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The company's Singapore subsidiary has entered a SPA to acquire 10 per cent stake a biotech start-up Inipharm Incorporated, in the US.

Zydus Cadila, a global pharmaceutical company, informed in a press release that the company has received USFDA approvals for Lansoprazole Tablets and Linagliptin Tablets.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.38 p.m. on November 29, 2018.

The markets on November 29, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,073.22, up by 356.27 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,829.40, up by 100.55 points. 

Indian equity market showed rare resilience on rollover day for the December series on Thursday. Metals, OMCs, FMCG and media stocks powered the upward rally. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries supported the uptick.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.63 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,81,152.54 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.63 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,81,152.54 crore.

Nifty has strong resistance placed in the region of 10,740-10,780. Today being November F&O expiry, we expect volatility to remain embedded in the session. Stocks in news: Persistent Systems, Bharat Financial, Mercator, Sical Logistics, Mawana Sugars, Indoco Remedies, Cosmo Films, TCS and Spice Jet.

The domestic benchmark indices are expected to witness a blistering start to the November F&O expiry day as global markets are cheering the dovish stance taken by Fed Chief Jerome Powell and the positive effect is likely to rub-off on Indian markets too. The SGX Nifty Index Future was trading higher by 91 points  above the 10,800 mark.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg and 50 mg. The company's share, however, fell intraday. 

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 29 are Ravalgaon Sugar Farm, Mphasis, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Dredging Corporation and ICICI Bank. 

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The private bank's stock tanked 10 per cent after the credit rating agency Moody’s junk-rated its foreign currency issuer rating on Tuesday.

Capacite Infraprojects, the construction company, informed that it has received an order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL), a Government of India Enterprise, in different segments such as electric, firefighting, building etc.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.43 p.m. on November 28, 2018.

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The markets on November 28, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,773.32, up by 260.18 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,742.75, up by 57.15 points. 

The stocks of Jet Airways was buzzing on the bourses and ranked among the top gainers on BSE. The market was reacting to the buzz that Jet Airways' Abu Dhabi-based partner Etihad Airways is looking to increase stake in the company.

The wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings has invested in New Emerging World of Journalism (NEWJ).

Axiscades Engineering Technologies' aerospace subsidiary has received two contracts worth US$ 20 million. The stock was up more than 10 per cent in the early morning trade on Wednesday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.65 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,99,825.16 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.65 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,99,825.16 crore.

In the coming session, we would expect the momentum to continue and Nifty may test the level of 10,742, which is the 200-day moving average, followed by 10,775. Stocks in news: Inox Wind, MERCK, Orient Electric, Axiscades Engineering Technologies, Atul Auto, Aurionpro Solutions and Yes Bank.

Indian markets may continue with their upside momentum as cues from Asian markets are stable and Wall Street also closed in the positive territory in overnight trading. The SGX Nifty Index Future was trading higher by 28.50 points at 10,719.50.  

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 28 are Cadila Healthcare, Hinduja Ventures, Kaveri Seed Company, Yes Bank and HCL Infosystems.

Lupin has received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the US drug regulator upon completion of inspection of its facility in Tarapur, Maharashtra. The inspection was conducted between August 27 and August 31, 2018 concluded with one observation.

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IIFL Holdings Limited through its subsidiary IIFL Securities plans to acquire approximately 15 per cent stake in Trendlyne, which provides an analytics platform for studying stocks. The site is popular among retail investors, analyst and advisors.

Zydus Cadila has received the final USDFA approval for Baclofen Tablets, 10mg and 20mg. The shares of the company, however fell intraday.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has collected yet another USFDA approval, now for Temazepam Capsules. The shares of the company gained almost 3 per cent intraday. 

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.56 p.m. on November 27, 2018.

The markets on November 27, 2018 opened flat. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,327.88, down by 26.20 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,611.50, down by 17.10 points. 

HEG announced its decision to repurchase shares and expand its graphite electrode production capacity.

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Cords Cable Industries Limited informed that the company has got approval a pre-qualified supplier status from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.27 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,76,197.08 crore.

The company's office in Jogeshwari has received Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the USFDA. The stock spiked up by more than 10 per cent in early trade on Tuesday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.27 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,76,197.08 crore.

The level of 10,650-10,660 is likely to act as a strong barrier for the index as the 50-day moving average is placed in this region. Stocks in news: Unichem Labs, Sunil Agro Foods, IFCI, Nava Bharat Ventures, Sun Pharmaceutical and NMDC.

Indian shares may open lower on Tuesday, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets. The SGX Nifty Index Future indicates that Nifty may open lower by 54 points around the level of 10,593.   

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The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 27 are HEG, Sun Pharma, Lupin, Suzlon Energy and Yes Bank.

Alembic Pharma’s joint venture, Aleor Dermaceuticals has received USFDA approval for Lidocaine Ointment USP. Shares of the company were up by almost 2 per cent intraday.

