IRB INFRA. share price has zoomed 7% and is presently trading at Rs 69.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,333 (up 0.7%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE REALTY Index today is IRB INFRA. (up 7.3%).

GODREJ PROPERTIES (down 0.4%) and SOBHA LIMITED (down 1.8%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, IRB INFRA. has moved down from Rs 118 to Rs 69, registering a loss of Rs 48 (down 41.1%).

On the other hand, the BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,333, loss of 650 points (down 32.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE REALTY Index stocks during this same period were [param_historic_top3].

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,083 (up 2.0%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.3%), BAJAJ FINANCE (up 3.3%) and TCS (up 3.0%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.8%) and MARUTI SUZUKI (up 2.7%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are HDFC and BAJAJ FINANCE.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,377 (up 1.9%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include HINDALCO (up 4.5%), HUL (up 4.2%) and ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 3.7%). Other gainers include GAIL (up 3.6%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 3.4%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,083, registering a loss of 6,194 points (down 16.18%).

IRB INFRA. Financial Update...

IRB INFRA. net profit down at Rs 2 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 2.6% to Rs 17.4 billion during the period as against Rs 17.9 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, IRB INFRA. reported 7.2% increase in net profit to Rs 8.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 7.9 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 17.8% to Rs 67 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of IRB INFRA., based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 3.1x.

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CYIENT share price has plunged 6% and is presently trading at Rs 219.

Meanwhile, the BSE IT Index is at 13,667 (up 1.2%).

Among the top losers in the BSE IT Index today is CYIENT (down 5.6%).

FIRSTSOURCE SOL. (up 2.6%) and ORACLE FINANCIAL (up 2.5%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, CYIENT has moved down from Rs 568 to Rs 219, registering a loss of Rs 349 (down 61.4%)..

The BSE IT has moved down from 15,682 to 13,667, loss of 2,015 points (down 12.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE IT Index stocks during this same period were INFIBEAM AVENUES (up 14.6%) and NIIT TECHNOLOGIES (up 10.1%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.8%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 3.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and SBI.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.1%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.35%).

CYIENT Financial Update...

CYIENT net profit stood at Rs 1 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 924 million a year ago. Net Sales declined 6.9% to Rs 11.1 billion during the period as against Rs 11.9 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, CYIENT reported 13.3% increase in net profit to Rs 4.8 billion compared to net profit of Rs 4.2 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 17.9% to Rs 46 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of CYIENT, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 5.1x.

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BANK OF MAHARASHTRA share price has zoomed 9% and is presently trading at Rs 10.

Meanwhile, the BSE BANKEX Index is at 22,787 (up 2.1%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE BANKEX Index today is BANK OF MAHARASHTRA (up 8.6%).

Over the last one year, BANK OF MAHARASHTRA has moved down from Rs 15 to Rs 10, registering a loss of Rs 5 (down 35.9%).

On the other hand, the BSE BANKEX has moved down from 32,704 to 22,787, loss of 9,917 points (down 30.4%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE BANKEX Index stocks during this same period were [param_historic_top3].

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.8%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 3.0%), INDUSIND BANK (up 2.9%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.8%). Other gainers include AXIS BANK (up 2.7%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 2.5%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and SBI.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.1%), INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.8%) and HUL (up 3.2%). Other gainers include HINDALCO (up 2.5%) and ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 2.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.35%).

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA Financial Update...

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA net profit declined 103.6% YoY to Rs 1 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 38 billion a year ago. Operating income rose 14.0% to Rs 30.2 billion during the period as against Rs 26.5 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, BANK OF MAHARASHTRA reported 328.3% increase in net profit to Rs 47.6 billion compared to net profit of Rs 11.1 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 2.2% to Rs 108 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of BANK OF MAHARASHTRA, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 6.7x.

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DR. REDDYS LAB share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 4,100.

Meanwhile, the BSE HEALTHCARE Index is at 15,318 (up 1.6%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE HEALTHCARE Index today is DR. REDDYS LAB (up 5.3%).

NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA LTD (down 0.3%) and IPCA LABS (down 0.5%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, DR. REDDYS LAB has moved up from Rs 2,943 to Rs 4,100, registering a gain of Rs 1,157 (up 37.2%).

