Indian markets started Tuesday's trading session on a flat note amid mixed global cues. The Nifty 50 index stood at 22,458 after losing 40 points, while the Sensex shed 206 points to 73,801 at the time of filing this report.
The food corporation of India and state procuring agencies are likely to procure over 27 MT this rabi season. Government sources told ANI that 27 MT will be enough to meet the requirements of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and needed buffer stocks. Procurement of wheat will conti
The decision to close the markets was taken to ensure that citizens, including those working in the financial sector, can participate in the electoral process. Trading will resume on Tuesday. The next holiday is scheduled for June 17 for Bakrid.
The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties.
After a volatile start to the session, Indian stock indices signed off this week's trade on a positive note, supported by strong support from a majority of sectoral indices. With the fourth phase of elections now behind us, it is widely expected by investors, that the Narendra Modi-led gover
At Thursday's closing session, the NSE Nifty 50 surged 203 points, or 0.92 percent, closing at 22,403.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 676 points, or 0.93 percent, settling at 73,663.72.
Indian stock indices are off to a strong start at the opening bell Thursday, tracking firm overnight cues from US markets which rose after a softer-than-expected US consumer inflation in April.
Indian benchmark indices on Wednesday deviated from their three-day winning streak and concluded in negative territory amidst cautious sentiment of investors preceding the release of crucial US inflation data and the ongoing elections.
Indian stock indices started Wednesday's session marginally higher, keeping the positive momentum intact for the fourth straight session, primarily tracking positive cues from the US markets which rose overnight.
Sitharaman also referred to the growing interest of both domestic and foreign investors in Indian stock markets and noted the significant increase in retail in demat accounts from 2 crore to 15.1 crore, with 3.6 crore added in just the past year.
Indian stock indices opened marginally in the green Tuesday, extending the positive momentum from the previous session closing, primarily due to fresh buying after the latest dip.