Looking at the rapid rise of the Indian equity markets over the last one year, it is quite likely that you too are looking forward to investing in the markets.

One of the reasons you invest is to get better returns and the mutual fund category is among some of the options to do so.

Time Technoplast: The company is pleased to announce that Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) formally notified its approval for type-4 composite cylinders for onboard application for the range of cylinders. Bureau Veritas has also confirmed its approval through a separate communication.  

India has now exited the technical recession phase.

I have been interacting with lot of investors and many of them are worried that the market will once again fall, the way it fell last year when the pandemic was just sweeping across the world.

SEBI has mandated key people of fund houses to invest in their own funds.

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited has informed the bourses that it has successfully executed a digital transformation project for Coca Cola Bottling Company United for streamlining its order management with robotic process automation (RPA) in Microsoft Power Automate. 

Looking at the portfolios of MFs ending April 2021, it seems that they are betting more on financials. Read onto find out more.

Anupam Rasayan India Limited (ARIL), a domestic company engaged in the business of custom synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing, announced this morning that it has secured two contracts worth Rs 540 crore from two esteemed multinational companies.  

On a YTD basis, BSE Sensex has given only 5.1 per cent return closing at 50,193.33 on May 18, 2021 as against 47,751.33 on December 31, 2020. 

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), a leading renewable energy company announced this morning that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with SB Energy Holdings Limited (SB Energy India) for complete acquisition of the latter.   

Nestle, with gains of 1.7 per cent, is the top-performing Sensex stock, followed by Sun Pharma, which is up by more than 1 per cent. Tech Mahindra and Reliance along with SBI are also trading up by more than 1 per cent each.  

Doubling one's money is always exciting! If we look at the market performance in 2021, we can see that it provided us with exciting opportunities as at least 181 stocks more than doubled in 2021 with some of them turning out to be a five-bagger. 

Wipro Limited announced on Tuesday after the market hours that following the transition to a new operating model, Opus Capital Markets Consultants, LLC, a Wipro company, has been fully integrated with Wipro and now it will be known as Wipro Opus Risk Solutions LLC.

Majesco, which is a global leader in cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation has partnered with Infosys Limited to accelerate its digital experience for insurers.

Markets have been volatile in 2021 even though many would argue that volatility could have been worse. As of now, VIX is at its lowest in 2021, which indicates bullishness in the markets.  

The market opened in red on May 19, 2021.

The market opened in red on May 19, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,88,38,510 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 36,49,247.31 crore.

The market opened in red on May 19, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,88,38,510 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 36,49,247.31 crore.

"Our top three strategic priorities include forging synergic partnerships for our leading generic & research products, optimising organisational leverage to maximise our gains as well as astute capital investment", says Mr Saransh Chaudhary, CEO, Venus Medicine Research Centre (VMRC), and President, Critical Care Division, Venus Remedies in an exclusive interview with Geyatee Deshpande, Senior Research Associate, Dalal Street Investment Journal.  

The stock has broken out of a downward channel along with a higher volume. It has closed above the prior minor swing high as well as above the 20-DMA decisively. It has formed a strong base between the zone of Rs 731 and Rs 736 and bounced strongly from lower levels.   

JSW Energy: JSW Hydro Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JSW Energy Limited, has raised US$ 707 million by allotment of US$ denominated senior secured notes.  

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI), a global technology consulting & digital solutions company has entered into a strategic engagement with Hoist Finance AB, a pan European financial services company in the purchasing and management of non-performing & performing loan, to provide banking-as-a-service via its digital banking platform.  

The industrial biotech company, Praj Industries announced today that it has successfully developed innovative technology to produce Bio-bitumen based on lignin after Netherlands-based Circular Biobased Delta approved Praj’s Bio-bitumen samples processed from purified lignin. 

PGIM India Hybrid Equity Fund now adds international equities to its investment portfolio. Read onto find out more.

Out of 30 Sensex stocks, almost six have slipped in red with M&M topping the chart of Sensex gainers' list, inching higher by nearly 6 per cent.  

HCL Technologies announced the expansion of investment in the United Kingdom with the hiring of 1,000 technology professionals in the fields of digital transformation, cloud, artificial intelligence, and cyber security for its London, Greater London & Manchester offices.  

Prathamesh Mallya, AVP Research Non-Agri Commodities & Currencies, Angel Broking talks about price movements in crude oil:

The market opened in green on May 18, 2021.

