At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 79.80 against the greenback, then fell further to 79.90, registering a decline of 12 paise over its last close.
The BSE Sensex oscillated between gains and losses throughout the session after finally settling 36.74 points or 0.06 per cent higher at 58,803.33 while Nifty dropped 3.35 points or 0.02 per cent ending at 17,539.45.
NTPC, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Asian Paints were among the gainers in early trade.
The BSE Sensex fell 770.48 points or 1.29 percent to settle at 58,766.59. During the day, it tanked 1,014.5 points or 1.70 percent to 58,522.57. Similarly, the NSE Nifty declined 216.50 points or 1.22 percent to close at 17,542.80.
Mumbai: At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 79.92 against the American dollar and touched 79.84 in initial deals, registering a gain of 7 paise over the last close.
Mumbai: Sensex pack Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Tata Steel, NTPC, State Bank of India, and Axis Bank were among the major winners. Bharti Airtel and Dr. Reddy's were the only laggards.
The BSE Sensex opened firm and soared over 500 points to an intra-day high of 59,321.65, but succumbed to profit-booking towards the end of the session.
The 30-share BSE Sensex suddenly came under selling pressure towards the fag-end, tumbling 310.71 points or 0.53 percent to settle at 58,774.72. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty dropped 82.50 points or 0.47 percent to 17,522.45.
Market news: The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 54.13 points to settle at 59,085.43. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went up by 27.45 points or 0.16 percent to 17,604.95.
Both the benchmark indices were trading lower, with the Sensex falling 146.56 points to 58,884.74 and the Nifty declining by 43.95 points to 17,533.55.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 257.43 points or 0.44 percent to settle at 59,031.30. During the day, it hit a high of 59,199.11 and a low of 58,172.48. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 86.80 points or 0.50 percent to 17,577.50.
The 30-share BSE Sensex, which had started the trade on a firm note, later gave up all the early gains and ended 651.85 points or 1.08 per cent lower at 59,646.15. The broader NSE Nifty fell 198.05 points or 1.10 per cent to settle at 17,758.45.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the Indian capital market as they bought shares worth Rs 1,376.84 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data.
The 30-share BSE index ended 130.18 points or 0.22 percent higher at 59,462.78 as 13 of its constituents ended in the green.
The BSE index ended 465.14 points or 0.80 per cent up at 58,853.07 points. Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty had advanced 127.60 points or 0.73 per cent to 17,525.10 points. Equity markets were closed on Tuesday on account of 'Muharram'.
The 30-share BSE gauge climbed 465.14 points or 0.80 per cent to finish at 58,853.07. During the day, it jumped 546.97 points or 0.93 per cent to 58,934.90. The broader NSE Nifty gained 127.60 points or 0.73 per cent to end at 17,525.10.
The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 89.13 points or 0.15 percent higher at 58,387.93 after facing volatility during the fag-end of trade. During the day, it climbed 350.39 points or 0.60 percent to 58,649.19. The broader NSE Nifty went up by 15.50 points or 0.09 percent to finish at 17,397.50.
The BSE benchmark had ended 20.86 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 58,136.36 on Tuesday. The Nifty ended at 17,345.45, up 5.40 points or 0.03 per cent.
The 30-share BSE benchmark closed 20.86 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 58,136.36 with 16 of its constituents ending in the red. The index opened lower due to profit booking by investors after sharp gains in the four-day rally.
On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 20.86 points or 0.04 percent higher at 58,136.36, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 5.40 points or 0.03 percent to 17,345.45.
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