Indian shares came off early falls on Monday and closed higher for an eighth straight session in their longest winning run since late November, buoyed by gains in HDFC twins.

However, the gains were limited as IT services firm Infosys Ltd reeled under selling pressure after its margin forecast fell short of market expectations.&nbsp

The Nifty climbed 0.46 per cent to10,528.35, while the benchmark Sensex rose 0.33 per cent to 34,305.43.

Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd were the top contributors to the indexes with gains of 1.6 percent and 0.9 percent respectively.

Shares of Infosys, the country's second-largest IT services company, closed 3.3 per cent lower after declining as much as 6 percent.

Indian shares came off early falls on Monday and closed higher for an eighth straight session in their longest winning run since late November, buoyed by gains in HDFC twins

Indian shares came off early falls on Monday and closed higher for an eighth straight session in their longest winning run since late November, buoyed by gains in HDFC twins. However, the gains were limited as IT services firm Infosys Ltd reeled under selling pressure after its margin forecast fell short of market expectations. The Nifty climbed 0.46 per cent to10,528.35, while the benchmark Sensex rose 0.33 per cent to 34,305.43. Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd were the top contributors to the indexes with gains of 1.6 percent and 0.9 percent respectively. Shares of Infosys, the country's second-largest IT services company, closed 3.3 per cent lower after declining as much as 6 percent.

Sensex posts longest winning streak since late November

&nbspShares of IT major Infosys rose by over 1 per cent today ahead of its fourth-quarter results to be announced later in the day.

The scrip after making a positive opening further gained 1.35 per cent to Rs 1,177.95 on BSE.

At NSE, shares of the company went up by 1.33 per cent to Rs 1,178.15.

In terms of equity volume, 1.41 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE, and over 43 lakh shares changed hands at NSE during the morning trade.

At NSE, shares of the company went up by 1.33 per cent to Rs 1,178.15.

&nbspShares of IT major Infosys rose by over 1 per cent today ahead of its fourth-quarter results to be announced later in the day. The scrip after making a positive opening further gained 1.35 per cent to Rs 1,177.95 on BSE. At NSE, shares of the company went up by 1.33 per cent to Rs 1,178.15. In terms of equity volume, 1.41 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE, and over 43 lakh shares changed hands at NSE during the morning trade.

Ahead of fourth-quarter results, Infosys stocks rise

The benchmark Sensex gained over 100 points in early trade today, continuing its rising streak for the seventh straight session on the back of positive macroeconomic data, ahead of Infosys earnings later in the day.

The 30-share barometer was trading higher by 134.96 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 34,236.09 with all the sectoral indices, led by metals, banking and realty stocks rising by up to 1 per cent.

The gauge had gained 1,082.06 points in the previous six days.

The NSE Nifty too climbed 39.20 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 10,497.85.

Brokers said buying activity picked up on positive macroeconomic data as industrial production grew by a healthy 7.1 per cent in February.

The uptick in industrial production was largely driven by robust performance of the manufacturing sector, coupled with higher offtake of capital goods and consumer durables.

Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) moderated in March due to easing food prices, including vegetables. 
 
Both sets of data were released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) yesterday.

According to brokers, fall in retail inflation to a five-month low, too had a positive impact on the market.

Major gainers were Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy's, RIL, M&M, NTPC and Maruti Suzuki, rising up to 2.04 per cent.

IT major Infosys will announce its Q4 results today, shares was trading higher by 0.25 per cent at Rs 1,165.20.

On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 368.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 615.81 crore yesterday, provisional data showed.

Overseas, Asian shares were trading mixed after US market gained as geopolitical concerns appeared to fade after President Donald Trump tweeted that a military strike on Syria may not be imminent.

Among other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.51 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.28 per cent in early trade. China's Shanghai Composite index fell 0.30 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, closed 0.32 per cent lower in yesterday's trade.&nbsp

The 30-share barometer was trading higher by 134.96 points, or 0.39%, at 34,236.09 with all the sectoral indices, led by metals, banking and realty stocks rising by up to 1 per cent

The benchmark Sensex gained over 100 points in early trade today, continuing its rising streak for the seventh straight session on the back of positive macroeconomic data, ahead of Infosys earnings later in the day. The 30-share barometer was trading higher by 134.96 points, or 0.39 per cent, at 34,236.09 with all the sectoral indices, led by metals, banking and realty stocks rising by up to 1 per cent. The gauge had gained 1,082.06 points in the previous six days. The NSE Nifty too climbed 39.20 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 10,497.85. Brokers said buying activity picked up on positive macroeconomic data as industrial production grew by a healthy 7.1 per cent in February. The uptick in industrial production was largely driven by robust performance of the manufacturing sector, coupled with higher offtake of capital goods and consumer durables. Retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) moderated in March due to easing food prices, including vegetables. Both sets of data were released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) yesterday. According to brokers, fall in retail inflation to a five-month low, too had a positive impact on the market. Major gainers were Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy's, RIL, M&M, NTPC and Maruti Suzuki, rising up to 2.04 per cent. IT major Infosys will announce its Q4 results today, shares was trading higher by 0.25 per cent at Rs 1,165.20. On a net basis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 368.90 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 615.81 crore yesterday, provisional data showed. Overseas, Asian shares were trading mixed after US market gained as geopolitical concerns appeared to fade after President Donald Trump tweeted that a military strike on Syria may not be imminent. Among other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.51 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 0.28 per cent in early trade. China's Shanghai Composite index fell 0.30 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, closed 0.32 per cent lower in yesterday's trade.

Sensex rises over 100 points on positive macro data

The BSE benchmark Sensex gained for the sixth straight session, reclaiming the crucial 34,000 level briefly in early trade on Thursday, ahead of IIP and inflation data scheduled to be released later in the day.

The government will issue Index of Industrial Production (IIP) numbers for February and inflation data for March based on consumer price index (CPI) today.

Caution ahead of key macroeconomic numbers and mixed sentiment in other Asian markets is likely to sway investor mood, brokers said.

The BSE 30-share Sensex was trading 62.38 points, or 0.18 per cent, higher at 34,002.82. In the previous five days, the index had gained 921.37 points.

The broader NSE Nifty rose 3.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 10,420.70.

IT, Teck, consumer durables, auto and power indices were in the positive zone, rising up to 1.08 per cent.

Major gainers were TCS, Infosys, Tata Motors, ONGC, Wipro, M&M and Hero MotoCorp, gaining up to 2.32 per cent.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 111.82 crore on Wednesday, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) also bought equities worth Rs 362.30 crore, provisional data showed.

In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.07 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.45 per cent in early trade. Japan's Nikkei shed 0.03 per cent. 
The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, ended 0.90 per cent lower in Wednesday's trade.

Caution ahead of key macroeconomic numbers and mixed sentiment in other Asian markets is likely to sway investor mood, brokers said.

The BSE benchmark Sensex gained for the sixth straight session, reclaiming the crucial 34,000 level briefly in early trade on Thursday, ahead of IIP and inflation data scheduled to be released later in the day. The government will issue Index of Industrial Production (IIP) numbers for February and inflation data for March based on consumer price index (CPI) today. Caution ahead of key macroeconomic numbers and mixed sentiment in other Asian markets is likely to sway investor mood, brokers said. The BSE 30-share Sensex was trading 62.38 points, or 0.18 per cent, higher at 34,002.82. In the previous five days, the index had gained 921.37 points. The broader NSE Nifty rose 3.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 10,420.70. IT, Teck, consumer durables, auto and power indices were in the positive zone, rising up to 1.08 per cent. Major gainers were TCS, Infosys, Tata Motors, ONGC, Wipro, M&M and Hero MotoCorp, gaining up to 2.32 per cent. Meanwhile, on a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 111.82 crore on Wednesday, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) also bought equities worth Rs 362.30 crore, provisional data showed. In the Asian region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.07 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index was down 0.45 per cent in early trade. Japan's Nikkei shed 0.03 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, ended 0.90 per cent lower in Wednesday's trade.

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious ahead of key macro data

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 65.11 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday ahead of the release of US Fed meeting minutes scheduled later in the day.

However, weakness in the US dollar against select currencies overseas and a higher opening in domestic equities capped the losses.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold equities worth Rs 684.99 crore yesterday, provisional data showed.

Yesterday, The rupee had ended higher by 3 paise at 64.99 against the American currency amid easing US-China trade war fears.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex advanced by 92.26 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 33,972.51 in early deals. 
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However, weakness in the US dollar against select currencies overseas and a higher opening in domestic equities capped the losses

The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 65.11 against the US dollar in opening trade on Wednesday ahead of the release of US Fed meeting minutes scheduled later in the day. However, weakness in the US dollar against select currencies overseas and a higher opening in domestic equities capped the losses. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold equities worth Rs 684.99 crore yesterday, provisional data showed. Yesterday, The rupee had ended higher by 3 paise at 64.99 against the American currency amid easing US-China trade war fears. Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex advanced by 92.26 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 33,972.51 in early deals.

Rupee sheds 12 paise against US dollar

Benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 130 points today, continuing its rising streak for the fourth straight day, on firm global leads after Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech eased worries over a trade war.

The 30-share Sensex was trading higher by 130.31 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 33,918.85, with all the sectoral indices rising up to 1.80 per cent.

The gauge had gained 774.47 points in the previous three sessions.

