Equity indices on upward climb, auto and metal stocks shine

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February 8, 2021

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Mumbai, Feb 8: Equity benchmark indices closed over one per cent higher on Monday amid upbeat news on corporate earnings, economic data and updates on vaccination drive.

Market experts said foreign portfolio investors have continued to buy Indian securities as the Union Budget 2021 sparked a strong rally, and there seems to be no reason for them to slow down.

The BSE S&P Sensex closed by 617 points or 1.22 per cent at 51,349 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 192 points or 1.28 per cent to 15,116.

Except for Nifty FMCG and PSU bank which dipped slights, all other sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty auto up by 3.2 per cent, metal by 3.1 per cent, IT by 2.1 per cent, realty by 2 per cent and private bank by 1 per cent.

Among stocks, Mahindra & Mahindra moved up by 7.3 per cent to Rs 929.20 per share while Tata Motors accelerated by 6.4 per cent to Rs 336.15.

Metal stocks too gained substantially with Hindalco moving up by 6.1 per cent and JSW Steel by 3.4 per cent.

The other major gainers were GAIL, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys and Bharti Airtel. However, those which lost were Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto, Cipla and Sun Pharma.

Meanwhile, Asian shares were near record highs on hopes a 1.9 trillion dollar Covid-19 aid package will be passed by US lawmakers later this month when coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out globally.

Japan's Nikkei jumped by 2.12 per cent, the highest level since August 1990, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for economic recovery from pandemic lows.

The Shanghai Composite crawled up by 1.03 per cent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng by 0.11 per cent.

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

News Network

December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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