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Cement pack in the red

about 14 years ago

The entire cement pack is in the red today morning, led by Jaiprakash Associates which is down almost 2% at Rs.61.40 and this is after having hit a new 52-week low at Rs.60.60. The cement stocks are do Supreme Court (SC) directed cement companies to deposit 10% of the penalty amount imposed ...

PSU Banks lead pack of losers

about 9 years ago

Once again, it is the PSU banks which lead the pack of losers on the BSE. The PSU Index is down in the red and the top losers are PNB, Canara Bank, Bank of India,

Adani group leads losers pack

about 9 years ago

Adani group stocks are amongst the major losers on the BSE today. Adani Power which had hit a upper circuit o Friday, leads the pack with a loss of almost 3% at Rs.31 levels, followed by Adani Enterprises and Adani Transmission.

HCL Tech leads pack of losers

about 11 years ago

HCL Tech is leading the pack of losers on the BSE. The stock is down over 5% at Rs.846 levels, with intra day lows at Rs.944. The mood on the counter continues to look somber as sellers exceed buyers on the counter currently. The company posted a decent set of numbers for its fourth quarter ...

Sugar pack gets sweeter

about 14 years ago

As expected, the entire sugar pack is up today morning following the news of partial decontrol by abolishing the monthly release mechanism and doing away with the mills' obligation to supply levy sugar for subsidised wherein the Govt will bear the subsidy for the PDS sugar. The ex-mill sugar ...

IT pack dominates gainers

about 12 years ago

In an otherwise very poor market, the only stocks rising seem to be the IT pack. The top gainers on the BSE are dominated by IT stocks, with HCL Tech leading, up 3.3% at Rs.1535, Tech Mahindra is up 3.27% at Rs.2577 and shrugging off the weak guidance is TCS, also a gainer, up 2.5% at Rs.2421. In ...

INDIA MOST CORRUPT IN ASIA - SHAMEFUL!!!

about 6 years ago

Corruption remains embedded deeply in our country and be it any Govt at the center, this mindset of paying a bribe to get even the smallest of work in Govt offices is permanent. Corruption and paying a bribe is a part of our cultural behavior – we cannot deny that any more.

HEG and Graphite lead the pack

about 2 years ago

These two stocks have been leading the gainers list on the BSE since the opening bell today. HEG rose 15% to Rs.496.25 and Graphite India rose 13% to Rs.522.40, just a tad away from its 52-week high

GAIL leads the pack of losers

about 12 years ago

GAIL India is currently the top loser on the BSE, down 3.5% at Rs.385.45, its intra day low point at the moment. This sudden turnaround in the moods on GAIL counter can be blamed directly on Credit Suisse. It put out a report stating that it has downgraded the rating on GAIL to ‘underp ...

BoI falls like a pack of cards

about 12 years ago

Bank of India (BoI) declared Q3FY15 results and the share has reacted sharply, falling vertically down 5.5% and is now trading at Rs 231. While Q3 total income is flat QoQ at Rs. 11,947 crore (from Rs. 12,099 crore in Q2) net interest income (NII) contracted 8% QoQ to Rs. 2,780 crore. Since p ...

Engineers India leads PSU pack

about 13 years ago

Select PSU stocks are in the limelight, led by Engineers India, which is currently the top gainer on the BSE Sensex. The stock is up almost 6% at Rs.167.30, with an intra day high at Rs.169.95 and volumes have jumped up almost 4.5 times. The stock is up, like others – Coal India, Oil I ...

IT pack falls on profit booking

about 13 years ago

CNX IT, sectoral index on NSE, is ruing down 1.65% when Nifty is down barely 4 points, as IT stocks are ruling soft today. There are 14 stocks declining to 6 advancing in the 20 stock index. Many IT companies have declared their September quarter results so far – Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Min ...

IT STOCKS - TCS LEADS THE PACK

about 13 years ago

So then, which is better amongst the biggies? Purely in terms of fundamentals, TCS emerges on the top and HCL shows much potential going ahead. In terms of pure stock market logistics, TCS has gone up substantially and trades

Yes Bank leads banking pack

about 13 years ago

Banking stocks, after having been butchered down for the past few days are back on the buyers list. PSU as well as private sector banks are up and the lead is taken by Yes Bank. The stock had hit a new 52-week low yesterday at Rs.220.20 and today, it has bounced back at Rs.277.95, up over 14.5%. ...

IT STOCKS - TCS LEADS THE PACK

about 14 years ago

It is once again time to see, who stacks up how. There are four bigwigs in Indian IT sector but because HCL Tech ends its year on 30th June 2013, we have not taken the company for comparison= here. TCS, Infosys and Wipro

Godrej Prop up over 10%

about 13 years ago

Almost the entire realty pack is up in the green, at least all those who have development in Maharashtra. Godrej Properties is the top gainer in this pack, up 10% at Rs.182.20, followed by Satra Properties, Zandu Realty, Ansal Hsg, Indiabull Real Estate. Godrej volumes have spurted up almost 13 t ...

PSU Banks in the red

about 10 years ago

PSU Banks are the big losers on the BSE since morning. Bank of Baroda leads the pack with a loss of 2.44%, Federal Bank is next, down 2.33%, Bank of India, Oriental Bank, SBI, PNB, Corporation Bank, Canara Bank; all are in the red. Even Private sector banks like ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Axis, all ar ...

Adani Enterprises' Restructuring: Solving the Puzzle

about 12 years ago

Post the Composite Scheme of Arrangement announced by Adani Enterprises last Monday on 25th May 2015, all 3 listed stocks of the Adani pack (Adani Enterprises, Adani Port and Adani Power) have been in the limelight for falling sharply. We have solved this 'complex' puzzle for the benefit of our readers and company shareholders at large.

WILL FIIs SCOOT FROM INDIA POST QE TAPERING?

about 13 years ago

We all know why the FIIs are selling - the inevitable QE tapering. By tomorrow night we expect to know the quantum and the time frame of the tapering and there is bound to be a reaction. So does it mean that FIIs will pack their bags and bid adieu and scoot from India? Unlikely. FIIs simply cannot afford to move out lock, stock and barrel out of India as the opportunity that the country presents it too good to ignore

GST - KEEPING IT SIMPLE!

about 10 years ago

GST will come soon, one day for sure! Online retailing is the "next big thing" in India. Put both of these together and what do you get? Surely, logistic companies are set for some boom times ahead. Stocks like Gati, AllCargo, Snowman, Gateway Distriparks, Container Corp and the entire pack is already soaring. Indeed they are looking at much better times, beyond being just oil containers

Sobha Ltd

about 10 years ago

The BSE realty Index is on the surge today, going up 1.5% intra day. Of the 10 stocks in this Index, 8 are on the advance mode while only two are in the red. The gainers pack is led by Sobha

PSU banks fuel the surge

about 9 years ago

All the top five gainers on the BSE, not surprisingly, are the PSU banks. The pack is led by PNB, followed by Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, State Bank of India and Union Bank.

JP group in green as it gets "green' nod

about 11 years ago

The entire JP group stocks are leading the pack of gainers on the bourses. JP Associates is the top gainer at Rs.10.92, up over 9% followed by JP Infratech at Rs.16, up 6.45%, and even JP Power is up over 5% at Rs.7. This sudden spike up of interest for the JP group stocks has come on news t ...

