Indian shares edged down on Monday, heading for their second session of declines, as state-run lenders such as Bank of Baroda slumped after a surge in provisions led to quarterly losses.

Global market sentiment was subdued in the wake of soft Chinese indicators, which have added to doubts about whether the world's second-largest economy is stabilising.

Domestic benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty slipped over a percentage point on Friday after industrial production in March plunged to 0.1 per cent amid weak global cues. The 30-share index closed 300.65 points down at 25,489.57, while Nifty 50 index settled 85.50 points down at 7,814.90.

Among the 30 stocks in the BSE Sensex, 27 ended the day in red with Adani Ports falling the most — 3.48 per cent to Rs 188.40, it was followed by HUL (down 2.58 per cent), BHEL (down 2.50 per cent), HDFC (down 2.46 per cent) and Tata Steel (down 2.31 per cent).

MUMBAI: Market benchmark BSE Sensex tanked over 238 points in early trade on Friday as investors cut down their bets after industrial production in March plunged to 0.1% and retail inflation jumped to 5.39% in April.

A weak trend on other Asian bourses, tracking overnight losses in the US and European markets, also weighed on the trading sentiment here, brokers said.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) was up 2% at Rs 1,321 extending its previous day’s nearly 3% gain on the BSE. The stock is currently trading at its highest level since December 2015.

The capital goods major on Tuesday announced that a meeting of the board of directors of the company will be held on May 25, 2016, to consider and approve the audited financial results of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2016 and to recommend dividend, if any.

The rupee was trading lower by 12 paise at a fresh two-week low of 66.70 against the US dollar in early trade today on increased demand for the American currency from importers.

Besides, strength in the US dollar against other overseas currencies and a lower opening in domestic equities also kept pressure on the domestic unit, dealers said.

Domestic benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty edged lower on Friday on account of weak global cues. Investors also remained cautious ahead of a US payrolls report for April that could influence bets on future US rate hikes. Sensex closed 33.71 points down at 25,228.50, while Nifty 50 index ended 2.05 points down at 7,733.45.

In the 50-share index, GAIL, BHEL, Eicher Motors, Tata Power and ACC gained between 2.80 per cent and 4.89 per cent. On the other hand, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Adani Ports, Wipro, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra slid 1.44 per cent and 2.32 per cent.

MUMBAI: Market benchmark Sensex fell over 160 points in early trade and the NSE Nifty cracked below the 7,700-mark today due to profit-booking by investors after yesterday's gain amid weak cues from Asian markets ahead of the US employment data.

The 30-share barometer dropped by 160.09 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 25,102.12, with all sectoral indices led by FMCG, metal, IT and auto stocks leading the fall with losses up to 1.08 per cent.

MUMBAI: Defying an overall weakness across global markets, the benchmark BSE Sensex surged and recovered about 126 points in early trade on Thursday, snapping its 3-session losing spell, mainly on the back of value-buying by retail investors in recently beaten-down stocks.

The 30-share barometer was up 125.76 points, or 0.50 per cent, at 25,227.49, with sectoral indices in healthcare, capital goods, auto, banking, FMCG, power and IT leading the recovery, rising by up to 0.92 per cent.

Leading stock exchanges the NSE and BSE on Wednesday announced extended trading hours for Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) till 1900 hrs on May 9, on account of Akshaya Tritiya.

Occasions like, Dhanteras, Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya are considered auspicious to buy valuables like gold in India. Trading in gold ETFs is usually higher on these days.

Market benchmark Sensex rebounded over 166 points in early trade on Tuesday on value-buying by investors in select bluechips amid a recovery in Asian markets.

The 30-share index was trading higher by 166.41 points or 0.65% to 25,603.38 with all the sectoral indices led by auto and capital goods leading the recovery.

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