The leading entertainment brand SMAASH Entertainment Limited is expected to raise Rs. 500 crore for in-organic growth across the country.

RBL Bank’s Q1FY19 performance continues to remain top-class with stable GNPAs over the quarters. The advances growth also gives significant strength to the stock.

Investing money to achieve varied investment goals is a process that requires investors to follow a disciplined approach through their defined time horizon. However, considering that different asset classes behave differently over different time periods, asset allocation plays a significant role in deciding the kind of returns one can expect and the kind of risk one could get exposed to. 

The Indian rupee fell to its all-time low last month against US dollar, breaching the 69 per USD level for the very first time in its history. The rise in crude oil prices and the ballooning fiscal deficit took a toll on the rupee, which lost more value than most emerging-market currencies this year. In fact, the rupee has emerged as the worst performing currency in Asia in 2018 till date.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.04 p.m. on July 19, 2018.

Markets are at all-time highs, yet large number of investors are dismayed by the under performance of their portfolios. Yogesh Supekar and Tanay Loya delve into the reasons for the under performance of individual portfolios and suggest some remedial measures.

The markets on July 19, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,430.69, up by 57.25 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,976.05, down by 4.40 points. 

Tata Motors has partnered with Cognizant to supply Tigor Electric as part of tech company's commitment to a sustainable environment. Share price of Tata motors was up by 2 per cent

In the last few years, the real estate sector in India has been ignored by investors due to lack of transparency and lack of strong regulatory environment. However, in year 2017, the sector witnessed various regulatory reforms such as RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Act) and GST. Also, the Benami Property Act and demonetisation had some impact on the real estate sector. 

The company managed to turnaround its bottom-line to Rs. 64.2 crore in first quarter of fiscal year 2019 from net loss of Rs. 117.2 crore in corresponding quarter of last year.

Shriram Transport Finance Company (STFC) is among the largest players in the used CV financing segment. The nonbanking finance company is a part of the ‘Shriram’ conglomerate which has a significant presence in varied financial services such as consumer finance, broking, life and general insurance, etc. STFC, incorporated in late 1970s, started financing the neglected small truck owners.

Indian stock markets have turned vulnerable to the international events and domestic seasonal triggers. The Brent crude could not sustain above USD 79.70 and failed to breach its double top at USD 80.50, thereby retreating sharply below its multiple supports around USD 72.40 level. This was in the wake of comments from the US treasury on relaxing some restrictions on imports from Iran. Indian rupee too bounced back due to this and is off its all-time low levels. The positive domestic macroeconomic numbers had been cushioning the markets so far despite weak global cues. 

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. 

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

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

Despite volatility in the global bourses on account of trade war, the Indian markets had a strong week. The BSE Sensex scaled to an all-time high, driven by select large-caps such as TCS, Infosys, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. The NSE Nifty too traded above the crucial 11,000-mark for the first time since February this year. However, both small-caps and mid-caps underperformed both Sensex and Nifty during the fortnight. 

I read your cover story on “Two sectors that have bottomed out”. Thank you for identifying the 52-week low statistics for the cement stocks. Can we say that when such large number of stocks in a particular sector touch their 52-week lows, the sector is bottoming out? 

Sensex, as mentioned earlier in one of my communique, is clearly heading towards 38,000. It may be a volatile ride for the Sensex going forward, but in my view, it will eventually scale the wall of worries as it has done during this year so far. While Sensex is touching record highs and select blue chips are gaining momentum, the mid-caps and small-caps continue to show weakness. Overall, the economy is in good shape and the consumption story is very much intact. IMF has once again projected India to be the fastest growing economy in the world. It augurs well for the equity investors in India – for sure. 

The IPO of TCNS Clothing Company Limited has received considerable attention from retail and anchor investors. The company's Anchor Investors (AIs) portion has raised Rs. 337 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.24 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,96,439.43 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.24 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,96,439.43 crore.

Going ahead, Nifty has crucial support in the range 10,900-10,930, and if it holds above this zone, the short term structure will continue to be positive. Stocks in news: MCX, DFM Foods, JSW Steel, Cadila Healthcare, Poddar Housing and Development and Indian Overseas Bank. 