The NSE Nifty breached the 10,400-mark, up 38.80 points, or 0.37 per cent, at 10,418.15.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 359.35 crore yesterday, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained sellers and offloaded shares worth Rs 1,300.93 crore as per provisional data.

A firm trend in other Asian markets after Chinese President Xi Jinping eased worries over a simmering US trade conflict by promising new measures to open his country's massive economy "wider and wider" boosted investor sentiment here, brokers said.

The rupee's appreciation against the dollar and widening of bets by investors amid optimism ahead of earnings season also supported the uptrend, they said.

Major gainers included Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, L&T, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Bank, TCS, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharma and Reliance Industries, gaining up to 2.41 per cent.

In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei gained 1.08 per cent and Shanghai Composite rose 0.75 per cent in early trading today while Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 0.82 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.19 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.&nbsp; 
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Benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 130 points today, continuing its rising streak for the fourth straight day, on firm global leads after Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech eased worries over a trade war

Benchmark BSE Sensex advanced over 130 points today, continuing its rising streak for the fourth straight day, on firm global leads after Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech eased worries over a trade war. The 30-share Sensex was trading higher by 130.31 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 33,918.85, with all the sectoral indices rising up to 1.80 per cent. The gauge had gained 774.47 points in the previous three sessions. The NSE Nifty breached the 10,400-mark, up 38.80 points, or 0.37 per cent, at 10,418.15. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth Rs 359.35 crore yesterday, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained sellers and offloaded shares worth Rs 1,300.93 crore as per provisional data. A firm trend in other Asian markets after Chinese President Xi Jinping eased worries over a simmering US trade conflict by promising new measures to open his country's massive economy "wider and wider" boosted investor sentiment here, brokers said. The rupee's appreciation against the dollar and widening of bets by investors amid optimism ahead of earnings season also supported the uptrend, they said. Major gainers included Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, L&T, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Bank, TCS, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharma and Reliance Industries, gaining up to 2.41 per cent. In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei gained 1.08 per cent and Shanghai Composite rose 0.75 per cent in early trading today while Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 0.82 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.19 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.

Sensex rises over 100 points on firm global cues, Nifty tops 10,400

Indian shares ended higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, their longest winning streak since late January, buoyed by financials and metals, with sentiment boosted as tensions eased between the world's two biggest economies.

Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to lower import tariffs on products including cars, easing concerns over an escalating US-China trade row.

The Sensex ended 0.27 percent higher at 33,880.25, while the Nifty closed up 0.22 percent at 10,402.25.

Axis Bank Ltd was the top percentage gainer on both indexes, climbing over 5 percent, after the country's third-biggest private-sector bank by assets said on Monday its long-time chief executive, Shikha Sharma, will step down by this year-end.

The Sensex ended 0.27 percent higher at 33,880.25, while the Nifty closed up 0.22 percent at 10,402.25

Indian shares ended higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, their longest winning streak since late January, buoyed by financials and metals, with sentiment boosted as tensions eased between the world's two biggest economies. Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to lower import tariffs on products including cars, easing concerns over an escalating US-China trade row. The Sensex ended 0.27 percent higher at 33,880.25, while the Nifty closed up 0.22 percent at 10,402.25. Axis Bank Ltd was the top percentage gainer on both indexes, climbing over 5 percent, after the country's third-biggest private-sector bank by assets said on Monday its long-time chief executive, Shikha Sharma, will step down by this year-end.

Indian shares mark longest winning streak since January

Indian shares closed higher for a third straight session on Monday as financial stocks rose with global sentiment turning positive amid easing trade war fears.

The benchmark Sensex closed up 0.48 per cent at 33,788.54, while the broader Nifty ended 0.46 per cent higher at 10,379.35.

Both indexes marked their highest closing levels since March 14. 
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The benchmark Sensex closed up 0.48 per cent at 33,788.54, while the broader Nifty ended 0.46 per cent higher at 10,379.35.

Indian shares closed higher for a third straight session on Monday as financial stocks rose with global sentiment turning positive amid easing trade war fears. The benchmark Sensex closed up 0.48 per cent at 33,788.54, while the broader Nifty ended 0.46 per cent higher at 10,379.35. Both indexes marked their highest closing levels since March 14.

Sensex, Nifty post highest close in over three weeks

The rupee pared some gains in late morning deals, up 8 paise at 64.89 against the greenback on dollar-selling by bank and exporters amid higher domestic equities.

The rupee opened higher at 64.85 per dollar as against last Friday's close of 64.97 at the inter-bank foreign exchange here.

The domestic unit hovered between a high of 64.85 and a low of 64.98 in morning deals, it was trading higher at 64.89 at 1030 hrs.

Struggling dollar overseas after dismal US jobs data kept the domestic unit higher, a dealer said.

Meanwhile, the US dollar steadied against its peers in early Asian trade, having retreated late last week due to concerns over US-China trade tensions and following data that showed the US economy created the fewest jobs in six months in March.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading higher by 161.46 points, or 0.48 per cent, at 33,788.43 at 1040 hrs.&nbsp

The rupee opened higher at 64.85 per dollar as against last Friday's close of 64.97 at the inter-bank foreign exchange here

The rupee pared some gains in late morning deals, up 8 paise at 64.89 against the greenback on dollar-selling by bank and exporters amid higher domestic equities. The rupee opened higher at 64.85 per dollar as against last Friday's close of 64.97 at the inter-bank foreign exchange here. The domestic unit hovered between a high of 64.85 and a low of 64.98 in morning deals, it was trading higher at 64.89 at 1030 hrs. Struggling dollar overseas after dismal US jobs data kept the domestic unit higher, a dealer said. Meanwhile, the US dollar steadied against its peers in early Asian trade, having retreated late last week due to concerns over US-China trade tensions and following data that showed the US economy created the fewest jobs in six months in March. The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading higher by 161.46 points, or 0.48 per cent, at 33,788.43 at 1040 hrs.

Rupee pares some gains, up 8 paise against US dollar

Indian shares rose on Wednesday as strong monthly sales data lifted automobile stocks such as Tata Motors Ltd that led gains on key indexes, with sentiment also boosted by a forecast of normal monsoon rainfall this year.

Rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be 100 per cent of the long-term average, a private weather forecasting agency said earlier in the day, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in the $2 trillion economy.

The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.18 per cent at 10,263.35 as of 0541 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.25 per cent higher at 33,452.45.

"There is a shift in the market towards quality growth and a shift to domestic consumption-focused sectors, particularly autos. Consumer-facing banking and private banking are also driving the move," said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer at Sanctum Wealth Management.

The Nifty auto index rose as much as 2 per cent and was set to post a third consecutive session of gains.

Tata Motors climbed as much as 5.8 per cent after Morgan Stanley said sales of Land Rovers in the United States grew 38 per cent in March.

Eicher Motors Ltd rose as much as 3.8 per cent on a higher production forecast for Royal Enfield motorcycles in the current fiscal year.

Private lenders also rose, with the Nifty private bank index climbing as much as 0.7 per cent, ahead of a decision on monetary policy by India`s central bank. Yes Bank Ltd was up over 2 per cent.

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep monetary policy steady at its April meeting but shift to a hawkish stance by the end of this year and raise interest rates early in 2019 as inflation pressures build, a Reuters poll showed.

Among other gainers, Jet Airways Ltd rose as much as 3.2 per cent after it announced a deal with Boeing Co to buy 75 Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body jets.

Shares of ICICI Securities Ltd and state-run Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, however, fell on market debut.

Tata Motors climbed as much as 5.8 per cent after Morgan Stanley said sales of Land Rovers in the United States grew 38 per cent in March

Indian shares rose on Wednesday as strong monthly sales data lifted automobile stocks such as Tata Motors Ltd that led gains on key indexes, with sentiment also boosted by a forecast of normal monsoon rainfall this year. Rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be 100 per cent of the long-term average, a private weather forecasting agency said earlier in the day, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in the $2 trillion economy. The broader NSE Nifty was up 0.18 per cent at 10,263.35 as of 0541 GMT, while the benchmark BSE Sensex was 0.25 per cent higher at 33,452.45. "There is a shift in the market towards quality growth and a shift to domestic consumption-focused sectors, particularly autos. Consumer-facing banking and private banking are also driving the move," said Sunil Sharma, chief investment officer at Sanctum Wealth Management. The Nifty auto index rose as much as 2 per cent and was set to post a third consecutive session of gains. Tata Motors climbed as much as 5.8 per cent after Morgan Stanley said sales of Land Rovers in the United States grew 38 per cent in March. Eicher Motors Ltd rose as much as 3.8 per cent on a higher production forecast for Royal Enfield motorcycles in the current fiscal year. Private lenders also rose, with the Nifty private bank index climbing as much as 0.7 per cent, ahead of a decision on monetary policy by India`s central bank. Yes Bank Ltd was up over 2 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep monetary policy steady at its April meeting but shift to a hawkish stance by the end of this year and raise interest rates early in 2019 as inflation pressures build, a Reuters poll showed. Among other gainers, Jet Airways Ltd rose as much as 3.2 per cent after it announced a deal with Boeing Co to buy 75 Boeing 737 MAX narrow-body jets. Shares of ICICI Securities Ltd and state-run Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, however, fell on market debut.

Nifty, Sensex edge up; Tata Motors, Yes Bank gain

Indian indexes ended slightly higher on Friday, led by gains in stocks such as Lupin Ltd, but broader gains were capped as sentiment was subdued following US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose more tariffs on China.

