, after participants took profit off the table.

Other major losers were Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Tata Steel, ITC and L&amp;T.

Dr Reddy&#39;s took a different trajectory, advancing the most by 2.83 per cent after the company said it has received Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the USFDA for its Hyderabad facility.

Adani Ports, ONGC, Lupin, Infosys, SBI and Maruti Suzuki too rose.

On the sectoral front, telecom fell by the widest margin of 2.12 per cent. Realty, power and FMCG lost too.

A weak trend also extended to the broader markets, with BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices retreating up to 1.01 per cent.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers, diluting shares net Rs 185.60 crore yesterday while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought equities to the tune of Rs 108.94 crore, as per provisional data. PTI

The broader Nifty settled below the key 10,300 level, down 82.10 points, or 0.80%, at 10,240.15

The stock market set the clock back today as the Sensex tumbled 228 points -- in a break with three sessions of gains -- after investor worry heightened over rising global oil prices ahead of inflation numbers. Participants were at a crossroads as they had a clutch of macro pointers such as industrial production (IIP) and inflation in their sights, slated for release after market hours. Other Asian shares turned weak. The Sensex closed at 33,227.99, down 227.80 points, or 0.68 per cent. The gauge had rallied 858.61 points in the previous three sessions. The broader Nifty settled below the key 10,300-level, down 82.10 points, or 0.80 per cent, at 10,240.15. "With few cues to push ahead, the caution ahead of key macroeconomic release weighed on prices. Asian peers also offered little support with dollar's firmness ahead of key major central banks' meetings. With pre-Budget talks under way, markets are also weighing the likelihood of the government levying taxes on long-term capital gains," said Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services. Realty, power and banking were in the grip of selling. Global Brent crude oil prices jumped above the USD 65 a barrel for the first time since 2015, which could spoil any chance of rate reduction by the Reserve Bank, traders said. Losses in oil marketers such as HPCL, BPCL and IOC stocks too weighed. The Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to issue an interest rate policy update on Wednesday, kicks off its meeting. It is expected to lift rates by 0.25 per cent. Back home, in the Sensex pack, Coal India tanked the most, losing 2.45 per cent, followed by Cipla, down 2.17 per cent, after participants took profit off the table. Other major losers were Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Tata Steel, ITC and L&T. Dr Reddy's took a different trajectory, advancing the most by 2.83 per cent after the company said it has received Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the USFDA for its Hyderabad facility. Adani Ports, ONGC, Lupin, Infosys, SBI and Maruti Suzuki too rose. On the sectoral front, telecom fell by the widest margin of 2.12 per cent. Realty, power and FMCG lost too. A weak trend also extended to the broader markets, with BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices retreating up to 1.01 per cent. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned net sellers, diluting shares net Rs 185.60 crore yesterday while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought equities to the tune of Rs 108.94 crore, as per provisional data. PTI

Caution on inflation puts stocks to test, Sensex slides 228 points

Indian shares rose on Monday, tracking Asian peers that climbed on positive US payrolls and Chinese trade data, with investors continuing to bet on a possible win for the country&#39;s ruling party in a key state election.&nbsp;

Markets are hoping for a big success by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in Gujarat, with tens of thousands voting in the first stage of the polls on Saturday.

A victory would help boost the government&#39;s re-election prospects during general elections in 2019 and reinforce its reform agenda, although analysts said it was already being priced into markets, making the margin of a win crucial to further boost shares.&nbsp;Three recent big polls have predicted a victory for Modi&#39;s party, but with a greatly reduced majority.&nbsp;

&quot;If BJP wins, it&#39;s definitely good for the markets, but unless they win by a landslide like they did in Uttar Pradesh and surprise everyone, markets (NSE index) should remain rangebound in the 10,000-10,500 levels&quot;, said R.K. Gupta, managing director at Taurus Asset Management Company.&nbsp;

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.30 per cent at 10,296.35 as of 0619 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.35 per cent higher at 33,365.35.

The gains also tracked a 0.4 per cent increase in Asia shares ex-Japan after strong US payrolls data and better-than-expected Chinese trade data on Friday.&nbsp;

The PSU bank index rose as much as 1.7 per cent, with constituent State Bank of India up as much as 2 per cent.

Private sector lenders Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were up about 0.5 per cent each.&nbsp;Property developer Unitech Ltd rose as much as 19.2 per cent after a court allowed the government to take over management control of the debt-laden company on Friday.

Banks such as State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank saw a rise in share prices. BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty climbed on Monday

Indian shares rose on Monday, tracking Asian peers that climbed on positive US payrolls and Chinese trade data, with investors continuing to bet on a possible win for the country's ruling party in a key state election. Markets are hoping for a big success by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in Gujarat, with tens of thousands voting in the first stage of the polls on Saturday. A victory would help boost the government's re-election prospects during general elections in 2019 and reinforce its reform agenda, although analysts said it was already being priced into markets, making the margin of a win crucial to further boost shares. Three recent big polls have predicted a victory for Modi's party, but with a greatly reduced majority. "If BJP wins, it's definitely good for the markets, but unless they win by a landslide like they did in Uttar Pradesh and surprise everyone, markets (NSE index) should remain rangebound in the 10,000-10,500 levels", said R.K. Gupta, managing director at Taurus Asset Management Company. The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.30 per cent at 10,296.35 as of 0619 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.35 per cent higher at 33,365.35. The gains also tracked a 0.4 per cent increase in Asia shares ex-Japan after strong US payrolls data and better-than-expected Chinese trade data on Friday. The PSU bank index rose as much as 1.7 per cent, with constituent State Bank of India up as much as 2 per cent. Private sector lenders Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were up about 0.5 per cent each. Property developer Unitech Ltd rose as much as 19.2 per cent after a court allowed the government to take over management control of the debt-laden company on Friday.

