BSE's Oil and Gas Index Components

BSE's oil and gas index consists of some of the biggest public companies of India. These are the companies which are basically dealing with crude oil and gas or we can say fossil fuels, It is most important index of BSE and has companies listed on SENSEX as well.

Following are the companies which are part of BSE's Oil and Gas Index:

Sr.	Company Name	Rank acc to market cap
1	Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd	1
2	Reliance Industries Ltd	2
3	Indian Oil Corporation Ltd	3
4	GAIL (India) Ltd	12
5	Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd	21
6	Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd	23
7	Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd	32
8	Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd	89
9	Petronet LNG Ltd	99
10	Essar Oil Ltd	201

Bombay Stock Exchange's FMCG Index Companies

Bombay stock exchange has many sectoral indices in which Fast Moving Consumer Goods or FMCG Index is also one of the sectoral index which consists of heavyweights of the FMCG Sector. However different companies have got different weightage in FMCG Index. There are total 12 companies which are part of the FMCG Index.

The Components of BSE's FMCG Sectoral Index is as follows:

Company Name	Company Code	Weightage
United Spirits Ltd	532432	0.5
United Breweries Ltd	532478	0.25
Tata Tea Ltd	500800	0.65
Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd	500368	0.6
Nestle India Ltd	500790	0.4
Marico Limited.	531642	0.4
ITC Ltd.	500875	0.7
Hindustan Unilever Ltd	500696	0.5
Godrej Consumer Products	532424	0.35
Dabur India Ltd.	500096	0.3
Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd	500830	0.5
Britannia Industries Ltd	500825	0.5

Indian Stock Markets closes marginally down

(posted under - BSE live, SENSEX closing) - A last hour correction at European markets had its effect on Indian stock markets which saw heavy selling in afternoon after opening and remaining in green throughout until the afternoon.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty closed at 5320.60, down by 2.55 points. The 50 stock index hit intraday high of 5348.30 and low of 5284.90.

The 30 share benchmark index Sensex also closed lower at 17730.24 down by 25.70 points. The index touched a high of 17845.65 and low of 17632.80 during intraday trade.

Sectoral indices had a mixed day with BSE Realty Index was down by 0.78 percent, BSE Oil&gas closed in red by 0.66 per cent. However BSE FMCG Index closed up by 1.01 percent and BSE Capital Goods Index closed up by 0.77 percent. BSE Midcap Index was also up 0.12 percent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 0.17 percent higher.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1569 gainers and 1298 losers.

Indian Stock Indices closes flat

(posted under - BSE Rates, SENSEX closing) - Major Indian stock indices including (BSE's SENSEX, NSE's NIFTY) closed almost flat, with a slight upward deviation.

Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closed at 17755.94, up 6.25 points or 0.04 per cent. The 30-share index touched intraday low of 17629.19 and high of 17782.41.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty ended at 5323.15, up 6.60 points or 0.12 per cent. The broader index touched a low of 5288.15 and high of 5333.30 in today’s trade. The BSE Midcap Index was up 0.84 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved higher by 0.70 per cent. BSE Realty Index advanced 1.43 per cent, BSE Healthcare Index moved 1.42 per cent higher and BSE IT Index edged 0.73 per cent up.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1901 advances against 1191 declines.

Indian stock indices in red as globas cues engulf Dalal street

(posted under SENSEX closing, BSE rates) - Major Indian stock indices including BSE's SENSEX and NSE's NIFTY closed in deep red as global uncertainity in all asian indices continued and Indian markets followed all the peers in closing down.

Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closed at 17748.60 down 127.95 points. The index touched a low of 17725.63 and high of 17868.12 during trading sessions today. Nifty closed at 5316.55, down 36.75 points. The 50 share index hit a low of 5311.05 and high of 5354.35.

BSE Midcap Index was down 0.02 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 0.05 per cent higher. BSE FMCG Index was up 0.72 per cent and BSE Oil&gas Index advanced 0.04 per cent. BSE Metal Index slipped 1.90 per cent and BSE IT Index declined 1.29 per cent.

Market breadth was negative on the BSE with 1318 gainers against 1533 losers.

BSE'S SENSEX | NIFTY down as Chinese yuan dissapoints

Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex was at 17792.80, down 83.75 points or 0.47 per cent. The index touched a low of 17732.77 and high of 17868.12 in trade so far.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty was at 5329.95, down 23.35 points or 0.44 per cent. The broader index hit a low of 5315.55 and high of 5354.35.

