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BSE closes points 240.08 up on Dec 5

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 240.08 points up to stand at 20948.79. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 76.45 points up to stand at 6237.40. IDFC and ICICI Bank were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.88% and 6.74% along with IRB Infra and Yes Bank with an increase of 6.41% and 6.04% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Strides Arco and Zee Entertainment Ltd. with a decrease of 14.60% and 3.29% along with Gitanjali Gems and Eicher Motors with a decrease of 3.01% and 2.86% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 45.92 points at 12,242.13, while the banking sector is up 558.75 points at 13,291.51 and the realty sector is up 18.09 at 1,361.01.The Indian currency is up 0.34% at Rs 61.84 per dollar.

Dec 5, 2013

Rupee, Sensex surge as BJP leads in exit polls

Mumbai/: New Delhi/ Jammu, Dec 05 (ANI): The rupee rose to a five-week high against the dollar and stocks jumped around 1.5 percent to near record highs on Thursday as exit polls predicted a strong showing for BJP during recent state polls. Market analysts in commercial capital of Mumbai said that Sensex surged to a record-high as investors foresaw a possible change of government even at the federal level.

Dec 5, 2013

BSE closes points 125.66 down on Dec 4

New Delhi, Dec 04 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 125.66 points down to stand at 20729.26. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 40.90 points down to stand at 6,160.95. Adani Power and Dish TV India were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 6.39% and 3.89% along with JP Power and Tata Power with an increase of 3.12% and 2.87% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Unitech and Eicher Motors with a decrease of 9.54% and 4.34% along with HDIL and RAMCOCEM with a decrease of 4.20% and 3.91% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 128.42 points at 12,196.72, while the banking sector is down 37.26 points at 12,769.02 and the realty sector is down 36.80 at 1,342.99. The Indian currency is up 0.06% at Rs 62.32 per dollar.

Dec 4, 2013

BSE closes points 41.88 down on Dec 3

New Delhi, Dec 3 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 41.88 points down to stand at 20,856.13. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 16.00 points down to stand at 6,201.85. Mcleod Russel and Unitech were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.21% and 5.44% along with Sun TV Network and Bajaj Finance Ltd. with an increase of 5.27% and 5.00% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Bank of India and Apollo Tyres with a decrease of 3.47% and 3.46% along with Emami-$ and IRB Infra with a decrease of 3.35% and 2.98% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 72.94 points at 12,304.89, while the banking sector is down 61.56 points at 12,816.63 and the realty sector is up 16.95 at 1,379.79. The Indian currency is down 0.02% at Rs 62.33 per dollar.

Dec 3, 2013

BSE closes points 108.98 up on Dec 2

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 108.98 points up to stand at 20,900.91. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 42.20 points up to stand at 6,218.30. Jaypee Infratech Ltd and Eicher Motors were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 7.42% and 7.23% along with Ranbaxy Lab and JSW ENERGY with an increase of 6.00% and 5.58% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include OIL INDIA and Coromandel International Ltd. with a decrease of 4.03% and 3.78% along with Hindustan Zinc and Unitech with a decrease of 1.87% and 1.79% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 70.74 points at 12,392.50, while the banking sector is up 140.67 points at 12,870.97 and the realty sector is up 7.14 at 1,363.06. The Indian currency is up 0.39% at Rs 62.20 per dollar.

Dec 2, 2013

BSE closes points 243.77 up on November 29

New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 243.77 points up to stand at 20,778.68. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 84.25 points up to stand at 6,176.10. Jaiprakash Associates and Jaypee Infratech Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 8.99% and 7.21% along with NMDC Ltd. and Syndicate Bank with an increase of 6.38% and 5.89% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Prestige Estates and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. with a decrease of 2.32% and 1.73% along with Nestle India and Max India Ltd. with a decrease of 1.64% and 1.64% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 12.74 points at 12,319.15, while the banking sector is up 293.88 points at 12,749.09 and the realty sector is up 15.86 at 1,351.62. The Indian currency is down 0.19% at Rs 62.53 per dollar.

Nov 29, 2013

BSE closes points 145.83 up on November 28

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 145.83 points up to stand at 20,566.09. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 34.75 points up to stand at 6,091.85. Coromandel International Ltd. and Suzlon Energy Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.02% and 8.76% along with Adani Enterprises Ltd and Dish TV India Ltd. with an increase of 8.65% and 8.33% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Nestle India and GMR Infrastructure Ltd. with a decrease of 4.24% and 3.55% along with Torrent Power Ltd. and Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company Ltd. with a decrease of 3.47% and 3.44% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 43.93 points at 12,306.41, while the banking sector is up 12.60 points at 12,455.21 and the realty sector is down 18.44 up at 1,335.76. The Indian currency is down 0.37% at Rs 62.37 per dollar.

