Sensex falls over four percent

October 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets slipped 2.87 percent from its last weekly close as traders remained uncertain about the sustainability of a rally that has seen some scrip prices appreciate over 100 percent. The 30-share sensitive index (Sensex) ended 491.89 points, or 2.87 percent lower, at 16,642.66 points at the weekly close Friday, as opposed to the previous week's close at 17,134.55 points The broader S&P CNX Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), too slipped, closing at 4,945.2 points, down 2.71 percent from its last weekly close.

August 31st, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets closed 1.65 percent lower Monday ending a seven-day rally as investors booked profits. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 15,812.15 points, ended at 15,659.49 points (provisional), down 262.85 points or 1.65 percent.

July 8th, 2009 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. The Sensex, which had gained over 127 points on Tuesday, dipped by 309.93 points, or 2.18 per cent, to 13,860.52 in opening session, a level last seen on May 22.

June 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.

June 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets closed 232 points in the red, still above the day's lows, after having plummeted about 90 minutes before end of trade Thursday. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which opened at 14,503.05 points, fell 232.81 points or 1.6 percent to end trade at 14,290.03 points (provisional).

June 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets plummeted towards closing bell to shut shop Wednesday 484 points in the red. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which opened at 14,978.5 points, fell 484.20 points or 3.24 percent to end trade at 14,473.71 points (provisional).

June 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed in the red Monday, with a key index shedding 300 points to end below the 15,000-mark. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which opened at 15,195.83 points, fell 300.73 points or 1.97 percent to end trade at 14,937.21 points (provisional).

June 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed in the red Friday, with a key index falling steadily post-noon to end trade 173 points below its last closing figure. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which opened at 15,446.82 points, fell 173.53 points or 1.13 percent at 15,237.94 points (provisional).

June 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - Trading at Indian equities markets came to a tame end with a key index struggling to make a comeback and ending 92 points in the red Thursday. Though the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, tried to make a comeback from the days's low, it closed 91.91 points down at 15,374.9 points (provisional), 0.59 percent lower than Wednesday's close.

June 10th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets continued their rally for the second consecutive day Wednesday, with a key index shutting shop 342 points above its last closing figure. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, closed at 15,469.81 points, 342.81 points or 2.27 percent (provisional) higher than Tuesday's close.

June 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets rallied Tuesday, with a key index shutting shop 490 points above its last closing figure. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, closed at 15,156.33 points, 490.41 points (provisional) or 3.34 percent higher than Monday's close.

June 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets crashed Monday to shut shop 492 points below its last closing figure. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened at 15,153.21 points, closed at 14,611.32 points (provisional), 492.23 points or 3.26 percent lower than Friday's close.

June 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets closed higher Monday, with a key index soaring in the last hour to end trade near its nine-month high. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 14,746.51 points, ended at 14,850.62 points (provisional) - 225.37 points or 1.54 percent above Friday's close.

May 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.

May 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.