Sensex ends 248 points up and other ET stories

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	Dated:18 December,2013

Top Headlines QE talks: Fed unlikely to spoil Christmas for investors, say experts Even if US Fed does decide to taper, analysts are of the view that much of it is already factored in. However, knee-jerk reactions cannot be ruled out. Sensex ends 248 pts up, may add 300 pts if US Fed holds QE status RBI today surprised everyone by maintaining a status quo on its monetary policy. Now the market awaits next big event - US Fed meet. What stocks will benefit if US decides to taper QE With concerns over US Fed tapering looming large on EMs such as India, most experts are of the view that it will benefit export-oriented sectors. Views on Stocks/Markets Sensex may see correction before hitting 23,500: BofA's top picks Bullish on TCS, Wipro and Lupin: Pankaj Pandey Niche consumption sector to do well: Jitendra Sriram IPO/Global Markets HK shares at lowest since Nov 15 Nikkei up on upbeat growth signals China shares fall for a sixth day Rupee / Gold Re falls on caution ahead of Fed Gold recovers by Rs 30 Gold holds ground ahead of Fed decision More 'Market' News Sensex ends 248 pts up, Nifty above 6,200 on RBI surprise Sensex snapped 6-day fall and closed 248 points higher after the Reserve Bank of India took a proactive step and maintained status quo in its mid-quarter review of monetary policy. Raghuram does his bit for markets, all eyes now on US Fed Nifty could stretch the upmove to about 6,250-6,300 in case the US Fed goes for status quo on QE, says expert. Repo rate unchanged: How Raghuram played on market sentiment Market had factored in a 25 bps hike in repo rate at the RBI's policy meet today, but the central bank surprised it by going for a status quo.	Market Round-up SENSEX 20859.86 247.72 NIFTY 6217.15 78.10 S&P500 1,781.00 -5.54 NASDAQ 4,023.68 -5.84 USD/INR 61.7143 -.21 USD/INR 61.7143 -.21 NSE Gainers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change Orchid Chemicals & Pharma 61.55 + 19.98 Ganesh Housing Corporatio 80.55 + 16.40 Brigade Enterprises Ltd. 63.55 + 15.34 Vadilal Industries Ltd. 163.50 + 14.62 Neuland Laboratories Ltd. 307.95 + 13.07 NSE Losers Scrip Price(Rs.) %Change Ujaas Energy Ltd. 9.75 -8.02 Aarvee Denims and Exports 49.10 -6.57 Visa Steel Ltd. 13.80 -6.12 Metkore Alloys & Industri 6.20 -6.06 Sun Pharma Advanced Resea 154.55 -5.73

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