Sesa Goa has dipped 4% to Rs 214 on reports that a panel appointed by the Supreme Court has recommended a ban on mining in the iron ore-rich areas of Tumkur and Chitradurga in the state of Karanatka.

Sesa Goa at 52-week low on mining ban report

Business Standard

The markets changed lanes from the negative to the positive and back to the negative, in the run up to the late morning trades. The BSE Sensex is at 16,142, down 14 points and the S&amp;P CNX is at 4,830, down 16 points.

Markets trade sideways, Sensex down 15pts

Ramky Infrastructure plunged 16% at Rs 226, also its all-time low on the BSE. Aurobindo Pharma and Navabharat Ventures are dipped 9% each at Rs 125 and Rs 176, respectively in morning trades.

Aurobindo Pharma, Ramky Infra dip on buzz of CBI raid

Amtek Auto is currently trading marginally higher at Rs 140, bouncing back more than 10%, after the company announced buyback plans.

Amtek Auto rebounds 10% on buyback plans

The turnover of the 23 commodity exchanges in the country has risen by 57.50% to Rs 53,11,356 crore as of July in the current fiscal on the back of increased trade in bullion and farm items, the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) said.

Commexes turnover up 57% till July of FY12

Press Trust of India

Sensex ends (provisional) at 16,343 - up 200 points.

Sensex ends up 200pts

Markets started the week on a strong note with both the Sensex and the Nifty clocking gains of over 1% by close. Earlier in the day, the Sensex touched a low of 16,046 amidst volatility as weakness persisted in interest rate sensitive stocks.

Markets end up as oil stocks gain

Simplifying the procedure for investors entering the capital market, regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) today said they need to sign only one trading account opening form and not a multiple set of documents.

Sebi simplifies trading account opening procedures

Market regulator the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) today said new investors would now have to pay an extra Rs 150 for investment of Rs 10,000 and above in mutual funds, while the charge would be Rs 100 for existing investors.

Sebi imposes Rs 150 transaction fee on new MF investments

Most analysts on the Street agree on Monday&rsquo;s rise of 200 points in the Sensex is only a temporary pullback, as fundamental factors still worry investors. This, however, has not stopped them predicting a significant rise in the indices in the near future.

Experts predict 6-7% gains in Nifty

Amar Ambani, head research (India private clients), IIFL, tells Puneet Wadhwa that India&rsquo;s valuations have become reasonable in absolute terms and the risk-reward has turned favourable for long-term investors, though some concerns exist.

Q&A: Amar Ambani, IIFL

Adding to the recent churn in equities businesses in India, Jaideep Goswami, head of equities of Daiwa Capital Markets, has put in his papers. According to sources, Goswami, who has about 17 years of experience in equity, quit last week and is likely to join ICICI Securities as equities head.

Daiwa's equity head Jaideep Goswami quits

Say enough correction already; monthly net investment hits 24-month high.

With blood on the Street, fund houses turn buyers

Firms with significant global exposure may contribute to downgrades.

Global woes for Sensex earnings 

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has put in place an elaborate framework for regulating large distributors selling mutual funds (MFs). It has put in place strict guidelines for asset management companies (AMCs) employing these distributors.

More Sebi chains on MF distributors

99 Cents Only Stores rose the most in more than five months following a report that Apollo Global Management LLC will make an offer for the chain.

99 Cents up on Apollo bid

David Pezarkar, head of equities at Daiwa AMC tells Puneet Wadhwa about investments in developing markets, US quantitative easing and the macroeconomic developments in India.

Market Voice: David Pezarkar, Daiwa AMC

Markets may notch marginal gains in opening trades following positive cues from Asia.

Pre-market: Positive opening on cards

Coal India has dipped 3% at Rs 383 on reports on reports that the labour unions have demanded a 100% jump in salaries&mdash; a demand that would put the company under financial strain.

CIL dips on worries of 100% jump in wage cost

Shares of GTL and GTL Infrastructure are trading higher by more than 5% each in an otherwise subdued market on reports that global private equity giants plan to buyout the company&rsquo;s assets.

GTL, GTL Infra gain on buzz of buyouts by global PE's

The markets had a firm closing after recovering from the day's low in noon trades. The Sensex, which had dropped to a low of 16,213 in morning trades, recovered on the back of buying in technology and capital goods stocks as well as Reliance. The Sensex touched a high of 16,549 - recovering&nbsp; 334 points from the day's low. However, it pared some gains towards close and ended at 16,498 - up 157 points.

Markets gain, IT stocks surge

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