In a surprise move, the Indian central bank has left key policy rates unchanged despite rising crude oil price and depreciation of the local currency. The benchmark index was at 34,481.64, down 687.52 points or 1.95 per cent post the announcement.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.10 p.m. on October 05, 2018.

The markets on October 05, 2018 opened flat. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,735 down by 384 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,428 down by 86.10 points. 

The shares of Cupid witnessed an upswing of 5.4 per cent in response to the news that the company is considering allotment of bonus shares. October 12, 2018 marks the record date to determine the eligibility of members for the bonus shares of the company.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.13 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 20,26,271.53 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.13 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 20,26,271.53 crore.

The company has commenced production for Mi LED TVs for Chinese brand Xiaomi in Tirupati. Dixon Technologies has started manufacturing Mi LED Smart TVs of 32-inch and 43-inch screen size.

The low of Thursday’s session (10,547) would be the crucial level to watch out as it coincides with the low of June 28 from where the upward rally started. Stocks in news: Lupin, Cadila Healthcare, Dixon Technologies, NBCC, TVS Motor, Titan, Dilip Buildcon, IDBI Bank and Jet Airways.

Indian shares look set to open lower on Friday as Asian markets are trading in the negative territory and sell-off was seen in the US markets overnight. The SGX Nifty is trading with loss of 60 points at 10,548 levels, indicating negative start to the day. All eyes will be on the RBI meet outcome.