Indian stock market indices started the week on a firm note tracking gains in Asian peers as investors awaited June quarter results.&nbsp;

Sensex gained 322 points or 0.90% to sit at 36,923 points while the 50-stock Nifty breached the 10,850 mark as it jumped 99 points.&nbsp;

All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 1.8 per cent.

Indian markets have been riding on hopes of a better future for a while now, ignoring the reality of pain in the present. Excluding stocks of financials, the Nifty 50 index is back at its pre-covid highs of February. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices started the week on a firm note tracking gains in Asian peers as investors awaited June quarter results. Sensex gained 322 points or 0.

Indian stock market indices started the week on a firm note tracking gains in Asian peers as investors awaited June quarter results. Sensex gained 322 points or 0.90% to sit at 36,923 points while the 50-stock Nifty breached the 10,850 mark as it jumped 99 points. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 1.8 per cent. Indian markets have been riding on hopes of a better future for a while now, ignoring the reality of pain in the present. Excluding stocks of financials, the Nifty 50 index is back at its pre-covid highs of February. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex rises 320 points, Nifty above 10,850

Domestic stocks edged lower on Friday tracking weak cues from global peers amid concerns that new lockdowns could derail the economic recovery.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex hovered at around 36,600 levels, down 150 points. IndusInd Bank (down 2%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Tech Mahindra and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (both down over 1%). TCS fluctuated between minor gains and losses after reporting 13.8 per cent YoY decline in its June quarter profits.

Shares of state-owned Punjab National Bank slumped up to 6.7 per cent to Rs 34.6 on the BSE on Friday after the bank said it has reported loan extended to Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), worth Rs 3,688.58 crore, as fraud.

Cases in the world's second-most populous country jumped by 26,506 to 793,802 as of Friday morning, including 21,604 deaths. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stocks edged lower on Friday tracking weak cues from global peers amid concerns that new lockdowns could derail the economic recovery. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered at around 36,600 levels, down 150 points.

Domestic stocks edged lower on Friday tracking weak cues from global peers amid concerns that new lockdowns could derail the economic recovery. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered at around 36,600 levels, down 150 points. IndusInd Bank (down 2%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra (both down over 1%). TCS fluctuated between minor gains and losses after reporting 13.8 per cent YoY decline in its June quarter profits. Shares of state-owned Punjab National Bank slumped up to 6.7 per cent to Rs 34.6 on the BSE on Friday after the bank said it has reported loan extended to Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), worth Rs 3,688.58 crore, as fraud. Cases in the world's second-most populous country jumped by 26,506 to 793,802 as of Friday morning, including 21,604 deaths. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex dips 150 points; metals, banks drag

Domestic stock markets rose half a per cent on Thursday, amid similar trends in their Asian peers.

S&amp;P BSE Sensex was up 182 points or 50% at 36,511 points, while the 50-stock Nifty jumped above the 10,750 mark.

The Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 3 per cent.

According to traders, market participants followed optimism in global equities, shrugging off concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases and its impact on economic recovery.

The number of cases around the world linked to the disease has crossed 1.20 crore and the death toll has topped 5.48 lakh.

In India, the number of infections spiked to 7.67 lakh and the death toll rose to 21,129.

Bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul were trading with gains.

Stock exchanges on Wall Street too ended on a positive note in the overnight session.

Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude futures slipped 0.05 per cent to USD 43.27 per barrel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock markets rose half a per cent on Thursday, amid similar trends in their Asian peers. S&P BSE Sensex was up 182 points or 50% at 36,511 points, while the 50-stock Nifty jumped above the 10,750 mark.

