Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a large cap pharmaceuticals company, has been trending on Dalal Street for not one but many reasons. The stock has soared over 8.72 per cent from its previous close of Rs 2,634.55. The scrip opened at Rs 2,750 and made a day’s high of Rs 2,878.15. At 11:50 am, the stock is trading at Rs 2,864.

On Thursday, the benchmark indices opened flat, tracking mixed global cues. At 11.40 am, Sensex was trading lower by 297 points or 0.55 per cent while Nifty plunged 110 points or 0.69 per cent. Speciality chemicals company- Aether Industries' initial public offering (IPO) had been subscribed 56 per cent by the morning of May 26, the third and final day of booking.  

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Overall provisions on the loan book stood at 5.8 per cent of the loan book as of March 31, 2022 as compared to 7.0 per cent as of December 31, 2021 and 5.2 per cent as of March 31, 2021.

In early trade, the domestic equity benchmarks reversed gains and traded with losses. Nifty fell below 16,000 points. For the fourth session in a row, FMCG stocks have fallen. Amid heightened volatility and jittery investor sentiments, Asian markets stagnated.

 The Asia Pacific markets are giving a mixed reaction after the Minutes of Federal Reserve's May meeting indicated that the bank may hike the interest rate by 50 basis points again in the month of June and July. The Fed is keeping a keen eye on the inflation levels as well as on the rising crude oil prices.

After taking a hit of 0.54 per cent in the previous trading session, the frontline index S&P BSE Sensex opened in the green today at the pre-opening bell. 

BSE Smallcap index significantly underperformed the broader markets by plunging 2.94 per cent to close at 25,123.30. 

The cautious mood in the market was seen for the third straight session as investors were inclined toward selling their holdings in stocks, which are still highly valued. Investors are also eyeing US FOMC minutes, which are expected to throw some light on the market direction in the near term. 

Highest put option open interest contract was added at a strike price of 15500 for expiry tomorrow.