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Genesys International Corporation is engaged in computer programming, consultancy and related activities.

Kridhan Infra Limited has announced that its associate company Vijay Nirman Company Private Limited (VNC) has won orders of Rs.74.2 crore.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.57 p.m. on July 11, 2018.

Uflex's film manufacturing arm, Flex Films has successfully developed a Satellite Thermal Radiation Insulation Film as specified by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

The two companies will collaborate to introduce two new oral anti-diabetics drug in the Indian market. Anti-diabetic drugs Gibtulio Met and Ajaduo were recently approved by the Indian drug regulator.

The markets on July 11, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,242.11, up by 2.49 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,943.25, down by 4 points. 

Domestic telecom equipment maker Himachal Futuristic Communications (HFCL) has received orders worth Rs. 583 crore from state-owned Bharat Broadband Network Nigam Limited.

The company also informed the exchange about the reestablishment of its Nashik Plant and the establishment of a new regional distribution centre at Nashik Plant.

Global Infrastructure EPC major, KEC International Limited, a subsidiary of RPG Group, has secured an order of Rs. 1,357 crore.

The stock of Shilpa Medicare spiked up during the early morning session on Wednesday has the company's facilities received EIR from the US drug regulator.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 63.10 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,86,440.62 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 63.10 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,86,440.62 crore.

Going forward, we expect Nifty may see the levels of 11,000 and 11,050 acting as immediate resistance areas. However, in case Nifty retreats, supports may come in at the levels of 10,890 and 10,860. Stocks in news: HFCL, KEC International, Reliance Capital, Shalimar Paints, Tata Motors, Axis Bank and Fortis Healthcare. 

Stock markets in India are likely to take a breather on the back of sell-off seen in the Asian markets. This was on the backdrop of the Trump administration releasing a list of 10 per cent tariffs on additional US$200 billion of Chinese products, marking a sharp escalation in a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Nifty 50 index future on the Singapore stock exchange is currently trading with a loss of 25 points at 10,933.   

The total revenue for the quarter grew by 15 per cent QoQ to Rs 29,368 crore in Q1FY19 as against Rs 25,570 in Q4FY18. The constant currency growth stood at Rs 9.3 per cent YoY and 4.1 per cent QoQ. The BFSI vertical growth accelerated to 3.7 per cent QoQ and 4.1 per cent YoY.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Wednesday, July 11, are Tata Consultancy Services, IndusInd Bank , Punjab National Bank , Kridhan Infra Limited and Bank Of Baroda.

An abrupt hike in the price of drugs by pharma companies was slammed by US President, Donald Trump in his tweet wherein he specifically commented on Pfizer. Most of the pharma shares listed on Indian exchanges traded in the red during Tuesday’s trading session.

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Nila Infrastructure has received a work order of Rs. 53.84 crore from Adani Group's Shantigram Estate Management.

Stocks of PNC Infratech construction engineering company surged 3 per cent post the news that the company has received two Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) orders of the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh.

Tata Motors, automobile company promoted by Tata Sons reported Group’s global wholesales number inclusive of Jaguar for June 2018. The company posted a 12 per cent rise at 1,00,135 units as compared to the corresponding month of the last year. The stock of Tata Motors is trading higher by 0.6 per cent from the previous close.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.37 p.m. on July 10, 2018.

The markets on July 10, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 36,180.79, up by 246.07 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,927.80, up by 74.90 points.

Astral Poly Technik plans to acquire 51 per cent of the equity share capital of Rex Polyextrusion and amalgamate the company with itself.

Pharmaceutical company Lupin has said that they have received the final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate tablets indicated for the treatment of malaria.

This order is for the supply of 1,10,000 truck steel wheels in five months from its Chennai plant from next month onwards. The company expects to generate additional revenue of around US$5 million in five months on a repetitive basis.

CEAT informed that the new plant would manufacture radial tyres for truck, bus, car and also make tyres for 2-wheelers. The company had signed a pact with Tamil Nadu government last week to set up a tyre manufacturing company.

The company's board of directors have approved setting-up of a BOPET film line and resin plant in Thailand at a total cost of US$ 60 million (Rs. 410 crore).

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 49.66 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,56,283.66 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 49.66 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,56,283.66 crore.

On Tuesday, Nifty is likely to see itself on its advancing trajectory, but the bulls need to move past the zone of 10,865-10,870, which is the upper end of a triangle pattern, in order to reclaim May’s high of 10,929. Stocks in news: Va Tech Wabag, HCL Technologies, PPAP Automotive, Astral Poly Technik, SRF, Sadbhav Infrastructure, PNC Infratech, Gayatri Projects, GSFC and Lupin.

Indian stock markets are likely to make an optimistic start amid firm global cues. Nifty 50 index future on the Singapore stock exchange is currently trading with gains of 27 points at 10,897. Traders will keep an eye on earnings of IT bellwether TCS and the leading private sector bank IndusInd Bank.  

