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Markets volatile as sentiment remains jittery

The broader markets gained with mid-caps and small-caps rising nearly 0.3% on the BSE.

Markets rebound from day lows as Nikkei recovers

BSE Capital Goods index has surged by almost 2% followed by counters like Realty, Metal, Power, Oil & Gas, Banks and PSU, all gaining by 1% ...

Sun Pharma down as Taro Q4 margins decline

Shares of Sun Pharma were down 2.7% at Rs 979 after its oversubsidiary Taro Pharmaceutical reported lower-than-expected operating profit margin ...

Markets slip as Nikkei drops 6% from day highs

Tata Motors, SBI, TCS, Sun Pharma, Infosys, ITC and Bharti Airtel were the names weighing down the indices.

BHEL slips on concerns over margins, order inflows

Shares of BHEL were down 2% at Rs 192 on worries over slow execution, pressure on margins and lack of fresh orders.

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Retail investors' return remains elusive for the Indian market

Several have invested heavily in mid-cap stocks that are down 50-60% of their peak values in Jan 2008

Equity funds' performance at worst level in 5 quarters

Trend largely attributable to the more volatile small- and mid-cap stocks

Insight: India Worst 20

Anything which could be reviewed quarterly and more could be considered passive

Analysts' corner

Larsen & Toubro & Tilaknagar Industries

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Nifty to remain bullish above 6,150

The markets began the week on a dismal note, falling about two per cent on Monday. However, they recovered and rallied to end the week on a ...

Today's picks

Nifty, YES Bank, JP Associates, Lupin & IDFC

Today's picks

Nifty, Bank Nifty, Reliance Infra, HDFC & M&M

Today's picks

Nifty, Tata Steel, JP Associates, Bharti Airtel & Ranbaxy

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Traders cut bearish bets in May F&O series

About 70% of stock futures contracts in the April series were rolled over to May, compared to the 3-month average of 78%

Derivative market report for Monday: Angel Broking

Nifty PCR-OI has decreased from 0.88 to 0.81 levels. The total OI of the market is Rs. 1,20,914/- cr. and the stock futures OI is Rs.24,564/-

Web Special: Trends and strategies in the F&O segment

Check out the F&O trends for select stocks with Chandan Taparia, Derivative Analyst at Anand Rathi

Web special: Trends in the derivatives segment

Check out the F&O trends for select index stocks with Chetan Jain, Deputy Manager (Derivative Desk) at Anand Rathi

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Nickel softens 0.4% on profit-bookings

Weak trend in overseas market influenced nickel futures here6

Lead edges up on spot demand

Prices rose speculators created fresh positions

Zinc up 0.4% on global cues

Prices rose as speculators created fresh positions

Copper rises marginally on spot demand, global cues

Increased buying by speculators supported the trade

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Rupee down 10 paise at 55.69/dollar in early trade

Appreciation of the US currency overseas affects rupee

Bonds end mixed on buying, selling bouts

Call money rates finished lower at the overnight call money market

Rupee pulls off 8-1/2 month lows as exporters sell

The currency closes at 55.59/60 per dollar as exporters take advantage of a spike in the dollar

Rupee falls for fourth day on weak equities, importer demand

Analysts await clues from the Fed Chairman to provide signal about a potential end to its monetary stimulus programme on Wednesday

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Markets remain flat, Asian cues weigh on sentiments

Capital goods, Consumer durables and metal shares lead gainers list while IT and pharma shares decline

Glenmark slides after US arm recalls 3 drugs

Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceutical were down nearly 4% at Rs on report that the company's US arm Glenmark Generics has recalled some lots of ...

Hindustan Copper gains after robust Q4 earnings

Shares of Hindustan Copper were up 2% at Rs 99.40 after the compay reported robust net profit growth in the fourth quarter earnings despite ...

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Of future shocks and global complexities
Pratip Kar

Having acquitted itself creditably in its first 25 years, India's first independent statutory regulator for the financial sector needs to ready ...

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Preparing for volatility
Jamal Mecklai

Globally, equity markets are rocking. Driven by liquidity and a growing belief that the US economy is finally recovering, the Dow is at an ...

IPO News Rss icon

Justdial IPO subscribed 12 times on last day

The IPO of Justdial was subscribed 12 times over, with every share in this year's largest IPO receiving a dozen bids

Local search engine Just Dial IPO subscribed 50% on Day 1

The company has fixed the issue price band at Rs 470-543 and will give Rs 47 (10% to the floor price) discount to retail investors

Local search engine Just Dial's Rs 950-cr IPO opens tomorrow

The IPO, which does not have issue of fresh shares, would see promoters offloading 17.49 million shares

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Just Dial IPO: Expensive dial-in

It also provides consumers access to user reviews/ ratings which aids them in informed decisions

IPO review: Scotts Garments

The IPO price band of Rs 130-132 leaves little room for appreciation

Opal IPO: Niche play at attractive valuations

The company is coming out with a fresh issue of equity shares to raise Rs 13 cr

UPCOMING IPOs
IPO NAME OFFER PRICE OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE
India Finsec Ltd 10 24/05/2013 28/05/2013

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SBI's asset quality hasn't hit a bottom

Higher provisioning and operational costs eat into profitability

L&T: Q4 numbers disappoint, but valuations don't

Company has historically traded at 28% premium to the Sensex but now valuations on a par with the benchmark

Colgate: P&G's toothpaste foray will raise competitive pressures

While analysts expect relatively lesser impact for Colgate, high stock valuations will cap further upsides

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JM Financial 25.15 2208641 9.83
Kaveri Seed Co. 1350.00 9623 9.77
AP Paper 243.50 101579 9.12
United Spirits 2565.00 542107 6.36
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Wockhardt 1190.00 909155 -9.52
Info Edg.(India) 362.65 1521 -6.17
JBF Inds. 100.00 38582 -5.30
Apollo Hospitals 902.65 44850 -4.96
S Kumars Nation 4.58 492517 -4.78
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United Phosp. 156.90 201957 -0.03
Finolex Inds. 129.80 239763 3.67
Castrol India 344.40 29889 1.28
United Spirits 2565.00 542107 6.36
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
Wyeth 778.00 511 -0.85
MOIL 201.60 22573 -2.23
AIA Engg. 281.00 419 -1.06
Monnet Ispat 167.00 1363 -2.40
India Cements 70.75 329003 -2.62
Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013 | 03:09 PM IST
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
U B Holdings 39.45 538765 9.89
JM Financial 25.15 7263755 9.83
United Spirits 2570.30 2016331 6.61
Oswal Green Tech 20.85 65890 6.11
Usha Martin 24.10 31859 5.01
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Wockhardt 1165.50 4110211 -11.29
Apollo Hospitals 897.10 331805 -5.55
Info Edg.(India) 364.10 11874 -5.37
GTL Infra. 1.95 1393745 -4.88
JBF Inds. 100.60 98609 -4.82
Company Price (Rs) Volume Chg (%)
United Phosp. 156.95 1481664 -0.19
Castrol India 345.95 147921 1.62
Finolex Inds. 131.15 383161 4.50
United Spirits 2570.30 2016331 6.61
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Aanjaneya Life. 63.10 173513 -3.96
MOIL 201.40 73892 -1.97
AIA Engg. 276.30 1115 -2.71
Automotive Axles 254.00 905 -1.47
Simplex Infra 103.70 3139 -0.24
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DAX 8369.68 17.70 0.21
DJIA 15294.50 -12.67 -0.08
FTSE 100 6687.25 -9.54 -0.14