Infosys hits a new 52-week high

about 11 years ago

A year ago, Infosys had hit a new 52-week low at Rs.882.50 and today, it hit a new 52-week high at Rs.1177. Volumes are at 90,000 shares traded today v/s two-week average volume of 1.7 lakh shares. Its life time high stands at Rs.1691.65. Not just Infosys, entire IT pack is in the green. The ...

Bhushan Steel hits 20% UC

about 11 years ago

Bhushan Steel, after a long time, leads the top gainers pack on the BSE. From yesterday’s close of Rs.55, it opened higher at Rs.63 and soon breached the 20% upper circuit at Rs.66. The reason for this new found euphoria? The company has received the lender’s approval for extendi ...

Healthcare in green, markets in red

about 12 years ago

While the broader markets are in the red, both NSE and BSE down 1% each, some healthcare stocks are going against the flow, and are firmly in the green since morning. While Astrazeneca Pharma may be locked in upper circuit due to announcement of new launch, other biggies in the pharma pack are sh ...

Auto stocks tumble as sops go

about 12 years ago

Automobile stocks are on the slump today, led by M&M, which is amongst the top losers on the BSE currently. Down almost 2% at Rs.1235, the stock hit an intra day low of Rs.1225. The rest in the pack – Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Maruti, Bajaj Auto, all are down. It was widely expec ...

Bajaj Hindusthan becomes sweet

about 14 years ago

Almost the entire sugar pack is up in the green with the pack being led by Bajaj Hindusthan. It is currently up over 3% at Rs.20.25 with an intra day high at Rs.20.40. Others like Shree Renuka, Dhampur, Balrampur Chini, all are up in the green. The sugar pack is up once again on hopes getting ...

Kalindee Rail speeds up

about 13 years ago

There is a major buzz around Railway stocks. Kalindee Rail, Texmaco, Kernex, Titagarh Wagins, Nelco, Hind Rectifiers; the entire pack is up the green. This is led by Kalindee Rail, which is currently up almost 7% at Rs.70.40, with over 3 times surge in volumes. Railway stocks are up on news ...

Titan loses its shine

about 13 years ago

Jewellery stocks are down in the red today and leading the pack is Titan Industries. The stock is currently down almost 2.5% at Rs.239.25, closer to its intra day low at Rs.235. The company had hit a 52-week low on 13th June at Rs.200. The stock, along with PC Jewellers, Thangamayil, Tribhov ...

Future Retail on 'shoppers' list

about 13 years ago

Traders and investors seem to be shopping into shopping stocks today morning! Al retail stocks, Trent, Shoppers Stop and Future Retail are up. The leader of the pack is Future Retail which is up over 9% at Rs.82 levels and this is with an intra day high at Rs.84.30. Yesterday, the stock had hit a ...

Rcom rings loud as TRAI dials

about 14 years ago

The entire telecom pack is in the green but the best performing in the sector currently in Reliance Communication, which is up over 3.5% at Rs.128, a tad lower now than its 52-week high of Rs.128.95, which it hit today. The stock had hit a high yesterday also at Rs.124.95. The stock has been ...

Anant Raj down over 4%

about 14 years ago

The entire realty pack is down in the red today, led by Unitech in the biggies and Anant Raj in the mid cap. The stock is down 4% at Rs.67, dotted with more sellers than buyers. Its lower circuit filter is at Rs.55.85. Volumes are tepid at 79,000 shares in the morning trades. Apart from the ...

HUL is the bright star today!

about 14 years ago

The entire FMCG pack is up, led by HUL. The stock hit a new 52-week high today at Rs.597 and even now remains strongly in the green, up 16%. Volumes have increased over 6 times. The stock is in the limelight after the Anglo-Dutch parent company, Unilever Plc announced buying back of 22 ...

Balrampur Chini down in the red

about 8 years ago

The losing pack is led by Balrampur Chini Mills which is among the top five losers on the BSE, going down over 6.5% to Rs.59.70

DIC India locked on 20% upper circuit

about 13 years ago

DIC India is locked on the 20% upper circuit , hitting a new 52-week high at Rs.282.80. It opened itself at this level and was locked immediately. The stock hit the roof after it announced today morning, before market opening of the floor price for delisting. The promoter, DIC Asia Pacific P ...

Orbit Corp hits a new high

about 13 years ago

Orbit Corporation has been on the surge since yesterday. Today too, it currently remains strongly in the green, up almost 4% at Rs.26.10 and this is after having a new high in the morning at Rs.26.70. The stock is buzzing ever since Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE stated that it acqu ...

Ramco Systems hits new high

about 12 years ago

Ramco Systems which had hit an upper circuit yesterday and a new high at Rs.410.40, has hit another new high today at Rs.428.70, up 3%. The stock is soaring high since 18th August. A day later, the company announced that it has secured a 5-year contract from Asia division of Vopak, the world ...

Muthoot Fin in limelight

about 12 years ago

Muthoot Finance is in the limelight today, up almost 2% currently at Rs.193, with an intra day high at Rs.196.75. The stock is buzzing as it announced acquisition of a 30% stake in Asia Asset Finance PlC from Asia Capital PLC, a major shareholder, through Colombo Stock Exchange at a total va ...

DIC India 'inks' a green path

about 12 years ago

DIC India, earlier known as Coates India, is into manufacture and market printing inks and allied products. Its an MNC, DIC Asia holds 71.75% stake. The stock is in the limelight today. From yesterday’s close of Rs.383, the stock opened today at Rs.414, going on to Rs.457. Currently it ...

DIC India falls as performance drops

about 11 years ago

DIC India, earlier known as Coates India, is into manufacture and market printing inks and allied products. Its an MNC, DIC Asia holds 71.75% stake. The stock is down in the red today, some 8% down at Rs.616 levels as the company’s performance for Q4 and FY16 was not good. For Q4FY16, ...

Defence stocks get defensive

about 7 months ago

Defence stocks extended their rally for a second straight session today afternoon as investors continued to bid up the theme amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and a rising geopolitical risk premium.

TATA's TAKING TO THE SKY, VIA SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA

about 13 years ago

The existing companies - Spicejet, Indigo and Jet are spooked as it is being perceived as increased competition. Air Asia has promised that it will bring down air fares like never before, in fact wants its air fares to be the biggest differentiator. There is even talk of the company offering vacant seats

PSU banks all in the red

about 9 years ago

The S&P BSE PSU Index is painted red, led mainly by PSU banking stocks falling like nine pins today. The pack of losers is led by Andhra Bank, followed by IDBI, Oriental Bank, Union Bank,

L&T Finance 'licensed' to rise!

about 14 years ago

NBFC stocks are doing very well today morning. Leading the pack currently is L&T Finance, which is up almost 4% at Rs.81.05, very close to its intra-day high of Rs.81.70. The upper circuit is at Rs.93.75. This stock and other ‘aspirant’ NBFCs are doing well after the RBI ...

PSU banks shine bright

about 8 years ago

The BSE PSU Index is one of the best performers today, going up 1.3%, led mainly by all banking stocks. Canara Bank leads the pack, followed by BoB, SBI, Indian Bank; the entire PSU bank stocks pack is in the green.

