Sensex, Nifty end higher as PSU banks, healthcare and realty stocks lead gains
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, supported by fag-end buying and gains in PSU bank, healthcare, metal and realty stocks, even as weakness in the IT sector capped the upside. The Sensex rose 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 77,409.98, while the Nifty gained 82.30 points, […]
Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher ahead of RBI policy outcome
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended largely flat in a range-bound session on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, which is set to be announced on Friday. The Nifty closed 10.95 points or 0.05 per cent higher at 23,416.55, while the Sensex […]
Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag markets
Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower on Wednesday, although they recovered a significant portion of intra-day losses supported by gains in PSU bank and financial stocks. Markets witnessed sharp volatility during the session, with heavy selling pressure in information technology stocks weighing on investor sentiment. However, buying in PSU banks, private […]
Nifty, Sensex end lower this week over below-normal monsoon forecast, FII selling
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week due to sustained FII selling and below-normal monsoon forecast, causing fears of food inflation. Nifty lost 0.72 per cent during the week and dipped 1.50 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,547. At close, Sensex was down 1,092 […]
Nifty, Sensex likely to stay range-bound with mild bullish bias: Experts
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) India’s benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex are expected to remain range-bound in the near term, with a slight bullish undertone in Nifty but continued caution in the broader market, according to experts on Sunday. The Nifty began the week on a positive note with a modest gap-up and largely moved within […]
Sensex, Nifty open higher as geopolitical tensions ease
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) The Indian stock markets opened on a higher note on Thursday, with the equity benchmarks mirroring global cues amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran. Sensex opened 566 points or 0.73 per cent higher at 78,677 in opening trade, while Nifty began the session at 24,385, up 154 […]
Sensex, Nifty trade lower amid fresh geopolitical tensions
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday after witnessing a sharp rally in the previous session. Benchmark indices declined amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, as reports suggested that Israel had attacked Lebanon’s Hezbollah, raising fears of a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex […]
Sensex, Nifty post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Indian equity markets saw sharp losses on Friday, amid the ongoing US–Israel and Iran war which entered seventh day. At the closing bell, Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent to settle at 78,918. Nifty dipped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Nifty bank experienced […]
Sensex slumps to 10-month low, Nifty slides over 6-month low amid Middle East tensions
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the growing conflict between the United States and Iran. The uncertainty kept traders on edge and triggered selling across sectors. The Nifty ended the day 1.6 per cent […]
Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag market
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as heavy selling in major IT stocks pulled the benchmark indices into negative territory. Weak sentiment in the technology sector outweighed gains seen in select banking and finance stocks. The Sensex closed at 83,674.92, slipping 558.72 points, or 0.66 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty […]