Nifty, Sensex gain in early trade

Market benchmark Sensex surged 301 points to close at 33,250.30 today on unabated buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive global leads.&nbsp;The wider NSE Nifty too went past the 10,250-level.&nbsp;

The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a strong footing at 33,034.20 and maintained its upward trend to hit the day&#39;s high of 33,285.68 before ending at 33,250.30, up 301.09 points, or 0.91 per cent.&nbsp;The index had rallied 352.03 points in the previous session on value-buying by investors in recently-battered blue-chip stocks.

The Nifty finished the day at 10,265.65, a hefty gain of 98.95 points, or 0.97 per cent, after shuttling between 10,270.85 and 10,195.25.&nbsp;

On a weekly basis, the Sensex gained 417.36 points, or 1.27 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 143.85 points or 1.42 per cent.

Most Asian and European markets rallied as investors awaited major economic data from China and the US amid overnight gains at Wall Street following reports that President Donald Trump is planning to unveil a big-spending public works plan.

Most Asian and European markets rallied as investors awaited major economic data from China and the US

Market benchmark Sensex surged 301 points to close at 33,250.30 today on unabated buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive global leads. The wider NSE Nifty too went past the 10,250-level. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a strong footing at 33,034.20 and maintained its upward trend to hit the day's high of 33,285.68 before ending at 33,250.30, up 301.09 points, or 0.91 per cent. The index had rallied 352.03 points in the previous session on value-buying by investors in recently-battered blue-chip stocks. The Nifty finished the day at 10,265.65, a hefty gain of 98.95 points, or 0.97 per cent, after shuttling between 10,270.85 and 10,195.25. On a weekly basis, the Sensex gained 417.36 points, or 1.27 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 143.85 points or 1.42 per cent. Most Asian and European markets rallied as investors awaited major economic data from China and the US amid overnight gains at Wall Street following reports that President Donald Trump is planning to unveil a big-spending public works plan.

Sensex soars 301 pts, reclaims 33,000-mark

Sensex surged nearly 400 points today with capital goods, auto, power, metal, banks, gas and telecom stocks leading the way on Thursday.

BSE Sensex ended 1.08 per cent higher at 32,949.21 ensuring biggest single-day rise since November 1.

The Nifty closed up 1.22 per cent at 10,166.70, the biggest single-day gain since May 25.

The NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,000 level rising to 10,150 during the day.

Bharti Airtel rose over 5 per cent and Idea Cellular rose 4.5 per cent in intra-day trade.

State-run GAIL rose over 7 per cent with Mahanagar Gas, Indraprastha Gas and Petronet LNG leading the rally today.

The Nifty closed up 1.22 per cent at 10,166.70, the biggest single-day gain since May 25.

Sensex surged nearly 400 points today with capital goods, auto, power, metal, banks, gas and telecom stocks leading the way on Thursday. BSE Sensex ended 1.08 per cent higher at 32,949.21 ensuring biggest single-day rise since November 1. The Nifty closed up 1.22 per cent at 10,166.70, the biggest single-day gain since May 25. The NSE Nifty reclaimed the 10,000 level rising to 10,150 during the day. Bharti Airtel rose over 5 per cent and Idea Cellular rose 4.5 per cent in intra-day trade. State-run GAIL rose over 7 per cent with Mahanagar Gas, Indraprastha Gas and Petronet LNG leading the rally today.

Sensex surges over 350 points on auto, gas and bank stocks

The benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 108 points in opening trade following a cautious stance adopted by participants ahead of the RBI policy review amid weak Asian cues.

The 30-share index fell by 108.10 points, or 0.32 percent, to 32,761.62 as power, metal, infrastructure, capital goods, IT, tech, banking and auto stocks declined. 
 
The gauge had gained 36.78 points in the previous volatile session.

The NSE Nifty too was quoting 28.30 points, or 0.27 per cent, down at 10,099.45.

The RBI&#39;s two-day monetary policy review kicks off today and the decision is due tomorrow. This has led to selling by investors, which added to the negative mood. 
 
Weak Asian cues as technology stocks tracked a sell-off in their US counterparts that saw the Nasdaq tumbling over 1 per cent overnight, weighed on the sentiments, brokers said.

Major losers that dragged down the key indices include Adani Ports, NTPC, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, Coal India, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Bank, ONGC, L&amp;T, Dr Reddy&#39;s and SBI.