Domestic stock markets rose half a per cent on Thursday, amid similar trends in their Asian peers. S&P BSE Sensex was up 182 points or 50% at 36,511 points, while the 50-stock Nifty jumped above the 10,750 mark. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 3 per cent. According to traders, market participants followed optimism in global equities, shrugging off concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases and its impact on economic recovery. The number of cases around the world linked to the disease has crossed 1.20 crore and the death toll has topped 5.48 lakh. In India, the number of infections spiked to 7.67 lakh and the death toll rose to 21,129. Bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul were trading with gains. Stock exchanges on Wall Street too ended on a positive note in the overnight session. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude futures slipped 0.05 per cent to USD 43.27 per barrel. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex gains 200 points, Nifty tests 10,800

The benchmark indices were trading in range on Wednesday tracking mixed trade in Asian peers as the continued surge in coronavirus cases weighed on the sentiment.&nbsp;

The gain in banking and auto stocks were capped by losses in the IT, FMCG space.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex was down 50 points at 36,630 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 10,830-mark. IndusInd Bank (up 5%) gained the most among Sensex constituents, followed by Bajaj Auto and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (both up 1%).

The benchmark indices were trading in range on Wednesday tracking mixed trade in Asian peers as the continued surge in coronavirus cases weighed on the sentiment.

The benchmark indices were trading in range on Wednesday tracking mixed trade in Asian peers as the continued surge in coronavirus cases weighed on the sentiment. The gain in banking and auto stocks were capped by losses in the IT, FMCG space. The S&P BSE Sensex was down 50 points at 36,630 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 10,830-mark. IndusInd Bank (up 5%) gained the most among Sensex constituents, followed by Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra (both up 1%).

Sensex drops 50 points, Nifty at 10,786

Domestic stock market equity indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up opening gains and was volatile on Tuesday dragged by selling in metals, PSU banks, auto and FMCG stocks.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex hovered around 36,530 levels, up 30 points and the Nifty50 index was trading around 10,750 levels. Bajaj Finance rose 4 per cent after announcing its June quarter (Q1FY21) business update. The stock was the top Sensex gainer. Among other individual stocks, Bajaj Auto and Infosys also climbed 2 per cent each.

The Indian rupee ended near the day's low level at 74.94 per dollar, amid volatility in the domestic equity market. The rupee had opened flat at 74.70 per dollar against the previous close of 74.67.

Global market

Markets were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dimmed hopes for a global recovery, despite an overnight rally in tech shares that pushed the Nasdaq composite to another record high. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 0.6% to 22,577.65 and South Korea’s Kospi lost early gains to fall 0.4% to 2,180.30. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market equity indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up opening gains and was volatile on Tuesday dragged by selling in metals, PSU banks, auto and FMCG stocks.

Domestic stock market equity indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up opening gains and was volatile on Tuesday dragged by selling in metals, PSU banks, auto and FMCG stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 36,530 levels, up 30 points and the Nifty50 index was trading around 10,750 levels. Bajaj Finance rose 4 per cent after announcing its June quarter (Q1FY21) business update. The stock was the top Sensex gainer. Among other individual stocks, Bajaj Auto and Infosys also climbed 2 per cent each. The Indian rupee ended near the day's low level at 74.94 per dollar, amid volatility in the domestic equity market. The rupee had opened flat at 74.70 per dollar against the previous close of 74.67. Global market Markets were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as expanding coronavirus outbreaks dimmed hopes for a global recovery, despite an overnight rally in tech shares that pushed the Nasdaq composite to another record high. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 0.6% to 22,577.65 and South Korea’s Kospi lost early gains to fall 0.4% to 2,180.30. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty on track to finish higher for 5th day

The domestic benchmark indices rose over one per cent each on Monday, mirroring similar gains in their Asian peers.

S&amp;P BSE Sensex gained 272 points while the 50-stock Nifty was above the 10,700 mark, following global cues. The Nifty futures were trading 110.80 points or 1.05 per cent higher at 10,678.80 on Singaporean Exchange. Among the top gainers on the street were HDFC Bank, up 3.17% while IndusInd Bank gained 2.74%, followed by Baja Finance surging 2.63%.

In broader Asia, shares climbed as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery.

India, the world’s second-most populous country, is slowly limping out of months-long lockdowns triggered by the novel coronavirus. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic benchmark indices rose over one per cent each on Monday, mirroring similar gains in their Asian peers. S&P BSE Sensex gained 272 points while the 50-stock Nifty was above the 10,700 mark, following global cues.

