Weak global cues, sell-off in RIL, IT drag indices; Sensex tanks 1,066 pts

All that happened in the markets today.

10:17 AM

Infosys turns flat after hitting new high post healthy Q2 results

Shares of Infosys hit a fresh record high of Rs 1,185, up 4 per cent on the BSE in early morning trade on Thursday after the company reported healthy set of July-September quarter (Q2FY21) numbers on revenue and profitability front. The company has revised its FY21E revenues guidance upwards from 0-2 per cent year on year (YoY) to 2-3 per cent YoY in constant currency basis & operating margin guidance to 23-24 per cent from 21- 23 per cent. READ MORE

10:10 AM

NEW LISTING | Likhitha Infra lists at 8% premium over issue price of Rs 120 per share

10:03 AM

Rupee Opening

Rupee opens at 73.32 per US dollar vs Wednesday's close of 73.30/$

9:50 AM

Sovereign Gold Bond scheme a good hedge against rupee, rising inflation

The Sovereign Gold Bond (SBG) Scheme 2020-21 series has its seventh tranche (SBG 2020-21 Series VII) open and running till Friday. There will be another issue next month. If bought online, this tranche is offered at Rs 5,051/gram with a discounted price of Rs 5,001. The current spot price of gold is Rs 5,055.

 

The SBG has an eight-year maturity period, with redemption allowed after five years. It offers interest unlike the physical metal and it’s dematerialised, which takes care of storage. It has fair liquidity. READ MORE

9:50 AM

Nifty IT index dips 1.3% in early deals

9:40 AM

Wipro declines nearly 3%

9:38 AM

PVR gains over half a per cent as Delhi, Haryana, UP to re-open cinema halls from today

9:35 AM

Ajmera Realty surges 7%

9:33 AM

Nifty Bank index drops 200 pts

9:29 AM

MARKET CHECK

9:28 AM

Bharat Forge up 2%

9:26 AM

TCS dips 1%

9:25 AM

Tata Elxsi hits fresh 52-week high

>> The company reported a profit of Rs 78.9 crore for Q2FY21 compared to Rs 49.8 crore YoY while revenue rose to Rs 430.2 crore from Rs 385.8 crore in the year-ago period.

9:24 AM

Den Networks up around 3%

>> Cable and broadband services provider Den Networks reported a 61.41 per cent year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 36.77 crore in the second quarter.

9:23 AM

Ashok Leyland leaps 5% in a weak market