Domestic equities ended in the negative terrain for the fourth straight session Tuesday, with the BSE benchmark Sensex falling over 200 points as investors intensified selling towards the fag end of the day, even as global cues remained positive.

Investors sold heavily on reality, IT, FMCG and banking counters ahead of index of industrial production (IIP) data for December and consumer price inflation (CPI) numbers for January to be released later in the day.

Tepid earnings by some more companies and foreign fund outflows also dampened trading sentiments, brokers said.

After opening on a positive note, the BSE Sensex advanced to hit an intraday high of 36,465.40 points in opening trade, driven by a firming trend at other Asian markets.

However, indices failed to hold on to gains as profit-taking re-emerged in the later part of the session, wiping off initial gains, with the BSE Sensex settling 241.41 points, or 0.66 per cent, down at 36,153.62 points.

The gauge had lost 580 points in the previous three sessions.

The broader Nifty, after touching a high (intra-day) of 10,910,90 points, finished at 10,831.40, down 57.40 points, or 0.53 per cent. It also touched a low of 10,823.80 during the day.

Top losers include Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, SBI, Infosys, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Bajaj Auto and IndusInd Bank, falling up to 2.63 per cent.

On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Coal India, Tata Steel, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, M&amp;M and RIL were the gainers, rising up to 2 per cent.

Globally, Asian markets ended higher as investors looked to a new round of US-China trade talks as the world's two largest economies would try to resolve the ongoing tariff tiff.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 125.05 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 232.55 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

Domestic equities ended in the negative terrain for the fourth straight session Tuesday, with the BSE benchmark Sensex falling over 200 points as investors intensified selling towards the fag end of the day, even as global cues remained positive.

Domestic equities ended in the negative terrain for the fourth straight session Tuesday, with the BSE benchmark Sensex falling over 200 points as investors intensified selling towards the fag end of the day, even as global cues remained positive. Investors sold heavily on reality, IT, FMCG and banking counters ahead of index of industrial production (IIP) data for December and consumer price inflation (CPI) numbers for January to be released later in the day. Tepid earnings by some more companies and foreign fund outflows also dampened trading sentiments, brokers said. After opening on a positive note, the BSE Sensex advanced to hit an intraday high of 36,465.40 points in opening trade, driven by a firming trend at other Asian markets. However, indices failed to hold on to gains as profit-taking re-emerged in the later part of the session, wiping off initial gains, with the BSE Sensex settling 241.41 points, or 0.66 per cent, down at 36,153.62 points. The gauge had lost 580 points in the previous three sessions. The broader Nifty, after touching a high (intra-day) of 10,910,90 points, finished at 10,831.40, down 57.40 points, or 0.53 per cent. It also touched a low of 10,823.80 during the day. Top losers include Hero MotoCorp, HDFC, SBI, Infosys, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Bajaj Auto and IndusInd Bank, falling up to 2.63 per cent. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Coal India, Tata Steel, NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, M&M and RIL were the gainers, rising up to 2 per cent. Globally, Asian markets ended higher as investors looked to a new round of US-China trade talks as the world's two largest economies would try to resolve the ongoing tariff tiff. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 125.05 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 232.55 crore Monday, provisional data showed.

Sensex, Nifty decline ahead of IIP, inflation data releases

BSE benchmark Sensex jumped over 250 points and NSE Nifty breached the 11,000 marks in early trade Wednesday led by gains in IT and metal stocks amid heavy buying by domestic and foreign institutional investors.

The 30-share index was trading 255.89 points or 0.70 per cent, higher at 36,872.70.

Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 marks, rallying 81.40 points, or 0.74 per cent, 11,015.75.

On Tuesday, the Sensex ended 34.07 points, or 0.09 per cent, higher at 36,616.81; and the NSE Nifty edged up 22.10 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 10,934.35.

"The Indian market is embracing for the monetary policy to be released on February 7; and a majority of the economists now expect status quo against a rate cut sometime back," said Paras Bothra, President, Equity Research, Ashika Group.

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day review meet on Tuesday.

"Foreign participation has certainly gained pace after the US Fed's patient view and is expected to support stocks with strong underlying fundamentals," he added.

In the morning session on Tuesday, HCL Tech, NTPC, ONGC, RIL, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, ITC and HDFC were the top gainers in the Sensex pack, rising up to 2 per cent.

