"The European markets ended Thursday's session in the green, bringing its winning streak to five sessions. Some 15 minutes into trading, it was ruling at 26,268.85 points, down 733.37 points, or 2.72 per cent. The gains were also fueled by optimism that the UK will remain a part of the European Union, following the results of recent polls." At the National Stock Exchange (NSE), where the 51-scrip Nifty had closed at 8,270.45 points, the opening bell was at 8,029.10 points. The sensitive index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had closed on Thursday at 27,002.22 points, opened the next morning at 26367.48 points.

Source: Mid-Day June 24, 2016 05:00 UTC