The markets on March 1, 2018 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,150.35, down by 33.69 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,489.75, down by 3.10 points.

Bharti Airtel chief, Sunil Mittal has openly criticized TRAI's regulation on pricing and said that he will contest the order in court if the regulator does not provide a fair business environment to all telecom operators.

Banking stocks are reeling under pressure and have under-performed lately. In-spite of underperformance there remains tremendous appetite for the banking stocks as they truly capture the Indian growth story. 

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of the largest steel-maker globally, has reported net profit in the OctoberDecember quarter after 10 consecutive quarters of losses! The company’s share price touched a two-and-half-year high of Rs101.40 recently in January. So, is it safe to say that SAIL has started sailing on its journey to reclaim its lost glory? Or, is it too premature a conclusion? We dig deeper to find this out for our Investors.

After corporate earnings of most of the major stocks came to an end, the global cues have driven the Indian markets in the couple of weeks or so. The US Federal Reserve minutes, which signalled interest rate hike in the coming policy reviews amid persistent economic boom prevailing in the US, dragged the bourses across the globe. 

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 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.

The NPAs and PSU banks are the talk of the town in India. While the PNB share price is down in the dumps, I believe the impending reforms in the banking sector will permanently improve the way PSU banks are run. The Narendra Modi government is taking the banking crisis seriously and will, in my view, take decisions that will make the PSU banks a lot more efficient and accountable.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 84.32 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,78,710.91 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 84.32 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 7,78,710.91 crore.

For the day, important supports are seen around the levels of 10,450, followed by 10,400 and, on the upside, the levels of 10,560 followed by 10,640 will offer stiff resistance. Stocks in the news: Dilip Buildcon, Xpro India, Dynamatic Technologies, Reliance Power, Tata Power, HCL Infosystems, SH Kelkar, MOIL and Canara Bank.

Indian equity benchmarks are expected to open significantly lower given on the back of weakness across the global markets. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open lower by 65 points around 10,454 at the opening bell.  

Pharma major Cipla announced its partnership with Roche Pharma India, following which the company’s share price surged by nearly 2 per cent in intraday trade on Wednesday. The partnership is expected to increase access of the company to major medicines.

On Tuesday, the private sector bank IndusInd Bank informed bourses that it has entered into a partnership with blockchain solution provider Ripple. 

HG Infra Engineering's IPO to raise ~Rs. 300 crore through fresh issue and Rs. 162 crore through offer for sale has been fully subscribed on its last day, February 28, 2018.

As the banking frauds in the country get bigger day by day, government tightens new norms against PSUs. The government's response to the situation indicates that PSUs are showing signs of chaos.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.57 p.m. on February 28.

India's leading exchange BSE launched cross-currency derivatives and cross rupee options on Tuesday. On day one, the exchange took pole position with Rs. 1,098 crore turnover in cross currency derivatives.

The markets on February 28 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,178.34, down by 168.05 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,494.90, down by 59.40 points.

International credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday prognosticated Indian Economy to grow at 7.6 per cent in the ongoing calendar year and at 7.5 per cent next year in 2019.

Lower beta determines the lower volatility with respect to the market as well as higher alpha gives us an indication of higher performance against the respective benchmark. 

The assets of distressed cement maker Binani Cement are expected to be bought by an investor group lead by Dalmia Bharat and backed by Bain Capital. The group has offered 20 per cent stakes to the lenders of Binani Cement who have dragged the company to the insolvency court.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 61.22 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,55,470.88 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 61.22 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 5,55,470.88 crore.

Going ahead, the level of 10,500 followed by 10,430 is a crucial support for the index. Top stocks to watch out today: Spice Mobility, Kridhan Infra, ABC India, Indiabulls Housing Finance, Cipla, DLF, HDFC, Larsen and Toubro Infotech, Sadbhav Infrastructure, Bharat Forge, Atlas Cycle and Sona Koyo.

