Market may open weak ahead of Budget;

Indian Indices:

The market snapped its four-session rally Monday to end flat with a negative bias as it readied for the upcoming Union Budget on February 1. Apart from the Economic Survey, which will be tabled in Parliament today, quarterly results of ICICI Bank and Bajaj Auto will be keenly watched.

The market may see a weak opening as the Street readies for the Union Budget on Wednesday. Weakness in global markets, particularly the US indices after Trump's renewed stance on H1-B visas, may also weigh in on the Indian market. The downbeat mood was also reflected in the SGX Nifty which was trading flat with a negative bias.

Among Asian markets, stronger yen pushed down the Nikkei over a percent. The index was also weak ahead of Bank of Japan’s key monetary policy decision. The Hang Seng index was down around 0.06 percent, almost flat with a negative bias.

Global Market:

In the US, equities closed lower, notching their worst day of the year, as a new measure taken by the US President Donald Trump on immigration sent jitters through the market.

In Europe, markets too closed lower after Trump's introduction of a travel ban on refugees coming from seven Muslim-majority countries prompted investor concern. The FTSE 100 was down nearly one percent, while the DAX fell more than a percent.

Major Headlines of the day:

Union Bank board meeting on February 23 to consider issue of shares on preferential basis to Government of India

Shree Cement approved setting up of plant in Karnataka

Tata Power subsidiary issued non-convertible debentures worth Rs 1,200 crore

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs  607.36 the cash segment on Monday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 40.04 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: BAJAJAUTO, CADILAHC, CENTURYTEX, DABUR, ICICIBANK, IDFC, IOC, JSWSTEEL, KSCL, ONGC, UCOBANK, OIL INDIA, SHOPPERSTOP, CAPITAL FIRST, SRTRANSFIN, TCI EXP

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Gap down start likely: Trumpless move spoils Monday morning

Indian Indices:

Indian shares are likely to witness a weak opening as the global markets look unsupportive with SGX Nifty trading 47 points lower

Benchmark indices are seen subdued today as sentiment took a hit after US President Donald Trump's order temporarily halting immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries, and as index major Larsen and Toubro cut its sales growth and order inflow guidance for the current financial year.

Indian shares rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday to post their biggest weekly gain in eight months, helped by a rally in financial firms and optimism ahead of the annual federal budget next week. The S&P BSE Sensex and CNX Nifty rose 0.63%-0.45% each

For the week, the Sensex jumped 847.96 points or 3.13% to settle at 27,882.46. The Nifty surged 291.90 points or 3.49% to settle at 8,641.25.

Global Market:

Asian share markets and U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after President Donald Trump introduced immigration curbs that sparked criticism at home and abroad, adding to fears that his 'America First' policy may prove destabilizing for the rest of the world.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index was down as the dollar weakened against major currencies after Trump's order temporarily halting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Markets in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore are closed for Lunar New Year.

Key US indices ended mixed on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average index and S&P 500 index closing marginally lower, as initial Oct-Dec gross domestic product data fell short of expectations.

Major Headlines of the day:

Maruti increases vehicle prices ranging from Rs1,500 to Rs8,014

IOC’s Paradip refinery faces withdrawal of sales tax deferment

Larsen & Toubro bags Rs1,286 crore order for construction jobs

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs  211.77 the cash segment on Friday  while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 482.5 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: GRANULES, THYROCARE, ZYDUSWELL, KITEX, TECHM, BAJFINSV, INFOEDGE, VGUARD, SHREECEM, DALMIA SUGAR.BAJFINANCE, DISHTV, GRASIM, HDFC, MONSANTO.

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Strong opening on D-Street on upbeat Asian stocks

Indian Indices:

Indian markets are poised to extend rally on Wednesday as investors shrugged off global concerns and shifted focus to Union Budget 2017-18 which will be presented on February 1, tracking firm global cues. SGX Nifty is trading 25.00 points higher. The market may some volatility in the holiday shortened week with the January expiry happening a day ahead of Republic Day holiday.

Investors would also react to earnings reports of index heavyweights such as, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki and Wipro, which will test the nerves of the traders with their financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.

Global Market:

Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, getting a lift from record finishes on Wall Street on hopes the new U.S. administration will push up growth through a spending boost.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq set record highs on Tuesday in a broad rally led by financial and technology stocks. The advance comes as quarterly earnings season heats up and investors become optimistic that clarity on President Donald Trump's economic policies will be forthcoming.

Europe's earnings season got off to a rocky start on Tuesday with profit warnings from BT Group and Aryzta sending their shares sharply lower.

