Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and growing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment. Benchmark indices fell in early trade after Brent crude crossed the key mark of $100 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and economic stability.The Sensex dropped 972.99 points, or 1.27 per cent, to 75,890.72 in early trading. The Nifty also slipped 299.45 points, or 1.22 per cent, to …
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Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) The market valuation of Larsen & Toubro declined sharply by Rs 45,629.03 crore this week, taking its total market capitalisation to Rs 5,43,208.36 crore, as a broad sell-off in equities weighed on India’s most valuable companies.Overall, eight of the top-10 most valued firms together lost Rs 2,81,581.53 crore in market valuation during the week.The losses came in line with a weak trend in the stock market, where the benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 2,368.29 points, or 2….
Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on Thursday, with benchmark indices logging their best session in over a month as easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran boosted investor confidence.The Nifty closed 1.17 per cent, or 285.40 points, higher at 24,765.90. Meanwhile, the Sensex rose 899.71 points, or 1.14 per cent, to end the day at 80,015.90.“The market is not completely out of the woods yet, and the current move should be considered only a…
Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the growing conflict between the United States and Iran.The uncertainty kept traders on edge and triggered selling across sectors. The Nifty ended the day 1.6 per cent lower, slipping 385.2 points to close at 24,480.5.The Sensex also witnessed heavy selling and dropped 1,122.66 points, or 1.40 per cent, to settle at 79,1…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) The market capitalisation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropped by Rs 18,180.89 crore last week, bringing its total valuation down to Rs 9,53,872.59 crore, as equity markets remained under pressure.Overall, nine of the top-10 most valued companies together lost Rs 2,18,902.09 crore in market valuation during the week — reflecting a bearish trend in the stock market.The BSE benchmark index declined sharply by 1,527.52 points, or 1.84 per cent, over the same period.Acc…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) The combined market valuation of six of India’s top-10 most valued companies rose by Rs 63,478.46 crore last week, with Larsen & Toubro and State Bank of India emerging as the biggest gainers.The broader market also ended the week on a positive note, as the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 187.95 points, or 0.22 per cent.Among the gainers, Larsen & Toubro saw its market capitalisation jump by Rs 28,523.31 crore to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore.State Bank of India added Rs 16,0…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) The market valuation of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) tumbled by Rs 90,198.92 crore to Rs 9,74,043.43 crore this week, emerging as the biggest laggard among India’s top companies amid a broader bearish trend in equities.The combined market capitalisation of six of the top 10 most valued firms declined by more than Rs 3 trillion during the week, as stock markets remained under pressure.The BSE benchmark index fell by 953.64 points, or 1.14 per cent — reflecting weak inv…
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) The DMK government has announced plans to install a towering 125-foot statue of Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola at the upcoming Grand Chola Museum in Thanjavur, reaffirming its commitment to honouring iconic figures from Tamil history. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister E.V. Velu said the statue would serve as the centrepiece of the ambitious museum project. According to the minister, the proposed statue will be modelled on the Raja Raja Chola statue that was i…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday reported a 4 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,215 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, (Q3 FY26) mainly due to a one-time exceptional expense linked to new labour laws, even as revenue and order inflows remained strong.The company said it made a one-time material provision of Rs 1,191 crore, net of tax and non-controlling interest, towards employee benefits arising…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Bajaj Finance’s market capitalisation fell by over Rs 14,000 crore last week as weak market sentiment dragged down most of India’s top-valued companies.The sharp fall came amid a broader sell-off in equities, driven by global uncertainties, foreign investor outflows and pressure on the rupee.The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued companies declined by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week — reflecting a sharp downturn in the stock market.Bajaj Finance w…