Meanwhile, Hero Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta and L&amp;T were the losers, shedding up to 1.33 per cent.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 420.65 crore Tuesday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 194.31 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.41 per cent. Bourses in China and Korea remained closed for the Lunar New Year.

On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.68 per cent higher on Tuesday.

The rupee, meanwhile, appreciated 5 paise against US dollar to 71.52.

The benchmark Brent crude futures slipped 0.10 per cent to USD 61.92 per barrel.

BSE benchmark Sensex jumped over 250 points and NSE Nifty breached the 11,000 marks in early trade Wednesday led by gains in IT and metal stocks amid heavy buying by domestic and foreign institutional investors.

BSE benchmark Sensex jumped over 250 points and NSE Nifty breached the 11,000 marks in early trade Wednesday led by gains in IT and metal stocks amid heavy buying by domestic and foreign institutional investors. The 30-share index was trading 255.89 points or 0.70 per cent, higher at 36,872.70. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty reclaimed the 11,000 marks, rallying 81.40 points, or 0.74 per cent, 11,015.75. On Tuesday, the Sensex ended 34.07 points, or 0.09 per cent, higher at 36,616.81; and the NSE Nifty edged up 22.10 points, or 0.20 per cent, to 10,934.35. "The Indian market is embracing for the monetary policy to be released on February 7; and a majority of the economists now expect status quo against a rate cut sometime back," said Paras Bothra, President, Equity Research, Ashika Group. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day review meet on Tuesday. "Foreign participation has certainly gained pace after the US Fed's patient view and is expected to support stocks with strong underlying fundamentals," he added. In the morning session on Tuesday, HCL Tech, NTPC, ONGC, RIL, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, ITC and HDFC were the top gainers in the Sensex pack, rising up to 2 per cent. Meanwhile, Hero Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta and L&T were the losers, shedding up to 1.33 per cent. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 420.65 crore Tuesday, and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers to the tune of Rs 194.31 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.41 per cent. Bourses in China and Korea remained closed for the Lunar New Year. On Wall Street, Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.68 per cent higher on Tuesday. The rupee, meanwhile, appreciated 5 paise against US dollar to 71.52. The benchmark Brent crude futures slipped 0.10 per cent to USD 61.92 per barrel.

Sensex jumps over 250 points; Nifty breaches 11,000 mark

Benchmark Sensex rose for the third straight session Friday to reclaim the 36,000-mark on across-the-board buying by foreign funds amid a rebound in the rupee.

After surging 400 points intra-day, the 30-share index pared some gains to end at 36,076.72, up 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent.

The broader NSE Nifty spurted 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 10,859.90.

During the week, the Sensex gained 334.65 points, while the Nifty advanced 105.9 points.

The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack in Friday's session were Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank, rising up to 2.98 per cent.

On the other hand, TCS, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid and Infosys shed up to 0.70 per cent.

The gains were led by banking stocks, which rallied on reports that the government was likely to infuse Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds by the end of this month.

Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI and Kotak Bank gained up to 2 per cent.

The rupee, meanwhile, strengthened against the US dollar and was trading 37 paise higher at 69.98.

Brent crude futures rose 1.95 per cent to USD 53.76 per barrel.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,731.91 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 663.00 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 0.62 per cent higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.09 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.44 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.31 per cent.

In Europe, Paris CAC rose 1.47 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.56 per cent. London's FTSE gained 1.67 per cent.

Benchmark Sensex rose for the third straight session Friday to reclaim the 36,000-mark on across-the-board buying by foreign funds amid a rebound in the rupee. After surging 400 points intra-day, the 30-share index pared some gains to end at 36,076.

Benchmark Sensex rose for the third straight session Friday to reclaim the 36,000-mark on across-the-board buying by foreign funds amid a rebound in the rupee. After surging 400 points intra-day, the 30-share index pared some gains to end at 36,076.72, up 269.44 points or 0.75 per cent. The broader NSE Nifty spurted 80.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to 10,859.90. During the week, the Sensex gained 334.65 points, while the Nifty advanced 105.9 points. The biggest gainers in the Sensex pack in Friday's session were Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank, rising up to 2.98 per cent. On the other hand, TCS, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, PowerGrid and Infosys shed up to 0.70 per cent. The gains were led by banking stocks, which rallied on reports that the government was likely to infuse Rs 28,615 crore into seven public sector banks (PSBs) through recapitalisation bonds by the end of this month. Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBI and Kotak Bank gained up to 2 per cent. The rupee, meanwhile, strengthened against the US dollar and was trading 37 paise higher at 69.98. Brent crude futures rose 1.95 per cent to USD 53.76 per barrel. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 1,731.91 crore Thursday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers to the tune of Rs 663.00 crore, provisional data available with BSE showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Korea's Kospi ended 0.62 per cent higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.09 per cent and Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.44 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.31 per cent. In Europe, Paris CAC rose 1.47 per cent, while Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.56 per cent. London's FTSE gained 1.67 per cent.

