Jaguar Land Rover sales dropped by 4.9 per cent (YoY) to 36,629 units in the month of August. Consequentially, in the Monday morning trade, the stock of Tata Motors witnessed a 2 per cent drop. The stock reported an intraday high of Rs. 276.30 and an intraday low of Rs. 272 per share.

Hi-Tech Pipes announced the installation of 400 KW grid-connected solar power plant. This rooftop solar project will be conducted at its Hindupur facilities, Andhra Pradesh. The stock of Hi-Tech Pipes is trading up gaining 4.1 per cent at 13:58 hours, despite weakness in the markets.

Power Mech has received a Letter of Intent for several work orders totalling to Rs. 247 crore. The share price of the company has however remained modest.

The equity shares of Add-Shop Promotions Limited (Scrip Code: 541865) were listed on the exchange, on Monday, post its IPO which was open for subscription from August 21, 2018 to August 30, 2018.

Omax Autos held a board meeting on Friday, September 7 where they approved the proposal for establishing a new manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh. The stock climbed up 5 per cent intraday post the news.

Tata Communications has unveiled an advanced cyber security response centre in Dubai. The facility was jointly inaugurated by UAE's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama and Navdeep Suri, Indian Ambassador to the UAE.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.01 p.m. on September 10, 2018.

The markets on September 10, 2018 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,009.58, down by 384.24 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,461.25, down by 127.85 points. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 70.71 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,78,182.09 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 70.71 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,78,182.09 crore.

Tata Global Beverages informed the bourses about the restructuring of its international business. The restructure is likely to result in improved synergies, cost optimization and more focus on its core business.

Glenmark Pharma has bagged marketing authorization for Fluticasone/Salmeterol dry powder inhaler in Germany. On launch, the DPI will be the company’s first inhalation product in that country.

Nifty is expected to take support at the levels of 11,520, followed by 11,480.  Stocks in news: Union Bank of India, RITES, Thyrocare Technologies, Omax Autos, Reliance Industries, Reliance Capital, Cyient, Soril Infra Resources and Bank of India.

The Indian markets are likely to see a gap-down opening on the back of weak global cues as Wall Street closed with marginal losses on Friday. This was in the wake of escalating trade tensions between the US and China as the US President Donald Trump threatened more tariffs of $ 267 billion on Chinese goods on the top of the proposed $ 200 billion worth of tariffs already underway.

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If you are a salaried taxpayer and you were unable to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) on or before the extended deadline of August 31 due to some reason, you have no reason to worry. You still have enough time to file your ITR on or before December 31, 2018, or latest by March 31, 2019. However, if you are a businessman or an independent professional and if your accounts are subject to tax audit, then you can file your ITR on or before September 30, 2018.

The interest rates in India are rising, if the two consecutive repo rate hikes of 25 basis points (bps) each by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the preceding two quarters are any indication. There is a likelihood of another rate hike of 25 bps in the next policy review meeting of the RBI.

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Domestic MF industry AUM crossed the milestone of Rs 25 lakh crore in the month of August 2018 on the back of higher inflows in liquid and money market segment.  

The stock of Motherson Sumi Systems was buzzing on the bourses on Friday as the company's board considers issuing bonus share.

According to Investment Company Institute (ICI) at the end of the first quarter of 2018, worldwide, AUM of the open-ended scheme has increased by 1.5 per cent to US$ 50.01 trillion. 

The shares of Caplin Point surged 4 per cent intraday after the company received no observations from the US drug regulator for its Gummudipoondi unit.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on September 10 are Tata Motors, Ashok Buildcon, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra and Ashok Leyland. 

The company has commissioned an integrated electric vehicle design, prototype and test facility at its Ennore plant, on Friday.

BSE group and its employees donated Rs. 25 lakh to support people of Kerala who are affected by ravaging flood in the month of August. Incessant rains have caused huge losses in terms of life and property in the state.

Large Indian conglomerate, Lanco Infra is set to face liquidation as it owes over Rs. 44,000 crore to the IDBI bank-led lenders consortium. The liquidation was ordered by the Hyderabad bench of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).

Friday morning proved to be dire for Sun Pharma as the stock tumbled by over 5 per cent as the US drug regulator issued six observations questioning the test measures employed by the company at its Halol Plant.

Leading pipe manufacturer, Welspun Corp has entered into an agreement to supply 220 KMT of pipes for an Oil and Gas project in the Americas, said the company in a filing to the bourses.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.09 p.m. on September 07, 2018.

