Sensex, Nifty open higher as energy stocks gain; ONGC rises

Indian shares extended gains to a third session early on Wednesday, with energy stocks leading a broad-based advance, and Oil and Natural Gas Corp surged as oil prices peaked to multi-year highs. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.27% to 17,868.70, while the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.23% at 59,885.39 by 9:30 am.…

RIL, Infosys, TCS, GAIL, Alok Industries, ZEEL, Adani Green, Federal Bank, Srei Infra Finance stocks in focus

Nifty futures were trading 115 points or 0.65 per cent down at 17,595.50 on Singaporean Exchange, indicating a sell-off in BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 on Tuesday. Domestic cues remain positive as economic activities gain further momentum, but the elevated valuations along with multiple global concerns…

Sensex opens 300 points lower, Nifty remains weak as banking stocks drag

Indian shares were set on Friday for their first weekly drop in six as markets fell for a third straight session, weighed down by losses in banks and automakers. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was 0.62% lower at 17,509.4 by 0346 GMT and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.64% to 58,745.22. Indian equities…

Sensex, Nifty open flat as auto stocks offset gains in state-run banks

Indian shares opened flat on Thursday as auto stocks negated gains in public sector banks, with lingering concerns about global economic recovery also weighing on market sentiment. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.04% to 17,703.9 by 9:20 am and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was 0.05% lower at 59,384.8.…

Sensex, Nifty open lower as banking and IT stocks extend losses

Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday, moving further away from record highs scaled last week, as banking and technology stocks extended falls. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.51% to 17,657.95 by 9:14 am, and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex fell 0.62% to 59,296.54. Broader negative sentiment also weighed…

Sensex, Nifty open flat as tech erases energy gains

Indian shares opened flat on Tuesday, hovering near record highs scaled last week, as gains in auto and energy stocks countered losses in tech and real estate scrips. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was down 0.01% at 17,853.75 by 9:22 am and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex eased 0.07% to 60,038.66. Energy shares rose…

Sensex, Nifty open higher as auto and banking stocks gain

Indian shares opened higher on Monday, hovering near record highs and advancing for the third straight session, helped by gains in auto and bank stocks. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.41% to 17,926.85 by 9:15 am, and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.45% at 60,321.52. Indian shares have outperformed…

Sensex, Nifty open higher as metal and banking stocks gain

Indian shares edged up in early trade on Thursday to hover near record highs, led by metal and banking stocks, as investors overlooked signs of a slightly hawkish tilt by the U.S. Federal Reserve overnight. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.65% to 17,661.45 by 9:16 am, and the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex rose…

Sensex, Nifty extend record momentum on banking boost

Indian shares scaled record highs on Friday and were set to post a weekly gain of more than 1%, as banking stocks jumped a day after the country’s finance minister laid out details for the establishment of a bad bank. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index rose 0.52% to 17,721.0 by 9:27 am, having hit a record of…

Sensex, Nifty near record highs as retail inflation eases

Indian shares opened near record highs on Tuesday after data showed the country’s retail inflation eased to a four-month low, while Zee Entertainment surged 10% after top investors sought the removal of its chief executive from its board. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.3% at 17,407.65 by 9:16 am, and…