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  • Coal India IPO likely between Oct 18-21
    Kolkata, July 31: The country's largest coal producer, Coal India Limited (CIL), expects to make its maiden public offering of shares between Oct 18-21, a top official said here today.

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  • HCC plans Rs.2,000 crore IPO of Lavasa township project
    New Delhi, July 30: Private sector Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) today announced that its subsidiary, Lavasa Corporation, will be entering the capital markets with an initial public offe....
  • Sensex ends 123 points down, global cues negative
    Mumbai, July 30: Late selling pressured a benchmark index for Indian equities today to close 123 points lower on a lacklustre day of trade. Global markets too exhibited a negative tendency.
  • Late selling pushes Sensex 150 points down
    Mumbai, July 30: Late selling pressured a benchmark index for Indian equities today to close 150 points lower.

    Trade was lacklustre in earlier sessions.

    The 30-scrip sensiti....
  • Sensex subdued, Asian cues negative
    Mumbai, July 30: A benchmark index for Indian equities today afternoon was trading quiet, tracking negative other Asian markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay St....
  • Sensex closes flat, global cues mixed
    Mumbai, July 29: Indian equities markets closed the July future series on a dull note today with a benchmark index ending a meagre 39 points up from its previous close.

    The 30-scrip s....
  • Sensex dull on futures expiry day
    Mumbai, July 29: Indian equities markets closed the July future series on a dull note today with a benchmark index ending a meagre 39 points up from its previous close.

    The 30-scrip s....
  • Sensex ruling flat amid tardy global cues
    Mumbai, July 29: A benchmark index for Indian equities markets today afternoon recovered after a brief slip but was still ruling flat amid sluggish global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive....
  • Sensex closes 120 points lower, heavyweights drag
    Mumbai, July 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 120 points lower, hit by late selling, ahead of the expiry of July futures contracts.

    Heavyweights Reliance Industr....
  • NSE to explore business opportunities with LSE
    Mumbai, July 28: India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) today inked a letter of intent with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to evaluate business opportunities, including licensing and....
  • Sensex closes 124 points lower, RIL, L&T drag
    Mumbai, July 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 124 points lower as selling intensified in the last hour of trade.

    Heavyweights Reliance Industries and L&T dragged t....
  • Sensex flat as RIL drags
    Mumbai, July 28: Indian equities markets were in for another listless day of trade today with a key index ruling flat at noon and heavyweight stock Reliance Industries dragging the market.

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  • Markets wait for RBI decision, Sensex listless
    Mumbai, July 27: Ahead of a likely interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of India, Indian equities markets today were placid as traders waited for the quantum of increase to be revealed.

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  • Sensex ends 129 points down, SBI, Maruti drag
    Mumbai, July 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped further amid heavy selling in the last session of trade to close 129 points lower.

    Heavyweights State Bank of Indi....
  • Sensex ends 129 points down
    Mumbai, July 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities slipped further amid heavy selling in the last session of trade to close 129 points lower.

    Heavyweights State Bank of India and ....
  • Sensex trades lower, Asian markets positive
    Mumbai, July 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities was trading lower today afternoon despite positive Asian markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exch....
  • Sensex ends flat, gains 0.98 percent during week
    Mumbai, July 23: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed flat in lacklustre trade while the world eagerly waited for the results of the stress test of 91 European banks due later in the da....
  • Sensex closes flat
    Mumbai, July 23: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed flat in lacklustre trade today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at....
  • Sensex closes on a 30-month high
    Mumbai, July 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed at its highest level since February 2008, helped by a late surge in buying following a rebound in European markets.

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  • Sensex closes highest in over 2 years
    Mumbai, July 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed at its highest level since February 2008 today helped by a late surge in buying.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of....
  • Sensex flat in afternoon trade
    Mumbai, July 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities was ruling flat today afternoon amid negative Asian cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BS....
  • Sensex rebounds on positive global cues
    Mumbai, July 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today reversed a three-day losing run to close 99 points higher than its previous close, helped by positive cues from global peers.

  • Sensex closes 81 points higher
    Mumbai, July 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 81 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE),....
  • Sensex moves up to 18,000 amid positive Asian cues
    Mumbai, July 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today noon moved further up from its opening trade highs and touched the 18,000 mark amid stable cues from other Asian markets.

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  • Sensex slips in last session, ends with 50 points loss
    Mumbai, July 20: Selling in the last hour of trading pulled down a benchmark index for Indian equities today 50 points lower on negative cues from European bourses.

    The 30-scrip sensi....
  • Sensex slips from morning high of 18,000 plus
    Mumbai, July 20: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped from its morning highs with the overall market turning sluggish in afternoon trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (....
  • Indian markets end dull, global cues mixed
    Mumbai, July 19: A benchmark index for Indian equities ended on a tepid note today as trading remained tardy throughout the day while certain stocks gained amid mixed global cues.

    The....
  • Benchmark indices nudge up, foreign investors pump in $1.41 bn
    Mumbai, July 17 : Benchmark indices at Indian equities markets ended the week with modest gains, with foreign funds making some serious buys worth over $1.41 billion amid tardy global cues.
  • Sensex ends 46 points up, TCS shines
    Mumbai, July 16: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 46 points up in volatile but range-bound trading, with IT firm TCS leading the gainers pack after it announced better than ex....
  • Sensex ends choppy day with modest gains
    Mumbai, July 16: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 55 points up in volatile but range-bound trading.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Sensex dull, broader markets gain, Asian cues weak
    Mumbai, July 16: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was quiet a little before noon after a choppy morning session. Other major Asian markets too were in the red.

    The 30-scrip....
  • Sensex ends flat as world markets tumble
    Mumbai, July 15: A benchmark index for Indian equities Thursday ended flat as world stocks took a tumble following the US Federal Reserve's outlook of a softening economic recovery.

  • Sensex falters while rest of Asia gain
    Mumbai, July 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 47 points lower as selling pressure built up in the last session of trade, tracking European markets where investors booked p....
  • Late selling pulls down Sensex, closes below 18,000
    Mumbai, July 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 78 lower as selling pressure built up in the last session of trade.

    The Sensex, which opened at 18,024.95 points, c....
  • Sensex rises after a lull, strong Asian cues help
    Mumbai, July 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today crawled up about 80 points in afternoon trade on strong cues from other Asian markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sense....
  • Sensex closes below 18,000 on modest industrial data
    Mumbai, July 12: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended trade with a 103-point gain at 17,937 points, after breaching the psychologically important 18,000-mark.

    The 30-scri....
  • Sensex closes 100 points higher
    Mumbai, July 12: A benchmark index for Indian equities markets today ended trade with almost a 100-point gain, with realty and IT stocks finding favour among buyers.

    The 30-scrip sens....
  • Sensex slips on modest industrial data after crossing 18,000
    Mumbai, July 12: A benchmark index for Indian equities markets, which breached the psychological 18,000 mark in more than three months early today, slipped in noon trade after the government re....
  • Sensex closes 181 points higher, realty, telecom gain
    Mumbai, July 9: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 181 points higher than its previous close, with realty and telecom stocks outperforming the markets.

    The 30-scrip se....
  • Sensex closes 189 points higher
    Mumbai, July 9: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 189 points higher than its previous close, with telecom stocks outperforming the market.

    The 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex up 192 points, Bharti soars
    Mumbai, July 9: A benchmark index for Indian equities today rose considerably for the second consecutive session and was ruling 192 points higher than its previous close with telecom major Bhar....
  • Share capital of minorities financial institution hiked
    New Delhi, July 8: The government today approved a hike in the authorised share capital of the National Minorities Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) from Rs.1,000 crore to Rs.1,500 crore ....
  • Sensex closes 180 points higher on global cues
    Mumbai, July 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities today rallied 180 points on strong global cues as the International Monetary Fund raised the growth forecast for the country and the world,....
  • Sensex closes 172 points higher
    Mumbai, July 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 172 points higher than its previous close, giving up some of the intra-day gains.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sens....
  • Sensex up 251 points in noon trade, Asian cues help
    Mumbai, July 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities rebounded today and was ruling 251 points higher than its previous close on expectations of strong results from India Inc and positive Asia....
  • Sensex ends 143 points lower as global bourses take a fall
    Mumbai, July 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 143 points lower, with energy, banking stocks coming under selling pressure, while global bourses were pulled down over renewe....
  • Sensex ends 153 points lower
    Mumbai, July 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 153 points lower, with energy, banking stocks coming under selling pressure.

    Broader markets also ended flat.

  • Sensex slips further, energy, banking scrips under presssure
    Mumbai, July 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 106 points lower in noon trade, slipping further from its morning lows, with energy, banking stocks coming under selling p....
  • Sensex closes 173 points higher, global cues help
    Mumbai, July 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 173 points higher, buoyed by a recovery in global bourses. Consumer durables, IT and banking stocks gained.

    The 30-s....
  • Sensex closes 153 points higher
    Mumbai, July 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 153 points higher with IT, banking stocks gaining.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Sensex extends gains, IT stocks shine
    Mumbai, July 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today extended its morning gains and was up 109 points, helped by buy-ins in IT stocks and heavyweight Reliance Industries, as investors tu....
  • Sensex moves up after initial slip
    Mumbai, July 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today crawled into the green after a weak opening and was ruling 54 points higher than its previous close, about 30 minutes into trade.
  • Sensex ends in red, volumes plummet on bandh day
    Mumbai, July 5: Indian equities markets closed in the red today with trading volumes plunging in the wake of the "Bharat Bandh" called by opposition parties against the hike in fuel pri....
  • Sensex ends 48 points down, capital goods lose
    Mumbai, July 2: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed a rather dull day of trade with a 48 point loss, with capital goods coming under selling pressure.

    The 30-scrip sens....
  • Sensex ends listless day 77 points down
    Mumbai, July 2: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed a rather dull day of trade with a 77 point loss.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange ....
  • Markets listless, PSU scrips leading
    Mumbai, July 2: Indian equities markets were trading dull in the last trading session of the week, with no major buying happening among frontline stocks or broader markets.

    The 30-scr....
  • Sensex crawls up after a brief slip, Asia weak
    Mumbai, July 2: A key index for Indian equities on Wednesday crawled back into the green after a brief slip into the red, even as other Asian markets took a tumble.

    The 30-scrip sensi....
  • Mukesh Ambani group tops in market cap, Anil's logs sharpest growth
    Mumbai, July 1: The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries group has emerged as India's largest private business house by market capitalisation as on June 30 though his younger brother Anil&....
  • Sensex ends 191 points lower
    Mumbai, July 1: A key index for Indian equities today closed 191 points lower, tracking bourses across the world, as weak industrial data from China sparked off concern about the global economi....
  • Late buying pushes Sensex 185 points up
    Mumbai, June 30: Helped by late buying, a key index for Indian equities today ended 185 points higher.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which ....
  • Sensex weak in morning trade, Asian markets in red
    Mumbai, June 30: A key index for Indian equities today was ruling on a weak note amid negative Asian cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), wh....
  • Sensex ends 240 points down amid negative global cues
    Mumbai, June 29: A key index for Indian equities today closed 240 points lower on profit booking amid negative global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock E....
  • Sensex closes 239 points down
    Mumbai, June 29: A key index for Indian equities today closed 239 points lower after traders chose to book profit.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (....
  • Profit booking kicks in, Sensex down 211 points
    Mumbai, June 29: A key index for Indian equities Tuesday fell 211 points in noon trade after traders chose to book profits and Asian markets turned negative.

