Sensex, Nifty flat as banks counter gains in energy, tech

Indian shares were subdued in volatile trading on Thursday, as technology and energy sectors offset losses in banking stocks, while heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped more than 1% after a sharp fall in the previous session. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.12% at 17,436 by 9:19 am, while the benchmark…

Sensex, Nifty end 2% lower as Reliance weighs; Paytm falls over 12%

Indian shares declined their most in seven months on Monday, dragged by heavyweight Reliance Industries, with losses in financial, auto and oil and gas shares pulling indexes further. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index ended down 1.96% at 17,416.55, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex declined 1.96% to 58,465.89. Both…

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…

Sensex hits all-time highs on Reliance, Asian markets boost

Indian shares hit record highs on Monday, boosted by heavyweight Reliance Industries and firmer Asian markets after a weak US jobs report raised hopes that the Federal Reserve could continue its massive economic support for a longer period. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.44 per cent at 17,399.75 by 0346 GMT…

Sensex down over 200 points, Nifty down as financial stocks slip

Indian shares slipped on Friday, dragged by financial stocks and heavyweight Tata Steel, with sentiment dented by Asian shares that fell on a stronger dollar and worries about an early tapering of stimulus by the U.S. Federal Reserve. By 9:19 am, the blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.71% at 16,451.50, while the…

Sensex crosses 56,000 for 1st time, Nifty opens higher on banking boost

Indian shares opened at record highs on Wednesday, boosted by heavyweight HDFC Bank after the country’s central bank relaxed restrictions on the private-sector lender for sourcing new credit cards. By 9:19 am, the blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was 0.39% higher at 16,678.95, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex…

Tokyo Olympics: Gold medal race thrown wide open in 2 men’s boxing categories as world champions bow out

HIGHLIGHTS Kurt Walker pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament with a 4-1 win over Uzbekistan’s world champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov Two hours later, Russian light heavyweight Imam Khataev then stunned Kazakh world champ Bekzad Nurdauletov Walker wouldn’t have participated at the Olympics…