Sensex vaults 269 points to reclaim 36,000-mark

&nbsp;The<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-rupee-top-performer-of-2019-185516"> rupee </a>fell by 37 paise to 70.07 against the US dollar in early trade Friday amid strengthening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows.

Forex traders said besides increased demand of the US currency from importers, the dollar's strength against some currencies overseas weighed on the rupee.

The rupee opened lower at 69.93 against the dollar and dropped further to quote at 70.07, 37 paise down over its previous close.

On Thursday the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupee-slips-24-paise-to-7063-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-after-us-federal-rate-hike-185411">domestic currency</a> appreciated by 69 paise to close at 69.70 against the US dollar.

Traders said a lower opening in the domestic equity market, rising crude prices and foreign fund outflows put additional pressure on the local unit.

Globally, Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.27 per cent higher at $55.04 per barrel.

Foreign funds pulled out Rs 386.44 crore from the capital markets on a net basis, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 87.96 crore Thursday, provisional data showed.

The 30-share index fell 31.70 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 36,399.97. In a similar movement, the NSE Nifty was trading 12 points, or 0.11 per cent, lower at 10,939.70.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/sensex-falls-100-points-in-early-hours-amid-us-government-shutdown-tension-185589">Sensex falls 100 points in early trade amid US government shutdown tension</a> 
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The rupee fell by 37 paise to 70.07 against the US dollar in early trade Friday amid strengthening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows.

The rupee fell by 37 paise to 70.07 against the US dollar in early trade Friday amid strengthening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said besides increased demand of the US currency from importers, the dollar's strength against some currencies overseas weighed on the rupee. The rupee opened lower at 69.93 against the dollar and dropped further to quote at 70.07, 37 paise down over its previous close. On Thursday the domestic currency appreciated by 69 paise to close at 69.70 against the US dollar. Traders said a lower opening in the domestic equity market, rising crude prices and foreign fund outflows put additional pressure on the local unit. Globally, Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading 1.27 per cent higher at $55.04 per barrel. Foreign funds pulled out Rs 386.44 crore from the capital markets on a net basis, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 87.96 crore Thursday, provisional data showed. The 30-share index fell 31.70 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 36,399.97. In a similar movement, the NSE Nifty was trading 12 points, or 0.11 per cent, lower at 10,939.70. Also read: Sensex falls 100 points in early trade amid US government shutdown tension

Rupee slips 37 paise to 70.07 against US dollar in early trade

The benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points in early trade Wednesday on gains in blue-chips like Maruti Suzuki, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC amid rising rupee and tumbling crude prices.

Rising for the seventh straight session, the 30-share index spurted 104.05 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 36,451.13.

The barometer had rallied over 1,387 points in the previous six sessions. 
Led by FMCG, oil and gas, PSU and realty, sectoral indices advanced up to 0.99 per cent.

The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, rising up 36.60 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 10,945.30.

Brokers said sustained buying by investors and foreign fund inflows, coupled with strengthening rupee against the US dollar and falling global crude oil prices, influenced trading sentiment here.

Negative Asian cues on a likely Federal Reserve interest rate hike, limited the gains here, traders said.

The rupee breached the 70 mark by surging 50 paise to trade at 69.94 against the dollar in early trade at the interbank forex market.

Prominent gainers were Asian Paint, Axis Bank, ITC, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, HDFC, Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, HUL, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, L&amp;T, RIL and HDFC Bank, rising up to 1.70 per cent.

However, Infosys emerged worst Sensex performer, falling 1.20 per cent, followed by Vedanta, TCS, Tata Motors and Sun Pharma.

Shares of aviation companies rose after crude prices hit a 14-month low.&nbsp;

InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet and Jet Airways rallied up to 5 per cent.

Stocks of oil marketing companies like IOC, HPCL, BPCL and OIL too gained up to 1.43 per cent.

