Sensex holds on to gains, 140 points up in afternoonJune 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were trading on a high Monday, with a key index rising 140 point from its last closing figure about 90 minutes before the closing bell. Just before 2 p.m., the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened at 14,815.9 points, was trading at 14,905.08 points - 140.44 points or 0.95 percent higher than Friday's close.
Sensex records 3rd biggest fall of the yearJune 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - After completing 13 successive weeks of gains, Sensex on Monday witnessed the third biggest fall of the year and ended below the 15,000 level, losing nearly 438 points on weak Asian and European trends. The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark, Sensex suffered a loss of 437.63 points to 14,665.92 as metal, banking and realty stocks suffered hefty losses.
Markets in green, Sensex gains 150 pointsMay 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets ended trade in the green Friday, with a key index gaining 150 points over its previous close. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 13,663.54 points, ended at 13,887.15 points - 150.61 points or 1.1 percent above Thursday's close.
Sensex closes 323 points downMay 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equity markets ended trade in the red as consolidation set in Thursday. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 14,043.38 points, ended at 13,732.61 points - 328.05 points or 2.33 percent - below Wednesday's close.
Sensex down 260 points, lesser scrips excelMay 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - While benchmark indices at the equities markets slipped into the red at end of trading Wednesday with a key index falling 260 points below its last close, mid- and small-sized firms outperformed blue-chip companies. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 14,230.73 points, ended at 14,041.34 points - 260.69 points or 1.82 percent - below Tuesday's close.
Sensex, Nifty hit upper circuit, trading haltedMay 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Markets on Monday hailed the return of the ruling United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) to power with the Bombay Stock Exchange's (BSE) Sensex and National Stock Exchange's Nifty hitting the upper circuit, following which trading was halted for an hour. The BSE Sensex opened on 1,305.97 points or 10.73 percent at 13,479.39, while the NSE's Nifty was locked at 4203.30, higher by 14.48 per cent or 531.65 points.
Markets tumble soon after openingApril 28th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets followed their global peers Tuesday as a key index fell more than 100 points over its previous close. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 11,371.34 points, around the same level as its 11,371.85 points close Monday.
Sensex falls over four percentMarch 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities continued to be south-bound in afternoon trade Monday amid heavy selling. About 45 minutes before the closing bell, a key index was trading 4.45 percent lower than its previous close.
Markets close in the red, Sensex slips 248 points (Third Lead)March 6th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities closed in the red Thursday, with a key index dipping to a level last seen in November 2005, despite low inflation numbers and rate cuts announced by the country's central bank Wednesday evening. The 30-scrip Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensitive index (Sensex), which opened at 8,535.03 points, closed at 8,197.92 points, a fall of 248.57 points or 2.91 percent from its previous close.
Markets turn tame, start shedding gainsJanuary 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets slipped Thursday afternoon after a firm start. Nearly an hour before the closing bell, a key index was trading 0.31 percent higher than its previous close, shedding about 120 points from the day's peak.
Markets extend losses in afternoon tradeJanuary 20th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were lagging in the afternoon trade Wednesday. A key index was ruling 1.95 percent lower than its previous close an hour before end of trade.
Markets still in a slumpJanuary 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were still trading at a loss an hour before closing Tuesday with a key index ruling 2.43 percent lower than its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened Tuesday at 9,159.76 points against the previous close at 9,329.57, was ruling at 9,102.88 points.
Markets take a dive, weak trading predictedJanuary 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets took a nosedive a little before noon Tuesday with a key index falling by about 2.61 percent over its previous close. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened Tuesday at 9,159.76 points against the previous close at 9,329.57, was ruling at 9,085.93 points.
Sensex dips after opening marginally higherJanuary 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets opened higher Monday but dipped soon after to trade marginally lower about 30 minutes after opening, with the key index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, 0.44 percent below its previous close. The Sensex started at 9,381.78 points, higher than its 9,323.59-point close Friday.
Sensex opens in the greenJanuary 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets opened in the green Friday, with the key index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, starting trade marginally higher than its last closing figure. The Sensex started at 9,125.65 points, higher than its 9,046.74-point close Thursday.
NEW DELHI J - The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) benchmark index dipped below 14,000 point mark during early trade on Wednesday, due to the heavy selling by funds in heavy-weight stocks, and also weak global markets.
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