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The domestic benchmark indices suffered deep losses today(6 May 2022) following the sharp losses in the US markets overnight and Asian stocks this morning. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 54,668, while the NSE Nifty shed 316 points to 16,366. All frontline stocks were in the red. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj Twins, Maruti, Wipro, Ultratech Cement, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Infosys, HUL, and Tata Steel were the top losers, down up to 3 percent. Read more

The Indian benchmark indices extended their opening gains today(26 April 2022) as global markets reversed losses and oil prices continued retreat. The BSE Sensex rose 700 points to 57,260, while the NSE Nifty climbed 200 points to 17,150. All Sensex shares were in green, barring Asian Paints and Tech M. HUL, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Twins, M&M, Sun Pharma, Nestle, ITC and Axis Bank were the top gainers, rising up to 3 per cent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, up to 1.4 per cent higher. Read more

Indian equity benchmarks started on a weak note ahead of Jan-March earnings due this week and amid an overall negative trend across global markets. Also ahead of US inflation data and ECP meeting, even as TCS q4 results came on expected lines on Monday. SGX Nifty Futures index was trading lower by more than 170 points on the Singaporean exchange ahead of the domestic market opening. Benchmark indices were trading lower with the Nifty around 17500 dragged by metal, IT, realty, and capital goods stocks. while the Sensex dropped more than 300 points About 831 shares have advanced, 2115 shares declined, and 91 shares are unchanged. Following benchmarks, Nifty midcap and small-cap indices too opened marginally lower in the red.Maruti Suzuki, Divis Lab, HCL Tech, Cipla, Tata Consultancy Services, Kotak Bank, Apollo Hospitals, ONGC, and HDFC were the top gainers in the Nifty pack. Hindalco, Tata Motors, Tata Steels, BPCL, Wipro, UPL, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and JSW Steel Read more

In line with other global market indices, the Indian benchmark indices started trade lower today(21st Feb.2022) extending losses for the fourth day. At open, the BSE Sensex fell 260 points at 57,572, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,207 lower by 69 points. The indices continued to extend losses for the day and inched lower around 9:45 am, with the Sensex benchmark falling 628 points at 57,204, while the Nifty50 index sliding 180 points to 17,096. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle, HDFC, L&T, Ultratech Cement, Titan, and Asian Paints were the top losers. On the Nifty, HDFC Life, Tata Consumer, UPL, Britannia, SBI, Bajaj Finserv, and Shree Cement were the top laggards, down up to 1.9 percent. On the flip side, Dr. Reddy's, NTPC, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, and TCS were the only gainer on the bourses, up to 0.8 percent higher. Read more

The Indian key benchmark indices held on to sharp losses in early morning trade today (14th February 20222) but were slightly off lows. The indices had slumped at open amid high global volatility on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The BSE Sensex was now 1,100 points at 57,041, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,032, lower by 348 points. HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M, and Bharti Airtel were the top Sensex laggards, down 3-3.5 percent. JSW Steel led losses on the Nifty, trading 5 percent lower, followed by additional losers-HDFC Life and Tata Motors. The overall market breadth was also highly negative with 2,630 stocks declining on the BSE, while only 517 were trading higher. Read more

The benchmark indices in India were seen recouping opening losses and were down up to 0.3 percent today (14th Jan.2022). The BSE Sensex was now down 182 points at 61,053 and the NSE Nifty was 54 points lower at 18,203. The mild recovery in the indices was being supported by gains in heavyweights RIL (up nearly 1 percent) and HDFC Bank( up 0.5 percent), followed by L&T, Ultratech Cement, and Maruti. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer, IOC, BPCL, and SBI Life were the additional gainers. The majority of stocks (30), however, were still negative. Broader indices BSE MidCap and SmallCap were, however, outperforming the benchmarks and were up 0.2 and 0.3 percent, respectively. Read more

The Indian frontline indices extended their losses in today's(29th Nov.2021) deals amid weakness in Asian markets as investors continue to monitor developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron, Covid variant. The BSE Sensex tumbled 439 points, or 0.77 percent, to 56,668 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below 16900-mark at 16,863, down 163 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell up to 3 percent.

The benchmark indices slipped marginally in early deals today(25th Nov. 2021). The losses were, however, limited by gains in heavyweights like RIL, Bharti Airtel, and Maruti Suzuki. The BSE Sensex dipped 29.5 points, or 0.05 percent, to trade at 58,311 levels while the Nifty50 was little changed at 17,418. UPL (up 2 percent), Reliance Industries, Tech M, Infosys, and Sun Pharma were the top gainers on the 50-share index. The top laggards were ICICI Bank, Indian Oil Corporation, Shree Cement, NTPC, and HDFC. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.22 percent and 0.38 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices slipped 0.5 percent each, followed by the Nifty Financial Services index (down 0.4 percent). On the upside, the Nifty Realty and IT indices added nearly 1 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.

The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, opened 138 points lower at 60,295, and soon extended losses in the opening trades on account of subdued global cues, a spike in crude oil prices, and persistent selling by foreign investors. At 09:20 AM, the BSE Sensex was down 428 points at 60,005. The NSE Nifty once again gave up the 18,000-mark and was down 121 points at 17,923. Index heavyweight, HDFC was down 1.5 percent at Rs 2,898. Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and IndusInd Bank were the other prominent losers in the Sensex 30 stocks. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra extended its upward move following the September quarter results. The stock was up 1.5 percent at Rs 807. The broader indices were slightly better-off, with the BSE Midcap index down 0.3 percent, and the Smallcap index almost unchanged.

In Indian markets, benchmark indices followed the losses in global markets and edged lower in early deals today(17th June 2021) amid the US Federal Reserve's indication that it could begin raising interest rates in 2023. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 210 points to 52,290 and the broader Nifty50 index traded below the 15,700-mark. HDFC Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the red, with the Nifty Metal index, down 1.5 percent, bleeding the most. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index fell 0.6 percent, while the SmallCap index was flat. Thirty-three companies, including Power Grid Corporation, Natco Pharma, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, DB Corp, and Khadim India are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more