With the deadly Coronavirus, which originated in China and is now spreading globally, creating waves of fear, the markets have begun to feel an increasing weakness 

Of late, a lot of activity in the market has been based on expectations from the Union Budget

On the downside, the low of Tuesday’s session (12,024.50) is a very crucial support level for the index and sustaining below this level would open gates for further correction towards the levels of 11,929. Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Himadri Speciality Chemical, MOIL, Meghmani Organics, InterGlobe Aviation, JSW Steel.

After yesterday’s relief rally, the market participants would be hoping for an extension of the rally as in the market parlance, a pre-budget rally as a countdown to the Budget has already started. But, throwing cold showers on expectation of the pre-budget rally is renewing concern about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

The last one year return analysis of the equity dedicated mutual fund of the fund house shows that the pure equity dedicated funds have remained laggard in their category.

The shares of Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) jumped by almost 5 per cent during trading hours on Wednesday when the company announced that National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) under Ministry of Mines has approved the execution of its mineral exploration project at an estimated price of Rs 270 lakh.

The all-weather operation on the main land to Andaman & Nicobar route vessel is designed with modern high-quality passenger vessel with electric propulsion suitable for carrying 1,200 passengers and 1,000T cargo.

Sensex closed above 200 points at the end of Wednesday’s trading session at 41,198.66 levels, up by 0.57 per cent. While, Nifty managed to close at 12,129.50 levels, up by 0.61 per cent.

Va Tech Wabag Limited has secured multiple orders of over Rs 760 crore in India, Switzerland and Singapore.

The shares of Tata Coffee rallied by almost 5 per cent, hitting a new 52-week high of Rs 107.20 per share after the company reported impressive results for the third quarter ended December 2019.

The company has also announced that its JV, Aleor Dermaceuticals has received a final USFDA nod for its ANDA Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05 per cent, which is used to treat a variety of skin conditions.

The company has reduced the price band for its ongoing Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) and extended the issue period by three days till January 31. The FPO, which opened on January 24, was initially scheduled to close on January 28. 

Earlier, the company had received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for executing solar power project having a capacity of 2.250 MW under CPP category from Devika Fibres and Saanika Industries. 

In a situation where small-caps are expected to do well, ITI Mutual Fund has launched ITI Small-Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme. Read on to find out whether is it worth subscribing or not.

Rallis India Limited, a chemical manufacturing company of Tata Group, rallied seven per cent today to hit 21-month high level of Rs 247 on BSE.

The market opened in the green on January 29, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.19 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,65,782.36 crore.

The market opened in the green on January 29, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.19 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,65,782.36 crore.

The market opened in the green on January 29, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going down by 188.26 points to end at 40,966.86 and the Nifty was down by 63.20 points to close at 12,055.80. 

The audit of API manufacturing plant of Dr Reddy's Laboratories at Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) by US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) got completed on January 28, 2020. 

The market opened in the green on January 29, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going down by 188.26 points to end at 40,966.86 and the Nifty was down by 63.20 points to close at 12,055.80. 

Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) announced after the trading hours on Tuesday that it has signed a term sheet with Bigcat Wireless Private Limited and its existing promoters to acquire up to 47.87 per cent of the diluted paid-up capital of the company. The total cash consideration of the acquisition is said to be Rs 22.50 crore.

Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, is planning to take a major step towards a clean and safe environment by making an ecosystem consisting electric cars and batteries, charging stations and battery recycling plants.

The failure to hold above Tuesday’s session low of 12,024.50, there is a higher probability of reaching 11,929 levels in the coming days. On the upside, Nifty needs to crawl back above the 50-DMA and close above the level.

Indian markets are likely to open in green today tracking positive global cues. In western markets, the market participants felt the sell-off was overdone and indulged in bargain hunting. SGX Nifty is trading up by 29 points at 12,097 levels.

The stock of Astral Poly Technik Limited has given a downward sloping trendline breakout on the daily time frame along with robust volumes. Additionally, the stock had formed an opening bullish Marubozu candle on the breakout day, which added strength to the breakout.

Mahindra & Mahindra announced that its subsidiary Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited (MFCWL) has acquired Fifth Gear Ventures Limited (FGVL).

The following stocks will be in focus during Wednesday’s trading session in the light of their result announcements: Escorts, Jubilant FoodWorks, Nilkamal, Pidilite Industries and Vaibhav Global.

At present, the stock had formed a bearish engulfing candlestick pattern on daily scale, which suggests that bears are taking control. The bearish engulfing candlestick pattern is considered to be a bearish reversal pattern, which usually occurs at the top of an uptrend.

