Sensex slips 138 points soon after opening bell

September 2nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Late selling Wednesday pulled down a key index of the Indian equities markets, forcing it to close 81 points lower than its previous close, after dull trading through the day. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 15,482.05 points, ended at 15,469.36 points (provisional), down 81.83 points or 0.53 percent.

August 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets made a poor start Friday with a key index dipping 126 points within five minutes of the opening bell. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 14,951.49 points, as against Thursday's close at 15,012.32 points.

August 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped after rising almost 143 points soon after the opening bell Wednesday, and was ruling just 11.58 points up, about an hour into trading. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened higher at 15,882.39 points, as against Tuesday's close at 15,830.98 points.

August 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped into the red soon after opening higher Tuesday and was ruling 54 points down, about five minutes into trading. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened higher at 15,940.10 points, as against Monday's close at 15,924.23 points.

July 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities market rose at the opening bell Wednesday, putting on 57 points within five minutes of start of trade. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,506.43 points, was ruling at 14,551.24 points, 57.4 points or 0.4 percent above Tuesday's close.

June 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities market slipped after rising about 122 points from opening bell Tuesday. Within 15 minutes of the opening bell, the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,830.97 points, was ruling at 14,801.24 points, only 15.5 points or 0.1 percent above Monday's close.

June 29th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets dipped marginally into the red, soon after opening higher Monday morning. Within five minutes of the opening bell, the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,815.9 points, was ruling lower at 14,762.69 points, 1.95 points or 0.01 percent below Friday's close.

June 26th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities market started trade in the green Friday, rising more than 145 points within 15 minutes of the opening bell. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,373.57 points was ruling at 14,490.69 points, 145.07 points or 1.01 percent above Thursday's close.

June 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets started trade in the green Wednesday, rising more than 42 points within five minutes of the opening bell. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,376.82 points was ruling at 14,366.98 points, 42.97 points or 0.3 percent above Tuesday's close.

June 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets started the week on a positive note Monday, rising more than 93 points within five minutes of the opening bell. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,521.28 points was ruling at 14,615.3 points, 93.81 points or 0.65 percent above Friday's close.

June 19th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets rose 169 points soon after opening bell Friday, leading to hopes of a recovery. Within five minutes of starting trade, the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 14,321.98 points was ruling at 14,434.95 points, 169.42 points or 1.19 percent above Thursday's close.

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 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets slipped into the red at the opening bell Thursday, losing over 120 points within five minutes. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, opened at 14,755.08 points, below Wednesday's close of 14,870.9.

April 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets slipped into the red Monday afternoon after making some gains in the morning session. About an hour before the closing bell, a key index was ruling 20 points lower than its previous close.

December 29th, 2008 MUMBAI - Indian equity markets rose soon after the opening bell with a key index gaining by 0.73 percent about 15 minutes into trade. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened the day at 9,625.13 points against Monday's close at 9,533.52 points and was at 9,603.11 points about 15 minutes into trading, 0.73 percent higher than its previous close.