The Sensex and Nifty closed the day higher on Thursday, boosted by advances in metals and IT companies amid favourable global cues.

The surge was supported by broader indexes, midcap and smallcap indices, which each gained over half a per cent.&nbsp;

Nifty Metal led all sector indexes with a gain of over 5%, followed by IT, PSU Bank, and realty indices.

The Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma sectors all finished with losses.&nbsp;

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex gained 209 points, or 0.4 per cent, to end at 52,653 levels, led by Tata Steel (up 6.8 per cent), Bajaj twins, SBI, HCL Tech, and Sun Pharma.&nbsp;

It's NSE counterpart, Nifty50, meanwhile, ended tad below 15,800-mark at 15,779, up 69 points. The BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices, too, added 0.39 per cent and 0.90 per cent, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Sensex and Nifty closed the day higher on Thursday, boosted by advances in metals and IT companies amid favourable global cues. The surge was supported by broader indexes, midcap and smallcap indices, which each gained over half a per cent.

The Sensex and Nifty closed the day higher on Thursday, boosted by advances in metals and IT companies amid favourable global cues. The surge was supported by broader indexes, midcap and smallcap indices, which each gained over half a per cent. Nifty Metal led all sector indexes with a gain of over 5%, followed by IT, PSU Bank, and realty indices. The Nifty FMCG, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma sectors all finished with losses. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 209 points, or 0.4 per cent, to end at 52,653 levels, led by Tata Steel (up 6.8 per cent), Bajaj twins, SBI, HCL Tech, and Sun Pharma. It's NSE counterpart, Nifty50, meanwhile, ended tad below 15,800-mark at 15,779, up 69 points. The BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices, too, added 0.39 per cent and 0.90 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end with decent gains led by metals, IT stocks

Benchmark indices ended lower in the volatile trade on July 26 with Nifty below 15,850.

The 30-share BSE barometer closed at 52,852 levels, down 123.5 points or 0.23 per cent, while its NSE counterpart shut shop 32 points or 0.2 per cent lower at 15,824-mark. The broader markets, however, outperformed the frontline indices with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices adding 0.06 per cent and 0.34 per cent, respectively.

The Nifty energy index fell 1%, while the bank, auto, and PSU Bank indices also finished lower.

However, there was modest buying in the metal, pharmaceutical, and information technology sectors.&nbsp;

Indian rupee ended flat at 74.40 per dollar, amid volatile trade saw in the domestic equity market.

It opened marginally lower at 74.46 per dollar against Friday's close of 74.40 and traded in the range of 74.40-74.52.

(With inputs from agencies)

Benchmark indices ended lower in the volatile trade on July 26 with Nifty below 15,850. The 30-share BSE barometer closed at 52,852 levels, down 123.5 points or 0.

Benchmark indices ended lower in the volatile trade on July 26 with Nifty below 15,850. The 30-share BSE barometer closed at 52,852 levels, down 123.5 points or 0.23 per cent, while its NSE counterpart shut shop 32 points or 0.2 per cent lower at 15,824-mark. The broader markets, however, outperformed the frontline indices with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices adding 0.06 per cent and 0.34 per cent, respectively. The Nifty energy index fell 1%, while the bank, auto, and PSU Bank indices also finished lower. However, there was modest buying in the metal, pharmaceutical, and information technology sectors. Indian rupee ended flat at 74.40 per dollar, amid volatile trade saw in the domestic equity market. It opened marginally lower at 74.46 per dollar against Friday's close of 74.40 and traded in the range of 74.40-74.52. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatility

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The Sensex and Nifty indices in India finished flat on Friday, weighed down by losses in IT and financial companies amid negative global cues.

The midcap and smallcap indices both closed higher than the benchmarks, indicating that broader markets beat the benchmarks.

The Nifty IT, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Financial Services indices all fell, while the pharma, metal, real estate, and FMCG indices all rose.&nbsp;

Today's tumultuous trade saw the benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex close 19 points lower at 53,140, while the broader Nifty50 closed at 15,923, down 1 point.

In the intra-day session, both indices achieved lifetime highs of 53,291 and 15,962, respectively.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The Sensex and Nifty indices in India finished flat on Friday, weighed down by losses in IT and financial companies amid negative global cues. The midcap and smallcap indices both closed higher than the benchmarks, indicating that broader markets beat the benchmarks.

The Sensex and Nifty indices in India finished flat on Friday, weighed down by losses in IT and financial companies amid negative global cues. The midcap and smallcap indices both closed higher than the benchmarks, indicating that broader markets beat the benchmarks. The Nifty IT, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Financial Services indices all fell, while the pharma, metal, real estate, and FMCG indices all rose. Today's tumultuous trade saw the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex close 19 points lower at 53,140, while the broader Nifty50 closed at 15,923, down 1 point. In the intra-day session, both indices achieved lifetime highs of 53,291 and 15,962, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex and Nifty ended flat dragged by losses in IT and banking

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The domestic stock market indices ended higher on Monday, boosted by metals and financials, as investors hoped for a strong corporate earnings season. The sentiment was also lifted on the back of more availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The Sensex rose as much as 416 points and Nifty 50 index touched an intraday high of 15,845.

The Sensex ended 395 points or 0.75 per cent to close at 52,880 and Nifty 50 index climbed 112 points to close at 15,834.

The broader markets were also higher with the midcap and smallcap indices up 0.5 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively.

Meanwhile, Indian rupee ended higher by 43 paise at 74.31 per dollar, amid buying saw in the domestic equity market. It opened 22 paise higher at 74.52 per dollar against Friday's close of 74.74 and traded in the range of 74.30-74.55.

(With inputs from agencies)

The domestic stock market indices ended higher on Monday, boosted by metals and financials, as investors hoped for a strong corporate earnings season. The sentiment was also lifted on the back of more availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The domestic stock market indices ended higher on Monday, boosted by metals and financials, as investors hoped for a strong corporate earnings season. The sentiment was also lifted on the back of more availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses. The Sensex rose as much as 416 points and Nifty 50 index touched an intraday high of 15,845. The Sensex ended 395 points or 0.75 per cent to close at 52,880 and Nifty 50 index climbed 112 points to close at 15,834. The broader markets were also higher with the midcap and smallcap indices up 0.5 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, Indian rupee ended higher by 43 paise at 74.31 per dollar, amid buying saw in the domestic equity market. It opened 22 paise higher at 74.52 per dollar against Friday's close of 74.74 and traded in the range of 74.30-74.55. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex zooms 395 points amid buying in realty, bank stocks; Nifty above 15,800

In the face of mixed global indications, India's stock market indices, the Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, led by robust gains in the IT and metal sectors. 
Broader markets ended mixed, with the midcap index falling and the smallcap index rising marginally.&nbsp;

Sensex ended up 392.92 points or 0.75% at 52699.00, and the Nifty jumped 103.50 points or 0.66% at 15790.50.&nbsp;

IT stocks rallied led by TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, Reliance Industries, Coal India and Indian Oil Corporation are the top losers. About 1415 shares have advanced, 1717 shares declined, and 135 shares are unchanged.

