Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, after having slipped into the red for two consecutive trading sessions, ended with 1% gain each on Friday.

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, after having slipped into the red for two consecutive trading sessions, ended with 1% gain each on Friday. S&P BSE Sensex gained 329 points to sit at 35,171 points, while the 50-stock NSE Nifty ended just a tad bit below the 10,400 mark at 10,383 points. The rupee opened with a positive note due to weakness in the dollar and coupled with lifetime increase in Indian FOREX reserves. However, cut in global growth forecast may curb the sharp appreciation in Indian rupee. For intraday trading, Rupee has strong support at 75.30 levels and resistance at 76.00 levels. Global markets Markets showed signs of optimism on Friday, with European shares opening higher and oil prices rising despite a record number of new COVID-19 infections in the United States. The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 49 countries, was up 0.3%, extending gains from late on Thursday. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5 per cent, for a weekly gain of around 0.7 per cent. Japan's Nikkei rose 1.3 per cent to sit 0.4 per cent higher for the week. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex closes 329 points higher, Nifty at 10,383

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed slightly lower today in a volatile session as downbeat growth outlook from the IMF and a surge in COVID-19 cases weighed on the sentiment.

Sensex ended the day at 34,799 or 277 points down from the day’s high and 309 points up from the day’s low. The 50-stock NSE Nifty settled at 10,277 points.

ITC, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and GAIL were the Nifty50 top gainers while Asian Paints, Hindalco, Indian Oil Corporation, Eicher Motors and HCL Technologies were the index top losers.

The IMF on Wednesday projected a sharp contraction of 4.5 per cent for the Indian economy in 2020, a “historic low,” citing the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic that has nearly stalled all economic activities, but said the country is expected to bounce back in 2021 with a robust six per cent growth rate.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed slightly lower today in a volatile session as downbeat growth outlook from the IMF and a surge in COVID-19 cases weighed on the sentiment.

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed slightly lower today in a volatile session as downbeat growth outlook from the IMF and a surge in COVID-19 cases weighed on the sentiment. Sensex ended the day at 34,799 or 277 points down from the day’s high and 309 points up from the day’s low. The 50-stock NSE Nifty settled at 10,277 points. ITC, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and GAIL were the Nifty50 top gainers while Asian Paints, Hindalco, Indian Oil Corporation, Eicher Motors and HCL Technologies were the index top losers. The IMF on Wednesday projected a sharp contraction of 4.5 per cent for the Indian economy in 2020, a “historic low,” citing the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic that has nearly stalled all economic activities, but said the country is expected to bounce back in 2021 with a robust six per cent growth rate. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end the day in red after a volatile session

Domestic stock market benchmark indices ended around 1.5 per cent higher on Tuesday, owing to across-the-board buying.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex rallied 519 points or 1.49 per cent to settle at 35,430 levels, while the Nifty50 index ended at 10,471, up 160 points or 1.55 per cent.

The Indian rupee settled stronger against the US dollar today, ending at 75.65 per dollar

Meanwhile, Moody’s Investors Service on Monday projected the Indian economy to shrink 3.1 per cent in 2020 and said clashes with China on the border also suggest rising geopolitical risks in the Asian region where countries are particularly vulnerable to changes in geopolitical dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market benchmark indices ended around 1.5 per cent higher on Tuesday, owing to across-the-board buying. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 519 points or 1.

Domestic stock market benchmark indices ended around 1.5 per cent higher on Tuesday, owing to across-the-board buying. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 519 points or 1.49 per cent to settle at 35,430 levels, while the Nifty50 index ended at 10,471, up 160 points or 1.55 per cent. The Indian rupee settled stronger against the US dollar today, ending at 75.65 per dollar Meanwhile, Moody’s Investors Service on Monday projected the Indian economy to shrink 3.1 per cent in 2020 and said clashes with China on the border also suggest rising geopolitical risks in the Asian region where countries are particularly vulnerable to changes in geopolitical dynamics. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends 519 points higher, Nifty at 10,471

The domestic stock market ended higher on Monday as gains in pharma and financial companies outweigh the impact of a record surge in domestic coronavirus cases.

The broader benchmark indices NSE Nifty was at 10,311.20, up 66.80 points or 0.65 per cent. The BSE Sensex closed at 34,911.32, up 179.59 points or 0.52 per cent.

In the sectoral indices, Bank, Pharma and Metal did well, meanwhile, IT ended in the red.

Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and Coal India were the top gainers. Whereas, Wipro, GAIL, and ONGC were the top laggards.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market ended higher on Monday as gains in pharma and financial companies outweigh the impact of a record surge in domestic coronavirus cases. The broader benchmark indices NSE Nifty was at 10,311.

The domestic stock market ended higher on Monday as gains in pharma and financial companies outweigh the impact of a record surge in domestic coronavirus cases. The broader benchmark indices NSE Nifty was at 10,311.20, up 66.80 points or 0.65 per cent. The BSE Sensex closed at 34,911.32, up 179.59 points or 0.52 per cent. In the sectoral indices, Bank, Pharma and Metal did well, meanwhile, IT ended in the red. Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and Coal India were the top gainers. Whereas, Wipro, GAIL, and ONGC were the top laggards. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty rise to 3-month highs; financials, pharma stocks rise

Domestic stock market indices advanced by 1.5 per cent on Friday led by gains by big firm which become net debt-free ahead of its March 2021 target.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex today gained 524 points or 1.53 per cent to settle at 34,732. Of 30 stocks on the index, 18 ended in the green and rest 12 in the red. Besides RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel were the major contributors to the index's gains.&nbsp;

NSE's Nifty50 ended at 10,244, up 153 points or 1.5 per cent with 33 constituents advancing, 16 declining and 1 remaining unchanged. Volatility index, India VIX, dipped over 5 per cent to 29.78 levels.&nbsp;

Every week, Sensex gained nearly 3 per cent while Nifty added 2.7 per cent.

Meanwhile, Asian shares wobbled in choppy trade as lingering concerns about a fresh spike in coronavirus cases offset growing hopes for a quick economic recovery. Japan's Nikkei gained by 0.55 per cent and South Korean stocks rose by 0.37 per cent amid concern about diplomatic tension with North Korea. Shares in China rose by 0.96 per cent led by gains in financials and healthcare sector while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng edged up by 0.73 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices advanced by 1.5 per cent on Friday led by gains by big firm which become net debt-free ahead of its March 2021 target. The S&P BSE Sensex today gained 524 points or 1.