Indian shares are expected to open positive, tracking slightly optimistic cues from the Asian peers. The bullish trend in SGX Nifty, which was trading at 11,012, up by 30 points, indicated that domestic bourses may witness a positive opening. ABB India, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, DB Corp, RBL Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sterlite Technologies are set to declare their results.  

indtree’s consolidated revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 1639.5 crore, registering an increase of 27.1 per cent YoY. 

JM financial reported stable consolidated performance for the quarter ended Q1FY19. The bank's revenue from investment banking declined over the same period previous year.

The year of 2017 was the year of wealth creation for the investors, but the year 2018 is checking the patience of investors. Since the last six months, the markets have been witnessing a roller-coaster ride with weak global cues and other macroeconomic traps.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries including its subsidiaries and/or associate companies have received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Infugem (gemcitabine in 0.9 per cent sodium chloride injection) 10 mg/mL, for intravenous use in a ready-to-administer (RTA) bag.

Domestic MF AUM has witnessed a humongous increase in asset under management in the last few years. Read on to find who contributed for such rise.

Discount broker 5Paisa.com has announced plans to raise Rs. 104 crores through a rights issue in the next 3 to 4 months.

Bandhan Bank posts impressive Q1FY19 results with strong interest income and low provisions over the previous quarter

The Union Cabinet has approved a FRP hike of Rs. 20 per quintal of sugarcane brought by mills. The sugar mills will now have to pay Rs. 275 for every quintal of sugarcane.

HT Media plummeted over 16 per cent in intraday trade on Wednesday after the company reported a drop of 86 per cent in its net profit for the first quarter of FY19.

Kridhan has gone up by 8.5 per cent as its associate Vijay Nirman Company (VNC) won an order of Rs. 222.6 crore for rehabilitation and upgradation of the NH 167 in a joint venture in which it holds 51 per cent.

Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) announced the launch of a new decorative range of high-performance architectural glass - AIS SunShield Trendz.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.35 p.m. on July 18, 2018.

The markets on July 18, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,444.17, down by 75.79 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,997.05, down by 11.00 points. 

In the last six months, the growth in the domestic MF AUM has lagged against the gains of frontline indices. Read on to find the reasons and more.

Quess Corp informed the exchanges that the administrative and investment committee of the company has approved the acquisition of 70 per cent equity of Quess East Bengal FC Private Limited, a newly incorporated company.

The company also stated that till date it has bagged seven NH projects under HAM model. The cost of these project is worth Rs. 9,548 crore.

The stocks of five public sector banks; IOB, Corp Bank, PNB, Andhra Bank and Allahabad Bank are slated to receive a capital infusion of Rs. 11,336 crore via the Indradhanush Scheme of 2015.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 80.90 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,46,544.77 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 80.90 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,46,544.77 crore.

On the way up, we expect the level of 11,080 posing resistance before the index approaches towards its all-time high level again. Stocks in news: Kridhan Infra, Kansai Nerolac, Tejas Networks, PNC Infratech, Rolta India, IDBI Bank, HDFC Bank and REC. 

Indian equity markets are poised to extend the rally on Wednesday, following positive trading across Asian markets and a strong close on the Wall Street in overnight trading. The bullish trend in SGX Nifty, which was trading higher by 40 points at 11,064, indicated that domestic bourses may witness a gap-up opening. Bandhan Bank, JK Tyres, JM Financial, Mahindra CIE Automotive, Mastek, Mindtree, NIIT Tech, Reliance Communication, Sasken Technologies and Ultratech Cement are set to declare their results.  

The stocks that are expected to witness a significant movement on the bourses on Wednesday are, IDBI Bank, HDFC, Tejas Networks and Zee Entertainment 

BSE Limited has secured a trademark for its iconic building Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, at Dalal Street.

With global crude oil prices tanking, it's happy days for oil marketing companies (OMCs) as well as airline operators. OMCs and aviation stocks were buzzing for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

A series of swift changes have swept over the Indian mutual fund industry with the recategorization guidelines issued by SEBI

Ashok Leyland reported robust result in the first quarter of FY19 with strong volumes in both MHCV and LCV segments. The export market also witnessed strong demand which led to 24 per cent increase in export

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.13 p.m. on July 17, 2018.