Among the sectors, Nifty IT jumped over 2 per cent followed by metals and banks. Pharma and energy stocks dragged the most.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the face of mixed global indications, India's stock market indices, the Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, led by robust gains in the IT and metal sectors.

In the face of mixed global indications, India's stock market indices, the Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, led by robust gains in the IT and metal sectors. Broader markets ended mixed, with the midcap index falling and the smallcap index rising marginally. Sensex ended up 392.92 points or 0.75% at 52699.00, and the Nifty jumped 103.50 points or 0.66% at 15790.50. IT stocks rallied led by TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, Reliance Industries, Coal India and Indian Oil Corporation are the top losers. About 1415 shares have advanced, 1717 shares declined, and 135 shares are unchanged. Among the sectors, Nifty IT jumped over 2 per cent followed by metals and banks. Pharma and energy stocks dragged the most. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex jumps 393 points, Nifty ends above 15,750 led by IT, metals

Indian stock markets began the day at or near all-time highs, but witnessed turbulence during the dying hours of trade.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex hit a fresh record high of 53,057 level in early deals but pared gains to end at 52,589 levels, up 14 points or 0.03 per cent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index ended at 15,773 levels, up 26 points or 0.17 per cent.

In the broader market, small-cap stocks dazzled on the bourses and ended 0.83 cent higher on the BSE while the BSE MidCap index closed 0.33 per cent up.

Global markets

European shares gave up early gains on Tuesday, with growth-linked technology and healthcare stocks leading declines, as signs of rising inflation fanned fears of a sooner-than-expected tightening in global monetary policies. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.1 per cent.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Futures of all three main Wall Street indices indicated at a flat-to-negative start later today.

Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei zoomed over 3 per cent, South Korea's Kospi added 0.7 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite rallied 0.8 per cent.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)

Indian stock markets began the day at or near all-time highs, but witnessed turbulence during the dying hours of trade. BSE Sensex hit a fresh record high of 53,057 level in early deals but pared gains to end at 52,589 levels, up 14 points or 0.

Indian stock markets began the day at or near all-time highs, but witnessed turbulence during the dying hours of trade. BSE Sensex hit a fresh record high of 53,057 level in early deals but pared gains to end at 52,589 levels, up 14 points or 0.03 per cent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index ended at 15,773 levels, up 26 points or 0.17 per cent. In the broader market, small-cap stocks dazzled on the bourses and ended 0.83 cent higher on the BSE while the BSE MidCap index closed 0.33 per cent up. Global markets European shares gave up early gains on Tuesday, with growth-linked technology and healthcare stocks leading declines, as signs of rising inflation fanned fears of a sooner-than-expected tightening in global monetary policies. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.1 per cent. Meanwhile, Futures of all three main Wall Street indices indicated at a flat-to-negative start later today. Earlier in Asia, Japan's Nikkei zoomed over 3 per cent, South Korea's Kospi added 0.7 per cent, and China's Shanghai Composite rallied 0.8 per cent. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends flat with positive bias, Nifty closes at 15,772.75

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended over half a per cent down on Thursday, a day of weekly options expiry.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex fell 179 points or 0.34 per cent to 52,323.33, while the broader Nifty 50 index lost 76 points or 0.48 per cent to settle at 15,691.&nbsp;

The NSE's Nifty 50 index breached below its immediate support of 15,650 and hit a low of 15,616. It recovered marginally to end at 15,691 levels, down 76 points or 0.48 per cent.

Global markets

Global stock markets were mostly lower Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it might ease off economic stimulus earlier than previously thought.

In Asia, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 0.9 per cent, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&amp;P-ASX 200 shed 0.4 per cent each. China's Shanghai Composite Index, on the contrary, rose 0.2 per cent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.4 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended over half a per cent down on Thursday, a day of weekly options expiry. BSE Sensex fell 179 points or 0.

Indian stock market indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended over half a per cent down on Thursday, a day of weekly options expiry. BSE Sensex fell 179 points or 0.34 per cent to 52,323.33, while the broader Nifty 50 index lost 76 points or 0.48 per cent to settle at 15,691. The NSE's Nifty 50 index breached below its immediate support of 15,650 and hit a low of 15,616. It recovered marginally to end at 15,691 levels, down 76 points or 0.48 per cent. Global markets Global stock markets were mostly lower Thursday after the Federal Reserve indicated it might ease off economic stimulus earlier than previously thought. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo lost 0.9 per cent, South Korea's Kospi and Australia's S&P-ASX 200 shed 0.4 per cent each. China's Shanghai Composite Index, on the contrary, rose 0.2 per cent while Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0.4 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex slips 179 points, Nifty below 15,700

The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty recovered early losses to end marginally higher Monday amid mixed global cues. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed lower. Among sectors, selling was seen in metals, private banks, realty and financial services indices, while Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank ended in the green.&nbsp;

BSE Sensex gained 76.77 points to end at a record high closing at 52,551.53, while the Nifty 50 index settled above 15,800 for the first time ever, at 15,811.85. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bajaj Finance, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, Infosys, L&amp;T, TCS, SBI were among top Sensex gainers.&nbsp;

However, positive cues from global peers coupled with healthy buying in IT, PSU Bank, and select pharma and FMCG counters, helped the indices end the session in the positive territory.

Global markets

European shares hit a record high on Monday as investors bet on global central banks sticking to an accommodative stance on monetary policy even as the post-pandemic economic recovery gathers pace.

In Asia, investors were seen taking a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting and economic indicators from the United States and China. Japan's Nikkei gained 0.74 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi added 0.09 per cent. China and Australian markets were shut for holidays.

Meanwhile, futures of all three main Wall Street indices indicated a positive start later in the day.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty recovered early losses to end marginally higher Monday amid mixed global cues. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed lower.

