FIIs are very nimble-footed and make their decisions very fast; this quality helps them to spot outperformers very quickly but the pitfall is they are equally quick in selling the stock. That is the reason why investors must work out a strategy to keep pace. Join Anthony Fernandes as he looks at how stocks with high FII holding have performed over time. 

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Tata Coffee Limited has announced that since the lockdown situation is now being relaxed, its operations have restarted at full capacity in their instant coffee plants in India as well as other locations, including at the plantations. The harvesting of coffee and pepper has been completed while the hulling of coffee is still in progress.

Option trading today is more popular than ever and as markets get more volatile than usual, option trading looks to be the most promising way to profit from the markets. While participation has been increasing in the complex world of option trading, the mistakes made by option traders are also quite visible. Geyatee Deshpande shares insights on the common fallacies that option traders suffer from and also suggests how best to avoid them

While putting an end to their gaining streak, domestic benchmark indices such as Nifty dropped by 32.45 points or 0.32 per cent to settle at the level of 10,029.10, whereas Sensex closed down by 128.84 points or 0.38 per cent at 33,980.70, in today's trading session.

This is our mutual fund recommendation. Every fortnight , we recommend one open-ended equity diversified fund that has the best potential of returns for the next one year considering its constituents remain the same. 

Madhav Infra Projects' most recent market value was reflected at Rs 154 crore while the value of the order it received is almost double that, giving a positive boost to the investor sentiments in the current fiscal year.

With its strong brand image and established presence, especially in South India, India Cements is all set to further improve its profitability and capacity utilisation levels which will lead to a positive growth trend for the future.

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It would be a wise decision to invest in international funds. Besides the current surge, there are a couple of other benefits that these funds offer to Indian investors.
 

While the current market volatility may be making investors fearful of investing, the fear of missing out on an upcoming rally tends to push them to invest in equities without giving the investment a reasonable thought.

Investing is a process that requires every investor to create a balance between risk and reward.  Some of the factors that can help an investor achieve this include asset allocation, attitude towards risk, time horizon and the extent to which risks to life, health and assets are covered.

The Board of directors of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has proposed the implementation of the 9 MMTPA Refinery Project at Cauvery Basin Refinery, Nagapattinam district, to the Board of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). CPCL plans to do this through a joint venture, at an anticipated cost of Rs 28,983 crore.

Multi-asset allocation invests in different asset classes in different proportions to provide a well-diversified portfolio to the investors. In this article, you would gain more insights about this category and also understand what kind of investor should consider investing in them.
 

India's largest stainless steel producer, Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) declared that it has bounced back in terms of export volumes in the months of May and June 2020 by ramping up production in global markets. The steel giant's strategic initiative to recapture volumes in the export market has led to progressive results.

If we look at the price history of gold then it has provided spectacular returns. As per your cover story titled ‘Is Gold a ‘Perfect’ Investment Choice?’, you have suggested to not invest more than 15 per cent in it. I wish to know why such a low allocation to gold?

The recommendations provided in this column are taken from various market sources such as brokers, analysts, dealers and investment strategists, etc. These recommendations may not be backed by strong fundamentals. Therefore we advise readers to use their own discretion before investing in these recommendation

Uncertainty is the only certainty in the equity market. Despite all the advances made in equity research and technology used to do research, you cannot predict the occurrences of incidences such as the virus pandemic and its impact on equity.

The market opened in the red on June 4, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 284.01 points to end at 34,109.54 and the Nifty was up 82.45 points to close at 10,061.55.

Aurobindo Pharma announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary AuroLife Pharma LLC's oral solid manufacturing facility located at Dayton, New Jersey was inspected by United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and thereafter, issued a Form 483 with nine observations

The market opened in the red on June 4, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 284.01 points to end at 34,109.54 and the Nifty was up 82.45 points to close at 10,061.55.

On June 03, 2020, Reliance Industries Limited announced the closure of its rights issue of Rs 53,124.20 crore. It was the largest rights issue in India and the fact that it came from the largest market capitalisation company of the nation was not a surprise at all. The company believes that it was also the largest rights issue in the world by any non-financial company in the last ten years.