Adani stocks in the red

about 2 years ago

Not surprisingly, the losers pack is led the Adani group stocks, which Adani Energy leading, hitting the 20% LC at Rs.697.70, Adani Green is down 19% at Rs.1141, Adani Total Gas fell 18%

ADAG stocks happy with family ties!

about 8 years ago

Not surprising at all; today morning almost all ADAG stocks are up among the gainers on the BSE. The pack is led by Rcom, which hit the 10% UC at Rs.44.40

INEQUALITY OF INFLATION -LOW IN DEVELOPED ECONOMIES, HIGH IN DEVELOPING

about 11 years ago

Asia is reeling under higher vegetable/fruit prices. In terms of food inflation, Indonesia for April (YoY) reported the highest increase in the region at 8.9%, followed by China at 7.4%, Malaysia at 5.1%. all - South Koera, Thailand, Philippines and of course India, are suffering high food prices. This is being blamed on the El Nino

AS CRUDE SLIPS AND FALLS, EQUITIES CRASH

about 11 years ago

Today morning, price of oil sank to a 12-year low with Brent crude trading down 3% at $27.88 a barrel. Following this, shares across Asia and Europe sank lower and there is now a virtual scamper to find safer havens like US dollar and gold. Naturally, along with the 600-points fall in equities, rupee inched closer to the record low of Rs.68.85

IT stocks tank

about 4 months ago

IT stocks led the losers’ pack in trade today, with the top five decliners dominated by the sector after Accenture cut its annual revenue growth forecast and flagged demand headwinds. The read-through hit sentiment sharply, with the Nifty IT index falling around 6%

Wipro in focus

about 6 months ago

The stock opened sharply higher (around Rs. 208.7 versus a prior close near Rs. 202.9) and was trading near Rs. 206–207 in early deals, even as the broader Nifty IT pack was weak, making Wipro one of the few names showing relative strength on the day.

PSU Bank stocks jump up

about 7 months ago

Canara Bank led the pack (up 5%), followed by Union Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and Indian Bank (up 4%+), while SBI, BoB, PNB, Bank of India, IOB, UCO Bank gained 3 to 4%, and Central Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank were up over 2%.

'Pumping' good news

about 7 months ago

Shakti Pumps (India) jumped 18.5% to Rs. 580.4, Jain Irrigation Systems rose 8.5% to Rs. 35.2, while the broader infra pack also participated with NCC up 3.9% to Rs. 150.7, KEC International up 2.6% to Rs. 553.2,

GRSE rises over 18%

about 1 year ago

The stock is the top gainer on the BSE, leading the pack of other defence stocks, given the Indo-Pak situation in the country. From its close of Rs.1915, the stock opened 14% higher at Rs.2184

Textile stocks look well-dressed

about 1 year ago

Textile company stocks are in the limelight today morning. In fact Gokaldas Exports leads the pack and is also the top gainer on the BSE, rising more than 11% to hit an intraday high at Rs.948.

SAARC - A TOOTHLESS TIGER

about 12 years ago

An energy pact signed at the two-day South Asia Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) summit. That's the sum-total of the meet. After all the hi-drama, with expressions and emotions of PM Modi and Nawaz Sharif being played out like leading women in TV soap's, this is all it ultimately comes down to. This deal is just a face-saver; it's like buying something at the airport duty-free because you cannot go back home empty-handed.

Oil stocks in the green

about 4 years ago

ONGC, Oil India, HOEC, Manali Petro are all up in the green, leading the pack of gainers in this current lackustre market.

Metal stocks zoom up

about 7 years ago

The metal stocks, barring NMDC have reacted positively to this news. The BSE Metal Index is up in the green, with JSW Steel leading the pack with an almost 4% rise at Rs.272.20

Oil stocks have 'crude' fall

about 4 years ago

The oil companies are down in the red today, leading the pack of losers. This is thanks to the export tax and windfall tax announced today.

Sugar stocks turn bitter

about 4 years ago

Sugar stocks lead the losers pack on the BSE. Balrampur Chini, Dalmia Sugar, Dwarkesh Sugar, Triveni Eng, EID Parry, Dhampur Sugar, Shree Renuka; all the stocks have turned bitter today.

Infosys gets a "bug"

about 5 years ago

IT stocks lead the bunch the losers on the markets today morning, leader of the pack being Infosys. BSE IT index is down 4.5% currently and 60 out of the 62 stocks tracked in this are down in the red.

Adani stocks sell-off

about 5 years ago

Adani group stocks are under stress today morning, with Adani Enterprises (AEL) leading the top five pack of losers on the BSE, going down 25% to Rs.1201 while its 30% LC

Future stocks face uncertainty

about 6 years ago

The entire pack of Future group stocks are in the red, figuring among the top losers on the bourses, all locked in their LCs of the day. Future Retail is the top loser

HEG fortunes change

about 7 years ago

From a time when HEG used to hit new highs every day and rule the gainers list, the tide seems to have reversed. Today, it is leading the pack of losers

Dalmia Bharat gets sweet!

about 4 years ago

Sugar stocks are back in the reckoning today with Dalmia Bharat Sugar leading the pack of gainers in the sugar sector as well as on the top five gainers on the BSE.

Defence stocks on frontline

about 6 years ago

Defence stocks are in the limelight today morning, as expected, with BEL leading the pack of gainers on the BSE

IT stocks remaim in red

about 1 month ago

IT stocks remain under pressure, with the BSE Focused IT index falling 3% to 35,273.05. Coforge was among the sharpest losers, down 4.43% to Rs. 1,862.75, while Infosys fell 4.42% to Rs. 1,035.10 and TCS slipped 2.59% to Rs. 2,201.50. The weakness was broad-based across the pack

Gas-linked stocks tumble

about 7 months ago

The worst hit names reflected the market’s focus on downstream supply rationing: Gujarat State Petronet (GSPL) fell as much as 8%, while Gujarat Gas and GAIL declined 5.72% and 5.11%, respectively. Petronet LNG was down about 5%

Tejas hits new high and 5% LC

about 5 years ago

The stock which had closed yesterday at Rs.419.55, within seconds of opening,hit a new 52 week high and then slipped to hit the 5% LC of the day

KEC International up 5%

about 6 years ago

The stock opened itself 5% higher at Rs.469, just 3.5% lower than its 52-week high of Rs.486.45. In one year’s time, the stock has been a major gainer, rising almost 150%.

PNB Housing Finance at 20% UC

about 5 years ago

The stock, which had closed on Friday at Rs.437.70, opened today at Rs.440 and soon hit the 20% UC of the day at Rs.525.50, a new high too, where it now remains frozen.

Waaree Eng in limelight

about 9 months ago

The counter was active through the session, with turnover of about Rs. 119 crore and the stock still within its 52-week range of Rs. 1,808.65 to 3,864.40, implying a full market capitalisation of roughly Rs. 74,490 crore based on exchange data.

Godfrey Phillips smokes up

about 8 months ago

The stock was trading around 11% higher at about Rs 2,196 per share in mid-morning trade, after swinging between an intraday low of Rs 1,966.40 and a high of Rs 2,240.20. The stock was hovering close to its daily upper circui

Lincoln Pharma up over 3%

about 5 years ago

This news pushed the stock price up by over 3% to hit an intraday high at Rs.394.90. Its 52-week high is at Rs.407.70.