The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty recovered early losses to end marginally higher Monday amid mixed global cues. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed lower. Among sectors, selling was seen in metals, private banks, realty and financial services indices, while Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank ended in the green. BSE Sensex gained 76.77 points to end at a record high closing at 52,551.53, while the Nifty 50 index settled above 15,800 for the first time ever, at 15,811.85. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bajaj Finance, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, Infosys, L&T, TCS, SBI were among top Sensex gainers. However, positive cues from global peers coupled with healthy buying in IT, PSU Bank, and select pharma and FMCG counters, helped the indices end the session in the positive territory. Global markets European shares hit a record high on Monday as investors bet on global central banks sticking to an accommodative stance on monetary policy even as the post-pandemic economic recovery gathers pace. In Asia, investors were seen taking a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting and economic indicators from the United States and China. Japan's Nikkei gained 0.74 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi added 0.09 per cent. China and Australian markets were shut for holidays. Meanwhile, futures of all three main Wall Street indices indicated a positive start later in the day. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex posts record closing, Nifty ends above 15,800 for first time

Indian shares inched higher on Monday, hovering near record highs hit in the previous session, as the downward trend of new coronavirus cases raised hopes of more easing of lockdowns across the country. 
 
The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.25% at 15,709.20 and the benchmark S&amp;P BSE Sensex was up 0.15% at 52,171.70 by 0347 GMT, led by metal stocks and public sector banks. 
 
Both the indexes last week gained more than 1% to notch their third straight week of gains. 
 
The Nifty PSU Bank Index, which tracks state-run banks, was up 0.85%, and the Nifty Metal Index gained 1.44%. 
 
The country has continued to see a decline in daily COVID-19 cases, with data from the health ministry over the weekend showing the daily rise in cases stayed below the 200,000 marks for more than a week. 
 
India on Monday reported 100,636 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, while deaths rose by 2,427.

Indian shares inched higher on Monday, hovering near record highs hit in the previous session, as the downward trend of new coronavirus cases raised hopes of more easing of lockdowns across the country.

Indian shares inched higher on Monday, hovering near record highs hit in the previous session, as the downward trend of new coronavirus cases raised hopes of more easing of lockdowns across the country. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.25% at 15,709.20 and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.15% at 52,171.70 by 0347 GMT, led by metal stocks and public sector banks. Both the indexes last week gained more than 1% to notch their third straight week of gains. The Nifty PSU Bank Index, which tracks state-run banks, was up 0.85%, and the Nifty Metal Index gained 1.44%. The country has continued to see a decline in daily COVID-19 cases, with data from the health ministry over the weekend showing the daily rise in cases stayed below the 200,000 marks for more than a week. India on Monday reported 100,636 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, while deaths rose by 2,427.

Indian shares near record highs as daily COVID-19 cases fall

The Indian stock market indices jumped higher in Monday's late morning deals after a volatile start, with a major contribution from heavyweight Reliance Industries.

BSE Sensex traded around 51,740 levels, up 300 points and the Nifty50 index logged a fresh lifetime high in intra-day deals and topped the 15,500-mark.

At 12 pm, the 30-share BSE index was trading 352 points or 0.68 per cent higher at 51,774.97 in initial deals, and the broader NSE Nifty jumped 98.25 points or 0.64 per cent to 15,533.90.

Healthy buying was witnessed in oil and gas and energy stocks.

Investors' sentiment has improved in recent days due to a steady decline in daily COVID-19 cases in India. Last week, the country reported its lowest daily rise of cases in more than a month.

In the broader Asian market, shares were trying to extend their recent rally to a third week in the hope that U.S. jobs figures show the expected revival in hiring in May and keep the global recovery on track.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian stock market indices jumped higher in Monday's late morning deals after a volatile start, with a major contribution from heavyweight Reliance Industries.

The Indian stock market indices jumped higher in Monday's late morning deals after a volatile start, with a major contribution from heavyweight Reliance Industries. BSE Sensex traded around 51,740 levels, up 300 points and the Nifty50 index logged a fresh lifetime high in intra-day deals and topped the 15,500-mark. At 12 pm, the 30-share BSE index was trading 352 points or 0.68 per cent higher at 51,774.97 in initial deals, and the broader NSE Nifty jumped 98.25 points or 0.64 per cent to 15,533.90. Healthy buying was witnessed in oil and gas and energy stocks. Investors' sentiment has improved in recent days due to a steady decline in daily COVID-19 cases in India. Last week, the country reported its lowest daily rise of cases in more than a month. In the broader Asian market, shares were trying to extend their recent rally to a third week in the hope that U.S. jobs figures show the expected revival in hiring in May and keep the global recovery on track. (With inputs from agencies)

Nifty crosses 15,500 for the first time, Sensex at day's high

Indian stock market indices ended higher Friday with the Nifty posting a record closing high led by gains in financials and metal stocks. The midcap index ended lower. Selling was seen in pharma and IT indices.&nbsp;

By the close, the Sensex index was quoting at 51,423 levels, up 308 points or 0.6 per cent while the Nifty50 was at 15,436-mark, up 98 points or 0.64 per cent.&nbsp;

Among sectors, the Nifty Energy index rose around 1.5 per cent while auto, financial services, metal and FMCG sectors were also in the green.

Reliance Industries was the biggest contributor towards the indices' rally today after the stock clocked its sharpest intra-day rally in two months and zoomed 6.4 per cent.&nbsp;

Global markets

European shares rose to a record high on Friday as UK-exposed financial stocks gained following a hawkish comment from a Bank of England official, with the prospects of increased US fiscal spending boosting market sentiment. That apart, European economic sentiment and consumer confidence data, which is due later in the day, is also expected to show an improvement in May. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices ended higher Friday with the Nifty posting a record closing high led by gains in financials and metal stocks. The midcap index ended lower.

Indian stock market indices ended higher Friday with the Nifty posting a record closing high led by gains in financials and metal stocks. The midcap index ended lower. Selling was seen in pharma and IT indices. By the close, the Sensex index was quoting at 51,423 levels, up 308 points or 0.6 per cent while the Nifty50 was at 15,436-mark, up 98 points or 0.64 per cent. Among sectors, the Nifty Energy index rose around 1.5 per cent while auto, financial services, metal and FMCG sectors were also in the green. Reliance Industries was the biggest contributor towards the indices' rally today after the stock clocked its sharpest intra-day rally in two months and zoomed 6.4 per cent. Global markets European shares rose to a record high on Friday as UK-exposed financial stocks gained following a hawkish comment from a Bank of England official, with the prospects of increased US fiscal spending boosting market sentiment. That apart, European economic sentiment and consumer confidence data, which is due later in the day, is also expected to show an improvement in May. (With inputs from agencies)

Nifty ends at a fresh record high, Sensex at closing high

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher Tuesday led by strong gains in auto, IT and metal stocks amid positive global cues.&nbsp;

Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1.5 per cent each. Selling was seen in PSU Bank, FMCG and pharma indices.&nbsp;

At the closing bell, the 30-share BSE index was quoted 612.60 points or 1.24 per cent higher at 50,193.33.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went past the psychological 15,000-level and closed 184.95 points or 1.24 per cent higher at 15,108.10.

