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The markets ended marginally higher after a volatile session with the Sensex and Nifty closing in green with gains of 0.1 per cent at 40,487 and 11,938. (Photo: File)

Investors should look for stock specific bets

Sectorally it was a mixed bag with Auto leading the pack with gains of 0.8 per cent, followed by metals, oil and gas and energy.

11 Dec 2019 1:44 AM

During the day, the domestic unit fluctuated between a high of 70.85 and a low of 71.04 and finally ended the day at 70.92 against the US dollar, the highest closing level since November 5 when the unit settled at 70.69.

Rupee rises 12 paise to 1-month high of 70.92 against US dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee gained ground on the back of stable crude oil prices and a weaker dollar index.

10 Dec 2019 6:50 PM

Yes Bank was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack with 10.05 per cent decline, followed by PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, ITC, TCS, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp, M&M and HCL Tech, which lost up to 2.66 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex tumbles nearly 250 points; Nifty ends below 11,900

BSE Sensex closed 247.55 points or 0.61 per cent lower at 40,239.88.

10 Dec 2019 4:10 PM

Top losers in the Sensex pack in early trade included Yes Bank, TCS, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid, Infosys, Axis Bank, ITC and IndusInd Bank, falling up to 2.22 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex drops 33 points in early trade; IT stocks drag

The 30-share index was trading 33.67 points or 0.08 per cent lower at 40,453.76 in morning trade.

10 Dec 2019 10:12 AM

At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 70.98, then gathered momentum and touched 70.94 against the US dollar, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close.

Rupee rises 10 paise to 70.94 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said investors were optimistic about the US-China trade talks.

10 Dec 2019 10:05 AM

Lot of brokers who trade in their own account also participate in OFS by using their clients’ account to avail benefits of discount in the retail category.

Glitches at BSE, NSE cause trouble for investors in OFS

According to sources, exchanges system is not able to handle such a large number of transactions at the closing time.

10 Dec 2019 1:35 AM

On the other hand, realty was the biggest loser followed by media, IT and FMCG.

Market may look for signals from macro data

Sectorally it was a mixed bag with auto leading the pack with gains of 0.8 per cent, followed by metals, oil and gas and energy.

10 Dec 2019 1:34 AM

Markets regulator Sebi is also considering tightening the rules to prevent misuse of client funds and securities by brokerages.

Banks begin fact check on pledged securities

Some banks are even considering reducing exposure to smaller brokers.

10 Dec 2019 1:22 AM

Spot gold for 24 Karat gold in Delhi was trading marginally lower by Rs 32 on stronger rupee and overnight fall in gold prices. The spot rupee was trading around 7 paise stronger against the dollar during the day, HDFC Securities Senior Analyst (Commodities) Tapan Patel said. (Photo: Representational)

Gold slides Rs 32 on stronger rupee, global cues

However, silver prices rose Rs 46 to Rs 44,691 per kg from Rs 44,645 per kg in the previous trade.

09 Dec 2019 4:32 PM

Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti, Reliance, Power Grid and Tata Steel. (Photo: File)

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

The 30-share BSE Sensex stabilised in afternoon trade and settled with gains of 42.28 points or 0.10 per cent at 40,487.43.

09 Dec 2019 4:09 PM

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in December fell by Rs 18, or 0.43 per cent, to Rs 4,188 per barrel.

Crude oil futures slip on weak global cues

Marketmen said the fall in crude oil futures was mostly due to trimming of positions by traders in tandem with a weak trend overseas.

09 Dec 2019 3:25 PM

The market will be looking forward to the release of industrial production, retail and wholesale inflation figures this week.

Market in corrective mode, may turn volatile

Analysts say traders and short term investors need to be cautious and should try to reduce weak long positions at 11950 and 12000 levels.

09 Dec 2019 1:15 AM

Passenger vehicles' production last month stood at 1,39,084 units as against 1,34,149 units in November 2018, an increase of 3.67 per cent, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing.

Maruti raises production by 4 per cent in Nov after 9 straight months of output cut

The company produced a total of 1,41,834 units in November as against 1,35,946 units in the year-ago month, MSI said.

08 Dec 2019 2:48 PM

Markets are expected to remain volatile this week as many factors globally and stock-specific (developments) will influence the bourses. US Fed meeting outcome will be a major international event, Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Securities & StockNote said. (Photo: File)

Global cues, macro-data to set tone for equity markets: Analysts

The US Federal Reserve interest rate decision on Thursday will be a major event that would be keenly tracked by markets globally.

08 Dec 2019 11:52 AM

FPIs invested Rs 1,424.6 crore on a net basis in the debt segment, resulting in a total net outflow of Rs 244.2 crore in December so far. (Photo: Representational)

FPIs turn net sellers in share markets in Dec amid weak macro data

According to the depositories data, foreign investors pulled out a net sum of Rs 1,668.8 crore from equities.

08 Dec 2019 11:20 AM

The market capitalisation (m-cap) of TCS jumped Rs 26,360.5 crore to Rs 7,96,612.51 crore at close on Friday.

Five of top-10 most valued firms add Rs 56,877 crore in market valuation

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Infosys were among the gainers.

08 Dec 2019 11:05 AM

The Sensex fell 334.44 points or 0.82 per cent to settle at 40,445, while Nifty shed 96.90 points or 0.81 per cent to close at 11,921.50.

Momentum indicators are weakening

Concerns over the fiscal deficit and a weakening rupee also dampened the mood.

07 Dec 2019 2:01 AM

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 71.30 and shuttled between a high of 71.19 and a low of 71.43. It finally finished at 71.20, lower by 9 paise.

Rupee settles 9 paise up at 71.20 against US dollar

Investor sentiments strengthened after the Reserve Bank of India signalled to continue with accommodative stance.

06 Dec 2019 5:35 PM

A day after the Reserve Bank surprisingly maintained status quo in its key policy rates and projected slower economic growth, investors turned cautious on Friday, weighed by weak macro indicators. (Photo: File)

Sensex slumps over 334 points; Nifty tumbles below 12,000

The BSE Sensex settled at 40,445.15, down 334.44 points or 0.82 per cent.

06 Dec 2019 4:15 PM

Prices of gold had closed at Rs 38,921 per 10 gram on Thursday.

Gold falls marginally, silver rises Rs 52

Gold is trading at Rs 38,895 per 10 gram in the national capital, according to HDFC Securities.

06 Dec 2019 3:00 PM

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