September 2019 was an exceptional month for the equity market because the frontline equity indices gained more than 8% in just two days. Read on to find if it had impact on mutual fund flows.

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The level of 11,480 would be crucial in Thursday's session to watch out. If it sustains above the 11,480 mark it would pave the way towards our estimated target of 11,550-11,600 in the short term. While, on the downside, any close below the prior will lead to levels of 11,200 followed by 11,090. Stocks in news: Bajaj Finance, Edelweiss Financial Services, Zuari Agro Chemicals, National Aluminium, Deepak Fertilisers, KNR Construction.

After registering a winning streak for four consecutive trading sessions, the big question on D-street is will markets rally on Thursday? Going by the early indication of SGX Nifty, that is trading with a marginal gain of 5 points at 11,491 levels, suggests that we are in for a flat to positive opening and there are bright chances that bulls may continue their upward march as both, FPIs and DIIs were net buyers in the last sessions.

PNC Infratech has received Letters of Award (LoA) from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The shares of the company jumped over 4 per cent intraday reacting to the news.

Exide Industries is set to launch Exide Neo, thus marking its entry into the e-rickshaw market in India. 

Inox Wind has signed an additional deal with Adani Green Energy for SECI 50 MW capacity. Reacting to the news, the stock of the company was trading up by 16.59 per cent in the early trading session on Wednesday.

ONGC Videsh which is wholly owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has reported of oil discoveries in its onshore exploration block CPO-5 in Colombia located in the Llanos basin and major gas in the deep offshore exploration block BM-SEAL4  in Brazil located in the Sergipe Alagoas Basin.

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A subsidiary of Sun Pharma launched Drizalma Sprinkle in the United States. It is the first and only USFDA approved sprinkle formulation of Drizalma Sprinkle which is delayed-release duloxetine capsules used in treatment of patients suffering from neuro-psychiatric and/or pain disorder accompanied with difficulty swallowing.

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The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) successfully audited  Indoco Remedies’ sterile manufacturing facility in Goa (Plant II) during the period from October 7 to 15, 2019.

ARSS Infrastructure Projects Limited has won an order of Rs. 50,46,70,085 for "Construction of Roadbed, Minor Bridges, Service Buildings including Amenities, Passenger Amenities at Stations and related works along with General Electrical Works in connection with 3rd line between Rayagada (KM: 343.90) to Jimidipeta (KM: 356.518) on Waltair Division of East Coast Railway in Odisha State.

Bajaj Resources Ltd, the promoter entity of Bajaj Consumer on Tuesday sold nearly 21.9 per cent of total shareholding. This stake sale represents around 36 per cent of overall promoter holdings. Consequently, the stock on Tuesday tanked nearly 10 per cent.

The first task for the bulls would be to cross the 61.8 per cent retracement (11,463) and sustain above this level to maintain its rhythm of higher-high:higher-low.  Stocks in news: Bank of Maharashtra, ONGC, NBCC, Thangamayil Jewellery, ENIL, REC, ARSS Infrastructure Projects.

This morning markets are greeted with both the positive and negative headlines. The weight of positive headlines is likely to overshadow the negative headlines as most of the negatives is already factored in and we believe that the positive catalysts will keep the bulls in driving seat today.

In today’s trade the benchmark indices were trading in positive terrain and in addition the Metal stocks too joined the rally. BSE Metal index was up by nearly 2.8 per cent and  touched an intra-day high of 9,042.35. In last one week the BSE Metal index has delivered nearly 7 per cent return.

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Shares of Jindal Drilling & Industries jumped over 15 per cent intraday on Tuesday as the company announced on the bourses on bagging an order from ONGC.

Vikas WSP has received an export order backed by Letter of Credit (LoC) for US$ 30 million (Rs 210 crore) for the export of guar gum powder to be used in oil fields in the Middle East. 

Although the inflation rate has remained within Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) target level of 4 percent, but it was higher than the previous month data.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,27,67,730 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,52,895.76 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,27,67,730 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,52,895.76 crore.

The most significant thing today morning is that the SGX Nifty is indicating a positive start at D-street despite fading optimism over US-China trade negotiations. At the time of writing, SGX Nifty was up by 45 points trading at 11,380 levels.

A strong breakout above the 11,408 mark can push index higher towards 11,500-11,550 levels. Conversely, a decisive plunge below the level of 11,060-11,090 can lead to test the important psychological base of 11,000 mark. Stocks in news: Lemon Tree, Adani Transmission, JSW Energy, TCS, Yes Bank, Lakshmi Vilas Bank.

