2015

A benchmark index for Indian stock markets registered its steepest fall in over five months on global cues, as also worries over a host of factors such as a weakening rupee, fall in international crude prices and lack of positive domestic trigger. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) fell 538.12 points, Read More

The stock market will remain open for normal trading on February 28 (a Saturday), the day Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the first full Budget of the Narendra Modi government. Market regulator SEBI has accepted the “strong recommendations” of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to keep the bourses open. Read More

Benchmark share indices are likely to open lower amid weak Asian cues and overnight losses on Wall Street. Further, markets are likely to remain volatile in the latter half of the trading session ahead of the January F&O expiry tomorrow. At 8:30AM, the early indicator SGX Nifty was down 18 Read More

Markets are likely to open higher on Monday, amid firm global cues, with financial shares in focus after encouraging earnings from private banking major HDFC Bank. Further, with foreign investors turning buyers on Friday will also help boost sentiment. At 8:25AM, the early indicator SGX Nifty was up 3 points Read More

Sensex gains 200 points led by metal, auto; Hindalco up 4% The 30-share Sensex is up 221 points at 28,449 and the 50-share Nifty has climbed 63 points at 8,589.

Ban on exports hurts potato growers At the time of sowing, potato prices had increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,600 a quintal, resulting in farmers increasing crop acreage

(Bloomberg) — Most Indian stocks fell, with the benchmark index poised to retreat from a record, as some investors judged recent gains to be excessive. Tata Motors Ltd., owner of Jaguar Land Rover, and Housing Development Finance Corp., the biggest mortgage lender, dropped after climbing to an all-time high yesterday. Idea Cellular Ltd. retreated after Read More