Global Markets

China investigates securities regulator's deputy head

The anti-corruption watchdog will also examine stock exchange operators in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Nov 13, 2015, 19:44 PM IST

Asian shares slide halts but weak commodity outlook weighs

Most Asian stock markets steadied on Wednesday after sliding to 3-year lows but a weak outlook for commodities and persistent concerns about China`s economy discouraged most buyers.

Sep 30, 2015, 08:05 AM IST

Sensex takes cues from Asian peers, slumps 142 points

Bouts of profit-booking were witnessed in capital goods, metal, auto, banking and consumer durable sectors, along with mid-cap and small-cap shares, while buying marked realty, FMCG, health care and IT segments.

Sep 15, 2015, 10:01 AM IST

Sensex recoups 97 points on positive IIP data

The 30-share barometer recovered 96.66 points, or 0.38 per cent, to 25,706.87, with stocks of realty, power, capital goods and PSU sectors leading the recovery.

Sep 14, 2015, 09:54 AM IST

Macro data points, global leads to dictate market trend

Besides, the progress of monsoon, movement of the rupee against the dollar, will also be key factors determining the trend on the bourses in the truncated trading week.

Sep 13, 2015, 15:45 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty snap 4-week losing streak on fresh buying

The Sensex resumed higher at 25,302.98 but declined immediately below 25,000-mark for the first time in 15 months to 24,833.54 on Tuesday on Chinese worries.

Sep 12, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Sensex zooms over 400 points, Nifty above 7,800 on upbeat global cues

On similar lines, the NSE Nifty, reclaimed the 7,800-mark by soaring 125.80 points or 1.64 per cent to 7,814.05.

Sep 09, 2015, 10:10 AM IST

PM Modi asks industry to risk and invest more; promises to improve ease of doing business

Several industry leaders meanwhile pitched for interest rate cut saying it would help them take risks and scale up investments.

Sep 08, 2015, 14:02 PM IST

Sensex up 118 points in early trade on bargain hunting

The 30-share barometer recaptured the 25,000-level by rising 118.37 points or 0.47 per cent to 25,012.18 with realty, banking, metal, PSU and power sector stocks leading the recovery.

Sep 08, 2015, 09:54 AM IST

Sensex crashes over 300 points to close below 25K level, lowest in 15-months

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed 308.09 points and 96.25 points lower at 24,893.81 and 7,558.80.

Sep 07, 2015, 15:58 PM IST

Exports of 10 key agricultural products in negative zone in July

Cereals, oil meals, oil seeds, fruits and vegetables, marine products, dairy and poultry products too recorded negative growth during the month, according to the Commerce Ministry.

Sep 07, 2015, 15:46 PM IST

Sensex holds 25K amid pressure in mid session

The Sensex resumed higher at 25,302.98 and moved in a range of 25,387.32 and 25,056.80 before quoting 25,191.70 at 1200 hours, down 10.20 points or 0.04 per cent from its last Friday's close.

Sep 07, 2015, 12:29 PM IST

Sensex recovers 148 points in early trade on value buying

The 30-share index was trading higher by 148.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, at 25,350.01, with consumer durables, realty, auto, banking, IT and FMCG sector stocks leading the recovery.

Sep 07, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

China cuts 2014 GDP growth from 7.4% to 7.3%: Govt

The National Bureau of Statistics said on its website it lowered the figure from the 7.4 percent announced in January after a "preliminary confirmation".

Sep 07, 2015, 08:13 AM IST

China, eurozone weaken despite world awash with cash

China`s giant manufacturing industry contracted while British and eurozone growth eased in August, rattling markets and reinforcing expectations interest rates may fall again or stay near zero for longer.

Sep 01, 2015, 18:55 PM IST

Sensex plummets 586 points to 1-year low; Nifty tanks 185 points to close at 7,785

BSE Sensex plummeted nearly 700 points on weak GDP data and a slump in equity markets the world over, as a contraction in August PMI stoked fears of a sharper slowdown in the Chinese economy.

Sep 01, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Sensex trips 147 points on profit-booking, weak Asian cues

The 30-share index fell 147.29 points or 0.55 per cent to 26,245.09 as metal, power, realty, PSU, bank, capital goods and auto sector stocks succumbed to profit-booking.

Aug 31, 2015, 10:00 AM IST

China fears linger as focus on Fed sharpens

"China, the epicentre of the week`s moves, is set to remain in focus over the next week as markets attempt to assess whether the worst of the sell-off has been seen," said Philip Shaw, chief economist at Investec.

Aug 30, 2015, 15:15 PM IST

Asian shares cheered by Wall Street rally

Comments from a senior US Federal Reserve official that the case for a rate rise in September had weakened and upbeat durable goods data also boosted sentiment, pushing up the dollar.

Aug 27, 2015, 18:41 PM IST

Watch: Is more market volatility ahead?

After a continuos rally the US stock market has entered in correction mode. Analyst, however, said that there might be a bumpy ride in next several trading sessions.

Aug 25, 2015, 18:54 PM IST