The Nifty closed up 0.06 per cent at 10,331.60 while the benchmark Sensex ended 0.09 per cent higher at 33,626.97.

Both indexes posted a weekly gain of 2 per cent each.

Lupin, the top gainer on the NSE index, rose after the drugmaker said its facility received an establishment investigation report from the US Food and Drug Administration.

The Nifty closed up 0.06 per cent at 10,331.60 while the benchmark Sensex ended 0.09 per cent higher at 33,626.97

Indian indexes ended slightly higher on Friday, led by gains in stocks such as Lupin Ltd, but broader gains were capped as sentiment was subdued following US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose more tariffs on China. The Nifty closed up 0.06 per cent at 10,331.60 while the benchmark Sensex ended 0.09 per cent higher at 33,626.97. Both indexes posted a weekly gain of 2 per cent each. Lupin, the top gainer on the NSE index, rose after the drugmaker said its facility received an establishment investigation report from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Sensex ends higher, Lupin gains

Domestic equities staged a strong comeback today with the BSE Sensex rebounding by nearly 400 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 10,250-mark on receding fears of a US-China trade war.

Investors were also awaiting RBI's monetary policy outcome, scheduled later in the day.

The 30-share Sensex spurted by 393.60 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 33,412.67 in opening trade. The gauge had lost 351.56 points in the previous session.

All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty and auto stocks, were trading in the green with gains of up to 2.26 per cent.

The broad-based NSE Nifty went up by 129.05 points, or 1.27 per cent, to 10,257.45.

Major gainers that supported the recovery were Tata Motors, Tata Steel, M&M, Adani Ports, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, Coal India, L&T, Dr Reddy's, Infosys and Sun Pharma, rising up to 2.68 per cent.

A firm trend in other Asian markets and overnight gains on Wall street buoyed the trading sentiments here.

Brokers said buying by retail investors and fresh foreign fund inflows amid a firm trend in global markets led the markets higher.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.63 per cent, while Hong Kong and Shanghai markets were shut today for a public holiday today.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.96 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.&nbsp;

Investors were also awaiting RBI's monetary policy outcome, scheduled later in the day.

Domestic equities staged a strong comeback today with the BSE Sensex rebounding by nearly 400 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 10,250-mark on receding fears of a US-China trade war. Investors were also awaiting RBI's monetary policy outcome, scheduled later in the day. The 30-share Sensex spurted by 393.60 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 33,412.67 in opening trade. The gauge had lost 351.56 points in the previous session. All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty and auto stocks, were trading in the green with gains of up to 2.26 per cent. The broad-based NSE Nifty went up by 129.05 points, or 1.27 per cent, to 10,257.45. Major gainers that supported the recovery were Tata Motors, Tata Steel, M&M, Adani Ports, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, Coal India, L&T, Dr Reddy's, Infosys and Sun Pharma, rising up to 2.68 per cent. A firm trend in other Asian markets and overnight gains on Wall street buoyed the trading sentiments here. Brokers said buying by retail investors and fresh foreign fund inflows amid a firm trend in global markets led the markets higher. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.63 per cent, while Hong Kong and Shanghai markets were shut today for a public holiday today. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.96 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.

Sensex rallies nearly 400 points, Nifty above 10,250-mark

Domestic equities staged a strong comeback with the BSE Sensex rebounding by nearly 400 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 10,250-mark on receding fears of a US-China trade war.

Investors were also awaiting RBI's monetary policy outcome, scheduled later in the day.

The 30-share Sensex spurted by 393.60 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 33,412.67 in opening trade. The gauge had lost 351.56 points in the previous session.

All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty and auto stocks, were trading in the green with gains of up to 2.26 per cent.

The broad-based NSE Nifty went up by 129.05 points, or 1.27 per cent, to 10,257.45.

Major gainers that supported the recovery were Tata Motors, Tata Steel, M&M, Adani Ports, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, Coal India, L&T, Dr Reddy's, Infosys and Sun Pharma, rising up to 2.68 per cent.

A firm trend in other Asian markets and overnight gains on Wall Street buoyed the trading sentiments.

Brokers said buying by retail investors and fresh foreign fund inflows amid a firm trend in global markets led the markets higher.

Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.63 per cent, while Hong Kong and Shanghai markets were shut today for a public holiday today.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.96 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.

All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty and auto stocks, were trading in the green with gains of up to 2.26 per cent.

Domestic equities staged a strong comeback with the BSE Sensex rebounding by nearly 400 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 10,250-mark on receding fears of a US-China trade war. Investors were also awaiting RBI's monetary policy outcome, scheduled later in the day. The 30-share Sensex spurted by 393.60 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 33,412.67 in opening trade. The gauge had lost 351.56 points in the previous session. All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty and auto stocks, were trading in the green with gains of up to 2.26 per cent. The broad-based NSE Nifty went up by 129.05 points, or 1.27 per cent, to 10,257.45. Major gainers that supported the recovery were Tata Motors, Tata Steel, M&M, Adani Ports, Yes Bank, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, Coal India, L&T, Dr Reddy's, Infosys and Sun Pharma, rising up to 2.68 per cent. A firm trend in other Asian markets and overnight gains on Wall Street buoyed the trading sentiments. Brokers said buying by retail investors and fresh foreign fund inflows amid a firm trend in global markets led the markets higher. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan's Nikkei was up 1.63 per cent, while Hong Kong and Shanghai markets were shut today for a public holiday today. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.96 per cent higher in yesterday's trade.

Sensex surges over 390 points in early trade

The BSE Sensex rose over 600 points after the Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent. The reverse repo rate was also kept unchanged at 5.75 per cent.&nbsp

The Nifty meanwhile rose over 200 points.&nbsp

The bank had been expected to stick to its 'neutral' stance to support an early recovery in economic growth as inflation eases.&nbsp

The Sensex finally closed 577.73 points (1.75%) up at 33,596.80, while the Nifty closed 196.75 points (1.94%) up at 10,325.15.&nbsp

The stock market had been rising Thursday even before the central bank announced its new rates.&nbsp

The shares were tracking global equity markets that recovered after fears of a Sino-US trade war eased, with metal stocks such as Hindalco Industries Ltd and banks such as ICICI Bank Ltd among top gainers.

The United States expressed willingness to negotiate a resolution to the trade dispute with China after Beijing retaliated against proposed US tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods by targeting key American imports.

"All sectors which were impacted yesterday, including metals, are recovering today mainly because the fears of escalation in trade wars have receded, at least for the time-being," said Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The Sensex finally closed 577.73 points (1.75%) up at 33,596.80, while the Nifty closed 196.75 points (1.94%) up at 10,325.15

The BSE Sensex rose over 600 points after the Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent. The reverse repo rate was also kept unchanged at 5.75 per cent. The Nifty meanwhile rose over 200 points. The bank had been expected to stick to its 'neutral' stance to support an early recovery in economic growth as inflation eases. The Sensex finally closed 577.73 points (1.75%) up at 33,596.80, while the Nifty closed 196.75 points (1.94%) up at 10,325.15. The stock market had been rising Thursday even before the central bank announced its new rates. The shares were tracking global equity markets that recovered after fears of a Sino-US trade war eased, with metal stocks such as Hindalco Industries Ltd and banks such as ICICI Bank Ltd among top gainers. The United States expressed willingness to negotiate a resolution to the trade dispute with China after Beijing retaliated against proposed US tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods by targeting key American imports. "All sectors which were impacted yesterday, including metals, are recovering today mainly because the fears of escalation in trade wars have receded, at least for the time-being," said Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex rises over 600 points after RBI keeps lending rates unchanged

Benchmark Sensex plunged more than 350 points on Wednesday, in line with a weak trend overseas on escalating trade war worries, as participants stayed on the sidelines ahead of RBI's monetary policy announcement.

Sentiment dampened after China today said it was ready to take countermeasures in retaliation against the new round of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The escalating Sino-US trade tensions also dragged down global equity markets, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 1.31%. US stocks futures and European stocks also extended their fall.

The 30-share Sensex opened positive and advanced to a high of 33,505.53 but succumbed to a sudden sell-off in the afternoon, hitting a low of 32,972.56. It finally ended 351.56 points or 1.05 per cent down at 33,019.07.

This is the benchmark's biggest fall since March 23, when it had lost 409.73 points.

The broader NSE Nifty, after scaling the day's high of 10,279.85, slipped into the negative terrain to 10,111.30 before closing at 10,128.40, down by 116.60 points, or 1.14 per cent.

(With inputs from PTI)

BSE Sensex closed lower by 351.56 points at 33,019.07, while the Nifty 50 fell 116.60 points to close at 10,128.40. Here are the highlights from the markets

Benchmark Sensex plunged more than 350 points on Wednesday, in line with a weak trend overseas on escalating trade war worries, as participants stayed on the sidelines ahead of RBI's monetary policy announcement. Sentiment dampened after China today said it was ready to take countermeasures in retaliation against the new round of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The escalating Sino-US trade tensions also dragged down global equity markets, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 1.31%. US stocks futures and European stocks also extended their fall. The 30-share Sensex opened positive and advanced to a high of 33,505.53 but succumbed to a sudden sell-off in the afternoon, hitting a low of 32,972.56. It finally ended 351.56 points or 1.05 per cent down at 33,019.07. This is the benchmark's biggest fall since March 23, when it had lost 409.73 points. The broader NSE Nifty, after scaling the day's high of 10,279.85, slipped into the negative terrain to 10,111.30 before closing at 10,128.40, down by 116.60 points, or 1.14 per cent. (With inputs from PTI)

Worried by US-China tariff war, Sensex drops 352 points

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 declined over 1% as trade war fears escalated after China announced 25% tariff on 106 products in 14 categories imported from the US, including soybeans, automobiles and chemicals.