Indian markets are expected to open lower as leads from the global markets are weak. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open down by 58 points around 10,504 at the opening bell. A slew of key data,  including Nikkei Indian Manufacturing PMI for February and GDP numbers, are going to be released today and traders will keep a close watch on these.  

The share price of Sagar Cements recorded a sharp hike of 2 per cent during Tuesday’s trade as the company announced that its board has approved the acquisition of two mini hydel power plants in Andhra Pradesh.

Calculating performance is the cornerstone of evaluating investments. Using right calculation tools helps you to take appropriate action regarding your investments.

Since LTCG (Long term capital gain) tax was re-introduced in the Union Budget 2018, many insurance companies have been highlighting the tax-free nature of ULIPS. But the tax incentive should not be the sole factor to take a investment decision. There are some other factors where mutual funds are the best bets instead of ULIPs.

The board of ACC has decided to not go ahead with the proposed merger with Ambuja Cements Limited (ACL) for now.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.42 p.m. on February 27.

The markets on February 27 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,330.39, down by 115.36 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,541.85, down by 40.75 points. 

Agri-based company Jain Irrigation System announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary has wholly acquired Belgium-based Innovafood N V and its affiliate companies.

Integrated real estate developer Nitesh Estates has executed an agreement for the development of a premier property at Ali Askar Road, off Cunningham Road in Bengaluru.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 48.29 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,29,229.27 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 48.29 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,29,229.27 crore.

Nifty is approaching towards the key resistance zone of 10,630-10,645; as previously this zone had offered strong resistance to the index and led to the decline in the index. Top stocks to watch out today: Simbhaoli Sugars, PNB, Jain Irrigation Systems, Mahindra and Mahindra, ACC, HDFC Bank, Sagar Cement and Indiabulls Real Estate.

We expect markets to extend their jubilant run on Tuesday as cues from the global markets are supportive. However, Nifty may face resistance around the level of 10,640. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open higher by 35 points around 10,633 at the opening bell.  

The average length of road projects awarded in the last five years by NHAI was 2,860 km with 4,335 km awarded in FY 2016-17. 

In a bid to increase investor participation on its platform, the BSE Sensex on Monday waived off transaction charges applicable in the equity segment for S&P BSE SENSEX 30 stocks.

Strides Shasun Limited announced that it is going to launch Ranitidine Tablets USP, 150 mg in the US markets. The company is already a major performer in the US Ranitidine Rx market and enjoying around 32 per cent market share.

The Central Board of Investigation has booked the chairman and managing director (CMD) of Simbhaoli Sugar on charges of fraud against Oriental Bank of Commerce. The stock reacts sharply and was down by 20 per cent.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.22 p.m. on February 26.

The markets on February 26 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,383.48, up by 241.33 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,565.00, up by 73.95 points. 

Telecom products manufacturers Sterlite Technologies surged on the bourses by over 10 per cent in Monday’s trade session as the company announced that it has bagged order worth Rs. 3,500 crore for designing, building and managing the Indian Navy’s communications network.

Last couple of years were just amazing for equity markets which brought many investors to the mutual funds. But post union budget 2018 and because of weak global cues, the fall in the markets have disappointed many investors and caused them to worry about their investments

Asset management companies collect an amount from investors when they exit a scheme. Generally, this fee charged is termed as an 'exit load'.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 48.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,10,334.60 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 48.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 4,10,334.60 crore.

Going ahead, immediate resistance for the Nifty is placed around the level of 10,560, which is its 50-day EMA, and a decisive move above this level would pave the way for a move towards the levels of 10,600-10,650. Top stocks to watch today: ICICI Lombard, Dr Reddy’s Lab, A2z Infra Engineering, PNB, Welspun Enterprises, Idea Cellular, DCM Shriram, Sadbhav Infrastructure, Dena Bank, Sakuma Exports, Reliance Power and Bharti Airtel.

Indian shares look set to kick off the week on a positive note, mirroring firm cues from global markets. The SGX Nifty suggesting that the Nifty could open higher by 45 points around 10,549.50 at the opening bell.  

