The benchmark BSE Sensex fell nearly 76 points in early trade on profit-booking by investors in recent gainers, even as retail inflation fell to a three-month low in February.

At 1011 hours, the Sensex was trading down 75.97 points slightly higher than its early morning level or 0.31% at 24,728.31 on the stock exchange. In the early morning trade, the 30-share barometer, which gained 180.94 points in the past two sessions, was trading down 60.95 points or 0.25% at 24,743.33 with healthcare, FMCG, power, oil and gas and metal sector stocks leading the losses.

The market benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 100 points to 24,907.31 in early trade on Monday on widespread gains as investors widened their bets amid a firming trend in other Asian markets.

However, caution prevailed in view of muted factory output data, which was released on Friday and inflation data, slated for later in the day.

Capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has provided in-principle not to BSE Ltd for an initial public offering (IPO).

BSE, the country's second-largest exchange in terms of volume, has written to market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) seeking an approval for the IPO and to list its shares on a recognized stock exchange.

Mumbai: Indian stock markets edged higher on Friday in a volatile session as energy companies such as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) rallied after the country simplified oil and gas licensing rules, while property developers gained after Parliament passed a real estate bill.

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 0.38%, or 94.65 points, higher at 24,717.99, while the Nifty closed 0.32%, or 24.05 points, higher at 7,510.20, after spending the day swinging between gains and losses as investors also booked profits in recent outperformers.

MUMBAI: Key benchmark indices extended their losses, with the Sensex falling 294 points and the Nifty 69 points, weighed down by sustained selling mainly in IT and technology.

The BSE Sensex opened higher before quoting at 24,499.57 at 12:21pm, down 294.39 points or 1.19 per cent.

Leading bourse BSE will conduct a mock trading session on Saturday to test software related to trading and risk management, including algorithmic-based trade.

The move is part of the exchange's efforts to provide its members with a robust and efficient system for trading equipped with better features.

Bombay Stock Exchange has decided to offer 'Liquidity Enhancement Incentive Programmes Schemes (LEIPS)' to as many as 166 securities exclusively listed on the stock exchange.

The eligible securities belong to 'XC' group, which is a new sub-group implemented by BSE for companies listed exclusively on it.

Mumbai: India’s benchmark equity indices posted their best weekly gains in absolute terms in nearly seven years as investors cheered the government’s commitment to its fiscal consolidation road map in budget 2016 and prospects of lower borrowing costs as a result.

The rupee also stabilized, pulling back from near-record lows to post its highest weekly rise in nearly one-and-a-half years.

Mumbai: Indian stock markets edged higher on Friday, posting their best weekly gain in more than four years, tracking gains in Asian markets and on improved risk appetite after the government unveiled a fiscally prudent budget earlier this week.

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose 0.16%, or 39.49 points, higher at 24,646.48, while the broader Nifty gained 0.13%, or 9.75 points, higher at 7,485.35.

he government’s decision to allow foreign exchanges to hold up to 15 per cent stake in Indian bourses has come as a shot in the arm for entities like the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) that are planning to become listed entities.

“Investment limit for foreign entities in Indian stock exchanges will be enhanced from 5 per cent to 15 per cent on a par with domestic institutions. This will enhance global competitiveness of Indian stock exchanges and accelerate adoption of best-in-class technology and global market practices,” according to the Budget presented in Parliament on February 29.

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