Major Headlines of the day:

Inox emerges as top bidder for SRS Cinemas acquisition

TTK Prestige partners with SME lending start-up Innoviti Payment

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is looking to sell its US subsidiary, Ohm Laboratories

Trend in FII flows:The FIIs were net buyers of Rs  93.95 the cash segment on Tuesday  while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 533.49 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: ALEMBIC PHARMA, ARVIND, ASHOKLEY, EXIDE, IDFC, IBULREALEST, INDIAN BANK, IRB, MARUTI, KOTAKBANK, RAYMOND, TATAELXI, UPL, WIPRO.

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Positive opening on D-Street;

Indian Indices:

Indian markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, tracking firm cues from fellow Asian peers. SGX Nifty is trading 14.50 points higher.

Investors shrugged off concerns over Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and shifted focus to Union Budget 2017-18 which will be presented on February 1. The Street will be cautious on global cues as well as key earnings later in the day.

Indian shares ended higher on Monday as bargain-hunting lifted recently hit stocks, though sentiment remained cautious ahead of the federal budget next week. The S&P BSE Sensex and CNX Nifty rose 0.31%-0.50% each.

Global Market:

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday morning after the dollar weakened to a seven-week low against the yen overnight, while concerns about the impact of US President Donald Trump's protectionist views continued to weigh on sentiment.

US stocks closed down Monday, but off session lows of the day as investors wrestled with uncertainty over the policies of President Donald Trump and as a batch of corporate quarterly results came out mixed.

European stocks dipped on Thursday, though Zodiac Aerospace's shares surged after a takeover offer by France's Safran and Moneysupermarket.com also jumped after it reported strong results.

Major Headlines of the day:

SAIL begins production of World’s longest single rail

Suzlon bags 50.4 MW order from power utility in Gujarat

Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic anti-depressant tablets

Solar subsidies likely to end, sops for manufacturing on anvil

Trend in FII flows:The FIIs were net buyers of Rs  -288.80 the cash segment on Monday  while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 519.99as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: PNBHSG FIN, NILKAMAL, IDBIBANK, HCL TECH, ZENSARTECH, L&T FIN, INOX LEISURE, AJANTA, PHARMA, BHAARFIN, BHARTIAIRTEL, BIOCON, CROMPTON, HDFCBANK, KTKBANK, M&MFIN, TVSMOT, WOCKPHARMA, ZEEL

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Markets likely to open lower;

Indian Indices:

Indian equities are set to open lower on Monday, tracking mixed cues from fellow Asian peers, as investors remained wary over Donald Trump’s protectionist policies which would hurt Indian exports industry, especially IT and Pharma, which have a significant contribution to Indian economy. SGX Nifty is trading 12.50 points lower.

The volatility will remain high in the holiday shortened week with the January expiry happening a day ahead of Republic Day holiday.

Investors would also react to earnings reports of index heavyweights such as, Hindustan Unilever, Idea Cellular and Bharti Infratel, which will test the nerves of the traders with their financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.

Indian shares fell by 1% on Friday to post their first weekly fall in four as Axis Bank slumped after it posted disappointing results, dragging down other. lenders. The S&P BSE Sensex and CNX Nifty dipped 1%-1.02% each.

Global Market:

Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Monday as shares of exporters fell on a stronger yen, while sentiment was subdued on concerns over newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade view.

US market closed modestly higher Friday, came against the backdrop of the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president. Investors also had their eye on the latest batch of corporate earnings. No key data to watch in US today.

European markets closed flat as investors cautiously awaited the inauguration of soon-to-be U.S. President Donald Trump.

Major Headlines of the day:

Bilt Paper parent in talks to raise about Rs400 crore.

BSE IPO issue opens today. Price band 805 to 806.

Deep Industries Ltd receives LOA from Cairn India for contract worth Rs36.72 crores

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs -26.34 the cash segment on Tuesday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs -175.48 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: MCDOWELL, ULTRATECH,  PERSISTENT,  NAVINFLUORINE, L&T TECH, UNICHEM LAB, HUL, TATACOMM, INFRATEL, CHENNAI PETRO, QUESS CORP, ASIAN

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Looks like a blurry Day on Dalal Street

Indian Indices:

Indian equities are set to open on a flat note on Friday as investors maintained caution ahead of US President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration later in the day

Muted trend in the SGX Nifty Index Futures for January delivery, which were trading at 8,425.00, down by 16.50 points or 0.20 per cent, at 11:00 AM Singapore time, also signaled a flat start for Sensex.

