Colgate Palmolive reported strong quarterly results with robust operating profit and bottom-line. For the full year ended March 2018, the results were steady with choppy top-line.

Looking at the full year numbers, we see that revenue jumped by 16 per cent to reach Rs. 1,138 crore while EBITDA rose by 3 per cent to Rs. 238.9 crore.

Online retailer Infibeam's wholly-owned subsidiary Infibeam Global has acquired 100 per cent shares of Vavian International Limited.

Demerging cement business includes 3 integrated cement units with a total capacity of 11.4 MTPA (excludes 1.2 MTPA for which statutory clearance is pending) and 1 grinding unit of 2 MTPA.

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Glenmark’s current portfolio contains of 135 products official for distribution in the US market and 62 ANDA’s are pending for approval with the USFDA.

Pennar Industries reported robust results with stable revenues and increasing margins on lower other expenses.

Capacite Infraprojects reported lower mixed numbers with a top-line increase, followed by a decline in margins and a strong slump in the bottom-line.

Benchmark indices witnessed 5 consecutive downfalls and most of the sectoral indices have followed. Meanwhile, IT index has remained sideways, consolidating for the last 11 days. IT major, TCS has hit a new all-time high after consolidating for 3 weeks.

Indostar Capital Finance made a decent debut on the bourses getting listed at Rs. 600 on both BSE and NSE at a premium of 4.90 per cent on the issue price of Rs 572, on Monday.

Future Lifestyle Fashions reported subdued performance over the quarter with heavy deterioration in the bottom-line

Future Lifestyle Fashions reported subdued performance over the quarter with heavy deterioration in the bottom-line.

The stock of Endurance Tech was buzzing on Monday on back of news that the company is eligible to receive industrial promotion subsidy.

Going ahead, the zone of 10,550-10,560 is a key support for the Nifty as it is a confluence of 50-day EMA and 50 per cent retracement of the downmove. Stocks in news: South Indian Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Century Textile, Indoco Remedies, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Endurance Technologies and Indiabulls Real Estate.

As we step into the fresh week, chances are Indian markets may see flat opening despite encouraging cues from Asian peers. This would be mainly due to the setback suffered by the BJP in Karnataka as it failed to muster the requisite majority. The trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty may open with a modest gain of 17 points at 10,632.  

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The time horizon of an investment is intrinsically linked to wealth creation. So, higher the time horizon (period of investment) of an investor, higher will be the wealth creation. 

Investment gurus and market experts never tire of telling the investors to stop trying to time the market and have always advised the investors that the ‘time in the market’ is more important than ‘timing the market’. 

There professional hazards faced by professionals such as doctors, engineers, architects, lawyers, chartered accountants, among others. The civil or criminal liability arising out of error, omission or negligence on the part of these professionals could be financially crippling. 

The resignation of B S Yedyurappa as the Chief Minister of Karnataka exposes the dubious and blatantly partisan role played by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala. This incident reinforces the fact that the Governors of the state are political appointees who are puppets in the hand of the High Command. 

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Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, is set to drive biggest ever capacity expansion at its Gujarat facility to achieve its target of hitting 2.5 million units by 2022.

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Ashok Leyland, one of India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, reported strong results for the quarter. The company recorded good numbers across the board.

The share price of Avenue Supermarts fell about 8 per cent intraday on Friday, its biggest intraday fall since listing, after promoter Radhakrishan Damani announced plans to sell stake in the company.

Debt-ridden Reliance Communications gained nearly 30 per cent in early trade on Friday only to wipe-off its gains and fall further by 18 per cent over uncertainty on settling the dispute with Ericsson.

Yarn manufacturer Meera Industries Limited (MIL) has received an export order worth US$41,000 from a Uzbekistan-based company. This order is scheduled to be executed in July 2018.

The board of directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 60 per equity share of Rs. 10 face value for the fiscal year 2018.

In the last quarter of fiscal year 2018, the railway division registered a growth of 14.2 per cent yoy and current order book for this division is Rs. 350 crore which will be executed in the next 12-13 months.

Indian Toner & Developers posted weak results across the board with full year revenues also falling over previous corresponding quarter

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.44 p.m. on May 18, 2018.

