The fierce sell-off in crude oil prices from the high of 2018 leading to some bounce in the rupee offered some relief to investors’ concerns over inflation and fiscal deficit. The benchmark Brent crude oil price fell below $65/barrel, which is nearly 25 per cent from the early October high.

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Stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 22 are DHFL, ITI, Adani Gas, Redington and Maruti Suzuki.

‘Get lifetime income of Rs120,000 p.a by investing in our retirement plan’. This is a typical marketing message you might be getting in your inbox or message box. This is usually broadcast by many insurance and mutual fund houses to entice investors into investing in their plans. They try to exploit our deep-rooted desire to make extra income in a legitimate way. There are various ways of getting an extra income; however, many of you do not know that your savings channelised into proper investment avenues can also help you to earn that extra income and fulfil your wishes. 

The scrips in this column have been recommended with a 15-day investment horizon in mind and carry high risk. Therefore, investors are advised to take into account their risk appetite before investing, as fundamentals may or may not back the recommendations.

If you want to earn a decent return on your investment, it is time in the market that is more important than timing the market. Various studies worldwide vindicate this. According to one of the studies, CGM Focus (CGMFX) was the highest-return equity fund from 2000 through 2010 in USA. It had an average annual return of 18.2%, beating its closest rival by 3.4%. During the same time, the fund’s typical shareholders lost 10%. Investors, motivated by greed and fear, added heavily to the fund near the top and exited as the fund neared its bottom. This shows the importance of remaining invested, irrespective of market conditions. 

This section gives a recommendation of a stock having stock margin padding price below Rs 100 with sound fundamentals and expected to give handsome returns over a one-year time horizon

DHFL reported robust standalone financial results for the second quarter ended September 2018 on Wednesday. The stock gained more than 5 per cent during the intraday trade.

This column gives you scrip chosen by the research team during the fortnight that is fundamentally strong and expected to give good capital appreciation over a time period of 1 year

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With the appetite for Diwali sweets, snacks and crackers satisfied, market participants headed back to business, moving the BSE Sensex and Nifty higher by more than 2 per cent during the fortnight. The bulls returned to the market following the good corporate results season. The uptrend was widespread with the broader indices as well as sectoral indices posting gains. The BSE Mid-cap and Small-cap indices were up by 1.5 and 1.3 per cent, respectively. 

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Suddenly, markets appeared to have recovered from all the external shocks, viz., rising crude oil prices, trade war and depreciating Indian rupee.

Adani Gas Limited, a city gas distribution (CGD) company was granted authorization by the government for 13 new geographical areas (GA). The stock was struck in its upper circuit limit on Wednesday.

UPL Corporation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPL Limited, announced its decision to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Industrias Bioquim Centroamericana Sociedad Anonima (IBC) and a cluster of group companies, collectively known as the Bioquim Group. 

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Pharma major Lupin on receiving approval from the USFDA has launched Tetrabenazine Tablets. The shares of the company were trading in green.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.42 p.m. on November 21, 2018.

The markets on November 21, 2018 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,211.36, down by 263.15 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,596.75, down by 59.45 points. 

Rajesh Exports beats global competition to secure an export order amounting to Rs. 933 crore from a distinguished global white label importer based in U.A.E.

The stock of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories was buzzing on the bourses in Wednesday's morning session. The company announced that it the U.S. Appeals Court has declared invalid a preliminary injunction that prohibited Dr. Reddy's from selling its generic suboxone sublingual film in that country.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.12 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,59,232.08 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.12 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,59,232.08 crore.

Going ahead, support is seen around the level of 10,600 and a decisive breach of this support zone would trigger fresh bout of selling, which may take the index towards the levels of 10,530-10,550. Stocks in news: Minda Corporation, Suzlon Energy and NBCC.

Indian markets are likely to open in the red taking weak cues from the global markets as the US indices turned into red figures for the year. The SGX Nifty Index Future was lower by 15 points, indicating Nifty opening around the level of 10,654.  
  

Reliance Mutual Fund (RMF) announced Further Fund Offer 3 (FFO3) of the Central Public Sector Enterprises - Exchange Traded Fund (CPSE ETF). 

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The packaging solutions company has received SEBI's approval to enter the equity market through an IPO. The market regulator cleared Zircon Technologies (India) Limited IPO application last week.

The company has received USFDA approval for vardenafil hydrochloride orally disintegrating Tablets, 10 mg. The shares of the company were trading 0.97 per cent higher.

