Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Canara Bank, HAL, HCL Tech, Meghmani Finechem

Zydus Cadila received tentative approval from the US health regulator to market Lenalidomide capsules used for the treatment of various types of cancers

Nifty futures on Singapore Exchange traded 43 points higher at 16,646 around 8.30 am, indicating a firm start for the benchmark indices on Wednesday.

Here are the top stocks to track in today's session:

HDFC Bank: In a partial relief to HDFC Bank, the Reserve Bank of India has allowed the lender to issue new credit cards, sources in the bank said. In December last year, the banking regulator had directed HDFC Bank not to issue new credit cards and halt all launches of its digital business-generating activities under its programme Digital 2.0. READ MORE

Canara Bank: The