Markets close above day's lows, Sensex up 34 points (Third Lead)June 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets came off the day's lows to close 34 points in the green Tuesday. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 14,892.93 points, ended at 14,874.91 points (provisional) - 34.28 points or 0.23 percent above Monday's close.
Markets claw into green in afternoon tradeApril 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets swung back into the green about 90 minutes before end of trade Wednesday after being in the red since the opening bell. A key index was ruling 0.86 percent higher than its previous close around this time.
Indian equities end week on a high as global cues strengthen (Weekly Review)March 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets climbed several notches into the green in the week just ended, enthused by strong sentiments across global bourses and short covering on account of futures and options contract expiry Thursday. A key index closed 12.06 percent higher than its previous weekly close.
Markets end in the green after volatile tradingMarch 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed in the green Friday after fluctuating around its previous closing figure through most part of the day. A key index ended trade 0.45 percent higher than its previous close.
Markets end in green after fluctuating tradeMarch 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed in the green Friday, with a key index fluctuating through most part of the day and ending trade 0.45 percent higher than its previous close. The 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensitive index (Sensex), which opened at 10,036.8 points, ended at 10,048.49 - a rise of 45.39 points or 0.45 percent from its previous close.
Markets close in green on surprise rallyMarch 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed in the green Wednesday as a late rally sent a key index surging by 2.08 percent from its previous close. The 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensitive index (Sensex), which opened at 9,442.3 points, shut shop at 9,667.9 points - a rise of 196.86 points or 2.08 percent.
Markets close marginally lower after volatile tradeFebruary 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities ended trade in the red after a volatile session Wednesday, but managed to limit losses compared to other Asian markets. A key index lost 0.22 percent over its previous close.
Markets rise steadily in afternoon tradeJanuary 26th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets, which opened higher Tuesday, kept rising during mid-day trade, with a key index ruling about 3.02 percent higher than its last close at around 1:30 p.m. The sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (Sensex) was at 8,950.38 points, 3.02 percent or 261.8 points higher than its previous close.
Global cues keep markets edgy, volatility on the riseJanuary 23rd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were edgy this week as global economic cues remained negative, resulting in high volatility in this week's trade. A key index closed about 7 percent down Friday over its close the previous week.
Markets keep bleedingJanuary 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - It was another depressing day at the Indian equities markets Wednesday with a key index ending trade 3.91 percent lower than its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened trade at 8,900.78 points against the previous close of 9,100.55, ended at 8,744.29 points (provisionally).
Markets gain in afternoon tradeJanuary 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets rose during afternoon trade Monday, with a key index ruling in the positive terrain 30 minutes before close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened Monday at 9,381.78 points, against the previous close at 9,323.59, was ruling at 9,391.73 points, 0.73 percent or 68.14 points above its previous close.
Markets close marginally higher after dull tradeJanuary 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were up marginally at closing bell Monday with a key index ending trade 0.06 percent up over its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened Monday at 9,381.78 points against the previous close at 9,323.59, shut shop at 9,329.57 points, 0.06 percent or 5.98 points above its previous close.
Markets rise marginally in early tradeJanuary 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets opened lower Tuesday but rose marginally higher in the opening minutes, with a key index gaining 0.25 percent over its previous close. About 15 minutes into trading, the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was at 10,301.52 points, a rise of 25.92 points or 0.25 percent from its previous close of 10,275.60 points.
Markets quiet in morning tradingDecember 30th, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets moved in a tight range Wednesday morning with a key index trading a marginal 0.44 percent above Tuesday's close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was trading at 9,759.3 points just before noon, a rise of 43.14 points or 0.44 percent from its previous close of 9,716.16 points.
Markets rise as trading begins on last day of yearDecember 30th, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equity markets rose soon after the opening bell on the last day of 2008, with a key index gaining by 0.58 percent about 15 minutes into trade. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened the day at 9,806.64 points against Tuesday's close at 9,716.16 points and was at 9,772.45 points about 15 minutes into trading, 0.58 percent higher than its previous close.