Going ahead, the zone of 10,889-10,914 is likely to act as an immediate resistance zone. A sustainable move beyond this zone would infuse further strength in the Nifty, which may take it towards the recent swing high of 10,985. Stocks in news: Power Grid, Ashok Leyland, Bharat Financial, Cadila Healthcare, Asian Granito, IDBI Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Aavas Financiers and CreditAccess Grameen.

Indian markets are likely to witness an optimistic start on the final trading session of the 2018. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty may open around levels of 10,972 up by 0.46 per cent. 

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Uttam Sugar Mills has successfully completed the expansion of its distillery (ethanol) capacity to 150 KLPD from 75 KLPD at the Barkatpur unit. This expansion would help the company to reduce its dependency on the sugar cycle.

HT Media Limited has made an open offer to the public shareholders of Next Mediaworks Limited as per the SEBI regulations. HT Media will acquire upto 1,73,92,157 fully paid-up equity shares of Next Mediaworks from the open market following the merger of the two entities.

The Union government plans to list seven public sector enterprises in 2019. The Cabinet Committee has approved a divestment plan wherein 6 state-owned entities will float an initial public offering (IPO), while one already listed company KIOCL will issue a follow-on offer. 

Bank of India is likely to get the highest amount of Rs 10,086 crore, out of these seven PSBs, followed by Oriental Bank of Commerce, which might get Rs 5,500 crore through recapitalisation bonds, sources added.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 31, 2018 are Peninsula Land, HT Media, Tata Steel, KIOCL and SAIL.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.59 p.m. on December 28, 2018.

The markets on December 28, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,153.28, up by 346.00 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,881.65, up by 101.85 points. 

The company has set January 7 as the record date for its rights offering wherein Majesco USA's shareholders will be issued subscription rights. This offer will help Majesco raise funds for its recent Exaxe acquisition.

Asset under management of the domestic mutual fund industry at the end of November 2018 shows that investors from B30 prefer equities while the presence of institutional investors in T30 cities tilt asset towards non-equity assets.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.63 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 21,62,816.58 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.63 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 21,62,816.58 crore.

Going ahead, we expect Nifty to continue its upside momentum; however, the level of 10,882 is likely to act as an immediate resistance.A breach of this resistance will allow the index to scale towards the zone of 10,920-10,950. On the flip side, the gap area which was formed on December  27 (10747.50-10764.45) is likely to act as support for the index. 
Stocks in news: Tata Steel Ltd, Rane (Madras) Ltd, Lemon Tree, Tata Power, Selan Exploration Technology, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Suven Life Sciences.

Indian markets are expected to extend their jubilant run, shrugging of mixed cues from the Asian peers. The SGX Nifty indicates that Nifty could open around the level of 10,867, with a gain of 58 points.    

The stocks that are most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 28, 2018 are Selan Exploration Technology, Hindustan Construction Company, Man Industries (India), Infosys and Suven Life Sciences.

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Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has bagged the USFDA approval for Sevalamer Carbonate for oral suspension. Shares of the company, however, were trading in the red zone. 

The Union Cabinet has given in principle approval for the strategic sale of 52.63 per cent government stake in REC Limited (REC) to Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC). The deal also involves the transfer of management control to PFC.

The Board of Directors of Selan Exploration Technology Limited (SETL) announced the buyback of equity shares for an aggregate amount of Rs. 25 crore. They also declared an interim dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share for FY2018-2019.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.54 p.m. on December 27, 2018.

Sun Pharma’s arm, the Massachusetts based DUSA Pharmaceuticals, has been awarded a preliminary injunctive relief from the US court in the case of patent contravention.

The markets on December 27, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,884.51, up by 234.57 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,800.60, up by 70.75 points. 

Suven Life Sciences, a biopharmaceutical company, surges by almost 3 per cent as it has secured product patents in Brazil and Eurasia for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The product patent acquired by the company in Brazil will be valid through 2023, while the product patent acquired in Eurasia will be valid through 2024.

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In a bid to protect small retailers and brick and mortar shops, the government had reviewed the policy on FDI in e-commerce. The new norms bar e-commerce companies from selling products from their own companies or in which they have stake.