The market opened in green on May 18, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,60,29,744 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 33,06,583.10 crore.

The market opened in green on May 18, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,60,29,744 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 33,06,583.10 crore.

As habits define your personality, likewise, your financial habits define your attitude towards attaining financial freedom. Here, we have listed the top three habits that may help you in attaining financial freedom.

Here is our detailed conversation with Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), a leading player in steel, power, mining, oil and gas and infrastructure in India.

Kings Infra Ventures Limited and NEC Corporation Japan achieved a remarkable landmark in precision aquaculture when the proof of concept (PoC) project was launched on May 3, 2021.

Sensex is up by more than 750 points during the closing hour of today's session even as European markets opened on a mixed note.  

Kolte-Patil Developers Limited, a real estate company based in Pune, announced this morning that it has signed two new projects in Hinjewadi and Tathawade areas in Pune.

Max Speciality Films Limited (MSFL), a subsidiary of Max Ventures & Industries Limited announced that it will invest up to Rs 50 crore in a new cast polypropylene (CPP) line, having a capacity of 7.2 kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA).  

The market opened in green on May 17, 2021.

The market opened in green on May 17, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,72,84,719 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 25,40,178.09 crore.

The market opened in green on May 17, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,72,84,719 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 25,40,178.09 crore.

Hester Biosciences is tying up with Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (Government of Gujarat) along with OmniBRx for manufacturing the COVID vaccine.

Shilpa Medicare Limited via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Shilpa Biologicals Private Limited (SBPL) has entered into a three-year definitive agreement with Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited (DRL) for production-supply of Sputnik V vaccine (used for COVID-19) from its integrated biologics R&D-cum-manufacturing centre at Dharwad (Karnataka).

Trident: The company’s bath & bed linen segment registered revenue growth of 52 per cent and 109 per cent a YoY basis. 92 per cent capacity utilization in bed linen segment. 

In a transition phase to stage-2, the stock price is above 150-DMA and 200-DMAs. The 150-DMA is above the 200-DMA while the latter has turned up. 

The data of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that a regular plan dominates the SIP and has better longevity than a direct plan. Read onto find out more.

In a press release, Welspun India stated that the company is set to work with Target Corporation in the USA to achieve business growth. Reacting to the announcements made post the meeting held of its board of directors, its stock jumped by more than 11 per cent. 

The shares of UPL Ltd climbed over 8 per cent on Friday, touching its 52-week high of Rs 764.45 per share, after JP Morgan released a coverage report on the company, highlighting its growth potential. 

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has received approval from US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Lurasidone Hydrochloride tablets (20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, and 120 mg).  

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd (SPARC), a global pharmaceutical company announced on Friday that it has achieved success in phase 3 trial of its investigational drug namely, PDP-716 ophthalmic suspension.   

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In a first-ever development, Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) announced that CRISIL Ratings has assigned ‘CRISIL A+/stable’ to the long-term credit facilities of the company. The present rating is three notches higher than the earlier ratings.   

In today's trading session, the market is depicting a volatile performance. However, the stock, which is attracting the eyes of the investors, is Yasho Industries.  

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday announced that the first consignment of imported doses of Sputnik-V vaccine was administered in Hyderabad today as part of a limited pilot soft-launch. The consignment of doses that landed in India on May 01, 2021, received regulatory clearance from Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL, Kasauli) on May 13, 2021.   

Pharmaceutical major Lupin announced that the company’s board of directors has recommended a dividend at 325 per cent equivalent to Rs 6.50 per equity share of the face value of Rs 2 each for FY21.  

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) in a joint venture with KEC International Limited (KEC) has been awarded a contract worth Rs 1,147 crore by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). 

Larsen & Toubro announced today that its construction arm has secured large orders from a prestigious client for its heavy civil infrastructure business. 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the leading global IT service, consulting & business solutions organisation announced that it has launched a cloud-based intelligent subscription solution by leveraging on the SAP business technology platform for the media & publishing industry.

A global leader in next-generation digital services & consulting, Infosys Ltd has collaborated with RXR Realty to build and deploy an intensive & comprehensive solution running on Microsoft Azure.

A good question for investors to handle volatility would be to ask themselves as to ‘what per cent of my financial exposure can suffer a 40 per cent fall and I can continue without panicking’. It is the question of how you react at a psychological level, rather than your age. 

