Markets level off in volatile trade, as the HDFC twins excel

After a volatile session on Friday marked by worries about the global economy and central bank rate hikes, the BSE Sensex concluded the week with modest gains.

According to dealers, the rupee's decline and the withdrawal of foreign funds further reduced risk taking.

The 30...

INDIAN MARKETS EXTEND LOSSES: SENSEX DOWN BY 600 POINTS, NIFTY BELOW 10,700

Highlights

• The S&P BSE Sensex is trading at 36,060.51 levels, while the benchmark Nifty50 is at 10,619.05 points

• IndusInd Bank and HDFC twins were the top Sensex laggards with fall of 4 percent and 2 percent respectively

• Total 35 companies in...

SENSEX JUMPS 200 POINTS, TOPS 31,000 WHILE NIFTY ABOVE 9,100

Highlights

• At present, the S&P Sensex is standing at 30,827. 54 levels

• The Nifty50 index slipped slightly below 9,100 and is at 9095.00 levels

• ITC emerged as top Sensex gainer in the morning trading session on Tuesday

After a break ...

SENSEX UP BY 500 POINTS WHILE NIFTY AROUND 9,000

Highlights

• With jump of 520 points, the S&P BSE Sensex is at 30,550 levels

• The Nifty50 index is hovering around 8,970 levels led by Nifty Financial Services index which went up by 1.6 percent

• ONGC emerged as the top Sensex gainer with jump of...