Share market finished the day on a strong note

Share market in India finished the day on a strong note on hopes of an interest rate cut ahead of RBI's monetary policy.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 199 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished higher by 60 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Small Cap both finished up by 1.1% & 0.9% respectively.

Barring metal stocks, all sectoral indices ended the day in green. Realty sector and FMCG stocks were among the top gainers on BSE.

ACC Ltd share price and Ambuja cement share price rallied 4% & 5% respectively today as LafargeHolcim is mulling merger of the two companies.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 67.19 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.89 at the time of writing share market news.

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Share Market Ended the Day on a Flat Note

Stock market in India finished the day on a flat note.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 14 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished higher by 7 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Small Cap both finished up by 0.6% & 1.1% respectively. Sectoral indices ended the day on a mixed note. Auto stocks and FMCG stocks were among the top losers on BSE. While, healthcare sector and PSU stocks gained the most.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 67.38 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.77 at the time of writing this share market news.

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BSE Sensex stood higher by 85 points

Share market in India recovered in the afternoon session to finish the trading day just above the dotted line amid mixed international markets.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 85 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 18 points. The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.9% respectively. Gains were largely seen in consumer durables and pharma sector.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 67.45 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 52.93 at the time of writing this share market news.

According to a leading financial daily, Coal India has reported provisional production of 55.99 million tones (MT) in January 2017, as against a target of 61.04 MT.

Coal India share price finished the trading day up by 2.4% on the BSE.

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SENSEX finishes on a strong note

Share market in India continued to rally and finished on a strong note for third consecutive session on the back of positive quarterly results and strong global markets.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 333 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 127 points.

The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.9% respectively. Bank stocks gained the most, followed by consumer durables and energy stocks.

Here is a complete list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at 68.16 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.23 at the time of writing this share market news.

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SENSEX Ends Lower

The Indian share market finished the week marginally lower.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 119 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished lower by 30 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap ended down by 0.3% while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 0.4%. Sectoral indices ended the day on a negative note with only bank stocks, pharma stocks and aluminum stocks in green.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 68.18 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.96 at the time of writing this share market news.

Tech Mahindra has announced joint venture with Saudi Arabia-based Midad Holdings, a part of diversified business conglomerate Al Fozan Group.

Tech Mahindra share price ended the day down by 3.8%.

Wockhardt share price surged by 5.2% after it was reported that Wockhardt’s Gujarat unit in Ankleshwar has cleared an inspection of German drug regulator.

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SENSEX Stood Higher by 245 Points

Indian share market continued to trade well above the dotted line in the afternoon session amid strong international markets.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 245 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 83 points. The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 1.3% and 1% respectively.

Gains were largely seen in energy stocks, aluminum stocks and auto stocks.   

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at 67.79 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.22 at the time of writing this share market news.

Moving on to news from stocks in steel sector.

SAIL share price surged 2.8% in today’s trade after the company reported a 16% sales growth during the April-December 2016 period over the corresponding period last year.

Steel Stocks finished the trading day on a strong note with JSW Steel share price and Jindal Steel share price leading the gains.

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Sensex Ends Flat

Indian share market continued to trade near the dotted line with positive bias in the afternoon session.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 48 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 13 points.

The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.6% and 1% respectively. Gains were largely seen in energy stocks, FMCG stocks and PSU stocks. (See the complete list of BSE gainers today.)

The rupee was trading at 68.09 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 55.09 at the time of writing this share market news.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation of India (HPCL share price) finished on a strong note (up 3.4%) after it was reported that the company is planning to invest Rs 12 billion in the next three to five years in various city gas distribution (CGD) networks in order to expand network and build infrastructure.

Oil & Gas stocks finished on a strong note with IOC share price and Chennai Petroleum share price leading the gains.

Power stocks finished on a firm note with KSK Energy share price and NHPC share price leading the gains.

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Sensex Ends Dull on First Trading Day of 2017

Stock market in India started the new year’s trading day on a dull note. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 31 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished lower by 6 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap ended up by 0.8% while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 1.2%. Barring bank stocks and IT stocks, all sectoral indices ended the day on a positive note. Here is a complete list of BSE gainers today.

Realty sector and auto stocks witnessed the maximum buying interest.

European markets are higher today as French and German shares show gains. The CAC 40 is up 0.31% while the DAX is up 0.88%.

The rupee was trading at Rs 68.02 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.9 at the time of writing this share market news.

Pharma stocks ended the day up by 0.6% with Elder Pharma & Ajanta Pharma leading the gains.

