In the recent times, the small-cap and mid-cap index has been facing volatility which is the main concern for the investors currently. With the continuous fall in these indices, the first-time mutual fund investors, as well as existing investors of small-cap and mid-cap funds, are in a dilemma while taking the investment decisions.

In a significant set back to tobacco as well as FMCG companies, the Maharashtra government announced a ban on the sale of tobacco products at shops that sell chocolates, chips and other edible items, which constitute the goods of common use. 

IT major Tata Consultancy Services announced its partnership with Mesosphere to aid customers utilize data services and cloud platforms with more efficiency.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.35 p.m. on January 25.

The markets on January 25 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,029.90, down by 131.74 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,055.70, down by 30.30 points.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.16 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,41,404.92 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.16 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,41,404.92 crore.

Going forward, the upside resistance of 11,125 remains intact, followed by 11,175, whereas immediate support is placed around the level of 11,040, followed by 10,980.Top stocks to watch today: Gallantt Ispat, United Bank of India, ONGC, Wipro, NCC, Crisil, DR Reddy’s Lab, Bharat Electronics, Phillips carbon, Majesco. 

Today, the start of the F&O series expiry session is likely to be flat and lot of volatility may be seen with the progress of session and as traders balance their positions for the new series. The SGX Nifty suggests that the Nifty could open at 11,088 with modest gains of 11 points.