    The 30-scrip sensitive in....
  • Sensex closes 196 points up; ADAG, oil stocks gain
    Mumbai, June 28: A key index for Indian equities today closed near its intra-day high, with oil and Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) scrips gaining the most.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ....
  • Sensex climbs to intra-day high, Europe strong
    Mumbai, June 28: A key index for Indian equities today rose to its intra-day high in afternoon trade with oil and gas stocks leading the climb.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) o....
  • Sensex holding on to morning gains
    Mumbai, June 28: A key index for Indian equities today was holding on to morning gains even as cues from Asian markets were quiet.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay ....
  • Sensex ends lower, oil companies, ADAG stocks gain
    Mumbai, June 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 155 points lower, even as the markets cheered the new gas supply agreement between the Ambani brothers and the government'....
  • Oil marketing company scrips shoot up after price hike
    Mumbai, June 25: Scrips of oil marketing and exploring companies shot up after the government today freed fuel prices and hiked the rates for petrol, diesel, kerosene and cooking gas to boost t....
  • Sensex closes lower, oil companies gain
    Mumbai, June 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 153 points lower, even as state-run oil companies gained after the government announced the deregulation of fuel prices.

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  • Sensex down, markets lacklustre
    New Delhi, June 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 49 points lower from its previous close in lacklustre trade.

    Trading in broader markets was also insipid. <....
  • Sensex ends flat amid depressed global cues
    Mumbai, June 24: A key index for Indian equities today ended 25 points lower on a dull day of trade on depressed global cues after the Federal Reserve struck a cautious note on the strength of ....
  • Sensex slips in afternoon trade
    Mumbai, June 24: A key index for Indian equities today slipped into the red in afternoon trade, tracking negative European and mixed Asian markets after US Federal Reserve painted a mixed econo....
  • Sensex ends flat
    Mumbai, June 23: A key index for Indian equities today closed flat in choppy and lacklustre trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which open....
  • Sensex dull, but market breadth holding up
    Mumbai, June 23: A key index for Indian equities today was trading flat tracking depressed Asian markets as investors turned risk averse doubting the strength of the global economic recovery af....
  • Sensex ends 126 points lower on weak global cues
    Mumbai, June 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities ended 126 points lower today on weak global cues as the euphoria over China's move to free the yuan died down and Europeans braced for....
  • Sensex in red after Chinese currency euphoria dampens
    Mumbai, June 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities was trading in the red today as traders booked profits after a 300-point rise the day before and the global euphoria over China's move....
  • Reliance Media World sprints 4 percent on CBS tie-up
    Mumbai, June 21: Reliance Media World, to be renamed Reliance Broadcast Network, gained 4 percent at the bourses today after the company announced it will form an equal joint venture with US-ba....
  • Sensex soars in morning trade
    Mumbai, June 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today shot up into the green soon after opening bell and was ruling 265 points higher than its previous close, about an hour into trade. ....
  • Sensex climbs almost 3 percent amid global rally
    Mumbai, June 19: Indian equities markets rose in tandem with global bourses in the week gone by, with a benchmark index rising almost 3 percent from its previous weekly close as investors acros....
  • Nod for divestment in Coal India, Hindustan Copper
    New Delhi, June 15: The government today approved 10 percent divestment of its shares in Coal India and allowed another state-run firm Hindustan Copper to issue 10 percent equity to the public.....
  • Sensex trading higher as Asia gains
    Mumbai, June 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today pared some opening gains but was trading higher amid positive cues from other Asian markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index ....
  • Sensex closes 278 points up
    Mumbai, June 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today extended its morning gains to close near the day's high of 17,350.73 points.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of ....
  • Sensex soars in morning trade
    Mumbai, June 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today shot up into the green soon after opening bell and was ruling 174 points higher than its previous close, about 90 minutes into trade....
  • Benchmark indices slip marginally
    Mumbai, June 12: Indian equities markets ended the week marginally lower from its previous weekly close amid prevailing uncertainty in global markets, though traders cheered the country's b....
  • Sensex ends 120 points higher
    Mumbai, June 11: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 120 points higher on steady global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), ....
  • Sensex slips from intra-day highs
    Mumbai, June 11: After gaining more than 200 points during the day on the back of robust industrial output data, a benchmark index for Indian equities slipped from its intra-day highs and was r....
  • Sensex up 105 points in morning trade
    Mumbai, June 10: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 105 points higher than its previous close, about an hour into trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of t....
  • Sensex ends 164 points lower on weak global cues
    Mumbai, June 8: After holding steady for most parts of the day, a benchmark index for Indian equities tanked during the last hour of trade today, ending 164 points lower on negative cues from E....
  • Sensex ends 154 points lower
    Mumbai, June 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 154 points lower as bearish sentiments prevailed across the globe.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bomb....
  • Sensex tanks 208 points as Europe tumbles
    Mumbai, June 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities took a hard knock in afternoon trade, sliding 208 points as bearish sentiment prevailed after European markets fell on continuing euro zone....
  • Sensex slips as Europe market opens weak
    Mumbai, June 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities slipped 55 points down from a intra-day high of 16,895.73 points in afternoon trade today after European markets opened on a weak note.
  • Sensex rises after weak start, up 89 points
    Mumbai, June 8: A benchmark index for Indian equities moved up into the green after a weak start today and was ruling 89 points higher than its previous close, about an hour into trade.

  • Sensex apes global negative sentiments, down 2.19 percent
    Mumbai, June 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities today aped the negative sentiments ruling other Asian markets and was ruling 2.19 percent lower in morning trade.

    Asian bourses, ....
  • Reliance Communications scrip opens sharply higher
    Mumbai, June 7: The shares of Reliance Communications, led by billionaire industrialist Anil Ambani, opened sharply higher today, a day after its board approved a 26 percent equity sale to a st....
  • India wants listed firms to have 25 percent minimum public holding
    New Delhi, June 4: India today said listed companies must have 25 percent minimum public holding to broadbase the shareholding pattern and bring more transparency in capital markets - a move th....
  • Sensex up 60 points in choppy trade
    Mumbai, June 4: A benchmark index for Indian equities today crawled up in choppy trade amid mixed cues from other global markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay S....
  • Sensex down slightly in morning trade
    Mumbai, June 4: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading weak in morning trade amid dull cues from other Asian bourses.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bom....
  • Backed by strong global cues, short covering Sensex ends 1.6 percent up
    Mumbai, June 3: A benchmark index for Indian equities today gained for the second straight day, ending 1.68 percent higher than its previous close, tracking global markets which rose on positiv....
  • Sensex ends 1.6 percent higher
    Mumbai, June 3: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended 1.6 percent higher than its previous close, tracking positive global markets.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) o....
  • Sensex up 1.6 percent on global cues
    Mumbai, June 3: A benchmark index for Indian equities, which shot up soon after opening bell on steady global cues, was holding on to its gains in afternoon trade today, ruling 1.63 percent hig....
  • Reliance Communications surges further on Indian bourses
    Mumbai, June 3: Reliance Communications, a part of the Anil Ambani group, saw its scrip surge further on Wednesday after the company said it was, indeed, evaluating various offers from global t....
  • Sensex moves 1 percent higher backed by RCom gains
    Mumbai, June 2: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed a percent higher in a late surge, led by Reliance Communications (RCom) which gained 11 percent.

    The 30-scrip sensit....
  • Sensex closes 201 points up
    Mumbai, June 2: A benchmark indices for Indian equities closed 201 points higher in volatile trade today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), whi....
  • Indian stock markets volatile in afternoon trade
    Mumbai, June: Benchmark indices for Indian equities turned volatile in afternoon trade today amid lingering fears about the European debt crisis and negative sentiments at other global bourses.....
  • Sensex up 61 points in early trade
    Mumbai, June 2: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading with a 61-point gain, about an hour into trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Excha....
  • Sensex plunges 372 points amid weak global cues
    Mumbai, June 1: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell 372 points from its previous close amid heavy selling on weak global cues that ended a four-day upside move.

    All the 1....
  • Sensex plunges 396 points
    Mumbai, June 1: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell 396 points from its previous close amid heavy selling on weak global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Sensex plummets 169 points
    Mumbai, June 1: A benchmark index for Indian equities today extended its losses in afternoon trade and was ruling 169 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex slips into red in morning trade
    Mumbai, June 1: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell during morning trade and was ruling 0.5 percent lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) o....
  • Sensex ends 81 points up in choppy trade
    Mumbai, May 31: A benchmark index for Indian equities advanced for the fourth straight day today, ending 81 points higher than its previous close, in volatile trade.

    The 30-scrip sens....
  • Sensex ends 75 points up
    Mumbai, May 31: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 75 points higher in choppy trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which op....
  • Sensex goes flat after brief spike
    Mumbai, May 31: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading on a flat note in afternoon trade after making modest gains on news that the economy grew at a robust 8.6 percent in the ....
  • Sensex volatile in early trade
    Mumbai, May 31: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading in a zig-zag manner in morning trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE),....
  • Sensex closes with 196 points gain
    Mumbai, May 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities advanced for the third straight day today, gaining 196 points, as global markets climbed after China said it had no plans to sell its Europ....
  • Sensex closes with 171 points gain
    Mumbai, May 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed trade with a 171 points gain.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened....
  • Sensex extends gains, up 1.1 percent
    Mumbai, May 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities extended its gains in afternoon trade today, rising 1.1 percent from its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of....
  • Sensex slips from early highs
    Mumbai, May 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities, which opened in the green today, slipped a bit as pressure built on some frontline stocks a couple of hours into trade.

    The 30-s....
  • Sensex extends gains on positive Asian cues
    Mumbai, May 27: A benchmark index for Indian equities extended its gains today on positive cues from other major Asian bourses.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Sto....
  • Sensex rebounds, ends 365 points up
    Mumbai, May 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 365 points higher on the back of strong global cues and with traders covering short positions.

    The 30-scrip sensitiv....
  • Sensex closes 357 points up
    Mumbai, May 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities today extended its morning gains during the last hour of trade and closed 357 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip....
  • Sensex holds on to gains amid positive global cues
    Mumbai, May 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities today managed to hold on to its morning gains as sentiments improved across Asian markets and European bourses opened in the green.

  • Sensex down 1.48 percent in early trade
    Mumbai, May 26: A benchmark index for Indian equities today rose sharply into the green soon after opening bell, as Asian markets staged a rally.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex)....
  • Sensex falls below 16,000-mark
    Mumbai, May 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell below the 16,000-mark for the first time since February due to unabated sell-off on the back of negative global cues.

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  • Sensex closes 451 points lower
    Mumbai, May 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 451 points lower on sell-off across the globe due to Euro zone debt worries and rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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  • Sensex down 330 points on negative global cues
    Mumbai, May 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell more than 330 points on renewed fears over the euro zone debt crisis and heightened geopolitical tensions on the Korean peninsul....
  • Sensex down 1.48 percent in early trade
    Mumbai, May 25: A benchmark index for Indian equities today opened in the red and was ruling 1.48 percent lower than its previous close, about 15 minutes into trade.

    The 30-scrip sens....
  • Sensex pares gains, ends flat
    Mumbai, May 24: A benchmark index for Indian equities gave up its intra-day gains today to close on a flat note.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BS....
  • Reliance groups stocks up after brothers call truce
    Mumbai, May 24: The stock markets today gave the thumbs up to the truce between the Ambani brothers with traders vying for scrips of the two Reliance groups on hopes that their businesses would....
  • Sensex up 228 points in morning trade
    Mumbai, May 24: A benchmark index for Indian equities started the week in the green, rising 228 points during morning trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock ....
  • Sensex sinks over 3 percent as Eurozone crisis drags on
    Mumbai, May 22: Benchmark indices for Indian equities lost more than 3 percent this week on negative sentiment due to concerns that the European debt crisis could derail world economic recovery....
  • Sensex trims losses, ends 74 points down
    Mumbai, May 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities recouped some of the intra-day losses as buying interest returned on good showing by cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate ITC and ended 74 poi....
  • Sensex recovers partially, ends 78 points down
    Mumbai, May 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities recouped some of the intra-day losses and ended trade 0.48 percent lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (S....
  • Sensex under pressure as global peers fall
    Mumbai, May 21: Indian equities continued to trade in the red, mirroring the bearish sentiment in other bourses as Europe's debt crisis and rising US jobless claims fuelled investor risk av....
  • Sensex down 1.3 percent in early trade
    Mumbai, May 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today opened in the red and was ruling 1.3 percent lower than its previous close, about 30 minutes into trade.