BSE Midcap Index was up 0.23 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 0.27 per cent higher.

Amongst the sectoral indices, BSE FMCG Index was up 1.06 per cent and BSE Realty Index advanced 0.41 per cent. BSE Metal Index slipped 1.24 per cent and BSE IT Index declined 0.90 per cent.

Market breadth turned negative on the BSE with 1429 losers against 1307 gainers.

Indian Stock Markets closes up | SENSEX | NIFTY smiles

Major Indian Stock Indices(BSE's SENSEX, NSE's NIFTY) remained in green throughout the day as European economies raised optimism due to EURO gains.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty was at 5222.35 at closing today, up 24.65 points touching a high of 5231.45 and low of 5171.05.

Sensex closed at 17412.83, up 74.66 points. The 30-share index reached a low of 17249.46 and high of 17442.50 during the trading day.

BSE Realty Index was up 2.60 per cent and BSE PSU Index gained 1.61 per cent. BSE IT Index declined 0.54 per cent and BSE Oil&gas fell 0.55 per cent. BSE Midcap Index was up 0.38 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 0.85 per cent higher.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1783 advances and 1326 declines.

BSE's SENSEX closes up by 273 points

(posted under - BSE live, SENSEX closing) - Indian Stock indices (BSE's SENSEX and NSE's NIFTY) both closed in green today as Euro data helped in gaining momentum.

According to me the markets should open in green tomorrow as the environment looks very promising globally now!

Today's Report card for SENSEX and NIFTY:

Shrugging off concerns over double digit inflation, the 30-share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange rose 273.2 points, or 1.6 per cent, to finish at 17,338.17 .

The wide-based 50-share Nifty Index of the National Stock Exchange also ended 1.53 per cent higher at 5,197.70. TCS rose 2.85 per cent and Wipro zoomed 4.13 per cent, propelling the BSE IT index to 5,351.98, up 3.69 per cent. all because of news from UK about possible huge outsourcing in pipeline.

In the Sensex components, 25 stocks ended with gains, while five ended with losses.

Indian Stock Markets closes up as EU boosts

(posted under - SENSEX closing, Indian stock markets) - Major Indian stock indices closed in green today as Euro Zone economies showed some promising growth as Euro was up by 1 percent against USD.

Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex ended at 16,922.08, up 264.04 points or 1.59% per cent. The index touched a high of 16942.60 and low of 16668.91.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty closed at 5,078.60, up 78.30 points or 1.57% per cent. The 50-share index hit a high of 5085.20 and low of 4997.60.

BSE Midcap Index was up 1.15 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index advanced 1.35 per cent higher.

Amongst the sectoral indices, BSE Auto Index gained 3.53 per cent, BSE Metal Index moved 2.29 per cent higher and BSE Realty Index advanced 1.83 per cent.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1555 gainers and 1089 losers.

BSE SENSEX | NIFTY closes over 1 perc down

(posted under - BSE closing, Nifty closing) - Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex closed at 16,617.10, down 163.97 points or 0.98 per cent. The index touched a low of 16,560.64 and high of 16,895.73 during the session.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty ended at 4897.10, down 46.90 points or 0.87 per cent. The broader index touched a low of 4967.30 and high of 5071.35 intraday.

The BSE Midcap Index and BSE Smallcap Index ended 0.55 per cent lower each. BSE Realty Index fell 2.57 per cent, BSE Metal Index moved 2.19 per cent lower and BSE Oi&gas Index declined 1.38 per cent. Market breadth was negative on the NSE with 1838 losers against 1249 gainers.

Global cues pulls SENSEX at closing - Down 336 points

(posted under - BSE closing rates) - Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30 share benchmark index Sensex ended at 16,781.07, down 336.62 points or 1.97 per cent. The index hit intraday low of 16686.73 and high of 17069.77.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty closed at 5034, down 101.50 points or 1.98 per cent. The index hit intraday low of 5004.25 and high of 5132.95 in today’s trade.

BSE Midcap Index fell 1.37 per cent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 1.45 per cent lower. BSE Metal Index was down 3.99 per cent, BSE Realty Index declined 3.89 per cent and BSE Oil&gas Index slipped 1.92 per cent. Market breadth was negative on the BSE with 1909 declines against 869 advances.