Waaree Eng gets 'Trumped'

about 8 months ago

The stock was trading at Rs. 2,685, down 11.25% (or Rs. 340.20) from the previous close of Rs. 3,025.20, after moving in a Rs. 2,571.45 to 2,820.55 range; VWAP stood near Rs. 2,671.04. Volumes were elevated at about 6.35 lakh shares with turnover of roughly Rs. 169.68 crore,

Refinery stocks on the rise

about 7 months ago

Reliance Industries rose nearly 3%, while the sharper moves came from refining-levered names, with Chennai Petroleum (CPCL) up 5.4% and MRPL up to 5.72%. Among PSU majors, Indian Oil (IOC) gained 2.87%, HPCL rose 2.37%, and BPCL added 1.37%

MRPL leads gainers

about 3 months ago

MRPL, Chennai Petroleum and Deepak Fertilisers are among the top gainers currently on the BSE, , supported by strong quarterly performance, refining-sector momentum and positive policy sentiment for fertiliser companies.

Burger King gets tasty

about 5 years ago

The stock price, which had closed yesterday at Rs.155.10, opened slightly higher today at Rs.156.80 and went on to hit an intraday high at Rs.161.

Hinduja Global hits 5% UC

about 5 years ago

The stock which had closed yesterday at Rs.3081.80, opened itself today 5% higher at Rs.3235.85, hitting the UC of the day where it now remains frozen.

JMC Projects builds up

about 6 years ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.53.15, it opened at Rs.55 and went up further to Rs.56.65. The 20% UC of the day currently stands at Rs.63.75.

Wipro gets thumbs down

about 6 years ago

Though the stock opened Rs.2 up at Rs.440, from there it only slipped into the red to Rs.421.65, down 4%.

TCNS Clothing goes "bulk"

about 6 years ago

The stock today rose 15% to Rs.507.70 and even yesterday, it was up some 11%. Volumes have gone up 6x.

Bharti Infratel towers up

about 6 years ago

The stock is currently trading at its intraday high point at Rs.199.50, up 7.5%. Its 10% UC for the day is at Rs.204.15

UPL slips on profit taking

about 6 years ago

The stock price is tumultuous. It opened 1% higher at Rs.482.50 and even went up to Rs.484 levels but from there, it slipped down to Rs.445.55

Equitas Holding gains 4.5%

about 7 years ago

Rising after four consecutive days of fall,the stock opened today with a gain of almost 4.5% at Rs.45.70,

Tata Communications at new high

about 7 years ago

The market is happy with both these news and the stock price reacted accordingly, going on to hit a new high at Rs.465, a surge of over 11%.

Glenmark looks healthy

about 7 years ago

Glenmark Pharma is making some waves today morning. The stock, which has closed yesterday at Rs.282.30, opened higher at Rs.298 and went on to hit an intraday high at Rs.304.25.

Axis Bank hits a new high

about 8 years ago

Axis Bank hit a new 52-week high today morning at Rs.676.90, within minutes of opening.

ISMT locked at 5% UC

about 5 years ago

The stock, which closed yesterday at Rs.54.05, opened today at Rs.56.75, hitting the 5% UC of the day immediately. Its 52-week is at Rs.74.35.

Hexaware Tech crashes over 16.5%

about 8 years ago

Hexaware Technologies crashed over 16.5% today to Rs.415.20 and remains the top loser on the BSE. Its 20% LC is at Rs.398.20.

Hindalco shines bright

about 8 years ago

Hindalco Industries spurted up almost 7% in the opening bell session to Rs.220.35 and remains firmly in the green.

Quess Corp jumps 4%

about 9 years ago

Quess Corp today morning rose 4% to hit an intra day high at Rs.1023. It has come off that high level and is now at Rs.997 levels. Its 52-week high stands at Rs.1198.90.

Newgen has a smashing debut

about 9 years ago

There is a smashing new debut on the bourses today. Newgen Software got listed on the BSE at Rs.253 v/s the IPO price of Rs.245. A premium of over 3%. On the NSE, it got listed at Rs.256, a premium of 4.5%.

Castrol slips and falls

about 9 years ago

Castrol India posted very disappointing Q2CY17 results. On a 10% (YoY) drop in revenue at Rs.1008 crore, the company’s net profit declined 33% at Rs,138 crore.

Amtek Auto vrooms into green

about 10 years ago

Amtek Auto is amongst the top five gainers on the bourses currently, with the stock price up over 3% at Rs.39.20, with an intra day high at Rs.40.30.

PNB Housing at 5% UC

about 5 years ago

The stock opened itself today 5% higher at Rs.524.75, hitting the UC of the day on the back of a 3-times surge in volumes.

Capillary Tech lists low, then rises

about 11 months ago

As against the IPO price of Rs.577, it got listed on the BSE a discount, at Rs.560 but soon jumped up and is now trading at 618 levels, after rising to Rs.623.

KEC Intl in the limelight

about 4 years ago

The stock price today rose over 2% to hit an intraday high at Rs.464.90 and is now trading at Rs.462 levels. Its 52-week high is at Rs.525.05.

Azad Eng strong debut

about 3 years ago

The stock made a strong debut today; as against the IPO price of Rs.524, it got listed on the BSE at Rs.710 and rose to Rs.727.50; it now trading at Rs.707 levels.

Sudarshan Chem gets 'Morganed'

about 10 years ago

Sudarshan Chemicals has been on a roll this whole week, consistently breaching upper circuits and hitting new highs. Today too, the stock price hit a new 52-week high at Rs.383, up 6%. The company is a manufacturer of color & effect pigments in India and it is the limelight because Morga ...

HMT making good time

about 14 years ago

HMT is a big gainer on the BSE today, up currently over 15% at Rs.32.75, with an intra day high at Rs.34.10. Volumes are pretty huge at almost 3 lakh shares today morning compared t0 around 25,000 shares over last two weeks average. The stock is up on hopes of a revival plan getting through ...

L&T leads capital goods sector gains

about 13 years ago

L&T is in the limelight today morning, following its better-than-expected numbers for Q2FY14. The stock, which has closed on Friday at Rs.872.35, opened today at Rs.885 and soon zoomed up to the day’s high point at Rs.910 and it currently remains around the same levels. Volumes are pret ...

Amtek Auto 'turnaround' on bourses

about 9 years ago

Amtek Auto has been on a turnaround mode since yesterday – from hitting new lows and breaching lower circuits, the stock has been hitting the upper circuit consistently, remaining firmly as top gain

Kaveri Seeds slumps over 6%

about 9 years ago

Little wonder then that Kaveri Seeds slumped over 6% to Rs.448 while Monsanto India did not fall much – it went down 0.7% to Rs.2542.35.

CG Power chugs into green

about 8 years ago

CG Power and Industrial Solutions rose over 4.5% to Rs.58.10 and continues to remain firmly in the green. Its 52-week high is at Rs.99.

Exide Industries powers up

about 8 years ago

Exide Industries went up almost 2% today morning to Rs.252. Its UC is applicable at 10% at Rs.272.55,

Nestle gets 'slurped' up!

about 7 years ago

The stock price has reacted positively to the clarification issued by Nestle. As against yesterday’s close of Rs.14,068.15, it opened today at Rs.14,114.10, rising to an intraday high at Rs.14,220.15.

