Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 56.89 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,81,492.44 crore.

The issue opens on March 15, 2018, and closes on March 19, 2018. The issue comprises of fresh issue and an offer for sale of 11.9 crore shares of the promoter company BFSL (Bandhan Financial Services Ltd) worth Rs 4473 crore. The price band fixed for the issue is Rs 370-Rs 375 per share with face value of Rs.10 per share. The minimum lot size of the issue is 40 shares and will be listed on the BSE and NSE

Watch out for Reliance Communications, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, Aarti Drugs, Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods, Waterbase.

Today, the Indian markets are likely to open on a positive and stable note followed by robust closure in the US markets amid strong jobs data. The SGX Nifty, which has surged 118 points at 10331.50 at 7.15 hours IST, is indicating that the Nifty is likely to have positive opening in the Indian markets.  

You must have heard the oft-repeated advice, “Timing the market is not important, time in the market is”. Well, let us admit that this holds true for long term investments and, therefore, it makes a forceful case for long term investments. But if timing the market is not important, then how does one make money in the short term?

Being in cash comes with an opportunity cost, which is the benefit foregone by the investor by holding cash. In other words, the opportunity cost is the indirect loss suffered by the investor by holding cash.

These averages come in handy to determine the likely movement of the stock, commodity or the index going forward and, accordingly, decide on the course of action to be taken.

Gone are the days when an investor had to fill up application form with his own hand and submit the completed form at the broker’s office to subscribe to an IPO. Today, sitting in the comfort of the house or office, an investor can subscribe to IPOs and NFOs or buy shares or mutual fund units in the secondary market at the click of a mouse or swipe of smartphone screen.

Market players are wary of various types of market risks that might result in a financial loss to them. The macro risks are the most significant ones that can impact the markets in a profound manner. So, what are these macro risks and how and why do they impact the markets? Let’s try to find out.

International Mutual funds, these funds allows investor to invest in the equity or equity-oriented securities linked to the foreign markets. Lets take a look how do they work and what are the risks involved?