M&amp;M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 6 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto, Titan, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and PowerGrid.

Bharti Airtel, ITC, Dr Reddy's and SBI were the laggards.

"Domestic equities extended gains as an early sign of decline in COVID-19 daily caseload and improving prospects of faster economic recovery emboldened investors," said Binod Modi, Head Strategy at Reliance Securities.

Strong cues from Asian markets also supported the rally, he added.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul ended on a positive note.

Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading with gains in mid-session deals.

Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.82 per cent higher at USD 70.03 per barrel.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher Tuesday led by strong gains in auto, IT and metal stocks amid positive global cues. Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1.

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher Tuesday led by strong gains in auto, IT and metal stocks amid positive global cues. Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1.5 per cent each. Selling was seen in PSU Bank, FMCG and pharma indices. At the closing bell, the 30-share BSE index was quoted 612.60 points or 1.24 per cent higher at 50,193.33. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went past the psychological 15,000-level and closed 184.95 points or 1.24 per cent higher at 15,108.10. M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 6 per cent, followed by Bajaj Auto, Titan, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and PowerGrid. Bharti Airtel, ITC, Dr Reddy's and SBI were the laggards. "Domestic equities extended gains as an early sign of decline in COVID-19 daily caseload and improving prospects of faster economic recovery emboldened investors," said Binod Modi, Head Strategy at Reliance Securities. Strong cues from Asian markets also supported the rally, he added. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul ended on a positive note. Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading with gains in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, international oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.82 per cent higher at USD 70.03 per barrel. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex rallies 612 points, Nifty ends above 15,100

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended with robust gains on Monday led by banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues. Broader markets supported the rally with the midcap and smallcap indices closing over a per cent higher each.

BSE Sensex zoomed 848 points to settle the day at 49,581 levels today lifted largely by financial counters.

Eight of the top 10 index contributors included names like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, SBI, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Reliance Industries and Infosys were the remaining two contributors.&nbsp;

On the NSE, the Nifty50 reclaimed the 14,900-mark and ended at 14,923 levels, up 245 points.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee ended higher by 7 paise at 73.22 per dollar, amid buying in the domestic equity market. The local currency opened flat at 73.27 per dollar against Friday’s close of 73.29.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended with robust gains on Monday led by banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues. Broader markets supported the rally with the midcap and smallcap indices closing over a per cent higher each.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended with robust gains on Monday led by banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues. Broader markets supported the rally with the midcap and smallcap indices closing over a per cent higher each. BSE Sensex zoomed 848 points to settle the day at 49,581 levels today lifted largely by financial counters. Eight of the top 10 index contributors included names like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, SBI, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Reliance Industries and Infosys were the remaining two contributors. On the NSE, the Nifty50 reclaimed the 14,900-mark and ended at 14,923 levels, up 245 points. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee ended higher by 7 paise at 73.22 per dollar, amid buying in the domestic equity market. The local currency opened flat at 73.27 per dollar against Friday’s close of 73.29. (With inputs from agencies)

Market closing: Sensex settles at 49,580.73; Nifty soars to 14,923.15

The benchmark indices snapped a four-day winning streak with the Nifty50 falling below 14,900 levels as banking &amp; financials and IT stocks were under pressure.

S&amp;P BSE Sensex shredded 341 points, or 0.69 per cent, to end the session at 49,162 levels. During the day, the index traded within a range of 49,304 and 48,988 levels.

The Nifty50 index held the 14,850-mark today and settled at 14,851 levels, down 92 points or 0.61 per cent. The index breadth remained neck and neck with 28 stocks in the red against 22 stocks in the green.&nbsp;

JSW Steel, Hindalco, Wipro, and Divis Labs were the additional losers on the Nifty index while Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation, BPCL, and UPL were the additional gainers.

The broader markets, however, remained resilient to the market fall and ended higher today. The S&amp;P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.60 per cent and 0.80 per cent, respectively.

(With inputs from agencies)

The benchmark indices snapped a four-day winning streak with the Nifty50 falling below 14,900 levels as banking & financials and IT stocks were under pressure. S&P BSE Sensex shredded 341 points, or 0.

The benchmark indices snapped a four-day winning streak with the Nifty50 falling below 14,900 levels as banking & financials and IT stocks were under pressure. S&P BSE Sensex shredded 341 points, or 0.69 per cent, to end the session at 49,162 levels. During the day, the index traded within a range of 49,304 and 48,988 levels. The Nifty50 index held the 14,850-mark today and settled at 14,851 levels, down 92 points or 0.61 per cent. The index breadth remained neck and neck with 28 stocks in the red against 22 stocks in the green. JSW Steel, Hindalco, Wipro, and Divis Labs were the additional losers on the Nifty index while Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation, BPCL, and UPL were the additional gainers. The broader markets, however, remained resilient to the market fall and ended higher today. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.60 per cent and 0.80 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex snaps 4-day rally, ends below 49,200; Nifty at 14,850

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday led by strong gains in metals and pharma stocks amid positive global cues. Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1 per cent higher each.&nbsp;

The BSE barometer of 30-shares hit an intra-day high of 49,617 before ending the session at 49,502 levels, up 296 points or 0.6 per cent.

On the NSE, the Nifty50 index reclaimed the crucial 14,900-mark and extended it rally to as high as 14,967 during the day. It ended the day at 14,942 levels, up 119 points or 0.8 per cent, riding on the back of gains in Coal India, UPL, Hindalco, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Motors, L&amp;T, and Divis Labs. These stocks rallied up to 8 per cent.

Global markets

World stocks ticked up to new peaks on Monday on bets interest rates will remain low and the economies will continue their recovery. MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe hit a fresh record high and was up 0.1 per cent.&nbsp;

Europe’s STOXX 600 regional benchmark was up 0.1 per cent in early deals, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4 per cent.

In the commodities market, however, oil prices rose after a cyber attack shut down a US pipeline operator that provides nearly half of the US east coast's fuel supply. Brent crude rose 0.5 per cent to $68.64 per barrel, while US crude ticked up 0.5 per cent to $65.23 a barrel.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday led by strong gains in metals and pharma stocks amid positive global cues. Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1 per cent higher each.

Stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday led by strong gains in metals and pharma stocks amid positive global cues. Midcap and smallcap indices ended over 1 per cent higher each. The BSE barometer of 30-shares hit an intra-day high of 49,617 before ending the session at 49,502 levels, up 296 points or 0.6 per cent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index reclaimed the crucial 14,900-mark and extended it rally to as high as 14,967 during the day. It ended the day at 14,942 levels, up 119 points or 0.8 per cent, riding on the back of gains in Coal India, UPL, Hindalco, Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Motors, L&T, and Divis Labs. These stocks rallied up to 8 per cent. Global markets World stocks ticked up to new peaks on Monday on bets interest rates will remain low and the economies will continue their recovery. MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe hit a fresh record high and was up 0.1 per cent. Europe’s STOXX 600 regional benchmark was up 0.1 per cent in early deals, while MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.4 per cent. In the commodities market, however, oil prices rose after a cyber attack shut down a US pipeline operator that provides nearly half of the US east coast's fuel supply. Brent crude rose 0.5 per cent to $68.64 per barrel, while US crude ticked up 0.5 per cent to $65.23 a barrel. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex scales 49,500, ends 296 points higher; Nifty above 14,900

Indian stock markets closed with gains on the weekly expiry. S&amp;P BSE Sensex gained 272 points to close at 48,949 while the 50-share index closed at 14,725 level, up 107 points or 0.7 per cent.&nbsp;

Bajaj Auto and HDFC were the top gainers on Sensex, both gaining more than 2% each. On the other hand, Power Grid, ONGC, and Asian Paints were the top laggards.&nbsp;

Broader markets mirrored the up-move and so did India VIX, the volatility gauge. Bank Nifty ended with gains but the Nifty PSU Bank index recorded some profit booking.

Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank and Pharma indices nursed losses on the NSE today, down 1.2 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively. On the upside, metals and IT stocks continued to shine with the Nifty Metal and IT indices soaring up to 2.5 per cent.

Global markets

European stocks inched higher on Thursday, hovering near record levels, as strong earnings reports from AB Inbev and several eurozone banks added to an upbeat mood sparked by solid economic data.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2 per cent, with food and beverage, utilities and telecoms leading the gains.&nbsp;

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei jumped 1.8 per cent as it reopened after a five-day holiday while MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.19 per cent. But Chinese shares, also resuming trade for the first time since last week, wobbled. The CSI300 fell 1.2 per cent, led by falls in biotech firms.

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

Indian stock markets closed with gains on the weekly expiry. S&P BSE Sensex gained 272 points to close at 48,949 while the 50-share index closed at 14,725 level, up 107 points or 0.

Indian stock markets closed with gains on the weekly expiry. S&P BSE Sensex gained 272 points to close at 48,949 while the 50-share index closed at 14,725 level, up 107 points or 0.7 per cent. Bajaj Auto and HDFC were the top gainers on Sensex, both gaining more than 2% each. On the other hand, Power Grid, ONGC, and Asian Paints were the top laggards. Broader markets mirrored the up-move and so did India VIX, the volatility gauge. Bank Nifty ended with gains but the Nifty PSU Bank index recorded some profit booking. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank and Pharma indices nursed losses on the NSE today, down 1.2 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively. On the upside, metals and IT stocks continued to shine with the Nifty Metal and IT indices soaring up to 2.5 per cent. Global markets European stocks inched higher on Thursday, hovering near record levels, as strong earnings reports from AB Inbev and several eurozone banks added to an upbeat mood sparked by solid economic data. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2 per cent, with food and beverage, utilities and telecoms leading the gains. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei jumped 1.8 per cent as it reopened after a five-day holiday while MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.19 per cent. But Chinese shares, also resuming trade for the first time since last week, wobbled. The CSI300 fell 1.2 per cent, led by falls in biotech firms. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex rallies 272 points, Nifty ends above 14,700

Indian equity markets began deep in red on Monday morning but staged an intra-day recovery to close flat.

The BSE barometer S&amp;P BSE Sensex settled the day at 48,718.5 levels, down 64 points or 0.13 per cent. The index hit a low of 48,028 in the opening deals but rose swiftly through the day to touch a high of 48,863 in late noon deals.

The 50-stock NSE Nifty index gained 3 points and closed at 14,634.&nbsp;

Titan, Reliance Industries Ltd, and bank stocks were among the top drag on the index. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki India, and HUL were the best-performing stocks.&nbsp;

Bank Nifty closed with losses while broader markets ended with gains, outperforming benchmarks. Volatility gained and closed above 23 levels.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian equity markets began deep in red on Monday morning but staged an intra-day recovery to close flat. The BSE barometer S&P BSE Sensex settled the day at 48,718.

Indian equity markets began deep in red on Monday morning but staged an intra-day recovery to close flat. The BSE barometer S&P BSE Sensex settled the day at 48,718.5 levels, down 64 points or 0.13 per cent. The index hit a low of 48,028 in the opening deals but rose swiftly through the day to touch a high of 48,863 in late noon deals. The 50-stock NSE Nifty index gained 3 points and closed at 14,634. Titan, Reliance Industries Ltd, and bank stocks were among the top drag on the index. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki India, and HUL were the best-performing stocks. Bank Nifty closed with losses while broader markets ended with gains, outperforming benchmarks. Volatility gained and closed above 23 levels. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex falls over 60 points, Nifty ends flat at 14,634

Domestic stock market indices ended a per cent higher on Tuesday led by gains in metals, financials, realty stocks even amid mixed global cues.&nbsp;

Sensex opened in the green and gained further momentum during the session. It finally finished at 48,944.14, up 557.63 points or 1.15 per cent.

Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty surged 168.05 points or 1.16 per cent to end at 14,653.05.&nbsp;

Among stocks, Hindalco moved up by 5 per cent to Rs 366 per share while Tata Steel rose by 4.36 per cent. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries lifted by 2.6 per cent to Rs 1,988.80 per share.

Larsen &amp; Toubro rose by 3.6 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 3.1 per cent, State Bank of India by 2.8 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 2.7 per cent, Adani Ports by 2.4 per cent and Tata Motors by 2.2 per cent.

However, Maruti Suzuki slipped by 1.3 per cent to close at Rs 6,552 per share after reporting an 11 per cent fall in its Q4 net profit at Rs 1,166 crore despite a 32 per cent jump in revenue from operations.&nbsp;

The others which lost were HDFC Life, SBI Life, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India and Dr Reddy's.

Meanwhile, Asian shares fell as caution ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting and a slew of corporate earnings offset growing optimism about the global economic recovery from Covid-19 blow.&nbsp;

Stocks in Tokyo edged 0.46 per cent lower as earnings fall short of investor expectations.&nbsp;

South Korea`s Kospi fell by 0.07 per cent on foreign outflows. Analysts said some investors may be taking profits on equities but the sentiment remains positive due to rising coronavirus vaccination rates in many countries.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices ended a per cent higher on Tuesday led by gains in metals, financials, realty stocks even amid mixed global cues. Sensex opened in the green and gained further momentum during the session.