The company's global payroll platform will be deployed to manage the payroll of the multi-national casino and resort chain, informed Ramco Systems on Tuesday.

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The company has been granted the tentative approval from the USFDA to market deferasirox tablets in 90 mg, 180 mg, and 360 mg. The medication will be manufactured at the group’s facility in SEZ, Ahmedabad.

Glenmark has received the final USFDA approval for Azelaic Gel used for acne and rosacea.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.19 p.m. on November 20, 2018.

Fiberweb (India) Limited informed that the company has received new export order from the US market. The order is for value-added and Melt Blown products worth Rs. 2.3 crore. Company is in business of producing Spun Bond Non-woven fabric and its various converted products.

The markets on November 20, 2018 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,664.70, down by 110.18 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,718.00, down by 45.40 points. 

Kridhan Infra Limited's Singapore-based subsidiary Swee Hong Limited (SHL) has successfully won an order for construction of Link Sewers for the DTSS Phase 2 Project from the Public Utilities Board, Singapore. The project is worth Rs. 195 crore (SG$37.2 million).

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 86.55 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,08,453.47 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 86.55 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,08,453.47 crore.

The Bollinger Band Squeeze occurs when volatility falls to low levels and the Bollinger Bands narrow. A volatility contraction or narrowing of the bands can foreshadow a significant advance or decline.

On November 14, 2018, Bank Nifty came out of weekly contracting consolidation zone. On the weekly time frame, the index formed bullish candle carrying long lower shadow as on week ended November 16, 2018, and for the first time, it has closed above the 21-week exponential moving average (EMA) after September 21, 2018.

Going forward, the zone of 10,850-10,860 is likely to act as a stiff hurdle for the Nifty as the level of 10,858 is an upper gap hurdle. On the other hand, the level of 10,710 is likely to act as an immediate support level. Stocks in news: Kridhan Infra, Oil India, NMDC, PSP Projects, HEG, Usha Martin and Yes Bank.

Indian markets are expected to halt their three-day winning streak following the negative lead overnight from the Wall Street and turbulence in the Asian markets. The RBI board meeting ended on a cordial note. The SGX Nifty Index Future has slipped 32 points to 10,749, indicating soft start to the day.  

Stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 20 are DB Corp, B. L. Kashyap & Sons, PSP Projects, Oil India and Kridhan Infra.

The shares of Surya Roshni closed 2 per cent higher in Monday’s trading session as the company announced winning orders worth Rs 59 crore from Government of Odisha Housing and Urban Department. 

The Gujarat-based construction company has won new institutional and industrial projects totalling Rs. 372.47 crore.

Premier Explosives Limited has received Arms License from Arms License Issuance Authority, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for the manufacture of Propellants, Ammonium Perchlorate and HTPB at Routhusurmala village, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.

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Tata Consultancy Services, leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced a partnership with SAP to build an Intelligent Rail Digital Maintenance (iRDM) solution, powered by SAP Leonardo, to help rail customers digitally transform their businesses. 

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.09 p.m. on November 19, 2018.

The markets on November 19, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,592.56, up by 135.40 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,708.85, up by 26.65 points. 

With the launch of a four-screen multiplex in Anand, PVR's total screen count reaches 734 in the country. 

Infrastructure development company, SPML Infra has won an arbitration award worth Rs. 47.5 crore against Jharkhand Urja Utpadan Nigam.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 98.45 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,82,156.36 crore

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 98.45 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,82,156.36 crore.

Going ahead, we expect Nifty to extend its upmove and move towards the zone of 10,710-10,780 as this area is the confluence of its 200-DSMA and the downside gap which was created on October 4 . Stocks in news: Deepak Nitrite, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Tata Investment Corporation, SRF, Shalimar Paint, Infosys and Vodafone Idea.

Indian markets are likely to kick-off the week on a cheerful note as cues from the Asian markets are positive. All eyes will be on the critical RBI board meet today which is likely to discuss government demands for easy credit to NBFCs and issues relating to PCA framework. Due to this, stocks of PSU banks and NBFCs could see traction in today’s session. The SGX Nifty Index Future has climbed 56 points to 10,754, indicating a roaring start by the bulls.  

PFC witnessed fierce sell-off of 6.03 per cent from its strong weekly downward sloping trend line resistance zone, on Friday.

The stocks that are most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 19 include Arman Financial Services, Welspun Corp, GAIL, SREI Infrastructure Finance and Capri Global.

The company received order for supply of 66 KMT of pipes for an oil & gas project in India from a major North American client. The stock buzzes in Friday's trading session.

