October 20, 2026 11:58 am (IST)
Follow us:
Positive global cues help Indian benchmarks to post gains after three days of loss
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IBNS) Positive global cues helped the Indian benchmark indices halt their three-day downward spiral and end Thursday on a positive note with the Sensex climbing 115.11 points to close at 24338.43 and the Nifty moving up 42.20 points to end at 7,404.
The market rebounded during the early hours of trade on Thursday but trimmed its gains in the last hour before closing.
Investors in Indian pharma stocks are concerned about media reports that say that the US government is making it mandatory for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) to be manufactured locally; the decision is likely to impact drug exports.
Among the leading companies that made it to the gainers' list are Vedanta. Cairn India, Tata Motors, Hindalco and ONGC. Companies that saw a dip in their share prices were Lupin, NTPC, Cipla, Bajaj Auto and SBI.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Onion prices set to get relief? Centre sends 440 tonnes to Tripura ahead of festive season
Fri, Oct 16 2026
12 nations turn to Bengal: ICC hosts diplomats in Kolkata to explore trade and investment opportunities
Thu, Oct 15 2026
Hyundai announces $15.5 billion India investment plan through 2032: Here's what's coming
Wed, Oct 14 2026
Modi, Anita Anand discuss trade, defence and energy as India-Canada ties gain momentum
Wed, Oct 14 2026
Government approves Fairfax Financial as strategic buyer for 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank
Wed, Oct 14 2026