Jain Irrigation Systems, India’s largest micro-irrigation company, bagged orders worth Rs. 584 crore from the Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Limited, a division of Water Resources Department of Karnataka, through National Competitive Bidding. The order pertains to an Integrated Micro Irrigation Project in Karnataka. 

The private bank's board has finalised candidates for various vacant positions on its board include a replacement for the outgoing MD and CEO Rana Kapoor, said the bank in a filing to the bourses on Thursday. 

Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL), the wheel rim manufacturing company, informed the bourses that it has won a large repeat exports order for truck and trailer from the US market.

Mumbai based Fintech start-up, 5paisa Capital Limited strengthened its position in the discount broking segment as its active client base increased by 486 per cent YoY. The company now has an active client base of 83,328 against 14,217 a year ago.

The EU General Court thrashed the company's appeal against the European Commission’s decision to impose a penalty on Unichem in the perindopril patent case. The company is reviewing the judgement and might appeal before the European Court of Justice.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.34 p.m. on December 13, 2018.

The markets on December 13, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,949.89, up by 170.82 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,793.40, up by 55.80 points. 

Strides Pharma’s step-down wholly-owned subsidiary, Strides Pharma Globe Pte. Limited, Singapore, received USFDA approval for Lidocaine Ointment. The stocks of Strides gained 2 per cent in the morning trading session.

The company has received appointment date from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for an EPC project worth Rs. 981 crore in Uttar Pradesh. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.67 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,56,463.76 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.67 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,56,463.76 crore.

It would be important for the Nifty to surpass its 200-day moving average and trade above this zone for extending its rally. Sustaining above the 200-day moving average will open up for upmove towards the levels of 10,840-10,890. Stocks in news: Lupin, Stride Pharma Science, Pricol, Sadbhav Engineering and Punjab & Sind Bank.

Today, the markets are likely to make an optimistic start, tracking positive trend among Asian peers and a positive close on Wall Street overnight. Traders will be getting some encouragement with the data released yesterday post-market, reflecting economy's improved performance as retail inflation eased to 2.3 per cent while IIP grew at an 11-month high of 8.1 per cent. The SGX Nifty is currently trading at 10,840 level, up by 52 points.   

Subsidiary of Hinduja Group, Ashok Leyland has signed an MoU with ELBIT Systems, Israel. The shares of the company gained more than 2 per cent intraday on Wednesday.

The cement major's MD and CEO Ajay Kapur has decided to resign from his post. The board has approved the resignation. Also, the company has announced a capacity expansion plan for its facility in Rajasthan.

White Organic Agro Limited announced the receipt of a direct export order of Long Grain Crème Sella Rice to Rebat Al Houda Trading Est, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This would be the company’s first order in the international market.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 13 are ITC, Bandhan Bank, Jubilant FoodWorks, Pricol and Ramco Systems.

It was a double whammy for the market on Tuesday when the RBI Governor suddenly resigned and the ruling party lost three major state elections. But in contrary to expectations, the market gained strength and closed up by more than 600 points, read on to find the reason for this anomaly.

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Intellect Design Arena Limited is currently trading at Rs. 225.80 per share. On the weekly scale, the stock has given a bounce from the edge of the rising trendline support formed by joining lows from August 11, 2017. Considering the daily time frame, on Monday the stock has formed a Hammer candlestick pattern followed by the sizeable bullish candle on Tuesday which predicts bulls are taking control near the support zone.

Market back with the bulls buoyed by the uptrend in auto stocks and recovery in banking and finance stocks. The BSE Sensex was at 35,749.61, up nearly 600 points.

The stock of UFO Moviez surged during the first half of Tuesday's trade as the company's non-promoters investors agreed to sell stakes in Qube Digital to UFO and ICICI Ventures at a lower price.

PNC Infratech’s wholly-owned subsidiary PNC Challakere (Karnataka) Highways Private Limited, has achieved financial closure by submitting duly executed financing documents to NHAI for the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) project.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.34 p.m. on December 12, 2018.

The markets on December 12, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,499.88, up by 349.87 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,656.30, up by 107.15 points. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.09 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,19,439.02 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.09 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 12,19,439.02 crore.