Himatsingka hits new low

about 7 years ago

The stock is the top loser on the BSE currently, hitting a new 52-week low at Rs.114 and presently remains around the same low.

Oberoi Realty builds up

about 7 years ago

The stock opened over 4.5% higher at Rs.358 and went to touch the 20% UC of today at Rs.410.45.

Atul Auto picks up speed

about 5 years ago

The stock is doing very well today; opening over 7.5% higher at Rs.198 and going up to an intraday high at Rs.213, a rise of over 15.5%. Its 20% UC for the day is at Rs.220.85.

Steel stocks lead losers

about 4 years ago

The BSE Metal index hit a new low today and of the 10 stocks tracked, only one stock, Hind Zinc is in the green; rest all are in the red.

Flair writes entry with flair!

about 3 years ago

A brand new listing today and like the others this week, this one too was great. As against the IPO price of Rs.304, the stock got listed on the BSE at Rs.503, a 65% premium.

Two new debutants

about 3 years ago

Two new listings today - one got listed at a premium and the other at status quo. First, Happy Forgings. As against the IPO price of Rs.850, it got listed on the BSE at Rs.1001.25

Hind Zinc shines

about 1 year ago

The stock traded volatile in today’s session, slipping over 3% intraday to a low of Rs.488.70 before recovering partially. The stock opened at Rs.512.95 against a previous close of Rs.512.25,

South Indian Bank in news

about 3 years ago

From its close of Rs.21.08, it opened higher at Rs.22.11 and rose to an intraday high at Rs.23.45, which is just a tad away from its 52-week high of Rs.23.69.

Varmoro makes modest debut

about 17 days ago

The stock made a modest listing debut today, with the stock opening at Rs. 152 on the BSE against its IPO price of Rs. 148. It later touched an intraday high of Rs. 163.45, but cooled off to Rs. 152.25, still up Rs. 4.25 or around 2.9% over the issue price.

Thangamayil at 10% LC, again

about 3 months ago

The stock was one again locked at the 10% lower circuit today, falling to Rs. 5,233.80, down Rs. 581.50 from its previous close of Rs. 5,815.30. The stock opened weak at Rs. 5,451.05 and slipped to the lower circuit, with the exchange also flagging a volume spurt of more than 2.58 times

JSFB on a roll!

about 3 months ago

The stock hit a fresh 52-week high today on the back of its encouraging earnings for Q1FY27. The stock gained Rs. 34.95 from its previous close of Rs. 492.85 and touched a new high of Rs. 529.05, with market depth showing stronger buy interest than sell interest on the counter.

IT stocks tank

about 4 months ago

TCS, LTM, Persistent, Infosys, HCL, Wipro – the entire clan of IT stocks is down in the red. The Nifty Index fell over 6% in today’s session and the reason is rising concern around the AI threat, soft global demand

Nykaa gets party ready!

about 5 months ago

The stock swung sharply today morning, with the stock initially spiking to a fresh 52-week high before giving up gains. As of 11:10 am, the scrip was trading at Rs 272.35, down 0.75% from the previous close of Rs 274.40, after opening at Rs 284.20. The day’s range so far has been

Fertiliser stocks in green

about 6 months ago

Fertiliser stocks were firm in trade after the government yesterday cleared a Rs. 41,534 crore subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the Kharif 2026 season (effective April 1 to Sept 30, 2026), with FACT leading the move, up over 8% to an intraday high

Lenskart's 'number' gets skewed

about 11 months ago

After all the controversy, it was most watched and it disappointed. As against the IPO price of Rs.402, the stock got listed on the BSE at Rs.390 and even slipped down to Rs.355.70

Glenmark hits a new 52 week high!

about 1 year ago

The stock is the top gainer, hitting the 10% UC at Rs.2095.65, which is also a new 52-week high. About 6.14 lakh shares have been bought in the market.

Tata Tech down red

about 1 year ago

The stock, which had closed yesterday at Rs.705.95, opened lower today at Rs.685 and went down further to Rs.662.75. Its 52-week low is at Rs.595.

Allcargo looks loaded

about 2 years ago

The stock is today among the top five gainers on the BSE; though it opened flattish at Rs.62, it soon rose to Rs.68.65 and is currently trading at Rs.67 levels.

RHI Magnesita up 13%

about 2 years ago

The stock has been holding the position of the top gainer on the BSE intermittently today; the stock price rose almost 13% to hit an intraday high at Rs.666.25

TVS Supply up 8%

about 2 years ago

The stock is in the news today; from its close of Rs.169.30, it opened today at Rs.175.05 and rose to an intraday high at Rs.182.55, up 8%. Its 52-week high is at Rs.257.95.

Sula loses its fizz

about 3 years ago

The stock is currently the top loser on the BSE, opening almost 4.5% lower at Rs.590, going down to an intraday low at Rs.517.35, a fall of 7.5%.

GAIL at new high

about 3 years ago

From its close of Rs.171.70, the stock opened itself at a new 52-week high at Rs.175.15, and is presently trading around the same levels.

RattanIndia Infra worse than penny stock

about 10 years ago

Indiabulls Infrastructure and Power, which is today renamed as RattanIndia Infrastructure, has a market cap of over Rs.400 crore and promoters hold a sizeable 62.45% stake, It has been hitting new 52-week lows since yesterday. Turned into a pitiable penny stock, it is today quoted even less than ...

Sun TV down on ED 'attachment'

about 12 years ago

Sun TV is currently the top loser on the BSE, down almost 11% at Rs.404 levels with an intra day low at Rs.402.25. The stock is down on news reports that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 1st April, attached properties worth Rs.742 crore and this is w.r.t its probe in the 2G scam. This mon ...

Oil exploration stocks slip and slide

about 11 years ago

Oil exploration and production (E&P) companies like Cairn India, ONGC, Aban Offshore are languishing in the red today’ all three figure out amongst the top five losers on the BSE currently. The reason – the failed Doha talks where once again, no decision was taken by the OECD ...

WHAT IS THE "NEW NORMAL?"

about 6 years ago

Yes, we have learnt a few lessons and continue learning but whether we will stick to it once corona goes? Now that extremely debatable. And are we going to revamp and modernise our health care? Till date there has been no talk about this; so yeah, we don't know what lessons will be learnt.

ECONOMIC SURVEY FY17 - NOTHING TO CHEER, NOTHING TO SCREAM

about 11 years ago

So the Economic Survey FY17 has been tabled. What does this really mean for people like you and me? Realistically speaking, not much. The Survey is basically an economic synopsis of the year gone by - something like taking stock of the accounts of previous year before we embark on the accounts for the next year.

RICE COULD SEE A PRICE RISE - BLAME IT ON EL NINO!

about 11 years ago

The drought all around India is sure to affect all crops and rice is one such foodgrain which could see some very sticky times. The blistering heat is today threatening to cut production of the rice crop for the first time since 2010 and effectively lead to a price rise. With more than 50% of the world's population eating rice, this is not exactly an appetizing news.

