Sensex, Nifty tank in early trade amid weak Asian markets, foreign fund outflows
The Hindu
Latest updates on Sensex and Nifty on March 19, 2024
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in-tandem with weak Asian markets and fresh foreign fund outflows.
Also, investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision this week.
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 420.56 points to 72,327.86 after opening on a weak note. The NSE Nifty declined 126.35 points to 21,929.35.
From the Sensex basket, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki India, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro and NTPC were the major laggards.
Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, JSW Steel and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.
In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong were quoting lower.
The Wall Street ended in the positive territory on Monday.
Rupee trading in narrow range as U.S. dollar strengthens, Brent oil rises amid Ukraine-Russia conflict, FIIs sell equities.
Billionaire Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for fraud and bribery, facing charges of defrauding American investors.
Air India has signed an agreement with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a built-to-suit facility for the AME program that will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories for practical training and a team of qualified trainers.
Zepto raises $350 million in largest domestic fundraise in India, backed by leading financial institutions and notable individuals.
Adani Enterprises Ltd stock dips on NSE and BSE after Kenyan project cancellations and U.S. court allegations.
HSBC Flash India PMI shows uptick in private sector activity, with rising cost pressures and increased prices for customers.
Rupee rises slightly against US dollar amid geopolitical pressures, foreign outflows, and domestic equities; Brent oil surges.
Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade driven by value buying, bank stock rally, and positive global cues.
The pandemic-induced downturn marked a turning point for cab drivers in Bengaluru. According to Tanveer Pasha, president, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association, the number of active cabs in the city has dropped from over 1 lakh before the pandemic to just around 30,000 today.
Amazon will likely face an EU investigation next year into whether it favours its own brand products, said sources.
White House addresses bribery charges against Indian billionaire Adani, expresses confidence in U.S.-India relationship.