Equities are a risky asset class and one needs to be more cautious while investing in equities. So, how does one exercise caution while investing in equity stocks? Broadly speaking, there are three parameters that every investor needs to check while investing in equities.

If you buy a life, health or travel insurance policy, you get a free look-in period whereby you can take a look at the terms and conditions of the policy and if you are not satisfied due to any reason you can return the policy and get a refund of the premium paid by you.

If you are planning to get a credit score from a credit bureau, then you need to know the factors that the bureau takes into account to determine your credit score. 

You must have seen advertisements of builders and developers promising assured return on your investments if you book a flat or shop in their under construction projects, now these offers would become thing of the past.

Banks and financial institutions provide various types of loans on different terms and conditions, the most important being the rate of interest. In most cases, the higher the rate of interest on a given amount, the higher the interest outgo.

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Monday, February 26, 2018 are Sadbhav Infrastructure Project Limited, Sakuma Exports Limited, Bharti Airtel Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited and Kwality Limited. 

Historical evidence suggests lumpsum investment has a slight advantage over SIP.

The US government has announced a new visa policy which puts the onus on the sponsoring employer to prove that the employee deployed at a third-party worksite is truly eligible for the H-1B visa.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.55 p.m. on February 23.

As the news regarding the likely acquisition of Binani Cement by UltraTech Cement became rife, the share price of Binani Cement’s parent company Binani Industries shot up by 5 per cent and got locked at upper circuit during Friday’s trade.

The markets on February 23 opened gap up. BSE Sensex is trading at 34,068.43, up by 248.93 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,469.65, up by 86.95 points.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 7.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 51,651.57 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 7.02 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 51,651.57 crore.

ITOrizon Inc has announced its partnership with Ramco Systems, a software company providing products and services related to the cloud platform. ITOrizon will heighten and extend its integrated supply chain management solutions for existing and new customers across 5 continents, by using Ramco’s existing platform.

There are various investment methods by which one can invest in mutual funds. Mutual fund offers options of systematic investment plan (SIP) as well as lumpsum to the investors. Moreover, SIP option gives a privilege of investing monthly or quarterly too. Recently LIC and HDFC also launched the daily SIP option for its investors.

In a move to enhance the bank's position as a universal financial services provider, the Kerala-based Federal Bank's plans to acquire a strategic minority stake in Equirus Capital.

On the upside, bulls may face resistance around the levels of 10,430-10,450, and a decisive move above this zone may open up gates for further upside up to levels of 10,500-10,530. Top stocks to watch out today: Adani Transmission, Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, GE Ship, Genus Power and Boards, Dilip Buildcon, Yash Papers, Prakash Industries and Indiabulls Housing Finance.

Indian markets are expected to open on a positive note amid firm global cues. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could open with gains of 21 points around 10,407 at the opening bell.  

The stocks that are likely to witness significant movement on the bourses on Friday, February 23, 2018 are Karnataka Bank Limited, Dilip Buildcon Limited, Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, DCM Shriram Limited and Genus Paper & Boards Limited.     

India, the world’s third largest crude oil importer’s cost for oil in January has gone up by almost 46 per cent from US$ 6.6 billion to US$ 9.6 billion.

Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) wins Rs. 375 crore turnkey contract from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

Sinha has informed the bourses that the government plans for a strategic alliance between MTNL and BSNL which can benefit both the companies, the final announcement for this will be made at a press meet later on Thursday.

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.47 p.m. on February 22.

The markets on February 22 opened down. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,722.54, down by 122.32 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,356.50, down by 40.95 points.

After the shutdown in China, Indian graphite electrode manufacturers saw a substantial jump in demand and followed by a five-fold jump in prices, which has increased raw material costs of domestic steel makers across the board.

After the shutdown in China, Indian graphite electrode manufacturers saw a substantial jump in demand and followed by a five-fold jump in prices, which has pressurized margins of steelmakers across the board. 