Domestic stock market indices advanced by 1.5 per cent on Friday led by gains by big firm which become net debt-free ahead of its March 2021 target. The S&P BSE Sensex today gained 524 points or 1.53 per cent to settle at 34,732. Of 30 stocks on the index, 18 ended in the green and rest 12 in the red. Besides RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel were the major contributors to the index's gains. NSE's Nifty50 ended at 10,244, up 153 points or 1.5 per cent with 33 constituents advancing, 16 declining and 1 remaining unchanged. Volatility index, India VIX, dipped over 5 per cent to 29.78 levels. Every week, Sensex gained nearly 3 per cent while Nifty added 2.7 per cent. Meanwhile, Asian shares wobbled in choppy trade as lingering concerns about a fresh spike in coronavirus cases offset growing hopes for a quick economic recovery. Japan's Nikkei gained by 0.55 per cent and South Korean stocks rose by 0.37 per cent amid concern about diplomatic tension with North Korea. Shares in China rose by 0.96 per cent led by gains in financials and healthcare sector while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng edged up by 0.73 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end with gains for the third week in a row

Domestic stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with over 2 per cent gains on Thursday led by buying strong buying in financial stocks.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex jumped 700 points or over 2 per cent to settle at 34,208.05 levels while the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 10,000 and ended at 10,092, up 210.50 points or over 2 per cent. Volatility index, India VIX, dropped over 5 per cent to 31.58 levels.&nbsp;

Market turns positive for the week, posts biggest one-day gain since June.Financial heavyweights and Reliance Industries major contributors to the market.

Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal mines for commercial mining. PM Modi said that commercial coal block auction is a win-win situation for industry users as new resources will open up, states will earn more revenue, generating more job opportunities.

Global markets

Global stocks drifted on Thursday as spiking coronavirus cases in some US states and China crushed hopes of a quick global economic comeback from the pandemic. S&amp;P 500 mini futures clawed back losses during Asian trade to end 0.2 per cent lower. China's blue-chip CSI300 shares were a bright spot, adding 0.7 per cent.&nbsp;

In Europe, too, shares retreated. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 per cent after two straight days of gains, driven by optimism over global stimulus helping economies claw back from the coronavirus-led slide.

In commodities, oil prices ticked up after US oil product stocks shrank. Brent crude futures were up 37 cents at $41.08 a barrel at the time of writing of this report. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 25 cents to $38.21 a barrel.

Both benchmarks were down about 2 per cent earlier in the session.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with over 2 per cent gains on Thursday led by buying strong buying in financial stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 700 points or over 2 per cent to settle at 34,208.

Domestic stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with over 2 per cent gains on Thursday led by buying strong buying in financial stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 700 points or over 2 per cent to settle at 34,208.05 levels while the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 10,000 and ended at 10,092, up 210.50 points or over 2 per cent. Volatility index, India VIX, dropped over 5 per cent to 31.58 levels. Market turns positive for the week, posts biggest one-day gain since June.Financial heavyweights and Reliance Industries major contributors to the market. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi launched the auction process of 41 coal mines for commercial mining. PM Modi said that commercial coal block auction is a win-win situation for industry users as new resources will open up, states will earn more revenue, generating more job opportunities. Global markets Global stocks drifted on Thursday as spiking coronavirus cases in some US states and China crushed hopes of a quick global economic comeback from the pandemic. S&P 500 mini futures clawed back losses during Asian trade to end 0.2 per cent lower. China's blue-chip CSI300 shares were a bright spot, adding 0.7 per cent. In Europe, too, shares retreated. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 per cent after two straight days of gains, driven by optimism over global stimulus helping economies claw back from the coronavirus-led slide. In commodities, oil prices ticked up after US oil product stocks shrank. Brent crude futures were up 37 cents at $41.08 a barrel at the time of writing of this report. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 25 cents to $38.21 a barrel. Both benchmarks were down about 2 per cent earlier in the session. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 700 points, Nifty ends at 10,092

Indian benchmark equity indices closed in the red in a volatile trading session on Wednesday as investors weighed the consequences of Indo-China border conflict.

After gyrating 600.70 points during the day, the 30-share index closed 97.30 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 33,507.92. It had hit an intra-day high of 33,933.66 and a low of 33,332.96.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty settled 32.85 points, or 0.33 per cent, down at 9,881.15. It touched a high of 10,003.60 and a low of 9,833.80 in the session.

Global markets

Europe’s shares added to their best gains in almost a month as safety plays lost their lustre on Wednesday, with hopes of a rapid economic recovery standing firm against a resurgence of global coronavirus cases.

In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei eased 0.5 per cent, after jumping almost 5 per cent on Tuesday for its biggest daily gain in three months. Chinese blue chips recovered from an early dip to finish steady.&nbsp;

In the overnight trade, the Dow ended Tuesday up 2.04 per cent, while the S&amp;P 500 gained 1.90 per cent and the Nasdaq 1.75 per cent.

In commodities, oil prices declined on Wednesday as data showed an increase in US crude and fuel inventories. Brent crude futures were down 29 cents, or 0.7 per cent, at $40.67 a barrel at the time of writing of this report, and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell 43 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $37.95 a barrel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)

Indian benchmark equity indices closed in the red in a volatile trading session on Wednesday as investors weighed the consequences of Indo-China border conflict.

Indian benchmark equity indices closed in the red in a volatile trading session on Wednesday as investors weighed the consequences of Indo-China border conflict. After gyrating 600.70 points during the day, the 30-share index closed 97.30 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 33,507.92. It had hit an intra-day high of 33,933.66 and a low of 33,332.96. Similarly, the NSE Nifty settled 32.85 points, or 0.33 per cent, down at 9,881.15. It touched a high of 10,003.60 and a low of 9,833.80 in the session. Global markets Europe’s shares added to their best gains in almost a month as safety plays lost their lustre on Wednesday, with hopes of a rapid economic recovery standing firm against a resurgence of global coronavirus cases. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei eased 0.5 per cent, after jumping almost 5 per cent on Tuesday for its biggest daily gain in three months. Chinese blue chips recovered from an early dip to finish steady. In the overnight trade, the Dow ended Tuesday up 2.04 per cent, while the S&P 500 gained 1.90 per cent and the Nasdaq 1.75 per cent. In commodities, oil prices declined on Wednesday as data showed an increase in US crude and fuel inventories. Brent crude futures were down 29 cents, or 0.7 per cent, at $40.67 a barrel at the time of writing of this report, and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell 43 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $37.95 a barrel. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends 97 points lower amid India-China face-off

The domestic stock market benchmark indices witnessed a volatile trade today due to escalating tensions between India and China.&nbsp;

At close, the Sensex ended 376.42 points or 1.13 per cent at 33,605.22, and the Nifty ended 100.30 points or 1.02 per cent at 9,914. Broader markets ended the session on a mixed note as Nifty Midcap100 index closed 0.44 per cent higher while Nifty Smallcap100 index slipped 0.11 per cent.

Nifty Bank moves 384 points higher at 20,297 and Midcap 62 points to 14,231. Financial heavyweights like HDFC twins and ICICI Bank help Nifty close higher.IT stocks gain with rupee weakening to 76.21 against US dollar; TCS and Infosys up 1-2%. Tata Motors slips 6% after reporting a weak Q4.

The HDFC twins (both up 4%) were the top Sensex gainers while Axis Bank and Tech Mahindra (both down 2%) were the main laggards. In the Sensex pack, 15 stocks advanced while as many declined.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market benchmark indices witnessed a volatile trade today due to escalating tensions between India and China. At close, the Sensex ended 376.42 points or 1.