Nov 28, 2013

BSE closes points 10.36 down on November 27

New Delhi, November 27 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 10.36 points down to stand at 20,414.66. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 2.00 points down to stand at 6,057.10. TTK Prestige and Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.14% and 7.23% along with HDIL and Jaypee Infratech Ltd. with an increase of 5.39% and 4.29% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Wockhardt and Pipavav Defence And Offshore Eng Ltd. with a decrease of 8.70% and 4.91% along with Indian Hotels and JetAir India with a decrease of 4.52% and 4.37% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 123.39 points at 12,267.74, while the banking sector is down 11.57 points at 12,441.76 and the realty sector is down 10.83 points at 1,316.70. The Indian currency is up 0.46 % at Rs 62.21 per dollar.

Nov 27, 2013

BSE closes points 202.38 down on November 26

New Delhi, November 26 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 202.38 points down to stand at 20,402.70. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 56.25 points down to stand at 6,059.10. Torrent Power and Indian Hotels were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 19.97% and 5.82% along with ABB Ltd. and United Brew with an increase of 4.79% and 4.71% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Piramal Enterprises Ltd. and BPCL with a decrease of 9.98% and 6.49% along with Unitech and Adani Enterprises Ltd. with a decrease of 5.90% and 5.51% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 56.65 points at 12,141.23, while the banking sector is down 182.57 points at 12,462.52 and the realty sector is down 12.19 points at 1,327.63. The Indian currency is down 0.11% at Rs 62.43 per dollar.

Nov 26, 2013

Honda unveils its first diesel variant car in India

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Japanese firm Honda unveiled its much-awaited fourth-generation City cars in New Delhi, which will be launched in India in January 2014 in both petrol and diesel variants. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), Hironori Kanayama, said that the City would regain its dominance in the premium car segment in India.

Nov 26, 2013

BSE closes points 387.69 up on November 25

New Delhi, November 25 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 387.69 points up to stand at 20,605.08. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 119.90 points up to stand at 6,115.35. Crompton Greaves and Siemens were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.06% and 7.20% along with Oriental Bank and Max India with an increase of 6.70% and 6.33% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Apollo Hospitals and Exide Industries with a decrease of 2.95% and 2.15% along with Idea Cellular and Mphasis with a decrease of 2.12% and 1.80% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 242.95 points at 12084.58, while the banking sector is up 443.10, points at 12,645.09 and the realty sector is up 29.84 points at 1,339.82. The Indian currency is down 0.64% at Rs 62.47 per dollar.

Nov 25, 2013

BSE closes points 36.26 up on November 22

New Delhi, November 22 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 36.26 points up to stand at 20265.31. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 3.60 points down to stand at 5995.45.Cadila Healthcare and United Spirits Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 4.58% and 4.38% along with Siemens Ltd. and Strides Arcolab with an increase of 3.71% and 3.71% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include HDIL and Indian Bank with a decrease of 3.22% and 3.10% along with UPL and Sesa Sterlite with a decrease of 2.83% and 2.79% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 144.97 points at 11,841.63, while the banking sector is down 20.08, points at 12,201.99 and the realty sector is down 9.32 points at 1,309.98.The Indian currency is down 0.01% at Rs 62.94 per dollar.

Nov 22, 2013

BSE closes points 372.84 down on November 21

New Delhi, November 21 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 372.84 points down to stand at 20262.29. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 123.85 points down to stand at 5999.05.Wockhardt and Dabur India were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 2.90% and 2.67% along with Aurobindo Pharma and Amara Raja with an increase of 1.57% and 1.50% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Future Retail and Power Finance with a decrease of 7.56% and 6.39% along with Bank of India and The Ramco Cements with a decrease of 5.45% and 5.28% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 77.69 points at 12,025.59, while the banking sector is down 275.23, points at 12,258.71 and the realty sector is down 26.46 points at 1,323.72. The Indian currency is down 0.58% at Rs 62.93 per dollar.

Nov 21, 2013

BSE closes points 305.69 down on November 20

New Delhi, November 20 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 305.69 points down to stand at 20585.13. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 94.20 points down to stand at 6,109.15. Wockhardt and Jaypee Infratech Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 4.89% and 4.79% along with Amara Raja and Max India with an increase of 3.93% and 2.86% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Canara Bank and Bank of India with a decrease of 5.08% and 4.82% along with Oriental Bank and Bharat Forge with a decrease of 4.71% and 4.58% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 141.29 points at 12,112.56, while the banking sector is down 302.05, points at 12,456.82 and the realty sector is down 13.13 points at 1,342.98. The Indian currency is down 0.42% at Rs 62.62 per dollar.

Nov 20, 2013

BSE closes points 27.08 up on November 19

New Delhi, November 19 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 27.08 points up to stand at 20877.82. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 14.35 points up to stand at 6,203.35. Jaypee Infratech Ltd. and MMTC were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 8.88% and 6.70% along with Apollo Tyres and Jubilant Food works Ltd. with an increase of 6.69% and 5.47% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include MCX and Adani Enterprises Ltd with a decrease of 4.08% and 2.90% along with Torrent Power Ltd. and Pipavav Defence with a decrease of 2.88% and 2.37% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 11.66 points at 12,234.41, while the banking sector is up 44.06, points at 12,758.8 and the realty sector is up 20.14 points at 1,356.11.The Indian currency is up 0.56% at Rs 62.06 per dollar.

Nov 19, 2013