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Sensex Ends Firm on Last Session of 2016

Stock market continued with the positive momentum and headed for a firm close for the week. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 260 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished higher by 82 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap ended up by 1.1% while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.8%. All sectoral indices ended the day on a positive note. FMCG stocks and power stocks witnessed the maximum buying interest.

The rupee was trading at Rs 67.95 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 54.01 at the time of writing this share market news.

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Sensex Finishes Up 155 Points

After witnessing subdued session of trades, the Indian share market finished marginally higher on selective buying amid expiry of December futures and options (F&O) contracts even as Asian cues remained mixed.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed higher by 155 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished higher by 70 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap ended up by 1.3% while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 1.1%. Almost all sectoral indices ended the day on a positive note. Metal stocks, FMCG stocks, and energy stocks witnessed the maximum buying interest. 

Here is a complete list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 68.12 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.78 at the time of writing this share market news.

According to an article in Livemint, TVS Motor Co has been granted an Indian patent for automatic hybrid transmission (AHT) system for two-wheelers. The invention is related to a system involving a combination of a fixed speed transmission mechanism (FSTM) and a continuously variable transmission mechanism (CVTM).

TVS Motors share price finished up by 3.7%.

Moving on to the news from stocks in engineering sector.

As per an article in a leading financial daily, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned another 600 MW coal-based thermal power plant in Telangana.

BHEL share price ended the day down by 0.3%.

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Sensex Ends Flat; Pharma Stocks Surge

Indian share market witnessed some selling pressure in the afternoon session to finish on a flat note.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 3 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 2 points.

The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.6% and 0.9% respectively. Gains were largely seen in FMCG sector, pharma stocks and IT stocks. Meanwhile, capital goods and energy stocks led the losses.

Here is a complete list of BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at 68.23 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 54.14 at the time of writing this share market news.

Steel stocks finished the trading day on a mixed note with Jindal Steel & Power and Tata Sponge leading the gains.

Moving on to news from stocks in power sector.

NTPC share price finished the trading day on an encouraging note (up 0.2%) after it was reported that the company’s total installed capacity increased to 48,028 MW following the commissioning of 800 MW unit at Kudgi in Karnataka.

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Sensex Surges Over 400 Points

Stock market in India continued to witness strong buying momentum in the afternoon session on the back of value buying in blue chip companies. ITC share price and Tata Steel share price finished up by 4% and 3.2% respectively. Sentiments also remained positive amid firm European markets.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 406 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 125 points. The S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 1.7% and 1.5% respectively. Gains were largely seen in FMCG sector, and metal stocks. (Here is the list of BSE Gainers today.)

Bharti Airtel share price finished the trading day up by 1.2% on the BSE after it was reported that the company has given network modernization and expansion contract worth over US$120 million to Swedish gear maker Ericsson for Delhi.

The rupee was trading at 68.00 against the US$ in the afternoon session. At the time of writing this share market news, Oil prices were trading at US$ 53.21.

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Sensex Finishes Weak

Stock market in India remained negative and headed for a weak close on fears of likely increase in long term capital gains tax.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 234 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished lower by 78 points. The S&P BSE Midcap ended down by 2.2% while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 2.1%. All sectoral indices ended the day on a negative note.

Metal stocks, realty stocks and pharma stocks witnessed the maximum brunt.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

According to an article in The Economic Times, Tata Steel has signed an agreement to acquire Odisha-based iron ore pellet manufacturer Brahmani River Pellets Ltd (BRPL) for Rs 9 billion in cash.

Tata Steel share price finished down by 2.6%.

Moving on to the news from stocks in pharma sector.

Sun Pharma share price ended the day down by 1.9.

At the time of writing this share market news, oil prices were trading at US$ 53.23.

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SENSEX Finishes Flat

The Indian share market remained flat and headed for a close below the dotted line.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 39 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished lower by 13 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap ended flat while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 0.3%.

Sectoral indices ended the day on a flat note. Metal sector and realty stocks led the losses. While, information technology and FMCG stocks witnessed maximum buying activity.

You can check the BSE gainers today.

The rupee was trading at Rs 67.78 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 50.77 at the time of writing this share market news.

According to an article in Livemint, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has bagged a major order from Indian Railways for supply of IGBT-based traction converters. The order is for the supply of 118 sets of IGBT-based Traction Converters for 3 Phase 6,000 HP Electric Locomotives from the Railways.

BHEL share price ended the day down by 2.2%

Moving on to the news from stocks in Pharma sector.

Claris Lifesciences share price surged as much as 20% after the company said it will sell its global generic injectables business to US-based Baxter International Inc. for US$625 million.