The domestic stock market benchmark indices witnessed a volatile trade today due to escalating tensions between India and China. At close, the Sensex ended 376.42 points or 1.13 per cent at 33,605.22, and the Nifty ended 100.30 points or 1.02 per cent at 9,914. Broader markets ended the session on a mixed note as Nifty Midcap100 index closed 0.44 per cent higher while Nifty Smallcap100 index slipped 0.11 per cent. Nifty Bank moves 384 points higher at 20,297 and Midcap 62 points to 14,231. Financial heavyweights like HDFC twins and ICICI Bank help Nifty close higher.IT stocks gain with rupee weakening to 76.21 against US dollar; TCS and Infosys up 1-2%. Tata Motors slips 6% after reporting a weak Q4. The HDFC twins (both up 4%) were the top Sensex gainers while Axis Bank and Tech Mahindra (both down 2%) were the main laggards. In the Sensex pack, 15 stocks advanced while as many declined. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends 376 points higher, Nifty ends higher despite volatility

Domestic stock market indices ended with over 1.5 per cent cut on Monday, on weak global cues and a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases.&nbsp;

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 552 points or 1.63 per cent lower at 33,229 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 159 points or 1.6 per cent at 9,814. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank down by 3.8 per cent, realty by 3 per cent, financial service by 2.9 per cent and FMCG by 1.5 per cent. 
Private banks suffered heavy losses with IndusInd Bank down by 7.2 per cent at Rs 490.40 per share while Axis Bank slipped by 4.5 per cent and ICICI Bank by 3.8 per cent. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv fell by 3.9 per cent and 3.3 per cent respectively.&nbsp;

The other prominent losers included Tata Motors, Tata Steel, ITC, NTPC and Bharat Petroleum Corporation. However, Reliance Industries gained by 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,612.30 per share as its partly paid shares which were issued in the recent rights offer, got listed on stock exchanges.

Global markets

Fears that the second wave of COVID-19 infections is underway sent jitters across global markets on Monday with stocks and oil under pressure while investors bought into safe havens such as German government debt.

The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 2.5 per cent with all sectors and regional markets trading deep in the red after losses accelerated in the final hours of trading in Asia.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices ended with over 1.5 per cent cut on Monday, on weak global cues and a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 552 points or 1.

Domestic stock market indices ended with over 1.5 per cent cut on Monday, on weak global cues and a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 552 points or 1.63 per cent lower at 33,229 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 159 points or 1.6 per cent at 9,814. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank down by 3.8 per cent, realty by 3 per cent, financial service by 2.9 per cent and FMCG by 1.5 per cent. Private banks suffered heavy losses with IndusInd Bank down by 7.2 per cent at Rs 490.40 per share while Axis Bank slipped by 4.5 per cent and ICICI Bank by 3.8 per cent. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv fell by 3.9 per cent and 3.3 per cent respectively. The other prominent losers included Tata Motors, Tata Steel, ITC, NTPC and Bharat Petroleum Corporation. However, Reliance Industries gained by 1.48 per cent to Rs 1,612.30 per share as its partly paid shares which were issued in the recent rights offer, got listed on stock exchanges. Global markets Fears that the second wave of COVID-19 infections is underway sent jitters across global markets on Monday with stocks and oil under pressure while investors bought into safe havens such as German government debt. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 2.5 per cent with all sectors and regional markets trading deep in the red after losses accelerated in the final hours of trading in Asia. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex slips 552 points, Nifty ends just above 9,800 on global cues

After tumbling over 3.5 per cent in the early deals, the benchmark indices made a sharp comeback to end 0.7 per cent higher.&nbsp;

The 30-share Sensex rose 1,432 points from intraday’s low and settled at 33,781. Similarly, Nifty 50 managed to jump over 400 points from day’s low to close the session at 9,973.

The rupee opened weak at 76.10 at the interbank forex market, but recouped most of the losses and finally ended the day at 75.84 against the US dollar, down 5 paise over its last close.

It had settled at 75.79 against the US dollar on Thursday.

Global markets

A slump in global shares extended to its fourth day running on Friday and oil tumbled over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace of recovery from lockdowns.&nbsp;

MSCI’s 49-country index of world stocks slipped 0.5 per cent to an 11-day low, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan sank 1.3 per cent.

In Europe, the STOXX 600 Index swung between gains and losses after opening and was last down 0.6 per cent, extending a run of losses to five days in a row.

After tumbling over 3.5 per cent in the early deals, the benchmark indices made a sharp comeback to end 0.7 per cent higher. The 30-share Sensex rose 1,432 points from intraday’s low and settled at 33,781.

After tumbling over 3.5 per cent in the early deals, the benchmark indices made a sharp comeback to end 0.7 per cent higher. The 30-share Sensex rose 1,432 points from intraday’s low and settled at 33,781. Similarly, Nifty 50 managed to jump over 400 points from day’s low to close the session at 9,973. The rupee opened weak at 76.10 at the interbank forex market, but recouped most of the losses and finally ended the day at 75.84 against the US dollar, down 5 paise over its last close. It had settled at 75.79 against the US dollar on Thursday. Global markets A slump in global shares extended to its fourth day running on Friday and oil tumbled over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could stunt the pace of recovery from lockdowns. MSCI’s 49-country index of world stocks slipped 0.5 per cent to an 11-day low, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan sank 1.3 per cent. In Europe, the STOXX 600 Index swung between gains and losses after opening and was last down 0.6 per cent, extending a run of losses to five days in a row.

Sensex erases 1,200-point loss to end higher, Nifty scales 9,950 again

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex tumbled 709 points or over 2 per cent on Thursday, led by losses in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, as a sell-off in global equities hit investor sentiment.

After touching a low of 33,480.42, the 30-share index settled 708.68 points, or 2.07 per cent, lower at 33,538.37. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty tanked 214.15 points, or 2.12 per cent, to close at 9,902.&nbsp;

The investor sentiment took a hit post US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome. The US central bank projected a 6.5 per cent decline in the US economy's gross domestic product (GDP) this year and a 9.3 per cent unemployment rate at the year's end.

Market sentiment also took a hit as new coronavirus infections continued to rise in India with cases now near 2.9 lakh. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 709 points or over 2 per cent on Thursday, led by losses in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, as a sell-off in global equities hit investor sentiment.