Stock Markets Investing tips -you never knew earlier

Investing in Stock Markets is always considered very difficult job by the people, since it has lots of risk and investing Acumen at stake, One thing is sure that no Stock market investment companies can give gurantee of their investing tips so atlast it comes to ones own self to analyse the market and gain from it.

Always remember no analyst/investment advice company company can give guarantee returns, that is they simply cant work without the disclaimerswhich they attach alongwith their websites or otherwise.

So here are probably 50 best investing tips for a layman who wants to start investing in stock markets without fail...I SAID WITHOUT FAIL !!

1. Do not buy a stock without examining the financial health of the company from atleast last 3-4 years(most of the companies which provide stock advice often donot follow this important tip because it needs lots of analysis and acumen which except Warren buffett no body can provide.

2. Go for a good and professional help so that you can be guided about the market (also check that there are lots of such fake professionals around today so choose a genuine one for investing your hard money(only in case you dont have time for analysis or mental acumen to do so...only if you are a dumb).

3. Never buy a stock without knowing its business and who its competitor is - If the competitor is too big and authoritative(have good political relations) then be away from such small cos.

4. Follow the leaders of an industry so that you can get good knowledge of the market - Examine and analyse functioning of such company from last five years atleast(for a long term investment)

5. Do not guess the futures of Indian stock markets as they are very volatile just have a terrific analysis acumen.

6. Never buy stocks when market indexes are in up-trend because chances of loosing are too high because such trends are often made by brokers but actual fundamentals of that company are too weak.

7. Try to wait until the stock market has clearly turned around. - That wait can be everlasting though due to volatility.

8. Always make your decision to buy the top companies of industries (when their stock is undervalued).

9. Make it a point to buy companies with new products or services (companies which are very innovative in approach) and mind it very few indian cos fall in this list as all are copy cats or inspired by some other company.

10. Make sure that you buy stocks that are expanding in the stock market (this requires analysis of that company from very basic).

11. Try to determine whether large or small caps are favoured in the stock market.

12. The earnings should be growing from last 2-3 years for that company.

13. Try to invest in companies that have high experienced management(because they would know techniques haw to prohibit other cos to come at power).

14. Make decisions after you are fully confident by the findings of your analysis about a company.

15. Do not be impatient(apply wait and analyse philosphy).

16. Be a long time investor for better returns.

17. Go for a good broker (and who can negotiate for commision).

18. Set a strict budget(never go to purchase stocks beyond your financial limits because that can be very devastating).

19. Set your goals.

20. be always optimistic about your approach.

21. Aim higher and i am sure you will achieve it.

22. Try to minimize risk(strong analysis skill required again).

23. Maintain market records - for atleast last three years for the stock in which you want to invest.

24. Do not be greedy.

25. Act wise.

26. Think more.

27. Make a research.

28. Understand the value which a stock can deliver.

29. know about NSE and BSE, and working of stock markets too

30. Buy fixed income securities as these are the best bets.

31. Minimize risk.

32. Try to spend less.

33. Enjoy open communication - on any stock market forum.

34. Keep track of records.

35. Ask for latest updates about your favourite stock.

36. Beware of fraud brokers- mind it their are many on net or outside.

37. Set yourself on win-win situations.

38. have some basic stock investing tips (this post fulfills your this tip).

39. Never average down - mediocre stocks have no life.

40. Pay attention to real estate - but this is highly volatile market.

41. Avoid fraud email links, stock market tricks, websites without disclaimers are fraud for sure.

42. Set your objectives higher.

43. Do not give any credit card details even to the brokers present online (who are not listed on my blog).

44. Never be disappointed - (remember profit and loss are two sides of a coin).

45. Listen to stock news - important if you are going to make short term investment instead of long term.

46. Follow these evergreen investment tips.

47. Consult experienced stock market consultant.

48. Have faith in your hired technical or fundamental analysts (provided he/she high calibre and tremendous analytical skills required for reading face of a company from stock value)

49. Do not overextend your budget - last but a very very basic one for all.

So here i finish my typing and hope that you will definitely gain from these tips and spread a word about them. If you think your tip should also be included here please leave a comment.
HAPPY TRADING!!