The markets on September 07, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,259.29, up by 16.48 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,553.50, up by 16.60 points. 

The Indian rupee settled at 71.99 per US dollar, which is down 24 paise from its previous close of 71.75, on Thursday, when it recorded a new low of Rs. 72.10 per US dollar.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.07 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 21,87,006.63 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 2.07 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 21,87,006.63 crore.

Ajmera Realty & Infra India Limited has informed the bourses that it has acquired 85 per cent stake in Anirdesh Developers LLP. Both the entities belong to the infrastructure industry.

Software major Infosys and global investment company Temasek's arm Trust Source announce the formation of a joint venture company to deliver digital transformation service to Temasek and its clientele.

In the coming session, the level of 11,460 is likely to act as immediate support level and the next support is seen around the level of 11,394, which is the low of September 5. On the way up, the levels of 11,580, followed by 11,620, are likely to act as an immediate resistance areas. Stocks in news: L&T Finance Holdings, Welspun Corp, Bajaj Auto, Gufic Biosciences, Ajmera Realty and Infra, Yes Bank, Reliance Naval and Engineering and L&T Technology Services.

The outlook for the day is a flat start with positive bias as the cues from global markets are mostly negative. The SGX Nifty, suggest that Nifty could open up by 20 points around levels of 11,564.  

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Public sector company Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has discovered oil and gas in Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. These discoveries may reveal two new potential reserves.

Leading packaging company, Uflex Limited's Holography business segment has created a high quality Lens Transfer Paper/Paperboard for carton packaging, employing technologies of Fresnel Lens.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.42 p.m. on September 06, 2018.

The markets on September 06, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,069.29, up by 50.98 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,483.60, up by 6.65 points. 

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Aurobindo Pharma USA Incorporated signed a definitive agreement to acquire commercial operations and three manufacturing facilities related to dermatology and oral solids businesses in US from Sandoz Inc., USA, a Novartis Division.

Ahmedabad-based building contractor PSP Projects has bagged work order worth Rs. 226.07 crore from various client for industrial and Institutional project.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.33 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 13,57,421.34 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.33 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 13,57,421.34 crore.

Going ahead, the level of 11,390-11,400 is likely to act as immediate support for the index. On the upside, immediate resistance for the index is seen around 11,505, which is its 21-day EMA, and sustaining above this level may result in further upmove up to the levels of 11,530-11,550.  Stocks in news: Aurobindo Pharma, Nandan Denim, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Persistent Systems, Welspun Corp, PSP Projects, Bharti Infratel and Bharti Airtel.

Indian shares are expected to open modestly higher on Thursday, shrugging off weak global cues. The SGX Nifty suggests that Nifty could open higher by 39 points around the level of 11,542.

Angel Broking Limited, a leading broking house has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI.

Major indices have witnessed bloodbath from the start of this week. For the third consecutive day on Wednesday, the indices have shed considerable gains. Where the benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex tumbled more than 3 per cent, BSE Midcap index underperformed by plunging nearly 5.5 per cent.

Centrum Financial Services Limited signed an agreement to acquire L&T Finance's Supply Chain Finance business on Wednesday. The supply chain vertical provides working capital finance to entities that are suppliers to large industrial manufacturers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The company also provide channel finance and inventory finance to dealers. Its combined customer base is nearly about 800.

The Thomas Cook (India) Group announced the reduction of debt making it debt-free by September 30, 2018. The group will pre-pay Rs. 67 crore non-convertible debentures.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.02 p.m. on September 05, 2018.

The markets on September 05, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 37,893.59, down by 264.33 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,440.85, down by 79.45 points. 

The company is having a strong pipeline of products in the extended-release space and this is the second extended-release product approval for the company.

Founders of Fortis Healthcare Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh are now at loggerheads with the younger brother Shivinder taking elder brother Malvinder and ex-Chairman of Religare, Sunil Godwani to court alleging mismanagement.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.00 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,17,418.71 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.00 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 10,17,418.71 crore.

Nifty is currently placed near the immediate support range of 11,480-11,500. Stocks in news: LT Foods, Texmo Pipes and Products, Mcnally Bharat Engineering and Goldiam International.

Indian markets may open lower on weak global cues. All eyes will be on the rupee and the bond yields which will determine the further course of action for the markets. The SGX Nifty suggests that Nifty could open lower by 23 points around the level of 11,559.  