The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 709 points or over 2 per cent on Thursday, led by losses in Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, as a sell-off in global equities hit investor sentiment. After touching a low of 33,480.42, the 30-share index settled 708.68 points, or 2.07 per cent, lower at 33,538.37. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty tanked 214.15 points, or 2.12 per cent, to close at 9,902. The investor sentiment took a hit post US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome. The US central bank projected a 6.5 per cent decline in the US economy's gross domestic product (GDP) this year and a 9.3 per cent unemployment rate at the year's end. Market sentiment also took a hit as new coronavirus infections continued to rise in India with cases now near 2.9 lakh. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex slumps 709 points on global sell-off

The domestic stock market on Wednesday ended in the positive territory, supported by last-minute buying in counters such as Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC, TCS, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex ended the day at 34,247.05, up 290 points or 0.86 per cent with IndusInd Bank (up nearly 8 per cent) being the top gainer and Hero MotoCorp (down nearly 4 per cent) the biggest loser.&nbsp;

NSE's Nifty ended at 10,116, up 69.50 points or 0.69 per cent. Of 50 constituents, 28 advanced and 22 declined. India VIX, the volatility gauge, slipped nearly 3 per cent to 29.35 levels.&nbsp;

The other prominent gainers were Hindalco and Tata Consultancy Services.&nbsp;

However, Hero MotoCorp slipped by 3.4 per cent a day after the company reported Q4 FY20 standalone profit of Rs 621 crore, down 15 per cent from Q4 FY19. GAIL, ONGC, Coal India, Bajaj Auto, Titan, Tata Steel and Britannia too traded with a negative bias.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Asian stock markets gained for the 10th consecutive session. Japan`s Nikkei rose by 0.15 per cent while South Korea`s Kospi crawled up by 0.31 per cent. But Hong Kong`s Hang Seng was down marginally by 0.03 per cent.

(With inputs from ANI)

The domestic stock market on Wednesday ended in the positive territory, supported by last-minute buying in counters such as Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC, TCS, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank.

The domestic stock market on Wednesday ended in the positive territory, supported by last-minute buying in counters such as Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC, TCS, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank. The S&P BSE Sensex ended the day at 34,247.05, up 290 points or 0.86 per cent with IndusInd Bank (up nearly 8 per cent) being the top gainer and Hero MotoCorp (down nearly 4 per cent) the biggest loser. NSE's Nifty ended at 10,116, up 69.50 points or 0.69 per cent. Of 50 constituents, 28 advanced and 22 declined. India VIX, the volatility gauge, slipped nearly 3 per cent to 29.35 levels. The other prominent gainers were Hindalco and Tata Consultancy Services. However, Hero MotoCorp slipped by 3.4 per cent a day after the company reported Q4 FY20 standalone profit of Rs 621 crore, down 15 per cent from Q4 FY19. GAIL, ONGC, Coal India, Bajaj Auto, Titan, Tata Steel and Britannia too traded with a negative bias. Meanwhile, Asian stock markets gained for the 10th consecutive session. Japan`s Nikkei rose by 0.15 per cent while South Korea`s Kospi crawled up by 0.31 per cent. But Hong Kong`s Hang Seng was down marginally by 0.03 per cent. (With inputs from ANI)

Nifty ends above 10,100, Sensex up 290 points

The domestic equity market slipped over a per cent on Tuesday amid across-the-board sell-off with the financials taking the biggest knock.

Sensex shed 414 points or 1.2 per cent to settle at 33,956.69 while NSE's Nifty ended at 10,047, down 121 points or 1.19 per cent. Nifty Bank lost 462 points or over 2 per cent to 20,724.90 levels. Volatility index, India VIX, climbed over 2 per cent to 30.26 levels.&nbsp;

India’s economy will shrink by 3.2 per cent in the current fiscal, the World Bank said on Monday as it joined a chorus of international agencies that are forecasting a contraction in growth rate due to the coronavirus lockdown halting economic activity. The Washington-based multilateral lender said that the COVID-19 pandemic and the multi-phased lockdown imposed to curb its spread has resulted in a devastating blow to the Indian economy.

Global markets

Asian stocks extended their winning streak for the ninth consecutive session on Tuesday and oil prices rose as the lifting of coronavirus lockdowns in many countries fed investor hopes of a relatively quick global economic recovery. Australia’s S&amp;P/ASX 200 surged 2.6 per cent, China’s blue-chip CSI300 index advanced 0.7 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 1.6 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei bucked the trend to be down 0.6 per cent.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic equity market slipped over a per cent on Tuesday amid across-the-board sell-off with the financials taking the biggest knock. Sensex shed 414 points or 1.

The domestic equity market slipped over a per cent on Tuesday amid across-the-board sell-off with the financials taking the biggest knock. Sensex shed 414 points or 1.2 per cent to settle at 33,956.69 while NSE's Nifty ended at 10,047, down 121 points or 1.19 per cent. Nifty Bank lost 462 points or over 2 per cent to 20,724.90 levels. Volatility index, India VIX, climbed over 2 per cent to 30.26 levels. India’s economy will shrink by 3.2 per cent in the current fiscal, the World Bank said on Monday as it joined a chorus of international agencies that are forecasting a contraction in growth rate due to the coronavirus lockdown halting economic activity. The Washington-based multilateral lender said that the COVID-19 pandemic and the multi-phased lockdown imposed to curb its spread has resulted in a devastating blow to the Indian economy. Global markets Asian stocks extended their winning streak for the ninth consecutive session on Tuesday and oil prices rose as the lifting of coronavirus lockdowns in many countries fed investor hopes of a relatively quick global economic recovery. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 surged 2.6 per cent, China’s blue-chip CSI300 index advanced 0.7 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 1.6 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei bucked the trend to be down 0.6 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex plunges 850 points from day’s high, Nifty ends 535 points down

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading over 1 per cent higher on Friday led by gains in index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

During the initial trade, the Sensex rose 376 points to touch an intra-day high of 34,357.30 points.

The stock markets trimmed major gains tracking a mixed trend in the Asian indices.

Around 11:30 am, it was trading at 34,089.60, higher by 108.90 or 0.32 per cent from the previous close of 33,980.70.

Similarly, NSE Nifty rose 63.15 points, or 0.63%, to 10,092.20.

Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 19 paise to 75.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as strong domestic equity supported by foreign fund inflows boosted investor sentiments.

Forex traders said positive domestic stock market, sustained foreign fund inflows, weak American currency and upbeat risk appetite supported the rupee.

The rupee opened on a strong note at 75.38 at the interbank forex market, up 19 paise over its last close.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading over 1 per cent higher on Friday led by gains in index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading over 1 per cent higher on Friday led by gains in index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank. During the initial trade, the Sensex rose 376 points to touch an intra-day high of 34,357.30 points. The stock markets trimmed major gains tracking a mixed trend in the Asian indices. Around 11:30 am, it was trading at 34,089.60, higher by 108.90 or 0.32 per cent from the previous close of 33,980.70. Similarly, NSE Nifty rose 63.15 points, or 0.63%, to 10,092.20. Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 19 paise to 75.38 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as strong domestic equity supported by foreign fund inflows boosted investor sentiments. Forex traders said positive domestic stock market, sustained foreign fund inflows, weak American currency and upbeat risk appetite supported the rupee. The rupee opened on a strong note at 75.38 at the interbank forex market, up 19 paise over its last close. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex up 300 points, Nifty trades above 10,100

The domestic stock markets were fluctuating between gains on losses in Thursday's early deals ahead of the F&amp;O (futures &amp; options) weekly expiry.