Technology stocks may also be in focus as pressure on back of talks of re-introduction of Immigration Bill continues. On Thursday, the Indian equity benchmarks ended tad higher in lackluster trade amid sustained buying by retail and foreign portfolio investors coupled with rally in index heavyweights such as ONGC, ITC, ONGC, Tata Motors and Reliance Industries.

The 30-share barometer index of Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex closed trade at 27308.6, up by 50.96 points or by 0.19 per cent, and the NSE Nifty ended at 8435.1, up by 18.1 points or by 0.22 per cent.

Global Market:

Asian markets slipped in morning trade as risk sentiment soured ahead of Trump’s event. Investors now await key data from China as it is set to announce its GDP, retail sales as well as industrial production figures on Friday.

The European markets oscillated between small gains and losses over the course of Thursday’s session before closing marginally lower. The markets pared their early losses after announcement from the ECB, which left its key interest rates unchanged for the seventh consecutive policy announcement.

The US markets closed lower, with real estate falling around 1 percent, as investors eagerly awaited Trump's inauguration. The U.S. stocks finished lower on Thursday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling in a fifth straight session as investors exercised caution ahead of president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday.

Major Headlines of the day:

Motherson has offered 23.55 euros per PKC share, representing a 51 percent premium to PKC's closing price on Thursday.

Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty on 7 cement companies, the amount totaling to Rs 206 crore.

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro has won orders worth Rs 1700 crore in its construction services business.

Trend in FII flows:The FIIs were net buyers of Rs -132.26 the cash segment on Thursday  while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 379.63as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: IBULHSGFIN, JSWENERGY, RBL BANK, CANBK, ATUL, JYOTY LAB, RALLIES INDIA, ADANIPOWER, SINTEX, SBBJ, NIITLTD

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Markets to open positive, but profit booking pares gains.

Indian Indices:

Indian equities are set to open on flat note on Thursday, tracking mixed cues from fellow Asian peers as Wall Street ended on subdued note in overnight trade, as investors remained wary ahead of Donald Trump’s taking charged on Friday.

Muted trend in the SGX Nifty Index Futures for January delivery, which were trading at 8,431.00, down by 4.00 points or 0.05 per cent, at 10:50 AM Singapore time, also signaled a flat start for Sensex.

Banking stocks will remain in focus today as slew of private sector lender such as Axis Bank, Federal Bank, Lakshmi Vilash Bank and YES Bank will release their earnings report later today.

Banking stocks will remain in focus today as slew of private sector lender such as Axis Bank, Federal Bank, Lakshmi Vilash Bank and YES Bank will release their earnings report later today.

Global Market:

Asian markets are trading mixed. Japan’s Nikkei 225 is trading with gains of over 1% at 19,104.09, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s Shanghai Composite are trading in the red with losses of 0.30% and 0.20%, respectively.

The European markets were stuck in a sideways trend throughout Wednesday’s trading session. Investors were in a cautious mood ahead of Thursday’s policy meeting of the European Central Bank. Germany’s DAX gained 0.51 per cent, while CAC 40 of France slipped 0.13 per cent. The FTSE 100 of U.K. increased 0.38 per cent

The U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday. The S&P 500 gaining 4 points to close at 2,271 and the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 16 points to close at 5,555, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked the trend to close at 19,804 with loss of 22 points.

Major Headlines of the day:

Glenmark Pharma  gets tentative US FDA nod for Olmesartan Medoxomil tablets (used to treat high blood pressure)

IRB Infrastructure gets Ind AAA rating for its InvIT

Cipla unit Goldencross Pharma signs pact to sell 100 percent equity stake in Four M Propack to Shriji Polymers for Rs 13.5 crore

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs 319.14 the cash segment on Tuesday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 245.03as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: AXIS BANK, YESBANK, FEDERAL BANK, DB CORP, UJJIVAN, LAXMI VILAS, MINDTREE, GALLANT ISPAT.

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Flat opening seen on Dalal Street

Indian Indices:

Indian markets are set to open flat to lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in fellow Asian peers as Wall Street ended lower in overnight trade, as investors remained wary ahead of Donald Trump’s taking charged on Friday. SGX Nifty is trading 12.50 points higher.

Shares of Sasken, Muthtfn, Kirlosind and KPIT will also remain in limelight as they will release their earnings report later today.

Indian shares eased marginally on Tuesday as oil-to-telecoms conglomerate RIL dragged on the market over concerns about spending at its telecom unit that overshadowed better-than-expected Q3 earnings. The S&P BSE Sensex and CNX Nifty fell 0.19%-0.18% each.