After the shutdown in China, Indian graphite electrode manufacturers saw a substantial jump in demand and followed by a five-fold jump in prices, which has pressurized margins of steelmakers across the board. 

After the shutdown in China, Indian graphite electrode manufacturers saw a substantial jump in demand and followed by a five-fold jump in prices, which has pressurized margins of steelmakers across the board. 

After the shutdown in China, Indian graphite electrode manufacturers saw a substantial jump in demand and followed by a five-fold jump in prices, which has pressurized margins of steelmakers across the board. 

In a significant development, digital infrastructure provider Tata Communications joined hands with Taiwan’s largest mobile network operator Chunghwa Telecom in the wake of bringing global connectivity to consumer electronics and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Infosys management is back in spotlight this time for seeking over Rs. 100 crore from Rajiv Bansal, the company's former Chief Financial Officer.

India's top bourses -National Stock Exchange, BSE and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India, on Wednesday, provided an update to the decision taken on February 9 regarding licensing of Indian Indices and sharing of Market Data of the listed securities. 

SWP is a process of redeeming money from your mutual fund investment in a periodic manner. This ensures that a fixed amount is credited to your bank account on a fixed date periodically, just like salary income. 

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.11 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,27,429.87 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.11 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 9,27,429.87 crore.

Going ahead, the levels of 10,450 and 10,500 will act as stiff resistance levels for the Nifty, whereas supports are seen at 10,300 and 10,270 levels. Top stocks to watch out today: Allahabad Bank, Vardhman Special Steels, UCO Bank, Cyient, Hatsun Agro Products, Capital First and PNB.

Today, the start of the F&O series expiry session is likely to be cautious and a lot of volatility is likely to be seen with the progress of the session as the traders balance their positions to the new series. The SGX Nifty indicates that the Nifty could open lower by 45 points around 10,338 at the opening bell.  

The shares of Dilip Buildcon shot up by over 2 per cent on the bourses on Wednesday as the company announced that it has been declared as the lowest bidder for an EPC road construction project worth Rs. 380.07 crore in Karnataka.

The market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given a go-ahead to leading bourses, NSE and BSE to offer cross currency derivatives products.

HG Infra Engineering plans to raise ~Rs.300cr through fresh issue of shares and ~Rs.162 cr. through offer for sale of 60 lakh shares. The offer will open from Feb. 26, 2018 to Feb. 28, 2018. HG Infra Engineering Ltd is engaged in infrastructure construction, development and management and is focused on road projects, including highways, bridges and flyovers. 

Following stocks are close to their 52-week low as at 12.49 p.m. on February 21.

The markets on February 21 opened up. BSE Sensex is trading at 33,800.91, up by 97.32 points and the Nifty is trading at 10,380.75, up by 20.35 points.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise has dully withstood the pessimistic market conditions and is striving to maintain consolidation to upside. The stock has formed an Inverse Head and Shoulders pattern and is trailing in the neckline breakout zone from last 4-5 sessions.

The company expects to see traction in demand for cement due to infrastructure development, housing and increase in rural spend.

Oil to retail conglomerate Reliance Industries is expanding its presence in the media industry aggressively. The company agreed to buy 5 per cent equity stake in Eros International Plc, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.04 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,65,704.53 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 1.04 crore contracts with a turnover of Rs. 8,65,704.53 crore.

In the coming sessions, if the index holds above the recent swing low of 10,276 on a closing basis, followed by some consolidation, it would lead to a pull-back rally. On the upside, immediate resistance is seen around the levels of 10,400-10,450. Top stocks to watch today: Reliance Industries, Max India, Dilip Buildcon, Nitin Spinners, Mawana Sugar and Bank of Baroda.

Indian shares are likely to make a positive start as cues from Asian peers are optimistic. The SGX Nifty indicates that the Nifty could open higher by 69 points around 10,397 at the opening bell.  

SEBI has given approval to BSE for launching Cross Currency Derivative and Cross INR Options.