Among headline indices, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex hovered around 34,000 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below the 10,100-mark. Tech Mahindra (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank gained 1 per cent each. On the other hand, Titan dipped 3 per cent.

Among Sensex gainers were Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, TCS, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank, all up in the range of 1-3 per cent. On the side, Titan Company was the top Sensex laggard, down 3 per cent followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, ONGC, M&amp;M, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI).&nbsp;

The domestic stock markets were fluctuating between gains on losses in Thursday's early deals ahead of the F&O (futures & options) weekly expiry. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 34,000 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below the 10,100-mark.

The domestic stock markets were fluctuating between gains on losses in Thursday's early deals ahead of the F&O (futures & options) weekly expiry. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 34,000 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below the 10,100-mark. Tech Mahindra (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank gained 1 per cent each. On the other hand, Titan dipped 3 per cent. Among Sensex gainers were Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, TCS, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank, all up in the range of 1-3 per cent. On the side, Titan Company was the top Sensex laggard, down 3 per cent followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, ONGC, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI).

Sensex, Nifty volatile, swinging between gains and losses

The domestic stock markets were trading over one per cent higher on Thursday, lifted by rally in financials for second straight day, ahead of the expiry of futures and options contracts of May series.&nbsp;

At 1:30 pm, Sensex was up 571.26 points or 1.81% at 32176.48, and the Nifty jumped 169.70 points or 1.82% at 9484.65.

Hero MotoCorp and Larsen &amp; Tubro (both up 5%) were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, the HDFC twins also inched 2 per cent higher and contributed majorly to the index's up move.

Gold edged up on after hitting a two-week low in the previous session as the rift between Washington and Beijing over Hong Kong escalated, with prices also supported by the central bank and government largesse to cushion the blow from the pandemic.

The domestic stock markets were trading over one per cent higher on Thursday, lifted by rally in financials for second straight day, ahead of the expiry of futures and options contracts of May series.

The domestic stock markets were trading over one per cent higher on Thursday, lifted by rally in financials for second straight day, ahead of the expiry of futures and options contracts of May series. At 1:30 pm, Sensex was up 571.26 points or 1.81% at 32176.48, and the Nifty jumped 169.70 points or 1.82% at 9484.65. Hero MotoCorp and Larsen & Tubro (both up 5%) were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, the HDFC twins also inched 2 per cent higher and contributed majorly to the index's up move. Gold edged up on after hitting a two-week low in the previous session as the rift between Washington and Beijing over Hong Kong escalated, with prices also supported by the central bank and government largesse to cushion the blow from the pandemic.

Sensex rises 500 points, Nifty above 9,450 as banks, autos gain

The domestic stock market indices on Tuesday opened higher on May 20 with Nifty above 8,900 level.

At 09:40 IST, the Sensex was up 234.43 points or 0.79% at 30,434.34, and the Nifty was up 75.10 points or 0.85% at 8,954.20.&nbsp;

About 392 shares have advanced, 220 shares declined, and 29 shares are unchanged.

IRCTC surged 5 per cent after the Indian Railways decided to double the number of Shramik special trains to 400 a day by this week.

The domestic stock market indices on Tuesday opened higher on May 20 with Nifty above 8,900 level. At 09:40 IST, the Sensex was up 234.43 points or 0.79% at 30,434.

The domestic stock market indices on Tuesday opened higher on May 20 with Nifty above 8,900 level. At 09:40 IST, the Sensex was up 234.43 points or 0.79% at 30,434.34, and the Nifty was up 75.10 points or 0.85% at 8,954.20. About 392 shares have advanced, 220 shares declined, and 29 shares are unchanged. IRCTC surged 5 per cent after the Indian Railways decided to double the number of Shramik special trains to 400 a day by this week.

Sensex gains 230 points, Nifty above 8,950

Indian markets declined over 1 per cent on Friday, pulled down by auto and bank stocks, amid mixed global cues.

The 30-share Sensex slipped below 31,000-mark, to trade at 30,947, down 175 points or 0.53 per cent. While broader Nifty 50 index breached the crucial 91,00-mark and was ruling at 9,088 with a loss of 54 points or 0.59 per cent.&nbsp;

Out of 30 Sensex stocks that constitute BSE Sensex, 20 scrips were trading in negative territory. M&amp;M was the top Sensex loser down 3.27 per cent, followed by Maruti, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Finance.

Indian markets declined over 1 per cent on Friday, pulled down by auto and bank stocks, amid mixed global cues. The 30-share Sensex slipped below 31,000-mark, to trade at 30,947, down 175 points or 0.

Indian markets declined over 1 per cent on Friday, pulled down by auto and bank stocks, amid mixed global cues. The 30-share Sensex slipped below 31,000-mark, to trade at 30,947, down 175 points or 0.53 per cent. While broader Nifty 50 index breached the crucial 91,00-mark and was ruling at 9,088 with a loss of 54 points or 0.59 per cent. Out of 30 Sensex stocks that constitute BSE Sensex, 20 scrips were trading in negative territory. M&M was the top Sensex loser down 3.27 per cent, followed by Maruti, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Finance.

Sensex slips below 31,000, down over 300 points, Nifty trades below 9,100

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled over 2.5 per cent lower on Thursday mainly dragged by financials and IT stocks.

At the close, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex stood at 31,123, down 886 points or 2.8 per cent while Nifty ended at 9,143, down 241 points or 2.57 per cent.&nbsp;

Global markets

World stock markets fell for a third day running on Thursday after a sobering warning from the World Health Organization that the coronavirus may never go away.

The head of the Federal Reserve quashed talk of U.S. interest rates going negative to kickstart investment and new outbreaks of the virus in South Korea and China and some dour assessments of the global economy aroused concern too.

Asian markets had followed Wall Street lower overnight with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares finishing down 1.3% and Japan's heavyweight Nikkei closing 1.75% lower.

(With Reuters inputs)

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled over 2.5 per cent lower on Thursday mainly dragged by financials and IT stocks. At the close, the S&P BSE Sensex stood at 31,123, down 886 points or 2.

Domestic equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled over 2.5 per cent lower on Thursday mainly dragged by financials and IT stocks. At the close, the S&P BSE Sensex stood at 31,123, down 886 points or 2.8 per cent while Nifty ended at 9,143, down 241 points or 2.57 per cent. Global markets World stock markets fell for a third day running on Thursday after a sobering warning from the World Health Organization that the coronavirus may never go away. The head of the Federal Reserve quashed talk of U.S. interest rates going negative to kickstart investment and new outbreaks of the virus in South Korea and China and some dour assessments of the global economy aroused concern too. Asian markets had followed Wall Street lower overnight with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares finishing down 1.3% and Japan's heavyweight Nikkei closing 1.75% lower. (With Reuters inputs)

Sensex ends 886 points lower, Nifty settles below 9,150

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 index ended with over 2 per cent gains on Wednesday.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex rallied 637 points or 2 per cent to settle at 32,009. of 30 constituents of the index, 26 ended in the green and rest four in the red. Axis Bank (up 7 per cent) ended as the biggest gainer on the index while Nestle India (down over 5 per cent) emerged as the top loser.