    The 30-scrip sensi....
  • Sensex ends 111 points up, ONGC gains 9 percent
    Mumbai, May 20: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended trade with modest gains, backed by a surge in blue-chip stock ONGC and increased interest in leading banks.

    The 30-sc....
  • Sensex ends 0.75 percent up
    Mumbai, May 20: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended trade with modest gains amid a rebound in Euro zone stocks.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock....
  • Sensex slips from opening highs
    Mumbai, May 20: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped from its opening highs to rule about 73 points higher than its previous close, about an hour into trade.

    The 30-scr....
  • Sensex tanks 467 points, closes lowest since March
    Mumbai, May 19: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slumped to its lowest level since March this year, ending 467 points lower on falling investors' risk appetite.

    Extreme....
  • Sensex falls 459 points
    Mumbai, May 19: A benchmark index for Indian equities plunged more than 459 points in afternoon trade, dragged by selling in the ICICI Bank stock, and in tandem with falling world bourses.

    ....

  • Sensex opens weak, down 212 points in morning trade
    Mumbai, May 19: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell deep into the red soon after opening, and was ruling 212 points lower than its previous close about an hour later.

    The....
  • Sensex recovers, still 159 points down
    Mumbai, May 17: Helped by strong results by Larsen and Toubro and steady European markets, a benchmark index for Indian equities today pulled back from intra-day lows to shut shop 159 points in....
  • Sensex pares losses, ends 165 points lower
    Mumbai, May 17: A benchmark index for Indian equities markets today pared some of its intra-day losses to shut shop 165 points in the red.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex plummets in morning trade
    Mumbai, May 17: A benchmark index for Indian equities today fell 350 points within the first 30 minutes after the opening bell, amid depressed global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex slips below 17,000, closes 271 points down
    Mumbai, May 14: A benchmark Indian equities index today slipped 271 points to close below the 17,000-mark on selling by investors amid growing concerns about the European financial crisis.

    ....

  • Sensex slides, pressure on RIL, SBI
    New Delhi, May 14: A benchmark Indian equities index slid into the red in afternoon trade today due to selling of heavyweights Reliance Industries and the State Bank of India.

    The 30-....
  • Sensex closes 335 points down
    Mumbai, May 14: A benchmark Indian equities index today slipped further as selling pressure mounted towards the closing bell, ending trade 335 points lower than its previous close.

    Th....
  • Sensex weak in morning trade
    Mumbai, May 14: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading weak in morning trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened a....
  • Sensex nudges up, world markets rise on European austerity
    New Delhi, May 13: A benchmark index of Indian equities today tapered in the last hour of trade and ended a modest 70 points higher than its previous close.

    Elsewhere in Asia and Euro....
  • Sensex ends 74 points up
    Mumbai, May 13: A benchmark index of Indian equities today tapered in the last hour of trade and ended 74 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Sensex slips from early highs
    Mumbai, May 13: A benchmark index of Indian equities slipped from its morning highs to rule 107 points higher than its previous close in afternoon trade today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ....
  • Sensex up 128 points in early trade
    Mumbai, May 13: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 128 points higher in the first 30 minutes of trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex 54 points up in volatile, range-bound trade
    Mumbai, May 12: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed a tad higher in volatile but range-bound trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (....
  • Sensex makes unsteady start
    Mumbai, May 12: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was slightly up than its previous close in early trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange ....
  • Sensex ends 189 points lower on profit booking
    Mumbai, May 11: A benchmark index for Indian equities dipped today to close 189 points lower on profit booking by traders after the 561-point rally a day before.

    The 30-scrip sensitiv....
  • Sensex consolidates, ends 205 points lower
    Mumbai, May 11: A benchmark index for Indian equities dipped today to close 205 points lower, after a sharp rally of more than 561 points the day before.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index ....
  • Sensex slips at opening bell
    Mumbai, May 11: After a stupendous rise the day before, a benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped at opening bell and was ruling 0.33 percent lower than its previous close.

    ....
  • Sensex rebounds, at 10-month high
    Mumbai, May 10: A benchmark index for Indian equities today rebounded from last week's losses to touch a 10-month high.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock E....
  • Sensex up 3.46 percent, pares last week's losses
    Mumbai, May 10: A benchmark index for Indian equities today recouped most of its last week's losses, ending 3.46 percent higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ind....
  • Sensex holding firm in afternoon trade
    Mumbai, May 10: A benchmark index for Indian equities today extended its morning gains and in afternoon trade was ruling 2.59 percent higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sens....
  • Sensex rises 1.26 percent at opening bell
    Mumbai, May 10: A benchmark index for Indian equities today started off the week's trade in the green, rising 1.26 percent, at opening bell.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Sensex closes 1.3 percent lower on eventful day
    Mumbai, May 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 1.3 percent lower today at 16,769.11 points, dragged down by investor worries over the sovereign debt crisis in the Euro zone threate....
  • Sensex closes 1.17 percent lower on eventful day
    Mumbai, May 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 1.17 percent lower today.

    On what was a volatile and eventful trading day, the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bom....
  • Sensex recovers after court verdict, falls again
    Mumbai, May 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities, which recovered after the Supreme Court ruled that the government had sole rights on pricing and utilisation of national resources, slipped....
  • Hot day ahead in Delhi
    New Delhi, May 7: The national capital is expected to witness a hot day today with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 39 degrees Celsius. Weather officials, however, said there was ....
  • Sensex weak in opening session
    Mumbai, May 7: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling almost a percent lower than its previous close, about an hour into trade, after having made yet another weak start.

  • Sensex ends 0.59 percent lower on volatile day
    Mumbai, May 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today sagged 0.59 percent on global worries that the Greek debt crisis could spread to other Euro zone economies.

    In highly volati....
  • Sensex extends losses, ends 0.56 percent down
    Mumbai, May 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities today pared some of its intra-day losses to end 0.56 percent lower in highly volatile trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex)....
  • Another weak opening for Sensex
    Mumbai, May 6: A benchmark index for Indian equities on Wednesday was ruling 0.78 percent lower than its previous close, a couple of hours into trade, after having made another weak start.

    ....

  • Sensex pares losses, closes flat
    Mumbai, May 5: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed flat after making up intra-day losses.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), whic....
  • Sensex down 1.13 percent amid negative Asian cues
    Mumbai, May 5: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 1.13 percent lower than its previous close, a couple of hours into trade amid weak Asian cues.

    Global bourses are....
  • Sensex slumps 172 points
    Mumbai, May 3: A benchmark index for Indian equities, which opened in the red today, slipped further to close at 17,388.91 points -- 0.97 percent lower than its previous close on weak global cu....
  • Sensex down 0.71 percent in morning trade
    Mumbai, May 3: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 0.71 percent lower than its previous close, a couple of hours into trade after having started off on a weak note.

    ....
  • Benchmarks lose way, mid-caps outperform
    Mumbai, May 1: Benchmark indices for Indian equities joined global peers to end the week in the red, amid a mixed corporate results season and continuing fears of a sovereign debt default by Gr....
  • Sensex ends flat, midcaps gain
    Mumbai, April 30: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended flat even as midcap scrips outperformed larger stocks.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex ends flat, midcaps gain
    Mumbai, April 30: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended flat even as midcap scrips outperformed larger stocks.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex holds on to gains in afternoon trade
    Mumbai, April 30: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was holding on to its morning gains and ruling 0.5 percent higher than its previous close in afternoon trade.

    The 30-scri....
  • Sensex up 0.48 percent in early trade
    Mumbai, April 30: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was ruling 0.48 percent higher than its previous close during opening trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex weak, buying in broader markets
    Mumbai, April 29: Indian equities markets today saw some buying after sell-off in the previous session with a key index ruling 0.47 percent higher amid weak cues from major global bourses.

    ....

  • Sensex 177 points in the red in morning trade
    Mumbai, April 28: A benchmark index for Indian equities today opened in the red and fell further as trading progressed to rule 177 points lower, about 30 minutes into trade.

    The 30-sc....
  • Sensex down on listless trading
    Mumbai, April 27: A benchmark index of Indian equities closed lower today in range-bound trading.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opene....
  • Indian markets end week with modest gains
    Mumbai, April 24: Benchmark indices for Indian equities ended with modest gains this week even as lesser valued scrips outshone the larger stocks.

    The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex....
  • ICICI gains in Sensex
    Mumbai, April 23: A benchmark index for Indian equities Friday ended 130 points higher than its previous close with gains for stocks from the banking and capital goods space.

    The 30-s....
  • Sensex ends 130 points up
    Mumbai, April 23: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended 130 points higher than its previous close with gains for stocks from the banking and capital goods space.

    The 30-sc....
  • Sensex slips from day's highs
    Mumbai, April 23: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped from the morning highs and was ruling 66 points higher than its previous close in afternoon trade.

    The 30-scrip s....
  • SBI, RIL main gainers in Sensex
    Mumbai, April 22: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 101 points higher than its previous close, after paring intra-day gains, as State Bank of India and Reliance Industries made....
  • Sensex up 132 points in noon trade
    Mumbai, April 22: After a weak opening, a benchmark index for Indian equities was ruling 132 points higher than its previous close in noon trade today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (S....
  • Smaller scrips profit in Sensex
    Mumbai, April 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today gave up its intra-day gains to end trade on a flat note, though buying took place in midcap and small scrips.

    The sensiti....
  • Sensex ends flat, broader markets gain
    Mumbai, April 21: A benchmark index for Indian equities today gave up its intra-day gains to end trade on a flat note, though buying took place in midcap and small scrips.

    The sensiti....
  • Sensex ends losing streak; banking, realty scrips gain
    Mumbai, April 20: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended its five-day losing streak, buoyed by a lower-than-expected rate hike by the central bank.

    Interest rate-sensitive ....
  • Sensex ends 0.5 percent up, gives up rate-hike gains
    Mumbai, April 20: Benchmark indices of the Indian equities markets, which rose almost a percent after the Reserve Bank of India announced a lower-than-expected hike in key interest rates, gave ....
  • Stock markets positive to lower hike in interest rates
    Mumbai, April 20: Benchmark indices of the Indian equities markets rose almost a percent after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a lower than expected hike in key interest rates.

  • Sensex closes 1 percent lower
    Mumbai, April 19: A key Indian equities index today joined its poorly performing Asian peers and closed 1.08 percent lower than the previous close.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex plummets in opening trade
    Mumbai, April 19: A key Indian equities index fell sharply at opening bell today and was ruling 1.3 percent lower than its previous close, minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sen....
  • Sensex back in red after brief green foray
    Mumbai, April 16: A benchmark index for Indian equities was back in the red after a brief foray into positive terrain and was ruling 22 points lower than its previous close, about 90 minutes be....
  • Sensex starts weak, selling pressure on realty, energy
    Mumbai, April 16: It was another weak opening for a benchmark index of Indian equities today, which was ruling 66 points lower than its previous close, almost an hour into trade.

    The ....
  • Heavy selling pulls Sensex down 1.03 percent
    Mumbai, April 15: With heavy selling pulling it down towards the closing bell today, a key Indian equities index ended trade 1.03 percent lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip s....
  • Sensex still in red, realty stocks gain
    Mumbai, April 15: A key Indian equities index was in the red in afternoon trade today, about 39 points down from its previous close, even as realty stocks saw buying interest.

