FPIs divest Indian equities worth over Rs 20,000 crore in four trading sessions
The development came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a substantial surge in the US bond yields.
It opened at 56,320 points from the previous close of 55,822 points.
IANS | New Delhi | December 21, 2021 1:54 pm
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The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) rose reasonably during early trade on Tuesday, thereby rebounding from its recent sharp decline.
In the past few sessions, equity markets saw a continued decline due to heavy sell-offs and fresh health threats emanating from the Omicron Covid-19 variant which likely kept investors at bay.
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At 9.30 a.m., the S&P BSE Sensex traded at 56,302 points, up 0.9 percent.
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It opened at 56,320 points from the previous close of 55,822 points.
Till now it touched a low of 56,197 points.
Besides, the broader 50-scrip Nifty at National Stock Exchange (NSE) opened at 16,773 points from the previous close of 16,614 points.
It traded at 16,752 points, up 0.8 per cent during the early-morning trade session.
Havells India, Godrej Consumers, Indus Towers, HCL Technologies, Titan, among others, were some of the top gainers during the early trade, exchange data showed.
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The development came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a substantial surge in the US bond yields.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) and broader 50-scrip Nifty on National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose in early trade on Monday.
Among the stocks, Hindustan Zinc, Power Grid Corp, NTPC, ONGC, Pidilite Industries were some of the top gainers during the early trade, exchange data showed.
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