NATIONAL Sensex tumbles by 268 pts as NSE hikes margins The benchmark sensex today (Apr 25, 2006) went into a tailspin and ended 268 points down, extending its losses to the third straight session after investors reacted negatively
to a decision to hike in trading margins.
Tata questions shares in DoT's spectrum policy In the midst of tall claims of customer growth by one telecom operator after another, Tata group chief Ratan Tata has questioned allocation of spectrum based on subscriber and technology without having a defined policy, an issue that the Telecom Ministry is now examining.
Sensex drops down by 133 points during mid-session The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Benchmark 30-share Index dropped further to 11,782.07 pointsat noon, a fall of 133 points amid indications that retail investors will drastically cut derivatives positions.
Rupee benefits from G7 statement, values sharply Benefitting from G7's specific mention of China in its communique, as well as other emerging Asian countries, the rupee today (Apr 25, 2006) appreciated further against the US currency during early trade.
Sensex falls by 78 points during morning trade The stock market continued its downslide for the second consecutive day with the benchmark Sensex falling by another 78 points during morning trading as investors were engaged in roll-over of positions in the futures ahead of the expiry of April contract.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Benchmark 30-share Index (Sensex) reacted negatively after a firm start at 11,943.08 points and dropped sharply to 11,836.80 points at 10.30 am, a net fall of 78.44 points from yesterday's close of 11,915.24.
INTERNATIONAL Oil prices slip from record highs amid profit taking World oil prices fell from record highs amid profit-taking, as traders debated whether the market had topped out or was merely pausing amid another run higher.