The government appointed Shaktikanta Das as the new governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years, making him the 25^th RBI chief. The decision was made 24 hours after Urjit Patel’s unforeseen resignation. The swift decision is a mark of the government’s resolve to combat uncertainty.

Going ahead, the opening downside gap area created on  December 10 is likely to act as a stiff resistance. Stocks in news: Unichem Laboratories, Zydus Wellness, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, PNC Infratech, Au Small Finance Bank and Reliance Industries.

The key Indian benchmark indices are expected to make a flat start to the session despite positive cues from Asian peers and mixed cues from the Wall Street. The SGX Nifty is currently at 10,597 level, down by 3 points.

After registering a 52-week high, the stock is consistently falling along with relatively low volume and making a series of lower lows. Currently, the stock has reached near its multiple support zone of Rs. 200-Rs. 190 and it is likely to give a bounce from the current levels in the coming weeks. 

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 12 are Unichem Laboratories, Shalby, Palred Technologies, SBI and Music Broadcast.

The Indian benchmark indices closed with gains despite experiencing volatile trade on Tuesday. Yes Bank was the top gainers on both the benchmarks Sensex and Nifty. Broader markets also participated in the rally with Mid-cap and Small-cap indices gaining more than 1 per cent.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 02.03 p.m. on Dec 11, 2018.

The markets on Dec 11, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,060.86 up by 101.14 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,521 up by 28.20 points. 

The pharma major launched omeprazole delayed-release tablets, 20 mg, an over-the-counter (OTC) equivalent of Prilosec OTC in the US market. This has helped the stock trade in the green in an otherwise volatile market on Tuesday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 78, 93,174 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4, 79,808.70 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 78, 93,174 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4, 79,808.70 crore.

Strides Pharma Science Limited's 50:50 JV Strides Vivimed has got USFDA approval for Albendazole Tablets on Tuesday. The US market for the said tablets is around US$100mn as per IQVIA MAT data.

The Board of Directors of KDDL Limited has approved the acquisition of Estima AG, a Swiss watch hands manufacturing company through its subsidiaries Pylania SA and special purpose vehicle Kamla International Holdings SA.

Urjit Patel becomes the first Governor after 1960 to resign from his post and quit before completing his term. Check headlines of major media houses worldwide.

The RBI Governor Urjit Patel tended his resignation on Monday ahead of the crucial board meeting scheduled for Friday, December 14. Also, the state election results will bring more volatility to the Indian equity markets.

The level of 10,360 is likely to act as a strong support for the index as it is 61.8 per cent retracement level. Stocks in news: Wipro, Lupin, Zensar Technologies, Titagarh Wagons, KDDL, GMR Infrastructure, Cox & Kings, ICICI Bank and SBI.

Indian markets stares at a major gap-down start on Tuesday as in a surprise move, the RBI governor Dr Urjit Patel submitted his resignation with immediate effect. Dr Patel has cited personal reasons for his resignation, but market participants are not buying that argument as the negative reaction to the news is evident with the SGX Nifty trading lower by 175 points and indicating Nifty opening below the 10,350 mark. Going ahead, market participants will keep a close eye on counting of five state election results.  

The stock markets will witness action-packed trading tomorrow as the RBI governor Urjit Patel has stepped down with immediate effect. The RBI governor's move coincides with the state elections results tomorrow.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 11 are Lupin, Tata Motors, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Zensar Technologies and Titagarh Wagons.

Private banker Kotak Mahindra Bank has filed an appeal with the Bombay High Court against the Reserve Bank of India, contesting the regulator's decision on reduction of the bank's promoter shareholding.

Lupin has received tentative approval from USFDA to market Apixaban Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg. The tablet is indicated to treat several ailments including reducing the risk of stroke and systemic embolism.

Tata Motors Group's global wholesales for the month was at 1,04,964 units in November, lower by 7 per cent on a YoY basis. This include Tata Motors passenger vehicles, Tata Motors commercial vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.54 p.m. on December 10, 2018.

The markets on December 10, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,033.70, down by 639.55 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,497.35, down by 196.35 points. 

Inflows to liquid funds helped the domestic AUM to again cross Rs. 24 lakh crore mark in November, while inflows to equity-dedicated funds declined.