BSE Sensex closed lower by 351.56 points, or 1.05%, to 33,019.07, while the Nifty 50 fell 116.60 points, or 1.14%, to close at 10,128.40.

The escalating Sino-US trade tensions also dragged down global equity markets, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 1.31 percent as of 1008 GMT. US stocks futures and European stocks also extended their fall.

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 declined over 1% as trade war fears escalated after China announced 25% tariff on 106 products in 14 categories imported from the US, including soybeans, automobiles and chemicals. BSE Sensex closed lower by 351.56 points, or 1.05%, to 33,019.07, while the Nifty 50 fell 116.60 points, or 1.14%, to close at 10,128.40. The escalating Sino-US trade tensions also dragged down global equity markets, with MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan down 1.31 percent as of 1008 GMT. US stocks futures and European stocks also extended their fall.

Sensex drops 352 points over US-China tariff war fears

Indian equities after trading range-bound for a better part of today's session finally ended higher, with banking shares leading the way after the RBI allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses over the next four quarters.

Both benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty managed to close higher for the second straight session following a fag-end rush for buying stocks.

The 30-share Sensex ended with a gain of 115.27 points and the broader Nifty closed 33.20 points higher.

Besides banks, auto, PSU and power stocks led the rally on bourses, despite weak global cues.

Banking shares gained after the Reserve Bank allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses in the third and fourth quarters of the previous fiscal over the next four quarters. 
 
Also, the appreciating rupee against the US dollar supported the market uptrend.

"Market traded range-bound throughout the day due to volatility in the global market. But towards the close, pace picked up supported by moderation in yield and growth in core sector. Yield declined amid central bank allowing the banks to spread their bond trading losses which gave a positive sentiment to banking stocks...," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said.

Investors are gradually shifting focus to upcoming Q4 results and RBI policy outcome which will dictate the market outlook in the near term, he added.

The Sensex today resumed lower and slipped further to hit a low of 33,153.83 on a bearish trend in other Asian markets, tracking overnight losses at the Wall Street on weakness in technology shares and trade tension between the US and China.

Later towards the fag-end, it staged a comeback to recover losses to scale a day's high of 33,402.94, before settling 115.27 points, or 0.35 per cent, higher at 33,370.63.

The gauge had gained 286.68 points in the first session of the new fiscal yesterday.

The 50-share Nifty after moving between 10,171.05 and 10,255.35 on alternate bouts of selling and buying, concluded 33.20 points, or 0.33 per cent, higher at 10,245.

Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 413.16 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 689.75 crore yesterday, provisional data released by the stock exchanges showed.

Shares of Bank of India rose 3.11 per cent, followed by Syndicate Bank 2.75 per cent, Bank of Baroda 2.29 per cent, Indian Bank 2.44 per cent, UCO Bank 1.60 per cent, State Bank of India 1.60 per cent and Bank of Maharashtra 1.82 per cent on the BSE.

Other gainers were Power Grid 1.93 per cent, Bharti Airtel 1.83 per cent, Tata Motors 1.34 per cent, Reliance Industries 0.68 per cent, Asian Paints 0.64 per cent and Sun Pharma 0.48 per cent.

Other banks like Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Bank also ended in the positive zone, rising by up to 2.11 per cent.

Among the losers were: Wipro 2.02 per cent, ONGC 1.28 per cent, Adani Ports 0.86 per cent, HDFC Bank 0.74 per cent, Bajaj Auto 0.60 per cent, NTPC 0.47 per cent and L&T 0.46 per cent on profit-booking.

In the BSE sectoral pool, power index stayed on top, up 1.57 per cent, followed by infrastructure by 1.17 per cent, PSU by 1.11 per cent, bankex by 1.08 per cent, auto by 0.85 per cent, healthcare by 0.67 per cent, oil and gas 0.62 per cent, metal 0.49 per cent and realty 0.48 per cent.

Broader markets beat the benchmarks, with the small-cap index firming up 1.35 per cent and mid-cap 0.92 per cent.

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei was down 0.45 per cent and Shanghai's Composite Index shed 0.84 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.29 per cent.

In the euro zone, Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.41 per cent, while Paris CAC shed 0.85 per cent in early deals. London's FTSE down 0.72 per cent.

Both benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty managed to close higher for the second straight session following a fag-end rush for buying stocks

Indian equities after trading range-bound for a better part of today's session finally ended higher, with banking shares leading the way after the RBI allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses over the next four quarters. Both benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty managed to close higher for the second straight session following a fag-end rush for buying stocks. The 30-share Sensex ended with a gain of 115.27 points and the broader Nifty closed 33.20 points higher. Besides banks, auto, PSU and power stocks led the rally on bourses, despite weak global cues. Banking shares gained after the Reserve Bank allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses in the third and fourth quarters of the previous fiscal over the next four quarters. Also, the appreciating rupee against the US dollar supported the market uptrend. "Market traded range-bound throughout the day due to volatility in the global market. But towards the close, pace picked up supported by moderation in yield and growth in core sector. Yield declined amid central bank allowing the banks to spread their bond trading losses which gave a positive sentiment to banking stocks...," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said. Investors are gradually shifting focus to upcoming Q4 results and RBI policy outcome which will dictate the market outlook in the near term, he added. The Sensex today resumed lower and slipped further to hit a low of 33,153.83 on a bearish trend in other Asian markets, tracking overnight losses at the Wall Street on weakness in technology shares and trade tension between the US and China. Later towards the fag-end, it staged a comeback to recover losses to scale a day's high of 33,402.94, before settling 115.27 points, or 0.35 per cent, higher at 33,370.63. The gauge had gained 286.68 points in the first session of the new fiscal yesterday. The 50-share Nifty after moving between 10,171.05 and 10,255.35 on alternate bouts of selling and buying, concluded 33.20 points, or 0.33 per cent, higher at 10,245. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 413.16 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 689.75 crore yesterday, provisional data released by the stock exchanges showed. Shares of Bank of India rose 3.11 per cent, followed by Syndicate Bank 2.75 per cent, Bank of Baroda 2.29 per cent, Indian Bank 2.44 per cent, UCO Bank 1.60 per cent, State Bank of India 1.60 per cent and Bank of Maharashtra 1.82 per cent on the BSE. Other gainers were Power Grid 1.93 per cent, Bharti Airtel 1.83 per cent, Tata Motors 1.34 per cent, Reliance Industries 0.68 per cent, Asian Paints 0.64 per cent and Sun Pharma 0.48 per cent. Other banks like Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Bank also ended in the positive zone, rising by up to 2.11 per cent. Among the losers were: Wipro 2.02 per cent, ONGC 1.28 per cent, Adani Ports 0.86 per cent, HDFC Bank 0.74 per cent, Bajaj Auto 0.60 per cent, NTPC 0.47 per cent and L&T 0.46 per cent on profit-booking. In the BSE sectoral pool, power index stayed on top, up 1.57 per cent, followed by infrastructure by 1.17 per cent, PSU by 1.11 per cent, bankex by 1.08 per cent, auto by 0.85 per cent, healthcare by 0.67 per cent, oil and gas 0.62 per cent, metal 0.49 per cent and realty 0.48 per cent. Broader markets beat the benchmarks, with the small-cap index firming up 1.35 per cent and mid-cap 0.92 per cent. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei was down 0.45 per cent and Shanghai's Composite Index shed 0.84 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.29 per cent. In the euro zone, Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.41 per cent, while Paris CAC shed 0.85 per cent in early deals. London's FTSE down 0.72 per cent.

Sensex rises for 2nd day; banks rally on RBI breather

The NSE Nifty ended higher by 98 points at 10,211.80 on the first trading day of the new financial year led by buying in pharma, auto, IT, Infra, media, realty, metal and energy sectors.

Investors are looking forward to the Reserve Bank of India's first bi-monthly policy decision of FY2018-19 to be held later this week.

However, financial stocks were a laggard through the day, dented by weak sentiment. Nifty PSU Bank ended lower, but Nifty Bank, in the last hour trade, staged a recovery.

Overseas, European financial markets remained closed today in observance of Easter Monday.

Asian shares edged lower amid fears that US President Donald Trump's tariff programmes could set off a trade war.

The Nifty rose by 98.10 points or 0.97 per cent to end at 10,211.80, before moving in a range of 10,220.10 and 10,127.75. It saw an intra-day movement of about 92.35 points.

Sector-wise, pharma climbed by 3.14 per cent, Auto 2.19 per cent, IT 1.56 per cent, infra 1.55 per cent, FMCG 1.43 per cent, Media 1.41 per cent, realty 0.80 per cent, metal 0.77 per cent, energy 0.58 per cent, Finance

Service 0.53 per cent and Bank 0.27 percent. While PSU bank fell by 0.84 per cent.

Major index gainers were Cipla, Lupin, Kotak Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Baj Finance, Grasim, UPL and Wipro.

The losers included ICICI Bank, IOC, Axis Bank, Coal India, Hindalco, SBIN, BhartiAirtel, BPCL and GAIL.

