I am most appreciative of the recent issue of DSIJ discussing the role that FIIs play in the market and how an investor must work out a strategy to work FII buying to his advantage.

The virus pandemic, amongst many other things, has definitely created two extreme schools of thought about the direction of the market. Each thought is supported by strong conviction and belief.

Given the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic, EMI will ease the stress on the customers by proving financial solution.  Easy availability of finance and cost effective scheme for consumer convenience is an important part of this partnership.

The shares of Praj Industries were trading in green on Wednesday after the company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-develop Lygos’ proprietary yeast for the production of lactic acid.

The cash level of equity Mutual Fund (MF) schemes has increased. Does it mean that fund managers are expecting the market to fall going ahead?

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Shifting between gains and losses during today's trading session, domestic benchmark index Nifty fell by 32.85 points or 0.33 per cent to settle at 9,881.15 while Sensex closed down by 97.30 points or 0.29 per cent at 33,507.92 as investors remained cautious with the escalation in tensions over the India-China border.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been named a leader in Everest Group-PEAK Matrix® for IoT services for the second consecutive year. In addition to this, it was also named a star performer for top quartile year-on-year improvement in its scores.

The ‘Live it up’ holiday package along with the inclusion of ‘Thomas Cook assured programme’ collectively provides safe travel in COVID-19 period in partnership with Apollo Clinics, a member of Apollo Hospitals Group.

In the midst of times where the whole world is struggling to cope with the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a major breakthrough wherein Dexamethasone a generic low cost corticosteroid used to treat auto-immune disorders has been effective in treating COVID-19 patients

HDFC Asset Management Company on Tuesday informed the bourses that one of its promoter-Standard Life Investments Limited proposes to sell up to 60,00,000 equity shares, which represent nearly 2.82 per cent of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of the company

According to the announcement made by Igarashi Motors India Limited, its manufacturing units and corporate office at Chennai will be closed from June 19, 2020 to June 30, 2020 as Government of Tamil Nadu has imposed a complete lockdown in Chennai and its adjoining districts in light of a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases in the state and especially in Chennai.

The market opened in the red on June 17, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 376.42 points to end at 33,605.22 and the Nifty was up 100.30 points to close at 9,914 .

The market opened in the red on June 17, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 376.42 points to end at 33,605.22 and the Nifty was up 100.30 points to close at 9,914 .

The order, which involves the supply of nearly 10,000 truck wheels for USA truck trailer markets, is planned to be executed between June and September from its Chennai plant. The said order is likely to generate a revenue of around US$ 4,00,000.

In order to extend financial support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) in the wake of COVID-19, the government had announced Rs 3 lakh crore under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)

The market opened in the red on June 17, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.99 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,92,243.64 crore.

The market opened in the red on June 17, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.99 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,92,243.64 crore.

Genus Power Infrastructures Limited, which is a leading manufacturer of smart metering solutions with an installation base of 48 million electricity meters across the world, has stated the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on its business operations.

Larsen and Toubro Infotech has introduced LTI SafeRadius, a general data protection regulation (GDPR)-compliant return-to-work app to ensure workforce well-being as well as to enhance operational efficiency as employees return to work in a phased manner across industries.

Wipro Gallagher Solutions (WGS), a leading provider of loan origination software solutions and a part of Wipro Limited, announced on Monday that it was joining hands with DocMagic, a provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services in a partnership, which will enable the company to advance its digital mortgage process.

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Today Indian markets are likely to have a weak start, due to mixed cues from Asian peers. At 7:55 am, SGX Nifty was trading down by 58.50 points at 9,846.50 levels.  In the last couple of trading sessions, markets have been experiencing high volatility and even today’s session is expected to be volatile.

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On the lower timeframe, Nifty is moving in a rising channel and now going ahead the level of 9,740, followed by 9,674, it’s likely to act as a strong support for the index. Stocks in news: HDFC Asset Management Company, Wipro,HCL Technologies.

Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) has received new export orders for over 36,000 wheels for European Union (EU) caravan and truck trailer market.

The company informed that its manufacturing plants in Oonnukal and Vannappuram (Kerala) have started day-shift basis as per the norms issued by the government.

Having regard to US Fed's announcement about additional stimulus and taking cues from global indices, domestic markets were trading higher by about 800 points during the morning trading session. However, a sharp fall erasing all the gains was witnessed after tensions between India and China flared up as the Indian Army reported that an officer and two soldiers were killed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night during a violent face off with the Chinese troops. Later a recovery in Sensex by 651.92 points from the day’s low was seen as Sensex closed at 33,605.22 which is 376.42 points or 1.13 per cent higher than its previous close while Nifty gained by 100.30 points or 1.02 per cent to settle at 9,914.

During previous month, the company also informed about the manufacturing of its new product i.e. Kraft Paper. The product will have uses in packaging material such as carry bags, business cards, Kraft envelopes, etc.

Shilpa Medicare Limited is all set to acquire FTF Pharma Private Limited through share purchase agreement (SPA). As per the terms of draft share purchase agreement, the acquisition would be completed on or before April 30, 2023.

India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) informed the bourses that it has collaborated with IndusInd Bank in a bid to offer attractive finance schemes for its customers.

With upgradation purposes in mind, Vardhman Special Steels underwent 78 shutdowns during the previous fiscal year. Such upgrade was executed in order to modernize steel melting shop facilities whose annual capacity at present stands at 2,00,000 TPA.

The market opened in the green on June 16, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 552.09 points to end at 33,228.80 and the Nifty was down 159.20 points to close at 9,813.70 .

The market opened in the green on June 16, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 552.09 points to end at 33,228.80 and the Nifty was down 159.20 points to close at 9,813.70 .

The market opened in the green on June 16, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.12 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,02,860.24 crore.

The market opened in the green on June 16, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.12 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,02,860.24 crore.

The month of May 2020 saw 46-month low gross inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes. The investor seems to be cautious now on their MF investment.

Tata Communications announced today that the company is enhancing its network capability by building a new submarine cable in Asia Pacific. Reacting to the news, the stock of the company hits a fresh 52-week high of Rs 586.70.

The company has received USFDA nod to market Deferasirox tablets (90 mg, 180 mg and 360 mg), which is used for treating high levels of iron in patients, having a certain blood disorder.

However, the drop in exports during the month under review is low as compared to 60.28 per cent fall in April 2020. Trade deficit, gap between imports and exports, narrowed to US$ 3.15 billion in May 2020 from US$ 15.36 billion a year ago.

The IQVIA, a US-based company, which is engaged in serving as the information and database provider of the healthcare industry, stated that Deferasirox Tablets, 180 mg, has an estimated market size of US$ 53 million (Rs 400 crore approximately).

The EduTech subsidiary, Makebot Robotic Solutions Pvt Ltd of GlobalSpace is surfacing as a leader in STEAM education using robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IOT) platforms for all the students across K-12.

Speaking only of US, the revenue contribution stands at approximately 14 per cent and the company delivers seven to eight products to the US markets. This new API launch would be a different opportunity for the company as US is a significant market for Fexofenadine.

The announcement from US Fed to purchase individual corporate debt is likely to boost the sentiment on the Dalal Street. Early trends on SGX Nifty suggests that bulls are likely to hit a double century at the opening bell. At 7:51 am, SGX Nifty was trading up by 1.97 per cent at 9,889.50 levels.

The level of 9,700 and 9,640 is likely to be a strong support zone for the index and on the upside, Friday’ session high of 9,996 is likely to act as a strong barrier on the upside. Stocks in news: SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited, Ind-Swift Laboratories, Wipro.

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JM Financial has issued and allotted Rs 11 crore equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each. The issue price for qualified institutional buyers was Rs 70 each, amounting to Rs 770 crore.

On Monday, Tata Power declared that its renewable energy arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) received a letter of award (LoA) from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) to construct a 120 MW solar project in the state of Gujarat, India.

