Closing Bell: Nifty ends January series above 10,800; Sensex surges 665 points

Sharp increase in FY19 fiscal deficit could dampen market sentiment

Most experts said the likely increase in the fiscal deficit to some extent seems to have priced in by the market, but if it is a sharp increase then there could be a negative reaction

Focus is on infra theme ahead of Budget 2019; experts bet on L&T

Most experts expect the government to tweak GST rates for infrastructure- related sectors including housing instead of major increase in spending. The government always spends big chunk of money on infrastructure through various segments including railway, roads, construction, etc.

Bulls rule as Sensex soars over 500 points; here are 5 factors driving the rally

The Sensex rose nearly 600 points, while the Nifty hit 10,800 in the afternoon. Buying was visible across all sectors, with maximum gains seen among banks, technology names as well as energy sector.

Bajaj Auto Q3 FY19 review: Margins disappoint, outlook positive

Highlights: - Strong volume growth both in domestic and international markets - Operating margin continues to be under pressure - Business outlook for the company is weak for short-term, positive for long-term - Accumulate in staggered manner -------------------------------------------------- Bajaj Auto's quarterly result was a mixed bag wherein topline continued to witness a strong growth and operating margin posted significant decline.