The markets on July 17, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,359.15, up by 35.38 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,967.55, up by 30.70 points. 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received the final approval for Colesevelam Hydrochloride oral suspension from the US drug regulator. Also, the company has completed the formalities for the acquisition of Pune-based firm, Zorg Labs.

The new product will be available across Retail and Modern Trade outlets in India and will be sponsored through a 360-degree campaign that will commence shortly.

The stocks of freight vehicle manufacturers were pounded severely during the last trading session, but on Tuesday, the stocks were back in the green as the market delved into the details of the new guidelines.

The Indian Rupee has been on a losing streak against the dollar, which is a point of worry for the domestic investors. Many investors are looking for potential opportunities and ways to reap returns in this environment.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 64.98 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,79,798.56 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 64.98 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,79,798.56 crore.

Monday’s session low (10,926) would be a crucial level for the coming session as this level is near about the May high of 10,929. However, a fall below this level would lead to a further decline up to the level of 10,879, which is 38.2 per cent retracement of the recent upmove, followed by 10,833 level, which is an important short-term moving average, i.e. 20-day EMA. Stocks in news: Adani Ports, BEML, Dilip Buildcon and BEL. 

Indian equities are expected to open lower amid negative global cues. The Nifty 50 index future on the Singapore stock exchange is currently trading down by 10 points at 10,936.

India INX changes name of ‘S&P BSE SENSEX 50 Futures & Options contracts’ to ‘India 50 Futures & Options contracts’ 

Lupin shares fell by 3  per cent  intraday despite the announcement of successful completion of inspection of its Goa facility by the UK MHRA.

TCNS Clothing Co. Ltd. is coming out with an IPO which will remain open for subscription from July 18 to July 20, 2018. The issue consists purely of Offer for Sale (OFS) worth Rs 1125.13 crore. Through this OFS, the company is offering 1,57,14,038 equity shares having face value of Rs 2 per share. The price band of the issue is Rs 714-716. The minimum lot size is 20 shares. Post allotment, the company will be listed on both BSE and NSE.

These granted patents are corresponding to the New chemical entity (NCE) for the treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s.

The company announced the acquisition of iSYS RTS, a Germany-based firm. The stock of Minda Industries opened on a positive note and hit a high of 427 and is currently trading marginally up with 0.4 per cent gains at 421 levels at 12:46 hours. 

Aurobindo Pharama Limited's wholly-owned step-down subsidiary, Agile Pharma B.V (Netherlands) has entered into an agreement to acquire Apotex International Inc’s commercial operations in five European countries for 74 million euro. 

The day of July 13, 2018 was when Sensex stepped pass another landmark to reach its new all-time high of 36,740 amid firm global cues and the recent fall in the crude oil prices.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.19 p.m. on July 16, 2018.

The markets on July 16, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,486.24, down by 55.39 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,986.10, down by 32.80 points.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 61.35 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,58,122.26 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 61.35 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,58,122.26 crore.

As we step into Monday’s trading session, we may witness a subdued opening and the opening upside gap area of (10,977-11,100) is likely to act as an immediate support. On the way up, the level of 11,078 is likely to pose as a critical resistance level for the Nifty. Stocks in news: Just Dial, PC Jeweller, Tata Motors, Aurobindo Pharma, Dr Reddy Laboratories, Jindal Steel & Power, Minda Industries and Cochin Shipyard. 

The key benchmark indices in India are expected to begin the week on a quiet note as leads from Asian peers are not encouraging. Nifty 50 index future on the Singapore stock exchange is currently trading up by 7 points at 11,036. Hindustan Unilever will be in focus as it is due to announce its quarterly earnings today. On the macro front, WPI inflation for the month of June will be announced.  

If you are new to trading in Futures and Options (F&O) segment, you need to know about stock exchanges placing some stocks under a ban period. During this period, traders cannot open any fresh position in the stock, but they can reduce their positions by offsetting their contracts.

