BSE Sensex

After a rough 2018, how will Indian stock markets perform in 2019?

As the year draws to a close, some of the latent strengths of the market are manifest. With more than $2 trillion in market capitalisation the Indian markets retains its place among the top 7 in the world.

Dec 31, 2018

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Rupee surges 19 paise against dollar in early trade

At the Interbank Foreign Exchange, the rupee opened on a strong note at 69.79 a dollar against the previous close of 70.14.

Dec 26, 2018

Rupee strengthens 50 paise to 69.94 against US dollar

The domestic unit opened with strength at Rs 70.05 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange and advanced further to 69.87 against the US dollar.

Dec 19, 2018

Rupee rises 37 paise to 71.19 against US dollar on falling crude prices

The rise in the rupee was also supported by dollar-selling by exporters and banks and the US unit's weakness against some currencies overseas ahead of US Federal Reserve Monetary policy decision Wednesday, traders said.

Dec 18, 2018

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Sensex reclaims 36,000, surges 307 points

For the 50-share NSE Nifty, the close came in at 10,888.35, higher by 82.90 points, or 0.77 per cent, after shuttling between 10,900.35 and 10,844.85.

Dec 17, 2018

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Bulls await overseas cues with domestic red rags of RBI, state elections gone

The Reserve Bank of India's clear signals under new leadership for a conformist path on key sticky issues prep up the markets.

Dec 15, 2018

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

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 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

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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

Sensex opens on positive note; Nifty below 10,700

The Sensex of the BSE opened at 35,492.62 and touched a high of 35,492.25 and a low of 35,336.77.

Nov 21, 2018

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Uncertain week ahead as domestic, global uncertainties persist

The week ahead is expected to see much caution as RBI board meeting promises some fireworks over government's differences with Urjit Patel

Nov 18, 2018

Rupee rises 10 paise against US dollar to 71.87

At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened higher at 71.94, and advanced 10 paise to 71.87 against the US dollar.

Nov 16, 2018

Sensex ends 119 pts higher; Nifty breaches 10,600 mark amid easing crude oil prices

The appreciation in rupee, firming trend in other Asian markets and a higher opening of European equities too influenced market mood.

Nov 15, 2018

Sensex up 46 points in choppy trade on better macro data

Major gainers include, Asian Paints, Coal India, Axis Bank, Adani Port, Vedanta, PowerGrid, TCS, Tata Steel and ONGC, rising up to 1.14 per cent.

Nov 13, 2018

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Sensex tumbles 346 points as crude prices, rupee concerns weigh

Further impacting domestic market sentiments, the Indian rupee again breached the 73-mark, dropping 57 paise (intra-day) to 73.07 against the dollar.

Nov 12, 2018

Equity indices erase gains ahead of key data release; crude prices rebound

The government would release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October and the industrial production data for September later in the day. The CPI data for September stood at 3.77 per cent, up from 3.69 in August.

Nov 12, 2018

Broad Asian surge augurs well for post Muhurat-day trading

Indian stocks are set for robust correction in the week ahead of Muhurat-day trading when the markets open after Thursday's holiday for Diwali Balipratipada.

Nov 8, 2018

Sensex down 150 points, rupee at 73

"The decline in the domestic currency is because of the US dollar, which is stronger as the their economy is doing well. As far as markets are concerned, the volatility is expected to continue. It is trading in a tight range and will continue for few months," Astha Jain, Senior Analyst, Hem Securities.

Nov 5, 2018