BSE Sensex

Sensex ends above 20,000, Nifty at 2013-high on FII buying

Mumbai: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex on Friday closed above the much-awaited 20,000 mark after a gap of 100 days and the NSE Nifty closed at its highest level in 2013 on heavy buying in auto, consumer durables, FMCG and banking shares amid improvement in IIP suggesting pick-up in growth. After a better start, the 30-share Sensex ended higher by 143.58 points, or 0.73 per cent to 20,082.62, a level last seen on January 30. The index had touched 20,000-mark in the last few sessions but on Friday closed above the key level on sustained buying by FIIs.

The broad-based National Stock Exchange (NSE) index Nifty rose by 44.60 points, or 0.74 per cent to calendar year's highest level of 6,094.75. Similarly, MCX-SX flagship index SX40 closed up by 80.66 points, or 0.68 per cent, at 11,874.70. Brokers said trading sentiment was bolstered on robust inflow of foreign funds into the domestic markets amid data showing industrial production during March improved to 2.5 per cent, raising hopes of economic growth crossing 6 per cent mark in the current fiscal.

"Indian indices rose once again today on the back of gains in several of the index stocks across sectors. Auto stocks gained the most in today's trade, while banking stocks also were among major gainers. Supportive Asian and European cues helped," said Dipen Shah, Head of Private Client Group Research, Kotak Securities.

In 30-scrip Sensex, 18 stocks gained led by Maruti Suzuki, ITC Ltd., Bajaj Auto, 

Sensex closes 120 points down; banks, realty stocks take a breather

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Sensex registers biggest gain in 7 months, surges 387 points

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Sensex plunges 211 points to 7-month low

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Sensex ends 239 points down; Bharti, Tata, Reliance dip

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Sensex continues losing streak, hits fresh 4-month low

Falling for the sixth day in a row, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark Sensex on Friday hit fresh four months low by losing over 57 points as cautious investors refrained from buying on current political worries amid weak global cues. ...  

Sensex up 208 pts as lower core inflation fuels rate cut hopes

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Sensex at two-week high, up 161 points

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Sensex falls to three-month low; blue chips hit

The Sensex fell more than 1 per cent to its lowest close in three months on Tuesday, as blue chips such as ICICI Bank were hit by growing caution ahead of the 2013/14 budget to be unveiled later this week. Falls also tracked a sell-off in global equities as investors feared a resurgence of the euro zone debt crisis after Italy's inconclusive election results. ...  

Sensex gains for third day, ends 7 points up

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Sensex ends flat; ONGC gains, cement stocks fall

The Sensex ended flat on Thursday as Infosys and other software services exporters fell ahead of their upcoming earnings results, while cement maker fell on near-term outlook concerns. ...  

Sensex closes 126 points down

Indian equity benchmarks extended losses in afternoon trade on account of profit booking, weighed down by metals, FMCG, technology, healthcare, capital goods and HDFC pack. ...  

Sensex shrugs off UPA's FDI win, closes in red

Equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty were trading in the red after the vote on Foreign Direct Investment or FDI in multi-brand retail in Rajya Sabha on Friday. ...  

BSP support to FDI lifts Sensex, closes 95 pts up

In volatile trade, the BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday wiped out early losses to close with a 95-point gain on late buying amid BSP throwing its weight behind the UPA government on FDI issue in Rajya Sabha. ...  

Sensex closes 44 points higher; RIL gains 0.87 pc

The BSE benchmark Sensex on Wednesday closed 44 points higher on buying support on optimism that the government would succeed in getting Parliament approval to its decision to allow foreign investment in retail. ...  

SBI, Tata Steel shares drag Sensex 163 points down

Mumbai: Falling for the second straight day, the BSE benchmark Sensex on Friday tanked by 163 points as 3-4 per cent losses in SBI, Tata Steel and ONGC shares on muted September quarter performance soured the sentiment, amid a weak global trend. The Sensex, which had lost 56 points in the previous session, opened higher at 18,894.42 but failed to sustain the initial momentum to close 162.58 points, or 0.86...  

Sensex send 54 points up; Cipla, SBI, ACC, Ambuja gain

Mumbai: The Sensex rose for a fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, as drug maker Cipla jumped after posting a surge in quarterly earnings, while State Bank of India rose on hopes for rising demand for loans in the holiday season. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 54.51 points to close at 18,817.38 while the 50-share NSE Nifty rose 20.20 points to 5,724.40. Cipla provisionally rose 4.2 per cent, while State Bank...  

Sensex jumps 181 points to one-week high

Mumbai: Festive spirits sparked strong buying in consumer durables banks, auto and realty stocks, helping the benchmark Sensex post a robust 181-point gain on Thursday to close at one-week high of 18,791.93, tracking positive trends in global markets. The BSE benchmark index resumed in a quiet manner but gained momentum post-noon as investors pumped in fresh funds. After touching day's high of 18,806.56, the Sensex closed at 18,791.93 -- up...  

Sensex rallies 174 pts ahead of Infosys earnings, IIP data

Mumbai: Shrugging off negative sentiments, the Sensex on Thursday rallied nearly 174 points to close at 18,804.75 on all-round buying amid hopes of better-than-expected September quarter earnings from Infosys and HDFC Bank, and growth in industrial production data on Friday. Brokers said investors were also enthused by Finance Minister P Chidambaram's comment in Tokyo that there was no serious threat of downgrade of the country's credit rating by Standard and...  

Sensex ends 62 points down; Airtel biggest loser

Mumbai: The BSE benchmark index Sensex ended 62 points down at 18,632.17 on profit-booking mainly in metal, PSU and capital goods stocks, amid a fall in global markets. The 30-share index resumed lower and hovered in a narrow range of 18,670.48 to 18,573.18 points before closing at 18,632.17 points, a loss of 62.24 points or 0.33 per cent. The NSE 50-share Nifty also ended lower by 10.45 points, or 0.18...