Macroeconomic Data

Sensex rises over 150 points on easing inflation, positive global cues; realty, FMCG, power, bank stocks gain

Sensex was trading higher by 169.36 points, or 0.47%, at 36,322.97. The gauge had lost over 720 points in the previous four days.

Sensex up 46 points in choppy trade on better macrodata, foreign fund inflows; PSU, metal, power stocks rally

The 30-share index fell over 140 points in opening trade but soon recovered the lost ground to quote higher by 46.12 points or 0.13 percent at 34,859.11.

Sensex recovers over 155 points, Nifty breaches 10,600-mark; all eyes on macroeconomic data

Sensex was quoting 155.14 points, or 0.44 percent higher at 35,313.69 points. The gauge had lost over 79 points on Friday.

GDP data comparing growth under NDA and UPA regimes moved to 'draft reports' section of Ministry of Statistics' website

The statistics ministry says estimates in a draft report on the back-casting of GDP series are not 'official', while the NSC says the methodology for back-casting GDP series is a "work in progress".

GDP back series calculation: Mundle committee has shown the way but more work needed; politicising statistics must end

The NDA government needs to come out with a back series sooner rather than later.

CPI inflation at 9-month low of 4.17%, but the rate setting panel may not uncork the bubbly as yet

The MPC is unlikely to derive great comfort from the July inflation numbers alone and lower its guard on the inflation fight.

Sensex sinks 232 points on downbeat macroeconomic data

The nervousness was palpable as investors looked forward to the release of CPI inflation, to be released on Tuesday. Wholesale inflation is due on Wednesday.