Bharat Express

SENSEX

The Sensex and Bankex futures and options (F&O) contracts have been reinstated by BSE Ltd, the oldest stock exchange in India, with smaller lot sizes and various expiration dates.

The global oil benchmark Brent crude fell 0.45 percent to $74.59 per barrel

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers on Tuesday, buying equities worth Rs 1,942.19 crore

The domestic unit opened at 81.99 against the dollar, then climbed to 81.93, registering a rise of 18 paise over its previous close.

Sensex climbs 165.50 points to 59,271.94 in early trade; Nifty rises 52.75 points to 17,450.80.

Credit Suisse is trading 21% higher since yesterday. European indices have also gained and are trading in the green. Nifty on the other hand after an initial fall recovered to close 13 points higher near 17000. Bank Nifty also closed 81 points higher..

Meanwhile, the rupee declined 25 paise to close at 82.62 against the US dollar on Wednesday.

The US is awaiting core inflation and CPI data today evening

Foreign portfolio investors sold stocks worth Rs 561.8 crore

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 3,671.56 crore