The company has received a fresh order from the state government of Himachal Pradesh allotting the Jangi-Thopan-Powari (780 MW) project on BOOT basis.

Godrej Fund Management and Godrej Properties have entered into a joint venture agreement with Hero Cycles to develop a prime office development on Golf Course Road, Gurgaon. Godrej Fund Management is the real estate private equity arm of the Godrej Group, and Godrej Properties Limited is one of India's leading real estate developers.

Pharma major Lupin received approval from the USFDA for two important drugs namely - Clomipramine Hydrochloride Capsules and Potassium Chloride for oral solution USP. 

The shares of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) gained 8 per cent in Monday's morning session as the company announced the positive results of its pivotal bioequivalence study for a cancer drug.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.49 p.m. on November 26, 2018.

The markets on November 26, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,059.57, up by 78.55 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,538.95, up by 12.20 points. 

BEML a miniratna company which manufactures rail coaches and spares, and mining equipment has bagged order DMRC for the supply of 378 metro coaches (63 metro trains) to Mumbai Metro Line - 2 and 7 projects. 

Glenmark has received tentative approval for Colobetasol Propionate Foam from the USFDA. The shares of the company were trading on the positive side in the early trading hours of Monday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.98 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,38,347.77 crore.

Telecom major Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Airtel Africa has appointed multinational banks Absa Group, Barclays Bank, BofA Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Standard Bank for its intended IPO on an international stock exchange.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.98 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 16,38,347.77 crore.

S&P 500 gave a sharp pullback rally in early November from its previous support zone. The pullback rally halted near 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the recent downmove started from its all-time high to low of October 10, 2018. S&P 500 has once again reached near its make-or-break level.

The zone of 10,440-10,480 is a crucial support zone, as multiple supports are positioned in this region. To begin with, the 20-D SMA is placed at 10,482, followed by the 38.2 per cent retracement level of the recent upmove from the October low and the recent swing low of 10,440 seen on November 13, 2018. Stocks in news: Strides Pharma Science, Infosys, Oriental Bank of Commerce, BEML, Mahindra and Mahindra, Reliance Industries and Virinchi.

We expect Indian markets to witness a stable start on Monday as cues from Asian peers are supportive. The SGX Nifty Index Future indicates that Nifty may open with gain of 11 points around the level of 10,566.  
  

Jindalsaw Limited has given a breakout of the downward sloping trendline with relatively higher volumes.

Lupin launched a chatbot named ANYA which is specifically designed with a view of providing medically verified information to resolve queries relating to health concerns of patients. ANYA is the first chatbot of its kind which creates awareness about diseases like diabetes.

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The company has introduced pH balance and mineral fortifying range of water purifiers. The new range can purify industrial and agricultural pollutants found in drinking water. 

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The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 26 are Rain Industries, AU Small Finance Bank, Indoco Remedies, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Pennar Group. 

Pennar group’s flagship company, Pennar Industries has received multiple orders totaling up to Rs 190 crore across its business segments. 

The stock of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation soared almost 17 per cent to touch an intraday high of Rs. 191.9 apiece. This spike was after the company informed the bourses on Thursday that the income tax team has left their offices and the company's normal day-to-day businesses have resumed. 

The monthly activity of fund houses shows that despite, fall in the equity market inflows have remained intact and financial remains the favourite while oil & gas saw interest fading. 

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The company's Goa plant II and III was cleared by the US drug regulator, informed Indoco on Thursday. Reacting to the development, the stock of Indoco Remedies was struck in upper circuit during the afternoon trading session.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.01 p.m. on November 22, 2018.

The markets on November 22, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,286.42, up by 86.62 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,619.65, up by 19.60 points. 

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Glenmark has been granted the final USFDA approval for Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL. The shares of the company opened 0.7 per cent higher than its previous close. 

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GMR Infrastructure’s step down subsidiary, Kakinada Gateway Port (KGPL) has signed the Concession Agreement with the government of Andhra Pradesh for the development of a greenfield commercial port on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis in Kona Village, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.

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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.61 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,32,605.13 crore.

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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.61 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,32,605.13 crore.

The company raised the funds through debt securities issued on a private placement basis. The stock of Piramal Enterprises was quoting Rs. 2,282.20 per share, up by Rs. 22.55 or 1.00 per cent in the early morning trade on Thursday.

Going ahead, the level of 10,550 is a crucial support level and failing to hold this support level would open up for further correction up to the level of 10,450-10,480. Stocks in news: Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, Huhtamaki PPL, GAIL, Redington, GMR Infrastructure and Jet Airways.

The stock markets in India are expected to open flat due to lack of clear trend in Asian indices. The SGX Nifty Index Future was marginally up by 3 points at 10,624 indicating flat opening for the Nifty.  

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