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Tuesday, July 8 are PNC Infratech Limited, SRF Limited, Gayatri Projects Limited, Lupin Limited ans PPAP Automotive Limited

The share price of AU Small Finance Bank slipped nearly 6.14 per cent on Monday after the pre-IPO lock-in period of the bank ended on Saturday, July 7.

Promoters of 3,018 companies listed on BSE's equity exchange pledged their holding and the value of pledged holding was at Rs. 2,14,075 crore, as of the end of June 2018 compared to Rs. 2,25,170 crore in the previous month. This shows a reduction in the value of pledged holdings, despite an increase in the number of companies pledging shares.

Briviact is generally used as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in epilepsy patients. The medication is prescribed for patients above 16 years of age.

Sun Pharma Consumer Healthcare, a division of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has announced that is has signed Bollywood star Akshay Kumar as the new brand ambassador of Revital H.

Increase in the inflows to liquid funds saved the day for domestic MF inflows even as equity funds continued to show lower inflows.

Kirloskar Pneumatic rose by 8 per cent on Monday after the company announced that its board is considering a stock split.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.58 p.m. on July 9, 2018.

The markets on July 9, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,887.99, up by 230.13 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,838.60, up by 65.95 points. 

The National Company Law Tribunal on Monday, ruled in favour of Tata Sons against Cyrus Mistry's plea challenging his removal as Tata Sons' Chairman.

Shares of Media firm DB Corp gained over 7 per cent on Monday after the company’s shareholders approved Rs. 312 .8 crore share buyback proposal.

Zydus Cadila Healthcare Limited received a tentative approval from USFDA for oral suspension Deferasirox (Exjade) tablets in the strengths of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg to treat high levels of iron in the body. The stock gained 2 per cent on Monday.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 51.77 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,56,642.98 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 51.77 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,56,642.98 crore.

Wholly-owned subsidiary of Sterlite Technologies Limited, Sterlite Technologies S.p.A. has agreed to acquire 100 per cent stake in Metallurgica Bresciana S.p.A., a optical fiber cable manufacturer.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, may opt for a phased launch of fibre-based broadband from early November for homes in major 15-20 cities in India that have a high demand for internet data as announced on Friday, July 6.

Stepping into the fresh week, we see the levels of 10,820 and 10,850 posing stiff resistance on the upside. Stocks in news: ENIL, Goa Carbon, Sterlite Technologies, CG Power, Cadila Healthcare, Trigyn Technologies and Tata Steel.

Indian stock markets are set to open on a bright note tracking strong leads from Asian peers and a strong close on the Wall Street. This week is likely to be heavy on data flows. Apart from the start of the quarterly results, the CPI inflation data and IIP data will be announced this week.

One should start filing ITR the moment one becomes employed and starts earning. There are many advantages of filing an ITR as the ITR comes in handy as an authentic document which the individual can submit for various purposes as a citizen. Let us examine the various uses of ITR.

It is important that the taxpayer fills up the correct form as well as correct and full details of all types of incomes to avoid any complications in future. Let us take a look at the basic things that a taxpayer needs to be careful about.

What should the retail investors do in a voatile market? The simple answer is: remain invested in quality stocks, adopt a disciplined approach to investing and exit dud stocks. Let’s elaborate on these points.

The Central government’s decision to fix the minimum support prices (MSP) of Kharif crops at 50% above the cost of production is a welcome move, but the timing reeks of political motivation on account of the fast-approaching General Election.

Insurance companies come up with innovative products from time to time in order to meet the varying needs of policyholders. The incremental term insurance plan is one such innovative product that is aimed at making life easy for the heirs of a deceased policyholder. Let us look at the features of the incremental term insurance plan to understand its benefits for the policyholder.

Saudi and Russia are striving hard to bring in equilibrium. However, rising trade war concerns in US and China too dragged oil prices down, hitting a low of 76.60 from recent high of 79.70. Prices can hit 72.95-72.45 again which is a crucial support. 78.50 and 79.70 will act as immediate resistances, followed by 80.50.

Making gradual higher highs almost on a daily basis from its recent low at 34,937 on June 28, Sensex tried hard to give a breakout of the downward sloping trendline level drawn from its all-time high level. Meanwhile, three Sensex companies succeeded in hitting 52-week high in intraday trade.

Sagar Cements posted 10.8 per cent increase in production in June 2018 at 1,79,543 MT as against 1,62,000 MT production reported in the previous year's same period. Besides, the cement sales of the company rose 2.88 per cent to 1,80,041 MT in June 2018 from 1,75,007 reported in the previous year's same period.

Punjab National Bank is set to sell three of its non-performing assets (NPAs) worth Rs. 136 crore.

Indiabulls Real Estate on Friday announced executing a definitive agreement with Blackstone Group, a global private equity investor, to sell its commercial assets in Chennai for Rs. 850 crore. 

The company received work order for design and operation of smart on-street and off-street parking solution for Nashik city.

