Trades between FIIs generated a volume of Rs 35 crore on the BSE Wednesday-an decrease of 7.62% from Rs 37 crore clocked on Tuesday.

US stocks opened slightly lower on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500's three-day winning streak in jeopardy after weaker-than-expected euro zone economic data.

Easing inflation and a revival in sock markets could dent gold imports, pushing shipments down by about 35% in value terms in 2012-13, a government panel said on Wednesday.

The initial public offer (IPO) of top commodity bourse Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) was subscribed 91% on its first day today, as the first-ever IPO by an Indian bourse witnessed robust demand from retail as well as institutional investors.

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers of Rs 1,332.90 crore (provisional) today, according to data released by BSE.

Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) plunged sharply by over 8% today, on concerns about its exposure to Kingfisher Airlines and reports about public sector lender giving fresh loans to the debt-ridden carrier.

The Iranian nuclear row and related oil price jump appear to have swooped back onto the radar for global investors just as Western credit woes seem to be easing - but energy risks may well now be an ever-present menace.

Motor and health insurance may become expensive with the government suggesting that insurers should raise premiums to cover their losses.

Benchmark share indices ended lower on Wednesday ahead of the February derivatives expiry, amid weak European cues, as investors booked profits across stocks after sharp gains recently.

Gold rose by Rs 350 to Rs 28,740 per 10 grams in the bullion market here today on buying by stockists and jewellery makers to meet the marriage season demand amid sharp rally in global markets.

The euro and European shares edged lower on Wednesday after economic data suggested the euro zone may slide back into recession, hurting the global economic outlook, while concerns about the sustainability of the latest Greek bailout deal also weighed.