NSE's Nifty advanced 187 points or 2 per cent to 9,383.55 levels.

Sectorally, banking stocks rallied the most. The Nifty PSU Bank index jumped over 6 per cent to 1,238.05 while Nifty Bank climbed over 4 per cent to 19,635.&nbsp;

Pharma stocks, on the other hand, ended in the red. Nifty Pharma slipped over 1 per cent to 9,148.&nbsp;

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 index ended with over 2 per cent gains on Wednesday. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 637 points or 2 per cent to settle at 32,009.

Indian stock market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 index ended with over 2 per cent gains on Wednesday. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 637 points or 2 per cent to settle at 32,009. of 30 constituents of the index, 26 ended in the green and rest four in the red. Axis Bank (up 7 per cent) ended as the biggest gainer on the index while Nestle India (down over 5 per cent) emerged as the top loser. NSE's Nifty advanced 187 points or 2 per cent to 9,383.55 levels. Sectorally, banking stocks rallied the most. The Nifty PSU Bank index jumped over 6 per cent to 1,238.05 while Nifty Bank climbed over 4 per cent to 19,635. Pharma stocks, on the other hand, ended in the red. Nifty Pharma slipped over 1 per cent to 9,148.

Sensex ends above 32,000, Nifty settles near 9,400

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 2,000 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets.

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The S&amp;P BSE Sensex tumbled 2,002 points or 5.94 per cent to 31,715 levels and the Nifty50 index ended at 9,293.50, down 566.40 points or 5.74 per cent.&nbsp;

It had opened at 32,748.14 and has so far touched a high of 32,748.14.

The rupee ended weaker at 75.71 per US dollar vs Thursday's closing of 75.10 against the US dollar.

On Monday, the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate announced a nearly $750 million investment from US private equity firm Silver Lake.

Shares in Indian lenders HDFC Bank Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corp and ICICI Bank were the top three drags on the Nifty, as the lockdown strains the nation's financial system. HDFC Bank, the country`s largest private sector lender, fell 6.7%.

Auto stocks also plunged nearly 12 per cent after top carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki reported zero monthly domestic sales for the first time in April after the nationwide lockdown halted output and shut sales network.

Global markets

European stock markets and oil prices fell on Monday as a spat between top US officials and China over the origin of the coronavirus fuelled fears of a new trade war, derailing a rebound in global markets. European shares opened down 2.5 per cent with US stock futures trading close to 1 per cent in the red.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 2,000 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets. Global Markets: Stocks fall as US-China tensions threaten rebound The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 2,002 points or 5.

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 2,000 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets. Global Markets: Stocks fall as US-China tensions threaten rebound The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 2,002 points or 5.94 per cent to 31,715 levels and the Nifty50 index ended at 9,293.50, down 566.40 points or 5.74 per cent. It had opened at 32,748.14 and has so far touched a high of 32,748.14. The rupee ended weaker at 75.71 per US dollar vs Thursday's closing of 75.10 against the US dollar. On Monday, the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate announced a nearly $750 million investment from US private equity firm Silver Lake. Shares in Indian lenders HDFC Bank Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corp and ICICI Bank were the top three drags on the Nifty, as the lockdown strains the nation's financial system. HDFC Bank, the country`s largest private sector lender, fell 6.7%. Auto stocks also plunged nearly 12 per cent after top carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki reported zero monthly domestic sales for the first time in April after the nationwide lockdown halted output and shut sales network. Global markets European stock markets and oil prices fell on Monday as a spat between top US officials and China over the origin of the coronavirus fuelled fears of a new trade war, derailing a rebound in global markets. European shares opened down 2.5 per cent with US stock futures trading close to 1 per cent in the red. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex tumbles 2,002 points, Nifty ends at 9,293; financials, auto stocks worst-hit

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 1,900 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets.

At 2:21 pm, the Sensex was at 31,796.08, lower by 1,921.54 points or 5.70 per cent from the previous close of 33,717.62.

It had opened at 32,748.14 and has so far touched a high of 32,748.14 and a low of 31,796.08.

The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was at 9,319.20, lower by 540.70 points from the previous close.

Rupee ends weaker at 75.71 per US dollar vs Thursday's closing of 75.10 against the US dollar.

On Monday, the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate announced a nearly $750 million investment from US private equity firm Silver Lake.

Shares in Indian lenders HDFC Bank Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corp and ICICI Bank were the top three drags on the Nifty, as the lockdown strains the nation's financial system. HDFC Bank, the country`s largest private sector lender, fell 6.7%. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 1,900 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets. At 2:21 pm, the Sensex was at 31,796.

The domestic stock market plunged on Monday with the BSE Sensex falling over 1,900 points, tracking a similar trend in the Asian markets. At 2:21 pm, the Sensex was at 31,796.08, lower by 1,921.54 points or 5.70 per cent from the previous close of 33,717.62. It had opened at 32,748.14 and has so far touched a high of 32,748.14 and a low of 31,796.08. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was at 9,319.20, lower by 540.70 points from the previous close. Rupee ends weaker at 75.71 per US dollar vs Thursday's closing of 75.10 against the US dollar. On Monday, the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate announced a nearly $750 million investment from US private equity firm Silver Lake. Shares in Indian lenders HDFC Bank Ltd, Housing Development Finance Corp and ICICI Bank were the top three drags on the Nifty, as the lockdown strains the nation's financial system. HDFC Bank, the country`s largest private sector lender, fell 6.7%. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex nosedives 1,900 points, Nifty below 9,350; financials, auto stocks worst-hit

Domestic stock markets ended in the green for the third day in a row and the Nifty went past 9,500-mark for the first time since 16 March.

Sensex surged 605.64 points or 1.89 per cent to 32,720.16 while the Nifty was up 155.25 points or 1.65 per cent at 9,536.15 at the close.&nbsp;

Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday slashed India’s growth forecast to 0.2 per cent for the 2020 calendar year from the earlier projection of 2.5 per cent released in March. Stating that the economic costs of the shutdown of the global economy are accumulating rapidly, Moody’s in its Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 Update) projected that all G-20 advanced economies would contract by 5.8 per cent in 2020.

The Indian rupee settled stronger at 75.67 per dollar as compared to Tuesday's closing of 76.18 against the US dollar.

Domestic stock markets ended in the green for the third day in a row and the Nifty went past 9,500-mark for the first time since 16 March. Sensex surged 605.64 points or 1.

Domestic stock markets ended in the green for the third day in a row and the Nifty went past 9,500-mark for the first time since 16 March. Sensex surged 605.64 points or 1.89 per cent to 32,720.16 while the Nifty was up 155.25 points or 1.65 per cent at 9,536.15 at the close. Moody’s Investors Service on Tuesday slashed India’s growth forecast to 0.2 per cent for the 2020 calendar year from the earlier projection of 2.5 per cent released in March. Stating that the economic costs of the shutdown of the global economy are accumulating rapidly, Moody’s in its Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 Update) projected that all G-20 advanced economies would contract by 5.8 per cent in 2020. The Indian rupee settled stronger at 75.67 per dollar as compared to Tuesday's closing of 76.18 against the US dollar.

