Markets settle higher for 2nd day; Nifty jumps over 1 per cent

Equity indices ended higher for the second straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty rallying over 1 per cent, helped by across-the-board buying and recovery in the US and Asian markets. Foreign fund inflows also added to the momentum. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 578.51 points or 0.98 per cent to settle at…

Sensex falls 400 points, Nifty down at 17,536

The Sensex and Nifty opened in the red on Tuesday for a second straight session, ahead of domestic and US inflation data due later in the day. Investors are focusing on the earnings season for cues on the impact of a price surge on companies. The NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.78 per cent or 138.25 points at 17,536.70,…

Sensex, Nifty fall as Omicron spread weighs on sentiment

Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Tuesday, dragged down by IT and banking stocks, as the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant unnerved investors globally ahead of a bevy of key central bank meetings later this week. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.61% at 17,255 by 9:16 am, while the…

Paytm shares fall sharply on day 2: What should you do?

The shares of Paytm’s parent firm, One97 Communications Limited, continued to fall sharply for the second straight trading session, leading to a big drop in market capitalisation. The market capitalisation of Paytm plunged below Rs 1 lakh crore after shares of the digital payments firm failed to recover on day 2.…

Petrol, diesel prices rise for 2nd straight day. Check latest rates

State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have hiked fuel prices for the second straight day as global crude oil rates gain momentum. Petrol and diesel rates across the country were increased by 35 paise each. Both petrol and diesel are retailing at record high rates in the country and prices are expected to go up…

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne to miss Belgium’s opening match against Russia, to join squad after 1st game

HIGHLIGHTS De Bruyne will miss Belgium’s opening match against Russia on Saturday De Bruyne only linked up with the squad on Monday after having a minor operation injuries He is expected to play a part in Belgium’s second game against Denmark Belgium’s star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will not play in…