The PMI data in the Euro zone did disappoint market participants but the stock prices after a bout of correction managed to recover, nevertheless tracking the virus-related developments and the US markets. The Asian markets traded strong in the past couple of weeks as there are signs emerging of the situation getting calmer between the US and China 

The market opened in green on August 27, 2020.

The market opened in green on August 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,64,21,835 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,47,582.19 crore.

The market opened in green on August 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,64,21,835 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,47,582.19 crore.

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Most investors think that risk is proportionately reduced by adding each additional stock in a portfolio, which, actually, is quite farther away from the truth. In the book titled ‘Modern Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis’ authored by Edwin J. Elton and Martin J. Gruber, there is evidence that one can only reduce risk to a certain point beyond which there is no further benefit from diversification.

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In the last couple of weeks gold has turned out to be quite volatile and is down by almost 6 per cent from its recent high. Many investors now believe that gold has run its course as it is up by more than 50 per cent in the last one year and there is no merit in investing in this yellow metal.

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On the upside, Nifty may witness resistance in the zone of 11,660-11,680 level. On the downside, immediate support is placed in the zone of 11,490-11,460 as it is a confluence of upward sloping trendline support and 20-hour MA. Stocks in news: Jindal Stainless Ltd, Punjab & Sind Bank, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Affle (India) Ltd.

Early trends in SGX Nifty indicates a flat start for the markets.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 692.53 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 60.29 per cent YoY from Rs 1744.07 crore in Q1FY20.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 350.98 crore in Q4FY20, which declined by 24.35 per cent YoY from Rs 463.97 crore in Q4FY19.

The share price of Affle (India) Ltd hit its upper circuit on August 26, 2020, and made a new 52-week high after the company announced that it has won the contract from Singapore Government to build a ‘digital & cloud-based commuter survey platform’ for the countries’ Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Infosys on Wednesday announced the launch of AI-driven ‘cognitive email workbench’ solution that gives enterprises an ability to augment query management and scale their helpdesk operations

KNR Constructions Limited has won an order worth Rs 1,157 crore (including GST) by Highways Department of Government of Tamil Nadu.

In what proved to be an encouraging day of trading for investors, the Sensex jumped by more than 230 points or 0.59 per cent to close at 39073.92 levels. Nifty managed to close at 11549.60 levels, up by 77.35 points or by 0.67 per cent.

BSE Auto index, which is mostly led by two-wheeler stocks, gained by 1.50 per cent and was one of the top index gainers amongst all sectoral indices on Wednesday.

Lupin Limited and Mylan NV announced the launch of Nepexto, biosimilar etanercept, in the German market.

The shares will be issued at a discount price of Rs 160 per share. Reacting to this news, the share on Wednesday slipped 5.5 per cent during the early trading session on BSE.

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On Wednesday, the shares of buzzing stock, CG Power and Industrial Solutions again locked in at its upper circuit of 5 per cent on BSE. The stock has skyrocketed, gaining by more than 135 per cent in the last one month.

The market opened flat on August 26, 2020.

The market opened flat on August 26, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,54,32,637 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,51,531.87 crore.

The market opened flat on August 26, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2,54,32,637 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,51,531.87 crore.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 30.46 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 46.72 per cent YoY from Rs 57.17 crore in Q1FY20.

Market leader State Bank of India (SBI) has sanctioned Rs 23,864 crore of loans and disbursed Rs 17,599 crore. It is followed by Punjab National Bank, which has sanctioned Rs 10,348 crore.

JMC Projects (India) Limited, which is a leading civil engineering and EPC company, has surged 16 per cent on BSE after it bagged new orders worth Rs 554 crore.

After Glenmark, companies like Cipla, Lupin and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries also launched their own variants of Favipiravir tablets. Lupin’s ‘Covihalt’ is priced at Rs 49 per tablet while Sun Pharma’s ‘FluGuard’ is priced as low as Rs 35 per tablet, which is the cheapest in India.

As long as the resistance zone of 11,536-11,600 is not cleared convincingly, do not expect a run-away rise. On the downside, the zone of 11,410-11,370 is likely to act as immediate support. Stocks in news: Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd, Scanpoint Geomatics Ltd, JMC Projects (India) Ltd, FDC Ltd.

All participants are going to keep a watchful eye on whether the Indian markets carry the positive sentiment from the previous trading sessions after three days of the continued rise and close on a six-month record high?