Sensex ends 605 points higher, Nifty at 9,553

The domestic stock markets were trading in the red on Friday amid weak global cues. The decision of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF) yesterday to wind up six of its debt schemes also eroded sentiment.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex ended at 31,327, down 536 points or 1.7 per cent while Nifty lost 160 points or 1.71 per cent to settle at 9,154.40 levels.

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund today announced it would wind up six yield-oriented, managed credit funds in India, effective April 23, citing severe market dislocation and illiquidity caused by the coronavirus.

"The decision has been taken to protect value for investors via a managed sale of the portfolio," the Fund said in a statement.

Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated by 40 paise to settle at 76.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking weak domestic equities and a strengthening greenback overseas.

Forex traders said market sentiment weakened after a potential antiviral drug for coronavirus reportedly failed its first trial.

The rupee opened lower at 76.30 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 76.47 and finally closed at 76.46, down 40 paise over its last close.

The rupee had settled at 76.06 against the US dollar on Thursday. 
&nbsp;The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced by 0.31 per cent to 100.74.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock markets were trading in the red on Friday amid weak global cues. The decision of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF) yesterday to wind up six of its debt schemes also eroded sentiment.

The domestic stock markets were trading in the red on Friday amid weak global cues. The decision of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund (MF) yesterday to wind up six of its debt schemes also eroded sentiment. BSE Sensex ended at 31,327, down 536 points or 1.7 per cent while Nifty lost 160 points or 1.71 per cent to settle at 9,154.40 levels. Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund today announced it would wind up six yield-oriented, managed credit funds in India, effective April 23, citing severe market dislocation and illiquidity caused by the coronavirus. "The decision has been taken to protect value for investors via a managed sale of the portfolio," the Fund said in a statement. Meanwhile, the rupee depreciated by 40 paise to settle at 76.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking weak domestic equities and a strengthening greenback overseas. Forex traders said market sentiment weakened after a potential antiviral drug for coronavirus reportedly failed its first trial. The rupee opened lower at 76.30 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 76.47 and finally closed at 76.46, down 40 paise over its last close. The rupee had settled at 76.06 against the US dollar on Thursday. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced by 0.31 per cent to 100.74. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex slips 536 points, Nifty ends at 9,154; financials decline

Domestic stock markets are trading with a positive bias on Monday led by gains primarily in HDFC Bank and Infosys.&nbsp;

At 2:30 PM, BSE Sensex index was up 303.21 points, or 0.96%, at 31,891.93 levels. The Nifty50 index jumped 68.40 points, higher at 9,335.15 levels. Nifty Bank index, up 5.5 per cent, was the top sectoral gainer.&nbsp;

European markets started the week on a flat note. Meanwhile, Asian indices turned red earlier today on weak oil prices that collapsed to more than two-decade lows on low demand data and storage facilities reaching their limits. Upcoming earnings reports and economic data also kept investors cautious.

Domestic stock markets are trading with a positive bias on Monday led by gains primarily in HDFC Bank and Infosys. At 2:30 PM, BSE Sensex index was up 303.21 points, or 0.

Domestic stock markets are trading with a positive bias on Monday led by gains primarily in HDFC Bank and Infosys. At 2:30 PM, BSE Sensex index was up 303.21 points, or 0.96%, at 31,891.93 levels. The Nifty50 index jumped 68.40 points, higher at 9,335.15 levels. Nifty Bank index, up 5.5 per cent, was the top sectoral gainer. European markets started the week on a flat note. Meanwhile, Asian indices turned red earlier today on weak oil prices that collapsed to more than two-decade lows on low demand data and storage facilities reaching their limits. Upcoming earnings reports and economic data also kept investors cautious.

Sensex, Nifty trades flat in a volatile trade

Domestic stock markets were trading in the green, in intra-day trade after Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

At 3 pm, Sensex was trading at 31,373.34, higher by 770.73 points or 2.52% from its previous close of 30,602.61 while NSE Nifty50 was trading at 9205.55, higher by 212.75 points or 2.37% from its previous close.

Meanwhile, The Indian rupee appreciated by 45 paise to 76.42 against the US dollar in intra-day trade as positive domestic equities and weakening of the American currency in the overseas also supported the rupee.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 76.59, and then gained further ground and touched a high of 76.42 against the US dollar, registering a rise of 45 paise over its previous close.

Domestic stock markets were trading in the green, in intra-day trade after Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Domestic stock markets were trading in the green, in intra-day trade after Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At 3 pm, Sensex was trading at 31,373.34, higher by 770.73 points or 2.52% from its previous close of 30,602.61 while NSE Nifty50 was trading at 9205.55, higher by 212.75 points or 2.37% from its previous close. Meanwhile, The Indian rupee appreciated by 45 paise to 76.42 against the US dollar in intra-day trade as positive domestic equities and weakening of the American currency in the overseas also supported the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 76.59, and then gained further ground and touched a high of 76.42 against the US dollar, registering a rise of 45 paise over its previous close.

Sensex soars over 700 points; Nifty above 9200

After a negative start in the early morning session, Indian equity markets staged a smart recovery on Wednesday, lifted by pharma, FMCG, and auto stocks, despite weakness in most global indices.

At 10 am, BSE Sensex index was up 392.47 points, or 1.31%, at 30,459.68 levels. The Nifty50 index jumped 147.05 points, higher at 8,939.25 levels. Nifty Bank index, up 5.5 per cent, was the top sectoral gainer.&nbsp;

Yesterday, Indian equity indices recorded their biggest single-day gain on Tuesday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 2,400 points.&nbsp;

Positive global cues and healthy buying in the banking, healthcare stocks among others supported boosted the nearly 9 per cent surge and helped the benchmark index was able to reclaim the psychological mark of 30,000.

After a negative start in the early morning session, Indian equity markets staged a smart recovery on Wednesday, lifted by pharma, FMCG, and auto stocks, despite weakness in most global indices.

After a negative start in the early morning session, Indian equity markets staged a smart recovery on Wednesday, lifted by pharma, FMCG, and auto stocks, despite weakness in most global indices. At 10 am, BSE Sensex index was up 392.47 points, or 1.31%, at 30,459.68 levels. The Nifty50 index jumped 147.05 points, higher at 8,939.25 levels. Nifty Bank index, up 5.5 per cent, was the top sectoral gainer. Yesterday, Indian equity indices recorded their biggest single-day gain on Tuesday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 2,400 points. Positive global cues and healthy buying in the banking, healthcare stocks among others supported boosted the nearly 9 per cent surge and helped the benchmark index was able to reclaim the psychological mark of 30,000.

Sensex jumps 500 points, Nifty reclaims 8,950

The domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty rose over 3.5% on positive global cues on the last day of the financial year 2019-2020.

