FMCG index tops 50,000 for the first time

The FMCG index has rallied 11% in the last three months against a 6% gain in the Nifty. ITC contributed to 57% of the rally in the FMCG index in the past three months, while HUL, Varun Beverages, and Nestle contributed a little over 27%.

Markets rally for 2nd day on US debt deal hopes

The Sensex surpassed the 62,000-mark with a breakout rally underpinned by the optimistic mood in global markets. The index closed at 62,501.69, up 629.07 points or up 1.02%, from the previous close. The Nifty briefly surpassed 18,500 before closing the day at 18,499.35, up 178.20 points or 0.97%.

HDFC, Nabard and PFC line up bond sales

HDFC’s bond issue, which may have an additional subscription option of up to ₹5,000 crore, may see the rate of interest being set around 7.80%, market sources said.