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was in favour of gainers. On the NSE, 1,493 stocks advanced, 312 declined and 55 remained unchanged. Total securities that have hit their price bands were 339.

Turnover in the cash segment fell to Rs 26,681.61 crore from Rs 43,434.65 crore as on last Wednesday.

A total of 12,461.28 lakh shares changed hands in 1,04,45,493 trades. The market capitalisation of listed firms on NSE stood at Rs 1,42,58,035 crore.&nbsp;

Investors are looking forward to the Reserve Bank of India's first bi-monthly policy decision of FY2018-19 to be held later this week

The NSE Nifty ended higher by 98 points at 10,211.80 on the first trading day of the new financial year led by buying in pharma, auto, IT, Infra, media, realty, metal and energy sectors. Investors are looking forward to the Reserve Bank of India's first bi-monthly policy decision of FY2018-19 to be held later this week. However, financial stocks were a laggard through the day, dented by weak sentiment. Nifty PSU Bank ended lower, but Nifty Bank, in the last hour trade, staged a recovery. Overseas, European financial markets remained closed today in observance of Easter Monday. Asian shares edged lower amid fears that US President Donald Trump's tariff programmes could set off a trade war. The Nifty rose by 98.10 points or 0.97 per cent to end at 10,211.80, before moving in a range of 10,220.10 and 10,127.75. It saw an intra-day movement of about 92.35 points. Sector-wise, pharma climbed by 3.14 per cent, Auto 2.19 per cent, IT 1.56 per cent, infra 1.55 per cent, FMCG 1.43 per cent, Media 1.41 per cent, realty 0.80 per cent, metal 0.77 per cent, energy 0.58 per cent, Finance Service 0.53 per cent and Bank 0.27 percent. While PSU bank fell by 0.84 per cent. Major index gainers were Cipla, Lupin, Kotak Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Baj Finance, Grasim, UPL and Wipro. The losers included ICICI Bank, IOC, Axis Bank, Coal India, Hindalco, SBIN, BhartiAirtel, BPCL and GAIL. The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was in favour of gainers. On the NSE, 1,493 stocks advanced, 312 declined and 55 remained unchanged. Total securities that have hit their price bands were 339. Turnover in the cash segment fell to Rs 26,681.61 crore from Rs 43,434.65 crore as on last Wednesday. A total of 12,461.28 lakh shares changed hands in 1,04,45,493 trades. The market capitalisation of listed firms on NSE stood at Rs 1,42,58,035 crore.

Nifty gains 98 points to end above 10,200 mark

Domestic equities opened on a firm note on the first trading day of the new financial year 2018-19 today, with Sensex reclaiming the 33,000-mark by rising over 100 points amid positive global cues.

The 30-share BSE benchmark, which had lost 205.71 points in the last session of FY18 on Wednesday, rose 133.32 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 33,102.00.

The gains were led by auto, infrastructure, oil & gas, capital goods, healthcare, IT and metal stocks.

Auto stocks such as Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Bajaj Auto rose up to 2.46 per cent on the back of firm March sales data.

Other gainers include Adani Ports, Dr Reddy's, L&T, RIL, Yes Bank, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Infosys, HDFC, ONGC, Sun Pharma, SBI, HDFC Bank and TCS that gained up to 1.51 per cent.

In contrast, ICICI Bank, Coal India, Axis Bank, Asian Paint, Wipro and Hindustan Unilever were trading in the negative zone.

The broad-based NSE Nifty too was trading higher by 64.85 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 10,178.55.

Brokers said the beginning of the new financial year and April F&O series, amid positive Asian cues, boosted investor sentiment here.

In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.50 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.20 per cent in early trade. Markets in Hong Kong are shut today.

The gains were led by auto, infrastructure, oil & gas, capital goods, healthcare, IT and metal stocks

Domestic equities opened on a firm note on the first trading day of the new financial year 2018-19 today, with Sensex reclaiming the 33,000-mark by rising over 100 points amid positive global cues. The 30-share BSE benchmark, which had lost 205.71 points in the last session of FY18 on Wednesday, rose 133.32 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 33,102.00. The gains were led by auto, infrastructure, oil & gas, capital goods, healthcare, IT and metal stocks. Auto stocks such as Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, M&M and Bajaj Auto rose up to 2.46 per cent on the back of firm March sales data. Other gainers include Adani Ports, Dr Reddy's, L&T, RIL, Yes Bank, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Infosys, HDFC, ONGC, Sun Pharma, SBI, HDFC Bank and TCS that gained up to 1.51 per cent. In contrast, ICICI Bank, Coal India, Axis Bank, Asian Paint, Wipro and Hindustan Unilever were trading in the negative zone. The broad-based NSE Nifty too was trading higher by 64.85 points, or 0.64 per cent, to 10,178.55. Brokers said the beginning of the new financial year and April F&O series, amid positive Asian cues, boosted investor sentiment here. In the Asian region, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.50 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.20 per cent in early trade. Markets in Hong Kong are shut today.

Sensex begins FY19 on a firm note, rises over 100 points

The domestic stock market started the new fiscal on a positive note today, with the flagship Sensex rising about 287 points to end above the key 33,000-level as index heavyweights RIL, Tata Motors and Maruti led the rally.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty also managed to close above the 10,200-mark.

The bourses reopened today after a long weekend following holidays for Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday on last Thursday and Friday, respectively.

Besides, a positive start in the April derivative series boosted investor sentiments as they indulged in creating fresh positions, brokers said.

Sentiments also got a boost after several automakers posted better-than-expected sales data for March month, they said.

However, other Asian markets turned weak after initial firmness due to profit-taking in late trade and any absence of cues from European markets that were closed for Easter.

The Sensex after a gap-up opening to regain the 33,000-mark advanced to hit a high of 33,289.34 before terminating at 33,255.36, showing a hefty gain of 286.68 points, or 0.87 per cent.&nbsp;

The gauge had lost 205.71 points in the last session of FY18 on Wednesday.

The NSE 50-share Nifty also spurted by 98.10 points, or 0.97 per cent, to end at 10,211.80 after moving in a range of 10,220.10 and 10,127.75.

Sensex rises about 287 points, NSE Nifty also managed to close above the 10,200-mark

The domestic stock market started the new fiscal on a positive note today, with the flagship Sensex rising about 287 points to end above the key 33,000-level as index heavyweights RIL, Tata Motors and Maruti led the rally. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty also managed to close above the 10,200-mark. The bourses reopened today after a long weekend following holidays for Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday on last Thursday and Friday, respectively. Besides, a positive start in the April derivative series boosted investor sentiments as they indulged in creating fresh positions, brokers said. Sentiments also got a boost after several automakers posted better-than-expected sales data for March month, they said. However, other Asian markets turned weak after initial firmness due to profit-taking in late trade and any absence of cues from European markets that were closed for Easter. The Sensex after a gap-up opening to regain the 33,000-mark advanced to hit a high of 33,289.34 before terminating at 33,255.36, showing a hefty gain of 286.68 points, or 0.87 per cent. The gauge had lost 205.71 points in the last session of FY18 on Wednesday. The NSE 50-share Nifty also spurted by 98.10 points, or 0.97 per cent, to end at 10,211.80 after moving in a range of 10,220.10 and 10,127.75.

Market kicks off new fiscal on high note; auto stocks rally

The market extended losses on the back of weak global cues, with the Sensex falling 200 points.

The Nifty continued to trade below 10,150 ahead of expiry of March futures & options contracts today, falling 60 points.

All sectoral indices were in the red, with the Nifty Metal, PSU Bank falling over a percent.

Investors would stay cautious ahead of the expiry of March derivative series later today. The stock market will stay shut on Thursday and Friday and resume trading next week on Monday.&nbsp

Overseas, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.4 per cent, with tech-heavy Korean shares falling 1.0 per cent. Japan's Nikkei &nbspfell 2.1 per cent.

On Wall Street, The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 344.89 points, or 1.43 percent, to 23,857.71, the S&P 500 lost 45.93 points, or 1.73 percent, to 2,612.62 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 211.74 points, or 2.93 percent, to 7,008.81, making their fourth decline in five sessions.

All sectoral indices were in the red, with the Nifty Metal, PSU Bank falling over a percent.

The market extended losses on the back of weak global cues, with the Sensex falling 200 points. The Nifty continued to trade below 10,150 ahead of expiry of March futures & options contracts today, falling 60 points. All sectoral indices were in the red, with the Nifty Metal, PSU Bank falling over a percent. Investors would stay cautious ahead of the expiry of March derivative series later today. The stock market will stay shut on Thursday and Friday and resume trading next week on Monday. Overseas, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.4 per cent, with tech-heavy Korean shares falling 1.0 per cent. Japan's Nikkei &nbspfell 2.1 per cent. On Wall Street, The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 344.89 points, or 1.43 percent, to 23,857.71, the S&P 500 lost 45.93 points, or 1.73 percent, to 2,612.62 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 211.74 points, or 2.93 percent, to 7,008.81, making their fourth decline in five sessions.

Sensex sheds 212 points; Nifty falls to 10,122

Snapping its two-session rising streak, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 150 points in early trade today as investors offloaded positions ahead of March F&O expiry and financial year ending.

A weak trend at other Asian bourses after a sharp fall on Wall Street, driven by technology stocks, also weighed on market sentiment here.

The 30-share index was trading lower by 164.52 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 33,009.87. The gauge had gained 577.85 points in the previous two sessions.