The 30-share BSE Sensex closed in the positive territory, ending 1,028.17 points or 3.62 per cent higher at 29,468.49 and the NSE Nifty rose 316.65 points, or 3.82 per cent, to close at 8,597.75.

With financial stocks suffering the most, the stock market has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with worrying volatility, as traders have panic-sold out of fear.

In the month of March, BSE and NSE both the stock markets have posted their worst monthly fall since October 2008 and their worst annual fall since 2009 due to the coronavirus-led selloff and a sluggish domestic economy.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty rose over 3.5% on positive global cues on the last day of the financial year 2019-2020. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed in the positive territory, ending 1,028.

The domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty rose over 3.5% on positive global cues on the last day of the financial year 2019-2020. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed in the positive territory, ending 1,028.17 points or 3.62 per cent higher at 29,468.49 and the NSE Nifty rose 316.65 points, or 3.82 per cent, to close at 8,597.75. With financial stocks suffering the most, the stock market has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with worrying volatility, as traders have panic-sold out of fear. In the month of March, BSE and NSE both the stock markets have posted their worst monthly fall since October 2008 and their worst annual fall since 2009 due to the coronavirus-led selloff and a sluggish domestic economy. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end higher on positive global cues

The domestic stock market indices slipped down from session highs to fall 1% on Friday even though Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to help cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

At noon, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex was down 6.20 points, or 0.021%, at 29,940.57 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 9,000-mark, to hover around 8,688.15 levels, down 46.70 points.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das today cut interest rates by 75 basis points to 4.4%. He also announced several measures to inject Rs 3.74 lakh crore liquidity into the system.

These measures come just hours after Moody's Investors Service cut India's growth forecasts for the 2020 calendar year to 2.5% from 5.3%. 
 
Banking stocks were trading with decent gains&nbsp;after RBI&nbsp;slashed the repo rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 4.4 per cent, to fight Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Nifty Bank index moved higher by 4 per cent in intra-day deals post the announcements.

On Thursday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package under Garib Kalyan Yojana — in the wake of the lockdown imposed due to the spurt in coronavirus cases in the country. The tally now stands at&nbsp;735 — with 17 deaths.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown to stem the growth of coronavirus in the country. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market indices slipped down from session highs to fall 1% on Friday even though Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to help cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

The domestic stock market indices slipped down from session highs to fall 1% on Friday even though Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced measures to help cope with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. At noon, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 6.20 points, or 0.021%, at 29,940.57 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 9,000-mark, to hover around 8,688.15 levels, down 46.70 points. Meanwhile, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das today cut interest rates by 75 basis points to 4.4%. He also announced several measures to inject Rs 3.74 lakh crore liquidity into the system. These measures come just hours after Moody's Investors Service cut India's growth forecasts for the 2020 calendar year to 2.5% from 5.3%. Banking stocks were trading with decent gains after RBI slashed the repo rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 4.4 per cent, to fight Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The Nifty Bank index moved higher by 4 per cent in intra-day deals post the announcements. On Thursday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package under Garib Kalyan Yojana — in the wake of the lockdown imposed due to the spurt in coronavirus cases in the country. The tally now stands at 735 — with 17 deaths. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown to stem the growth of coronavirus in the country. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex slips below 30,000 despite RBI's rate cut

Domestic stock market indices surged on Thursday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 1,500 points.

The rise in the market was in line with the gains in the Asian market and following the reports that the government may soon announce an economic stimulus package to soften the blow of countrywide lockdown amid spreading coronavirus.

Healthy buying in finance and banking stocks also supported the domestic indices.

At 1 pm, Sensex was trading at 29,911.65, higher by 1,375.87, or 4.82% from the previous close of 28,535.78.

The Nifty50 was trading at 8,679.45, higher by 361.60 points from the previous close.

The BSE Sensex had opened at 29,073.71 and has so far touched an intra-day high or 30,099.91 and a low of 28,566.34.

Yesterday, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap index closed higher by 3.53 per cent and 2.84 per cent, respectively. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices surged on Thursday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 1,500 points. The rise in the market was in line with the gains in the Asian market and following the reports that the government may soon announce an economic stimulus package to soften the blow of countrywide lockdown amid spreading coronavirus.

Domestic stock market indices surged on Thursday with the BSE Sensex gaining over 1,500 points. The rise in the market was in line with the gains in the Asian market and following the reports that the government may soon announce an economic stimulus package to soften the blow of countrywide lockdown amid spreading coronavirus. Healthy buying in finance and banking stocks also supported the domestic indices. At 1 pm, Sensex was trading at 29,911.65, higher by 1,375.87, or 4.82% from the previous close of 28,535.78. The Nifty50 was trading at 8,679.45, higher by 361.60 points from the previous close. The BSE Sensex had opened at 29,073.71 and has so far touched an intra-day high or 30,099.91 and a low of 28,566.34. Yesterday, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap index closed higher by 3.53 per cent and 2.84 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex up 1,500 points, Nifty above 8,600

The domestic stock markets today erased most of its early gains after trading higher at the opening of the markets.

Benchmark indices opened in positive territory on 24 March with Sensex added more than 1000 points.&nbsp;

At 10:30 hrs IST, the Sensex is down 195.72 points or 0.75% per cent at 25,785.52, and the Nifty down by 81.05 points at 7,529.20.

At around 11 am, S&amp;P BSE Sensex was trading at 26,414.11, up 432.87 points or 1.67 per cent, while the broader Nifty 50 index was ruling at 7,734, up 123.75 points or 1.63 per cent.

Earlier at the opening of the market, S&amp;P BSE Sensex was trading 1454 points or 5.6 per cent higher at 27,435, while the broader Nifty 50 index was ruling above 8,000-mark, up 417 points or 5.48 per cent at 8,027. All the 30 Sensex stocks were trading in the green, with HCL Tech as the top gainer, up 9.85 per cent, followed by HUL, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance.

The domestic stock markets today erased most of its early gains after trading higher at the opening of the markets. Benchmark indices opened in positive territory on 24 March with Sensex added more than 1000 points.

The domestic stock markets today erased most of its early gains after trading higher at the opening of the markets. Benchmark indices opened in positive territory on 24 March with Sensex added more than 1000 points. At 10:30 hrs IST, the Sensex is down 195.72 points or 0.75% per cent at 25,785.52, and the Nifty down by 81.05 points at 7,529.20. At around 11 am, S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 26,414.11, up 432.87 points or 1.67 per cent, while the broader Nifty 50 index was ruling at 7,734, up 123.75 points or 1.63 per cent. Earlier at the opening of the market, S&P BSE Sensex was trading 1454 points or 5.6 per cent higher at 27,435, while the broader Nifty 50 index was ruling above 8,000-mark, up 417 points or 5.48 per cent at 8,027. All the 30 Sensex stocks were trading in the green, with HCL Tech as the top gainer, up 9.85 per cent, followed by HUL, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance.

Sensex, Nifty shed initial gains, swing between green and red 

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