Among other Asian markets, Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng was down 0.39 percent while Japan&#39;s Nikkei shed 0.42 per cent in early session today. Shanghai Composite Index too shed 0.02 per cent. PTI

The NSE Nifty too was quoting 28.30 points, or 0.27%, down at 10,099.45

The benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 108 points in opening trade following a cautious stance adopted by participants ahead of the RBI policy review amid weak Asian cues. The 30-share index fell by 108.10 points, or 0.32 percent, to 32,761.62 as power, metal, infrastructure, capital goods, IT, tech, banking and auto stocks declined. The gauge had gained 36.78 points in the previous volatile session. The NSE Nifty too was quoting 28.30 points, or 0.27 per cent, down at 10,099.45. The RBI's two-day monetary policy review kicks off today and the decision is due tomorrow. This has led to selling by investors, which added to the negative mood. Weak Asian cues as technology stocks tracked a sell-off in their US counterparts that saw the Nasdaq tumbling over 1 per cent overnight, weighed on the sentiments, brokers said. Major losers that dragged down the key indices include Adani Ports, NTPC, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Wipro, Coal India, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Bank, ONGC, L&T, Dr Reddy's and SBI. Among other Asian markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.39 percent while Japan's Nikkei shed 0.42 per cent in early session today. Shanghai Composite Index too shed 0.02 per cent. PTI

Sensex slips 108 points ahead of RBI meet, on Asian cues

Indian shares edged lower on Friday as economic growth data came in largely as expected, failing to boost a market weighed down by concerns about the country`s fiscal deficit and global risk factors such as rising crude prices. 
 
Data late on Thursday showed India`s gross domestic product grew 6.3 percent in July-September, in line with expectations, as businesses started to overcome troubles after the bumpy launch of a national sales tax.

The data failed to lift sentiment after India reported its fiscal deficit reached 96 percent of the budgeted target for the fiscal year ending in March 2018, sending shares sharply lower on Thursday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is also meeting next week at a time of rising concern about a rally in crude prices, which rose following OPEC`s decision to extend production curbs.

Nearly all analysts expect the central bank to keep rates on hold.&nbsp;

&quot;Since there was a sharp run-up in the markets last week, there is a bit of profit-booking. Even though the GDP number is along expected lines, there is concern building up on the fiscal deficit front,&quot; said Hitesh Agarwal, EVP &amp; Head &ndash; Retail Research, Religare Securities Ltd.

The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.15 percent at 10,211.40 as of 0644 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.12 percent lower at 33,108.34. Both indexes were down around 1.7 percent for the week, heading for their biggest weekly loss since late September.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd led losses on the NSE index, falling as much as 2.1 percent. The stock had gained in the last five sessions. Banking stocks weighed on both indexes ahead of the RBI meeting. State Bank of India fell as much as 0.9 percent while ICICI Bank Ltd lost 0.8 percent.

However, the Nifty auto index gained about 1 percent as automakers reported sales for November. A private survey on Friday showed factory activity accelerated last month to the fastest pace since late last year, driven by a surge in new orders.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd rose 1.1 percent after posting a 14 percent rise in November sales. Tata Motors Ltd, expected to report later in the day, rose as much as 1.4 percent.

Data late on Thursday showed India`s gross domestic product grew 6.3 percent in July-September

Indian shares edged lower on Friday as economic growth data came in largely as expected, failing to boost a market weighed down by concerns about the country`s fiscal deficit and global risk factors such as rising crude prices. Data late on Thursday showed India`s gross domestic product grew 6.3 percent in July-September, in line with expectations, as businesses started to overcome troubles after the bumpy launch of a national sales tax. The data failed to lift sentiment after India reported its fiscal deficit reached 96 percent of the budgeted target for the fiscal year ending in March 2018, sending shares sharply lower on Thursday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is also meeting next week at a time of rising concern about a rally in crude prices, which rose following OPEC`s decision to extend production curbs. Nearly all analysts expect the central bank to keep rates on hold. "Since there was a sharp run-up in the markets last week, there is a bit of profit-booking. Even though the GDP number is along expected lines, there is concern building up on the fiscal deficit front," said Hitesh Agarwal, EVP & Head – Retail Research, Religare Securities Ltd. The broader NSE Nifty was down 0.15 percent at 10,211.40 as of 0644 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.12 percent lower at 33,108.34. Both indexes were down around 1.7 percent for the week, heading for their biggest weekly loss since late September. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd led losses on the NSE index, falling as much as 2.1 percent. The stock had gained in the last five sessions. Banking stocks weighed on both indexes ahead of the RBI meeting. State Bank of India fell as much as 0.9 percent while ICICI Bank Ltd lost 0.8 percent. However, the Nifty auto index gained about 1 percent as automakers reported sales for November. A private survey on Friday showed factory activity accelerated last month to the fastest pace since late last year, driven by a surge in new orders. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd rose 1.1 percent after posting a 14 percent rise in November sales. Tata Motors Ltd, expected to report later in the day, rose as much as 1.4 percent.

Sensex slips as fiscal deficit concerns weigh; banks fall

The benchmark The benchmark surged <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/moodys-upgrades-indias-credit-rating-first-time-since-2004-24407">414 points in early trade as Moody&#39;s upgraded</a> India&#39;s credit ratings.