Domestic stock market indices ended a per cent higher on Tuesday led by gains in metals, financials, realty stocks even amid mixed global cues. Sensex opened in the green and gained further momentum during the session. It finally finished at 48,944.14, up 557.63 points or 1.15 per cent. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty surged 168.05 points or 1.16 per cent to end at 14,653.05. Among stocks, Hindalco moved up by 5 per cent to Rs 366 per share while Tata Steel rose by 4.36 per cent. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries lifted by 2.6 per cent to Rs 1,988.80 per share. Larsen & Toubro rose by 3.6 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 3.1 per cent, State Bank of India by 2.8 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 2.7 per cent, Adani Ports by 2.4 per cent and Tata Motors by 2.2 per cent. However, Maruti Suzuki slipped by 1.3 per cent to close at Rs 6,552 per share after reporting an 11 per cent fall in its Q4 net profit at Rs 1,166 crore despite a 32 per cent jump in revenue from operations. The others which lost were HDFC Life, SBI Life, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India and Dr Reddy's. Meanwhile, Asian shares fell as caution ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting and a slew of corporate earnings offset growing optimism about the global economic recovery from Covid-19 blow. Stocks in Tokyo edged 0.46 per cent lower as earnings fall short of investor expectations. South Korea`s Kospi fell by 0.07 per cent on foreign outflows. Analysts said some investors may be taking profits on equities but the sentiment remains positive due to rising coronavirus vaccination rates in many countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex rises 557 points, Nifty closes above 14,650 

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended Tuesday's volatile session lower dragged by selling in IT, banks and FMCG stocks.&nbsp;

Midcap and smallcap indices ended higher outperforming the benchmarks. Gains were seen in pharma, auto and metals stocks. &nbsp;

The Sensex ended 244 points lower at 47,706 while the Nifty fell 63 points to settle at 14,296.

Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmarks, with the midcap index up 0.3 per cent and smallcap index up 1 per cent.

On the Nifty50 index, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Life and Tata Consumer were the top gainers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended Tuesday's volatile session lower dragged by selling in IT, banks and FMCG stocks. Midcap and smallcap indices ended higher outperforming the benchmarks.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended Tuesday's volatile session lower dragged by selling in IT, banks and FMCG stocks. Midcap and smallcap indices ended higher outperforming the benchmarks. Gains were seen in pharma, auto and metals stocks. The Sensex ended 244 points lower at 47,706 while the Nifty fell 63 points to settle at 14,296. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmarks, with the midcap index up 0.3 per cent and smallcap index up 1 per cent. On the Nifty50 index, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Life and Tata Consumer were the top gainers. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex plunges 773 points from high, ends 244 points lower

A huge spike in fresh coronavirus infection cases spooked investors on Dalal Street with the benchmark indices ending nearly 2 per cent on Monday.&nbsp;

The Sensex closed at 47,949.42, down 882.61 points, or 1.81%, while the Nifty was at 14,359.45, down 258.40 points, or 1.77%. All sectors, except pharma, closed in the red.

Power Grid, ONGC and banking stocks were among the top drags on the day. Bank Nifty recovered some losses to close 2.4% lower after having tanked over 4% earlier in the day. Among other sectoral indices, only Nifty Pharma closed the day with gains.

(With inputs from agencies)

A huge spike in fresh coronavirus infection cases spooked investors on Dalal Street with the benchmark indices ending nearly 2 per cent on Monday. The Sensex closed at 47,949.

A huge spike in fresh coronavirus infection cases spooked investors on Dalal Street with the benchmark indices ending nearly 2 per cent on Monday. The Sensex closed at 47,949.42, down 882.61 points, or 1.81%, while the Nifty was at 14,359.45, down 258.40 points, or 1.77%. All sectors, except pharma, closed in the red. Power Grid, ONGC and banking stocks were among the top drags on the day. Bank Nifty recovered some losses to close 2.4% lower after having tanked over 4% earlier in the day. Among other sectoral indices, only Nifty Pharma closed the day with gains. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex closes 882 points lower, Nifty ends at 14,359

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up gains to end Friday's volatile session marginally higher. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks as the midcap and smallcap indices ended 1 per cent higher each. Gains were seen in pharma, IT, metals and auto stocks, while bank and realty indices ended in the red.&nbsp;

At close, the Sensex was up 28.35 points or 0.06% at 48,832.03, and the Nifty was up 36.40 points or 0.25% at 14,617.90. About 1617 shares have advanced, 1230 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Cipla, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Larsen and Toubro and Tata Steel.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up gains to end Friday's volatile session marginally higher. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks as the midcap and smallcap indices ended 1 per cent higher each.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty gave up gains to end Friday's volatile session marginally higher. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks as the midcap and smallcap indices ended 1 per cent higher each. Gains were seen in pharma, IT, metals and auto stocks, while bank and realty indices ended in the red. At close, the Sensex was up 28.35 points or 0.06% at 48,832.03, and the Nifty was up 36.40 points or 0.25% at 14,617.90. About 1617 shares have advanced, 1230 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Cipla, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Larsen and Toubro and Tata Steel. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex gives up 49,000, ends flat, Nifty below 14,650

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty plunged on Monday with all sectors witnessing broad-based selling as concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the country and fears of lockdown in certain states weighed on sentiment. Losses in banks, autos and metal stocks dragged the most.&nbsp;

Along with the surging Covid cases, the subdued trend in the Asian markets also weighed on the Indian indices.

Around 12.10 p.m., Sensex was trading at 47,834.84, lower by 1,756.48 points or 3.54 per cent from its previous close of 49,591.32.

It opened at 48,956.65 and has so far recorded an intra-day high of 48,956.65 and a low of 47,813.60 points.

The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading at 14,304.00, lower by 530.85 points or 3.58 per cent from its previous close.

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty plunged on Monday with all sectors witnessing broad-based selling as concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the country and fears of lockdown in certain states weighed on sentiment.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty plunged on Monday with all sectors witnessing broad-based selling as concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the country and fears of lockdown in certain states weighed on sentiment. Losses in banks, autos and metal stocks dragged the most. Along with the surging Covid cases, the subdued trend in the Asian markets also weighed on the Indian indices. Around 12.10 p.m., Sensex was trading at 47,834.84, lower by 1,756.48 points or 3.54 per cent from its previous close of 49,591.32. It opened at 48,956.65 and has so far recorded an intra-day high of 48,956.65 and a low of 47,813.60 points. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading at 14,304.00, lower by 530.85 points or 3.58 per cent from its previous close. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex skids 1,700 points, Nifty around 14,300 on lockdown concerns

Stock market indices ended lower on Friday after a volatile session dragged mainly by banking and energy stocks, as a surge in COVID cases kept investors cautious after some states imposed new restrictions.