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The change of name of company from 'Lawreshwar Polymers Limited' to 'Lehar Footwears Limited' w.e.f 10th October 2019 has been approved by the Registrar of Companies, Rajasthan, Jaipur.

The following stocks would be in focus during Tuesday’s trading session in light of their results announcement: ACC, Karnataka Bank, SBI Life Insurance Company, TV18 Broadcast and Wipro.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited on Monday informed the exchanges about launching of CEQUA for the treatment of dry eye disease in the US.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has reported results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2019. The shares of HUL closed in green on the same day, gaining by 9.95 points.

The stock of Tata Elxsi Limited has formed Three Outside Up candlestick pattern on daily time frame. The Three Outside Up pattern is representing the confirmation of Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern.

The stock of Rites Limited has formed Bearish Engulfing candlestick pattern on daily time frame. The Bearish Engulfing Candlestick Pattern is considered to be a bearish reversal pattern and usually occurs at the top of an uptrend.

Some comfort also came in with a report that a high-level panel constituted by the government to suggest measures to augment GST revenue collection will hold its first meeting on October 15. Sentiments were also buoyed as India and China decided to set up a ministerial-level mechanism to resolve issues relating to trade, investment and services.

Morepen Laboratories Limited on Monday informed the exchanges that it has developed and added three drugs to its portfolio of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for sale in domestic and global markets.

The supply contract is initially for a period of one year and of approximately US$ 5 million. The contract is extendable for a period of three years with total value of upto US$ 20 million.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 14:45 p.m. on October 14, 2019.

The markets on October 14, 2019 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,464.13, up by 337.05 points and the Nifty is closed at 11,409.90, up by 104.85 points.

Granules India has formed the JV in 2007 to ensure a regular supply of ibuprofen API to support its requirements for manufacturing Pharmaceutical Formulation intermediates and Finished Dosages.

Total will tender an open offer to public shareholders to acquire up to 25.2 per cent and purchase the residual shares from Adani Family. After the execution of this, both Total and Adani Family will hold 37.4 per cent each and rest will be with public.

Avenue Supermarts has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2019. The company could not please the Street with its Q2FY20 numbers.

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Birlasoft, a part of CK Birla group informed the bourses on Monday that it has signed a deal worth US$ 240 million (approximately Rs. 1700 crore) with Invacare Corporation to deliver IT‐as‐a‐ Service. 

InterGlobe Aviation informed the exchanges that IndiGo has commenced operations to Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. The shares of the company gained during early trading session on Monday, hitting an intraday high of Rs. 1,764.00, rising around 1 per cent in BSE.

The shares of GOCL climbed around 4 per cent intraday on Monday as the company bagged an order from Coal India, announced by the company late on Friday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,42,97686 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,49,606.63 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,42,97686 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,49,606.63 crore.

In the coming week we will advise traders to keep watch on two key levels first one is the 11,400 on the upside and on the downside, the level of 11,090. As long as, these levels are not breached decisively, it is better to be on sidelines especially momentum traders. Stocks in news: NMDC, IRCTC, Jain Irrigation, HCL Technologies, Cadila Healthcare, Reliance Capital, GOCL Corporation.

We begin the week with sentiments badly torn between two extremes. On one hand are the dismal domestic IIP numbers for the month of August and the other is a report released on Sunday by the World Bank which slashed the growth forecast for India's current fiscal year to 6 per cent, down from 7.5 per cent. Just to put the numbers in perspective, IIP for the month of August contracted by 1.1 per cent,  a 7 year low for this indicator. On the other hand the global markets are seen trading with optimism after a 'mini' trade deal between the US and China. Look out for flat opening and watch out for developments as they unfold.

Himachal Futuristic Communications Ltd (HFCL) is going to launch the solution on 14th October, 2019 at the India Mobile Congress 2019, to be held at Aerocity, New Delhi.

The API manufacturing facility at Dabhasa is the Cadila Healthcare's largest API manufacturing site.

Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the month of August contracted by 1.1 per cent compared to growth of 4 per cent in July 2019 and compared to growth of 4.8 per cent in August 2018.

. On Friday, Sensex rose 0.65 percent to end at 38,127 and the Nifty rose 0.63 percent to 11,305.05 to close at 11,305.05.

Considering the daily scale, the stock of Metropolis Healthcare Limited is trading in Symmetrical triangle pattern since last 21 trading sessions.