Nifty also rallied climbing to 10,339.15 in opening trade.&nbsp;

Moody&rsquo;s said the goods and services tax(GST) will &quot;promote productivity&quot;, also forecasting India&#39;s GDP growth to grow at of 6.7 per cent for the fiscal year ended March 2018, with 7.5 per cent in 2019 and &quot;similarly robust&quot; levels from 2019 onward.

The credit agency also raised India&rsquo;s long-term foreign-currency bond ceiling to Baa1 from Baa2, and the long-term foreign-currency bank deposit ceiling to Baa2 from Baa3.&nbsp; 
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Nifty also rallied climbing to 10,339.15 in opening trade.?

The benchmark The benchmark surged 414 points in early trade as Moody's upgraded India's credit ratings. Nifty also rallied climbing to 10,339.15 in opening trade. Moody’s said the goods and services tax(GST) will "promote productivity", also forecasting India's GDP growth to grow at of 6.7 per cent for the fiscal year ended March 2018, with 7.5 per cent in 2019 and "similarly robust" levels from 2019 onward. The credit agency also raised India’s long-term foreign-currency bond ceiling to Baa1 from Baa2, and the long-term foreign-currency bank deposit ceiling to Baa2 from Baa3.

Sensex surges over 400 points after Moody's India upgrade

The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 103 points in early trade, extending gains for the third day on Monday as the government unveiled its new GST rates on Friday evening.

The NSE Nifty was up 11.25 points at 10,333 points.

On Friday, the GST Council had slashed the list of items in the top 28 per cent GST slab to 50 from 228 with the effect clearly seen in the markets on Monday.

As many as 178 items of daily use were shifted from the top tax bracket of 28 per cent to 18 per cent, while a uniform 5 per cent tax was prescribed for all restaurants, except five-star hotels.

&nbsp;M&amp;M, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, SBI and NTPC, rose&nbsp;by up to 2.10 per cent in early trade.

However, Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications Ltd&#39;s(RCom) shares slumped for the fourth day today after the company posted fourth straight quarterly loss.&nbsp;

RCom shares fell as much as 12.1 per cent in morning trade. 
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The NSE Nifty was up 11.25 points at 10,333 points.

The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 103 points in early trade, extending gains for the third day on Monday as the government unveiled its new GST rates on Friday evening. The NSE Nifty was up 11.25 points at 10,333 points. On Friday, the GST Council had slashed the list of items in the top 28 per cent GST slab to 50 from 228 with the effect clearly seen in the markets on Monday. As many as 178 items of daily use were shifted from the top tax bracket of 28 per cent to 18 per cent, while a uniform 5 per cent tax was prescribed for all restaurants, except five-star hotels. M&M, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, SBI and NTPC, rose by up to 2.10 per cent in early trade. However, Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications Ltd's(RCom) shares slumped for the fourth day today after the company posted fourth straight quarterly loss. RCom shares fell as much as 12.1 per cent in morning trade.

Sensex rises 103 points, RCom slumps

The BSE Sensex fell by over 97 points in early trade today, retreating from its record highs, on profit booking in metal, oil &amp; gas, banking, teck and PSU stocks after a recent rally.

Besides, capital outflows by foreign funds and a mixed trend at other Asian bourses and caution ahead of earnings from some more bluechip companies this week influenced the sentiment, brokers said.

The 30-share index retreated by 97.19 points or 0.28 per cent to 33,588.37 points as against Friday&#39;s record close of 33,685.56. It also touched an all-time high (intra-day) of 33,733.71.

The gauge had gained 1,121.34 in the previous session on Friday.

Sectoral indices led by metal, oil &amp; gas, banking, teck, and PSU were trading in the red, falling up to 0.95 per cent.

The NSE Nifty too slipped from a record by falling 31.10 points, or 0.29 per cent to 10,421.40. It had closed at record high of 10,452.50 after scaling an intra-day record of 10,461.70 on Friday.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 9,690.84 crore on Friday, according to provisional data released by stock exchanges.

Laggards that pulled down the key indices from the record were Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Asian paint, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy&#39;s, L&amp;T, Infosys and Tata Motors with losses of up to 2.24 per cent.

ONGC, Mahindra and Mahindra and Adani Ports rose up to 1.69 per cent. Gains of up to 1 per cent in HDFC Bank, ITC and Hindustan Unilever capped the Sensex losses.

Other Asian markets were mixed with Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng dropping 1.13 per cent while Japan&#39;s Nikkei moving up by 0.05 per cent in early trade. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.18 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.10 per cent higher in Friday&#39;s trade.