As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex, declined 154.89 points or 0.31% to 49,591.32. The Nifty 50 index lost 37.05 points or 0.25% to 14,836.75.&nbsp;

On the Nifty50 index, Cipla, Sun Pharma, HUL, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Consumer were the top gainers while Bajaj Finance, UPL, Tata Steel, UltraTech cement and NTPC led the losses.

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee erased some of the intraday losses but ended lower at 74.74 per dollar, amid volatile trade seen in the domestic equity market. It opened 17 paise lower at 74.77 per dollar versus Thursday's close of 74.60 and traded in the range of 74.53-74.97.

(With inputs from agencies)

Stock market indices ended lower on Friday after a volatile session dragged mainly by banking and energy stocks, as a surge in COVID cases kept investors cautious after some states imposed new restrictions.

Stock market indices ended lower on Friday after a volatile session dragged mainly by banking and energy stocks, as a surge in COVID cases kept investors cautious after some states imposed new restrictions. As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 154.89 points or 0.31% to 49,591.32. The Nifty 50 index lost 37.05 points or 0.25% to 14,836.75. On the Nifty50 index, Cipla, Sun Pharma, HUL, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Consumer were the top gainers while Bajaj Finance, UPL, Tata Steel, UltraTech cement and NTPC led the losses. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee erased some of the intraday losses but ended lower at 74.74 per dollar, amid volatile trade seen in the domestic equity market. It opened 17 paise lower at 74.77 per dollar versus Thursday's close of 74.60 and traded in the range of 74.53-74.97. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends 155 points lower, Nifty below 14,850

Domestic benchmark indices danced between gains and losses for a good part of the day but managed to close in the positive.&nbsp;

The benchmark Sensex index settled at 49,201 levels, up 42 points, or 0.09 per cent, and the Nifty closed at 14,683 levels, up 46 points or 0.3 per cent. In the intra-day deals, the indices had hit a low of 48,936 and 15,574, respectively.

Global markets

World stocks hit record highs on Tuesday, supported by strong economic data from China and the United States, while currency and bond markets paused for breath after a month of rapid gains in the dollar and Treasury yields.

MSCI All Country World Index hit an all-time high as European stocks played catch-up with gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hit a record high, up 0.8 per cent while the German DAX rose 1.1 per cent, France's CAC 40 was up 0.6 per cent, and the UK's FTSE 100 jumped 1.2%.

Profit-taking pushed Japan’s Nikkei down 1 per cent and dragged on the Shanghai Composite.

(With inputs from Reuters)

Domestic benchmark indices danced between gains and losses for a good part of the day but managed to close in the positive. The benchmark Sensex index settled at 49,201 levels, up 42 points, or 0.

Domestic benchmark indices danced between gains and losses for a good part of the day but managed to close in the positive. The benchmark Sensex index settled at 49,201 levels, up 42 points, or 0.09 per cent, and the Nifty closed at 14,683 levels, up 46 points or 0.3 per cent. In the intra-day deals, the indices had hit a low of 48,936 and 15,574, respectively. Global markets World stocks hit record highs on Tuesday, supported by strong economic data from China and the United States, while currency and bond markets paused for breath after a month of rapid gains in the dollar and Treasury yields. MSCI All Country World Index hit an all-time high as European stocks played catch-up with gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 index hit a record high, up 0.8 per cent while the German DAX rose 1.1 per cent, France's CAC 40 was up 0.6 per cent, and the UK's FTSE 100 jumped 1.2%. Profit-taking pushed Japan’s Nikkei down 1 per cent and dragged on the Shanghai Composite. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex ends 42 points higher, Nifty above 14,650

Indian stock market shares slid on Monday as daily covid-19 surpassed 100,000 for the first time, and some states imposed fresh restrictions on outdoor movement, sparking concerns about the pace of the country’s economic recovery.

Around 11.20 a.m., Sensex was trading at 48,707.16, lower by 1,322.97 points or 2.64 per cent from its previous close.

The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading at 14,501.90, lower by 365.45 from its previous close.

The losers on the Sensex were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, while the only gainers were Infosys HCL Technologies and TCS.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market shares slid on Monday as daily covid-19 surpassed 100,000 for the first time, and some states imposed fresh restrictions on outdoor movement, sparking concerns about the pace of the country’s economic recovery.

Indian stock market shares slid on Monday as daily covid-19 surpassed 100,000 for the first time, and some states imposed fresh restrictions on outdoor movement, sparking concerns about the pace of the country’s economic recovery. Around 11.20 a.m., Sensex was trading at 48,707.16, lower by 1,322.97 points or 2.64 per cent from its previous close. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange was trading at 14,501.90, lower by 365.45 from its previous close. The losers on the Sensex were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, while the only gainers were Infosys HCL Technologies and TCS. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex tanks 1,300 points; banking, auto stocks plunge 

The stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Monday dragged by heavy selling was witnessed in banks, auto, FMCG and financial sectors.&nbsp;

Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed over 1 per cent lower each. Buying was witnessed in Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indices.&nbsp;

Sensex dropped 1,449 points in the intra-day deals to hit a low of 48,581 amid heavy selling in banking, financial services, and realty counters. However, a sharp rally in the IT ahead of the March quarter results gave investors some solace and the index ended 870.5 points, or 1.74 per cent, down at 49,159 levels.

On the NSE, the Nifty50 index recovered 179 points from the day's low level of 14,459, and settled at 14,638 levels, down 229 points or 1.5 per cent.

Global markets

Stock prices rose to a 1 1/2-month high on Monday after data showed a surge in US employment while US bonds came under pressure on worries the Federal Reserve may bump up interest rates sooner than it has indicated.

In Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.8 per cent while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped slightly, with China closed for Tomb-Sweeping day and Australia on Easter Monday.

(With inputs from Reuters)

The stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Monday dragged by heavy selling was witnessed in banks, auto, FMCG and financial sectors. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed over 1 per cent lower each.

The stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Monday dragged by heavy selling was witnessed in banks, auto, FMCG and financial sectors. Broader markets, smallcap and midcap indices closed over 1 per cent lower each. Buying was witnessed in Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indices. Sensex dropped 1,449 points in the intra-day deals to hit a low of 48,581 amid heavy selling in banking, financial services, and realty counters. However, a sharp rally in the IT ahead of the March quarter results gave investors some solace and the index ended 870.5 points, or 1.74 per cent, down at 49,159 levels. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index recovered 179 points from the day's low level of 14,459, and settled at 14,638 levels, down 229 points or 1.5 per cent. Global markets Stock prices rose to a 1 1/2-month high on Monday after data showed a surge in US employment while US bonds came under pressure on worries the Federal Reserve may bump up interest rates sooner than it has indicated. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 0.8 per cent while MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped slightly, with China closed for Tomb-Sweeping day and Australia on Easter Monday. (With inputs from Reuters)

Sensex closes 870 points lower, Nifty at 14,637

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent lower on Wednesday dragged by heavy selling in private banks and IT stocks amid mixed global cues.&nbsp;

The 30-share BSE index ended 627.43 points or 1.25 per cent lower at 49,509.15, and the broader NSE Nifty slumped 154.40 points or 1.04 per cent to 14,690.70.

