Sensex and Nifty were losing more than a per cent in Tuesday's afternoon trade as the equity markets reeled under weak global cues caused by a missile launch by North Korea.

At 1.47 pm, the 30-share BSE Sensex was down 346.71 points at 31,404.11 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty was at 9.801.05, down by 111.75 points. All the sectoral indices on Nifty were in the red.

The equity markets on Monday started the week on a positive note as both Sensex and Nifty gained half a per cent when the bourses closed.

The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 154.76 points to close on 31,750.82 while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty closed on 9,912.80, up by 55.75 points.

Indian markets continued to climb tracking positive cues from global markets ahead of Jackson Hole meeting which could determine market trajectory in the absence of any domestic triggers.

The BSE Sensex surged 276.16 points, or 0.88%, to close at 31568.01, Nifty ended at 9852.50, after moving up 86.95 points, or 0.89%.

The BSE Sensex firmed up by another 149 points and the Nifty reclaimed the 9,800—mark in opening trade on Wednesday, aided by fresh buying mainly in realty, healthcare and banks, coupled with positive global cues.

The 30—share index moved higher by 149.01 points, or 0.47 %, to 31,440.86. The gauge had gained 33 points in yesterday’s session.

Mumbai: Stocks on Monday made an early attempt to come out of the Infosys jolt, but ultimately could not as the Sensex lost 266 points and the Nifty cracked below 9,800 at the close amid a lower opening in Europe. The IT sector as a whole faced the backlash of Vishal Sikka’s surprise resignation as Infosys CEO.

The software giant suffered more losses, down 5.37%, despite its Rs13,000 crore share buyback announcement. The stock was the biggest loser among blue-chips on both the key indices for yet another session, which fell for the second day.

New Delhi: Leading bourses BSE and NSE will suspend trading in the shares of United Breweries (Holdings) Ltd from 8 September while the entire promoter shareholding has been frozen with immediate effect.

Fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya is a promoter of UBHL.

The BSE benchmark Sensex fell nearly 208 points and Infosys tanked over 7 % in early trade after Vishal Sikka resigned as MD and CEO with immediate effect.

Besides, weak global cues on a deadly attack in Spain and rising concerns over the fate of US President Donald Trump's economic agenda also influenced investors sentiment.

Indian markets ended the trading session on Wednesday with robust gains owing to receding tension between the US and North Korea. Softening of military posturing between the two countries led to spurred buying activity.

Both the benchmark indices advanced over 1% as investors resumed risk appetite on positive leads from European markets ahead of the latest US Federal Reserve minutes and British unemployment data.

On Wednesday, the equity benchmarks- Sensex and Nifty rallied heavily on back of strong global cues.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 321.86 points to close on 31,770.89 while the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 103.15 points to end trading on 9,897.30. Both the indices gained more than a per cent uring the day.

Dalal Street seems to be going through a consolidation mode after hitting life highs in the bygone week. Key indices languished in the red for the fourth consecutive session after succumbing to heavy selling pressure. Market surprises have only started, experts are of the view.

After opening lower, the 30-share Sensex recovered only to slip again to close at 31531.33 hitting a one-month low, after plunging 266.51 points, or 0.84%. The level was last seen on July 7 when it ended at 31360.63. The gauge had lost 527.57 points in the previous three sessions.

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