Besides, capital outflows by foreign funds and a mixed trend at other Asian bourses and caution ahead of earnings from some more bluechip companies this week influenced the sentiment, brokers said

The BSE Sensex fell by over 97 points in early trade today, retreating from its record highs, on profit booking in metal, oil & gas, banking, teck and PSU stocks after a recent rally. Besides, capital outflows by foreign funds and a mixed trend at other Asian bourses and caution ahead of earnings from some more bluechip companies this week influenced the sentiment, brokers said. The 30-share index retreated by 97.19 points or 0.28 per cent to 33,588.37 points as against Friday's record close of 33,685.56. It also touched an all-time high (intra-day) of 33,733.71. The gauge had gained 1,121.34 in the previous session on Friday. Sectoral indices led by metal, oil & gas, banking, teck, and PSU were trading in the red, falling up to 0.95 per cent. The NSE Nifty too slipped from a record by falling 31.10 points, or 0.29 per cent to 10,421.40. It had closed at record high of 10,452.50 after scaling an intra-day record of 10,461.70 on Friday. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 9,690.84 crore on Friday, according to provisional data released by stock exchanges. Laggards that pulled down the key indices from the record were Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Asian paint, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy's, L&T, Infosys and Tata Motors with losses of up to 2.24 per cent. ONGC, Mahindra and Mahindra and Adani Ports rose up to 1.69 per cent. Gains of up to 1 per cent in HDFC Bank, ITC and Hindustan Unilever capped the Sensex losses. Other Asian markets were mixed with Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropping 1.13 per cent while Japan's Nikkei moving up by 0.05 per cent in early trade. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.18 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.10 per cent higher in Friday's trade.

Sensex slips from record level, down 97 points

The Sensex surged 112 points to end at a fresh high of&nbsp;33,686 on Friday. The Nifty too hit reached a record of 10,452.50 after rising 29 points.

The 30-stock benchmark had opened at a record high in the morning too&nbsp;as financials gained, while healthcare and energy stocks edged lower as investors took a breather after a prolonged rally.

Investor sentiment has been upbeat in India with the government&rsquo;s recent announcement of a recapitalisation plan for banks.

Shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd surged as much as four per cent during the day to their highest level in over a decade. The stock has risen nearly 78 per cent this year as of Thursday&rsquo;s close.&nbsp;

Among losers, Glenmark Pharmacueticals Ltd fell as much as three per cent as a fall in second-quarter profit and sequential rise in debt concerned analysts.

The Sensex surged 112 points to end at a fresh high of 33,686 on Friday. The Nifty too hit reached a record of 10,452.50 after rising 29 points.

The Sensex surged 112 points to end at a fresh high of 33,686 on Friday. The Nifty too hit reached a record of 10,452.50 after rising 29 points. The 30-stock benchmark had opened at a record high in the morning too as financials gained, while healthcare and energy stocks edged lower as investors took a breather after a prolonged rally. Investor sentiment has been upbeat in India with the government’s recent announcement of a recapitalisation plan for banks. Shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd surged as much as four per cent during the day to their highest level in over a decade. The stock has risen nearly 78 per cent this year as of Thursday’s close. Among losers, Glenmark Pharmacueticals Ltd fell as much as three per cent as a fall in second-quarter profit and sequential rise in debt concerned analysts.

Sensex rises 112 points to end at fresh high

It was a trail-blazing show by stock markets on Wednesday after the Nifty bolted past 10,400 for the first time and the Sensex hit yet another record 33,451 on the back of India&#39;s jump on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/indias-rise-in-world-banks-ease-of-doing-business-rankings-521">Ease of Doing Business list</a>.

India went up by 30 notches to 100 on the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/what-is-ease-of-doing-business-23242">World Bank ranking</a>, released yesterday.

Also, eight core sectors growing to a six-month high of 5.2 per cent in September and positive leads from global market made investors bolder.

The 50-issue Nifty crossed the 10,400-level for the first time by gaining 67.85 points, or 0.65 per cent, to trade at a fresh life-time high of 10,403.15, surpassing its previous intra-day high of 10,384.50 touched on October 30.

The benchmark BSE Sensex too climbed 238.16 points, or 0.71 per cent, to trade at new record of 33,451.29, breaking its previous such reading of 33,340.17 reached on October 30.

Reflecting the market&#39;s bullish mood, all the sectoral indices led by banking and FMCG were trading in the positive zone, with gains of up to 1.36 per cent.

Big gainers included Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, SBI and Reliance Industries, rising by up to 3.69 per cent

Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng was up 0.66 per cent while Japan&#39;s Nikkei rose 1.42 per cent in their early trading. Shanghai Composite edged up 0.28 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.12 per cent higher yesterday.

India went up by 30 notches to 100 on the World Bank ranking, released yesterday.

It was a trail-blazing show by stock markets on Wednesday after the Nifty bolted past 10,400 for the first time and the Sensex hit yet another record 33,451 on the back of India's jump on Ease of Doing Business list. India went up by 30 notches to 100 on the World Bank ranking, released yesterday. Also, eight core sectors growing to a six-month high of 5.2 per cent in September and positive leads from global market made investors bolder. The 50-issue Nifty crossed the 10,400-level for the first time by gaining 67.85 points, or 0.65 per cent, to trade at a fresh life-time high of 10,403.15, surpassing its previous intra-day high of 10,384.50 touched on October 30. The benchmark BSE Sensex too climbed 238.16 points, or 0.71 per cent, to trade at new record of 33,451.29, breaking its previous such reading of 33,340.17 reached on October 30. Reflecting the market's bullish mood, all the sectoral indices led by banking and FMCG were trading in the positive zone, with gains of up to 1.36 per cent. Big gainers included Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, SBI and Reliance Industries, rising by up to 3.69 per cent Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 0.66 per cent while Japan's Nikkei rose 1.42 per cent in their early trading. Shanghai Composite edged up 0.28 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.12 per cent higher yesterday.

