Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.55 p.m. on February 23.

As the news regarding the likely acquisition of Binani Cement by UltraTech Cement became rife, the share price of Binani Cement’s parent company Binani Industries shot up by 5 per cent and got locked at upper circuit during Friday’s trade.

The markets on February 23 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,068.43, up by 248.93 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,469.65, up by 86.95 points.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 7.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 51,651.57 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 7.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 51,651.57 crore.

ITOrizon Inc has announced its partnership with Ramco Systems, a software company providing products and services related to the cloud platform. ITOrizon will heighten and extend its integrated supply chain management solutions for existing and new customers across 5 continents, by using Ramco’s existing platform.

There are various investment methods by which one can invest in mutual funds. Mutual fund offers options of systematic investment plan (SIP) as well as lumpsum to the investors. Moreover, SIP option gives a privilege of investing monthly or quarterly too. Recently LIC and HDFC also launched the daily SIP option for its investors.

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.