The BSE sensitive index opened up strongly at 15,357.60. It continued to trade strong supported by substantiated buying pressure in index heavyweights. But, the stock index lost its power, lastly sliding into the negative to end the day on a flat note. It touched an intra-day high of 15,440.20 and low of 15,272.46 during the day.

The stocks from cement, IT and pharma led the processions, while auto and banking sectors led the declines.

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The BSE share index opened its eyes on a positive note at 15,295.03. Later on, it slipped into depressing zone and continued to trade flat for most part of the day. It also touched an intra-day high of 15,341.38 to end the day on a positive note.

Cement stocks were in the public interest, whereas IT, pharma and banking stocks led the declines. Auto stocks displayed mixed inclination.

Power Finance Corporation made 14.07% to Rs 199.85 after its quarterly net earnings soared 103.18%. The company announced its quarterly results during the market hours today, 16 July 2007.

Today, the intraday peak of the scrip was Rs 199.90, and an intrady low of Rs 177. It has has its 52-week low of Rs 101 on 3 April 2007.

Mumbai: Allahabad bank has declared its quarterly earnings on Saturday.