Nifty, Sensex ride on World Bank ranking, hit new high

Indian markets found itself on a fresh high for the fourth session today, with the Sensex jumping 109 points as state-owned lenders extended their&nbsp;rally.

The Nifty closed above 10,350.

The PSB stocks have been on a roll, especially since last week, driven by the government&#39;s mega Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan and encouraging quarterly earnings by more blue chip companies.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/stocks-scale-fresh-records-as-november-fo-series-opens-strong-23008">The BSE 30-share Sensex continued its upward march to touch a new all-time intra-day high of 33,340.17</a>, surpassing its previous high of 33,286.51 recorded on October 27.

But it lost ground due to profit-booking and settled at a new closing peak of 33,266.16, up 108.94 points, or 0.33 per cent. The Sensex surpassed its previous record of 33,157.22 touched on October 27.

In six days, the index has gained 876.19 points.

Similarly, the broader 50-issue NSE Nifty hit a new intra-day high of 10,384.50, bettering its record of 10,366.15 hit on October 27. However, due to profit-taking at record levels, it closed at 10,363.65, still a new high, up by 40.60 points or 0.39 per cent. It broke the previous record of 10,343.80 reached on October 26.

Traders said sentiment was upbeat in domestic energy stocks with Brent crude soaring to hit its highest level since July 2015 after Saudi Arabia agreed to support the extension of a global oil production cut agreement.&nbsp;

The PSB stocks have been on a roll, especially since last last week, driven by the government's mega Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan and encouraging quarterly earnings by more blue chip companies.

Indian markets found itself on a fresh high for the fourth session today, with the Sensex jumping 109 points as state-owned lenders extended their rally. The Nifty closed above 10,350. The PSB stocks have been on a roll, especially since last week, driven by the government's mega Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan and encouraging quarterly earnings by more blue chip companies. The BSE 30-share Sensex continued its upward march to touch a new all-time intra-day high of 33,340.17, surpassing its previous high of 33,286.51 recorded on October 27. But it lost ground due to profit-booking and settled at a new closing peak of 33,266.16, up 108.94 points, or 0.33 per cent. The Sensex surpassed its previous record of 33,157.22 touched on October 27. In six days, the index has gained 876.19 points. Similarly, the broader 50-issue NSE Nifty hit a new intra-day high of 10,384.50, bettering its record of 10,366.15 hit on October 27. However, due to profit-taking at record levels, it closed at 10,363.65, still a new high, up by 40.60 points or 0.39 per cent. It broke the previous record of 10,343.80 reached on October 26. Traders said sentiment was upbeat in domestic energy stocks with Brent crude soaring to hit its highest level since July 2015 after Saudi Arabia agreed to support the extension of a global oil production cut agreement.

Sensex, Nifty scale new peak, PSB stocks extend rally

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex climbed as much as 1.6 per cent to a record high of 33,117.33, buoyed by a surge in prices of banking shares after the Cabinet nod to a $32.43 billion plan to recapitalise state banks over the next two years.

State Bank of India, the biggest lender, rose more than 20 per cent. Punjab National Bank, the second biggest public sector lender, surged more than 33 per cent.

Bonds, however, fell, given the injection will be funded with debt, Reuters reported.

The benchmark NSE Nifty rose as much as 1.3 per cent to a record high of 10,340.55.

Bonds fell, with the benchmark 10-year bond yield up 3 basis points to 6.81 percent from its previous close. 
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The BSE Sensex climbed as much as 1.6% to a record high of 33,117.33

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex climbed as much as 1.6 per cent to a record high of 33,117.33, buoyed by a surge in prices of banking shares after the Cabinet nod to a $32.43 billion plan to recapitalise state banks over the next two years. State Bank of India, the biggest lender, rose more than 20 per cent. Punjab National Bank, the second biggest public sector lender, surged more than 33 per cent. Bonds, however, fell, given the injection will be funded with debt, Reuters reported. The benchmark NSE Nifty rose as much as 1.3 per cent to a record high of 10,340.55. Bonds fell, with the benchmark 10-year bond yield up 3 basis points to 6.81 percent from its previous close.

Sensex at record high, bank shares soar on recapitalisation plan

The Sensex and Nifty rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as expectations of good earnings lifted industry heavyweights such as HDFC Bank Ltd and Infosys Ltd ahead of their results later in the day.

Shares of HDFC Bank and Infosys gained 0.4 per cent each. Earnings so far for the July-September quarter have proved to be solid, lifting indexes to record highs earlier this month.

Investors have been eagerly awaiting the last quarter&#39;s results after strong gains in share markets this year pushed valuations for the NSE index&#39;s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio to 21.3, well above the historic five-year average of 16.8.

The results also come at a time when the economy has slowed to a more than three-year low due&nbsp;to the lingering impact of a ban on high-value currency notes late last year and the rollout of a national goods and services tax.

&quot;People are expecting earnings to match the valuations this quarter,&quot; said Jayant Manglik, president, Religare Securities.

&quot;This will be a litmus test for financial stocks to see the final effect of demonetisation.&quot;

The Nifty was up 0.35 per cent at 10,220.85 as of 0539 GMT, driven by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank Ltd.