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 634.53 crore in Q4FY20, which declined by 0.49 per cent YoY from Rs 637.64 crore in Q4FY19.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 526.87 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 50.75 per cent YoY from Rs 1069.85 crore in Q1FY20.

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India’s leading integrated travel services company, Thomas Cook (India) announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Payback India to offer attractive loyalty benefits to its customers thereby, enabling them to earn and redeem points on every Thomas Cook holiday purchase.

The consolidated net sales reported in Q1FY21 came in at Rs 359.53 crore, which declined by 60.56 per cent YoY from Rs 911.52 crore in Q1FY20. 

Ramco Systems informed the bourses on Tuesday that it has entered into a multi-million dollar agreement with leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia

On Tuesday, the Sensex and Nifty opened comfortably in green and then slid twice into red zone during the volatile trading session. The Sensex managed to close at 38843.88 levels, up by 44.80 points or 0.12 per cent. Nifty closed at 11472.25 levels, up by 5.80 points or 0.05 per cent. The Mid-Caps and the Small-Caps once again outperformed the markets.

The management of the company mentioned that many of its suppliers invoked force majeure clause (which allows temporary relief from contractual obligations in uncertain & uncontrolled situations such as pandemic).

Interestingly, the management in a conference call held for the discussion of the acquisition, mentioned that Bharti AXA made a loss of Rs 240 crore in FY20. This can be considered as one of the reasons why the stock price is not cheering on the announcement of the transaction.

Single-mode optical fibre is imported from various countries including China, Japan, the US and Korea. The major quantity is imported from China. The directorate, in its probe, concluded that the product is being imported to India in such increased quantities that it may threaten the domestic manufacturers.

CRISIL expects India’s retail food inflation, which is measured through consumer price index (CPI), to cool down in the second half of the ongoing fiscal year on account of the effect of the high base of the previous year, along with a bumper Rabi harvest and a good prospect of Kharif harvest

During the last six months, almost 150 stocks that trade on BSE have doubled.

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Volatility in markets can be seen during today’s trading session. After opening up in positive, Sensex continued to fluctuate, oscillating in the red and green territory.

The market opened in green on August 25, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,92,04,237 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 13,31,390.82 crore.

The market opened in green on August 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,25,46,616 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,85,496.25 crore.

Consolidated profit stood at Rs 824.08 crore for Q1FY21. It grew by 35.3 per cent as compared to Rs 609.1 crore that it had reported in Q1FY20.

The market opened in green on August 25, 2020.

It pointed out that pharma companies cumulatively witnessed their pre-tax margins rise by 306 bps on an annualised basis and 551 bps sequentially in Q1 due to the strong revenue growth in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) business and lower operating expenses.

The consolidated net sales reported in Q1FY21 came in at Rs 1,022.30 crore, which declined by 42.34 per cent YoY from Rs 1,773.04 crore in Q1FY20.

Lupin Limited has informed the bourses that it has received United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for its Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg (base)/actuation. It is a generic version of ProAir HFA.

This move will align the company’s operations as well as capital structure. It will also help in streamlining its financial obligations and will significantly improve credit metrics.

The consolidated net sales reported in Q1FY21 came in at Rs 106.51 crore, which declined by 53.61 per cent YoY from Rs 229.59 crore in Q1FY20. 

Talking about the levels of Nifty, 11,530-11,600 seems to be the next hurdle for the index. On the downside, immediate support is seen around opening the upside gap area (11,412-11,371). Stocks in news: Axis Bank Ltd, Prince Pipes and Fittings Ltd, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd, Wipro Ltd, Karur Vysya Bank Ltd.

The month of August saw Sensex gain by almost 5 per cent. The bulls clearly have the momentum with them even as there are as many as 350 stocks that are constituents of BSE 500 that outperformed BSE 500 index in August.

Equity market performance in August has taken the market participants by surprise as BSE Small-cap index gained by 14 per cent in August itself. 

The recent underperformance of the banking dedicated mutual fund scheme highlights one significant aspect of the stock market i.e. the best sectors are not immune to cyclicality.

Bajaj Finserv Limited has been picked up by our Bollinger Band Squeeze scanner, which suggests that the stock is near a consolidation breakout.

Considering the daily timeframe, the stock has given a downward sloping trendline breakout formed by connecting swing highs from July 2020. Further, the breakout is supported by a robust volume of more than three times of 50 days’ average volume, indicating strong buying interest by the market participants.

Taking cues from global markets, the Indian market on Monday saw a broad-based rally, with Sensex jumping by 364.36 points or 0.95 per cent and closing at 38799.08 levels. Nifty managed to close at 11466.45 levels, up by 94.85 points or 0.83 per cent.

Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced that the company has bagged new export orders for over 3,200 wheels for EU Truck and US Mobile Home Market. Reacting to the news, the stock of the company gained by nearly 7 per cent during Monday’s trading session.

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BASF continued its gaining streak on Monday as the stock of the company rose for the fifth straight trading session. The stock recorded its fresh 52-week high at Rs 1,870 since October 2018.

The market opened in green on August 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,25,46,616 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,85,496.25 crore.

Granules India informed the bourses on Saturday that United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filed by its wholly-owned foreign subsidiary, Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc (GPI) for Ramelteon tablets, 8 mg

The market opened in green on August 24, 2020.

The market opened in green on August 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,25,46,616 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,85,496.25 crore.

Global rating agency in its latest report stated that in order to restore loss-absorbing buffers due to the COVID-19 hit, India’s state-run banks may need Rs 1.90 to 2.10 lakh crore of external capital over the next two years

Zen Technologies Limited has been granted a patent by UK patent office for containerised tubular shooting range (CTSR). The valuable patent will give the company an exclusive right to access in many foreign markets.

Currently, the stock has formed a ‘dark cloud cover’ candlestick pattern on the daily timeframe, which suggests that the bears have put their foot in the door.

The stock of NIIT Limited has given a downward sloping trendline breakout on the weekly timeframe, formed by connecting swing highs from April 2018. The breakout was supported by the above 50-week average volumes.

Traders are advised to stay neutral but for those who are already holding long positions, keep 21-EMA as a trailing stop-loss. Aggressive traders are recommended to create long positions on a decisive breach of 11,410. Stocks in news: VA Tech Wabag Ltd, Granules, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.

Indian markets are likely to open the first trading session of the week on a positive note based upon positive global cues. At 7:55 am, SGX Nifty was trading with gains of 47.50 points at 11,423.50 levels. However, going by the past records it is noticed that the life above the 11,400 mark is not comfortable for the bulls.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 417.11 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 71.03 per cent YoY from Rs 1439.75 crore in Q1FY20.

Consolidated profit stood at Rs 272.84 crore for Q1FY20. It declined by 65.5 per cent as compared to Rs 790 crore that it had reported in Q1FY20.

The 14-period RSI on the daily timeframe is in bullish territory. Furthermore, in the recent sideways phase, the RSI never breached its 60 mark, which indicates that the stock is in a super bullish range as per RSI range shift rules.

Currently, the stock has formed a bearish engulfing candlestick pattern on the daily timeframe, which suggests that the bears have put the foot in the door.

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The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 1749.71 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 48.25 per cent YoY from Rs 3380.87 crore in Q1FY20.

The consolidated net sales reported in Q1FY21 came in at Rs 177.47 crore, which declined by 51.16 per cent YoY from Rs 363.37 crore in Q1FY20. 

Provisions and contingencies increased by 134 per cent YoY to Rs 3,555.77 crore in Q1FY21, as against Rs 1,519.34 crore in Q1FY20.

The company reported consolidated net sales of Rs 458.98 crore in Q1FY21, which declined by 34.07 per cent YoY from Rs 696.16 crore in Q1FY20.

The share market on Friday continued its forward march with broader markets yet again impressing investors. Sensex jumped by 214.33 points to close at 38434.72 levels, up by 0.56 per cent. Nifty closed at 11371.60 levels, up by 59.40 points or 0.53 per cent.

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On Friday, the stock of Affle India locked in at its upper circuit of 10 per cent. With this, its trading for the day halted at Rs 2,316.75, gaining by Rs 210.60 per share from its previous close.

On the back of regulated markets, the company registered a growth of 22 per cent QoQ. The company also reported healthy operating leverage with 920 bps QoQ EBITDA margin expansion.

Its diversified execution capabilities and order book, which has spread over sectors such as roads & highways, mining, metro, special bridges, irrigation, airports, and tunnels is a very important growth trigger for the company in revival after the economic headwinds.

The shares of GlobalSpace Technologies were trading in the green on Friday after the company informed about its strategic partnership with Chest Council of India (CCI).

S&P 500 is sitting at record highs and now technically the US markets are out of bear market phase and have entered in the new bull market phase. Sensex has recovered almost 48 per cent from the lows in March with several stocks recouping their entire losses made in the massive correction witnessed in the beginning of the year.

The market opened in green on August 21, 2020.