The domestic benchmark indices rose over one per cent each on Monday, mirroring similar gains in their Asian peers. S&P BSE Sensex gained 272 points while the 50-stock Nifty was above the 10,700 mark, following global cues. The Nifty futures were trading 110.80 points or 1.05 per cent higher at 10,678.80 on Singaporean Exchange. Among the top gainers on the street were HDFC Bank, up 3.17% while IndusInd Bank gained 2.74%, followed by Baja Finance surging 2.63%. In broader Asia, shares climbed as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery. India, the world’s second-most populous country, is slowly limping out of months-long lockdowns triggered by the novel coronavirus. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 350 points, Nifty above 10,700 as financials lead

Indian equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with half a per cent gains on Friday led by buying in IT and auto stocks.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex hovered around 35,900 levels, having risen to as high as 36,110 earlier in the day. The Nifty50 index slipped below the 10,600 level. Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Auto (both up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Reliance Industries gained 1 per cent after the company announced that Intel has invested Rs 1,894.5 crore in Reliance Jio for a 0.39 per cent stake.

The Nifty and Sensex have rebounded sharply from a coronavirus-fuelled slump in March, but remain around 13% lower for the year.

Indian equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with half a per cent gains on Friday led by buying in IT and auto stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 35,900 levels, having risen to as high as 36,110 earlier in the day.

Indian equity market benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 settled with half a per cent gains on Friday led by buying in IT and auto stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 35,900 levels, having risen to as high as 36,110 earlier in the day. The Nifty50 index slipped below the 10,600 level. Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Auto (both up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Reliance Industries gained 1 per cent after the company announced that Intel has invested Rs 1,894.5 crore in Reliance Jio for a 0.39 per cent stake. The Nifty and Sensex have rebounded sharply from a coronavirus-fuelled slump in March, but remain around 13% lower for the year.

Sensex ends 177 points higher, Nifty at 10,607

Domestic stock market indices ended higher on Wednesday amid buying in financial counters.&nbsp;

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.24% higher at 10,430.05 while the benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex ended up about 500 points at 35,414.45, after recording their best quarter in 11 years.&nbsp;

Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, HDFC, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers. 
 
Global markets

Global stocks struggled for momentum on Wednesday as improving economic data was offset by concern that surging coronavirus cases in the United States could derail the world’s recovery before it properly begins.

MSCI’s world shares index was 0.1 per cent higher after rising 18 per cent for its biggest three-month gain since 2009 in the second quarter, but it still closed the first half around 8 per cent lower from where it started the year.

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3 per cent, led by gains in China. E-Mini futures for the S&amp;P 500 were down 0.2 per cent.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Domestic stock market indices ended higher on Wednesday amid buying in financial counters. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.24% higher at 10,430.05 while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended up about 500 points at 35,414.

Domestic stock market indices ended higher on Wednesday amid buying in financial counters. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.24% higher at 10,430.05 while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended up about 500 points at 35,414.45, after recording their best quarter in 11 years. Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, HDFC, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers. Global markets Global stocks struggled for momentum on Wednesday as improving economic data was offset by concern that surging coronavirus cases in the United States could derail the world’s recovery before it properly begins. MSCI’s world shares index was 0.1 per cent higher after rising 18 per cent for its biggest three-month gain since 2009 in the second quarter, but it still closed the first half around 8 per cent lower from where it started the year. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.3 per cent, led by gains in China. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 were down 0.2 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex gains 499 points as financials rally, Nifty ends at 10,430

Domestic stock market indices pared gains to end flat on Tuesday dragged by energy and pharma stocks. However, gains in banks, auto capped the losses.&nbsp;

Sensex fell below its crucial 35,000-mark to close at 34,916, down 46 points or 0.13 per cent. While the broader Nifty 50 index settled just above its psychological level of 10,300-mark.

Indian indices tracked gains from global benchmarks that were buoyed by positive macroeconomic numbers in US and China. SGX Nifty also traded 70 points higher at 10,302, indicating a positive trend in the domestic market today. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices pared gains to end flat on Tuesday dragged by energy and pharma stocks. However, gains in banks, auto capped the losses. Sensex fell below its crucial 35,000-mark to close at 34,916, down 46 points or 0.