On Monday, Sun Pharma announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma) for Ilumya, a plaque psoriasis medicine, in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region.

Since the information available for the month of April 2020 is limited, the provisional figures of May 2020 have been compared with the final figures of March 2020.

Domestic benchmark indices ended the trading session on a negative note on Monday as Sensex slipped by 552.09 points or 1.63 per cent to a level of 33,228.80 while Nifty fell by 159.20 points or 1.60 per cent to settle at 9,813.70.

The market opened in the red on June 15, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 242.52 points to end at 33,780.89 and the Nifty was up 70.9 points to close at 9,972.90 .

The market opened in the red on June 15, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 242.52 points to end at 33,780.89 and the Nifty was up 70.9 points to close at 9,972.90 .

Steel Strips Wheels Limited has resumed its production across all the plants and has also, given the sales guidance for September 2020 quarter.  

The market opened in the red on June 15, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.98 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,29,960.55 crore.

The market opened in the red on June 15, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.98 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,29,960.55 crore.

Wipro Limited made an announcement today about the launch of its Digital Inspection Solution for enhanced workplace safety and experience. The solution is powered by IBM's integrated workplace management system (IWMS) IBM® TRIRIGA® and complements Wipro's present EngineeringNXT portfolio in the digital transformation of business operations.

GlobalSpace Technologies has signed a commercial contract with Cadila Healthcare, agreeing to share the use of its DocExa pro platform with Cadila. Just a month away from the formal launch of DoxExa, associating with Cadila, one of the major Indian pharmaceutical companies, is an important stepping-stone for GlobalSpace to expand its outreach.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Jio Platforms Limited, India's leading digital services platform, have informed the bourses of an investment of Rs 1,894.50 crore by L Catterton, giving it a 0.39 per cent equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis.

Friday’s low of 9,544 would be crucial to watch out in the coming week. On the upside, a follow through move above Friday’s high could take the index towards the levels of 10,120-10,150. Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Oil India, GMR Infrastructure, Cantabil Retail India.

Welcome to a third week of June 2020! Last week Nifty halted its two-week winning streak as it closed the week down by 1.67 per cent, just below the 10,000 level.

The stock of Hero MotoCorp Limited has bounced back from the edge of the rising trendline support that is formed by connecting the swing lows from April 2020 and coincides with 20-day EMA level. The reversal from the support is further justified with strong volumes.

The stock of Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited has been picked up by our Bollinger Band Squeeze scanner, which suggests that the stock is near a consolidation breakout.

This is the third hydrochloride-based drug which has been granted regulatory approval. This development certainly reflects signs of sustenance of the company during the economic slowdown.

On Friday, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and its subsidiaries informed the bourses, after-market hours that the company launched Colchicine tablets USP in the US markets. The drug is available in 0.6 mg tablets in bottle count sizes of 30s and 100s.

Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) announced that it has entered into conclusive agreements with Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG based in Germany, through its fully-owned subsidiary Trust Energy Resources Pte Limited (TERPL), for the sale of three capesize ships - MV Trust Agility, MV Trust Integrity and MV Trust Amity. This transaction has been initiated as part of the company's plan to reduce its debt.

The PSU index which consists of 57 PSU companies dipped by 30.9 per cent to 4,803.13 as on June 11, 2020 from 6,955.57 as on December 31, 2019. Of the total 57 PSU companies included in the BSE PSU index, only four companies have managed to deliver positive returns to the shareholders as yet in this year whereas the remaining 53 companies’ stocks have tumbled significantly.

Tracking losses from global markets, domestic benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened in the red zone on Friday. However, the indices later erased the losses of the morning's trading session as Sensex gained by 242.52 points or 0.72 per cent to close at 33,780.89 while Nifty increased by 70.90 points or 0.72 per cent to settle at 9,972.90.

