DSIJ Mindshare

Indian benchmark indices are likely to witness a dull start as cues from Asian peers are mixed and the standoff between the US and North Korea is likely to make matters worse. The trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty may open almost unchanged around the level of 10,511.  

The global trade war has already left a negative footprint in the economy and dented the benchmark indices, but the story is not finished yet as the US is now imposing tariffs on imported cars and trucks, which can create trade tensions and shake up the global auto industry. 

Asia’s first stock exchange BSE entered into an agreement with Brink's India, supporting its long-awaited launch of bullion (gold and silver) commodities trading. 

MOIL Ltd reported stable numbers for the fourth quarter, despite the Seventh Pay Commission adding pain to company’s margins.

The construction arm of heavyweight Larsen & Toubro bagged orders worth Rs 2112 crore on Thursday. The company’s buildings and factories business secured orders worth Rs. 1565 crore, while its power transmission and distribution business won orders worth Rs 547 crore.