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Apar Industries showcased a positive financial performance for the quarter ended March 2019. The board recommended dividend of Rs. 9.50 per share.

Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first government has asked for a break citing health concerns. Both Amit Shah and Piyush Goyal are top contenders for the post of Finance Minister. But will Modi please the market or spring a surprise?

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,62,30,632 contracts with a turnover of Rs.11,36,295.00 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,62,30,632 contracts with a turnover of Rs.11,36,295.00 crore.

Monday’s low of 11,812 is a crucial support level for the index and in case the Nifty closes below this level, we can assume that the intermediate top is formed at 12041 (spot). On the higher side, the Nifty needs to close above 11950 to get a bullish momentum again. Stocks in news: Cholamandalam Finance, Aban Offshore Ltd, SBI, Goa Carbon.

At the time of writing, SGX Nifty was trading at 11,875, up by 11 points. On the earnings front, a host of companies will announce their earnings today, including Apollo Hospital, Coal India, HDIL, IDBI Bank, NALCO and SAIL.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on May 30 are Adani Enterprises, Kabra Extrusiontechnik, Vodafone Idea, The Andhra Sugars and Cox & Kings Ltd.

The project order is worth to Rs. 104 crore. The work has to be completed within 30 months from the date of receipt of work order. The company’s order book as on 9MFY19 basis stood at Rs. 877 crore and it has registered order intake of Rs 226 crore in 9MFY19.

India’s second largest telecom operator (nearly 32 per cent market share) Bharti Airtel is looking to come with IPO of its subsidiary -- Airtel Africa, where it is eyeing over $1 billion initial public offer (IPO) in London.

Some time back SEBI had lowered the TER of the funds and formed a ceiling based on AUM slabs. This has led many AMCs to reduce the commissions of the distributors. Should you worry about the same? Let’s find out.

Reliance Entertainment has joined hands with PVR Pictures Limited to distribute films pan India. This venture is the first endeavour of its kind in the Indian film industry. PVR Pictures is the motion picture arm of PVR Limited, India's largest cinema chain.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has laid the foundation stone for a 5 MW solar power plant at the Gurugram facility. This captive power plant is expected to get commissioned in FY20.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 12:59 p.m. on May 29, 2019.

The markets on May 29, 2019 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 39,649.42, down by 100.31 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,901.50, down by 27.25 points. 

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Leading infrastructure developer IRB Infrastructure informed the bourses that it has received appointed date for its Hapur Moradabad project, w.e.f. May 29, 2019. The company would now commence toll collection and construction of the project.

The company is going to expand its existing 2,4-D capacity by 10,800 MTPA, leading to a total capacity of 20,400 MTPA for the herbicide. 2,4-D is a widely used and environmental-friendly herbicide and one of the top 10 most commonly used in the agricultural sector.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,51,41,375 contracts with a turnover of Rs.10,58,882.72 crore.

Kolte Patil Developers Limited has entered into share purchase agreement with ICICI Venture Funds Management Company Limited to acquire 50 per cent equity stake in Kolte Patil I-Ven Townships (Pune) Limited (KPIT).

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,51,41,375 contracts with a turnover of Rs.10,58,882.72 crore.

All stock exchange and clearing corporation have jointly decided to extend the deadline for the mandatory shift to an interoperable framework by July 1, 2019. SEBI had laid down the guideline for the interoperable framework in November 2018.

We expect the level of 12,000, followed by 12,041, to act as a stiff resistance for the Nifty, while the Monday session's low of 11,812 is likely to act as an immediate support level for the Nifty. Stocks in news: IRB Infrastructure Developers, Karur Vysya Bank.

At the time of writing, SGX Nifty was trading at 11,907, down by 22 points. Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, BEL, Cadila Healthcare, Glenmark, Havells, IDFC, NBCC, PFC and Power Grid are among the results scheduled for the day.

Leading public sector bank Punjab National Bank (PNB) posted surprise losses for the March quarter of FY19 owing to higher provisions. The bank's asset quality improved in Q4 and so did the provision coverage ratio.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on May 29 are Spice Jet, Hindustan Copper, Sakthi Sugar, Zydus Wellness and Tech Mahindra.

The board has reviewed the apparel business and has reclassified from it from discontinued operations to continuing operations.

Music Broadcast has received approval for the acquisition of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL), a Reliance ADA Group company.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 1:00 p.m. on May 28, 2019.

The markets on May 28, 2019 opened flat. BSE Sensex is trading at 39,608.67, down by 74.62 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,893.80, down by 30.95 points.

The online and offline service provider Info Edge (India), the owner of the popular job search site Naukri, informed that its board has approved the acquisition of Highorbit Careers, the developer of job portal, iimjobs.