The markets on May 18, 2018 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,025.66, down by 123.46 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,646.95, down by 35.75 points. 

PSU Banking index was off its multiple support zone at the start of May 2018. The same bounce was misconceived as bottom fishing for the PSU Banking sector. It was just a short covering after major PSU Banks had badly fallen post Q4 results.

The telecom operator and the e-commerce major join hands to offer 40 smartphones, starting at a price of Rs. 3,399. The scheme aims to promote the use of 4G network among new smartphone users.

As a part of Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, Titagarh Wagons Limited is set to provide four vessels, two each for the Indian Navy and Ministry of Earth Sciences, respectively. The company has been successful in launching the first of the four vessels.

The company’s consolidated total income for the fourth quarter of FY18 was at Rs. 2,092 crore as compared to Rs. 2,098 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Its lending plan for this financial year is 20 per cent higher than the previous year and the NCD issue is set to open on May 22 and close on June 4, with a base size of Rs. 3,000 crore and an option to retain over subscription of up to Rs. 9,000 crore.

A UN report has predicted that India will be the fastest growing economy in the world with a projected growth rate of 7.6 per cent in FY19.

EBITDA for the quarter rose by 38.7 per cent yoy to Rs. 101 crore with a corresponding margin expansion of 64 bps. EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 9.8 per cent.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 14,32,762.88 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.45 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 14,32,762.88 crore.

The stock of Biocon was buzzing as the details about the inspection of the company's Bengaluru unit is crucial for the planned launch of three biosimiliars reached the market.

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Going ahead, immediate support for the Nifty is seen around the level of 10,660, which is its 21-day EMA. However, a follow-through move below this crucial level could lead to extended correction up to the levels of 10,600-10,620. Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, KEI Industries, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Minda Corporation, Godrej Agrovet and Reliance Communications.

The opening for the Indian markets is likely to be subdued as Asian markets are indecisive, and in overnight trade, the Wall Street was a tad nervous. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could open with a loss of 30 points at 10,672.  

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The Brent crude prices are back to the highs after 2014, with Brent crude touching $80.18 per barrel. The WTI crude is also up at $71.78 per barrel. The global demand-supply scenario and geo-political turmoil.

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The Karnataka election results, which led to a hung assembly, had created buzz in the markets. Indian benchmark indices had hit a new provisional high in anticipation of a BJP win in the elections, where the investors had forecasted a new rally surpassing the peak levels in the near term. 

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Bajaj Finance Ltd reported strong earnings for the quarter with strong advances growth and steady asset quality growth.

Revenue for full years 2017-18 rose 17.3 per cent yoy to Rs. 2108 crore. EBITDA for the period rose 11.2 per cent yoy to Rs. 303 crore with corresponding margin contraction of 80 bps.

Escorts standalone revenue for the quarter came in at Rs. 1,436.1 crore, registering 37.6 per cent yoy increase. This was due to robust growth across all segment.

Larsen and Toubro (L&T) on Thursday announced that its subsidiary L&T Construction has bagged orders worth Rs. 2,440 crore in the domestic market.

Steelmaker JSW Steel posted stellar numbers for the quarter and the year ended March 2018. The company's operating profit to interest was at its best at 5.99 times.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.01 p.m. on May 17, 2018.

The markets on May 17, 2018 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,303.44, down by 84.44 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,712.45, down by 28.65 points. 

Transport Corporation of India (TCI) standalone revenue for the quarter came in at Rs. 605.25 crore, registering 25.7 per cent yoy increase.

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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.16 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,06,656.89 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.16 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,06,656.89 crore.

Going ahead, on the downside, immediate support is seen around 10,690, and a follow-through move below this support level could lead to further correction up to the levels of 10,650-10,660. Stocks in news: Divis Laboratories, Crest Ventures, Simplex Infrastructures, Muthoot Finance, Infosys and Transport Corporation of India.

We expect a tepid start to the markets going into trade on Thursday as cues from Asian peers are mixed. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could open with minuscule gain of 5 points at 10,767.50.  

Asia’s first stock exchange BSE received recognition as a ‘Designated Offshore Securities Market’ (DOSM) from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday.

