HDFC Bank was the top gainer on the Sensex. It touched an intraday high of Rs 2,191.00 and an intraday low of Rs 2,098. At 14:38 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 2,185, up Rs 88.20, or 4.21%.
The onion traders lobby has forced the Central Government to lift the ban on exporting onions. The Group of Ministers on Food met in New Delhi on Thursday and decided to lift the ban on onion exports. The rate of exporting onions has been fixed at $600 per tonne.
Emkay Global Financial Services has come out with a report on Budget preveiw 2011-12.
MLR Securities is bullish on Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 126 in its February 16, 2011 research report.
SBI Mutual Fund has launch SBI Capital Protection Oriented Fund Series II, which is expected to appeal to investors with low to medium risk appetite given the volatile and uncertain equity markets, HNIs in the highest tax bracket, as also Provident Funds and Trusts looking to invest in equity markets, but requiring capital protection as well.
Infosys inaugurates first Software Development Block (I) at Technopark Campus II (SEZ) with a Total Investment of Rs.180 crore
Equity benchmarks rallied further with one percent gain at 13:59 hours - the Nifty was inching up towards 5550 level, supported by financial, metal, auto, capital goods, select healthcare and technology companies' shares.
KRChoksey is bullish on Sabero Organics and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 49 in its February 16, 2011 research report.
Pipavav Shipyard is in tech pact with US-based Co Northrop Grumman, reports CNBC-TV18. It touched an intraday high of Rs 83.90 and an intraday low of Rs 80.10. At 13:49 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 83.25, up Rs 2.95, or 3.67%.
The controversial S-Band spectrum deal between ISRO's commercial arm Antrix and private firm Devas Multimedia was scrapped on Thursday.
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PINC Research is bullish on McNally Bharat Engineering (MBEL) and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 275 in its February 15, 2011 research report.
Jubilant Life Sciences touched a 52-week low of Rs 168.50. At 13:36 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 171.20, down Rs 13.60, or 7.36%.
Prabhudas Lilladher is bullish on Tata Power Company (TPC) and has recommended accumulate rating on the stock with a target of Rs 1392 in its February 14, 2011 research report.
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Hindalco Industries and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 238 in its February 14, 2011 research report.
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BNP Paribas, France's biggest listed bank, missed forecasts for fourth-quarter profit on Thursday after it booked a 534 million euro (USD 722.6 million) charge on the value of its stake in insurer AXA.
Anand Rathi Securities is bullish on Tulip Telecom and has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 225 in its February 11, 2011 research report.
Dena Bank touched an intraday high of Rs 99.80 and an intraday low of Rs 97.10. At 12:30 hrs the share was quoting at Rs 99.40, up Rs 2.35, or 2.42%.
In search of cheap, reliable treatment, foreign tourists are combining sightseeing with doctor’s appointments in Jaipur.
The benchmark Nifty strengthened in afternoon trade today after a consolidation seen since Tuesday and started trading above the 5500-mark amid a choppy trade.
Sharekhan has come out with a report on Budget expectation for the year 2010-2011.
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India's food inflation eased to a two-month low in early February on moderating prices of onions and other vegetables, amid expectations the government may announce fresh measures to boost productivity for key staples in the upcoming budget.