Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, sheds 317 pts; Banks, realty shares decline

CLOSING BELL: The NSE Nifty 50 slipped 92 points to settle at 17,944. L&T, Hero MotoCorp, UltraTech Cement bucked the trend, while Adani Group shares ended mixed on Friday.

3:37 PM

Broader market :: BSE MidCap index underperforms peers, falls 0.75%

3:36 PM

Sectoral trends :: Broad-based selling hits Dalal Street; PSU Bank, Realty indices worst hit

3:34 PM

Sensex Heatmap :: 23 of 30 index stocks settle lower; Nestle India, IndusInd Bank fall over 3% each

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CLOSING BELL :: Nifty holds 17,900 at close

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CLOSING BELL :: Sensex snaps 3-day winning streak, slips over 300 pts

>> Index fell nearly 500 pts intra-day to hit a low of 60,810.67

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ALERT :: Prashant Bhushan demands the following

>> SC monitored committee or CBI probe into the market manipulation.

>> What is the source of funds of the shell companies which have been allegedly used to invest large sums?

>> Whether there has been any corruption? What are the measures required to deal with it to strengthen regulations?

>> Was LIC used to facilitate the price manipulation of Adani Shares?

3:14 PM

ALERT :: SC examines documents submitted the Centre in sealed cover note in Adani vs Hindenburg case

CJI Chandrachud says: We'd rather not accept the sealed cover suggestions. We want to ensure transparency. In case we take your suggestions from sealed cover, it automatically means the other party won't know.

We want full transparency for protection of  investors. We will form a committee. There will be a sense of confidence in the court.

3:10 PM

RBI may be selling dollars in NDF to keep rupee above 83/USD: Bankers

The central bank's move to sell dollars in the NDF before the open was likely aimed at ensuring that rupee does not fall below 83, the bankers said. The RBI was suspected of defending that level back in December, according to traders. READ MORE

3:01 PM

PTC Industries hit 10% upper circuit as arm won order from Safran Aircraft

Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has received an order from Safran Aircraft Engines, to develop and supply of Titanium cast components for Aircraft Engines. READ MORE

2:49 PM

IndiGo plans flights to Nairobi, Jakarta, central Asian destinations: CEO

The country's largest airline IndiGo, which is back with a bang, is looking to start flights to Nairobi, Jakarta and some central Asian destinations as the carrier focuses on internationalisation. READ MORE

2:39 PM

Bajaj Steel extends rally on sale of plastic division; stock spurts 13%

Shares of Bajaj Steel Industries hit a 52-week high of Rs 1,098.90, spurting 13 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade, in an otherwise weak market. READ MORE

2:28 PM

N Korea warns of strong counteractions against South Korea-US drills

North Korea warned Friday it would take "unprecedentedly persistent and strong counteractions" should South Korea and the US press ahead with their planned combined military drills. READ MORE

2:18 PM

Global Check:: Asian markets log significant losses; Shanghai, Hang Seng worst hit

Source: Yahoo Finance

2:08 PM

BSE 500:: Adani Total Gas, Adani Transmission, Voda Idea among top losers

Adani Total Gas down 5 per cent was the top loser among the BSE 500 stocks. Adani Transmission, Vodafone Idea, Tejas Networks and Adani Enterprises, down 4 - 5 per cent each were the other major losers so far on Friday.

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News Alert:: Greaves Electric Mobility launches new Ampere Primus electric scooter

Greaves Electric Mobility today announced the launch of high-speed, performance-driven, new Ampere Primus electric scooter at Rs 1,09,900 (ex-showroom price). In a release to the BSE, the company also said it introduced the new Ampere Zeal EX, a sporty and youthful entry-level electric two-scooter in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.