The said order was amounting to Rs. 172 crore. The work has to be completed within 30 months from the date of receipt of work order. The company’s order book as on 9MFY19 basis stood at Rs. 877 crore and registered order intake of Rs. 226 crore in 9MFY19.

The stock of Zee Entertainment was buzzing in Tuesday's morning session on the hope of revival of talks between Essel and Sony Group for a stake sale deal.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,25,24,427 contracts with a turnover of Rs.8,80,648.43 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,25,24,427 contracts with a turnover of Rs.8,80,648.43 crore.

The trend continues to be positive as long as the bulls continue to hold the opening upside gap of May 20 and we expect it to touch all-time high of 12,041. However, it may encounter resistance at the all-time high of 12,041, while, on the downside, the zone of 11,750-11,800 is likely to act as a support for the index. Stocks in news: Vascon Engineers, Reliance Capital, V-Mart Retail, Thangamayil Jewellery, NMDC, Adani Ports.

The key benchmark closed at record closing high on Monday and the indices are within striking distance from their all-time high levels. The mixed cues from the Asian peers in early trade and the SGX Nifty suggest that markets are likely to open flat with a negative bias. At the time of writing, SGX Nifty was trading at 11,910, down by 13 points.

Mumbai-based infrastructure company, Capacite Infra announced that it secured an order worth Rs. 170 crore from Market City Resources, on Monday.

The stock of Engineers India Limited has given downward sloping trendline breakout on Monday formed by connecting swing highs from December 24, 2019. The breakout was supported by justifiable volumes. Additionally, the stock formed a sizeable bullish candle on breakout day, which adds strength to the breakout.

The stock of ABB India Limited has given breakout of a horizontal trendline resistance on Monday along with strong volumes. Additionally, the stock had formed opening bullish Marubozu candle on breakout day, which adds strength to the breakout.

Mindtree Limited was picked by our Bollinger Band squeeze scanner which suggests that the stock is near a consolidation breakout.

The company’s order book as on Q3FY19 stood at Rs. 1,322 crore. The order book split up stood at Carbon Steel (69 per cent) and high margin stainless steel (31 per cent).

Markets were upbeat throughout the day on Monday. Initially, post the pre-market session, the markets had dipped, but they soon gained momentum and continued the upward rally. The BSE Sensex closed with 0.63 per cent gains. Mid-cap stocks joined the rally with RBL up 19 per cent and ABB and IGL posting around 10 per cent gains.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on May 28 are Colgate Palmolive, Brigade Enterprises, NIIT Technologies, Sterlite Technologies and Ratnamani Metals & Tubes.

On Monday, the stock of Page Industries declined by 11 per cent. Read on to its impact on MF schemes.

Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 1:13 p.m. on May 27, 2019.

The value of assets held by individual investors in mutual funds has increased by 14.48 per cent in the last one year ending April 2019.

The markets on May 27, 2019 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 39,670.59, up by 235.87 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,924.60, up by 80.50 points. 

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Shares of Lupin tumbled almost 4 per cent in the morning session as the company reported about the USFDA inspection of its Goa facility.

Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules are used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The company has submitted a total 19 ANDAs out of which 16 are waiting for approval.

Shares of Glenmark were trading in green in early trade session as Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has been granted final approval by the USFDA for Aspirin and Extended‐Release Dipyridamole Capsules.

The company's top executives were arrested following raids by GST officials for alleged tax evasion. The stock hit lower circuit limit in opening trades on Monday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,38,67,154 contracts with a turnover of Rs.9,81,157.78 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1,38,67,154 contracts with a turnover of Rs.9,81,157.78 crore.

The stock of Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd forms one white soldier pattern on the weekly time frame. The one White Soldier pattern is considered to be a bullish reversal pattern and usually occurs at the bottom of a downtrend.

The stock of Raymond Limited has given downward sloping trendline breakout on weekly scale. The breakout was supported by strong volumes.

The level of 11,880 is likely to act as an immediate resistance; however, sustaining above the level of 11,880 would open up gates for all-time high levels of 12,041. On the downside, the last week low of 11,592 is likely to act as a strong support zone for the index and, as long as the index stays above this zone, it will pave the way for the index to reach the level of 12,200 in the short-medium term. Stocks in news: Info Edge, IDFC, V-Mart Retail, Salzer Electronics, Khadim India, Manpasand Beverages.

At the time of writing, SGX Nifty is trading at 11,852 level, down by 25 points. Adani Port, BHEL, Colgate Palmolive, GAIL, INDIGO, KSCL, OIL and ZEEL are some of the key results to remain in focus today.

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The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on May 27 are JSW Steel, Omaxe, Salzer Electronics, Page Industries and Gruh Finance.

