In a move to enhance the bank's position as a universal financial services provider, the Kerala-based Federal Bank's plans to acquire a strategic minority stake in Equirus Capital.

On the upside, bulls may face resistance around the levels of 10,430-10,450, and a decisive move above this zone may open up gates for further upside up to levels of 10,500-10,530. Top stocks to watch out today: Adani Transmission, Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, GE Ship, Genus Power and Boards, Dilip Buildcon, Yash Papers, Prakash Industries and Indiabulls Housing Finance.

Indian markets are expected to open on a positive note amid firm global cues. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open with gains of 21 points around 10,407 at the opening bell.  

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Friday, February 23, 2018 are Karnataka Bank Limited, Dilip Buildcon Limited, Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, DCM Shriram Limited and Genus Paper & Boards Limited.     

India, the world’s third largest crude oil importer’s cost for oil in January has gone up by almost 46 per cent from US$ 6.6 billion to US$ 9.6 billion.

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) wins Rs. 375 crore turnkey contract from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Sinha has informed the bourses that the government plans for a strategic alliance between MTNL and BSNL which can benefit both the companies, the final announcement for this will be made at a press meet later on Thursday.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.47 p.m. on February 22.

The markets on February 22 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,722.54, down by 122.32 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,356.50, down by 40.95 points.