Brent crude, an international benchmark, dropped 4.2 per cent lower to USD 57.07 per barrel Tuesday, a 14-month low.

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 144.76 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 182.60, provisional data showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.43 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.25 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.10 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.35 per cent higher Tuesday.

The benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points in early trade Wednesday on gains in blue-chips like Maruti Suzuki, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC amid rising rupee and tumbling crude prices.

The benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points in early trade Wednesday on gains in blue-chips like Maruti Suzuki, SBI, Tata Steel and ITC amid rising rupee and tumbling crude prices. Rising for the seventh straight session, the 30-share index spurted 104.05 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 36,451.13. The barometer had rallied over 1,387 points in the previous six sessions. Led by FMCG, oil and gas, PSU and realty, sectoral indices advanced up to 0.99 per cent. The NSE Nifty saw similar movement, rising up 36.60 points, or 0.34 per cent, to 10,945.30. Brokers said sustained buying by investors and foreign fund inflows, coupled with strengthening rupee against the US dollar and falling global crude oil prices, influenced trading sentiment here. Negative Asian cues on a likely Federal Reserve interest rate hike, limited the gains here, traders said. The rupee breached the 70 mark by surging 50 paise to trade at 69.94 against the dollar in early trade at the interbank forex market. Prominent gainers were Asian Paint, Axis Bank, ITC, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, HDFC, Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, HUL, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, L&T, RIL and HDFC Bank, rising up to 1.70 per cent. However, Infosys emerged worst Sensex performer, falling 1.20 per cent, followed by Vedanta, TCS, Tata Motors and Sun Pharma. Shares of aviation companies rose after crude prices hit a 14-month low. InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet and Jet Airways rallied up to 5 per cent. Stocks of oil marketing companies like IOC, HPCL, BPCL and OIL too gained up to 1.43 per cent. Brent crude, an international benchmark, dropped 4.2 per cent lower to USD 57.07 per barrel Tuesday, a 14-month low. Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares to the tune of Rs 144.76 crore Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net of Rs 182.60, provisional data showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.43 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.25 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.10 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.35 per cent higher Tuesday.

Sensex rises over 100 points on firm rupee, falling crude prices

The BSE Sensex erased all gains in a highly volatile session Thursday to end 10 points lower as losses in shares of software exporters and pharmaceutical companies offset gains in capital goods, banking and auto counters, amid unabated foreign fund outflows.

The benchmark indices swung between gains and losses, with Sensex gyrating over 376 points both ways on alternate bouts of buying and selling.

The 30-share index opened higher at 34,650.63 points and advanced to 34,679.93 points amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs), better-than-expected corporate earnings and positive global cues.

It, subsequently, slipped into the negative zone to hit a low of 34,303.38 points as participants began booking profits and finally settled 10.08 points, or 0.03 per cent, lower at 34,431.97.

The gauge had climbed 550.92 points Wednesday.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,441.90 and 10,341.90, ended 6.15 points, or 0.06 per cent down at 10,380.45.

Market commenced the session on a strong footing on easing concerns around the rift between the government and RBI.

However, emergence of profit-booking at every rise reversed early gains. 
Market was range-bound despite a fall in oil prices and strengthening rupee as investors remain focused on quarterly earnings, analysts said.

Selling was more pronounced in information technology and pharmaceutical sector stocks amid recovery in the rupee.

Shares of software services exporters were beaten down by the stronger rupee.&nbsp;

The domestic currency firmed as much as 35 paise at 73.60 against the dollar (intra-day) at the forex market.

Among Sensex constituents, Infosys emerged worst performer by plunging 2.90 per cent, Wipro shed 0.47 per cent and TCS down 0.15 per cent.

Other laggards include Coal India falling 1.90 per cent, NTPC 1.85 per cent, Sun Pharma 1.31 per cent, Asian Paint 0.82 per cent, ITC Ltd 0.82 per cent, Kotak Bank 0.82 per cent, ICICI Bank 0.48 per cent, HDFC 0.44 per cent, RIL 0.42 per cent, HUL 0.40 per cent and HDFC Bank 0.03 per cent.

Private-sector lender Yes Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack by surging 8.35 per cent in its biggest daily gain since October 11.

Shares of Larsen and Toubro (L&amp;T) climbed 2.65 per cent after the company reported 28.36 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September, 2018.

Also, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, SBI, PowerGrid, Vedanta Ltd, Tata Steel, ONGC, and Adani Ports gained up to 3.51 per cent.

