MARKET WRAP: Sensex slips 149 pts in volatile trade; mid, small-caps shine
All that happened in the markets today
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NSE's Nifty50 index slipped 41 points, or 0.35 per cent to 11,896 levels
The domestic equity market ended Thursday's volatile session in the red, dragged by banks, and information technology (IT) stocks.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 149 points, or 0.37 per cent lower at 40,558 levels while NSE's Nifty50 index slipped 41 points, or 0.35 per cent to 11,896 levels. IndusInd Bank (down 3 per cent) was the top Sensex loser, followed by ICICI Bank, Infosys, and Titan Company.
The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the red, with the Nifty Pharma index, down nearly 1 per cent, leading the list of losers.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index gained 0.54 per cent to 14,888 levels and the S&P BSE SmallCap index ended 0.85 per cent higher at 15,028 points.
Global markets
World shares slid to a two-week low on Thursday, and oil steadied after another heavy fall, as a surge in global Covid-19 cases and fractious US stimulus talks kept financial markets cautious.
In the currency markets, the dollar was a modest 0.1 per cent higher against the yen at 104.66, while the euro’s dip saw it notch down 0.12 per cent to $1.1847.
Gold eased as the dollar edged up.
(With inputs from Reuters)
3:43 PM
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MARKET AT CLOSE | Gainers and losers on the S&P BSE Sensex
3:36 PM
CLOSING BELL
The S&P BSE Sensex traded 149 points, or 0.37 per cent lower at 40,558 levels while NSE's Nifty ended at 11,896, up 41 points, or 0.35 per cent.
3:28 PM
MARKET CHECK | India Vix slips over 1% to 22.6 levels
3:25 PM
MARKET CHECK
3:21 PM
Chennai Petroleum freezes in 20% upper circuit on healthy Q2 results
Shares of Chennai Petroleum Corporation were locked in the 20 per cent upper circuit band at Rs 81.35 on the BSE on Thursday after it reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 291 crore for September quarter (Q2FY21). The company, engaged in petroleum sector, had posted a loss of Rs 213 crore in Q2FY20. READ MORE
3:15 PM
MRF, CEAT, JK Tyre: Should you bet on tyre stocks? Here's what charts say
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3:08 PM
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala rejigs portfolio in Q2; ups stake in Lupin, Tata Motors
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2:58 PM
Sept Quarter Result | SBI Card's profit declines 46% YoY to Rs 206 cr
>> Revenue increases to Rs 2,413 crore
2:53 PM
Sept Quarter Result | Asian Paints report consolidated net profit at Rs 851.9 crore
>> Revenue from ops stood at Rs 5,350 crore
2:46 PM
Infosys, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank contribute the most to Sensex's 300-point fall
2:29 PM
Heatmap: S&P BSE Sensex gainers and losers at this hour
2:18 PM
» More on 52 Week High
Stocks that hit 52-week high on BSE in an otherwise subdued session today
| COMPANY | PRICE(rs) | 52 WK HIGH | CHG(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | 1625.50 | 1633.55 | 0.29 |
| AMBUJA CEMENTS | 252.05 | 255.45 | -0.53 |
| CERA SANITARY. | 2786.00 | 2825.00 | 5.51 |
| HAVELLS INDIA | 719.60 | 722.50 | 1.10 |
| JSW STEEL | 324.45 | 326.25 | 0.50 |
2:09 PM
Rupee Closing
Rupee ends at 73.53 per US dollar vs Wednesday's close of 73.58/$
2:01 PM
Vedanta gains 6% as board to consider interim dividend on Saturday
Shares of Vedanta moved higher by 6 per cent at Rs 107.75 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company said the board of directors is scheduled to meet on Saturday, October 24, 2020, to consider the first interim dividend. "The board of directors of the Company on Saturday, October 24, 2020, will consider and approve first interim dividend on equity shares, if any, for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21)," Vedanta said in an exchange filing. READ HERE
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First Published: Oct 22 2020 | 7:52 AM IST