    The 30-....
  • Heavy selling pulls down Sensex
    Mumbai, April 15: Heavy selling pulled down a key Indian equities index towards the closing bell today, ending trade 1.1 percent lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ....
  • Infosys net declines marginally in fourth quarter
    Bangalore: Infosys Technologies Ltd. posted a net profit of Rs.1,600 crore (Rs.16 billion) for the fourth quarter (Jan-March) of the fiscal 2009-10, registering a marginal decline of 0.9 percen....
  • Another weak start for Sensex
    Mumbai, April 13: A key Indian equities index again started weak today and was ruling 47 points lower about half an hour into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock E....
  • Sensex closes 68 points lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed with a 68- point loss in lacklustre trading.

    The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which....
  • Bharti shares open strong after Zain Africa deal
    Mumbai: The shares of India's top telecom company Bharti Airtel opened strong on bourses here today, a day after it sealed a $10.7 billion deal to acquire the African assets of Kuwait's....
  • Sensex starts week in the green
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities started the week in the green and was ruling about 40 points higher an hour into trade today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Sensex further up in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today built on its morning gains and was ruling 112 points higher than its previous close, about 90 minutes before the end of trade.

    Auto....
  • Polaris picks up 51 percent stake in Indigo TX
    Chennai: City-based Polaris Software Lab has acquired 51 percent stake in financial and back office services company Indigo TX Software for an undisclosed sum.

    "We found Indigo....
  • Sensex opens firm, breadth positive
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today made a steady start and was ruling 78 points higher than its previous close, about half an hour into trade.

    The market breadth too ....
  • NTPC pays highest dividend to government
    New Delhi: The country's largest power generator, the state-run NTPC today said it had paid the highest interim dividend so far at Rs.2,090.21 crore to the government for the current fiscal....
  • Late rally pushes Sensex 113 points up
    Mumbai: Helped by a late buying surge, a benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 110 points higher than its previous close.

    The late rally came as it was the closing of the M....
  • Sensex weak in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today was trading weak during morning trade, and was ruling 28 points lower than its previous close, about half an hour since opening bell.

  • Private players can also issue infrastructure bonds: Mukherjee
    New Delhi: With the funds needed for India's infrastructure development pegged at $1 trillion during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said private ....
  • Sensex gains 59 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed on a flat note today with a gain of 59 points.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which ope....
  • Sensex closes flat on dull trading day
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed a modest 44 points up today on what was a rather dull day of trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exch....
  • Sensex closes 106 points up
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 106 point higher today, giving up some of its intra-day gains, on a day when most global bourses were in the positive terrain.

    The....
  • Indian markets join Asian rally, Sensex up 175 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities joined the rally in other Asian markets and was ruling a percent higher two hours into trade today.

    At 11.07 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive....
  • Another flat closing for Sensex
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed flat, marking an end to a rather lacklustre trading week.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange....
  • Sensex up 66 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today opened in the green and was ruling about 66 points higher than its previous close, about half an hour into trade.

    At 9.30 a.m. the ....
  • Late rally helps Sensex end 113 points up
    Mumbai: A late rally helped the benchmark index for Indian equities close today 113 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex starts off weak
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today made a weak start and was ruling 36 points lower, about 28 minutes after the opening bell.

    At 9.28 a.m. the 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex rises into green after weak start
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today made a steady start and was ruling 60 points higher, about 25 minutes after the opening bell.

    At 9.24 a.m. the 30-scrip sensitive i....
  • Sensex up almost a percent in opening trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities opened on a firm note today, and was ruling almost a percent higher within minutes of the opening bell.

    At 9.34 a.m. the 30-scrip sensiti....
  • Sensex ends flat
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities ended flat today on what was a largely lacklustre trading day.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), ....
  • Russian firm bags deal for 18 An-148 aircraft from India
    Hyderabad: Russian manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has bagged orders for 18 An-148 aircraft from three airlines in India and it plans to start deliveries in the first quarter of ....
  • Sensex opens firm, up 112 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities opened on a firm note today and was ruling 112 points higher, about 40 minutes into trade.

    At 9.37 a.m. the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sen....
  • Sensex pares losses, closes 44 points down
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities markets today made up some of the intra-day losses and closed 44 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sens....
  • Sensex sluggish in morning trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities was sluggish in morning trade today and was 37 points lower about an hour into trade.

    At 9.57 a.m. the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Sensex builds on morning gains
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities moved further up from its morning highs and was ruling 154 points higher than its previous close, in afternoon trade today.

    At 1.17 p.m. ....
  • Sensex up 107 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities opened on a firm note and was ruling 107 points higher, about 10 minutes into trade today.

    At 9.12 a.m. the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sen....
  • Sensex closes 2.09 percent higher, auto gain
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 2.09 percent higher today, backed by gains in auto stocks.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE....
  • Sensex closes 2.26 percent higher, auto gain
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed 2.26 percent higher today, backed by gains in auto stocks.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE....
  • Sensex moves up 2 percent in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities further built on its morning gains and was ruling over two percent higher about an hour before end of trade.

    Auto stocks were among the k....
  • Sensex ends marginally lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities ended marginally lower today, having traded the entire day in a tight range.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex pares early morning losses
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities pared its early morning losses today and was flat about half an hour into trade.

    At 9.24 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Sensex has another tame end, closes 60 points up
    New Delhi: A benchmark index of Indian equities ended today tamely, rising a modest 60 points higher from its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock....
  • Indian markets start off weak
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities started trade on a weak note today, with selling pressure across all markets.

    At 9.15 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the B....
  • Sensex up 192 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities rose sharply at the opening bell today and was ruling about 192 points higher ten minutes into trade.

    At 9.10 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive....
  • Sensex ends 143 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today slipped back into the red to close 143 points lower after managing a late recovery.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bo....
  • Sensex down 147 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities fell further into the red after a weak opening today. About 30 minutes into trade, it was 147 points lower than its previous close.

    At 9.3....
  • Sensex ends 112 points in the red
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 112 points in the red, after logging gains for two consecutive days.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Sto....
  • Investor sells Vedanta shares over human rights violations
    New Delhi: After the Church of England, another British investor has decided to sell its shares worth 2.2 million pounds (Rs.159 million/$3.5 million) in the Indian-owned mining company Vedanta....
  • Sensex opens strong, up 203 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities opened strong today and after 35 minutes of trade was ruling 203 points higher than its previous close.

    At 9.36 a.m., the 30-scrip sensit....
  • Sensex ends 269 points higher
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 269 points higher than its last close, though telecom heavyweight Bharti Airtel lost 4.36 percent.

    The 30-scrip sensitive in....
  • Sensex choppy in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities opened on a volatile note today. About 10 minutes into trade, it was 36 points higher than its previous close.

    At 9.10 a.m., the 30-scrip....
  • Sensex up 162 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities was 162 points higher about 20 minutes into trade today.

    At 9.18 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange ....
  • Sensex ends choppy day 141 points lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities today ended 141 points lower with profit booking kicking in during what was a very choppy day of trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sens....
  • Sensex down 70 points after positive start
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities today gave up its early morning gains and was 70 points in the red about 45 minutes into trade.

    At 9.46 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index....
  • Sensex rises 94 points to end above 16,000
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities today shut shop 94 points higher than its last close to close above the 16,000-mark.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay S....
  • Sensex rises 154 points, crosses 16,000-mark
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities shot up today afternoon to rule 154 points higher than its last close, after trading sluggishly during the morning session.

    At 1.54 p.m., ....
  • Sensex sluggish, up 43.72 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities today continued to trade marginally higher with investor sentiments still in favour of selling.

    At 11.55 a.m., the 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex closes 450 points lower
    Mumbai: A key benchmark index for Indian equities today shut shop 2.78 percent lower amid heavy selling.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), whic....
  • Selling intensifies, Sensex 433 points down
    Mumbai: A key benchmark index for Indian equities slipped further into the red today afternoon as selling pressure intensified, and was ruling 433 points lower than its previous close.

    ....
  • Sensex closes 252 points in the red
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities shut shop 252 points in the red today amid depressed global cues.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE....
  • Sensex slips further into red, down 203 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities was ruling in negative terrain about an hour before closing bell today, aping its global peers, and was 203 points lower than its previous close. ....
  • Sensex closes 2 percent higher
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today shut shop 2 percent higher than its previous close after buying sentiments picked up across markets globally.

    The 30-scrip sensitiv....
  • Sensex extends gains, up 386 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities extended its gains during afternoon trade today and was ruling 386 points higher than its previous close.

    Around 1.27 p.m., the 30-scrip ....
  • Sensex closes 207 points lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities ended 207 points in the red today as selling pressure intensified.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BS....
  • Sensex ends flat, broader indices gain more
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed marginally higher than its previous close after having traded on a volatile note all day.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sens....
  • Sensex posts modest gains after drop due to central bank action
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities closed today 50 points higher, making its way back into the green in spite of jittery trader sentiments due to the central bank's decision to r....
  • Sensex down 213 points on credit policy fears
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities was 213 points down today morning as investors were worried that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may announce a more restrictive credit policy late....
  • Sensex in topsy-turvy trade, up 135 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was ruling volatile today about an hour before closing bell, ruling 135 points higher than its previous close.

    At 2.34 p.m., t....
  • Sensex, in sixth fall running, closes 490 points lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today closed 490 points lower -- its sixth consecutive negative session -- as selling sentiment spread throughout the market.

    Global bour....
  • Heavy selling pulls down Sensex 538 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index for Indian equities today ended trade 538 points lower as selling sentiment spread throughout the market.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Sensex pulls up, but still down 84 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities recovered from its morning low around noon today on the back of gains in heavyweight scrip Reliance Industries. But it was still about 84 points in ....
  • Sensex 97 points in red
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities was ruling about 97 points in the red a little after today noon, even as most other Asian markets registered gains.

    The 30-scrip sensitive....
  • Sensex closes flat amid weak global cues
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets ended flat today, 11 points lower, even as global markets weakened.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock ....
  • Sensex closes 176 points lower
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of Indian equities shut shop 176 points lower today, with selling pressure dragging down heavyweights Reliance Industries and Infosys.

    The 30-scrip sensitive....
  • Government to divest 44 universities of deemed status
    New Delhi: The central government today told the Supreme Court that it was all set to divest 44 universities of their special "deemed university" status as they were being run as "f....
  • Government to divest 10 percent stake in Engineers India
    New Delhi: The government will divest an additional 10 percent paid-up equity in the state-owned Engineers India Ltd, it said here today.

    The stake dilution will bring the government&....
  • Sensex pares losses, ends 92 points up
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets reversed intra-day losses today to close 92 points up even as a Chinese monetary policy change resulted in the weakening of other major ....
  • Sensex up 74 points, Infosys results help
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading 74 points higher around noon today, helped by the robust third quarter results of IT giant Infosys.

    The sensitive ....
  • Infosys net profit dips 3.6 percent in third quarter
    Mysore: Infosys Technologies Ltd. posted a net profit of Rs.1,582 crore (Rs.15.82 billion/$347.5 million) for the third quarter (Oct-Dec) of this fiscal (2009-10), registering a decline of 3.6 ....
  • Infosys revises guidance upwards for this fiscal
    Mysore: Buoyed by sequential growth in the third quarter, Infosys Technologies Ltd. revised its revenue guidance for the entire fiscal (2009-10) upwards to Rs.22,500 crore (Rs.225 billion/$5 bi....
  • Markets start on a positive note on the first trading session
    Mumbai: New Year seems to have started on a happy note for the traders as the markets started off on a strong note. The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex increased by 72 points today durin....
  • Fewer holidays, longer hours for Indian stock traders
    Mumbai: Indian brokerages and traders will not only have to put in longer hours this year but also contend with fewer holidays going by the list of weekdays on which the markets will remain clo....
  • Sensex ends year on a high, best performance in 18 years
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets closed the year in style, with a benchmark index adding over 120 points today in what has been its best performance in 18 years.

