Sensex, Nifty rally for 4th straight session as lower crude oil price boosts sentiment

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian benchmark equity indices extended their gains for a fourth consecutive session, supported by improved investor sentiment after a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid reports of potential talks between the United States and Iran. The Sensex surged 544.39 points, or 0.7 per cent, to close at 78,639.03. Meanwhile, the […]
Nifty, Sensex gain over 2.5 pc this week as crude prices ease; rupee stays strong

Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted strong weekly gains as crude prices eased, alleviating global inflationary concerns. Nifty jumped 2.59 per cent during the week and edged up 0.27 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,383. At close, Sensex was up 166 points, or 0.21 per cent, at 78,094. […]
Sensex, Nifty end 1 pc higher as IT, financial stocks rally

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks ended about 1 per cent higher each on Friday, extending their gains on the back of strong buying in information technology (IT), financial stocks, and realty stocks. Nifty settled at 24,206.90, up 244.10 points or 1.02 per cent. Similarly, Sensex climbed 827.57 points or 1.08 per cent to […]
Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak to 4th day; realty, auto stocks lead rally

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session on Monday, supported by strong buying in realty, auto, oil and gas stocks. The Nifty closed 159.50 points, or 0.66 per cent, higher at 24,430.35, while the Sensex advanced 521.16 points, or 0.67 per cent, to settle at 78,285.07. […]
Nifty, Sensex post strong weekly gains over sustained crude price correction

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted a fourth consecutive week of gains, over sustained correction in crude oil prices and expectations of a more favourable global interest rate environment. Nifty added 0.89 per cent during the week and edged up 0.39 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,270. At […]
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid massive IT sell-off

Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Both the Indian indices ended lower in Friday’s session as IT shares dropped sharply following dismal sales and top-line outlook from their global peer Accenture. At the closing bell, the 50-share index Nifty was at 24,013.10, down by 155 points or 0.64 per cent. The Sensex followed suit and fell 0.78 […]
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 […]