The BSE benchmark Sensex seems to be under-reporting the extent of pain gripping the broader market. Nearly a third of the BSE 500 companies (176 stocks) have lost all the gains they made since the Narendra Modi-led government took charge at the Centre on May 26 last year. And, more than 10 per cent (40 of 498 companies) have lost at least half their market value during the past 15 months.

The biggest losers have been infrastructure companies, metal makers, power generators, sugar companies, real estate developers and oil & gas companies, among others. The losses came at a time when, incidentally, infra and capital expenditure-related companies were supposed to be the biggest beneficiaries of the Modi government's infra spending push.

The benchmark BSE Sensex rallied over 350 points to 26,582.13 in early trade on Friday on continued buying by investors as the September series in the derivatives segment began on a strong note.

The Nifty of National of Stock Exchange regained the 8,000-mark by rising 113 points.

The benchmark BSE Sensex recovered over 455 points to cross 26,000 level in early trade, while NSE Nifty crossed the 7,900 mark on short covering by participants on expiry of derivatives contracts and strong global cues.

The 30-share barometer spurted by 455.73 points, or 1.77%, to 26,170.39. On Wednesday, it had lost 317.72 points.

A benchmark index of Indian equities markets, the 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), on Wednesday again plunged 312.59 points or 1.20 per cent during the morning session.

The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also plummeted 84.55 points or 1.07 per cent and was trading at 7,796.15 points.

Shares of small-sized companies continue to reel under pressure, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) S&P BSE Smallcap index hitting 52-week lows today.

S&P BSE Smallcap index was down 2.19% or 232 points at 10,355, also its 52-week lows, compared to a 0.64% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex at 25,577 points.

NEW DELHI: The S&P BSE Sensex plunged over 450 points in trade on Friday, tracking weak trends across global markets.

The 50-share Nifty index slipped below its crucial psychological level of 8250.

MUMBAI: The benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 29 points in early trade on Thursday on increased buying by funds and retail investors despite a weak trend Asian markets.

In a volatile trade, the 30-share barometer advanced by 29.00 points, or 0.10 per cent to 27,960.64 after slipping to 27,828.12. The gauge had gained 100.10 points on Wednesday.

The BSE Sensex today declined by over 110 points in early trade due to selling by funds and retail investors amid weak global trends.

The 30-share barometer, which lost 235.77 points in the previous two sessions, fell further by 110.29 points, or 0.39%, to 27,721.25.

To check money laundering through stock markets, top stock exchange BSE has asked its members to report on a monthly basis details of the STRs (Suspicious Transaction Reports) submitted to the government's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Asking the members to ensure compliance at the earliest, the exchange said in a circular that the trading members are required to submit the data through a specific FIU-STR module of the online gateway BSE Electronic Filing System (BEFS).

Benchmark share indices opened lower amid profit taking at higher levels with index heavyweights leading the decline.

However, PSU banks were in focus with Bank of Baroda leading the gains after the government launched seven-pronged revamp plan to revive the ailing PSU Banks, including a Rs 20,000-crore capital infusion lifeline.

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