Auto stocks, too, were in better shape after companies posted sales numbers for October.

Shares of the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki, gained 1.52 per cent after the company Thursday reported a marginal increase in sales at 1,46,766 units in October.

Stocks of other automakers such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and Tata Motors too recorded gains of up to 1.22 per cent.&nbsp;

M&amp;M, however, ended lower.

The broader markets were in a better form with the small-cap index rising by 0.99 per cent, and mid-cap index gaining 0.73 per cent.

According to analysts, currently many stocks are trading at oversold region while turnaround will happen on the basis of change in sector outlook or revival in earnings.&nbsp;

Signs of turnaround were seen in mid and small cap which continue to outperform the main indices, they added.

Among sectoral indices, the BSE IT index emerged worst performer by falling 1.78 per cent, followed by Teck shedding 1.60 per cent, FMCG 0.65 per cent and healthcare 0.64 per cent.

However, capital goods index gained the most by rising 2.34 per cent, realty (2.27 per cent), metal (1.29 per cent), infrastructure (1.227 per cent), consumer durables (1.03 per cent) and banks (0.8917 per cent), PSU (0.85 per cent), power (0.80per cent), oil &amp; gas (0.70 per cent) and auto (0.05 per cent).

In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.75 per cent, Singapore up 1.76 per cent, Taiwan gained 0.43 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 0.13 per cent. However, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.06 per cent and Korea shed 0.26 per cent.

In the Eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX was higher by 0.62 per cent, while Paris CAC 40 rose 0.31 per cent in their late morning deals. London's FTSE was almost flat.&nbsp;

The BSE Sensex erased all gains in a highly volatile session Thursday to end 10 points lower as losses in shares of software exporters and pharmaceutical companies offset gains in capital goods, banking and auto counters, amid unabated foreign fund outflows.

The BSE Sensex erased all gains in a highly volatile session Thursday to end 10 points lower as losses in shares of software exporters and pharmaceutical companies offset gains in capital goods, banking and auto counters, amid unabated foreign fund outflows. The benchmark indices swung between gains and losses, with Sensex gyrating over 376 points both ways on alternate bouts of buying and selling. The 30-share index opened higher at 34,650.63 points and advanced to 34,679.93 points amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs), better-than-expected corporate earnings and positive global cues. It, subsequently, slipped into the negative zone to hit a low of 34,303.38 points as participants began booking profits and finally settled 10.08 points, or 0.03 per cent, lower at 34,431.97. The gauge had climbed 550.92 points Wednesday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,441.90 and 10,341.90, ended 6.15 points, or 0.06 per cent down at 10,380.45. Market commenced the session on a strong footing on easing concerns around the rift between the government and RBI. However, emergence of profit-booking at every rise reversed early gains. Market was range-bound despite a fall in oil prices and strengthening rupee as investors remain focused on quarterly earnings, analysts said. Selling was more pronounced in information technology and pharmaceutical sector stocks amid recovery in the rupee. Shares of software services exporters were beaten down by the stronger rupee. The domestic currency firmed as much as 35 paise at 73.60 against the dollar (intra-day) at the forex market. Among Sensex constituents, Infosys emerged worst performer by plunging 2.90 per cent, Wipro shed 0.47 per cent and TCS down 0.15 per cent. Other laggards include Coal India falling 1.90 per cent, NTPC 1.85 per cent, Sun Pharma 1.31 per cent, Asian Paint 0.82 per cent, ITC Ltd 0.82 per cent, Kotak Bank 0.82 per cent, ICICI Bank 0.48 per cent, HDFC 0.44 per cent, RIL 0.42 per cent, HUL 0.40 per cent and HDFC Bank 0.03 per cent. Private-sector lender Yes Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack by surging 8.35 per cent in its biggest daily gain since October 11. Shares of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) climbed 2.65 per cent after the company reported 28.36 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ended September, 2018. Also, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, SBI, PowerGrid, Vedanta Ltd, Tata Steel, ONGC, and Adani Ports gained up to 3.51 per cent. Auto stocks, too, were in better shape after companies posted sales numbers for October. Shares of the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki, gained 1.52 per cent after the company Thursday reported a marginal increase in sales at 1,46,766 units in October. Stocks of other automakers such as Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and Tata Motors too recorded gains of up to 1.22 per cent. M&M, however, ended lower. The broader markets were in a better form with the small-cap index rising by 0.99 per cent, and mid-cap index gaining 0.73 per cent. According to analysts, currently many stocks are trading at oversold region while turnaround will happen on the basis of change in sector outlook or revival in earnings. Signs of turnaround were seen in mid and small cap which continue to outperform the main indices, they added. Among sectoral indices, the BSE IT index emerged worst performer by falling 1.78 per cent, followed by Teck shedding 1.60 per cent, FMCG 0.65 per cent and healthcare 0.64 per cent. However, capital goods index gained the most by rising 2.34 per cent, realty (2.27 per cent), metal (1.29 per cent), infrastructure (1.227 per cent), consumer durables (1.03 per cent) and banks (0.8917 per cent), PSU (0.85 per cent), power (0.80per cent), oil & gas (0.70 per cent) and auto (0.05 per cent). In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 1.75 per cent, Singapore up 1.76 per cent, Taiwan gained 0.43 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index up 0.13 per cent. However, Japan's Nikkei fell 1.06 per cent and Korea shed 0.26 per cent. In the Eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX was higher by 0.62 per cent, while Paris CAC 40 rose 0.31 per cent in their late morning deals. London's FTSE was almost flat.