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On Thursday, the stock has given a breakout above the neckline of double bottom pattern. This breakout was confirmed by the above 50-day average volumes.

The Nifty PSU bank index has formed Doji candle on daily and weekly scale as traders turn indecisive.

Vakrangee Ltd. announced its partnership with Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd to offer distribution of home loan & loan against property through its Nextgen Vakrangee Kendras.

Shares of Aban Offshore Ltd. jumped nearly 5 per cent after the company bagged a 3-year contract from the PSU company ONGC.

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Indiabulls Ventures Limited on Friday informed the exchanges on Friday that the board of directors have approved the buyback of Rs. 1000 crores of up to 6,66,66,666 fully paid-up equity shares.

Muthoot Finance Ltd has been assigned Long Term rating of ‘BB+’ with ‘Stable’ outlook by Fitch Ratings. S&P Global Ratings has assigned a Long Term rating of ‘BB’ with ‘Stable’ outlook. Moody’s Investor Service has assigned ‘Ba2’ Corporate Family Rating with ‘Stable’ outlook. The stock jumped nearly 2 per cent intraday in BSE.

Arvind Homes, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind SmartSpaces, has entered into a Platform Funding agreement of Rs. 250 crore with HDFC Capital Advisors Private Limited.

The decline in crude steel output is negative for the company. Owing to prolonged slowdown in the steel sector, it received a rating downgrade from CARE to negative from stable.

Tech Mahindra Limited has been picked up by our Bollinger Band Squeeze scanner which suggests that the stock is near a consolidation breakout.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 12:51 p.m. on October 11, 2019.

The IATA data showed that the country’s domestic air passenger market clocked an 8.9 percent growth in July 2019 when compared to the same month last year. 

Biocon’s wholly owned subsidiary, Biocon Biologics and Evotec’s wholly owned subsidiary, Just - Evotec Biologics have entered into a strategic licensing agreement for an early-stage, pre-clinical bio-similar asset. The shares of Biocon gained nearly 2 per cent intraday on Friday.

The markets on October 11, 2019 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,961.50, up by 81.10 points and the Nifty is closed at 11,251.85, up by 17.30 points.

On Thursday, SMS Lifesciences informed the bourses that it has done preliminary analysis of its Ranitidine product and processes and found that the NDMA impurity is in trace levels, in many cases lower than the levels found in commonly consumed food, milk, meat etc.

However, sustained foreign fund outflows and rising crude prices weighed on the domestic currency and restricted its rise. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital market, pulling out Rs. 263.11 crore on Thursday, as shown by the exchange data.

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured orders from clients for its varied businesses. Despite the announcement, the shares of the company were trading flat in the BSE on Friday.

Tata Motors disappointed the Street by reporting weak global wholesale numbers on Thursday. The Tata Motors Group’s global wholesale, which includes sales of Jaguar Land Rover, was down 27 per cent YoY in September 2019.

Steel Strips Wheels (SSWL) has received an export order worth Rs. 69 crore for market in the Western Hemisphere. The stock is trading with a positive bias in BSE on Friday.

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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 4,11,92,020 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 25,59,668.78 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 4,11,92,020 contracts with a turnover of Rs. 25,59,668.78 crore.

ARSS Infrastructure bags orders worth Rs. 220.65 crore

Wednesday's high (11,322) and low (11,090) are critical resistance and support levels now. As long as these levels are not broken, it is better to stay in the sidelines. Stocks in news: Biocon, ARSS Infrastructure Projects, Tata Steel, Vakrangee, Eveready Industries.

Welcome to the final trading sessions of the week on the D-Street and we begin the day with positive sentiments as news from the west is fueling the optimism. Also, the SGX Nifty is indicating that the markets are likely to open in green with a gain of about 0.25 per cent from it's previous day's close at 11,290 level.

On Thursday, Just Dial clarified about the flaws in its security systems allowing accounts of users to be easily hacked. Post this news, the stock of the company was down by 3.11 per cent.

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Sintex Plastics Technology Limited on Thursday informed the divestment of entire equity holding in indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Sintex NP SAS.

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The stocks to watch out for October 11 include Godrej Agrovet, NHPC, Talwalkars Better Value Fitness, Biocon and TCS.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 14:40 p.m. on October 10, 2019.

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The markets on October 10, 2019 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,881.46, down by 296.49 points and the Nifty is closed at 11,230.60, down by 82.70 points.

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