Today, the markets are likely to make an optimistic start following firm global cues. Also, traders will be getting support from the report that net direct tax collection in the April-Feb period of 2017-18 showed a whopping 19.5% growth from the year ago period to Rs 744,000 crore. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open with gains of 40 points around 10,278 at the opening bell.  

The number of women fund manager in Indian fund management industry is on rising, despite that they are inadequately represented in the industry. 

The IPO of Bharat Dynamics will remain open for subscription from March 13-15, 2018. The issue consists of Offer for Sale (OFS) where the Indian government is selling 12% stake worth Rs 960.94 crore. The issue price is in the range of Rs 413-428 per equity share having face value of Rs 10 each.

Nashik-based real estate company Karda Constructions (KCL) is entering capital market with the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of 43 lakh equity shares.

One of India's newest bank Bandhan Bank is entering the equity market through Rs. 4,500 crore Initial public offering (IPO).

The Information technology(IT) sector funds look to be back on track after two years of immense underperformance. These funds have returned nearly around ~31 per cent in the last one year. 

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.22 p.m. on March 8.

The markets on March 8 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,170.71, up by 137.62 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,196.70, up by 42.50 points.

Paytm's subsidiary Paytm Money has received a green signal from SEBI to offer investment and wealth management products to consumers across the country.

Tata Steel may get access to the assets of Bhushan Steel as the company is identified as highest bidder by the Committee of Creditors. Bhushan Steel owes Rs. 45,000 crore to the banks.