Pharma major Alembic Pharmaceuticals received approval from the USFDA for Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.1%. The stocks gained around 2 per cent intraday post the news.

Oriental Veneer Products Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary has won new order worth Rs. 152.31 crore from the Indian Railways. 

Escorts has entered into 40:60 joint venture partnership with Kubota Corporation to manufacture high-end technology tractors for domestic and export geographies with an initial investment of Rs. 300 crore.

Ashoka Buildcon, one of the leading highway developers in India, has bagged a LoA from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for different types of projects related to railway development. 

The BSE Sensitive index was at 35,082.29, down by 590.96 points or 1.66 per cent during early morning trade on Monday. Doubts about the ruling BJP party coming back to power in three states and negative global cues are weighing heavily on the market.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 93.83 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,29,275.52 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 93.83 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,29,275.52 crore.

The level of 10,567 is likely to act as an immediate support level as it is 50-day moving average, followed by 10,480. Stocks in news: Escorts, Tata Sponge, Ashoka Buildcon, Mangalam Drugs and Organics, Seamec, Uflex and Capital India Finance.

Indian stocks are likely to witness a gap-down opening as the cues from Asian peers are negative and with the exit polls indicating a strong performance by the Congress in Rajasthan, while BJP and Congress are neck-to-neck in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh both in terms of vote share and seats as per the exit polls. The markets participants would have preferred a better show by the BJP as it would hint at the continuation of the reforms process. Market participants would be waiting for the actual results due on December 11, but for sure, volatility is likely to be ingrained in the coming sessions.

Coal India is currently trading around Rs 237. After registering its 52-week high in February 2018, the stock is consistently falling and making series of lower lows. Currently, the stock is trading near its crucial long term support zone of Rs 235-Rs 230 with oversold day technical indicators.

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Investors remained cautious ahead of the state election exit poll results to be announced immediately after voting in Rajasthan and Telangana on Friday evening. Nifty Pvt Bank was the top gainer on Friday among all sectoral indices ahead of exit polls, closing at 15062.25 with a gain of 2.11 per cent. After opening with an upside gap, the index managed to make series of higher highs throughout the day.

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The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 10 are Indo Rama Synthetics (India), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Jet Airways, Escorts and Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals. 

On the daily scale, the stock has recently given breakout of downward sloping trendline formed by connecting highs from January 2018. After taking support near its crucial short term moving average, i.e. 21-day EMA, the stock bounced sharply. The stock as on December 4, 2018 formed a sizeable bullish candle along with decent volumes, which is positive for the stock. 

The power transmission & distribution business segment of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has won orders worth Rs 2,547 crore. The shares of the company gained over 1 per cent intra-day. 

The board of directors of Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) has given approval to two major capex plans that include establishment of new capacity of hydrazine hydrate and capacity expansion of its existing caustic soda plant. 

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The shares of HCL Technologies plummeted 4.20 per cent during Friday morning’s trading session as the company announced that it would be acquiring select IBM software products for $1.8 billion. Once the required regulatory reviews are concluded, the transaction will be closed around mid-2019. 

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.31 p.m. on December 07, 2018.

The markets on December 07, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,509.85, up by 197.72 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,642.90, up by 41.75 points. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.46 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,78,740.17 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3.46 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 18,78,740.17 crore.

Going ahead, the area of 10,573-10,586 is likely to act as an immediate support as it is the 50-day moving average and 78.6 per cent retracement level of the current upmove. Stocks in news: HCL Technologies, NHPC, Zydus Wellness, Wipro, Coal India, Majesco, Sagar Cements, REC and Khadim India.

Indian markets are expected to open in the green on the back of stable cues from the Asian peers and the late rally which was seen on Wall Street which helped to erase majority of the day’s losses. The SGX Nifty Index Future trading with gains of 66 points indicate Nifty may open around 10,690 level. 

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The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on December 7 are Muthoot Finance, Info Edge (India), Aurobindo Pharma, Wipro and Allahabad Bank. 

The shares of Sagar Cements rose 3 per cent during the Thursday morning trading session after the company announced that it would be increasing its stake in Jajpur Cements and Satguru Cement.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.21 p.m. on December 06, 2018.

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The markets on December 06, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,502.22, down by 382.19 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,655.60, down by 127.30 points. 

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