The country’s largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki reported its third quarter result of the fiscal year 2019-20 today. Its consolidated revenue grew by 5 per cent to Rs 20,721.8 crore from Rs 19,680.7 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The market opened in the green on January 28, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.62 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,68,351.53 crore.

The market opened in the green on January 28, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.62 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,68,351.53 crore.

In further developments under the stated tender, AEML has received an approval for the award of this 700 Megawatt (MW) solar wind hybrid capacity from Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC).

The market opened in the green on January 28, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going down by 458.07 points to end at 41,155.12 and the Nifty was down by 129.25 points to close at 12,119. 

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, one of the leading automobile manufacturers in India announced that it has increased prices of select models to balance the impact of the rising input cost.

 The market opened in the green on January 28, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going down by 458.07 points to end at 41,155.12 and the Nifty was down by 129.25 points to close at 12,119. 

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The pharma major on Monday released a press note after the market hours, which mentioned about the approval of fundraising.

Cipla today informed the bourses that it has received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), indicating the closure of the inspection at Invagen (US) manufacturing facility

Azithromycin tablets are used to treat different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory, skin, ear and eye infections. Alembic has a cumulative total of 115 ANDA approvals (103 final approvals and 12 tentative approvals) from USFDA.

January 9 gap area is likely to be an important support to watch out and on the upside, the level of the zone of 12,230-12,280 is likely to act as a resistance in the short-term. Stocks in news: Prakash Industries, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Maruti Suzuki India, Adani Gas, GHCL.

Indian markets are likely to extend their losses as the global weakness is sure to spill on the Indian shores as well. SGX Nifty, which is currently trading almost 20 points below its yesterday’s close, is already reflecting it.

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Lupin Limited, which is a popular pharmaceutical company, announced about their successful completion of inspection undertaken by UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UKMHRA).

The following stocks will be in focus during Tuesday’s trading session in the light of their result announcements: Subros, Maruti Suzuki, JK Lakshmi Cement, Cummins India and Century Textiles & Industries.

Biocon announced that US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) conducted Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at the company’s API manufacturing facility located in Bengaluru (Karnataka).

Sensex fell more than 450 points on the first day of the week. Sensex ended today’s trading session at 41,155.12 levels, down by 1.10 per cent while, Nifty too closed the day in red, down by 1.06 per cent at 12,119.00 levels.

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Maruti Suzuki announced that the company has launched S-CNG variant of the car-Alto, which is a very popular car in India.

The market opened in the red on January 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.34 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,66,739.73 crore.

The market opened in the red on January 27, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.34 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,66,739.73 crore.

The Ramco Cements has invested Rs 5 crore in the capital of Lynk Logistics by subscribing five crore equity shares of Rupee one each, through their rights issue.

Nevertheless, easing crude prices and foreign fund inflows supported the domestic unit and restricted its downfall. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 659.11 crore on Friday, exchange data showed.

The market opened in the red on January 27, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 226.79 points to end at 41,613.19 and the Nifty was up by 67.90 points to close at 12,248.25. 

The market opened in the red on January 27, 2020. The previous trading session witnessed the Sensex going up by 226.79 points to end at 41,613.19 and the Nifty was up by 67.90 points to close at 12,248.25. 

This MoU will help VST further expand its portfolio in the international market.

Along with this, the total work orders received during the financial year 2019-20 on standalone basis, amounts to Rs 1,510.85 crore.

TVS Motor, the third-largest motorcycle company in India, recently announced that they have launched iQube, an electric scooter and with that, the company entered into electric mobility segment. The e-scooter makes its grand entry in the markets today.

In the coming days, if Nifty falls below the January 22 low of 12,087, the minor uptrend would be in danger. Further, failure to hold 11,929 levels would result into serious threat to the bulls. Stocks in news: CIPLA, Stride Pharma Science, TVS Motor, Axis Bank, PSP Projects.

The markets witnessed a massive bout of volatility last week and we believe that the last week’s volatility was just a trailer! As we enter the Budget week, markets are likely to witness an elevated volatility. The fresh week is expected to start on a scary note for the markets as investors across the globe are rattled by the spread of coronavirus outbreak.

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The following stocks will be in focus during Monday’s trading session in the light of their result announcements: ICICI Bank, APL Apollo Tubes, Pondy Oxides & Chemicals, DCB Bank and Muthoot Capital Services.