    The 30-scrip sensitive....
  • National Mineral Development Corp public offer by fiscal-end
    Mumbai: The government plans to divest 8.38 percent in state-run National Mineral Development Corp (NMDC) before the end of the fiscal, the company said today in a regulatory statement.

  • Sensex ends tepid trading day 91 points up
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets ended 91 points up today bringing an end to a rather dull day of trading. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exch....
  • Sensex opens firm, up 96 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index opened on a firm footing today and was up 96 points within five minutes of trading. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at....
  • Two-year roadmap by March to guide PSU divestments
    Kolkata: The government will devise a two-year roadmap by March for divesting its holdings in up to 61 public sector undertakings (PSUs), a top bureaucrat said here today.

    "As of ....
  • Sensex weak as choppy trade ensues
    Mumbai: After recovering from its intra-day low, a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading weak today afternoon -- ruling 45 points lower than its previous close.

    A....
  • Abolish futures trading to check price rise, demands Karat
    Guwahati: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) today urged the central government to immediately abolish futures trading of essentials, citing hoarding of food grain by multinational co....
  • Sensex loses steam, ends 2.33 percent lower
    Mumbai: Bearish trends seem to be gaining at the Indian equities markets with a benchmark index shedding 2.33 percent in the week and posting its worst weekly performance since October.

  • Sensex opens weak, down 51 points in early trade
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index opened weak today and was ruling about 51 points lower, within five minutes of trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BS....
  • Sensex zigzags as volatility ensues
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets today was trading volatile, though in a tight range, and was ruling 24 points higher a little over an hour before closing bell.

    ....
  • Indian equities open lower after previous day losses
    Mumbai: Indian equities opened lower today after a key index suffered a loss of over 220 points, or nearly 1.3 percent, on account of prevailing sentiments in other Asian markets.

    The....
  • Sensex closes near day's low, down 217 points
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets today closed near its intra-day low, ending 217 points lower than Monday's close even as other Asian markets shut shop on a damp not....
  • Sensex opens in the green
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index slipped slightly from its opening high today and was ruling 40 points higher after about 10 minutes of trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the B....
  • Sensex moves up 66 points after opening
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index rose 66 points in the green after opening weak today. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 17,118.14 points and was ruli....
  • Andrew Yule sells stake in Phoenix
    Kolkata: State-owned diversified company Andrew Yule today completed its 26 percent divestment in Phoenix Yule to Germany-based Contitech Group at Rs.63 crore, a senior company official said he....
  • Sensex opens weak, down 53 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index opened on a weak note today and was ruling 53 points lower than its previous close, about 15 minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Sensex soars in afternoon trade, up 1.2 percent
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities shot up 1.2 percent today afternoon after trading on a dull note in the earlier session. At 2 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Ex....
  • Sensex breaches green briefly, trading flat
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index crawled back into the green briefly post noon today but was ruling flat.

    At 12.20 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (....
  • United Bank IPO to hit market by February
    Kolkata: State-run United Bank of India (UBI) today received the central government's nod for its maiden initial public offering (IPO), which will be launched by the first week of February ....
  • Rural Electrification Corp files draft prospectus
    Mumbai: State-run Rural Electrification Corp (REC) today filed a draft red herring prospectus with the markets regulator for a follow-on public offer to offload 20 percent of the government'....
  • Sensex slips on opening, recovers partially
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index slipped about 150 points at the opening bell today but soon recovered partially.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) op....
  • Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever drag Sensex down
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets closed flat today, a marginal 11 points down, as heavyweights Tata Motors and Hindustan Unilever came under selling pressure.

    The se....
  • Sensex opens in green, up 85 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index opened in the green today and was ruling about 85 points higher, about ten minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exc....
  • Sensex breaches 17,000 on opening, up by 0.78 percent
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index rose smartly soon after the opening bell today and was ruling about 0.78 percent higher about ten minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Indian shares open strong after previous week's losses
    New Delhi: Indian equities opened on a positive note today, after some major losses during the week before on account of the turmoil in the global bourses because of the debt woes of Dubai Worl....
  • Indian markets join others in tumble after Dubai World debt fiasco
    Mumbai: Indian stock markets joined the tumble in bourses around the world today after Dubai government-owned holding company Dubai World, which manages that country's portfolio of business....
  • Sensex plummets on opening, down 411 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index nosedived soon after the opening bell today and was about 411 points down just 10 minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay St....
  • Sensex below 17,000, down 2 percent
    Mumbai: Indian equities were trading weak mid-afternoon today, with a key index slipping 2 percent lower than its previous close.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the 30-scrip Bombay S....
  • Sensex slips on opening, down 34 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index slipped soon after opening bell today and was ruling about 34 points down, 10 minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock ....
  • Sensex shuts 0.4 percent higher
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities, which moved in a very narrow range today, shed some of its intra-day gains to end the day 0.4 percent higher than its previous close.

    The sensi....
  • Sensex advances after weak start, up 49 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index moved into the green today after starting weak and was ruling about 49 points up, 15 minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Mumbai brokers oppose extension of trading hours: Survey
    Mumbai: An overwhelming majority of brokers of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are opposed to any extension of trading hours, according to a survey report released here today.

    The sur....
  • Sensex starts weak, down 0.23 percent in morning trade
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index gave up its gains today morning after opening in the green and was ruling on a flat note in early trade -- about 0.23 percent down from its previous close. ....
  • Sensex rises on Reliance Industries' global buyout plans
    Mumbai: Buoyed by gains in the scrip of one of the largest companies in the country -- Reliance Industries (RIL), a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets shut shop today 0.93 percent h....
  • Reliance Industries drives Sensex rise
    Mumbai: The Reliance Industries scrip helped a key benchmark index rise over 0.92 percent around today noon.

    The stock, which has the highest weightage on the sensitive index (Sensex)....
  • Indian equities open lower yet again after previous day's losses
    Mumbai: After ending nearly 215 points down a day before, a key Indian equities index opened on a weak note yet again today in line with the mood in other Asian markets on concerns over the sho....
  • Indian equities drop after opening marginally higher
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index opened marginally higher today but soon registered a decline, in line with the sentiments in other Asian markets on worries over the pace and depth of of eco....
  • Volatile trade continues in markets
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities was trading flat today afternoon as investors sought to book profit in key scrips.

    At 2.31 p.m., the 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bo....
  • Indian equities open lower despite strong cues
    Mumbai: Indian equities opened lower today and fell further within a few minutes into trading, even though sentiments remained positive on account of positive cues both in the domestic domain a....
  • Sensex crosses 17,000 points, Nifty breaches 5,000-mark
    Mumbai: Buoyed by the positive weekend numbers on industrial output and cues from the government on its divestment plans, a key index of Indian equities markets today rose 163 points to close a....
  • Sensex ruling firm, up 202 points
    Mumbai: Buoyed by the positive weekend numbers on industrial output and cues from the government on its divestment plans, Indian equities continued to trade firm today afternoon, with a key ind....
  • Sensex jumps above 17,000 mark
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian stock market made a significant upward jump shortly after the opening bell today.

    The 30-share sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Sens....
  • Sensex up 1.15 percent in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index was ruling 1.15 percent up today afternoon amid volatile trading.

    At 2.20 p.m., the 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (B....
  • Sensex starts off on quiet note
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened on a quiet note today and was ruling 0.23 percent higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Sensex trading volatile, Asian markets in red
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading dull today afternoon even as the benchmark index ruled in a volatile zone. Other Asian markets were no different with key indices ending in the red.....
  • Indian markets open flat
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened quietly on Wednesday with a flat benchmark index and broader market indices signifying low level of transactions.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (....
  • Sensex closes 2.65 percent up provisionally
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets ended 2.65 percent higher today than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (B....
  • Sensex slips after stint in green
    Mumbai: After a sharp rise of 178 points, a key index of the Indian equities markets slipped into the red around noon today and was ruling 85 points lower about 90 minutes before the closing be....
  • Sensex ends 0.68 percent up after volatile trade
    Mumbai: A benchmark Indian equity index shut shop today 0.68 percent up after a highly volatile trading day.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), ....
  • Left parties to resist privatisation moves
    New Delhi: Condemning the union cabinet's decision to disinvest 10 percent shares in all profitable public sector, the Left parties today said they would "organise strong resistance"....
  • Indian equities up on government's divestment plan
    Mumbai: Indian equities opened decisively higher at all bourses today with sentiment lifted by the government's decision a day before to ensure at least 10 percent divestment in all profita....
  • Sensex down over a percent in early trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started weak today and was 1.11 percent in the red about ten minutes into trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bomb....
  • Sensex up 2.22 percent
    Mumbai: Shortly after noon today, a benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was 2.22 percent higher than its previous close, with blue chip stocks like Infosys and Reliance Industries ....
  • Sensex ends 3.5 percent lower, realty hit
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets fell sharply to close 559 points lower today, with investors dumping stocks especially in realty, metals, energy and power companies. ....
  • Sensex opens weak, down 0.38 percent in early trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started on a weak note today and was ruling 0.38 percent in the red about ten minutes into trade.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Se....
  • Sensex loses 5.44 percent in week
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets entered into a consolidation zone with analysts terming the downward movement as long expected. A benchmark index fell 5.44 percent from its last weekly close an....
  • Sensex ends below 16,000 points
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index today closed 1.07 percent down for the fifth consecutive day to end below the 16,000 points.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Rajasthan depot fire pulls down Indian Oil scrip
    Mumbai: Shares of the Indian Oil Corp scrip fell over 7.5 percent today on the Bombay Stock Exchange as a fire in a major oil products depot on the outskirts of Jaipur continued to rage, lead....
  • Sensex up 1.26 percent in morning trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started in the green Friday after having lost for four consecutive days. The benchmark index was up 1.26 percent, about half an hour into tr....
  • Sensex poised for fourth consecutive day of losses
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index started trade on a negative note today and, an hour into trade, was ruling 1.06 percent lower than its previous close. The downtrend in Indian equities was exp....
  • Sensex ends 0.36 percent down
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets ended trade today 0.36 percent in the negative after recouping most of its intra-day losses.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of ....
  • Selling continues, Sensex down 0.82 percent
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started trade with a negative bias today and was ruling 0.82 percent in the red about 30 minutes after start of trade after having lost 2.3 pe....
  • Sensex tanks as investors sell in a hurry
    Mumbai: A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets nosedived to end about 3 percent lower than its previous close.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE....
  • Sensex 0.64 percent down after negative opening
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was in the red about 30 minutes after start of trade today and was 0.64 percent below its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive i....
  • Sensex ends flat after the day's highs
    Mumbai: The key indices of the Indian equities markets ended flat today after declining gradually from the day's highs.

    The benchmark index was also pulled down by selling of the ....
  • Sensex slips gradually after morning gains
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index was on a gradual downward slide after rising more than 217 points in early trade today. It was ruling 107 points in the green a little before noon.

    ....
  • Sensex ends 197 points down
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index closed 197 points in the red today as investors continued to sell stocks across the board.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Sensex ruling flat after sombre opening
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started trade on a sombre note today and was ruling flat about 30 minutes after opening bell.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Markets trading volatile, Sensex in red
    Mumbai: Indian equities were trading volatile today afternoon, with a key index ruling 0.56 percent in the red.