Larsen & Toubro Limited's construction arm won a new order in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in the water and effluents treatment segment.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,22,811.79 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,22,811.79 crore.

The level of 10,770-10,780 is likely to act as a strong barrier for the index as the 200-day simple moving average is placed in this region. A sustainable move above these levels would lead to an extension of the rally up to the levels of 10830-10840. Stocks in News: Sun Pharma, Tata Global Beverages Ltd, NTPC Ltd, Shanti Gear, Vardhman Poly, Alphageo.

The markets are all set to witness a jubilant start on Thursday as cues from the Asian markets are positive after Wall Street posted its largest single-day gain in history. The SGX Nifty Index Future was trading higher by 38 points at 10,800.

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The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 27, 2018 are Shanthi Gears, Adani Ports, NTPC, Brigade Enterprises and Nagarjuna Fertilizers.

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The Board of Directors of Shanthi Gears Limited (SGL) sanctioned the buyback of fully paid-up equity shares for an aggregate amount of Rs. 70,00,00,000. Moreover, they also declared a one-time special interim dividend of Rs. 5 per equity share for FY18-19.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.52 p.m. on December 26, 2018.

The markets on December 26, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,219.85, down by 250.30 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,596.55, down by 66.95 points. 

After touching a high of almost US$ 84 for a barrel in the September month, crude oil prices are now falling and presently is near US$ 50 a barrel. One of the reasons for this oil price plunge is excessive supply from US. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.49 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,38,436.13 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.49 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,38,436.13 crore.

Going ahead, the zone of 10580-10570 is likely to act as crucial support for the index as it is the confluence of 50-day simple moving average. Failure to hold this support would lead to further correction up to the level of 10500, followed by 10450. On the upside, the 200-day moving average is likely to act as immediate hurdle which is currently placed around the level of 10767. Stocks in news: GODREJ INDUSTRIES, SHREE CEMENT, MANALI PETRO, CEAT Ltd, RANE ENGINEERS, HESTER BIO, NAGARJUNA FERTILISERS

Indian stocks are likely to witness a gap-down opening following weakness seen across Asian markets and as the US equity futures pointed to substantial fall on the Wall street. The US political uncertainty added to heightened concerns over the slowing global economy. The SGX Nifty Index Future has declined 62 points from Monday’s close, indicating Nifty may open around the 10620 level. 

The stock Mukta Arts Limited is currently trading at Rs. 46.05 per share. After a huge gap-up opening on Monday, stock has managed to extend their northward movement and end-up with 17.32 per cent gain.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 26 are Max India, Power Finance Corporation, Suprajit Engineering, Wabco India and Hero MotoCorp.

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IT majors Wipro, TCS, Infy among the top gainers on Nifty50 even as the market dipped during the last trading session on Monday. The Indian rupee slipped below its sentimental support level of Rs. 70 per US dollar.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) acquired 5.56 per cent equity stake in Vakt Holdings Limited, UK (VHL). The stake was procured on a fully-diluted basis for an amount of US$ 5 million. 

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.47 p.m. on December 24, 2018.

The markets on December 24, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,778.68, up by 36.61 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,760.00, up by 6.00 points. 

Lupin Limited has partnered with the global pharmaceutical company AbbVie Incorporated. AbbVie has licensed Lupin's MALT1 (Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma Translocation Protein 1) inhibitor program.

Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd. (HFCL) secured two orders amounting to a total of Rs. 148 crore from Larsen & Toubro (L&T). The scope of work involves setting up telecommunication systems for Mauritius Metro Express & Dhaka Metro Mass Rapid Transit System Projects.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,58,378.42 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,58,378.42 crore.

Going ahead, a follow-through move below the Friday’s session low of 10,739 would open up for further correction up to the level of 10,660, which is 50 per cent retracement level of the recent upmove. Stocks in news: HFCL, PVR, Inox Leisure, Petronet LNG, Lumax Auto Technologies, Gammon India, ENIL, Fortis Healthcare, InterGlobe Aviation, Power Grid and Unichem Laboratories.

