Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today announced a 75 bps cut in policy repo rates. The repo rates will be reduced from 5.15 per cent to 4.4 per cent. The reverse repo rate has been reduced by 90 bps to four per cent. 

Laurus Labs Limited extended its support to Governments of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh in the fight to save the lives of those affected or may affect due to COVID-19 spread in both the states.

The market opened in the green on March 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.86 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 14,46,506.47 crore.

The market opened in the green on March 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.86 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 14,46,506.47 crore.

The market opened in the green on March 27, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 1,410.99 points to end at 29,946.77 and the Nifty was up by 323.60 to close at 8,641.45.

Yes Bank, the capital-starved bank, which was bailout by the consortium led by SBI, has approved a fund raising plan for an additional amount aggregating up to Rs 5,000 crore

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Biocon Limited has informed that it is adjusting its operations to fully comply with regulations issued by respective national governments in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation.

The market opened in the green on March 27, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 1,410.99 points to end at 29,946.77 and the Nifty was up by 323.60 to close at 8,641.45.

Kerala-based Evangelical Social Action Forum (ESAF) Small Finance Bank received regulatory nod to float an initial public offering (IPO) of Rs 976 crore. SEBI issued the final observations to the lenders' proposal on March 20, 2020, according to the information published on the capital markets regulator’s website.

If we believe that ‘history repeats itself’, the retracement can go up to at least 38.2 retracement i.e. 9,390 but only if Nifty closes above 8,673. The next immediate resistance is at 8,883, which is Friday high. Stocks in news: Piramal Enterprises, NTPC, Sanghvi Movers, Vaibhav Global, Finolex Industries, Maharashtra Seamless, ICICI Bank.

Welcome to the last trading session of the week! Today, SGX Nifty is flashing green as Asian peers are trading with healthy gains and overnight, the Wall Street ended on a positive note. Currently, SGX Nifty is trading up by 133 points at 8,796 level.

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What a roller-coaster ride it has been for D-Street in the last one week. Emotions like fear, hope, ecstasy and greed, all were on the display. The stock markets for the first time have hit a circuit breaker twice in the same year

The outbreak of Coronavirus has impacted various sectors globally and domestically. The current lockdown that has been implemented pan India has forced a cut in power demand.

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has asked National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to suspend toll collection at all toll plaza across India 

The indices were topped by IndusInd Bank, which gained as much as 45 per cent intra-day. The stock has seen a sharp sell-off since the start of the month due to the reports of regulatory issues in the numbers.

COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global crisis. Many companies are trying to assist the patients of the disease, their families and anyone else, who is being adversely affected by this tragic outbreak.

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has won a prestigious order for the supply of state-of-the-art electric buses

The share price of Caplin Point was trading in green on Thursday after the company got approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection USP.

Mumbai-based drug major, Cipla announced that it has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Esomeprazole for oral suspension 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg.

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The market opened in the geen on March 26, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.37 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,81,476.99 crore.

Strides Pharma Science Limited has informed the bourses that its flagship facility (KRS Gardens) in Bengaluru has received an establishment inspection report (EIR) thereby, confirming the successful closure of the inspections.

The market opened in the green on March 26, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.37 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,81,476.99

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The market opened in the green on March 26, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 7 percent to end at 28,535.27 and the Nifty was up by 6.62 percent to close at 8,317.38.

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The market opened in the green on March 26, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 7 percent to end at 28,535.27 and the Nifty was up by 6.62 percent to close at 8,317.38.

Many of the high dividend-yielding blue chip companies tend to be consistent performers and are dependable when the stock markets are going through a bearish phase or uncertainty. Join Anthony Fernandes as he finds out how one can select quality dividend-yielding stocks to ride through difficult phases in the market. 

A rapidly growing demand for fluorochemicals due to increasing airconditioning and refrigeration systems in the industrial and domestic sectors along with a foray into a new product segment makes Navin Fluorine International Limited occupy a niche position with a clear vision about its growth prospects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a complete lockdown for the next 21 days. This should not act as a deterrent for the investors who are looking to invest.

The corona virus crisis now has developed into an issue of economic concern with governments announcing lockdowns across the world. This could lead to an unpredictable level of crisis in the near future.

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The coronavirus is taking a huge toll across the globe in terms of both human life and the economic status of many countries with massive slumps in the markets.

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India Grid Trust today announced the acquisition of transmission asset, East North Interconnection Company Limited (ENICL), from Sterlite Power at a valuation of USD 134 million.

In the same filing to the exchanges, the company also added that it would repay the total amount within 90 days and release entire pledged shares with the investment firm.

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With this, the total installed capacity of Khargone Super Thermal Power Project, NTPC and NTPC Group has become 1,320 mw, 50,355 mw and 58,816 mw, respectively.

We would advise traders to keep an eye on 8,550-8,600 levels on the upside, if the index is not able to move past the zone then, it may fall back towards 8,000-8,100 mark. Stocks in news: DeltaCorp, NTPC, TVS Motor Company, Cummins India, REC.

Indian markets may witness a soft opening as SGX Nifty indicates a minor drop of 11 points at the opening bell as cues from Asian markets are negative and a pullback was seen from higher levels on Wall Street in the latter half of trading session overnight.

The stock of Larsen & Toubro forms a bullish engulfing candlestick pattern on the daily time frame. Interestingly, the daily RSI has broken out of falling wedge pattern, which is a bullish sign.

Ashok Leyland submitted a report of receiving ratings from CARE Ratings. As a result of this, the stock of the company fell by around four per cent.

The indices helped by gains in Reliance Industries Ltd closed nearly 15 per cent intraday. The stock reacted positively to the media reports of Facebook eyeing 10 per cent stake in the company.