All the sectoral indices, led by metals, PSU, power and banking stocks, were trading in the red, falling up to 1.34 per cent.

The NSE Nifty fell by 59.40 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 10,124.75 in early trade.

Major losers that dragged down key indices were Tata Steel, Adani Ports, SBI, NTPC, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paint, Coal India, ONGC, Power Grid, RIL, HDFC Bank and Infosys, declining up to 2.08 per cent.

Investors are cutting bets on the last trading session of March F&O expiry and the end of the financial year 2017-18, brokers said.

Markets will remain closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday, respectively.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,063.12 crore, while DIIs made purchases to the tune of Rs 2,172.91 crore yesterday, provisional data showed.

Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 1.29 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was down 1.77 per cent in early trade today. The Shanghai Composite Index too fell 0.76 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.43 per cent lower yesterday.&nbsp

The 30-share index was trading lower by 164.52 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 33,009.87. The gauge had gained 577.85 points in the previous two sessions.

Snapping its two-session rising streak, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell over 150 points in early trade today as investors offloaded positions ahead of March F&O expiry and financial year ending. A weak trend at other Asian bourses after a sharp fall on Wall Street, driven by technology stocks, also weighed on market sentiment here. The 30-share index was trading lower by 164.52 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 33,009.87. The gauge had gained 577.85 points in the previous two sessions. All the sectoral indices, led by metals, PSU, power and banking stocks, were trading in the red, falling up to 1.34 per cent. The NSE Nifty fell by 59.40 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 10,124.75 in early trade. Major losers that dragged down key indices were Tata Steel, Adani Ports, SBI, NTPC, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paint, Coal India, ONGC, Power Grid, RIL, HDFC Bank and Infosys, declining up to 2.08 per cent. Investors are cutting bets on the last trading session of March F&O expiry and the end of the financial year 2017-18, brokers said. Markets will remain closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday, respectively. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net of Rs 1,063.12 crore, while DIIs made purchases to the tune of Rs 2,172.91 crore yesterday, provisional data showed. Elsewhere in Asia, Hong Kong's Hang Seng shed 1.29 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was down 1.77 per cent in early trade today. The Shanghai Composite Index too fell 0.76 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.43 per cent lower yesterday.

Sensex slips over 150 points on F&O expiry, weak global cues

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 declined on Wednesday, tracking losses in global equities.&nbsp;

Asian stocks posted declines early on Wednesday trade after US stocks fell sharply on the back of losses in technology names.&nbsp;

The Indian rupee was trading marginally higher in opening trade against the US dollar, tracking gains in its Asian peers.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex trades lower by nearly 200 points, while the Nifty 50 trades near 10,100.

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 declined on Wednesday, tracking losses in global equities. Asian stocks posted declines early on Wednesday trade after US stocks fell sharply on the back of losses in technology names. The Indian rupee was trading marginally higher in opening trade against the US dollar, tracking gains in its Asian peers.

Sensex dives 200 points, Nifty near 10,100

The BSE Sensex slumped 206 points in see-saw trade today to close below the 33,000-mark on the last trading session of 2017-18 but finished the fiscal with a gain of 11.30 per cent.

Besides weak global cues, squaring-up of bets by investors due to end of March month expiry in the derivatives segment halted its two-session winning run, brokers said.

On the macro front, official data showed India's fiscal deficit soared to Rs 7.15 lakh crore at the end of February, exceeding the revised target for the full fiscal.

The broader 50-share index Nifty also ended 70 points lower at 10,113.70.

The flagship Sensex has gained 3,348.18 points, or 11.30 per cent, during 2017-18. The index had gained 16.88 per cent in the previous fiscal.

Investors saw a wealth addition of Rs 20.70 lakh crore during fiscal 2017-18. The market capitalisation of all the firms listed on the BSE reached Rs 142.24 lakh crore, from Rs 121.54 lakh crore as on March 31, 2017.

The broader Nifty closed the fiscal with gains of 939.95 points, or 10.25 per cent. During the previous fiscal, it scored gains of 1,435.55 points, or 18.55 per cent.

For the day, the BSE Sensex snapped its two-session winning streak to end lower by 205.71 points, or 0.62 per cent at 32,968.68. It hovered between 33,104.11 and 32,917.66 during the session.

The gauge had rallied 577.85 points in the past two sessions.

The NSE Nifty too ended the day 70.45 points, or 0.69 per cent lower at 10,113.70 after shuttling between 10,158.35 and 10,096.90.

On a weekly basis, the Sensex rose 372.14 points, or 1.14 per cent, while the Nifty gained 115.65 points, or 1.16 per cent. This was their first gain in five weeks.

Stock exchanges will remain closed on Thursday and Friday on account of 'Mahavir Jayanti' and 'Good Friday', respectively.

"Market slid on the expiry day due to volatility in global market and last leg of redemption ahead of introduction of LTCG. We expect domestic volatility to normalise as declining yield and inflation may provide room for RBI to extend their neutral stance, against rate hike expectation.

"Result season will be next major trigger as earnings growth remain in the initial stage of recovery while investors are focused on the possibility of further upgrade," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 1,063.12, while the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made purchases to the tune of Rs 2,172.91 crore yesterday, as per provisional data.

Tata Steel was the day's worst performer in the Sensex pack, plunging 3.25 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 3.05 per cent.

Other losers were Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, ICICI Bank, RIL, Infosys, SBI, Power Grid, Tata Motors, ITC Ltd, ONGC, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, Axis Bank, Asian Paints and HDFC Bank, shedding up to 2.93 per cent.

In contrast, Wipro rose 3.27 per cent, Coal India 2.94 per cent, Hero MotoCorp 2.30 per cent, Kotak Bank 0.55 per cent, Yes Bank 0.49 per cent, IndusInd Bank 0.43 per cent, L&T 0.39 per cent, HDFC Ltd 0.28 per cent, TCS 0.26 per cent, Hindustan Unilever 0.26 per cent and Maruti Suzuki 0.11 per cent.

Sector-wise, BSE telecom fell 2.58 per cent, metal 2.04 per cent, healthcare 1.14 per cent, realty 1.07 per cent, power 1.05 per cent, infrastructure 0.99 per cent, teck 0.67 per cent, banking 0.65 per cent, PSU 0.50 per cent, FMCG 0.37 per cent and IT 0.31 per cent.

However, consumer durables rose 0.24 per cent and oil and gas 0.06 per cent.

The broader market sentiment too remained bearish, with the small-cap and mid-cap indices falling 0.92 per cent and 0.53 per cent, respectively.

Overseas, Asian markets closed lower after a sharp fall on Wall Street, driven by technology stocks.

Hong Kong ended 2.50 per cent down, Japan's Nikkei shed 1.34 per cent, while China's Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.40 per cent.

European stocks too were down in their initial deals. Paris's CAC declined by 1.33 per cent, Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.43 per cent and London's FTSE shed 0.98 per cent.&nbsp

On the macro front, official data showed India's fiscal deficit soared to Rs 7.15 lakh crore at the end of February, exceeding the revised target for the full fiscal.

The BSE Sensex slumped 206 points in see-saw trade today to close below the 33,000-mark on the last trading session of 2017-18 but finished the fiscal with a gain of 11.30 per cent. Besides weak global cues, squaring-up of bets by investors due to end of March month expiry in the derivatives segment halted its two-session winning run, brokers said. On the macro front, official data showed India's fiscal deficit soared to Rs 7.15 lakh crore at the end of February, exceeding the revised target for the full fiscal. The broader 50-share index Nifty also ended 70 points lower at 10,113.70. The flagship Sensex has gained 3,348.18 points, or 11.30 per cent, during 2017-18. The index had gained 16.88 per cent in the previous fiscal. Investors saw a wealth addition of Rs 20.70 lakh crore during fiscal 2017-18. The market capitalisation of all the firms listed on the BSE reached Rs 142.24 lakh crore, from Rs 121.54 lakh crore as on March 31, 2017. The broader Nifty closed the fiscal with gains of 939.95 points, or 10.25 per cent. During the previous fiscal, it scored gains of 1,435.55 points, or 18.55 per cent. For the day, the BSE Sensex snapped its two-session winning streak to end lower by 205.71 points, or 0.62 per cent at 32,968.68. It hovered between 33,104.11 and 32,917.66 during the session. The gauge had rallied 577.85 points in the past two sessions. The NSE Nifty too ended the day 70.45 points, or 0.69 per cent lower at 10,113.70 after shuttling between 10,158.35 and 10,096.90. On a weekly basis, the Sensex rose 372.14 points, or 1.14 per cent, while the Nifty gained 115.65 points, or 1.16 per cent. This was their first gain in five weeks. Stock exchanges will remain closed on Thursday and Friday on account of 'Mahavir Jayanti' and 'Good Friday', respectively. "Market slid on the expiry day due to volatility in global market and last leg of redemption ahead of introduction of LTCG. We expect domestic volatility to normalise as declining yield and inflation may provide room for RBI to extend their neutral stance, against rate hike expectation. "Result season will be next major trigger as earnings growth remain in the initial stage of recovery while investors are focused on the possibility of further upgrade," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 1,063.12, while the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made purchases to the tune of Rs 2,172.91 crore yesterday, as per provisional data. Tata Steel was the day's worst performer in the Sensex pack, plunging 3.25 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 3.05 per cent. Other losers were Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, ICICI Bank, RIL, Infosys, SBI, Power Grid, Tata Motors, ITC Ltd, ONGC, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, Axis Bank, Asian Paints and HDFC Bank, shedding up to 2.93 per cent. In contrast, Wipro rose 3.27 per cent, Coal India 2.94 per cent, Hero MotoCorp 2.30 per cent, Kotak Bank 0.55 per cent, Yes Bank 0.49 per cent, IndusInd Bank 0.43 per cent, L&T 0.39 per cent, HDFC Ltd 0.28 per cent, TCS 0.26 per cent, Hindustan Unilever 0.26 per cent and Maruti Suzuki 0.11 per cent. Sector-wise, BSE telecom fell 2.58 per cent, metal 2.04 per cent, healthcare 1.14 per cent, realty 1.07 per cent, power 1.05 per cent, infrastructure 0.99 per cent, teck 0.67 per cent, banking 0.65 per cent, PSU 0.50 per cent, FMCG 0.37 per cent and IT 0.31 per cent. However, consumer durables rose 0.24 per cent and oil and gas 0.06 per cent. The broader market sentiment too remained bearish, with the small-cap and mid-cap indices falling 0.92 per cent and 0.53 per cent, respectively. Overseas, Asian markets closed lower after a sharp fall on Wall Street, driven by technology stocks. Hong Kong ended 2.50 per cent down, Japan's Nikkei shed 1.34 per cent, while China's Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.40 per cent. European stocks too were down in their initial deals. Paris's CAC declined by 1.33 per cent, Frankfurt's DAX fell 1.43 per cent and London's FTSE shed 0.98 per cent.