FASTEST GROWING ECONOMY - SAME AS BHUTAN, BANGLADESH, MYANMAR?

about 11 years ago

Last week, two diagonally opposite news left all of scratching our heads and wondering, "what's going on?" First the news of the GDP for Q4FY16. When things on the ground were not-so-good - banks in losses, huge NPAs, unemployment soaring, drought, rising prices, India Inc posting losses and slower growth, IIP coming in dismal; one could not help but wonder how Q4 showed the highest GDP growth

AIRLINES SECTOR TAKES OFF - SAFE LANDING?

about 10 years ago

As per the new Civil Aviation Policy, there is now a partial abolition of 5/20 - the mandate of 5 years of operations for domestic airlines is gone but it will need to have 20 aircrafts or 20% of its total fleet, whichever is higher, allocated for domestic sector is they wish to fly international.

PARADISE PAPER LEAKS – NOT EVEN A FLY WILL GET SWATTED IN THE RICH’S GARDEN OF EDEN

about 9 years ago

The Paradise Paper leaks, the second largest leak in the world after the Panama Papers, has created quite a lot of hell, especially for the elite and super rich, living in the Garden of Eden. This has created a flutter on the international media; for once, Trump is not the leading story!

PRICES CRASH!! STOCK UP!!!

about 9 years ago

The markets have taken a huge nose dive! The bears are baring their teeth and the bulls seem to be resting, after the relentless run over the past few months. Today’s crash of over 1000 points sent shivers down the spine. It’s like as though the BSE wants to outdo Dow’s crash yesterday of 1600 points. So the big question dogging everyone’s mind is – what is the reason?

“PAGING” FOR THE MSCI INDEX

about 8 years ago

On the MSCI India Domestic Index, which was effective 31st May’18, 4 stocks were added – Avenue Supermarkets, Biocon, HDFC Standard Life and Indigo. The deletions are three – IDFC Bank, Power Finance Corp and Vakrangee. This was a semi-annual exercise, done every year in May and November.

Rs.70 THE NEW NORM FOR INDIAN RUPEE?

about 8 years ago

There is a sense of unease on Dalal Street. And also on Mint Street. Stocks as well the rupee are down in the red and the mood is that of great uncertainty. The rupee crossed the Rs.72-mark yesterday and the plunge was arrested only on account of RBI intervention. Though Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

WHAT DOES THE CRYSTAL BALL SAY FOR 2019?

about 8 years ago

The second day of 2019 has dawned and we are finally wide awake, having got over the stupor of the last few days of holidaying. As we get into the new year, its pertinent to know a few things – the events that are expected to hold centerstage in 2019.

AQUACULTURE -TIDE TURNS

about 7 years ago

Vegetarians might be giving this sector itself the complete miss but looks like those eating non-veg, especially seafood give two hoots. The cycle has turned for the aquaculture sector.

FEAR RULES DALAL STREET

about 7 years ago

But the crash of the markets today had nothing to do with it being the last day of the week. The markets, this entire week have been pretty volatile and 1000 points fall, we have seen that earlier too. Its just that when it happens on the last day of the week, it is unnerving.

TCS NUMBERS HIT THE SPOT!

about 6 years ago

Obviously, the newsmaker today, hitting all business headlines is the Q2FY21 performance of TCS and more significantly, its buyback. Late in the evening yesterday, it announced earnings which beat street expectations, led by all-round growth across main verticals and geographies.

SHIP AHOY! IRAN CALLING.....

about 11 years ago

The waters of Iran, which saw small ripples, is all set of witness a storm. Shipping and logistic companies around the world are setting sail to Iran, a place which had been out of bounds for so long. With the lifting of sanctions, Iran is the place to head! For the first time since 2012, the world's second largest shipping line by volume - Mediterranean Shipping Co. SA sailed into the Iran port - it carried a huge load of 300

TCS SETS THE MOOD!

about 6 years ago

As expected, TCS did set the mood. The bellwether IT company, acting like a precursor for the performance of the sector in Q3FY21, posted a very encouraging set of earnings, beating all expectations, posting the strongest quarterly performance in nine years.

GATES – OPPORTUNIST IN GARB OF PHILANTHROPIST?

about 6 years ago

Bill Gates? Putting corporate profitability and capitalism ahead of human lives? Is this the same man who waxed eloquent about how he has helped bring malaria to the fore and getting it on the world stage, helping save lives? Is he the man who has, till now, enjoyed this image of being a white rich man who wants to help and save the poor, the completely downtrodden, in the under-developed and developing world?

THE WORLD WILL NOT END IF US HIKES RATES!

about 10 years ago

Today evening, at 7.30 PM, US Fed Chairman, Janet Yellen is scheduled to give a speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the topic is 'Designing Resilient Monetary Policy Frameworks for the Future. It is NOT a Federal Reserve meet but the big hullaballoo is about "some indirect reference" to the timing of a rate hike.

CAR COMPANIES SAY, "GANAPATI BAPPA MORAYA!!"

about 10 years ago

It is said that automobile sector is the true indicator of an economy; if the sector reports good sales, it means the entire economy is poised for a surge and when it starts tapering off, it means that the economy is slowing down. Thus buying of vehicles is a reflection of the mood on the ground,

VOTES AND NOTES KEEP THE MARKET HAPPY!

about 10 years ago

The win of Trump more than anything else does put up a skewed picture of Americans - they are now representing a society which is sexist and racist. Reams and reams of paper and internet space will now be cluttered with what Trump will do and through all these, the underlying message which comes across in genuine uncertainty. Throughout the campaign he has consistently taken inconsistent stands on same

PENNY STOCKS - GIVE NO THOUGHT!

about 15 years ago

The list in endless and the queue of traders wanting to pick the next 'Infosys in the making' or the next 'Sterlite in the making' is growing. And that is worrisome. Mid cap stocks are still a better risk than small caps. And remember - rarely do penny stocks ever become even

BANKER - ONCE AGAIN A BAD WORD; THIS TIME IN LONDON

about 14 years ago

On 1st July, Bob Diamond, now ex-CEO of Barclays wrote a long memo to his employees saying, amongst many other things, "I am sorry because we let down the people whose trust we rely on-our customers and clients; our shareholders; our regulators; and the communities in which we live and work."

THE DELISTING THEME - WHAT TO DO?

about 14 years ago

he buzz word on Dalal Street for some time now has been delisting. But some companies touted to be hundred percent delisting candidates have since then announced that they had no plans for delisting and promoters were paring their stake to meet the 75% requirement. Disa India, Honeywell Automation, Blue Dart Express are just a few of them which over the last fortnight dashed hopes of traders who were expecting to make a killing on the delisting theme. T

THE DANGEROUS PURSUIT OF PENNY STOCKS

about 14 years ago

We have many investors/traders posting us queries on the website, asking for some penny stock ideas. The only question which comes to mind is "why?" This search for the elusive pot of gold at the end of the brilliant rainbow is what puts traders at risk. And this is a dangerous time to be on the hunt for penny stocks

RBI DELIVERS AS EXPECTED, ALL EYES ON FOREIGN BANK WOSs

about 13 years ago

There is no doubt that going ahead, inflation will remain the focus. Already inflation is at an elevated level, and good monsoon would mean higher demand, good growth but higher inflation. RBI has stated that while food price pressures may ease with the arrival of the kharif harvest and

NAVRATANAS FOR A SPARKLING DIWALI

about 13 years ago

The festival of lights is here and like every year, we all fervently hope and pray that Goddess Lakshmi continues to bless one and all. This is also the time when we all loosen our purse strings and go shopping in full throttle. And like every year, we present a list of stocks which you should buy to ensure that your next Diwali will be even more 'dhamakedar!'.

