Domestic benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty plunged over 2 per cent this week despite a rate cut of 25 basis points by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). For the week ended April 8, the 30-share index shed 595.80 points at 24,673.84, while the 50-share index lost 157.85 points at 7,555.20.

Among the 51 stocks in the Nifty pack, 34 components ended the week in red with Adani Ports falling 9.82 per cent. It was followed by Maruti Suzuki (down 7.69 per cent) and ICICI Bank (down 7.05 per cent).

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty slid nearly 1 per cent on Thursday as investors continued to book profit in the recent outperformers ahead of result season which is expected to remain weak. Sentiments also remained under pressure after data showed that foreign institutional investors sold shares worth Rs 493.56 crore on Wednesday. Sensex closed 215 points down at 24,685.42, while Nifty 50 settled 67.90 points down at 7,546.45.

Shares of Infosys have moved higher to its record high of Rs 1,237 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in noon deals today ahead of theJanuary-March (Q4) quarter results next week.

The information technology (IT) company is scheduled to announce the financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2016 on April 15, 2016.

Domestic equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended the week with marginal losses and also dipped for the first time in the past five weeks. For the week ended April 1, the BSE Sensex dropped 67.92 points or 0.26 per cent to 25,269.64, while NSE Nifty shed 3.45 points or 0.04 per cent to 7,713.05.

In the Nifty pack, share price of Bharti Airtel plummeted the most — 6.21 per cent, followed by Hindalco (down 5.42 per cent), Mahindra & Mahindra (down 4.53 per cent) and HDFC (down 4.09 per cent).

Mumbai: Shares fell on Friday, posting their first weekly loss in five, as investors braced for yet another weak quarter of earnings and after a torrid session in Asia following tepid Japan business sentiment data.

The broader Nifty fell 0.33% to end at 7,713.05, while the benchmark Sensex dropped 0.28% to close at 25,269.64, retreating from a nearly three-month high hit on Thursday.

MUMBAI: The benchmark BSE Sensex regained the 25,000-mark by surging over 217 points in early trade on Wednesday on the back of a rally in realty, healthcare, auto and capital goods sector stocks amid a firming trend overseas.

Besides, the 50-share NSE Nifty reclaimed the 7,600-level by gaining 68.40 points, or 0.90 per cent, at 7,665.40.

Mumbai: Indian stocks advanced to a 10-week high, with the benchmark gauge capping a third week of gain, as risk appetite returned to developing markets after global central banks indicated a willingness to continue measures to support growth and stabilize markets.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), the largest software exporter, surged to its highest price this year. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel), India’s biggest power-equipment maker, rose for a fifth day to become the best performer on the S&P BSE Sensex this week. The stretch of gains was the longest since July. GAIL India Ltd climbed to a six-week high.

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.

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