Sensex, Nifty open flat as financial stocks slide; Britannia tanks 4%

Indian shares were largely unchanged on Tuesday as gains in automobile and pharmaceutical stocks offset a fall in Britannia Industries after a weak quarterly results report. The blue chip NSE Nifty 50 index was flat at 18,069.45 while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.03% to 60,524.61 by 9:25 am. In Mumbai…

Sensex, Nifty end lower as metal stocks drag: Check top gainers and losers

Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday with losses in metal stocks and heavyweight Reliance Industries outweighing gains in automobile and realty companies. The blue chip NSE Nifty 50 index closed down 0.23% at 17,888.95, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.18% to end at 60,029.06. However, small and mid-cap…

Domestic shares rise on auto, telecom boost ahead of cabinet meeting

Indian shares edged higher on Wednesday, boosted by gains in some energy stocks, while automobile and telecom companies jumped after local media reported that the government was considering incentives and financial relief for the sectors. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was 0.19% higher at 17,412.60 by 9:25 am, and…