PATENTS - WHY SUCH LOW COUNTS FROM INDIA?

about 13 years ago

Take the case of IBM. For 21 consecutive years, IBM has owned the maximum patents in USA. As per data presented by IFI Claims Patent Services, IBM secured a staggering 6,809 patents in 2013. Samsung was at number two, owning 4,676 patents. Canon was third with 3,825 and Sony fourth with 3,098. Rounding out the top five was Microsoft with 2,660 patents. The remaining top

CHINESE YUAN - THE DANCE OF DESTRUCTION

about 11 years ago

The Chinese turmoil has become deeper. That's the sense we get today morning. The Chinese Govt once again, took the entire world by surprise by guiding its currency, the yuan lower, plunging all stock markets into the red. Chinese central bank cut its yuan reference rate by the most since August, sparking a selloff. China's yuan currency was guided lower by 0.51

WINTER SESSION - CHILLS AND NUMBS THE MIND

about 11 years ago

As widely expected, except for a few die-hard optimists, the Winter Session of the Parliament was a complete washout even as Modi gets ready for his Russian tour. Nothing happened except burning of our hard earned money. The much awaited GST and Land Bill was not even considered, forget debating about it.

THE DANGEROUS PURSUIT OF PENNY STOCKS

about 11 years ago

Sometimes, it is difficult to understand the psyche of the investor. In a bull market, when the markets are booming and almost all stocks have run much ahead of valuation, hunting for penny stocks comes naturally, or should we say, is any hunters instinct. But in a bear market, when blue chips are better priced and hold promise of bigger gains when times improve, why then this pursuit for penny stocks?

DEGENERATION OF OUR "TEMPLE OF DEMOCRACY"

about 14 years ago

The Indian Parliament is currently facing a crisis of confidence. Most of the days, through any session, the Parliament adjourns with no business being done, amidst shouts, sloganeering and a major ruckus. The sweet voiced Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar, after trying to control the ministers like a teacher trying to bring decorum in an unruly classroom, helplessly, is left with no option but to simply

END OF JAYALALITHA - ADIEU TO PERSONALITY POLITICS IN TN?

about 10 years ago

To hold her steed in a predominantly masculine world is no small feat. Though she got the advantage of a great beginning in films (her mother was a well-known actress) and in politics (her mentor was MGR), full credit to her that she could stay there and climb up further. Jayalaitha probably represents the last that we see of personality politics. The fact there was no leader in sight in AIADMK, not just in second place

PARLIAMENT - DEMONETIZATION TO DEGENERATION

about 10 years ago

So both the Houses of the Parliament were adjourned once again today. Starting tomorrow, they have a four day break and the Parliament meets again on 14th December. The Winter session ends on 16th December. Till date, in this entire session, nothing happened except burning of our hard earned money.

INDIAN AVIATION - 'SICKENING' TURBULENCE

about 15 years ago

This must be the season for sickness, afflicting only one section of the population - the pilots. And even in that there exists a subset - pilots of Air India and Kingfisher Airlines. Today, it is the third day where Air India pilots,

AGRICULTURE LAND - APPETITE TO ONLY GROW

about 14 years ago

Do you know where the next boom is headed and a boom which will never ever taper off? The food industry. Not processed food but the primary source of all food - agriculture. And China, as usual is buying up as much agricultural land as it can and its target is Australia.

FM armed with Conviction, needs Ganesha's blessings!

about 14 years ago

Finance Minister P Chidambaram, looked fully determined, charged up and full of action, while addressing the media yesterday (Tuesday). FM has categorically stated that, to boost the economy, more measures will be unleashed by the Govt. He has stated that, till 30th October, the department of Revenue, Disinvestment and SEBI would decide on steps to revitalize the economy, hinting that these steps will be in the areas, which he had talked on 6th August, after he took over as FM.

FOOD SECURITY - WHEN HUNGRY, CAN WE EAT GOLD AND DOLLARS?

about 14 years ago

For us living in the cities, food might never be an issue; yes, the only issue is what to eat and where to eat. But for many across the world, the issue is - where is the food? Yes, in this new world of brands like Apple and Mango, even today, people are dying of starvation and the number of hungry around the world is just growing.

IS MONEY COMING TO EMERGING MARKETS?

about 14 years ago

But it is the FIIs who continue with this affair with India, with the infatuation seeming to be intact. They have invested Rs.11,000 crore in the stock market and this is between 1st Oct to 19th Oct. The total FII investment in 2012 till date stands at a jaw dropping Rs.93,444 crore.

BEST BUYS FOR DIWALI

about 14 years ago

The festival of lights is here and like every year, we all fervently hope and pray that Goddess Lakshmi continues to bless one and all. This is also the time when we all loosen our purse strings and go shopping in full throttle. And like every year, we present a list of stocks which you should buy to ensure that your next Diwali will be even more 'dhamakedar!'.

AIRASIA - A FLY ON THE WALL OR AN ELEPHANT ON THE STREETS?

about 14 years ago

Jet Airways and SpiceJet, both which were flying high for some time now seemed to have hit turbulence today. Both the stocks ended the day in the red.

RIL - Q4FY13 RESULTS

about 14 years ago

Reliance Industries presented a mixed bag kind of numbers for Q4FY13, showing a 3.7% (YoY) decline in revenue at Rs.86,618 crore but net profit rose 32% at Rs.5589 crore. Higher other income component and better GRMs helped shore up the bottomline. The GRMs rose to US$ 10.1/bbl from US$ 7.6/bbl YoY

RIL - Q4FY13 RESULTS

about 14 years ago

RIL achieved a turnover for the year ended 31st March 2013 of Rs.371,119 crore ($ 68.4 billion), an increase of 9.2% on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis. The Refining business revenues increased by 11.6%, Petrochemicals by 9.3% while Oil & Gas revenues decreased by 35.2% on account of lower production. Higher prices accounted for 11.0% growth in revenue which was partly offset by the decrease in volumes by 1.8%

WHY ARE AIRLINE COMPANIES MAKING LOSSES?

about 14 years ago

It is Quixotic - apart from Indigo, all airlines are bleeding, consistently making losses. We are not even talking about Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) in this story

WISH YOU WERE LISTED......

about 11 years ago

It is human nature - to always aspire for things which are not there, not available. The lure is primarily because it is unavailable. And that is why, despite over 5000 stocks being listed on the BSE, there is always the lure for those stocks, true blue blooded stocks which are unlisted. Maybe on the bourses, amongst listed stocks, we have reached a point where valuations are stretched over the select few stocks and the rest are not

FALLING RUPEE, CROUCHING MARKETS

about 14 years ago

This current slide of the rupee is like the fall of gold prices - sudden, sharp and the scariest part is that no one knows where the bottom is. All kind of numbers, right from

LIC, AMUL, PARLE... WHEN WILL THEY GET LISTED?

about 14 years ago

It is human nature - to always aspire for things which are not there, not available. The lure is primarily because it is unavailable. And that is why, despite over 5000 stocks being listed on the BSE, there is always the lure for those stocks, true blue blooded stocks which are unlisted. Maybe

EGPYT - A TINDERBOX WAITING FOR A SPARK

about 13 years ago

The Great Sphinx of Giza would be watching over Cairo with a lot of anguish. The river Nile continues to nourish the country but the Egyptians seem to be moving from one revolution to the other. More than the Sphinx, the Tahrir Square has become more vital.

