The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark, which had lost over 500 points in the previous three sessions, shed 477.82 points to close at 17,445.75.

The country's largest lender SBI was the top loser from the Sensex pack, falling 7.91 per cent on reports that the bank has committed to provide loan of around Rs 1,200 crore to the debt laden Kingfisher Airlines.

The BSE benchmark index Sensex on Tuesday climbed to a seven-month high by adding 139 points on fund-based buying in blue chips, led by Reliance Industries, amid a firming global trend.

The 30-share benchmark, which gained nearly 454 points in the last three trading sessions, fell 48.42 points, or 0.27 per cent to 18,153.99

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday regained the 18,000 level after over six months by adding 354 points on sustained buying by funds amid hopes that easing inflation will lead to low interest rate regime, and a firm trend in global markets.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange barometer, which had gained 24 points in the previous session, added another 75.73 points, or 0.43 per cent to 17,848.57 points.

Overcoming initial weakness, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex gained 107 points on Wednesday as funds bought bluechips and auto stocks on good monthly sales amid firm trend in the European markets.

The Sensex gained 0.92 per cent or 156.80 points to close at 17,233.98 points on Friday, the highest level in almost 10 weeks. Nifty closed 0.90 per cent or 46.40 points higher at 5,204.70 points on Friday, the last trading day of the week.

The stock market, already worried over India's current account deficit, is now feeling the tremors of foreign currency convertible bonds Indian companies issued more than three years ago.

Sensex moved in a narrow range throughout the session before settling at 16,751.73, up 12.72 points or 0.08 per cent.

The BSE Sensex rose by 584.39 points, or 3.62 per cent, to 16,739.01, its highest close since December 7, 2011. Nifty also gained 182.60 points, or 3.75 per cent, to 5,048.60, its highest close since December 7, 2011.

The 30-share index of the Bombay Stock Exchange, which had gained 192 points in the previous session, moved up by another 95.27 points to 16,739.01.

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The BSE benchmark Sensex on Friday recovered by 117 points on buying funds on hopes of rate cut by RBI after softening inflation and easing worries over eurozone debt crisis.

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In a volatile trading session, the BSE's 30-share benchmark index, Sensex tumbled 138.35 points or 0.86 per cent to close at 16,037.51.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, seen with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, has sealed a $15 billion currency swap line with India, expected to support the falling rupee.

The BSE benchmark Sensex failed to maintain last week's gains and slipped 284 points due to fresh selling pressure, mainly in refinery, banking, realty, metal and auto counters, in view of persistent capital outflows from foreign funds.