This strategic collaboration enables Parag Milk Foods to strengthen its offerings in the health & nutrition segment, which further reiterates its leadership in the value-added products category.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.26 p.m. on July 6, 2018.

The markets on July 6, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,766.87, up by 192.32 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,803.75, up by 54.00 points. 

Ceat Tyres signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Tamil Nadu to set-up tyre manufacturing company worth Rs. 4,000 crore at Maduramangalam village near the industrial hub of Kancheepuram.

Healthcare service provider and pharmacy operator, Apollo Hospitals has acquired 50 per cent stake in Medics International Lifesciences for consideration of Rs. 91 crore through primary issuance of shares by the latter. Medics operates a hospital in Lucknow which is a 330-bed super speciality hospital project.

Trade war fears have shredded significant gains made by investors across global indices. The Asian markets were the worst hit, with Chinese indices losing the most.

All the mutual funds carry some basic types of risks, but this does not mean that investors should avoid investing. The basic risks that every investor faces in the world of investment are volatility, uncertain and credit risk.

Welspun Enterprises Limited has secured an order for road project from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for four-laning from Sattanathapuram to Nagapattinam in the State of Tamil Nadu under the NHDP Phase-IV on Hybrid Annuity Mode.

Varroc Engineering got listed on Friday at Rs. 1,032 per share on BSE, a premium of about 6.7 per cent. 

Bajaj Auto surged as much as 3.5 per cent in Friday’s trade, registering more than 13.5 per cent overall gains since its recent lows near 2,705 level on June 28. Robust sales numbers and promotional offers have been discounted in the stock prices and still holds an upside potential.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,18,097.53 crore.

With Aspiration 2022 strategy, which the company revealed this year, the Indian Hotel Company is targeting to become asset-light and improve its EBITDA margin to the level of 25 per cent by 2022.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.50 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 15,18,097.53 crore.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced that its subsidiary Glenmark Speciality S.A. has entered into a licensing agreement with Seqirus Pty. Ltd. to commercialize Ryaltris in Australia and New Zealand. Seqirus is a part of an Australian-based speciality biotechnology company, CSL Limited.

Berger Paints India Limited has recently signed a pact with Japanese company, Rock Paint Company Limited for setting up a joint venture company in India under the name of Berger Rock Paints Private Limited. The joint venture will be engaged in the production and selling of superior automotive refinish paints in India and Nepal.

The company has been designated as a toll collection contractor at Paranur Plaza for the Tambaram - Tindivanam Section on NH-45 in Tamil Nadu.

The zone of 10,835-10,860 to continue to pose critical resistance to the Nifty. The index will dismiss any remarkable move, unless these levels are breached on the upside. On the downside, the zone of 10,700-10,720 is crucial support for the index. Stocks in news: Apollo Hospital, Berger Paints, Muthoot Finance, Info Edge, Phoenix Mills, Welspun Enterprises and Parag Milk Foods.

Indian benchmark indices are set to open the last trading session of the week on a dull note as cues from the Asian peers are mixed. Nifty 50 index future on the Singapore stock exchange is currently trading with loss of 32 points at 10,725. The auto component maker Varroc Engineering is set to make its debut on the bourses.  

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Both bulls and bears are having frenzied wild guesses on the direction of the Indian stock markets. Feeble global cues and robust domestic cues have left the markets bewildered and the investors in a fix. The benchmark indices breached their crucial supports amid the agonising crude saga and the rupee depreciation, while the release of macroeconomic numbers coupled with upbeat July month resulted in immediate pullback in the markets.

On Thursday, the company announced its foray into fixed-line fiber broadband segment with the launch of Jio Giga Fibre. This is likely to act as disrupter for the home broadband service providers.

Retirement provisioning should be an integral part of your financial planning. National Pension System in one of the options that you can consider saving for your laid-back days.

Public Sector lender Vijaya Bank on Wednesday raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR), the rate at which a bank lends to its consumers, for some tenors by up to 50 basis points.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 2.20 p.m. on July 5, 2018.

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The markets on July 5, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,680.12, up by 34.72 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,780.15, up by 10.25 points. 

At the most sought-after investor event of the year, the AGM of Reliance Industries, the company's chairman Mukesh Ambani launched a string of disruptive new age products under the Jio brand. Now we have Jio Giga Fiber broadband, Jio Phone 2, Jio GigaTV and an array of smart home products.

Force Motors gained over 4 per cent in the morning trade on Thursday after the company announced its production and sales data for the month of June. 

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At present,an assessee can claim deduction upto Rs 50,00,000 from Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) on the sale of any capital asset by making an investment in specified bonds under section 54EC of the Act within six months of the date of sale.

Equity funds play an important role in the portfolios of long-term investors because of their potential to generate higher returns than traditional investment options. However, one must have the patience and the capacity to withstand the periodic volatility to benefit from the true potential of these funds. 

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