Global Market:

Japanese stocks fell to five-week lows on Wednesday, hurt by the yen's rapid appreciation and as investors were cautious ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday.

European shares ended flat on Tuesday, coming off lows after British Prime Minister Theresa May provided some clarity on her country's plans to leave the European Union.

US stocks fell on Tuesday, with financials, transports and other big post-election gainers losing ground as earnings season kicked into gear. Also weighing on stocks were concerns about protectionist trade policies. Key data to watch in US today are Consumer price Index and Industrial Production.

Major Headlines of the day:

Indian Hotels to raise Rs495 crore via private placement of NCDs.

Sadbhav Infra to sell 9% in Maharashtra Border Post to DTC Toll.

Mercator sets QIP share issue price at Rs.40.75/sh; to allocate 2.5 cr shares

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs 142.21the cash segment on Tuesday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs -607.23as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS:KPIT, TRIDENT, INTL PAPER, STERLITE TECH, HATSON AGRO, HINDUSTAN MEDIA, MUTHUTFN

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Sensex, Nifty to open on a positive note

Indian Indices:

Monday’s trading session was clearly of consolidation as Indian equity markets appeared a bit fatigued and remained in directionless trajectory throughout the day. However, markets managed to end the session in positive terrain on the back of bargain buying and short covering. However, gains remained capped on the reports that India’s WPI firmed up in December, led by higher inflation in non-food products. The market breadth remained optimistic, with 1545 shares on the gaining side against 1215 shares on the losing side, while 194 shares remained unchanged. Finally, the BSE Sensex surged 50.11 points to 27288.17, while the CNX Nifty rose 12.45 points to end above the psychological level of 8400.

Global Market:

Asian stocks and the pound sagged on Tuesday ahead of a speech by British Prime Minister Theresa May that could have implications for broader risk sentiment.

European stocks closed lower on Monday as investors awaited more details on UK’s Brexit plan and the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. later this week. The CAC ended the session with losses of 0.82 per cent at 4882.18; the DAX shed 74.47 points to end at 11554.71, while UK’s FTSE ended the session lower by 0.15 per cent at 7327.13.

US financial markets remained shut on Monday to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, giving investors time to regroup ahead of the fourth-quarter earnings season, which is expected to pick up pace after the holiday.

Major Headlines of the day:

Delta Corp Ltd. opened today at Rs 138 per share, gaining Rs 3.85 per share or 2.85%.

Havells India opened today at Rs 382.35 per share, gaining Rs 0.95 per share or 0.25%.

Mastek opened today at Rs 176.45 per share, gaining Rs 0.55 per share or 0.31%.

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs – 347.25  the cash segment on Tuesday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs 203.45 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: NIIT TECH, HAVELLS, CANFIN HOMES, DELTA CORP.

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Indices signal bearish start on global chaos

Indian Indices:

Indian shares are likely to witness a weak opening as the global markets look unsupportive with SGX Nifty trading 24.00 points lower.

Indian equities are poised to open flat and may continue to consolidate on Monday, tracking weak cues from fellow Asian peers, ahead of key earnings result later in the day. Bearish trend in the SGX Nifty Index Futures for January delivery, which were trading at 8,400.00, down by 24.00 points or 0.29 per cent, at 10:56 AM Singapore time, also signaled a negative start for Sensex.

Shares of Reliance Industries, LIC Housing Finance, Geometric and Dewan Housing Finance Corporation will also remain in limelight as they will release their earnings report later today.

The 30-share barometer index of Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex closed trade at 27238.06, down by 9.1 points or by 0.03 per cent, and the NSE Nifty ended at 8400.35, down by 6.85 points or by 0.08 per cent.

Global Market:

US markets President-elect Donald Trump has warned the United States will impose a border tax of 35 percent on cars that German carmaker BMW plans to build at a new plant in Mexico and export to the U.S. market.

European shares rose on Monday, led higher by banks stocks, with Britain's blue chip index finishing at an all-time high after extending a record winning streak to 14 days.

Sterling slid to three-month lows in Asia on Monday with investors again spooked by concerns over Britain's exit from the European Union, while U.S. policy uncertainty lingered ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Major Headlines of the day:

Maruti Suzuki launches Compact crossover car Ignis

OMCs increase petrol price by Rs0.42/litre and diesel price by Rs1.03/litre

DCB Bank posts strong Q3FY17 results with PAT growth of 25% YoY

Trend in FII flows: The FIIs were net buyers of Rs - 117.59in the cash segment on Friday while the DIIs were net sellers of Rs - 473.50 as per the provisional figures.

UPCOMING RESULTS: RELIANCE, LIC HOUSING, DHFL

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