Indian markets are likely to open lower on the back of pessimistic sentiments prevailing across Asian markets and as the US markets closed deep in the red overnight. Also, traders will prefer to remain light, ahead of the week-end. The IT stocks could be in focus today as some reports suggested that the Trump administration plans major changes in H1-B visa rules. The SGX Nifty indicates Nifty may open around the level of 10,332, down by 49 points.

The NII for Q2FY19 came in at Rs. 282 crore as against Rs. 248 crore as compared to the corresponding quarter last year, an increase of 17 per cent. Also, the net interest margin stood at 3.83 per cent as against 4.22 per cent for Q2FY18 and 3.90 per cent for Q1FY19.

Ramco's will develop an MIS data pack connector to provide an easy exchange of aircraft data between various stakeholders of the aviation industry and save time and reduce errors.

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on October 19, 2018 are Cadila Healthcare, Mahindra & Mahindra, Security and Intelligence Services (India), CRISIL Ltd., Ramco Systems and ABB.

Mahindra Group and Ford enter a strategic alliance for powertrain sharing and providing connected car solutions in the Indian market.

Clobetasol Propionate steroid is used to treat inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema and psoriasis.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.20 p.m. on October 17, 2018.

The markets on October 17, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,286.04, up by 123.56 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,600.15, up by 15.40 points. 

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The partnership will develop various regasification terminals in India, and also build retail fuel stations along main roads across the country.