Domestic stock market indices pared gains to end flat on Tuesday dragged by energy and pharma stocks. However, gains in banks, auto capped the losses. Sensex fell below its crucial 35,000-mark to close at 34,916, down 46 points or 0.13 per cent. While the broader Nifty 50 index settled just above its psychological level of 10,300-mark. Indian indices tracked gains from global benchmarks that were buoyed by positive macroeconomic numbers in US and China. SGX Nifty also traded 70 points higher at 10,302, indicating a positive trend in the domestic market today. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends 45 points lower, Nifty at 10,302

Sensex and Nifty closed on a negative note on Monday, taking cues from weak global equities.

The Sensex ended 210 points lower at 34,961 while the Nifty fell 70 points to settle at 10,312. Index heavyweights Infosys, RIL, Axis Bank and HDFC contributed the most to the losses. Meanwhile, on the global front, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.6 per cent.

Broader markets also fell during the day with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap down 1.6 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively.&nbsp;

Gold price continued on Monday to rise on fear of a delayed economic recovery as coronavirus cases continued to rise in the global arena prompting investors to move to safe-haven assets.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sensex and Nifty closed on a negative note on Monday, taking cues from weak global equities. The Sensex ended 210 points lower at 34,961 while the Nifty fell 70 points to settle at 10,312.

Sensex and Nifty closed on a negative note on Monday, taking cues from weak global equities. The Sensex ended 210 points lower at 34,961 while the Nifty fell 70 points to settle at 10,312. Index heavyweights Infosys, RIL, Axis Bank and HDFC contributed the most to the losses. Meanwhile, on the global front, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.6 per cent. Broader markets also fell during the day with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap down 1.6 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively. Gold price continued on Monday to rise on fear of a delayed economic recovery as coronavirus cases continued to rise in the global arena prompting investors to move to safe-haven assets. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends 209 points lower, Nifty at 10,312

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

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

Sensex closes 329 points higher, Nifty at 10,383

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensex ends 519 points higher, Nifty at 10,471

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensex jumps 700 points, Nifty ends at 10,092

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensex ends 376 points higher, Nifty ends higher despite volatility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sensex slumps 709 points on global sell-off

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

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

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

Nifty ends above 10,100, Sensex up 290 points

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

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

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

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

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75.

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The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank. Reliance Industries stocks also went up over 2 per cent.

Yes Bank shares also rose on Monday, going up over 3 per cent to a ten-week high after rating firm Crisil reaffirmed BBB ratings for the bank.

The market sentiment was boosted after India began to unlock further from today after being on lockdown from March 25.

Places of worship, including malls have been allowed to reopen in the country amid rising cases.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks ended Monday's morning session slightly higher with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.17 per cent to 24,812.58.

Tokyo's Nikkei index rose for the sixth consecutive session on Monday amid Wall Street rally last week.

The Nikkei closed 23,178.10 with over 300 points up. Wall Street stocks had surged last week after US jobs data was released which showed the country had regained 2.5 million jobs in May and unemployment had dropped amid the pandemic.

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75. Also Read: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank.

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75. Also Read: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank. Reliance Industries stocks also went up over 2 per cent. Yes Bank shares also rose on Monday, going up over 3 per cent to a ten-week high after rating firm Crisil reaffirmed BBB ratings for the bank. The market sentiment was boosted after India began to unlock further from today after being on lockdown from March 25. Places of worship, including malls have been allowed to reopen in the country amid rising cases. Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks ended Monday's morning session slightly higher with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.17 per cent to 24,812.58. Tokyo's Nikkei index rose for the sixth consecutive session on Monday amid Wall Street rally last week. The Nikkei closed 23,178.10 with over 300 points up. Wall Street stocks had surged last week after US jobs data was released which showed the country had regained 2.5 million jobs in May and unemployment had dropped amid the pandemic.

Sensex rises over 600 points in early trade as India unlocks

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty slip nearly 2% from highs to close Monday trade with minor gains.HDFC Twins, Reliance &amp; ITC drag market while Infosys, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance support.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex slipped 557 points from day's high to end at 34,370.58, up 83 points or &nbsp;0.24 per cent while NSE's Nifty ended at 10,167 points, up 25 points or 0.25 per cent. &nbsp;India VIX, the volatility index, climbed 3.64 per cent to 29.72 levels.&nbsp;

Oil, IT, and Technology and Media stocks led the gains today, while some selling was seen in Basic Materials, Health, and Metal stocks.