Indian markets are likely to open in the green with modest gains. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty may open around the level of 10,774, up by 0.13 per cent.  

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On the daily time frame, currently the stock is placed right at the edge of a multi touch point downward sloping trendline resistance formed by joining the swing highs from early May 2018 and it coincides by its long-term moving average, i.e. 200-day SMA.

Bank Nifty formed an outside bar resembling a Bearish Engulfing pattern on the daily time frame,which indicates that the bears were in dominant position.

CAPF has recently given downward sloping trendline resistance breakout and formed sizable bullish candle above trendline resistance, on the weekly scale. The breakout was supported by justifiable volumes. The stock is likely to touch levels of Rs. 670, followed by Rs. 720 in the coming weeks.

After the gap-up opening on Monday, stock has managed to extend its jubilant run for the fourth consecutive day. The stock on the way up managed to breakout of the downward sloping trendline formed by connecting swing highs from May 2018. The breakout was supported by justifiable volumes.

Crude oil hits a low of US$54.28 per barrel, tumbling 5 per cent to its lowest price since mid-September of 2017.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering has received an order for 1621 wagons valuing approximately worth Rs. 500 crore. The company has received the said order against the recent Railway tender for wagons issued by the Indian Railways.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 24 are Unichem Laboratories, CMI, Info Edge (India), Sun Pharma and PVR.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.56 p.m. on December 21, 2018.

The markets on December 21, 2018 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,811.35, down by 620.32 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,767.60, down by 184.10 points. 

NDTV's digital arm, NDTV Convergence has struck an unprecedented five year deal with Taboola, the world’s largest content discovery platform.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.19 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,22,475.52 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.19 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,22,475.52 crore.

The benchmark index BSE Sensex dipped around 350 points and was down close to a per cent on Friday replicating the global markets. The US market, Asian indices all closed red on Thursday.

The Company has received a LoA from the drinking water corporation of Andhra Pradesh government. The work involves construction of water supply projects in Guntur District.

We expect the December 17 gap area of 10,845-10,816 to act as an important support level. Stocks in news: Indian Hume Pipe, BOSCH, Power Finance Corporation, Bharti Airtel, NHPC, ENIL and Mercator.

Indian indices are likely to open lower on Friday, following the overnight rout on Wall Street. In the recent past, Indian equity markets have showed remarkable resilience compared to its peers and has maintained its momentum. However, ahead of the Christmas holiday season, we suggest traders to remain light on the markets and focus on stock-specific approach. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty may open around the level of 10,962, down by 0.29 per cent.  
  

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SBI Life gets picked up by our Bollinger Band Squeeze scanner, suggesting that a consolidation breakout is expected in the near term. The Bollinger Band Squeeze occurs when volatility falls to low levels and the Bollinger Bands narrow. A volatility contraction or narrowing of the bands can foreshadow a significant advance or decline.

The Finance Minister said that PSB banks that are under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) but have improved their performance and the banks that are close to PCA deadline will get capital infusion. 

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 21 are Next Mediaworks, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, Vakrangee, Container Corporation of India and Indian Energy Exchange.

Vakrangee gained approximately 4 per cent intraday as the company launched domestic money transfer services at its Nextgen outlets.

The board of oil explorer ONGC has approved a share buyback program for approximately 25 crore equity shares of the company at Rs. 159 per share. This is the company's first-ever share buyback program.

Omkar Speciality Chemicals can now produce Halquinol product on receiving the grant of the process patent. The stocks hit its upper circuit limit on Thursday morning. 

Bank officer's unions have called for a strike on December 21 and 26 which may keep banks closed until December 27, except on Monday, December 24. 

Often investors talk about investing in cyclical stocks to beat the markets in the long run. Dnyanada Kulkarni investigates the funda of investing in cyclical stocks and evaluates the historical performance of cyclical stocks versus non-cyclical stocks.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.04 p.m. on December 20, 2018.

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Om Metals Infraprojects bagged an order of Rs. 615.16 crore from the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan. The contract is awarded on EPC basis and is inclusive of operations and maintenance for 5 years.

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