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Maruti Suzuki India Limited says car sales growth cooling

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Limited said the growth in car sales will be slow in the second half of the year, dampening expectations of a rapid recovery in the country's automotive market. Maruti's Chairman RC Bhargava said sales momentum was now slowing, and growth over the 2014-2015 financial year would average out at about 10 percent. Indian car makers are launching new and upgraded models of their cars, betting on improved consumer sentiment and an economic recovery under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. To fend off competition from rivals such as Honda Motor Co and Hyundai Motor Co, Maruti plans to launch new and upgraded models of its cars over the next 12 months, including in the premium segment where it has had little success in the past.

Oct 31, 2014

Sensex, Nifty Hit Record Highs

Good buying was observed in IT, capital goods and technology, media and entertainment (TECK) sectors; while selling pressure was seen in consumer durables sector.

Oct 31, 2014

BSE closes points 248 up on Oct 30

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 248 points up to stand at 27,346.33. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 78.75 points up to stand at 8,169.20. SRF and KAILASH were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 11.27% and 9.00% along with UNITECH and CENTURYTEX with an increase of 8.43% and 7.01% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include PIPAVAV DEFENCE AND OFFSHORE ENG LTD. and RAYMOND with a decrease of 4.93% and 4.83% along with IOB and CONCOR with a decrease of 4.03% and 3.45% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 51.94 points at 18,314.87 while the banking sector is up 136.55 points at 19,167.15 and the reality sector is up 50.87 points at 1,530.56. The Indian currency is down 0.12% at Rs 61.43 per dollar.

Oct 30, 2014

A road sign stands next to the Bombay Stock Exchange building (Reuters)

Sensex Hits Record High of 27,358 Points; Oil and Gas, Tech Surge

The Sensex touched a high of 27,358.85 points and a low of 27,088.65 points in the trade so far.

Oct 30, 2014

Fed Ends Bond Buying, Shows Confidence in US Recovery

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday ended its monthly bond purchase program.

Oct 30, 2014

People walk past the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai (Reuters)

Sensex Hits Five-week High on Fed Optimism

Realty shares rose after the government relaxed rules for foreign investment in construction.

Oct 30, 2014

BSE closes points 217.35 up on Oct 29

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 217.35 points up to stand at 27,098.17. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 61.15 points up to stand at 8,088.75. SRF and NCC were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 20.00% and 7.66% along with BF UTILITIES LTD and MAX with an increase of 7.40% and 7.31% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include JUBILANT and PIIND with a decrease of 11.31% and 6.07% along with CEATLTD and ORIENTBANK with a decrease of 4.40% and 4.25% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 316.86 points at 18,259.29 while the banking sector is down 42.95 points at 19,030.60 and the reality sector is up 42.82 points at 1,479.82. The Indian currency is up 0.2% at Rs 61.31 per dollar.

Oct 29, 2014

Apple business booms after floods in Kashmir

Poonch, Oct 29 (ANI): The recent floods in Kashmir proved to be a boon for the apple business as the state witnesses a record sale of apples this season. The worst flooding in over a century had hampered the trade of Kashmiri apple, which is popular worldwide for its taste and juice. But now with ample production of good quality apples, there is a boom in the sale of the fruit. An apple trader, Mohammad Amin, said that in comparison to previous years, the sale of apples this year has increased.

Oct 29, 2014

BSE closes points 98.15 down on Oct 27

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 98.15 points down to stand at 26,752.90. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 22.85 points down to stand at 7,991.70. KAILASH and RAJESH EXPO were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 10.41% and 7.18% along with PEL and BHEL with an increase of 5.90% and 5.10% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include JUSTDIAL and JINDAL STEEL with a decrease of 10.35% and 8.32% along with DLF and DEN with a decrease of 8.09% and 5.50% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 125.74 points at 17,899.82 while the banking sector is up 91.37 points at 18,948.89 and the reality sector is down 56.40 points at 1,432.29. The Indian currency is up 0.09% at Rs 61.33 per dollar.

Oct 27, 2014

Sixth Straight Day of Positive Rally on Indian Stock Markets

A key Indian equities index started on a positive note Monday, opening nearly 110 points.

Oct 27, 2014

Sliding Gold Braces for More Jitters as Fed Meets

The Fed's two-day meeting, which begins on Tuesday, will also be watched for clues on whether any slowdown in Europe or elsewhere could affect the central bank's monetary policy.

Oct 27, 2014

Gold Slips, Poised for Weekly Loss on Strong US Data, Dollar

Bullion's dip comes despite a tumble in US stock futures and gains in other safe-havens such as bonds.

Oct 24, 2014

BSE closes points 211.58 up on Oct 22

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 211.58 points up to stand at 26,787.23. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 68.15 points up to stand at 7,995.90. PMCFIN and JINDALSTEEL were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 16.82% and 10.17% along with DHFL and NATCO PHARMA LTD. with an increase of 9.05% and 8.83% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include KAILASH and HAVELLS with a decrease of 12.39% and 3.43% along with PTC and NCC with a decrease of 2.32% and 2.21% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 519.45 points at 18,020.89 while the banking sector is up 35.31 points at 18,822.74 and the reality sector is up 6.04 points at 1,486.08. The Indian currency is down 0.11% at Rs 61.24 per dollar.

Oct 22, 2014

BSE closes points 145.80 up on Oct 21

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 145.80 points up to stand at 26,575.65. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 48.35 points up to stand at 7,879.40. BEML and JINDALSTEEL were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 17.03% and 7.46% along with EDELWEISS and PIIND with an increase of 7.19% and 7.08% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include SUZLON and EXIDE INDUSTRIES LTD. with a decrease of 4.97% and 4.57% along with SOUTHBANK and GUJRATGAS with a decrease of 3.79% and 3.34% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 113.23 points at 17,501.44 while the banking sector is up 223.04 points at 18,787.43 and the reality sector is up 37.88 points at 1,480.04. The Indian currency is down 0.05% at Rs 61.33 per dollar.

Oct 21, 2014

BSE closes points 321.32 up on Oct 20

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 321.32 points up to stand at 26,429.85. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 99.70 points up to stand at 7,879.40. TORRENT POWER LTD. and SKS MICROFINANCE LTD. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.60% and 8.88% along with HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD. and TVS MOTOR COMPANY LTD. with an increase of 7.28% and 6.55% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include DEN and JINDAL STEEL and POWER LTD. with a decrease of 8.81% and 8.58% along with KAILASH and GVK POWER and INFRASTRUCTURE LTD. with a decrease of 8.32% and 5.62% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 369.44 points at 17,388.21 while the banking sector is up 324.17 points at 18,564.39 and the reality sector is up 12.52 points at 1,442.16. The Indian currency is down 0.29% at Rs 61.26 per dollar.

Oct 20, 2014