    At 2.04 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange....
  • Sensex crawls up after brief slip into negative
    Mumbai: A key Indian equity index today climbed up after slipping briefly into the negative and was ruling 0.3 percent higher than its previous close a little before noon.

    Indian mark....
  • Sensex ends flat on Diwali special trading
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets today closed flat after the 60-minute special Diwali trading session -- also called muhurat.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of th....
  • Diwali special trading on, Sensex starts flat
    Mumbai: Indian stock markets opened flat at 6.15 p.m. today for a 60-minute special Diwali trading session -- also called muhurat. Five minutes into trade, a key index was ruling 0.3 percent hi....
  • Sensex makes volatile start
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started trade on a volatile note today, and was ruling 0.15 percent higher than its previous close, about half an hour into trade.

    T....
  • Sensex slips from opening high
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities market index opened on a firm note today but in five minutes slipped to rule 0.22 percent above its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex)....
  • Sensex jumps 204 points to 52-week high
    Mumbai: Buoyed by better corporate earnings and strong global markets, a key index of Indian equities today soared 204 points to end at a 52-week high.

    The 30-scrip benchmark index of....
  • Sensex holding on to early gains
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index was holding on to its morning gains and ruling 0.95 percent higher early today afternoon.

    At 12.43 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Sensex ends flat as investors sell IT, telecom scrips
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index fell sharply towards the closing bell today to end flat as heavy selling in blue chip IT and telecom scrips dragged down the benchmark index from its intra-d....
  • Sensex turns negative, IT, telecom stocks drag
    Mumbai: A key Indian equities index turned negative after a strong opening today as IT and telecom stock came under selling pressure.

    Around 1.16 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of....
  • Sensex makes up losses, blue chip srips see buying
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets made up most of its losses today afternoon as investors bought into blue chip companies' scrips.

    At 2.20 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmar....
  • Trading sluggish at Indian equities markets
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading on a dull note about an hour before the closing bell today with a key index ruling 1.3 percent lower than its previous close.

    Around 2.28 ....
  • Markets stay volatile, Sensex marginally up
    Mumbai: Trading at Indian equities markets continued to be volatile today, with a key index marginally up about an hour before the closing bell.

    At 2.38 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmark i....
  • Sensex up 163 points in early trade
    Mumbai: The benchmark index of the Indian stock markets started the week today on a positive note, moving up 163 points from its previous close within five minutes of start of trade.

    ....
  • Trading dull at Indian stock markets
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading on a fairly tepid note a little after noon today, although a key index recovered after falling steeply in the morning session and was ruling 0.74 pe....
  • Sensex closes 1 percent lower
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets, which had slipped sharply in the last 40 minutes of trade today, managed to climb slightly to close 1.01 percent in the red.

    The 30-scr....
  • Sensex crawls up, ruling 1.04 percent higher
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its gains today afternoon, and was ruling 1.04 percent above its last closing figure about an hour before end of trade.

    Aro....
  • Sensex starts slightly higher
    Mumbai: The benchmark index of the Indian stock markets today started trade slightly higher than its previous closing figure, and was ruling 0.23 percent above Friday's close, about five mi....
  • Sensex extends gains for fourth day, up 30 points
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets, which opened lower and plunged further into the red today on profit booking and weak Asian cues, rebounded in the afternoon trade to extend its w....
  • Sensex, Nifty reach 2009 highs
    Mumbai: Key indices of the Indian equities markets today touched highs not seen previously in 2009, as investors continued to buy, particularly into realty, banking and consumer durables stock....
  • Sensex soars in afternoon trade, up 234 points
    Mumbai: Metals, auto and capital goods stocks sent a key index of the Indian equities markets soaring in afternoon trade today to around 255 points higher than its last closing figure about 80 ....
  • Sensex slips towards closing bell
    Mumbai: Late selling today pulled down a key index of the Indian equities markets, forcing it to close 81 points lower than its previous close, after dull trading through the day.

    The....
  • Indian equities open higher despite weak global cues
    Mumbai: Despite weak global cues, Indian equities opened on a positive note today, after a minor loss for a key index during the previous day, even as investors expected trading to turn choppy ....
  • Sensex ends flat in volatile trade
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets, which opened lower mirroring weak Asian vibes, ended with a marginal gain of 38 points today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of ....
  • Market closes marginally higher
    Mumbai: Indian equities made marginal gains today amid volatile trading, with a key index ending 52 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex closes 228 points in green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets closed in the green today, with a key index ending trade 228 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Profit booking pulls down Sensex
    Mumbai: Profit-booking pulled down a key index of the Indian equities markets from the day's highs to end just 1.27 percent above its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index ....
  • China factor weighs down market
    Mumbai: A fall in Chinese bourses weighed heavily on Indian equities markets with a key index ending trade today 209 points below its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sen....
  • Sensex down 252 points in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was languishing in the red today afternoon, 252 points lower than its last closing figure.

    At 2.12 p.m., the 30-scrip sensitive inde....
  • Sensex dips sharply, reverses Tuesday's gains
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets dipped sharply a little before noon Wednesday, almost reversing the previous day's gains.

    At 11.30 a.m., the 30-scrip benchmark in....
  • Sensex ends trade 237 points in green
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets today ended trade 237 points above its previous close as traders booked profits at higher levels.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Sensex ends 637 points down
    Mumbai: Thanks to weak global cues and continued profit selling, a key index of the Indian equities markets today shed 637 points to close below the 15,000-mark.

    The 30-scrip sensitiv....
  • Sensex ends with 142-point loss
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets ended today at a loss of 142 points, with investors booking profits after almost a 500-point surge in the previous session.

    The 30-s....
  • Equities markets rally, Sensex ends 3.46 percent up
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets staged a rally today, with a key index shutting shop 520 points higher than its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bomba....
  • Sensex ends 54 points down
    Mumbai: A key index of Indian equities markets recouped most of the day's losses today, but still closed 54 points below its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) ....
  • Market moves up from intra-day low
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets moved up from its intra-day low today afternoon but was still 221 points lower than its previous close.

    At 2.07 p.m., the 30-scrip s....
  • Markets end in green, Sensex up 57 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities ended trade in the green today, with a key index gaining 57 points after volatile trading most of the day.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay ....
  • Market closes 258 points down, below 15,000-mark
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets ended trade in the red today, with a key index shedding 258 points after volatile trading most of the day.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex ends 354 points lower
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets closed in the red for the second day in a row today, with a key index shedding 354 points over its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex....
  • Market opens weak, down 51 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened in the red today and was 51 points down about 15 minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Market closes in the green
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets, which rose about 120 points in the last 30 minutes of trade today, gave up most of the gains but still closed in the green, 42 points up over....
  • Sensex slips after early rise
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped after rising almost 143 points soon after the opening bell today, and was ruling just 11.58 points up, about an hour into trading.
  • Sensex ends 109 points down
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets closed 109 points lower today, a day after touching its 14-month high.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exc....
  • Sensex volatile, in red before close
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was trading on a volatile note today, though in a tightly bound range, and was ruling 111 points in the red about 90 minutes before closing be....
  • Nifty ends at 14-month high
    Mumbai: The Nifty, a key index of the Indian National Stock Exchange (NSE), rose smartly towards closing bell today to shut shop at a 14-month high.

    A buoyant opening at key European ....
  • MCX-SX currency futures turnover rises tenfold
    Kolkata: The MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX), which started currency futures trading in October, has seen its daily turnover rising more than tenfold to Rs.3,838 crore in July, a top official said ....
  • Corporate India, global cues push Sensex to 13-month high
    Mumbai: Corporate India provided a much needed boost to investors this week and buying interest at Indian equities markets resurfaced in the wake of a good set of earnings reports, pushing a ke....
  • Market holding on to gains
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were holding on to their gains today afternoon, with a key index ruling 273 points up from its previous close.

    Around 1.58 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmark....
  • Sensex closes highest since June 2008
    Mumbai: Strong corporate earnings prompted investors to come back to the buying table at Indian equities markets today as a key index closed at the highest level since June 17, 2008.

    ....
  • Sensex extends gains, up by 1.75 percent
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its morning gains today and was ruling 1.75 percent up from its last closing figure, even as its Asian peers continued to trade in th....
  • Sensex opens in green, takes cue from global markets
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened in the green today taking cues from its Asian peers and a good showing by the US markets on Thursday. It was ruling 255 points up about....
  • Sensex ends 200 points higher
    Mumbai: Buoyed by a good set of corporate earnings, a key index of the Indian equities markets today closed 200 points higher than its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip benchmark inde....
  • Profit booking pulls Sensex down 203 points
    Mumbai: Profit booking and a crash at the Chinese bourses pulled down a key index of Indian equities markets 203 points and into the red today.

    The 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bom....
  • Volatility rife in Indian equities
    Mumbai: Volatility was rife at the Indian equities markets today, with a key index trading in a see-saw like pattern to rule 90 points in the red around noon.

    Around 11.50 p.m., the 3....
  • Sensex slips into red on opening
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened slightly lower today, and slid further into the red about five minutes into trade.

    The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Sensex crawls into green in post-noon trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets crept back into the green and was ruling 57 points higher than its previous close, about 90 minutes before the closing bell today.

    A....
  • Sensex makes up losses, but still closes lower
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets managed to recoup most of its losses today to end trade 11 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip benchmark index of the....
  • Sensex 76 points in the red
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was 76 points in the red about 90 minutes before the closing bell today.

    Around 2 p.m., the 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay S....
  • Markets sluggish, Sensex slips into the red
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were sluggish a little after noon today with a key index slipping into the red after giving up early morning gains.

    At 12.20 p.m., the 30-scrip benchma....
  • Buying pushes up Sensex by 634 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets seemed to have put negativity surrounding the budget behind them as a key index moved up 634 points this week from its last weekly closing figure.

    The ....
  • Sensex loses 221 points, ends below 15,000-mark
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets reversed its day's gains to end 221 points in the red today, below the 15,000-mark.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Sensex down 144 points at day's end
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets ended trade today 144 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sen....
  • Sensex goes past 14,000-mark
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets went past the 14,000-mark today, the first time this week, as buying interest picked up, especially in realty stocks. It was ruling 232 points....
  • Sensex holds on to gains, up 260 points
    Mumbai: Buoyed by positive cues from other Asian bourses, a key index of the Indian equities markets was holding on to early morning gains today afternoon, and was ruling 260 points above its l....
  • Sensex still in red but crawling up
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was trying to make up for its losses today afternoon, but was still more than 137 points below its last closing figure.

    It had falle....
  • Markets start week's trade deep in the red
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets started trade on a weak note today, with a key index opening lower than its last closing figure, and ruling 205 points in the red about five minutes into trading....
  • Bulls ousted; Sensex, Nifty lose 10 percent
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets ended the week in the red, as investors shed stocks in large numbers after the budget failed to enthuse the bourses.

    The benchmark indices fell almost ....
  • Sensex crashes 318 points at close
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets crashed towards closing bell today ending trade more than 318 points lower than its last close.

    The 30-scrip benchmark index of the ....
  • Volatile trading continues at markets
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading volatile today afternoon, with a key index ruling seven points lower than its last close about two hours before closing bell.

    Around 1.30 ....
  • Sensex opens higher, up 24 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened higher today, ruling 24 points above its last closing figure about 15 minutes into trading.

    The 30-scrip index of the Bombay ....
  • Late selling pulls down Sensex, closes flat
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets closed on a flat note today as investors booked profits towards the closing bell. It closed about 11.69 points in the red.

    The 30-sc....
  • Market back in green, up 66 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading volatile today even as a key index pulled back into the green to trade 66 points above its last closing figure.

