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Domestic stock indices nursed losses for the third consecutive session on Thursday as a lacklustre trend in global equities and concerns over stretched valuations sparked a retreat from risky assets. Banking and finance stocks bore the brunt of heavy selling, with HDFC twins being the top drags on the Sensex for the second day. The 30-share BSE benchmark ended 379.14 points or 0.73 per cent lower at 51,324.69. Similarly, the bro­ader NSE Nifty dropped 89.95 points or 0.59 per cent to finish at 15,118.95. Bajaj Finance was the top laggard among the Sensex constituents, declining 2.43 per ...

Read more about Sensex extends losses amid global weakness; HDFC twins drag on Business Standard. Equity indices buckled under selling pressure for the second straight session on Wednesday as risk appetite remained subdued amid a bearish trend overseas

Read more about Rupee surges 14 paise to 73.62 against US dollar in early trade on Business Standard. The rupee appreciated 14 paise to 73.62 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday as sustained foreign fund inflows and hectic buying in domestic equities strengthened investor sentiment