The risk tolerance level of one individual can be quite different from another. This is because there are several factors including person’s income level, age, financial behaviour, emotional quotient, cultural background that determine risk appetite. 

At times, there is a direct correlation between crude oil prices and market movement, but at other times, there is inverse correlation between the two, while many a time, there is no correlation between the movements of crude oil prices and the stock markets.

In India, third party motor insurance cover is mandatory as it provides protection against any liability arising out of damage caused by your vehicle to the life, limb, vehicle and property of the third party. But since the third party cover does not offer any kind of protection against damage caused to your vehicle or any bodily injury sustained by you in the accident, the third party cover can be inadequate. 

Every individual has various kinds of goals in life. A person with a family of four consisting of spouse, son, daughter and oneself will also have many goals to achieve both personal as well as for family. 

The core retail inflation is on an upward trend due to the rising fuel price scenario. The retail CPI inflation (consumer price index) stood at 4.87 per cent for the month of May, touching a 5-month high mark.

The PAT for the quarter came in at Rs. 3,612 crore, yoy increase of 3.7 per cent but declined marginally by 2.1 per cent on a sequential basis.

Sensex opened higher and hit above its previous day’s high which was an all-time high made after January 29, 2018, but could not sustain and closed flat. However, there were 5 stocks which hit 52-week high levels in Monday’s trade and closed in green.

Arbitrage funds have witnessed significant outflows in the month of June. AMFI data showed that Rs. 1,423 crore were pulled out from arbitrage funds, which is the largest outflow from the category in the current financial year.

After hitting all-time high levels, Nifty FMCG index witnessed profit booking in Friday’s trade, registering more than 1 per cent loss. The index had formed a kind of Bearish Engulfing pattern which if confirmed on Monday’s trade can give some more downside in the sessions to come.

Maharashtra government has allowed movie-goers to carry their own food to theatres starting from next month onwards. The multiplexes charge exorbitant prices for food sold at their premises, which form significant part of their revenue.

There is a lot of myth around Friday 13th that it is not good for the stock market. Read on to know the reasons for such a myth and if it really is the case.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.52 p.m. on July 13, 2018.

The markets on July 13, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,629.75, up by 81.34 points and the Nifty is trading at 11,038.30, up by 15.10 points. 

IT sector that is trading marginally up by 0.5 per cent has resisted correction in the benchmark indices. Gains of 1.6 per cent plus in Infy and Wipro, with Infibeam as top gainer at 1.9 per cent gains have kept the IT index going upwards in an otherwise subdued trading day.

The company will announce its results for the June quarter earnings post market hours on Friday, this has led to the shares spiking up by 2 per cent.

Larsen & Toubro Limited announced that its construction arm has won another set of orders worth Rs. 3,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, on Friday. It is a prestigious EPC order received from the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA).

Suzuki Corp is setting up lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in Gujarat to improve the quality of batteries as well as mitigate adverse effects of rising lead prices.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.68 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,06,179.09 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.68 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 17,06,179.09 crore.

Vakrangee Limited has collaborated with Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Limited (formerly known Capital Asset Management Limited) to distribute mutual funds.

The company's board accepted the binding investment proposal at the highest bid price of Rs. 170 per share, which is close to the stock's 52-week high and a 20 per cent premium to its current price.

The level of 11,078 will be important to watch as the index may face resistance around this level, followed by 11,100. Stocks in news: HCL Tech, Tata Communications, Hindustan Oil Exploration, Vakrangee, Allahabad Bank and SBI. 

Indian markets are likely to continue with their upmove on Friday as global cues are positive. The two key data announced yesterday post the market hours left a lot be desired. The IIP for the month of May came in sharply lower at 3.2%, which is the slowest in the last seven months, while retail inflation jumped to 5%, which could once again make a case for further rate hikes by the RBI. Infosys will be in focus as it is due to announce its quarterly earnings today.  

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Friday are Karnataka Bank, Essar Ports, Vikrangee, Ashok Leyland and Goodluck India.

High risk taking investors can take exposure in Escorts (BSE Code 500495). The stock is likely to keep its upward momentum alive in the short term.

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