    At 2.36 p.m., the 30-scrip....
  • Sensex opens in the green
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets opened higher today, ruling 75 points above its last closing figure, about five minutes into trading.

    The 30-scrip index of the Bomb....
  • Sensex slips 870 points as budget disappoints
    Mumbai: In its worst performance in recent weeks, a key index of the Indian equities markets ended trade today nearly 870 points down from its last closing figure, as investors blamed lack of p....
  • Sensex moves up 133 points in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets extended its gains today afternoon, and was ruling 133 points up from its last closing figure about an hour before the closing bell.

    ....
  • Sensex falls as govt presents Economic Survey
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets fell sharply today as the government released the Economic Survey for 2008-09. The index fell more than 90 points to move into the red.

  • Sensex slips on weak Asian cues, profit booking
    Mumbai: Weak markets elsewhere in Asia and profit booking prompted a fall in a key index of the Indian equity markets, which dipped more than 35 points today from its last closing figure, after....
  • Mutual funds will not charge entry fee
    Mumbai: Mutual funds have been barred from charging an entry fee on investments from Aug 1, India's market regulator said in a late evening announcement on Tuesday.

    Mutual funds c....
  • Sensex dips into red after green start
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities market dipped into the red after a positive start on Monday, falling about 78 points from its last closing figure, a little before noon.

    Aro....
  • Sensex holds on to gains, 140 points up in afternoon
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading on a high today, with a key index rising 140 point from its last closing figure about 90 minutes before the closing bell.

    Just before 2 p.....
  • Indian markets inch up, Sensex closes 242 points higher
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets, which were trading in volatile conditions for the most part of the week, finished on a high on Friday, thanks to the strong global cues. A key index moved up 24....
  • Markets yield early gains around noon
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets gave up some of the gains from the morning session a little before today noon, with a key index which had risen more than 181 points soon after the opening bell ....
  • Consolidation puts a halt to 14-week bull run
    Mumbai: A 14-week ride of the bulls was brought to a halt at the Indian equities markets as investors booked profits amid concerns that the recent rise was not backed by strong fundamentals. A ....
  • Sensex struggling to remain in green, up 53 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were volatile since opening trade today, with a key index struggling to stay in the green around noon.

    Around 12.30 p.m., it was ruling 53 points above....
  • Sensex dips below 15,000-mark
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading in the negative terrain around noon today, with a key index ruling 262.23 points lower than its previous close.

    At 12.45 p.m., the benchma....
  • Sensex down 213 points in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading in the negative terrain today afternoon, with a key index ruling 213 points lower than its previous close about an hour before the end of trade.
  • Sensex slips into red after brief comeback
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped back into the red around noon today after a brief comeback, and was ruling about 165 points below its last closing figure.

    T....
  • Markets open on a negative note
    Mumbai: Negative sentiments ruled Indian equities markets today with a key index dipping more than 155 points about 20 minutes into trade.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exch....
  • Sensex jumps 420 points in afternoon
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets extended their gains today afternoon, with a key index ruling 420 points above its previous close about 90 minutes before the close.

    The benchmark inde....
  • Markets soar on opening, Sensex up 336 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets soared at opening bell today, rising more than 332 points within five minutes of trade.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exch....
  • Markets back in green, Sensex soars 490 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets rallied today, with a key index shutting shop 490 points above its last closing figure.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sen....
  • Markets continue to gain, Sensex up 437 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets made further gains today afternoon, with a key index ruling 437 points higher than its previous close about 70 minutes before the closing bell.

    The ben....
  • Markets back in green, Sensex up 343 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets, which opened 47 points lower than its previous close today, soared back into the green to rule 343 points up about 30 minutes after noon.
  • Sensex crashes, down 492 points at close
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets crashed today to shut shop 492 points below its last closing figure.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sen....
  • Sensex slips further, down 138 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets went on a correction mode within about an hour of trading this morning with a key index shedding 116 points from its last closing figure.

    The benchmark....
  • Sensex opens in green, gives up early gains
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started the week in the green today, but then dipped to trade just below its previous close, about 15 minutes into trade.

    The benchm....
  • Sensex rises for 13 consecutive weeks, adds 478 points
    Mumbai: The bulls kept on going for the 13th consecutive week - the longest rally since August 2005 - with a key index adding 3.27 percent from last week amid expectations that the government w....
  • Sensex closes off day's high, up 88 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets ended trade today 88 points higher than its previous close.

    Till about 30 minutes before the close, it was ruling more than 200 poin....
  • Sensex moves up further in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets climbed further today afternoon to rule 236 points higher about an hour before the closing bell.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sense....
  • Sensex builds on early gains, moves up 121 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets built on morning gains about an hour after opening bell today, with a key index moving up 121 points.

    Around 11.20 a.m., the benchmark index of the Bom....
  • Sensex starts in the green
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets started trade in the green today.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, opened at 15,040.24 points, ab....
  • Sensex closes above 15,000-mark after 9 months
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets fought its way back into the green today to close above the 15,000-mark, first time since Sep 2, 2008.

    It had ruled in the red for m....
  • Sensex under selling pressure, down 149 points
    Mumbai: Continued selling in blue-chip stocks sent a key index of the Indian equity markets tumbling 149 points around today noon.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BS....
  • Sensex slips on opening
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped into the red at the opening bell today, losing over 120 points within five minutes.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock ....
  • Sensex ends in red after breaching 15,000-mark
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets shut shop in the red today, slipping 30 points from its last close. It had earlier breached the 15,000-mark.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ....
  • Sensex dips sharply, down 91 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets fell sharply about 90 minutes before the closing bell today to rule 91 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ....
  • Sensex breaches 15,000-mark
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equity markets rose past the 15,000-mark this morning.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, opened at 14,902.62 points....
  • Sensex opens in the green
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets rose soon after the opening bell today, climbing over 100 points within five minutes.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchan....
  • Sensex pulls back into green
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets pulled back 34 points into the green at close today after profit booking pushed it well into the red for most parts of a volatile day's tr....
  • Markets close above day's lows, Sensex up 34 points
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets came off the day's lows to close 34 points in the green today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchang....
  • Profit booking at Indian markets
    Mumbai: Profit booking pulled down benchmark indices of the Indian equities markets even as most global bourses ended or were trading in the negative terrain.

    About an hour before clo....
  • Markets slip, Sensex down 100 points
    Mumbai: Indian equity markets slipped into the red with a key index dipping 100 points by late this morning, after having risen more than a percent at the opening bell.

    Around 11.30 a....
  • Sensex rises 133 points on opening
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets soared soon after the opening bell today, rising over 133 points within 15 minutes.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange....
  • Sensex closes near nine-month high
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets closed higher today, with a key index soaring in the last hour to end trade near its nine-month high.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bomb....
  • Indian equity markets stay in the green
    Mumbai: Benchmark indices at the Indian equity markets gave up some of their gains after rising rapidly on opening but still managed to hold well above previous closing figures around noon toda....
  • Indian equities markets soar on opening
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets soared soon after the opening bell today, with a key index rising over 244 points within the first 15 minutes of trading.

    The benchmark index of the Bo....
  • Markets continue gaining streak, Sensex up 329 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets continued their upward movement for the third consecutive day today, with a key index ending trade over 329 points higher than its previous close.

    The ....
  • Markets shoot up in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets continued to make gains this afternoon, with a key index trading 417 points higher than its previous close nearly an hour before the closing bell.

    The ....
  • Markets in green again, Sensex gains 186 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets made gains for the second consecutive day today, with a key index ending trade over 186 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive i....
  • Markets on uptrend in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets continued to be on an uptrend this afternoon, with a key index trading 206 points higher than its previous close nearly 70 minutes before the closing bell.

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  • Markets on upswing, Sensex gains 520 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets made handsome gains today, with a key index closing over 520 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • RCom to demerge optic fibre business
    Mumbai: Reliance Communications (RCom), India's second largest telecom operator, on Tuesday said it has received approval from its shareholders for the demerger of its optic fibre division ....
  • Indian equities markets on the upswing
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were on the upswing today morning, with a key index rising over two percent within the first 15 minutes of trading.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay S....
  • Markets in red, Sensex sheds 324 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets ended trade in the red today, with a key index closing 324 points lower than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay St....
  • Markets stay in narrow range
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets stayed within a narrow range shortly after opening today.

    The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, the Sensex, opened at 13,929.84 points, jus....
  • Anil Ambani group among top stock performers
    Mumbai: Three companies in the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group were among the five top-performing stocks of the S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) last week, all of the....
  • Indian stock markets open on strong note again
    New Delhi: After registering the steepest weekly rally in 17 years, Indian equities resumed trading on a positive note on Monday despite some weak global cues even as investors awaited clear po....
  • Key Indian market index has steepest jump in 17 years
    Mumbai: The bulls are smiling again in Indian equities markets with a key index breaking several records this week, moving up by over 14 percent to register the steepest weekly gain in 17 years....
  • Markets in green, Sensex gains 150 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets ended trade in the green today, with a key index gaining 150 points over its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock....
  • Markets spend morning in the red
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in the red today morning, with the key index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opening slightly below its previous closing figure and staying range-bound i....
  • Sensex closes 323 points down
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equity markets ended trade in the red as consolidation set in today.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which ....
  • Sensex slips further into red
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets was down 220 points from its last closing figure about 90 minutes before closing bell today - after buying by foreign investors had helped it ....
  • Markets consolidating, Sensex down 46 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in consolidation mode a little after noon today, with a key index dipping some 46 points below its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip sensitive ind....
  • Sensex down by 260 points, lesser scrips excel
    Mumbai: While benchmark indices at the equities markets slipped into the red at end of trading today with a key index falling 260 points below its last close, mid- and small-sized firms outperf....
  • Benchmark indices down at equities markets
    Mumbai: Benchmark indices were down at Indian equities markets even as shares of smaller companies picked up steam. A key index slipped into the red - by over 167 points - about 75 minutes befo....
  • Equity markets trading in tight range before noon
    Mumbai: A key index of the Indian equities markets remained range-bound today morning after opening weak, as buying interest waned.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Markets start on a dull note
    Mumbai: Indian equities were trading on a dull note today, with a key index ruling about 13 points higher than its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay....
  • Sensex ends above Monday's close
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets consolidated their position today, with a key index shutting shop 17 points above its last closing figure after wildly fluctuating between the red and green ter....
  • Markets in consolidation mode
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in consolidation mode about an hour before close today, with a key index slipping from the day's highs to hold about 111 points above its last closing ....
  • Markets on a see-saw, Sensex up over 318 points
    Mumbai: It was a see-saw trading session till noon today at the Indian equities markets, with a key index pulling back into the green after slipping more than 373 points in the morning.

  • Markets nose dive on opening
    Mumbai: The frenzied rise of the Indian equities markets seemed to have come to an end abruptly minutes after Tuesday's opening bell as a key index plummeted 289 points after opening 475 po....
  • Indian ADRs surge on Wall Street
    New York: Indian shares listed on American bourses climbed in early market trade on Monday spurred by historic market rally in India after the Congress-led alliance's victory in the parliam....
  • Indian markets toast UPA win as sharp surge halts trading
    Mumbai: The Indian stock markets today gave a resounding welcome to the electoral victory of the Congress-led coalition and trading was suspended for the day at the bourses after key indices to....
  • Markets shut for the day after hitting upper circuit
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were shut for the rest of the day after hitting the upper circuit twice today, with a key index soaring another 309 points within seconds of resuming trade.

    ....

