Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade
The Hindu
While the Sensex declined 186.74 points, the broader Nifty dipped 52 points in early trade.
Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Thursday, December 15, 2022, following weak global markets amid the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 186.74 points to 62,491.17. The broader NSE Nifty dipped 51.95 points to 18,608.35.
From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and UltraTech Cement were the major laggards.
IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra and NTPC were among the winners.
The bearishness can be attributed to the US Fed's hawkish comments that indicated it will keep rates higher through next year, said Prashanth Tapse, research analyst.
Elsewhere in Asia, equity markets in Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading lower.
The US markets had ended in the negative territory on Wednesday.
Central Silk Board has an ambitious target of doubling the country’s silk value chain, currently pegged at ₹55,000 crore, by 2030, said P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, a body that works under the Ministry of Textiles and is responsible for the overall development of the country’s sericulture.
The I&B Ministry's Live Events Development Cell aims to boost India's concert economy, enhancing employment and tourism growth.
Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD.
Coal buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal can now directly participate in CIL's online auctions, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Tesla's 2025 sales decline as BYD overtakes it as the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer.
India's forex reserves rise by $3.293 billion to $696.61 billion, driven by gains in foreign currency assets and gold.
Government launches two credit-linked schemes under Export Promotion Mission, with ₹5,181 crore outlay to support exporters until 2030-31.
Adani Total Gas reduces CNG and domestic gas prices following PNGRB tariff reforms, benefiting consumers and promoting cleaner energy.
Nifty reaches record high as Sensex surges 573 points, driven by gains in power and banking sectors.
Indian rupee breaches 90 against the U.S. dollar, settling at 90.20 amid foreign outflows and macroeconomic concerns.
Maruti Suzuki achieves record production of over 22.55 lakh vehicles in 2025, spanning domestic sales, exports, and OEM supplies.
London's FTSE 100 index surpasses 10,000 points for the first time, marking a historic milestone in stock market performance.
FAIFA warns that increased tobacco duties will harm farmers and fuel smuggling, contradicting government tax reform promises.