The Sensex was 0.33 per cent higher at 32,614.44.

Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd was the top percentage gainer on the NSE index, rising as much as 3.2 per cent to its highest in over four months.

The Nifty PSU bank index was trading 1.1 per cent higher, having fallen 1.4 per cent this month, up to Monday&#39;s close.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd&#39;s shares rose as much as 2.1 per cent after its second-quarter profit jumped nearly 26 pct and at least two brokerages raised their target price.

The results also come at a time when the economy has slowed to a more than three-year low due to the lingering impact of a ban on high-value currency notes late last year and the rollout of a national goods and services tax

The Sensex and Nifty rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as expectations of good earnings lifted industry heavyweights such as HDFC Bank Ltd and Infosys Ltd ahead of their results later in the day. Shares of HDFC Bank and Infosys gained 0.4 per cent each. Earnings so far for the July-September quarter have proved to be solid, lifting indexes to record highs earlier this month. Investors have been eagerly awaiting the last quarter's results after strong gains in share markets this year pushed valuations for the NSE index's price-to-earnings (PE) ratio to 21.3, well above the historic five-year average of 16.8. The results also come at a time when the economy has slowed to a more than three-year low due to the lingering impact of a ban on high-value currency notes late last year and the rollout of a national goods and services tax. "People are expecting earnings to match the valuations this quarter," said Jayant Manglik, president, Religare Securities. "This will be a litmus test for financial stocks to see the final effect of demonetisation." The Nifty was up 0.35 per cent at 10,220.85 as of 0539 GMT, driven by HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank Ltd. The Sensex was 0.33 per cent higher at 32,614.44. Oil and Natural Gas Corp. Ltd was the top percentage gainer on the NSE index, rising as much as 3.2 per cent to its highest in over four months. The Nifty PSU bank index was trading 1.1 per cent higher, having fallen 1.4 per cent this month, up to Monday's close. Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd's shares rose as much as 2.1 per cent after its second-quarter profit jumped nearly 26 pct and at least two brokerages raised their target price.

Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade, sentiment positive ahead of HDFC Bank, Infosys results

Indian shares&nbsp;hit&nbsp;record&nbsp;closing&nbsp;highs&nbsp;on Monday as investors were encouraged by recent economic data which showed the country&#39;s merchandise exports surged in September, pushing the trade deficit to a seven-month low.

The broader NSE&nbsp;Nifty&nbsp;ended 0.62 per cent higher at 10,230.85, after rising to a&nbsp;record&nbsp;high earlier in the session.

The benchmark BSE&nbsp;Sensex&nbsp;closed up 0.62 per cent at 32,633.64, after&nbsp;hitting an all-time high early in the day.

Federal Bank Ltd gained about 7 percent after posting an upbeat second-quarter profit.

The broader NSE?Nifty?ended 0.62 per cent higher at 10,230.85, after rising to a?record?high earlier in the session

Indian shares hit record closing highs on Monday as investors were encouraged by recent economic data which showed the country's merchandise exports surged in September, pushing the trade deficit to a seven-month low. The broader NSE Nifty ended 0.62 per cent higher at 10,230.85, after rising to a record high earlier in the session. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.62 per cent at 32,633.64, after hitting an all-time high early in the day. Federal Bank Ltd gained about 7 percent after posting an upbeat second-quarter profit.

Sensex, Nifty close at record high

The Nifty touched a fresh high on Friday after data showed inflation unexpectedly held steady in September, while <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/tatas-to-merge-telecom-business-with-bharti-airtel-22355" target="_blank">Bharti Airtel surged on its deal to buy the Tata conglomerate&#39;s consumer mobile business.</a>

The NSE Nifty ended up 0.7 per cent at 10,167.45, its highest close ever, after having hit a record high of 10,191.90 intraday. The index was up 1.81 per cent for the week.

The benchmark BSE Sensex ended 0.78 per cent higher at 32,432.69. It rose 1.94 per cent for the week, its biggest such gain since the week ended July 14.

Bharti Airtel jumped 7.7 per cent.

Bharti Airtel surged on its deal to buy the Tata conglomerate's consumer mobile business

The Nifty touched a fresh high on Friday after data showed inflation unexpectedly held steady in September, while Bharti Airtel surged on its deal to buy the Tata conglomerate's consumer mobile business. The NSE Nifty ended up 0.7 per cent at 10,167.45, its highest close ever, after having hit a record high of 10,191.90 intraday. The index was up 1.81 per cent for the week. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended 0.78 per cent higher at 32,432.69. It rose 1.94 per cent for the week, its biggest such gain since the week ended July 14. Bharti Airtel jumped 7.7 per cent.

Nifty scales new peak, Bharti Airtel stocks surge

India&#39;s benchmark Sensex shot up 348 points to end at 32,182 on the back surge in oil &amp; gas, healthcare, FMCG and auto stocks

The broader National Stock Exchange(NSE Nifty) regained the 10k mark ending up 1.12 per cent to close at 10,096.40 - &nbsp;recording its biggest single-day gain since May 25. &nbsp;

Intra-day, the NSE had scaled a high 10,104.45.

