The troubles of the banking sector doesn’t seem to end. While the probe in the PNB fraud case has gathered all the limelight, rumours of Vikram Kothari owner of Rotamac Pens leaving the country further pulled down PSU bank stocks.

Indian Hotels Company has revealed a strategy to improve its EBIDTA margin from 17 per cent now to 25 per cent by 2022. Company’s four focus area includes a top-line increase, margin enhancement, guest satisfaction and employee engagement.

Envair Electrodyne has received an order Rs. 1 crore from Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the company reported through a filing on Saturday.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.44 p.m. on February 19.

India's largest steelmaker, Tata Steel has placed the highest bid for Bhushan Steel. The deal, if it gets through, will provide a significant capacity addition to Tata Steel.

The markets on February 19 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,709.88, down by 300.88 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,360.00, down by 92.30 points.

The shares of UCO Bank nosedived by about 11 per cent during early trade on Monday as the bank revealed its exposure to the PNB fraud case, which is being probed by various regulatory agencies. Among other significant banks, SBI has also disclosed its exposure to the fraud.

Akzo Nobel India, which produces paint under the famous brand Dulux, has entered into definitive agreement with Akzo Nobel Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., for divestment of its chemicals business for a consideration of Rs 320 crore

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 82.58 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,87,265.97 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 82.58 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,87,265.97 crore.