The market opened in the red on June 4, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.22 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,25,770.69 crore.

Ever since equity markets have displayed a swift recovery following a rapid fall in 2020, investors are being advised to remain cautious on deploying fresh monies by several stock market experts, who are calling the remarkable recovery as just another bear market rally. So what exactly is a bear market rally and can one distinguish it from a bull market rally? Yogesh Supekar along with the DSIJ Research Team identifies the typical characteristics of bear and bull market rallies and the aspects that differentiate the two.

The market opened in the red on June 4, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.22 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,25,770.69 crore.

On the profitability front, company has stated that short-term profitability may suffer because of rising input costs on account of volatile commodity prices and supply constraints.

Government of India undertaking company, Gail (India) Limited informed the bourses after-market hours on Wednesday that it has joined hands with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to secure cooperation in the development of trigeneration projects in India. It signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect.

This section gives a recommendation of a stock having stock price below Rs 100 with sound fundamentals and expected to give handsome returns over a one-year time horizon.

This column gives you scrip chosen by the research team during the fortnight that is fundamentally strong and expected to give good capital appreciation over a time period of 1 year.

I am new to the space of intraday trading and I found your piece on ‘price volume breakout’ to be very insightful for novice traders such as myself.

June 1 saw the Sensex gain more than 1,000 points and almost 50 stocks kissing their 52-week highs and 400 stocks on the BSE hitting the upper circuit with as many as 200 stocks giving fresh ‘buy’ signals on a technical basis.

The high of Wednesday’s bar of 10,176 is an important level to watch out on the upside. And on the downside, the low of Wednesday’s bar of 10,035 is likely to act as an immediate support. Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Eris Lifesciences, Jindal Steel and Power.

Nifty extended its up-move for the sixth straight trading session in a row. It is the longest winning streak recorded by Nifty after November 2019. Having said that, as of now bears are classified as a critically endangered species. On Thursday morning, the early trends on SGX Nifty indicates that the cheerfulness on the D-street will continue to be the order of the day supported by positive global cues.

The order which involves supplies of nearly 8,000 truck wheels for EU and US truck trailer markets is planned to be executed in June and July.

On Wednesday, Lupin Limited informed the bourses that it has signed agreements with three companies namely Cresco Pharma B.V, Exeltis Healthcare S.L and Macure Pharma ApS with an objective of commercialization of its orphan drug NaMuscla (mexiletine) in EU territories.

A falling market often raises fear in the minds of investors. Let us discuss plans of action at times when the markets are falling.

The bulls are maintaining their firm grip on the markets for the benchmark indices and today's trading session – Nifty rose by 0.83 per cent or 82.45 points to close at 10,061.55 level while Sensex registered gains by 0.84 per cent or 284.01 points to reach the level of 34,109.54.

With many businesses remaining shut down during May, the extent to which spare capacity grew slowed remarkably as a number of firms informed about a build-up in unfinished work owing to idle operations.

The market opened in the green on June 3, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 522.01 points to end at 33,825.53 and the Nifty was up 152.95 points to close at 9,979.10.

The market opened in the green on June 3, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 522.01 points to end at 33,825.53 and the Nifty was up 152.95 points to close at 9,979.10.

The market opened in the green on June 3, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.20 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,79,193.68 crore.

The market opened in the green on June 3, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.20 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,79,193.68 crore.

Syngene International Limited announced that it has collaborated with HiMedia Laboratories to manufacture and distribute ELISA test kits for COVID-19. 

United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted approval to pharma major Lupin Limited for its Meloxicam Capsules, 5 mg and 10 mg, a generic equivalent of Vivlodex® Capsules, 5 mg and 10 mg of Zyla Life Sciences US, Inc. The product will be launched shortly after being manufactured at the company's facility in Aurangabad, India.

As the index is making higher high and higher low, the trend is bullish and only closing below prior bar low, which stands at 9,824, may give us an indication of some consolidation or correction in the index. Stocks in news: Majesco, ICICIGI, Lupin, Quess Corp, Syngene.