The HDFC duo was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 4 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, ONGC, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, Infosys and Reliance Industries.

On the other hand, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, SBI and TCS were among the gainers.

"Domestic equities traded lower as concerns pertaining to a spike in COVID-19 cases and resultant restrictions continued to weigh on investors' sentiments,? said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities.

Further, rise in US treasury yields and the strengthening dollar index aggravated concerns, he added.

Financials, especially private banks, witnessed heavy profit-booking, which along with selling pressure in IT stocks dragged benchmarks. However, investors continue to lap up FMCG, metals and pharma names.

Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended in the red.

Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading on a negative note in mid-session deals.

Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.58 per cent lower at USD 63.80 per barrel.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent lower on Wednesday dragged by heavy selling in private banks and IT stocks amid mixed global cues.

Domestic stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty ended over 1 per cent lower on Wednesday dragged by heavy selling in private banks and IT stocks amid mixed global cues. The 30-share BSE index ended 627.43 points or 1.25 per cent lower at 49,509.15, and the broader NSE Nifty slumped 154.40 points or 1.04 per cent to 14,690.70. The HDFC duo was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 4 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, ONGC, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, Infosys and Reliance Industries. On the other hand, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, SBI and TCS were among the gainers. "Domestic equities traded lower as concerns pertaining to a spike in COVID-19 cases and resultant restrictions continued to weigh on investors' sentiments,? said Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at Reliance Securities. Further, rise in US treasury yields and the strengthening dollar index aggravated concerns, he added. Financials, especially private banks, witnessed heavy profit-booking, which along with selling pressure in IT stocks dragged benchmarks. However, investors continue to lap up FMCG, metals and pharma names. Elsewhere in Asia, bourses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo ended in the red. Stock exchanges in Europe were also trading on a negative note in mid-session deals. Meanwhile, the global oil benchmark Brent crude was trading 0.58 per cent lower at USD 63.80 per barrel. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex snaps 2-day gaining streak, falls 600 points, Nifty below 14,700

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty ended more than 2 percent higher Tuesday led by strong gains in IT, metals and pharma stocks. Broader markets supported the rally with smallcap and midcap indices ending over 1 percent higher each.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 1,128 points or 2.3 per cent higher at 50,137 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 338 points or 2.33 per cent to 14,845.

Except for Nifty realty which dipped marginally, all other sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty IT up by 2.9 per cent, metal by 2.8 per cent, pharma by 2.7 per cent and FMCG by 2.2 per cent.

Among stocks, JSW Steel gained by 4.9 per cent to Rs 467.35 per share while Tata Steel was up by 4.2 per cent to Rs 799.50.Wipro edged higher by 3.9 per cent, HCL Technologies by 3.8 per cent and Infosys by 3.7 per cent while agro-chemicals major ticked up by 7.6 per cent to close at Rs 629.85 per share.

The others which gained were HDFC Bank and NTPC. However, Hindalco, Axis Bank, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra and Bharti Airtel traded with a negative bias.Meanwhile, Asian shares were mixed as global investors shook off worries about a hedge fund default that roiled global banking stocks overnight.

Wall Street pared earlier losses driven by the banking sector on fears that issues with a defaulting hedge fund could spread throughout the banking sector.Japan`s Nikkei was up by 0.16 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng Index gained by 0.84 per cent. South Korea added 1.12 per cent.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty ended more than 2 percent higher Tuesday led by strong gains in IT, metals and pharma stocks. Broader markets supported the rally with smallcap and midcap indices ending over 1 percent higher each.

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty ended more than 2 percent higher Tuesday led by strong gains in IT, metals and pharma stocks. Broader markets supported the rally with smallcap and midcap indices ending over 1 percent higher each. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 1,128 points or 2.3 per cent higher at 50,137 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 338 points or 2.33 per cent to 14,845. Except for Nifty realty which dipped marginally, all other sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty IT up by 2.9 per cent, metal by 2.8 per cent, pharma by 2.7 per cent and FMCG by 2.2 per cent. Among stocks, JSW Steel gained by 4.9 per cent to Rs 467.35 per share while Tata Steel was up by 4.2 per cent to Rs 799.50.Wipro edged higher by 3.9 per cent, HCL Technologies by 3.8 per cent and Infosys by 3.7 per cent while agro-chemicals major ticked up by 7.6 per cent to close at Rs 629.85 per share. The others which gained were HDFC Bank and NTPC. However, Hindalco, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharti Airtel traded with a negative bias.Meanwhile, Asian shares were mixed as global investors shook off worries about a hedge fund default that roiled global banking stocks overnight. Wall Street pared earlier losses driven by the banking sector on fears that issues with a defaulting hedge fund could spread throughout the banking sector.Japan`s Nikkei was up by 0.16 per cent while Hong Kong`s Hang Seng Index gained by 0.84 per cent. South Korea added 1.12 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex ends above 50,100, Nifty near 14,850

Indian indices were trading sharply lower on Thursday as selling continued mainly dragged by banks, auto and IT stocks.&nbsp;

Rising Covid-19 cases across the country have sparked fears of fresh lockdowns which may impact the economic recovery, analysts said.

The S&amp;P BSE Sensex fell 800 points, or 1.5 per cent, at 48,380 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the 14,350-mark. IndusInd Bank fell 2 per cent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki (all down over 1%).

Meanwhile, Asian equities were also lower as a selloff in Chinese technology shares due to concerns they will be de-listed from U.S. bourses.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian indices were trading sharply lower on Thursday as selling continued mainly dragged by banks, auto and IT stocks. Rising Covid-19 cases across the country have sparked fears of fresh lockdowns which may impact the economic recovery, analysts said.

Indian indices were trading sharply lower on Thursday as selling continued mainly dragged by banks, auto and IT stocks. Rising Covid-19 cases across the country have sparked fears of fresh lockdowns which may impact the economic recovery, analysts said. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 800 points, or 1.5 per cent, at 48,380 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the 14,350-mark. IndusInd Bank fell 2 per cent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki (all down over 1%). Meanwhile, Asian equities were also lower as a selloff in Chinese technology shares due to concerns they will be de-listed from U.S. bourses. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex falls nearly 800 points; Nifty near 14,300; auto bleeds

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