Sensex plunges 243 points to 13-month low as China concerns outweigh MAT relief

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 17:43

The 50-share Nifty after recapturing the 7,800-mark in early trade to touch a high of 7,862.55, succumbed to selling pressure and cracked the 7,700-level to a low of 7,699.25 before settling at 68.85 points or 0.88 per cent lower at 7,717.00.

Sensex jumps 242 points; Nifty crosses 7,800 level

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 10:40

Markets cheered the government's move to waive MAT on capital gains made by FIIs retrospectively.

Sensex crashes 587 points to over 1-year low on slowing growth

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 17:48

In tandem with overall trends, the BSE small-cap and mid- cap indices lost 2.17 and 1.96 percent, respectively.

Sensex regains 26K in volatile trade, still down 280 points

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 10:27

Country's key macro-data with slower GDP growth of April-June quarter, subdued Asian cues amid weakness in China's economy, loomed over the trading sentiments.

Sensex gets into reverse gear on rain woes, loses 109 points

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 19:14

The markets Monday rode a roller-coaster for large part of the day ahead of GDP numbers as the benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its course closing lower by over 109 points and the NSE Nifty was tucked below the 8,000-mark, mainly due to monsoon pain and a faltering rupee.

Sensex trips 109 points ahead of GDP data; Nifty down 31 points

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 16:42

In a highly volatile trade, market benchmark Sensex Monday dropped over 109 points and the Nifty slipped below the 8,000-mark due to selling by funds and retail investors ahead of the release of June quarter GDP data and weakness in domestic currency.

Sensex climbs over 400 points, Nifty regains 8,000-mark

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 09:54

The benchmark BSE Sensex rallied over 400 points in mid-session trade Friday on continued buying by investors as the September series in the derivatives segment began on a strong note.

Nifty rebounds 157 points on positive global cues

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 20:20

The F&O expiry day saw the bulls back with vengeance after five days of anxiety, sparked by buoyant global cues as the benchmark Nifty rallied by 157.10 points to end at 7,948.95 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Sensex springs up 517 points after Fed signals rate hike delay

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:59

The broader NSE Nifty too surged by 157 points to reclaim the 7,900-mark.

Sensex rises over 500 points; Wall Street recovery boosts sentiment

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 13:47

India`s stock markets gained 2 percent on Thursday, their biggest single-day percentage gain in seven-and-a-half months, as upbeat global equity markets sparked a wave of bargain-hunting ahead of the expiry of derivative contracts.

China move fails to calm nerves, Sensex tanks 318 points

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:34

The relief rally proved to be short-lived when the benchmark BSE Sensex on Wednesday failed to capitalise on the previous session's gains, falling 318 points to settle below the 26,000-mark, as investors steered clear of risky bets.