The shares of Global Capri rose 7 per cent intra-day post the announcement of the robust quarterly results.

Fearing another major airline bankruptcy, the Indian government is said to have approached Tata Group to acquire the debt-laden private airline Jet Airways, reports media.

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Lemon Tree Hotels has signed a License Agreement for a 76-room property located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha under the company’s brand ‘Lemon Tree Premier’.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.31 p.m. on November 16, 2018.

The markets on November 16, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,456.91, up by 196.37 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,670.15, up by 53.45 points. 

The pharma major Glenmark has won final USFDA approval for Teriflunomide Tablets, 7 mg and 14 mg. The shares of the company rose 1.5 per cent in the early trade following the announcement.

ITC is eyeing at portfolio expansion in its food division to achieve the stated vision of achieving Rs. 1 lakh crore turnover from FMCG by 2030. The food category, which drives the fast-moving consumer durable industry, is expected to contribute around 60-65 per cent of its turnover by 2030.

The bulk drug manufacturer's ANDA for dimethyl fumarate delayed-release capsules was granted approval by the US drug regulator. The stock of Shilpa Medicare was buzzing on Thursday and gained 5 per cent in the morning session.

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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.89 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,60,701.67 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.89 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,60,701.67 crore.

Unless Nifty successfully moves past the hurdle of 10,650, we do not see any significant move in the index. On the downside, immediate support is seen around the level of 10,530, followed by 10,440.  Stocks in news: Venus Remedies, Tata Sponge Iron, SRF, Yes Bank, Lemon Tree, Infosys and Bank of Baroda.

The diminishing prospects of an all-out trade war and the rupee rallies to two-month high to close below 72-mark against the US dollar are a big boost for the Indian markets and thus we could see an optimistic start to the day. The SGX Nifty Index Future has nearly gained 0.38 per cent, suggesting Nifty may open around the level of 10,663.  

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In the short-term, Rs 575-570 is likely to act as a strong support zone. While the momentum is likely to been seen when the stock manages to sustain above the recent swing of Rs. 637 per share.

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Non-banking finance company Sundaram Finance which holds a majority stake in Royal Sundaram has signed an agreement with Ageas International to divest 40 per cent stake for a total consideration of Rs. 1,520 crore.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.06 p.m. on November 15, 2018.

The markets on November 15, 2018 opened flat. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,270.79, up by 128.80 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,605.60, up by 29.30 points. 

Decitabine is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug. This is used in the treatment of patients with myelodysplastic syndromes. The said Decitabine for Injection had annual sales of around US$ 135.9 million in the US market.

Yes Bank's Chairman, Ashok Chawla has resigned citing personal reasons after the CBI mentioned his name in the Aircel-Maxis case chargesheet.

Time Techno Plast Ltd. reported its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018  after  market hours yesterday. Numbers posted by company showed positive growth in top line of 14 per cent.

The company's JV Resurgent Power, through it's subsidiary Renascent Power, has agreed to acquire 75.01 per cent equity stake in Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (PPGCL). The deal is part of stressed asset resolution process initiated by PPGCL's lenders.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.79 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,00,274.55 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.79 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,00,274.55 crore.

Going ahead, it would be important to watch action around the zone of 10,610-10,650. Stocks in news: Tata Power, Dhanuka Agritech, Alkem Laboratories, Apollo Hospital, Hero Motocorp, Oil India, Sundaram Finance and Yes Bank.

India equities may open a tad higher on Thursday, shrugging off negative cues from the US markets overnight and mixed trend prevailing in the Asian markets. The SGX Nifty Index Future, which was up by 30 points, suggests Nifty may open around the level of 10,631. Market participants will be interested in India’s trade balance numbers which are due to be announced today.   
  

The stocks most likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on November 15 are Zydus Cadila, Salona Cotspin, Astral Poly Technik, Kalpataru Power and Mahindra & Mahindra.

The US drug regulator has granted final approval for arsenic trioxide injection used to treat certain type of leukemia.

Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (KCI) reported its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 during market hours on Wednesday.

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BCL Industries Limited reported its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 during market hours on Wednesday. The standalone numbers were largely stable as compared to the same quarter last year.

Capacit'e Infraprojects has won an order worth Rs. 207.80 crore. The shares of the company were trading up by almost 1 per cent during Wednesday's trading session.

The proposed tea manufacturing and warehousing unit will be located in Tata Steel's SEZ in Orissa. The investment for the tea unit is expected to be around Rs. 100 crore.