The Sensex surge was its best single-session gain since July 10 when it jumped 355.01 points.

The Sensex was buoyed over the announcement of quarterly results by several big players including Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) and Reliance Industries(TCS).

TCS stocks gained about 2 per cent while Reliance Industries stocks climbed 4 per cent ahead of its quarterly results tomorrow.

The Sensex surge was its best single-session gain since July 10 when it jumped 355.01 points.

India's benchmark Sensex shot up 348 points to end at 32,182 on the back surge in oil & gas, healthcare, FMCG and auto stocks The broader National Stock Exchange(NSE Nifty) regained the 10k mark ending up 1.12 per cent to close at 10,096.40 - recording its biggest single-day gain since May 25. Intra-day, the NSE had scaled a high 10,104.45. The Sensex surge was its best single-session gain since July 10 when it jumped 355.01 points. The Sensex was buoyed over the announcement of quarterly results by several big players including Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) and Reliance Industries(TCS). TCS stocks gained about 2 per cent while Reliance Industries stocks climbed 4 per cent ahead of its quarterly results tomorrow.

Sensex, Nifty zoom ahead of results by TCS, Reliance Industries

The slip today showed up for the market after a four-day winning spell when the Sensex ended with losses and the Nifty settled below the crucial 9,900 as investors jostled to take money off the table.

Concerns about foreign capital flying out remained.

On the macro front, services sector activity expanded for the first time in three months in September, but only slightly. The Nikkei India Services PMI stood at 50.7 in September, from 47.5 in August.

The BSE 30-share index after a positive opening stretched to 31,772.41, but could not stay there for long buffeted by the selling pressure. It hit a low of 31,562.25 before settling lower by 79.68 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 31,592.03.

The index, which rose 174 points yesterday after the Reserve Bank decided to hold rates in line with expectations, had gained 512 points in the previous four sessions.

Reflecting the volatile trend, the NSE Nifty after shuttling between 9,945.95 and 9,881.855, closed down 26.20 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 9,888.70.

&quot;Market traded range bound with a negative bias due to lack of optimism to the upcoming earnings season. However, some positive development in auto sales numbers, core sector growth, and festival demand will add some light over the consolidation phase,&quot; said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd.

The outcome of tomorrow&#39;s GST Council meeting is also seen to decide the direction of the market in the short run.

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares net Rs 584.88 crore while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) dumped equities worth of Rs 632.14 crore yesterday, showed provisional data.

In stock-specific movement, PowerGrid took the biggest knock plunging 1.99 per cent to Rs 204.85 while ICICI Bank lost 1.54 per cent to Rs 271.75. Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Ltd and Sun Pharma also bogged down the key BSE index.

NTPC, Coal India, M&amp;M and RIL made headway, limiting the damage.

The BSE telecom index fell the most by 0.71 per cent. Others such as oil and gas, consumer durables and FMCG too suffered losses.

The broader markets gave a better account of themselves, the small-cap index was up 0.79 per cent and mid-cap 0.49 per cent.

Financial markets in China, Hong Kong and South Korea were shut today for public holidays. Japan&#39;s Nikkei ended flat.

European shares took a mixed line in the early session.

The Sensex ended with losses and the Nifty settled below the crucial 9,900-mark as investors jostled to take money off the table

The slip today showed up for the market after a four-day winning spell when the Sensex ended with losses and the Nifty settled below the crucial 9,900 as investors jostled to take money off the table. Concerns about foreign capital flying out remained. On the macro front, services sector activity expanded for the first time in three months in September, but only slightly. The Nikkei India Services PMI stood at 50.7 in September, from 47.5 in August. The BSE 30-share index after a positive opening stretched to 31,772.41, but could not stay there for long buffeted by the selling pressure. It hit a low of 31,562.25 before settling lower by 79.68 points, or 0.25 per cent, at 31,592.03. The index, which rose 174 points yesterday after the Reserve Bank decided to hold rates in line with expectations, had gained 512 points in the previous four sessions. Reflecting the volatile trend, the NSE Nifty after shuttling between 9,945.95 and 9,881.855, closed down 26.20 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 9,888.70. "Market traded range bound with a negative bias due to lack of optimism to the upcoming earnings season. However, some positive development in auto sales numbers, core sector growth, and festival demand will add some light over the consolidation phase," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd. The outcome of tomorrow's GST Council meeting is also seen to decide the direction of the market in the short run. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares net Rs 584.88 crore while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) dumped equities worth of Rs 632.14 crore yesterday, showed provisional data. In stock-specific movement, PowerGrid took the biggest knock plunging 1.99 per cent to Rs 204.85 while ICICI Bank lost 1.54 per cent to Rs 271.75. Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Ltd and Sun Pharma also bogged down the key BSE index. NTPC, Coal India, M&M and RIL made headway, limiting the damage. The BSE telecom index fell the most by 0.71 per cent. Others such as oil and gas, consumer durables and FMCG too suffered losses. The broader markets gave a better account of themselves, the small-cap index was up 0.79 per cent and mid-cap 0.49 per cent. Financial markets in China, Hong Kong and South Korea were shut today for public holidays. Japan's Nikkei ended flat. European shares took a mixed line in the early session.

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