Markets

Sensex cracks over 550 pts; Nifty drops below 10,600

The 30-share index plummeted 551.74 points, or 1.55 per cent, to 35,121.51 in the opening session. All stocks in the index were trading in the red, the NSE Nifty slumped 172.95 points, or 1.62 per cent, to 10,520.75.

Dec 10, 2018

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Key Indian equity indices open in red amid negative global cues

At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-scrip Nifty, which had closed at 10,782.90 on Wednesday, was quoting at 10,708.55, down by 74.35 points or 0.69 per cent.

Dec 6, 2018

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Sensex opens 200 points up amid easing US-China trade tension

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 36,396.69 from its previous close at 36,194.30 on Friday. At 9.26 a.m., the Sensex traded at 36,337.41 higher by 143.11 points or 0.40 per cent.

Dec 3, 2018

Markets may take a pause to consolidate recent gains

Traders watchful of US-China trade truce impact on crude and rupee and domestic election results.

Dec 3, 2018

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Market optimism trumps uncertainties in November

Technical experts expect continuing bull run through December barring a disastrous state election result for the Modi government.

Dec 1, 2018

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Sensex, Nifty trade flat; rupee gains

Financials, oil and gas stocks witnessed selling pressure on the BSE while telecom stocks traded flat. In contrast, IT, realty, Teck (technology, entertainment and media) stocks outperformed the benchmark index, gaining 1-2 per cent.

Nov 30, 2018

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Sensex, Nifty surge by 1%; IT stocks slip into red on strong rupee

The financials were up by over 1 per cent while selling pressure was witnessed in the IT stocks as the rupee strengthened to Rs 69.89 per US dollar from its previous close of 70.62.

Nov 29, 2018

Asia stocks advance, dollar struggles on signs of more cautious Fed

Gains in Asia were tempered by investor jitters ahead of high-stakes trade talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina.

Nov 29, 2018

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GST rate cut benefits: Jump in complaints against FMCG firms

The increase in a number of complaints highlights the challenges faced by the manufacturers to ensure that the cost of products in their basket is reduced in accordance with the GST rate cuts.

Nov 27, 2018

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious amid weak global cues

According to analysts, investors remain cautious due to uncertainty over US-China trade war, domestic state elections and dimming global outlook on account of sharp fall in oil prices.

Nov 27, 2018

Elections, futures settlements expected to roil market week

Top indices could remain range-bound despite smart gains early on as oil and currency volatility persists

Nov 26, 2018

China eats into world's largest natural gas reserve as Total exits Iran's South Pars

Total, whose footprints are writ large in the oil exploration history of the Middle East, was the first western firm to invest in Iran, following the lifting of US sanctions in 2015.

Nov 26, 2018

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Sensex, Nifty turn choppy as IT, pharma stocks fall

The NSE Nifty too witnessed similar movement and was trading 10.15 points or 0.09 per cent, higher at 10,536.75.

Nov 26, 2018

Petrol and diesel prices: Here's why one-year low in crude oil prices doesn't reflect in India

Domestic fuel prices suffer a lag in reflecting international price fall because of weakening rupee and various government levies.

Nov 25, 2018

Bittersweet surplus: Farmers, governments in crisis as sugar output surges

India overtakes Brazil as biggest producer of sugar but disenchantment over falling prices fuels anger among farmers and causes headache for the government.

Nov 24, 2018