For the first time after January, Nifty rallied for five consecutive trading sessions on Tuesday. Said that, it decisively closed above the high made on April 30, 2020. Both, the FIIs and DIIs indulged in buying activity on Tuesday where FIIs were seen as net buyers to the tune of colossal Rs 7,498.29 crore, while DIIs bought shares worth of Rs 441.05 crore.

Risk is one of the key attributes to be understood by investors before they invest. Let us discuss the importance of having a risk profile in place.

Global company, Mindteck (India) Limited declared that it has landed a full development project of high value from a semiconductor equipment manufacturing client based in US.

Among the largest solar EPC solution providers in the world, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL), has informed the bourses that it has authorized the operations of its first solar PV project in Oman, thus becoming the first Indian company to have done so in that region.

JSW Steel Limited managed to enhance its capacity utilization level in May 2020, as the lockdown restrictions started easing out. As against 38 per cent in April, it went up to 83 per cent in May.

Concluding yet another trading session in a positive territory, Nifty gained by 168.55 points or 1.72 per cent to settle at 9,994.70 while Sensex climbed by 522.01 points or 1.57 per cent to reach the level of 33,825.53.

Trident Limited announced today that it has been granted a patent for 'woven fabric with improved comfort' by United States Patent Office.

The market opened in the green on June 2, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 2.71 percent to end at 33,303.52 and the Nifty was up 2.57 percent to close at 9,826.15.

The market opened in the green on June 2, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 2.71 percent to end at 33,303.52 and the Nifty was up 2.57 percent to close at 9,826.15.

The market opened in the green on June 2, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.99 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,00,322.42 crore.

Strides Pharma Science announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, Strides Pharma Global Pte. Limited (SPG), has received USFDA approval for Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP, 0.05 per cent

The market opened in the green on June 2, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.99 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,00,322.42 crore.

This is the third one of its kind by the company, reflecting the hardship it is facing in its operations as well as asset monetization plans.

Indian electric utility company, Tata Power Limited, announced that it has taken over the management of Central Electricity Supply Utility of Odisha (CESU).

In May 2020, NCC Limited has secured new orders. It has received four orders from agencies of State Government and does not include any internal orders.

Nifty has filled the gap of May 4 with a gap-up opening and managed to sustain above the gap-area. Going ahead, this gap-area (9,707-9,599) is going to act as a support area. On the upside, the level of 9,940-10,000 is likely to act as a strong resistance area. Stocks in news: Tata Power, Ratnamani Metals and Tubes, NCC, IRCON International, SBI Cards and Payment Services.

The mood of market would be sour Today as global rating agency Moody’s Investors Service downgraded India’s rating to Baa3 from Baa2 and changes its outlook to negative from stable. Hence, it is likely that Indian markets might open on a flat to soft note.

Investors new to the market are often perplexed about how to begin investing in mutual funds. Let us read ahead about some reference points for such investors.

Sundaram Mutual Fund has recently announced that it is set to launch an instant redemption facility in its open-ended liquid scheme. Read on to understand further.

The sales data for the month of May 2020 has been reported by automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki. The company disclosed total sales of 18,539 units including domestic sales of 13,865 units whereas 23 units were sold in other OEM.

The stock of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited has formed a dark cloud cover candlestick pattern on the daily timeframe. The dark cloud cover is a bearish reversal candlestick pattern, which usually occurs at the top of an uptrend.

Although we should begin analysing the effects of COVID-19 on stock markets since its outbreak, we have decided to keep it simple and examine the performances of two indices - S&P 500 and S&P BSE500. We have taken their closing values to determine the returns from January 01, 2020 to May 29, 2020.

As bulls seize command, domestic benchmark indices began the month of June with a positive bias as Nifty increased by 262.50 points or 2.74 per cent to 9,842.80 while Sensex surged by 879.42 points or 2.71 per cent to 33,303.52.

A change in the fund manager is considered as a significant detail to be aware of. Recently, Gopal Agrawal has exited DSP Mutual Fund. Let us discuss the implications of this action.

Kotak Mahindra Bank informed that it has secured Rs 7,442.5 crore via the issuance of 65 million shares in a qualified institutional placement (QIP). 

The market opened in the green on June 1, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 0.7 percent to end at 31,424 and the Nifty was up 1 percent to close at 9,580.