Sensex ends in red after choppy trade; IT, pharma stocks top losers

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

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

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

Sensex rallies 718 points; Nifty50 ends above 10,250

Sensex and Nifty, the benchmark indices of the Indian equity markets opened weak on Thursday following global trends as a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year.&nbsp;

At 10:45 am,&nbsp;BSE Sensex plunged over 434 points to a low of 33,600 points and NSE Nifty gave up the 10,200 mark and trading at 10,091.80 points.

The rupee opened nearly 19 paise lower at 73.2962 against the US dollar.

Asian shares dived as hundreds of billions of dollars haemorrhaged from global markets after a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year, said a Reuters’ report.

Sensex and Nifty, the benchmark indices of the Indian equity markets opened weak on Thursday following global trends as a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year.

Sensex and Nifty, the benchmark indices of the Indian equity markets opened weak on Thursday following global trends as a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year. At 10:45 am, BSE Sensex plunged over 434 points to a low of 33,600 points and NSE Nifty gave up the 10,200 mark and trading at 10,091.80 points. The rupee opened nearly 19 paise lower at 73.2962 against the US dollar. Asian shares dived as hundreds of billions of dollars haemorrhaged from global markets after a rout in tech stocks inflicted the largest daily decline on Wall Street since 2011, wiping out all its gains for the year, said a Reuters’ report.

Sensex falls 440 points amid global rout, Nifty below 10,100

Market benchmark BSE Sensex plunged by 464 points or 1.33 per cent to close at 34,315.63 points due to losses in energy, IT and financial stocks on liquidity worries even as RBI eases norms to improve fund flows.

The broader NSE Nifty too fell around 150 points to crack below the 10,400-mark as 30 of its constituents declined. The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 149.50 points, or 1.43 per cent, to end at 10,303.55.

Index major Reliance Industries plunged around 7 per cent in day trade despite record earnings in the second quarter. The stock later closed down by 4.11 per cent on BSE on concerns about decline in its gross refining margins.

It earned US $9.5 on turning every barrel of crude oil into fuel as compared to a gross refining margin of US $12 per barrel. The GRM was also lower than USD 10.5 per barrel earning in the first quarter.

Housing finance major HDFC declined 4.32 per cent on liquidity concerns even as the RBI announced steps to improve fund flows to NBFCs.&nbsp;

The RBI permitted banks to use government securities equal to their incremental outstanding credit to NBFCs, over and above their outstanding credit to them as on October 19, to be used to meet liquidity coverage ratio requirements. It also increased single borrower exposure limit to non-infra NBFCs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent.

"Markets were volatile on concerns of slowing world economy due to lingering trade wars between the US &amp; China. The FOMC minutes released on Wednesday, indicated that US policymakers will go-ahead with rate hike as early as December," said Vinod Nair, Head Of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

"RIL reported its quarterly numbers which reflected decline in refining margins. Infosys numbers were good though margins were a disappointment," Sanjeev Zarbade, Vice President Research , Kotak Securities said.

Yes Bank was the worst performer in the Sensex pack, losing a whopping 6.06 per cent, after the RBI refused to grant more time to its long serving CEO and MD Rana Kapoor and asked the private sector lender to appoint his successor latest by February 1, 2019.

