Stockmarket

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here are some of the things you should know before the Indian markets open.<br /><br />

Fitch upgrade fails to enthuse St: Sensex below 19k, Apollo Tyres down 15%

The Indian markets opened in red this morning with the BSE Sensex down more than 200 points, trading below 19,000 as losses in Sun Pharma, ITC weighed.

MCX-SX to launch trading in futures and options from 15 May

Trading in F&O contracts would be available between 9.15 am and 5.30 pm, from Monday to Friday.<br /><br />

Budget 2013: How often have markets really cared about budget

While the markets may look forward to the Budget proposals with bated breath, HDFC Securities says markets will be driven more by changes in global risk appetite and liquidity conditions than anything else

Sensex flat but regains 20,000; all eyes on Budget 2013

Markets began the day on a flat day with no huge gainers as such after the fine print of the Reserve Bank of India 's monetary policy review statement disappointed investors.

Sensex up but will Winter Session be a dampener for mkts?

The winter session would be a crucial test for the government to not just resolve issues but also to prove its political acumen.

'Investors staying away from heavy asset, debt-burdened cos'

The asset light, cash generating companies are trading in high multiples. Banks stocks itself have a large dispersion while high leverage, asset heavy companies are trading at lower PE, said ICICI Securities today.

Sensex ends at 4-month low again, investors await IIP data

The Sensex fell by 59 points to 16,420, its lowest since 16th January. Nifty closed flat and just around the 5,000 level. The market breath was weak.

CLSA cuts Sensex target to 19,000

CLSA cut its target for the BSE Sensex to 19,000 from 20,000, citing risks such as the widening current account and fiscal deficits, as well as the uncertainty over foreign taxation.

Thomas Cook India up 10% on stake sale news

Shares in Thomas Cook (India) Ltd rose as much as 16 percent in early trade on Thursday, a day after its UK-based parent Thomas Cook Group Plc said it will look to sell its stake in the Indian travel operator.