Sensex, Nifty tumble as Covid cases cross 2-crore mark
Sensex, Nifty tumble as Covid cases cross 2-crore mark
The NSE Nifty 50 index dropped 0.94% to 14,496.5, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.95% lower at 48,253.51, after swinging in choppy trading for most of the session.
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UPDATED: May 4, 2021 17:41 IST
Economists from several institutions have warned of the impact of the ongoing second wave of infections. (Photo: Reuters)
Indian shares ended at their lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday, dragged by heavyweight financials, energy and IT stocks, as domestic coronavirus cases crossed the grim milestone of 20 million.
The NSE Nifty 50 index dropped 0.94% to 14,496.5, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.95% lower at 48,253.51, after swinging in choppy trading for most of the session.
Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher; steel companies surge amid volatility
Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher; steel companies surge amid volatility
The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 0.2% higher at 14,894.9, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.06% to 49,765.94. Both indexes rose more than 1 per cent each earlier in the session.
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UPDATED: April 29, 2021 16:40 IST
Steelmakers Tata Steel Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd were among the biggest gainers on the Nifty 50 on Thursday, surging 6.2% and 9.6%, respectively, to record highs. (Photo: Reuters)
Indian shares ended at their highest level since mid-March in a volatile session on Thursday as a surge in stocks of steelmakers, following changes to China s tariffs on the metal, offset losses in automakers.
Sensex, Nifty mark best day in a month on earnings cheer
Sensex, Nifty mark best day in a month on earnings cheer
The NSE Nifty 50 index jumped 1.44% to 14,864.55, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 1.61% to 49,733.84.
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UPDATED: April 28, 2021 17:27 IST
Both indexes saw their best day since March 30 and marked three straight sessions of gains, following a pandemic-led slump in recent weeks. (Photo: Reuters)
Indian shares closed sharply higher on Wednesday as financial and auto stocks surged following a set of strong quarterly results, with motorbike maker TVS Motor clocking its best session in more than one-and-a-half years.
The NSE Nifty 50 index jumped 1.44% to 14,864.55, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 1.61% to 49,733.84. Both indexes saw their best day since March 30 and marked three straight sessions of gains, following a pandemic-led slump in recent weeks.
Domestic shares end higher as banks, metal stocks gain
Domestic shares end higher as banks, metal stocks gain
The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.16% up at 14,653.05, while the S&P BSE Sensex added 1.15% to end at 48,944.14.
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UPDATED: April 27, 2021 16:37 IST
Among sectors, metal stocks led gains as it gained 2.7%, with Tata Steel jumping 3.9%. (Photo: Reuters/Representational image)
Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by gains in banks and metal stocks, as investors looked ahead to a slew of blue-chip corporate earnings later this week.
The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.16% up at 14,653.05, while the S&P BSE Sensex added 1.15% to end at 48,944.14.