Indiabulls Housing Finance, Dewan Housing Finance, IL&amp;FS Engineering and Construction dropped up to 16.55 per cent.

IT stocks declined due to concerns over tightening H1-B visa norms. Infosys dropped 3.11 per cent and TCS by close to 1 per cent. Mindtree plunged by over 16 per cent as it highlighted "some challenges in the global business environment".

Stocks of automakers too faced the heat on fears of lower sale this festive season due to prevailing lower liquidity from NBFCs.

Other laggards were HDFC Ltd 4.32 per cent, Hero MotoCorp 3.70 per cent, Infosys 3.11 per cent, Tata Motors 2.46 per cent, M&amp;M 2.44 per cent, Axis Bank 2.16 per cent, Maruti Suzuki 1.72 per cent, IndusInd Bank 1.70 per cent, Bajaj Auto 1.49 per cent, Asian Paint 1.45 per cent, ONGC 1.26 per cent,

Coal India 1.23 per cent, NTPC 0.55 per cent, TCS 0.55 per cent, HDFC Bank 0.46 per cent, Bharti Airtel 0.43 per cent, Wipro 0.29 per cent, L&amp;T 0.26 per cent, Tata Steel 0.19 per, PowerGrid 0.16 per cet and SBI 0.11 per cent.

Among the winners, Sun Pharma was the top performer, climbing 2.52 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank 1.74 per cent.

Vedanta Ltd also rose 1.51 per cent, Adani Ports 1.18 per cent, ITC Ltd 0.73 per cent and ICICI Bank 0.06 per cent.

Sector-wise, the BSE IT emerged worst performer by crashing 2.60 per cent, followed by teck (2.41 per cent), Auto 1.42 per cent, oil&amp;gas (0.76 per cent), infrastrucgure 0.75 per cent, consumer durables (0.68 per cent), capital goods (0.64 per cent), healthcare (0.62 per cent), power (0.54 per cent), realty (0.45 per cent), bankex (0.43 per cent) and PSU (0.16 per cent).

In the broader markets, the small-cap index fell 1.72 per cent and the mid-cap gauge shed 0.22 per cent.

The benchmark indices closed with losses for the week. The Sensex lost 417.95 points, while the NSE Nifty fell 168.95 points, during the period.

Cues from other Asian markets were mixed with early losses were erased as China shares rebounded in afternoon trade after government statements sought to bolster market confidence.

China's banking and insurance regulator also said on Friday that it may allow bank wealth management subsidiaries to invest directly in stocks.&nbsp;

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.56 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.38 per cent, while Taiwandown 0.46 per cent. Shanghai Com;posiote Index, rebounded to end 2.58 per cent higher.

European markets turned negative after a higher opening. Key indices such as Frankfurt's DAX was down 0.44 per cent and Paris CAC 40 too shed 0.80 per cent. London's FTSE moved down 0.08 per cent in late morning deals.

Market benchmark BSE Sensex plunged by 464 points or 1.33 per cent to close at 34,315.63 points due to losses in energy, IT and financial stocks on liquidity worries even as RBI eases norms to improve fund flows.