Packaging major Uflex bagged the certification by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) as a security printer for printing MICR instruments for its member banks on Wednesday. 

The company’s standalone revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 95.63 crore, registering an increase of 7.3 per cent YoY.

The company's EBITDA for the quarter rose by 26.8 per cent YoY to Rs 52.9 crore with a corresponding margin expansion of 1703 bps. Its EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 70.1 per cent. 

The overall two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales rose 31.7 per cent to 8.89 lakh units in last quarter of FY18. The company’s total export (two and three-wheeler) increased 45.3 per cent yoy to 1.61 lakh units in Q4FY18.

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Muthoot Financial Services reported weak numbers for the quarter with subdued revenue and modest loan assets growth over the FY18

Muthoot Financial Services reported weak numbers for the quarter with subdued revenue and modest loan assets growth over the FY18.

Muthoot Financial Services reported weak numbers for the quarter with subdued revenue and modest loan assets growth over the FY18.

Hindalco reported stable numbers over the quarter. The company recorded highest ever aluminium and copper output for the year.

The PAT for the quarter came in at Rs. 35.72 crore, yoy decline of 36.1 per cent.

AIA Engineering consolidated revenue for the quarter came in at Rs. 743.85 crore, registering 11.3 per cent yoy increase. 

The PAT for the quarter came in at Rs. 2,932.71 crore, yoy decline of 5.1 per cent.

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Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 1.12 p.m. on May 16, 2018.

The markets on May 16, 2018 opened gap down. BSE Sensex is trading at 35,515.54, down by 28.40 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,777.05, down by 24.80 points. 

Vivimed Labs Limited, a pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals company, has agreed to acquire Soneas through its API arm UQUIFA.

Its domestic business grew by 10.4 per cent while export growth was muted despite orders in hand due to delayed shipments.

The board of directors have recommended the dividend of Rs. 25 per share on equity share of Rs. 2 per share.

Ineos Styrolution reported strong quarterly performance across the board. The specialties business revenue also witnessed traction

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launches its first inhaled respiratory product in Europe. The company has marketing and distribution right for the product in Europe.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.21 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,31,488.68 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.21 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 11,31,488.68 crore.

A follow-through weakness and a close below the Monday’s session low (10,774) would signal a reversal in the market. In that case, we could see correction up to the levels of 10,690-10,650. Stocks in news: DLF, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers, Syngene International, MCX, Wockhardt, EPC Industries, Reliance Communications, Cyient and Tata Steel.

Indian markets are likely to make a pessimistic start tracking weak global cues. The sentiments may remain dampened as the US treasury yield on the 10-year benchmark surged to its highest level since 2011, which indicates a more hawkish Federal Reserve going ahead with rate hikes and that would not go down well with the emerging markets.

The share price of pharmaceutical major Sun Pharma plunged by over 7 per cent during the previous week on the back of declining sales of its key specialty products and speculation about price erosion.  

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A new fund offer (NFO) is the first time offer for subscription from newly launched fund. The new fund offers are launched to raise the capital in respect to buy the shares or securities or bonds for the fund from the market. These offerings work similarly to IPOs. 

Suven Lifesciences reported strong result with good numbers across the board. The core manufacturing business witnessed robust growth aiding better top-line growth.

The loss after exceptional item for Q4FY18 came in at Rs. 783.54 crore as against a net profit of Rs. 380 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Indian Hume Pipe slipped over 4 per cent on Tuesday after the company received cancellation of LoA from Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam Maryadit.

PNC Infratech is involved in execution of infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, flyovers, power transmission lines, airport runways, industrial area development and other infrastructure activities.

It was a roller-coaster day for the Indian stock markets in the lieu of the Karnataka assembly election results. Expecting a win for BJP, the Indian benchmark indices witnessed a dynamic impulse, however retreated from their psychological levels of 10950 and 36000 for Nifty and Sensex respectively, to close flat. 

Leading cold chain logistics company reported mixed numbers for Q4FY18 on Tuesday. Reacting to the news, the stock dipped more than 5 per cent during the day.

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever’s share price surged by over 2 per cent on the bourses on Tuesday as the company posted a spurt of 11 per cent in its sales volume for the fourth quarter of FY18.