'EASE OF DOING BUSINESS' RANKING - INDIA HAS A LOOOOOONG WAY TO GO

about 13 years ago

Every year, the World Bank Group releases a ranking, "The ease of doing business index" and all countries which attract foreign investment are covered. This report compared business regulations for domestic firms in 185 economies.

AIRLINES SECTOR - GROUNDED OR READY FOR TAKE OFF?

about 13 years ago

LCC's - Indigo, SpiceJet, GoAir, JetLite rule the roost today, commanding a domestic market share of 63%. In fact there are some FSC sectors which offer fares on its economy class which is close to fares in LCCs, making India

THE TALE OF TWO COUNTRIES - ARGENTINA AND VENEZUELA

about 13 years ago

The problem with Argentina and Venezuela is a completely blotched set of fiscal and economic policies. To keep the currency rate overvalued, its inflation rate is shown at unrealistic levels. But in both these countries, there exists a parallel unofficial black market for exchanging dollars. Incoming tourists could either exchange the dollars for peso in Argentina at the officially pegged exchange rate, which is 'set' by the Govt and not the market forces.

PRIVATE SECTOR CEO TO HELP TRANSFORM PSUs?

about 13 years ago

Ratan Tata heading NHPC? Or maybe Anil Agarwal heading Coal India? Sounds implausible, doesn't it? Well, if the Govt has its way, it has mooted an idea - why not appoint private sector honchos to head PSUs, maybe starting with Coal India and NHPC? Coal India is currently 'headless'. The CEO of the company, Narsing Rao resigned from the post in May'14, as he is seeking to play a decisive role in the newly formed stated of Telangana.

AIRLINES IN INDIA - GETTING CROWDED UP IN THE SKY

about 12 years ago

A few days ago, there was major concern - was Spicejet going the Kingfisher way? The stock price plunged over 15% over a single session. And all this started with the company defaulting on tax deposit. With memories of Kingfisher still very fresh, panic buttons were pressed when the company,

ABENOMICS + MODINOMICS = ABEMODI DYNAMICS

about 12 years ago

The best part about Modi's visit to Japan - our foreign policy might now look ahead of China and Pakistan. Japan, the land of the rising sun, is an opportunity, a goldmine and this visit should ideally go beyond rhetorics, witty quotes and pledges of pumping in money into India. After looking at only China persistently;

THE BEST SUSTAINABLE BUY - AGRICULTURE LAND

about 12 years ago

Do you know where the next boom is headed and a boom which will never ever taper off? The food industry. Not processed food but the primary source of all food - agriculture. And China, as usual is buying up as much agricultural land as it can and its target is Australia.

CHINA AND ITS GROWTH STORY - CHUGGING ALONG JUST FINE

about 12 years ago

Everything is about how you interpret the data. The very same data, one can make it look positive and boost sentiments or one can look for what's not right in the picture and give it a negative twist. China announced its GDP numbers for quarter ended December 2014. And the very same story has two versions: One headline screamed, 'China posts slowest growth in 24 years' and the other headline said,

DEGENERATION OF OUR "TEMPLE OF DEMOCRACY"

about 11 years ago

So as predicted the Monsoon session of the Parliament has been a washout. Nothing happened except burning of our hard earned money. The much awaited GST and Land Bill was not even considered, forget debating about it. The LIVE telecast of the proceedings in indeed a revelation - at least we are now able to see how these so called leaders behave, rather, misbehave. This leads us to the question - is the Parliament working

SBI AUCTION - GOING, GOING, NOT YET GONE!

about 12 years ago

It was the mega-auction of the year; the biggest put up by any bank in India till date. Yet, the response was pretty tepid. State Bank of India (SBI) finally gathered the gumption to auction off the possessed assets - residential properties, warehouses, factories, offices from those who defaulted. Instead of selling such properties locally, as was the practice every year, this time around, it put up the auction online.

FED MONETARY STATEMENT - STATUS QUO CONTINUES

about 11 years ago

No Press Conference. No economic projections. Just an issue of monetary statement, leaving it to the world to read between the lines and make its own conjectures. That in nutshell was what today's Fed statement was all about - nothing different from the June one. As expected by all, there was no exact timeline given and no explicit signal was given; this too was on expected lines as Yellen has time and again reiterated that Fed's decision to hike or not to hike will depend on incoming data, meeting to meeting. So why were so many expectations riding h

Madhucon Projects volume jumps

about 11 years ago

Madhucon Projects is showing some tremendous surge in volumes today morning. From a 2-week average of some 7600 shares, 75,000 shares have changed hands today in the morning session alone. Intra day, the stock went up 9% to Rs.57.80. The company announced yesterday after market ho ...

Hexaware is up over 4%

about 13 years ago

Hexware is doing very well today morning, currently up over 4% at Rs.125.60, with an intra day high at Rs.128. Volumes are pretty robust at almost 3.5 lakh shares being traded today morning. The stock is up on the storm being created by the open offer. PE Fund Chrys Capital, which holds 9.6% ...

Prasol Chemicals

about 1 month ago

Unattractive
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Varmora Granito

about 25 days ago

Very Pricey
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HD Fire Protect

about 8 days ago

Fundamentally Firing
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Hind Media

about 17 years ago

Price Band : Rs. - to Rs. -
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Prataap Snacks

about 9 years ago

Verdict :Margins as thin as its wafers
Subscription Start Date :22 Sep 2017 End Date :26 Sep 2017
Issue Size : Rs. 482 crore, Issue Type : Fresh cum OFS
Price Band : Rs.930 to Rs. 938
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Overall Subscription : 47.48x
QIB : 77.58x,HNI :101.52x,Retail :8.2x,Other :1.45x
Listing Date : 05 Oct 2017, , Listing Price : 1250

Devyani International

about 5 years ago

Verdict :Do not place an order!
Subscription Start Date :4 Aug 2021 End Date :6 Aug 2021
Issue Size : 1838, Issue Type : Fresh cum OFS
Price Band : Rs.86 to Rs. 90
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Overall Subscription : 117x
QIB : 95x,HNI :213x,Retail :39.5x,Other :4.7x
Listing Date : 16 Aug 2021, , Listing Price : 141

Gopal Snacks

about 3 years ago

Fully Valued for regional play and flat financials
Subscription Start Date :6 Mar 2024 End Date :11 Mar 2024
Issue Size : Rs. 650 cr, Issue Type : OFS
Price Band : Rs.381 to Rs. 401
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Overall Subscription : 9.02x
QIB : 17.5x,HNI :9.5x,Retail :4.01x,Other :6.87x
Listing Date : 14 Mar 2024, , Listing Price : 350

Knack Packaging

about 4 months ago

Packed for Growth
Subscription Start Date :1 Jul 2026 End Date :3 Jul 2026
Issue Size : Rs. 440 cr, Issue Type : Fresh cum OFS
Price Band : Rs.161 to Rs. 170
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Overall Subscription : 83x
QIB : 154x,HNI :140x,Retail :20x,Other :9.4x
Listing Date : 8 Jul 2026, , Listing Price : 188