Sensex ends FY18 with 11.30% gain; investors richer by Rs 20.70 lakh crore

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 trade little changed on Monday following losses in global equity markets.&nbsp;

Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index was trading nearly 1% higher led by a rise in the shares of State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda.

The Street has been volatile in the last couple of weeks with US and China turning the heat on the possibility of a trade war.&nbsp;

The US's hike on import tariffs on steel and aluminium resulted in major metal stocks like Tata Steel bleeding heavily.&nbsp;

On Monday however, the Nifty Metal sub-index was trading 0.30 per cent in the green at 9.25 am. State-run banks, the other volatile sector too was holding up.

The Street has been volatile in the last couple of weeks with US and China turning the heat on the possibility of a trade war.

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE’s Nifty 50 trade little changed on Monday following losses in global equity markets. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index was trading nearly 1% higher led by a rise in the shares of State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda. The Street has been volatile in the last couple of weeks with US and China turning the heat on the possibility of a trade war. The US's hike on import tariffs on steel and aluminium resulted in major metal stocks like Tata Steel bleeding heavily. On Monday however, the Nifty Metal sub-index was trading 0.30 per cent in the green at 9.25 am. State-run banks, the other volatile sector too was holding up.

Indices trade flat, Nifty below 10,000 mark

The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to 64.91 against the US dollar at the interbank forex market today on sustained selling of the greenback by exporters and banks amid foreign capital inflows.

Dealers said dollar's weakness against a basket of currencies supported the domestic unit.

On Friday, the rupee had gained 10 paise to end at 65.01 against the US currency which suffered losses in global markets on intensifying trade war worries.

Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex fall by 60.10 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 32,536.44 in opening trade today.

According to the provisional exchange data, foreign investors bought shares worth Rs 1,628.19 crore on a net basis on Friday.

Dealers said dollar's weakness against a basket of currencies supported the domestic unit

The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to 64.91 against the US dollar at the interbank forex market today on sustained selling of the greenback by exporters and banks amid foreign capital inflows. Dealers said dollar's weakness against a basket of currencies supported the domestic unit. On Friday, the rupee had gained 10 paise to end at 65.01 against the US currency which suffered losses in global markets on intensifying trade war worries. Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex fall by 60.10 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 32,536.44 in opening trade today. According to the provisional exchange data, foreign investors bought shares worth Rs 1,628.19 crore on a net basis on Friday.

Rupee rises 10 paise against dollar in opening trade

The benchmark BSE Sensex extended volatility for the third straight day by shedding over 60 points in early trade today on selling by domestic institutional investors amid weakness in Asian markets on trade war concerns.

Selling pressure on IT, Teck and oil & gas stocks, too, weighed on market sentiment.

The 30-share index slipped 60.10 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 32,536.44. The benchmark had lost 539.64 points in the previous two sessions.

Major laggards were Hero MotoCorp, Wipro, ITC, TCS, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Dr Reddy's, Kotak Bank, HDFC and Bajaj Auto, falling by up to 2 per cent.

NSE Nifty was trading down by 14.35 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 9,983.70.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 935.41 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares of Rs 1628.19 crore yesterday.

Asian markets were trading lower following a global sell-off last week amid rising tensions between the US and China.

Fears of a full-blown trade war dampened investor sentiment here, broker said.

Japan's Nikkei shed 0.40 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 0.44 per cent. Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.32 per cent in early trade.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average also ended 1.77 per cent lower Friday.

Selling pressure on IT, Teck and oil & gas stocks, too, weighed on market sentiment.

The benchmark BSE Sensex extended volatility for the third straight day by shedding over 60 points in early trade today on selling by domestic institutional investors amid weakness in Asian markets on trade war concerns. Selling pressure on IT, Teck and oil & gas stocks, too, weighed on market sentiment. The 30-share index slipped 60.10 points, or 0.18 per cent, to 32,536.44. The benchmark had lost 539.64 points in the previous two sessions. Major laggards were Hero MotoCorp, Wipro, ITC, TCS, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Dr Reddy's, Kotak Bank, HDFC and Bajaj Auto, falling by up to 2 per cent. NSE Nifty was trading down by 14.35 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 9,983.70. Meanwhile, on a net basis, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 935.41 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares of Rs 1628.19 crore yesterday. Asian markets were trading lower following a global sell-off last week amid rising tensions between the US and China. Fears of a full-blown trade war dampened investor sentiment here, broker said. Japan's Nikkei shed 0.40 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 0.44 per cent. Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.32 per cent in early trade. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average also ended 1.77 per cent lower Friday.

Sensex, Nifty turn choppy on weak global cues

Domestic equities took a beating Friday amid global selloff after US President Donald Trump imposed $ 60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports -- a move that has fuelled fears of a global trade war.

The BSE Sensex plunged below the 33,000-level, plummeting 471.44 points, or 1.42 per cent, to 32,534.83. The gauge had lost 129.91 points in the previous session.

The NSE Nifty too cracked below the crucial 10,000 mark by diving 153.45 points, or 1.51 per cent, to 9,961.30.

All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty, banking and capital goods stocks, were trading in the red, falling up to 2.77 per cent.

Top laggards were Yes Bank, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and L&amp;T, falling by up to 3.08 per cent.

Investor sentiment turned extremely bearish, in line with sharp losses on the Wall Street and Asian markets, on growing fears of a global trade war after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing drawing up a list of retaliatory measures, brokers said.

Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued selling on domestic bourses. On a net basis, they sold shares worth Rs 1,065.99 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made purchases to the tune of Rs 1,127.78 crore on Friday, provisional data showed.

In Asia, Japan&#39;s Nikkei fell 3.54 per cent, Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng down 2.78 per cent in early deals. The Shanghai Composite index dropped by 3.06 per cent. 
The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 2.93 per cent lower yesterday.

Domestic equities took a beating Friday amid global selloff after US President Donald Trump imposed $ 60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports -- a move that has fuelled fears of a global trade war

Domestic equities took a beating Friday amid global selloff after US President Donald Trump imposed $ 60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports -- a move that has fuelled fears of a global trade war. The BSE Sensex plunged below the 33,000-level, plummeting 471.44 points, or 1.42 per cent, to 32,534.83. The gauge had lost 129.91 points in the previous session. The NSE Nifty too cracked below the crucial 10,000 mark by diving 153.45 points, or 1.51 per cent, to 9,961.30. All the sectoral indices, led by metal, realty, banking and capital goods stocks, were trading in the red, falling up to 2.77 per cent. Top laggards were Yes Bank, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and L&T, falling by up to 3.08 per cent. Investor sentiment turned extremely bearish, in line with sharp losses on the Wall Street and Asian markets, on growing fears of a global trade war after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and Beijing drawing up a list of retaliatory measures, brokers said. Meanwhile, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued selling on domestic bourses. On a net basis, they sold shares worth Rs 1,065.99 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) made purchases to the tune of Rs 1,127.78 crore on Friday, provisional data showed. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei fell 3.54 per cent, Hong Kong's Hang Seng down 2.78 per cent in early deals. The Shanghai Composite index dropped by 3.06 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 2.93 per cent lower yesterday.

Sensex plunges over 400 points, Nifty cracks below 10,000

The benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 130 points today due to profit booking in realty, capital goods, teck, auto and banking stocks due to renewed global trade war fears and losses in European markets.

The 30-share Sensex opened higher at 33,206.99 and advanced to hit a high of 33,281.77 in early trade.

However, it slipped into the negative zone to touch a low of 32,963.31 in afternoon trade as fresh worries appeared after reports that the US President is mulling new sanctions on China.

The barometer finally ended lower by 129.91 points or 0.39 per cent at 33,006.27, ending its two-day gaining streak.

The NSE Nifty closed down by 40.50 points or 0.39 per cent at 10,114.75 as banking stocks dropped. It shuttled between 10,207.85 and 10,105.40 during the day.

