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Sensex falls by 700 points; Nifty also slips, selling pressure on IT stocks
Mumbai: The Indian stock market opened on a weak note on Wednesday. Growing global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, and continued selling by foreign investors led investors to a cautious stance. The BSE Sensex fell 699.74 points to 73,959.48 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty fell 177.40 points to 23,302.50. IT and technology stocks were the most under pressure. Uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran talks is believed to be a major reason for the decline. Investors are closely monitoring global geopolitical developments. Analysts say any uncertainty related to West Asia directly impacts the energy market and investors’ risk appetite. Consequently, a cautious tone prevails in global markets.
The recent rise in crude oil prices in the international market has also increased investors’ concerns. India imports a large part of its energy needs, hence the rise in oil prices impacts market sentiment. Higher oil prices can affect inflation and import bills. This is why investors react cautiously to any major fluctuations in the energy market. Among the 30 major companies in the Sensex, IT sector stocks recorded the biggest decline. Shares of Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and HCL Tech remained under pressure in early trading. According to market experts, after the rise in IT stocks in the last few trading sessions, investors preferred profit booking. This impact was visible on the performance of the entire technology sector.
While IT stocks remained weak, buying was seen in select companies. Maruti, Adani Ports, Asian Paints, and Bharti Airtel were among the major gainers in early trading. Investor interest in these companies somewhat offset the broader market decline, although major indices remained under pressure.
According to the available data of the stock market, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are continuously selling. On Tuesday, foreign investors had made net sales of shares worth Rs 8,362.92 crore. The effect of withdrawal of foreign investors is clearly visible on the market sentiment. When the outflow of foreign capital increases, there is additional pressure on the domestic markets. Asian markets witnessed a mixed trend on Wednesday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and China’s SSE Composite were trading in the green, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng remained under pressure. On the other hand, the US markets had closed with strength on Tuesday. Despite this, the domestic markets witnessed weakness due to local and global factors.
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Aadhaar Authentication History: Where is your Aadhaar being used? Check your Aadhaar biometric history from home.
Technology. In today’s world, there’s hardly any government or non-governmental task that’s possible without an Aadhaar card. Whether opening a new bank account, getting a new mobile SIM card, or receiving a subsidy from a government scheme—Aadhaar has become mandatory everywhere. But amidst this widespread dependence, a significant threat lurks. Are you sure that someone isn’t misusing your fingerprint or Aadhaar number without your knowledge? People often remain careless about this, which can later lead to serious trouble. To combat this threat, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) offers a highly effective tool that allows you to access your Aadhaar card’s entire history.
UIDAI report will reveal the secret, entire ‘login’ history will be revealed in minutes
UIDAI allows the public to view their “Authentication History” for the past six months. This allows you to clearly see when and where your digital data has been used. Downloading this online report will provide you with the following information:
Mode of use: You will clearly know whether your Aadhaar has been used through biometric (thumb impression), iris (pupil of the eye) or just through OTP received on the mobile.
Exact time and date: The exact day and minute of your Aadhaar authentication is recorded in the report.
Name of the organization: The most important thing is that the name of the agency which has accessed your data, be it government department, private bank, digital wallet or telecom company, will also be revealed.
The perfect security shield: How to lock your biometrics online
If you want to prevent anyone from cloning your thumbprint or using your name behind your back, you should definitely use the “Biometric Lock” feature. To do this, you’ll need to download the UIDAI’s “My Aadhaar” portal or the “mAadhaar” app to your smartphone.
There, you can completely seal your data by selecting the “Lock/Unlock Biometrics” option. After this, even if a cybercriminal attempts to use your fingerprint, the system will reject it. Whenever you need to withdraw money or use your thumbprint, you can instantly unlock it online for 10 minutes through the app, which automatically locks again after the task is completed.
If you notice any discrepancy, do not delay, immediately take help of this government number.
If, while checking your history, you notice a transaction or authentication that you never made, don’t take it lightly. This is a clear indication that your data is unsafe. In such a situation, without wasting a moment, call UIDAI’s official, toll-free helpline number 1947 to report the matter. Additionally, you can also file a complaint online by visiting UIDAI’s digital portal, so that the fraudulent transaction or SIM card can be blocked in a timely manner, avoiding any legal complications or financial losses.