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SENSEX Finishes Flat

Indian share market finished the volatile day on a dull note as the dollar rose sharply after the Federal Reserve's first interest rate rise this year and its hawkish rate outlook for 2017. The Fed's 25 basis points rate hike was widely anticipated by the market, but it was the projected trajectory of three rate hikes for 2017 that raised concerns.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 84 points, while the NSE Nifty finished down by 29 points. The S&P BSE Mid Cap finished flat, while the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.2%. Losses were largely seen in pharma sector and FMCG stocks.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

At the time of writing this share market news, oil prices were trading at US$ 51.28 while the rupee was trading at 67.80 against the US dollar.

Infosys share price finished the day down by 0.6% on the BSE.

Wipro share price finished the trading day up by 0.3%.

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Sensex Finishes Down 95 Points Ahead of US Fed Decision

The Indian share markets witnessed some selling pressure during the afternoon session and finished the day below the dotted line ahead of US Fed rate decision to be announced today.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 95 points, whereas the NSE Nifty finished down by 39 points.

The S&P BSE Midcap & the S&P BSE Smallcap finished down by 0.8% and 0.9% respectively.

Barring IT sector and realty stocks, all sectoral indices ended the day in red. Metal stocks and PSU stocks led the losses.

Meanwhile, here is a list of BSE gainers today.

Moving on to the news from stocks in Pharma sector.

The pharma industry as whole is undergoing regulatory crackdowns. Considering the pharma’s regulatory distresses, are Indian pharma companies now adapting to the scrutiny by the USFDA? (Subscription Required. Our pharma sector analyst, Bhavita Nagrani, is of the opinion that Lupin was able to insulate its growth despite rising pressures in the sector. She has recently shared a detailed view on the company and valuations in the recommendation report of The India Letter.

Lupin share price ended the day down by 0.4%.

As we wrote this share market news, oil prices were trading at US$ 52.37.

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Sensex Finishes in the Red

Indian share market began the trading week on a weak note amid mixed global markets.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 231 points (down 0.9%), while the NSE Nifty finished down by 91 points (down 1.1%).

Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 1.1% and 0.7% respectively. Losses were largely seen in auto sector and bank stocks.

Here is a list of BSE gainers today.

At the time of writing this share market news, the rupee was trading at 67.46 against the US$ in the afternoon session.

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Sensex Finishes on a Flat Note

Indian share market finished the trading session on a flat note ahead of RBI monetary policy review on Wednesday.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 44 points, while the NSE Nifty finished up by 14 points. Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished up by 0.5% and 0.4% respectively. Gains were largely seen in realty sector and energy stocks.

(Here is a list of BSE gainers today.)

Tata Power share price finished the trading day on an optimistic note (up 2.7%) after it was reported that the company’s Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) has bagged an order from Ministry of Defence, Government of India for the supply of one regiment of Command Post and Launcher of Pinaka Multi Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to Indian Army.

In another development, Torrent power share price surged and finished up by 4.5% on the BSE after the company entered into Renewal and Amendment Agreement to the Distribution Franchise Agreement (DFA) with the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for distribution of power in Bhiwandi Circle for a further period of 10 years with effect from January 26, 2017.

Moving on to news from stocks in telecom sector.

According to an article in The Livemint, Bharti Airtel Ltd has registered significant increase in revenue market share in the top six circles in the country since the September quarter of 2012-13.

Bharti Airtel share price finished the day up by 0.2% on the BSE. The stock price of the company has dropped 6% in the last six months.

At the time of writing share market news, the rupee was trading at 68.03 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 51.55.

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Sensex Finishes Weak

Indian share market fell further in the afternoon session to finish the week on a weak note amid weak global indices.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood lower by 329 points, while the NSE Nifty finished down by 106 points. Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Mid Cap & the S&P BSE Small Cap finished down by 1.3% and 1.4% respectively.

While losses were largely seen in auto sector and FMCG stocks, here you can find a list of BSE gainers today.

According to an article in The Moneycontrol, Vedanta Resources Plc plans to invest as much as Rs 200 billion (US$ 2.9 billion) over three years to expand its alumina and aluminum producing capacity in Odisha.

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Meanwhile, Vedanta group has also lined up Rs 300 billion investments to ramp up the capacity of Cairn India. Cairn India is in the process of being merged with Vedanta, for which the shareholders of both the entities have already given their nod. With this investment, the production capacity of Cairn India would go up to 3,50,000 barrel of oil equivalent per day.  

Cairn India share price finished the trading day down by 1.5% on the BSE.

While we wrote this share market news, the rupee was trading at 68.37 against the US$ in the afternoon session. Oil prices were trading at US$ 50.71.

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