Indian benchmark indices are likely to make a positive start as cues from global markets are positive. The SGX Nifty indicates that the Nifty could open at 10,498 with gains of 18 points at the opening bell.   

Even as government reiterates its stand that Bitcoin will not be accepted as legal tender, the price of Bitcoin zoomed on international exchanges on Wednesday. The prices went up on reports of huge institutional buying. The surge in Bitcoin prices which helped it retrace US$15,000 again followed media reports of an investment by the ace global investor, Peter Thiel.

Air passenger traffic in the country grew by a whopping 56.9 per cent in 2016-17, compared to 2013-14. Indian aviation industry is witnessing strong traction in recent years, supported by rising passenger demand. 

BSE Sensex and Nifty50 made an all-time high of 34137.97 and 10531.50, respectively on December 27, as the year 2017 ended.

when the equity markets are witnessing huge volatility, investors are seeking safer, yet higher yielding modes of investment. For this, investors are trying to allocate their investment wisely in debts as well as equities to get assured returns.

India's private petrochemical major, Reliance Industries successfully commissioned the refinery off-gas cracker (ROGC ) complex built at Jamnagar, Gujarat. The company houses its integrated refining and petrochemicals production hub at Jamnagar.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.45 p.m. on January 3.

The markets on January 3 opened flat. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,898.03, up by 85.77 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,476.55, up by 34.35 points. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 58.41 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs.  5,25,119.01 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 58.41 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs.  5,25,119.01 crore.