NATIONAL Sensex spurt over 310 points in pre-close trade The benchmark BSE sensex recorded a significant gain of 310 points in the pre-close trading today as major market players indulged in brisk buying triggered by excellent financial results announced by auto leader Maruti Udyog.
Maruti Q4 net profit 39.1 pc; Dividend of 70 pc Maruti Udyog Ltd today (Apr 26, 2006) reported a 39.1 per cent increase in net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 at Rs 360.9 crore and announced a 70 per cent dividend.
Sensex spurts by over 230 points at mid-session The benchmark sensex shot up by over 230 points at noon on the Bombay Stock Exchange today (Apr 26, 2006) on aggressive buying by funds in blue-chip stocks.
Rupee weakens further against dollar in early trade The rupee today (Apr 26, 2006) weakened further against the US currency during early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market following fresh dollar demand and firm global advices.
Sensex recovers smartly by 85 pts in early trade The stock markets today (Apr 26, 2006) recovered smartly by 85 points in the first 10 minutes of trading on the back of revival of buying interest.
INTERNATIONAL Oil prices mixed in Asian trade on Bush's plan Oil prices were mixed in Asian trade today (Apr 26, 2006) as the market responded to US President George W Bush's decision to halt deliveries to the US strategic reserves for the time being, dealers said.