NTPC has started its first electric vehicle charging station in Simhadri, Vishakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) in line with the government's plan to switch to clean mobility. The company focuses on promoting clean energy transportation in the country and increasing demand for electric vehicles and power generation.

ITI has signed agreements with 58 start-up companies manufacturing solutions related to information and communication technology (ICT), Internet of Things (IoT) and defence technology, to provide fillip to entrepreneurship.

Cyient's joint venture with BlueBird Aero Systems, Israel has received a supply order from the Indian armed force for high altitude aerial surveillance UAV. This is the company's first order from the Indian Army.

The US drug regulator has completed the inspection at Lupin's Tarapur facility with one observation, a procedural deficiency, said the company in a filing to the exchange.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.58 p.m. on September 04, 2018.

The markets on September 04, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,374.10, up by 61.58 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,588.45, up by 6.10 points. 

India's market regulator has re-issued a circular asking for Know Your Client (KYC) compliance from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). The move is aimed at curbing money laundering, especially ahead of 2019 general election.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 62.08 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,07,405.41 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 62.08 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,07,405.41 crore.

Going ahead, Nifty has support placed around the level of 11,550, which is 50 per cent retracement level of the recent upmove, followed by 11,500, which is 61.8 per cent retracement level. On the upside, the level of 11,640 is likely to act as a stiff resistance for the Nifty. Stocks in news: Persistent Systems, Reliance Infrastructure, Hotel Leela venture, NHPC, Yuken India, Jet Airways, Reliance Capital and Idea Cellular.

Today, the markets are likely to make a cautious start amid negative global cues. Around the globe, investors are nervous about the possibility of an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies, US and China. On the domestic front, market participants will keep a close watch on the rupee and the bond yields. The SGX Nifty suggests that the Nifty could open lower by 2 points around the level of 11,628.  

The shares of Ashok Leyland climbed up more than 4 per cent intraday and closed at Rs. 133.40 per share, up by 3.21 per cent after the company announced its sales figures. The company’s sales increased by 27 per cent to 17,386 units YoY. Meanwhile, Tata Motors closed in red, down by 0.15 per cent at Rs. 266.70, despite reporting good sales numbers.

The company has won the contract for Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) from the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.

Reliance Infrastructure (Relinfra) announced the payment of all outstanding electricity duty and other taxes amounting to Rs. 2,640 crore payable to the Maharashtra government. Stock retreated in the second half of Monday’s session after rallying for 5 consecutive trading days and a half-day today, breaching previous day’s high.

Piramal Enterprises dropped more than 3 per cent after Citi maintained a Neutral stance on the stock. The recent correction coupled with rising volumes and 14-period RSI negative crossover in the overbought zone could be a pullback or a profit booking at peak levels.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.34 p.m. on September 03, 2018.

The markets on September 03, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 38,725.52, up by 80.45 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,704.90, up by 24.40 points.

Balkrishna Industries Limited key player in the off-highway tyre segment is looking for additional capex of around Rs. 1,700 crore over a period of 30 months.

The construction arm of Larsen & Toubro has won orders worth Rs. 2,654 crore across two of its business segments from Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC).

Ramky Infrastructure plans to sell 100 per cent stake in NAM Expressway Limited. The company has signed a share purchase agreement with Cube Highways Private Limited, Singapore for the deal.

Wipro Limited has won a deal involving 10-year engagement to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions and services to US-based company Alight Solutions LLC. Alight is a leader in technology-enabled health, wealth, HR and finance solutions.

The company's wholly-owned subsidiary has entered a pact to invest US$ 18.6 million for 46 per cent stake in General Graphene Corporation.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 57.71 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,55,158.27 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 57.71 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,55,158.27 crore.

On Monday, we might see some green shoots at the opening bell as a rub-off effect of the strong GDP data, which came in post market hours on Friday. But on the higher side, the zone of 11,730-11,760 is likely to act as a strong hurdle for the index. Stocks in news: Godrej Consumer Products, Ramky Infrastructure, HCL Technologies, LT Foods, Wipro, Graphite India, Idea Cellular, MOIL and HCC.

Indian markets are expected to witness a positive start despite the wobbly global cues, as traders will be reacting to GDP numbers which were released post market hours on Friday. The economy grew at a rate of 8.2 per cent, beating the analyst expectations. Going ahead, traders will keep a watch on Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI for August which is due to be released today.  

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