Only six out of 30 Sensex stocks are trading in green with Asian Paints maintaining its top gainer status on Friday.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited announced that it has confirmed a royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Eli Lilly & Company for Baricitinib for COVID-19 in India.  

The market opened in green on May 14, 2021.

The market opened in green on May 14, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 8,77,14,544 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 80,06,586.12 crore.

The market opened in green on May 14, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 8,77,14,544 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 80,06,586.12 crore.

BSE Ltd. (BSE), announced its audited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter ended and year end March 31, 2021.

Hindalco Industries: Novelis reports Q4 and full fiscal year 2021 results. Strong operational performance and ongoing successful Aleris integration drive record fiscal year.   

On a YTD basis, Carborundum Universal Limited has rallied by approximately 52 per cent, making an all-time high level recently of Rs 616.20 from Rs 405.20 as of December 31, 2020, on BSE. 

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KEC International Limited informed on Wednesday after the market hours that it has secured new orders worth Rs 1,514 crore across its various businesses.

The leading Indian WiFi brand, Input-Output (IO) by HFCL Limited announced the launch of its Telecom Infra Project (TIP) Open WiFi compliant access points for PM-WANI deployments.

Quant AMC outshines other AMCs in terms of percentage increase in assets under management. Check out our AUM analysis to know more.

Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) filed its Q4 results for FY21 on Wednesday. The company has reported strong growth during this quarter. 

Persistent Systems announced that it intends to join IBM’s ecosystem of partners using IBM’s new automation foundation and IBM Cloud Paks for automation.  

The shares of Graphite India fell by more than 4 per cent on Wednesday after the company announced that it is shutting down its ICGE division at Nashik due to the rising Coronavirus cases.  

On Wednesday, the domestic benchmark indices ended in the negative territory on weak global cues. While Sensex plunged more than 400 points, with a majority of equities closing in red, the shares of the companies belonging to Godrej Group beat the odds.  

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited along with its subsidiaries today announced the launch of Ertapenem injection, which is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Invanz (Ertapenem injection). The company received approval from US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA).

Lead by Tata Motors, Motherson Sumi, and Amara Raja Batteries, the BSE Auto index is back in green!  

ITD Cementation India Limited, a domestic construction engineering company, announced this afternoon that it has secured two orders worth Rs 950 crore.   

On Wednesday, Aurionpro Solutions announced that its subsidiary, SC Soft will be amongst the key partners of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) as it becomes the first transit agency in California to offer a contactless payment system.   

Cadila Healthcare Ltd, a global pharmaceutical company, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zydus Animal Health & Investments Limited (ZAHL) has entered into a business transfer agreement (BTA) to sell & transfer its animal healthcare established markets undertaking (Zydus AH) to a consortium, which is led by Multiples Alternate Asset Management.

Equity MFs witnessed net inflows for the second straight month, though it was lower than the preceding month. Read onto find out more.

Suumaya Industries Ltd, a domestic company, which is engaged in the business of garment manufacturing for women, announced this morning that it has forayed into agri-trading business during March quarter of FY21.  

The market opened in red on May 12, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 4,62,06,497 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 42,73,308.97 crore.

The market opened in red on May 12, 2021, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 4,62,06,497 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 42,73,308.97 crore.

The market opened in red on May 12, 2021.

As the pharmaceutical sector is a defensive play, an investor may consider allocating 5 to 10 per cent of their corpus in such funds for the long term. 

 Dr Reddy's Laboratories: The company announced the launch of Ertapenem for injection in the US market.

Here is a list of the best-performing equity MFs in the month of April 2021.

Hinduja Group’s, NXT Digital Limited has entered into a partnership with one of the largest multi-system operators (MSO) in the country i.e. SITI Networks Ltd for sharing its infrastructure facility via headend-in-the-sky (HITS) platform. 

On Tuesday, GRM Overseas Limited, one of India’s leading basmati rice exporters announced that its subsidiary, GRM Foodkraft Pvt Ltd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Reliance Retail Limited (JioMart) to place its products in Reliance stores.  

Ruchi Soya Industries Limited has signed a business transfer agreement (BTA) with Patanjali Natural Biscuits Pvt Ltd (PNBPL) to acquire its business of manufacturing, packing & labelling of biscuits, cookies, rusk and other associated bakery products.

NTPC, GAIL, and Adani Transmission are seen contributing to BSE Utilities index with Nava Bharat Ventures topping the index, winning charts with nearly 12 per cent gains in today's session.