Indian stock indices extended losses from the past week's closing, though marginally, and all eyes are now on a series of Q2 company earnings of sectoral majors coupled with wholesale inflation data for September due later in the day.
Indian stock benchmark indices stayed in the green Wednesday, extending gains they accumulated during the previous session. Sensex and Nifty are half a per cent higher from Tuesday's closing bell.
The Sensex, one of India's leading stock indices, witnessed a steep decline of 519.04 points, ultimately closing at 65,476.59, while the Nifty also struggled, shedding 156.65 points to finish at 19,496.85.
Indian stock indices extended gains from the previous session, with financial market participants closely monitoring the outcome and the policy stance of the central bank RBI to be announced at 10 am today, for fresh cues.
Indian stock indices edged marginally higher Friday morning after touching nearly a four-week low the previous session, tracking Asian peers and relatively firm overnight US market cues.
The benchmark Sensex began the trading session on a cautious note, starting 113.98 points lower at 65,894.56. Similarly, the Nifty also displayed a bearish trend, opening 36.90 points down at 19,636.85. This early dip in key indices set the tone for the day's trading activities.
Indian stock indices opened marginally in the red on Monday, with the benchmarks witnessing mild profit booking. Investors may have taken some money off the table after the indices hit their fresh highs last week.
Indian stock indices touched fresh highs on Friday, largely due to strong overnight cues from US markets and consistent fund inflows by foreign portfolio investors.
Indian stock indices were subdued Wednesday, with the benchmarks witnessing mild profit booking, meaning the investors are taking some money off the table.
Indian stock indices extended gains from the previous session, with Nifty touching its all-time high. The Nifty 50 breached the 20,000 mark for the first time ever on Monday.