&quot;Market started on a positive note on account of less hawkish Fed commentary on CY18 rate hike trajectory and in turn US 10-year yield declined. However, the gains were only short lived due to negative trend in European and other Asian market owing to re-emergence of trade war,&quot; Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said.

&quot;Investors are utilising every rally as an opportunity to sell,&quot; he added.

The US Trade Representative (USTR) said America has strong evidence of Beijing violating its commitments on intellectual property and technology transfers, fanning speculation that the White House may announce sanctions against China tomorrow.

China also promised to reply with &quot;necessary measures&quot; to defend its &quot;legitimate rights and interests&quot;.

Equity benchmarks erased early gains after realty, capital goods, teck, auto, PSU, IT, power and bankex counters came under selling pressure, falling up to 1.28 per cent.

Banking stocks again faced the heat largely due to weekly derivatives expiry in the NSE Bank Nifty. SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, and Bank of Baroda ended with losses up to 2.62 per cent.

Other losers included Wipro, M&amp;M, Maruti Suzuki, Dr Reddy&#39;s, Adani Ports, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, L&amp;T, TCS, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Power Grid, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Tata Steel and HUL, falling up to 2.32 per cent.

However, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, RIL, Sun Pharma, Asian Paint and NTPC ended in the positive zone, rising up to 2.45 per cent.

Selling pressure also emerged in the broader markets the BSE small-cap index down by 1.05 per cent and mid-caps fell 0.75 per cent.

Among the BSE sectoral indices, realty fell the most at 1.28 per cent, followed by capital goods (1.07 per cent), teck (0.99 per cent), auto (0.94 per cent), PSU (0.93 per cent), IT (0.91 per cent), infrastructure (0.69 per cent), power (0.66 per cent), bankex (0.66 per cent), healthcare (0.60 per cent), FMCG (0.36 per cent) and oil &amp; gas (0.29 per cent).

However, consumer durables rose by 0.79 per cent and metal 0.37 per cent.

Globally, Asian share markets ended mixed and European bourses opened lower following overnight losses on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time this year. The Federal Reserve delivered its sixth interest-rate increase since the end of 2015 and signalled it still expects to deliver two more before the end of the year.

Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng fell 1.09 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.53 per cent and Singapore down 0.65 per cent, while Japan&#39;s Nikkei was up by 0.99 per cent.

In the Eurozone, Paris CAC 40 fell 1.06 per cent and Frankfurt moved down 1.01 per cent in their early deals. The UK&#39;s FTSE also traded lower 0.53 per cent.

The 30-share Sensex opened higher at 33,206.99 and advanced to hit a high of 33,281.77 in early trade.

The benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 130 points today due to profit booking in realty, capital goods, teck, auto and banking stocks due to renewed global trade war fears and losses in European markets. The 30-share Sensex opened higher at 33,206.99 and advanced to hit a high of 33,281.77 in early trade. However, it slipped into the negative zone to touch a low of 32,963.31 in afternoon trade as fresh worries appeared after reports that the US President is mulling new sanctions on China. The barometer finally ended lower by 129.91 points or 0.39 per cent at 33,006.27, ending its two-day gaining streak. The NSE Nifty closed down by 40.50 points or 0.39 per cent at 10,114.75 as banking stocks dropped. It shuttled between 10,207.85 and 10,105.40 during the day. "Market started on a positive note on account of less hawkish Fed commentary on CY18 rate hike trajectory and in turn US 10-year yield declined. However, the gains were only short lived due to negative trend in European and other Asian market owing to re-emergence of trade war," Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services Ltd, said. "Investors are utilising every rally as an opportunity to sell," he added. The US Trade Representative (USTR) said America has strong evidence of Beijing violating its commitments on intellectual property and technology transfers, fanning speculation that the White House may announce sanctions against China tomorrow. China also promised to reply with "necessary measures" to defend its "legitimate rights and interests". Equity benchmarks erased early gains after realty, capital goods, teck, auto, PSU, IT, power and bankex counters came under selling pressure, falling up to 1.28 per cent. Banking stocks again faced the heat largely due to weekly derivatives expiry in the NSE Bank Nifty. SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, and Bank of Baroda ended with losses up to 2.62 per cent. Other losers included Wipro, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Dr Reddy's, Adani Ports, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, L&T, TCS, Coal India, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Power Grid, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Tata Steel and HUL, falling up to 2.32 per cent. However, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, RIL, Sun Pharma, Asian Paint and NTPC ended in the positive zone, rising up to 2.45 per cent. Selling pressure also emerged in the broader markets the BSE small-cap index down by 1.05 per cent and mid-caps fell 0.75 per cent. Among the BSE sectoral indices, realty fell the most at 1.28 per cent, followed by capital goods (1.07 per cent), teck (0.99 per cent), auto (0.94 per cent), PSU (0.93 per cent), IT (0.91 per cent), infrastructure (0.69 per cent), power (0.66 per cent), bankex (0.66 per cent), healthcare (0.60 per cent), FMCG (0.36 per cent) and oil & gas (0.29 per cent). However, consumer durables rose by 0.79 per cent and metal 0.37 per cent. Globally, Asian share markets ended mixed and European bourses opened lower following overnight losses on Wall Street after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time this year. The Federal Reserve delivered its sixth interest-rate increase since the end of 2015 and signalled it still expects to deliver two more before the end of the year. Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.09 per cent, Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.53 per cent and Singapore down 0.65 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was up by 0.99 per cent. In the Eurozone, Paris CAC 40 fell 1.06 per cent and Frankfurt moved down 1.01 per cent in their early deals. The UK's FTSE also traded lower 0.53 per cent.

Sensex falls 130 points at close on profit booking, trade war fears

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade today, extending gains for the third session after US Federal Reserve announced the widely-expected hike in key lending rate.

The 30-share index was trading 102.07 points, or 0.31 per cent, higher to 33,238.25. The gauge had gained 213.06 points in the previous two sessions.

Sectoral indices, led by healthcare, metal, capital goods, oil &amp; gas infrastructure, auto and FMCG, gained up to 0.57 per cent. 
The NSE Nifty also advanced by 32.70 points, or 0.32 per cent, to 10,187.95.

Major gainers that supported the uptrend were ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, ITC, Tata Steel and L&amp;T, rising up to 3.05 per cent.

Brokers said sustained foreign fund inflows, increased buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) and a mixed trend in other Asian bourses, after the Fed rate hike, influenced the market. 
An appreciating rupee against the dollar also supported investor sentiment, they said.

Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 98.44 crore, while DIIs purchases equities to the tune of Rs 197.78 crore yesterday, provisional data showed. 
Among other Asian markets, Japan&#39;s Nikkei was trading higher by 0.38 per cent, while Hong Kong&#39;s Hang Seng fell 0.61 per cent in their early deals. The Shanghai Composite index was down by 0.93 per cent.

The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.18 per cent lower in yesterday&#39;s trade.

The 30-share index was trading 102.07 points, or 0.31 per cent, higher to 33,238.25. The gauge had gained 213.06 points in the previous two sessions

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade today, extending gains for the third session after US Federal Reserve announced the widely-expected hike in key lending rate. The 30-share index was trading 102.07 points, or 0.31 per cent, higher to 33,238.25. The gauge had gained 213.06 points in the previous two sessions. Sectoral indices, led by healthcare, metal, capital goods, oil & gas infrastructure, auto and FMCG, gained up to 0.57 per cent. The NSE Nifty also advanced by 32.70 points, or 0.32 per cent, to 10,187.95. Major gainers that supported the uptrend were ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, ITC, Tata Steel and L&T, rising up to 3.05 per cent. Brokers said sustained foreign fund inflows, increased buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) and a mixed trend in other Asian bourses, after the Fed rate hike, influenced the market. An appreciating rupee against the dollar also supported investor sentiment, they said. Meanwhile, on a net basis, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 98.44 crore, while DIIs purchases equities to the tune of Rs 197.78 crore yesterday, provisional data showed. Among other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei was trading higher by 0.38 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.61 per cent in their early deals. The Shanghai Composite index was down by 0.93 per cent. The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 0.18 per cent lower in yesterday's trade.

Sensex rises over 100 points, Nifty nears 10,200

The Sensex opened higher on Thursday. At about 9.30 am, the Sensex was up 74.55 points or 0.22 per cent at 33,210.73. Similarly, the NSE Nifty was trading 27.70 points or 0.27 per cent higher at 10,182.95.

On the Nifty 50, 34 stocks advanced against 16 that declined.

ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, L&amp;T, ITC and Reliance were among the top gainers on the Sensex. On the Nifty, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, Vedanta and ONGC were the top gainers.

Bharti Airtel, SBI, Wipro, Axis Bank and BPCL were the top losers on the Nifty.

ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, L&T, ITC and Reliance were among the top gainers on the Sensex.

The Sensex opened higher on Thursday. At about 9.30 am, the Sensex was up 74.55 points or 0.22 per cent at 33,210.73. Similarly, the NSE Nifty was trading 27.70 points or 0.27 per cent higher at 10,182.95. On the Nifty 50, 34 stocks advanced against 16 that declined. ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, L&T, ITC and Reliance were among the top gainers on the Sensex. On the Nifty, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, Vedanta and ONGC were the top gainers. Bharti Airtel, SBI, Wipro, Axis Bank and BPCL were the top losers on the Nifty.

Sensex gains 50 points, Nifty nears 10,200

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