Government of India owned telecommunication Technology Company, ITI Limited is coming out with its further public offering.  Read on to find if you should subscribe to the issue.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC) India on Friday announced that it is planning to raise Rs 525 crore by issuing bonds on a private placement basis.

The stock of Ujjivan Financial Services Limited has given a symmetrical triangle breakout on daily time frame. This breakout was confirmed by the above 50-day average volume.

The stock of Polycab India Limited has formed a bearish engulfing candlestick pattern on the weekly time frame. This pattern is considered to be a bearish reversal pattern and usually occurs at the top of an uptrend.

In this week, for the second consecutive day, Sensex closed above 200 points today. While Sensex closed at 41,613.19 levels, up by 0.55 per cent on Friday, Nifty closed the trading session at 12,248.25 levels, up by 0.56 per cent.

IndusInd Bank on Friday announced that it has launched a wealth management platform called Pioneer Banking for its high net worth customers.

UltraTech Cement reported its third-quarter result today. Its consolidated revenue remained largely flat at Rs 10,176 crore in Q3FY20 as compared to Rs 10,294 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year

Coffee Day Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its brokerage business, Way2Wealth Securities to Shriram Ownership Trust for an undisclosed sum as parts of its effort to dispose non-core assets, in order to cut debt and boost working capital.

The shares of Adani Gas tumbled on Friday following a notice by Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board of India (PNGRB) for failing to disclose crucial information and breaching regulations in the bidding process for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects.  

Alembic Pharmaceuticals today informed the bourses that it has received a final USFDA approval for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Bosentan tablets, 62.5 mg and 125 mg

The market opened flat on January 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 5.08 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 34,45,384.84 crore.

Strides Pharma Science Limited informed the bourses today that its step‐down wholly-owned subsidiary, Strides Pharma Global Pte Limited (Singapore) has received a tentative approval for Triamcinolone Acetonide Ointment USP 0.05 per cent from USFDA

The market opened flat on January 24, 2020, overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 5.08 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 34,45,384.84 crore.

The stock of India’s second-largest phosphate fertiliser, Coromandel International, has gained 20 per cent over the past month, as a result of the company’s focus on unique grade products and rising backward integration.  

The market opened flat on January 24, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going up by 271.02 points to end at 41,386.40 and the Nifty was up by 73.45 points to close at 12,180.35. 

KPI Global announced after trading hours on Thursday that it has received orders for 2.250 solar power plants under the Captive Power Producer (CPP) from industrial customers.

The market opened flat on January 24, 2020. The previous day witnessed the Sensex going up by 271.02 points to end at 41,386.40 and the Nifty was up by 73.45 points to close at 12,180.35. 

Olectra Greentech Limited (OCL) and Evey Trans Private Limited (EVEY) are under the common control with MEIL Holdings Limited. EVEY has received letters of award for the deployment of 555 electric buses from eight cities/state transport authorities under FAME-II scheme of Government of India.

Welcome to the last trading session of the week! In the last trading sessions, markets put up a good show, however, it rallied due to short-covering and bulls may not continue yesterday’s momentum since cues from global markets are subdued.

If it falls below Wednesday’s low of 12,087 levels, there is a higher probability of reaching the recent swing lows of 11,929. A close above 12,225 is likely to take index towards the levels of 12,370. Stocks in news: GAIL, Olectra Greentech, KEI Industries, HFCL, Info Edge.

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The following stocks will be in focus during Friday’s trading session in the light of their result announcements: UltraTech Cement, Sonata Software, Bank of Baroda, JSW Steel and Atul Limited.

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Syngene International reported its third quarter result of FY20 on Wednesday after the market hours. The company’s Q3FY20 revenue was at Rs 539 crore, representing an increase of 11 per cent from the corresponding quarter last year.

GE T&D India Limited has been awarded Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Advanced Distribution Management Solution (ADMS) project by the Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (JKPDD) for the distribution operations in the cities of Jammu and Srinagar.

After ending the day in red on Wednesday, the Sensex closed today’s trading session in green, which is, above 200 points and Nifty too ended in green. While the Sensex closed at 41,386.40 levels, up by 0.66 per cent, Nifty closed at 12,179.90 levels, up by 0.60 per cent.

KEC International Limited has bagged new orders worth Rs 1,255 crore, across various businesses. KEC International, which is a part of the RPG Group, has a presence in the verticals of power transmission and distribution, railways, civil, solar, smart infrastructure and cables.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced that it has received final approval from US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Fenofibrate tablets USP, 54 mg and 160 mg. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the Reference Listed Drug (RLD) product Tricor tablets, 54 mg and 160 mg of AbbVie Inc.