Investors poorer by Rs 6.5 trillion in two days as Sensex tanks over 1,500 points
NEW DELHI: A decline in equities for two sessions has eroded investors’ wealth by more than Rs 6.57 trillion. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 872.28 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 58,773.87 points on Monday. In two straight sessions, the benchmark index has tanked 1,524.13 points or 2.52 per cent. The weak trend […]
Investors’ wealth tumble over Rs 4.48 lakh crore as markets plummet
NEW DELHI: Investors’ wealth tumbled Rs 4.48 lakh crore during day trade on Friday with the BSE benchmark plummeting 1,488 points tracking weak global trends. The 30-share benchmark index tumbled 1,488.01 points during the day to 57,307.08. The market capitalization of BSE-listed tanked Rs 4,48,223.31 crore to Rs 2,61,18,730.57 crore during the day. “Equity markets […]
Sensex cracks 1,159 points; Nifty slumps below 17,900
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex plunged 1,159 points on Thursday following an across-the-board selloff as monthly derivatives expired amid a weak trend in global markets. The 30-share index tanked 1,158.63 points or 1.89 per cent to close at 59,984.70. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty plummeted 353.70 points or 1.94 per cent to 17,857.25. ITC was […]
Sensex snaps 4-day losing run on earnings optimism
MUMBAI: Equity indices returned to winning ways on Monday after a four-session losing streak as investors piled into energy, finance and IT stocks ahead of the earnings season. Markets shrugged off lacklustre global cues and a depreciating rupee as investors wagered on healthy corporate earnings amid resumption of economic activities, traders said. The 30-share BSE […]
Sensex rallies 364 points; Nifty ends above 15,850
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 364 points on Monday, driven by gains in index majors Reliance Industries, Infosys and TCS amid a positive trend in global equities. The 30-share index ended 363.79 points or 0.69 per cent higher at 52,950.63, while the broader NSE Nifty surged 122.10 points or 0.77 per cent to 15,885.15. […]
Sensex ends 139 points higher; Nifty tops 15,850
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex rose 139 points on Friday following gains in ICICI Bank, ITC and SBI amid a largely positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE index ended 138.59 points or 0.26 per cent higher at 52,975.80, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 32 points or 0.20 per cent to 15,856.05. ICICI […]
Sensex rises 134 points; Nifty tops 15,850
AMARAVATI: Equity benchmark Sensex jumped 134 points on Wednesday, tracking gains mainly in IT stocks, despite weak global cues. The 30-share BSE index ended 134.32 points or 0.25 per cent higher at 52,904.05, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 41.60 points or 0.26 per cent to 15,853.95. Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the […]
Sensex drops 283 points; Nifty ends below 15,700
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex gave up early gains and tumbled 283 points on Wednesday following losses in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC and ICICI Bank. The 30-share BSE index ended 282.63 points or 0.54 per cent lower at 52,306.08. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty declined 85.80 points or 0.54 per cent to 15,686.95. Kotak […]
Nine of top-10 firms gain Rs 2.41 trillion in market capitalization; HDFC Bank, RIL lead chart
NEW DELHI: Nine of the 10 most valued companies together added Rs 2,41,177.27 crore in market valuation last week, in line with a strong broader market, with HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries topping the list. During the last trading week, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,807.93 points or 3.70 per cent. From the top-10 […]
Sensex recaptures 50,000-level; Nifty above 15,000
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 613 points to settle above the 50,000-mark on Tuesday, driven by gains in index-heavyweights HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance amid a positive trend in global markets. At the closing bell, the 30-share BSE index was quoted 612.60 points or 1.24 per cent higher at 50,193.33. Similarly, the […]
Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher
MUMBAI: Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher after a volatile session on Friday amid positive cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 28.35 points or 0.06 per cent higher at 48,832.03. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty rose 36.40 points or 0.25 per cent to 14,617.85. Asian Paints was the top gainer […]
Sensex sheds 155 points; Nifty slips below 14,850
MUMBAI: Equity benchmark Sensex dropped 155 points on Friday, tracking losses in index heavyweights ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank amid largely negative cues from global markets. The 30-share BSE index ended 154.89 points or 0.31 per cent lower at 49,591.32. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty slipped 38.95 points or 0.26 per cent to […]
Sensex tumbles 871 points; Nifty tanks below 14,650
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex tanked 871 points on Monday, dragged by a selloff in financial stocks as spiking COVID-19 cases spooked investors and fanned concerns over economic recovery. After plunging over 1,400 points earlier in the day, the 30-share BSE index pared some losses to finish at 49,159.32, down 870.51 points or 1.74 per […]
Sensex tanks 627 points; Nifty ends below 14,700
MUMBAI: Equity benchmark Sensex tanked 627 points on Wednesday, dragged by losses in index majors HDFC twins, Reliance Industries, and Infosys amid a negative trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE index ended 627.43 points or 1.25 per cent lower at 49,509.15, and the broader NSE Nifty slumped 154.40 points or 1.04 per cent to […]
Seven of top 10 companies lose over Rs 1 trillion in market capitalisation
NEW DELHI: Seven of the 10 most valued domestic companies witnessed a combined erosion of Rs 1,07,566.64 crore from their market valuation last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for around half of the losses. Last week, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 849.74 points or 1.70 per cent. Only Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever […]
Sensex rallies 568 points; Nifty reclaims 14,500 level
NEW DELHI: Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 568 points and Nifty reclaimed the 14,500 mark on Friday, tracking gains in index majors HDFC twins, HUL and ICICI Bank amid a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE index ended 568.38 points or 1.17 per cent higher at 49,008.50. The broader NSE Nifty surged 182.40 points […]