The board of directors of Hexaware Technologies convened a meeting today with an aim to take a decision on delisting of its shares. The promoter entity HT Global IT Solutions Holdings Limited had voiced its intention to make a voluntary delisting offer

The whole incident including the fire is bound to impact the financials of the company. The current lockdown scenario has already affected the normal demand-supply ratios. Moreover, the impact on its capex plans is likely to spill into the next fiscal from the current year.

The company reported that 97 per cent of loans were repaid using electronic mode of transfer whereas 3 per cent borrowers were unable to pay during lockdown.

The market opened in the red on June 12, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 2.1 percent to end at 33,538 and the Nifty was down 2.1 percent to close at 9,902.

Wheels India Ltd. released its change in credit ratings recieved ICRA on Friday June 12 , 2020. There has been reversions in the credit ratings for commercial paper, medium term deposits and in long and short term loans. 

The market opened in the red on June 12, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 2.1 percent to end at 33,538 and the Nifty was down 2.1 percent to close at 9,902.

United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) granted approval to Semglee, an insulin glargine injection co-developed by Biocon Limited and Mylan N.V, which will be in vial and pre-filled pen presentations form used to keep in check high blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, and adult and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes.

The market opened in the red on June 12, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 6.05 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 31,64,014.52 crore.

The market opened in the red on June 12, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 6.05 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 31,64,014.52 crore.

The promoters have released 15.5 lakh equity shares, which are in addition to the earlier release of 75 lakh equity shares pledged with Kotak Mahindra Investments that took place on April 23, 2020, by paying Rs 54 crore. This payment has been made towards the loan amounting to Rs 64 crore.

Thursday brought with it an announcement from pharma company, Lupin Limited stating that it had been granted approval by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Albendazole Tablets USP, 200 mg.

IT company, Wipro Limited declared its tie-up with CloudKnox Security, a cybersecurity start-up, to enable enterprises to proactively safeguard and manage their hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure by detecting and remediating over-permissioned identities.

There is a high correlation between downward protection and long-term outperformance. This is because protecting from losses in the falling markets leaves more capital to grow than when the market rises again.

The early trends on SGX Nifty is indicating a black Friday for the markets.

Nifty has witnessed a distribution day as it ended with sharp losses on the back of higher volume as compared to its prior session. Traders are advised not to venture into aggressive long position as long as the index stays below this level. Stocks in news: Biocon, SBI Life Insurance, Wipro, Lupin. 

It is anticipating improvements in monthly revenues of drug firms from June and believes that the seasonality aspect of Indian domestic businesses will support their recovery.

Today's trading session ended on a negative note with domestic benchmark indices absorbing cues from global stocks and US Fed's policy announcement. Sensex tanked by 708.68 points or 2.07 per cent to settle at 33,538.37 while Nifty dropped by 214.15 points or 2.12 per cent and fell below its 10k levels settling at the level of 9,902 on Thursday.

The behaviour of non-cyclical stocks in India.

The agency said it foresees India making a strong recovery after the anticipated deep contraction in FY21, with GDP growth at 8.5 per cent in FY22. As per its predictions, India's economy will shrink by 5 per cent this fiscal.

On Wednesday in line with market expectation Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to keep the fed funds rate in a range of zero per cent to 0.25 per cent

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Market indices such as Nifty and Sensex have been used as a barometer to measure the overall market performance in India for years now. But as we have witnessed from our own experiences, not only are the markets dynamic but so are the indices used to measure them. The sectors driving the market keep changing over different time periods. Different sectors perform differently in varying market conditions, thereby resulting in erratic stock performances. This also causes continuous changes in the weightage of various sectors in indices like Nifty that are free-float market capitalisation indices.

The market opened in the red on June 11, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 0.86 percent to end at 34,247.05 and the Nifty was up 0.69 percent to close at 10,116.15.

The market opened in the red on June 11, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 0.86 percent to end at 34,247.05 and the Nifty was up 0.69 percent to close at 10,116.15.

The market opened in the red on June 11, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.98 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,69,250.90 crore.