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The stock of Manappuram Finance Limited has formed an opening bullish Marubozu candlestick pattern on the daily time frame. Opening bullish Marubozu candle indicates an extreme bullishness.

The stock of Bajaj Electricals made a fresh 52-week low today of Rs 270.00, despite the fact that the company had recently announced the successful completion of its rights issue of equity shares.

The stock of Century Textiles & Industries Limited has formed a piercing line candlestick pattern on the daily scale. The piercing line candlestick pattern is considered to be a bullish reversal pattern and usually occurs at the bottom of a downtrend.

The board of directors of Linde India, post careful evaluation of integration plan made for realising synergies between the businesses, have approved of a joint venture between the company and Praxair India to render operation and management services to both Linde India as well as Praxair India.

The market opened in the red on March 25, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.08 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,50,875.00 crore.

India jewellery sales are set to fall to the lowest in a quarter-century, i.e. in 25 years, as a result of the lockdown to combat the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, which has brought the industry to a sudden halt.

On March 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the entire nation at 8 pm. He mentioned that India will be in 21 days lockdown, starting from midnight

The market opened in the red on March 25, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.08 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,50,875.00 crore.

The board of directors of Motilal Oswal Financial Services approved up to Rs 150 crore worth of share buyback. The date of the proposed buyback offer is April 1, 2020.

The market opened in the red on March 25, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 2.67 percent to end at 26,674 and the Nifty was up by 2.51 percent to close at 7,801.35.

The market opened in the red on March 25, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 2.67 percent to end at 26,674 and the Nifty was up by 2.51 percent to close at 7,801.35.

Reliance Jio seems to be very interesting for social networking giant Facebook, as market reports suggests that the latter intends to buy 10 per cent stake in Mukesh Ambani’s Jio.

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Company has guided incremental revenue from this expansion of nearly Rs 65 crore. With the above said expansion, the total capacity of company’s AAC plant at Dahej now stands at 42,420 TPA.

Electric power transmission company, Sterlite Technologies, has approved the buyback of equity shares of up to Rs 145 crore.

Wednesday’s trading session remains a very crucial day to watch out, if the index manages to hold above 7,511 levels and witness a higher close with a higher high, it could result in the formation of a temporary bottom. Stocks in news: Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals, Apollo Tyres, Rallis India, India Grid Trust, IRCON, Nestle India.

Indian markets will have to brace for another rocky start despite buoyancy seen across the global markets. The key factor holding the bulls back is the 21-day nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to contain the spread of COVID-19. The market participants fear the economic fallout from the lockdown. SGX Nifty is trading 184 down at 7,669 levels.

On the stock specific front, indices were topped by IT major Infosys, which closed higher by 13 per cent.

Hexaware Technologies Ltd today announced that it has achieved Guidewire PartnerConnect specialisation: Guidewire Digital EMEA. Hexaware is a Guidewire PartnerConnect consulting partner at the select level and works with Guidewire in EMEA and APAC.

Arman Financial Services Ltd, a leading Gujarat-based non-banking financial company (NBFC), announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary-Namra Finance Ltd, which manages the microfinance business of the group, raised Rs 66.3 crore of debt capital from Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency (MUDRA) and IIV Mikrofinanzfonds, Germany (external commercial borrowing).

On the other hand, a lower crude oil price is likely to benefit the aviation companies as they have reduced the fare to pass on the benefit as well as to boost the demand. However, grounding of the domestic and international flights would weigh on the benefit of lower crude oil prices.

The market opened in the green on March 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 78 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,16,817.72 crore.

On Tuesday, rating agency, CRISIL placed its rating on the long-term bank facilities of PVR Limited on ‘rating watch with negative implications’ following the closure of multiple movie theatres across India post orders of state governments to contain the spread of Coronavirus.

The market opened in the green on March 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 78 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,16,817.72 crore.

The market opened in the green on March 24, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 13.15 percent to end at 25,981 and the Nifty was down by 12.98 percent to close at 7,610.

The market opened in the green on March 24, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going down by 13.15 percent to end at 25,981 and the Nifty was down by 12.98 percent to close at 7,610.

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) has informed that its TDI-II Plant has now resumed its normal production after the completion of its scheduled maintenance.

Axis Bank has dedicated Rs 100 crore to customers, employees, vendors, government agencies for supporting them in fighting against the deadly disease and combat the impact of Coronavirus. 

The country’s central bank on Monday said that it will inject more liquidity into the market for which, it announced long-term repo operations (LTRO) of Rs 1 lakh crore that will be carried out in two tranches

The company has started ‘zero contact delivery’ under which, the customers will receive their order without coming into contact with a delivery staff. This step would cover the loss up to some extent that would have been occurred on stores closure in Coronavirus outbreak. However, the company has to bear the impact of this pandemic as it is going to hit its top-line growth.

Now, it seems that Nifty is approaching towards the level of 7,342 which is 50 per cent retracement of the super bull cycle that started in 2008. Stocks in news: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur.

Markets witnessed its steepest fall in the history in yesterday’s session; however, today, the markets are set for a blistering start, courtesy, positive sentiment from Asian peers. Nifty has corrected over 40 per cent in just 44 trading sessions and this fall is sharper than 2008 financial crisis.

India's biggest consumer goods firm, Hindustan Unilever, announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to acquire its hygiene brand-VWash. The deal includes the acquisition of intellectual property rights including trademarks, design and know-how related to VWash brand.

Infibeam Avenues announced that it has partnered with third and one of the largest oil and natural gas company Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), through which the consumers of the latter, will be able to book LPG gas cylinders across India via the platform of BillAvenue.