  • Trading halted further as markets surge
    Mumbai: Trading was halted for two hours at Indian equities markets today as stocks jumped up more than 10 percent right on the opening bell on the news of the victory of United Progressive All....
  • Stock markets closed for an hour after huge jump
    Mumbai: Stocks jumped up by such an extent as soon as Indian equities markets opened this morning that trading had to be halted for an hour, as the rally had hit the "upper circuit breaker&....
  • Markets expected to soar on Monday on UPA win
    New Delhi: It's buoyant equities markets that are expected when trade resumes on Monday morning.

    Last week, when the rest of India was anticipating a fractured mandate, the equiti....
  • Sensex up 306 points in afternoon trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in a comeback mode about 90 minutes before closing bell today, with a key index ruling 306 points higher than its previous close after dipping into the red ....
  • Markets volatile, Sensex rises 65 points after weak start
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were back in the green a little before noon after slipping into red soon on opening, but were still volatile, with most analysts expecting equities to fluctuate ....
  • Markets shut shop in the red
    Mumbai: Indian markets closed in the red today, with a key index shutting shop 240.51 points (provisional) lower than its last closing figure as investors booked profits.

    The 30-scrip....
  • Profit booking pulls down Sensex
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets fell sharply post-noon today, with a key index ruling 290 points lower than its previous close about 90 minutes before the closing bell.

    The 30-scrip s....
  • Markets off to a quiet start
    Mumbai: Trading at Indian equities markets was sluggish Friday with a key index ruling just below its last closing figure after opening higher in the morning.

    The sensitive index (Sen....
  • Equities markets holding on to gains
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets, which started on a firm footing today morning, dipped a bit as investors booked profits. But around noon, a key index was still ruling 1.13 percent higher than ....
  • Markets go quiet, Sensex still down
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading quiet around noon today, with a key index hovering marginally below its previous close.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bomba....
  • Markets shut shop marginally in red
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets shut shop in the red, with a key index ending trade about 41 points lower than its previous close on Monday.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of t....
  • Markets dip on opening
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets fell marginally after the opening bell today, with a key index ruling 85.30 points lower than its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Se....
  • Sensex closes above 12,000-mark
    Mumbai: In what was the biggest gain in a single day since Oct 31, 2008, a key index of the Indian equities markets soared more than 700 points, raising hopes that the rally that has kept the b....
  • Sensex continues its forward march, touches 6-1/2 month high
    Mumbai: Hectic short-coverings on the last day of April series helped the benchmark Sensex to close in the positive terrain at a six-and-a-half month high of 11,403.25 during the truncated week....
  • Indian Equity Markets closed for the week
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets are closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Lok Sabha elections and Maharashtra day respectively. Trading will resume from Monday.

    The 30-scrip se....
  • Markets hold on to gains, Sensex up 250 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets moved further into the green today afternoon after making steady gains during earlier sessions, with a key index ruling 261.49 points higher than its last closi....
  • Markets rally, Sensex in the green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were on the rise today, with a key index rising 228 points higher around noon, compared to its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sens....
  • Markets open in the green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened in positive terrain today, with a key index trading 196.3 points above its last closing figure.

    The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bo....
  • Markets drop steadily, Sensex down 262 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets stayed in the red about an hour before the closing bell today, with a key index ruling 262.09 points lower than its previous close.

    The sensitive index (....
  • Markets on a see-saw, Sensex slips
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets slipped into the red today afternoon after making some gains in the morning session. About an hour before the closing bell, a key index was ruling 20 points low....
  • Markets reverse morning losses, back in green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets reversed opening losses on Wednesday, with a key index rising 138.91 points higher than its last closing figure, a little before noon.

    The sensitive i....
  • Tech Mahindra, declares open offer for Satyam shares
    Mumbai: After buying 31 percent of scam-tainted Satyam Computer Services, Tech Mahindra today announced an "open offer" to acquire a further 20 percent stake so that it can get a contr....
  • Drop in Sensex, with marginal higher closure
    Mumbai, Maharashtra: Indian equity markets dipped sharply to give up most of the gains earned during today's trading, with a key index shutting shop 75.69 points higher after gaining more t....
  • Indian markets rise to catch up with global bourses
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets surged on Thursday after a two-day break to catch up with bourses across the world that have made smart gains during the period. A key index ended trade 2.25 p....
  • Bulls march on, strong global cues propel markets
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets witnessed a smart bull rally today morning, backed by strong gains in global bourses. By about noon, a key index was propelled firmly into the green, ruling ....
  • Markets slip in morning trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets slipped further into the red around noon Thursday, with a key index falling 0.82 percent over its previous close. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the....
  • Strong global cues push markets up
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets, which opened higher Thursday, continued to hold in the green territory a little before noon as global markets turned positive, with a key index ruling about 0....
  • Obama fails to bring cheer to Indian equities
    Mumbai: Taking cues from global markets which were little enthused by the inaugural speech of US President Barack Obama, Indian equities also fell on Wednesday, pulling a key index down by 3.....
  • Markets turn tame, start shedding gains
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets slipped today afternoon after a firm start. Nearly an hour before the closing bell, a key index was trading 0.31 percent higher than its previous close, shed....
  • Weak sentiments spell lacklustre trade in Indian equities
    Mumbai: Weak sentiments continued to pull down Indian equities markets with a key index ending on Tuesday 0.42 percent lower than its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bo....
  • Markets rise on basis of second stimulus package

    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were trading in the green early today afternoon on the strength of the second economic stimulus package announced by the government on Friday. The Sensex ....

  • Sale of Satyam promoters' stake by lenders feared

    Bangalore: The minority holding of promoters in Satyam Computer Services is feared to have been diluted by institutional lenders with which the shares were pledged through a holding firm....

  • Indian equity markets open lower, keep falling

    Mumbai: Indian equity markets opened lower Tuesday and kept falling, with a key index more than 150 points below Monday's close, almost an hour into trading. Weak markets in the US and ....

  • Indian equities end lower on weak global cues

    New Delhi: A key Indian share market index ended with a loss of 127 points during the trading week ended Friday but analysts expect the mood to turn positive following a fiscal stimulus from....

  • Equities open higher, stay in green despite volatility

    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened higher Thursday and despite showing some volatility in a narrow range were still in the green one hour into trading on positive global cues, analysts....

  • Equities end week with gains despite Mumbai attack

    Mumbai: After shedding values for two consecutive weeks, Indian equities markets ended with gains the week on Friday, with a key index up 1.99 percent over its value on Friday the previous w....

  • Indian equities markets in the green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in the green Friday morning, with the key index 330.48 points above the last closing figure shortly before noon.

    The 30-share sensitive index of t....
  • Sensex crashes over 300 points in early trade
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened far lower on Thursday compared to last closing figures, and a key index crashed over 300 points within 10 minutes of the opening bell. The cue came largel....
  • Equities open higher, Sensex up 200 points
    Mumbai: After shedding value for five successive trading sessions, Indian equities markets opened strong on Wednesday and were in positive territory 15 minutes into trading, with a key index up....
  • India Equities in red, key index down 346 points
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened higher today but immediately began to shed value with a key index even going below the psychologically important 9,000 mark before again inching up to sta....
  • Equities open strong but slip into red
    Mumbai: With US markets closing with gains overnight and Asian markets showing gains today morning, Indian equities markets opened strong today but began to slide with a key index down more tha....
  • Equities open weak but climb back into green
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened weak today and immediately dipped before climbing back again to be in positive territory 45 minutes into trading with a key index showing marginal gains f....
  • Key equities index ends 700 points in red
    Mumbai: As analysts had feared, the bull run lost steam just after two successive sessions and Indian equities markets once again came under a severe bear grip on Tuesday with a key share index....
  • Indian equities index down 300 points
    Mumbai: After two days of gains, bears were again on the rampage in Indian equities markets today and a key index opened more than hundred points lower and fell further to rule more than 300 po....
  • Equities open strong, keep moving upwards
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened strong on positive global cues and were ruling in positive territory two hours into trading with a key index up more than 350 points. Two hours into tradi....
  • Sensex gains 230 points but falls short of 10k level
    Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange bellwether Sensex gained 230 points in a choppy trade today, ending a two-day falling streak, on the back of encouraging global cues and a rise in infrastructu....
  • Sensex sheds another 386 pts to close below 10k
    Mumbai: The bourses extended their losses to second consecutive day, pulling down the bellwether Sensex below 10k today in sync with slipping global markets amid heightened worries about a glob....
  • Indian equities mauled, key index dips below 9,000
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets were in for yet another bloodbath today with a key share index dipping by more than 473 points mid-afternoon to fall below the psychologically important 9,000 ma....
  • Sensex sheds 511 points; RIL closes lower by 12 pc
    Mumbai: Snapping its five-day winning streak, the stock market benchmark Sensex today dropped by over 500 points, even as other Asian bourses gained on expectations that President-elect Barack ....
  • Equities open strong but go red on profit booking
    Mumbai: Indian equities markets opened strong today but within 30 minutes into trading slid into negative territory on massive profit booking. An hour into trading the 30-share benchmark sensit....
  • Indian equities open higher after weekend rate cuts
    Mumbai: Indian equities opened higher this morning with the mood turning upbeat after the weekend rate cuts announced by the central bank to lower the cost of borrowings for commercial banks an....
  • Sensex regains 10k mark, rises by 544 points
    Mumbai: The benchmark Sensex today regained 10,000-points mark and surged by 544 points in early trade on heavy buying by funds as well as retailers, sparked by RBI's announcement of fresh set ....
  • Sensex up 665 points in early trade on global cues
    Mumbai: Continuing its rising streak for the third straight session today, the benchmark Sensex moved up by over 665 points in early trade on massive buying by funds and retail investors largel....
  • Sensex sheds early gains, still ends up 36 pts
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    Mumbai: The benchmark Sensex today gained 290 points in opening trade on massive buying by funds as well as retail investors in heavy-weight stocks, triggered by firm global cues. Recovery in I....
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  • Sensex down 405 points in early trade
    Mumbai: Tracking weak global trend, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex continued its slide for the fourth straight session today and lost over 405 points to hit an over three-year low o....
  • Sensex plunges below 9000 mark
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    Mumbai: The benchmark Sensex tumbled by another 277 points in early trade today on increased capital outflows by foreign funds and nervous selling by retail investors, tracking weak global cues....
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    Mumbai: For the second successive day Indian equities markets finished in the red with a key equities index ending below the psychologically important 10,000 mark. At the close of trading, the ....
  • Sensex down 438 points at mid-session
    Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex plunged by over 438 points at mid-session today on heavy selling by funds on fears of a global recession and dismal quarterly results by leadi....
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    Mumbai: Snapping its three-day losing spree, the benchmark Sensex today regained the vital 10,000 level on good buying support in IT and banking stocks, though a cut in short-term lending rate ....
  • Key Indian market index dips below 10,000
    Mumbai: The mayhem in Indian stock markets continued on Friday with a key index dropping below the psychologically important 10,000-point mark after having crossed an all-time high of 21,206.77....
  • Sensex gains 205 points in opening trade
    Mumbai: Snapping its two-day falling streak, the benchmark Sensex today recovered over 205 points in opening trade on revival of buying by funds, triggered by overnight gains at the US markets ....
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    Mumbai: Snapping the recovery rally of the past two days, stocks markets today plunged into negative terrain with the benchmark Sensex losing over 670 points to close below 11,000 level. The st....
  • Sensex tanks 723 pts in pre-close trade
    Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today plummeted by over 723 points in pre-close trading on major sell-off by funds as well as retail investors, taking cues from melting globa....
  • Sensex dips below 11k, Nifty falls below 3,400
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  • Reliance Money buys 15% in Hong Kong Exchange
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  • Optimistic FM helps equity markets to see green again
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    Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today tumbled by nearly 10 per cent to 10,239.76 in opening trade as foreign funds dumped heavy-weight stocks owing to spreading global financ....
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