The market opened in the green on June 1, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 0.7 percent to end at 31,424 and the Nifty was up 1 percent to close at 9,580.

The market opened in the green on June 1, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,72,014.24 crore.

Biocon made an announcement that U.S. Patent and Trademark Appeal Board (PTAB) has administered in favour of Biocon's partner, Mylan, in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, regarding all challenged claims of Sanofi's Lantus SoloSTAR device patents

The market opened in the green on June 1, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,72,014.24 crore.

Health care provider, Aster DM Healthcare made an announcement today about the impact the outbreak of COVID-19 has had on its business. It stated that its regular business operations were substantially impacted due to the nationwide lockdown situation

Domestic tractor sales of the company recorded a slight increase of 0.5 per cent, standing at 6,454 tractors in May 2020 as against 6,488 tractors in May 2019.

India, an agricultural country, can turn out to be the feast capital of the world for locust swarms. It may deaccelerate one of the only few bright spots in the Indian economy.

If Nifty moves above Friday’s high of 9,598.85 mark, it would attempt to fill the gap of May 4. While on the downside, an immediate support is seen around 9,330-9,300 mark. Stocks in news: Lemon Tree, NLC India, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Yes Bank, Kalpataru Power Transmission.

Today the Indian markets would be greeted as a host of news were out on Friday. The key economic data was released when market had shut its doors for a weekend holiday. India’s Q4 GDP growth was a depressing at 3.1 per cent despite only a couple of weeks of lockdown in March 2020 and as a result the FY 2019-20 GDP was hauled to lowest since the financial crisis at 4.2 per cent.

The stock of HIL Limited has given a symmetrical triangle breakout on the daily timeframe. This breakout was confirmed by the above 50-day average volume.

Therefore, the demerger of Max India will result in two listed companies, one created by the merger of Max Healthcare & Radiant Life Care, and the other by the merging of Max Bupa, Antara Living and Advaita.

Noida-based HCL Technologies (HCL) announced that it intends to acquire Cisco’s self-optimising network (SON) technology in a bid to help the company meet the growing needs of its customers in the telecommunication industry as the technology has become a major component in a move towards 5G networks.

Retail banking company, Yes Bank Limited, announced that it has acquired 24.19 per cent shares in Dish TV via pledged shares.

Air conditioning company, Blue Star Limited, announced that its board has approved the plan of raising Rs 300 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs).

Hyderabad-based software company, Raminfo Limited, informed that it has received a letter of award (LoA) from Andhra Pradesh State Agros Industries Development Corporation Limited, a government undertaking.

Considering the daily timeframe, the stock of DLF Limited has given a downward sloping trendline breakout, formed by connecting swing highs from March 2020. The breakout was supported by robust volumes.

The stock of Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited has formed a bullish engulfing candlestick pattern on the weekly timeframe.

We have taken BSE 500 companies into consideration and have enlisted the top five gainers and losers during the month of May.

Friday brought with it the news that drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has been granted approval by Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to initiate a clinical trial of Nafamostat Mesilate for treating COVID-19 patients.

During the afternoon session on Friday, Sensex was seen in a positive light as Sensex gained by 0.69 per cent or by 223.51 points to settle at 32,424.10 level while Nifty closed in green at 9,580.30 level, up by 0.95 per cent or by 90.20 points.

Dilip Buildcon declared today that it has raised Rs 100 crore by the issue of rated, listed, redeemable, senior, secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs)

Indian adhesives manufacturing company, Pidilite Industries announced that the company has completed the acquisition of 70 per cent stake in Tenax India Stone Products Private Limited.

Recently, many fund houses have launched ETFs. Various factors to be considered while selecting an ETF are enumerated in this article.

An announcement was made by hydropower generation company, NHPC Limited, stating that the board of directors of the company has approved the proposition to step into the solar power sector.

The market opened in the red on May 29, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up  by 1.9 percent to end at 32,200 and the Nifty was up 1.9 percent to close at 9,490.

The market opened in the red on May 29, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up  by 1.9 percent to end at 32,200 and the Nifty was up 1.9 percent to close at 9,490.