Sensex tumbles 260 points but lesser scrips excel

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.

October 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of Indian equities markets was flat a little before Friday noon although many mid and small sized company scrips continued to find favour among buyers. At 10.57 a.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened higher at 16,915.96 points, was ruling at 16,826.15 points - 17.39 points or 0.1 percent lower than Thursday's close of 16,843.54 points.

September 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets was trading flat a little after Friday noon while sentiments remained subdued at other Asian markets. At 12.25 p.m., the sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened lower at 16,679.99 points, was ruling at 16,746.59 points, 34.84 points or 0.21 percent lower than Thursday's close of 16,781.43 points.

July 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets went up and down in volatile trading last week, but ended close to where they were a week ago, as investors waited anxiously for the budget to be unveiled Monday. A key index moved up from its previous weekly close, but only 1.01 percent.

June 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets were volatile since opening trade Thursday, with a key index struggling to stay in the green around noon. Around 12.30 p.m., it was ruling 53 points above its last closing figure, after having dipped more than 187 points in the morning session.

June 18th, 2009 MUMBAI - A key index of the Indian equities markets sharply dipped about an hour before the closing bell Thursday. It was ruling 277 points below its previous close.

June 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets remained tepid around Wednesday noon, with a key index ruling 111 points below its previous close. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, opened at 14,978.5 points, below Tuesday's close of 14,957.91 points.

June 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets continued their rally for the second consecutive day Wednesday as the bulls pushed up a key index more than 339 points above its previous close. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, closed at 15,466.81 points, 339.81 points or 2.25 percent higher than Tuesday's close.

June 11th, 2009 MUMBAI - Trading at Indian equities markets came to a tame end Thursday with a key index struggling to make a comeback and ending 55 points in the red. Profit booking ended a two-day rally of the benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which tried to make a comeback from the days's low but closed 55.34 points down at 15,411.47, 0.36 percent lower than Wednesday's close.

June 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets went on a correction mode within about an hour of trading Monday morning with a key index shedding 116 points from its last closing figure. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, opened at 15,153.21 points, above Friday's close of 15,103.55.

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 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Profit booking further pulled down a key index of the Indian equities markets Monday afternoon, with the index ruling 249 points lower about an hour before the closing bell. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the Sensex, which opened higher at 15,153.21 points, was trading at 14,854.35 points - 249.2 points or 1.65 percent lower than Friday's close.

June 8th, 2009 MUMBAI - Consolidation set in at Indian equities markets Monday, with a key index plummeting 437 points as investors resorted to profit booking. The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sensex, which opened at 15,153.21 points, closed at 14,665.92 points, 437.63 points or 2.9 percent lower than Friday's close.

May 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.

February 25th, 2009 MUMBAI - Indian equities markets ended trade marginally down Tuesday with a key index closing flat after recovering from early losses. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange which opened at 8,707.35 points, closed at 8,822.06 points, down 21.15 points or 0.24 percent.