Global markets

World shares paused on Monday as investors turned cautious after a 42 per cent surge since March, as economies continued to struggle with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

Europe’s blue-chip stock index opened 0.5 per cent lower after its best weekly gain in more than eight years. US S&amp;P 500 futures inched 0.1 per cent lower, giving up most of the gains made earlier in the day.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty slip nearly 2% from highs to close Monday trade with minor gains.HDFC Twins, Reliance & ITC drag market while Infosys, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance support.

Domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty slip nearly 2% from highs to close Monday trade with minor gains.HDFC Twins, Reliance & ITC drag market while Infosys, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance support. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 557 points from day's high to end at 34,370.58, up 83 points or 0.24 per cent while NSE's Nifty ended at 10,167 points, up 25 points or 0.25 per cent. India VIX, the volatility index, climbed 3.64 per cent to 29.72 levels. Oil, IT, and Technology and Media stocks led the gains today, while some selling was seen in Basic Materials, Health, and Metal stocks. Global markets World shares paused on Monday as investors turned cautious after a 42 per cent surge since March, as economies continued to struggle with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Europe’s blue-chip stock index opened 0.5 per cent lower after its best weekly gain in more than eight years. US S&P 500 futures inched 0.1 per cent lower, giving up most of the gains made earlier in the day. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by banks, IT names

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

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

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

Sensex up 300 points, Nifty trades above 10,100

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

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

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

Sensex, Nifty volatile, swinging between gains and losses

Sensex jumped over 300 points in early trade on Tuesday. After opening on a tepid note, the 30-share index was trading 309.68 points or 0.93 per cent higher at 33,613.20.

Heavyweights Kotak Bank, HDFC, TCS and Reliance Industries were the major gainers amid positive cues from global markets.

Similarly, NSE Nifty advanced 98.10 points or 1 per cent to 9,924.25.

Kotak Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 7 per cent, followed by M&amp;M, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel and HCL Tech.

On the other hand, L&amp;T, ITC, ICICI Bank and SBI were among the major losers.

In the previous session, the BSE barometer settled 879.42 points or 2.57 per cent higher at 33,303.52 and the broader Nifty surged 245.85 points or 2.57 per cent to finish at 9,826.15. 
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Sensex jumped over 300 points in early trade on Tuesday. After opening on a tepid note, the 30-share index was trading 309.68 points or 0.93 per cent higher at 33,613.

Sensex jumped over 300 points in early trade on Tuesday. After opening on a tepid note, the 30-share index was trading 309.68 points or 0.93 per cent higher at 33,613.20. Heavyweights Kotak Bank, HDFC, TCS and Reliance Industries were the major gainers amid positive cues from global markets. Similarly, NSE Nifty advanced 98.10 points or 1 per cent to 9,924.25. Kotak Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 7 per cent, followed by M&M, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel and HCL Tech. On the other hand, L&T, ITC, ICICI Bank and SBI were among the major losers. In the previous session, the BSE barometer settled 879.42 points or 2.57 per cent higher at 33,303.52 and the broader Nifty surged 245.85 points or 2.57 per cent to finish at 9,826.15.

Sensex up over 300 points in early trade; Nifty tops 9,900

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

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

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

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

The BSE Sensex rose over 400 points on Tuesday to trade over the psychological mark of 31,000 points tracking gains in the Asian markets. Sensex opened at 30,864.

The BSE Sensex rose over 400 points on Tuesday to trade over the psychological mark of 31,000 points tracking gains in the Asian markets. Sensex opened at 30,864.27 and has so far touched an intra-day high of 31,086.70 and a low of 30,835.01 points. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading at 9,143.65, higher by 104.40 points or 1.15 per cent from the previous close. ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, Titan, UltraTech Cement and L&T. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Hero MotoCorp and Infosys were among the laggards.

Sensex rallies over 400 points in opening session; Nifty tops 9,100

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

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

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

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