Salzer Electronics Limited has entered into a share purchase agreement for acquisition of shares representing 72.32 per cent stake in Kaycee Industries Limited from its principal promoter Universal Trust Private Limited.

The market experienced volatility during the early hours of trade on Friday, during the morning half market saw choppy trading, but as the day progressed the market breath was in favour of advances. ICICI Bank contributed most to the index gains, followed by L&T, HDFC Bank and SBI.

The backdrop of rising US oil inventories and concern over economic slowdown weighed on the oil prices resulting in Brent Crude oil losing most in calendar year 2019. On Thursday, Brent Crude fell nearly 5 per cent and ended at US$ 67.76 per barrel.

Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced on Friday that she would resign from her office on June 7. In her address to the media, May expressed regret that she could not deliver Brexit. European markets cheers the development, London-based FTSE 100 was trading at 7,281.30, up by 50.26 points or 0.70 per cent on Friday's morning session.

The company reported net Profit of Rs. 79.99 crore in Q4FY19 as against Rs. 12.27 crore in Q4FY18, registering a growth of 551.92 per cent. Reacting to the results, the stock of Allcargo Logistics was buzzing on Friday.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-weeks low as at 2:08 p.m. on May 24, 2019.

Radico Khaitan on Thursday informed the bourses that pollution control board revoked closure direction on the company’s Uttar Pradesh plant. The company further said that it has not incurred any production loss due to closure.

Greaves Cotton’s Buyback Committee has resolved in the meeting held on May 23, the number of equity shares to be bought back shall be up to 1.3 crore equity shares representing 5.32 per cent of the total number of equity shares in the paid-up share capital of the company.

The markets on May 24, 2019 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 39,255.12, up by 443.73 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,792.80, up by 135.75 points. 

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Government-owned miniratna company MOIL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Steel, India and where it has set a production target of 14.75 lac tonnes of manganese ore for FY20E.

Zuari Agro Chemicals on Thursday informed the bourses that, rating agency ICRA has downgraded its short term and long-term funds worth Rs. 4215 crore. The long-term rating was downgraded to D from BB (Negative) earlier. While short-term also downgraded to D from A4.

JMC Projects India Limited has bagged new orders worth Rs. 616 crores. The orders include residential and commercial projects in South India.

The software major has completed the acquisition of 75 per cent stake in ABN AMRO subsidiary in the Netherlands. The partnership will strengthen Infosys' business process management solutions in the mortgage services value chain in Europe.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,66,71,127 contracts with a turnover of Rs.25,81,257.90 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 3,66,71,127 contracts with a turnover of Rs.25,81,257.90 crore.

The Monday session low of 11,592 is the key support level and if Nifty fails to hold this support level, it will fill the gap of May 20. On the higher side now, the zone of 11,820-11,850 is likely to act as a critical resistance for further upmove. Stocks in news: Infosys, MOIL, CIPLA, Greaves Cotton, Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management, Radico Khaitan, Om Metal Infraprojects, Zensar Technologies.

Despite the global markets remaining vulnerable by amplified pessimism regarding a solution to the US-China trade war, the Indian markets are expected to open the session on a positive note. At the time of writing, the SGX Nifty was trading higher by 55 points at 11,734. The quarterly numbers on tap are Bata India, Dish TV, Heidelberg, IDFC, IGL, JSW Steel, NCC and REC.

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ADAG groups, Reliance Nippon made a public announcement that Nippon Life Insurance of Japan has signed binding definitive agreements with Reliance Capital Limited to increase its stake in the company.

Suven Life Sciences Limited has informed the bourses that the last patient has completed his last visit for the Phase 2 POC study of SUVN-502 for moderate Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first-ever study to evaluate a triple combination therapy for moderate Alzheimer’s disease patients.

Redington (India) Limited showcased PAT growth of 20 per cent and recommended dividend of Rs. 3.30 per share for the March quarter. This constitutes 165 per cent on the face value of Rs. 2 per share.

Bodal Chemical on Wednesday informed the bourses that it is planning to acquire 80 per cent stake in Turkey-based company called Sener Bova Kimya Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. 

The stock exchange company BSE Limited celebrated the event of Sensex crossing 40,000 level on Thursday. In the early morning session as the trends for Lok Sabha elections 2019 indicated that the ruling BJP-led alliance NDA will return to power with majority, the index broke its psychological barrier of 40,000 level.

Market ended a very busy day in negative territory on Thursday. Swaying up and down as election results trends showed a clear majority for the Narendra Modi-led NDA alliance, the indices breached the psychological levels of 40,000 and 12,000 on Sensex and Nifty, respectively, but closed in red.

More than 600 million Indians voted over the last six weeks and now the Narendra Modi-led NDA has secured a majority by leading around 298 seats.

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