Post Monday's shock that quivered the Indian stock markets to witness the biggest intraday fall in over two months, investors cheered as Sensex recovered by around 1,300 points during the latter part of the week.  

The domestic markets ended the month of February with a 'thud' as investors turned bearish with red being the prominent colour all over BSE & NSE on Friday.  

Speaking with DSIJ, Amit Kumar, Managing Director and CEO, Prataap Snacks indicates how the return to normal life in the post-pandemic scenario will once again boost demand for snacks. Following is the detailed discussion.

The shares of Natco Pharma were trading higher by 1 per cent in a down market after the company informed the exchanges that it has launched Brivaracetam tablets under the brand 'Brecita' in India.

The company has approved the proposal for the buyback of fully paid-up equity shares for an aggregate amount, not exceeding Rs 150 crore, which is 5.05 per cent of the total paid-up equity share capital.

The stock of Tata Chemicals Limited has given approximately 59 per cent returns in less than a month. On January 29, 2021, it had closed at Rs 475.45 while today, it registered all time high level of Rs 757. 

There has been a sudden abrupt rise in the fear gauge index- India VIX at it jumped nearly 29 per cent to move above the 29 levels. Considering the inverse relationship between Nifty and India VIX, it is prudent for the market participants to avoid excessive leverage positions on the long side. 

Sundaram Mutual Fund completes 25 years and is celebrating its silver jubilee today. Read onto find out more about its journey. 

The market opened in red on February 26, 2021.

The market opened in red on February 26, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 8,77,82,893 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 86,15,815.25 crore.