Market benchmark BSE Sensex plunged by 464 points or 1.33 per cent to close at 34,315.63 points due to losses in energy, IT and financial stocks on liquidity worries even as RBI eases norms to improve fund flows. The broader NSE Nifty too fell around 150 points to crack below the 10,400-mark as 30 of its constituents declined. The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 149.50 points, or 1.43 per cent, to end at 10,303.55. Index major Reliance Industries plunged around 7 per cent in day trade despite record earnings in the second quarter. The stock later closed down by 4.11 per cent on BSE on concerns about decline in its gross refining margins. It earned US $9.5 on turning every barrel of crude oil into fuel as compared to a gross refining margin of US $12 per barrel. The GRM was also lower than USD 10.5 per barrel earning in the first quarter. Housing finance major HDFC declined 4.32 per cent on liquidity concerns even as the RBI announced steps to improve fund flows to NBFCs. The RBI permitted banks to use government securities equal to their incremental outstanding credit to NBFCs, over and above their outstanding credit to them as on October 19, to be used to meet liquidity coverage ratio requirements. It also increased single borrower exposure limit to non-infra NBFCs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent. "Markets were volatile on concerns of slowing world economy due to lingering trade wars between the US & China. The FOMC minutes released on Wednesday, indicated that US policymakers will go-ahead with rate hike as early as December," said Vinod Nair, Head Of Research at Geojit Financial Services. "RIL reported its quarterly numbers which reflected decline in refining margins. Infosys numbers were good though margins were a disappointment," Sanjeev Zarbade, Vice President Research , Kotak Securities said. Yes Bank was the worst performer in the Sensex pack, losing a whopping 6.06 per cent, after the RBI refused to grant more time to its long serving CEO and MD Rana Kapoor and asked the private sector lender to appoint his successor latest by February 1, 2019. Indiabulls Housing Finance, Dewan Housing Finance, IL&FS Engineering and Construction dropped up to 16.55 per cent. IT stocks declined due to concerns over tightening H1-B visa norms. Infosys dropped 3.11 per cent and TCS by close to 1 per cent. Mindtree plunged by over 16 per cent as it highlighted "some challenges in the global business environment". Stocks of automakers too faced the heat on fears of lower sale this festive season due to prevailing lower liquidity from NBFCs. Other laggards were HDFC Ltd 4.32 per cent, Hero MotoCorp 3.70 per cent, Infosys 3.11 per cent, Tata Motors 2.46 per cent, M&M 2.44 per cent, Axis Bank 2.16 per cent, Maruti Suzuki 1.72 per cent, IndusInd Bank 1.70 per cent, Bajaj Auto 1.49 per cent, Asian Paint 1.45 per cent, ONGC 1.26 per cent, Coal India 1.23 per cent, NTPC 0.55 per cent, TCS 0.55 per cent, HDFC Bank 0.46 per cent, Bharti Airtel 0.43 per cent, Wipro 0.29 per cent, L&T 0.26 per cent, Tata Steel 0.19 per, PowerGrid 0.16 per cet and SBI 0.11 per cent. Among the winners, Sun Pharma was the top performer, climbing 2.52 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank 1.74 per cent. Vedanta Ltd also rose 1.51 per cent, Adani Ports 1.18 per cent, ITC Ltd 0.73 per cent and ICICI Bank 0.06 per cent. Sector-wise, the BSE IT emerged worst performer by crashing 2.60 per cent, followed by teck (2.41 per cent), Auto 1.42 per cent, oil&gas (0.76 per cent), infrastrucgure 0.75 per cent, consumer durables (0.68 per cent), capital goods (0.64 per cent), healthcare (0.62 per cent), power (0.54 per cent), realty (0.45 per cent), bankex (0.43 per cent) and PSU (0.16 per cent). In the broader markets, the small-cap index fell 1.72 per cent and the mid-cap gauge shed 0.22 per cent. The benchmark indices closed with losses for the week. The Sensex lost 417.95 points, while the NSE Nifty fell 168.95 points, during the period. Cues from other Asian markets were mixed with early losses were erased as China shares rebounded in afternoon trade after government statements sought to bolster market confidence. China's banking and insurance regulator also said on Friday that it may allow bank wealth management subsidiaries to invest directly in stocks. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 0.56 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 0.38 per cent, while Taiwandown 0.46 per cent. Shanghai Com;posiote Index, rebounded to end 2.58 per cent higher. European markets turned negative after a higher opening. Key indices such as Frankfurt's DAX was down 0.44 per cent and Paris CAC 40 too shed 0.80 per cent. London's FTSE moved down 0.08 per cent in late morning deals.

Stocks drop more than 1.3% on liquidity, margins concerns; RIL, HDFC drag indices

Benchmark indices started off last day of the week on a flat note despite better-than-expected fourth quarter GDP data.

BSE Sensex traded higher by 4.39 points, or 0.01%, to 35,326.77, while the Nifty 50 rose 12 points, or 0.11%, to 10,748.15.

Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd shares fell 2.3% to Rs173.20 after PTI reported that the government may ask ONGC to bear fuel subsidy to help cut petrol and diesel prices.

BSE Sensex traded higher by 4.39 points, or 0.01%, to 35,326.77, while the Nifty 50 rose 12 points, or 0.11%, to 10,748.15.

Benchmark indices started off last day of the week on a flat note despite better-than-expected fourth quarter GDP data. BSE Sensex traded higher by 4.39 points, or 0.01%, to 35,326.77, while the Nifty 50 rose 12 points, or 0.11%, to 10,748.15. Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd shares fell 2.3% to Rs173.20 after PTI reported that the government may ask ONGC to bear fuel subsidy to help cut petrol and diesel prices.

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