On the other hand, the BSE HEALTHCARE has moved up from 14,034 to 15,318, registering a gain of 1,284 points (up 9.0%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE HEALTHCARE Index stocks during this same period were ABBOTT INDIA (up 145.8%), J.B.CHEMICALS (up 87.6%) and IPCA LABS (up 61.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.8%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 3.0%), INDUSIND BANK (up 2.9%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.8%). Other gainers include AXIS BANK (up 2.7%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 2.5%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and SBI.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.1%), INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.8%) and HUL (up 3.2%). Other gainers include HINDALCO (up 2.5%) and ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 2.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.35%).

DR. REDDYS LAB Financial Update...

DR. REDDYS LAB net profit down at Rs 6 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 5 billion a year ago. Net Sales rose 13.8% to Rs 44.0 billion during the period as against Rs 38.6 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, DR. REDDYS LAB reported 108.9% increase in net profit to Rs 19.1 billion compared to net profit of Rs 9.1 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 8.2% to Rs 154 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of DR. REDDYS LAB, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 40.9x.

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ASHOK LEYLAND share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 48.

Meanwhile, the BSE AUTO Index is at 12,741 (up 1.7%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE AUTO Index today is ASHOK LEYLAND (up 5.1%).

Over the last one year, ASHOK LEYLAND has moved down from Rs 86 to Rs 48, registering a loss of Rs 37 (down 43.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE AUTO has moved down from 18,491 to 12,741, loss of 5,750 points (down 31.2%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE AUTO Index stocks during this same period were MRF LTD. (up 11.8%) and BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES (up 6.4%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 3.3%), INDUSIND BANK (up 2.5%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.3%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.3%) and TATA STEEL (up 2.3%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and SBI.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.1%), INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.8%) and HUL (up 3.2%). Other gainers include HINDALCO (up 2.5%) and ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 2.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.54%).

ASHOK LEYLAND Financial Update...

ASHOK LEYLAND net profit down at Rs 278 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 4 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 36.5% to Rs 40.2 billion during the period as against Rs 63.3 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, ASHOK LEYLAND reported 19.7% increase in net profit to Rs 21.8 billion compared to net profit of Rs 18.2 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 11.0% to Rs 332 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of ASHOK LEYLAND, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 15.0x.

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NCC share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 25.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (up 1.3%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE REALTY Index today is NCC (up 5.4%).

Over the last one year, NCC has moved down from Rs 92 to Rs 25, registering a loss of Rs 68 (down 73.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.4%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE REALTY Index stocks during this same period were [param_historic_top3].

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 3.5%), HUL (up 3.0%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.6%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.3%) and AXIS BANK (up 2.3%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.6%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%), INDUSIND BANK (up 3.8%) and HUL (up 3.2%). Other gainers include INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.0%) and HINDALCO (up 2.9%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.52%).

NCC Financial Update...

NCC net profit down at Rs 1 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 32.5% to Rs 22.8 billion during the period as against Rs 33.8 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, NCC reported 153.1% increase in net profit to Rs 6.8 billion compared to net profit of Rs 2.7 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 53.7% to Rs 129 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of NCC, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 3.4x.

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HATHWAY CABLE share price has zoomed 11% and is presently trading at Rs 20.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 1.2%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE 500 Index today is HATHWAY CABLE (up 11.5%).

ADANI PORTS & SEZ and CARE RATING are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, HATHWAY CABLE has moved down from Rs 29 to Rs 20, registering a loss of Rs 9 (down 32.2%).

On the other hand, the BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 19.2%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 432.6%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 145.6%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 117.3%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.4%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 4.0%), HUL (up 3.2%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.6%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.5%) and ICICI BANK (up 2.4%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.4%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include INDUSIND BANK (up 3.9%), DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.5%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 3.2%). Other gainers include INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.2%) and HUL (up 2.9%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.71%).

HATHWAY CABLE Financial Update...

HATHWAY CABLE net profit declined 168.0% YoY to Rs 131 million for the quarter ended March 2020, compared to a loss of Rs 192 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 5.7% to Rs 1.5 billion during the period as against Rs 1.4 billion in January-March 2019.

For the year ended March 2019, HATHWAY CABLE reported 336.0% decrease in net profit to Rs 2.4 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.0 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 1.5% to Rs 16 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of HATHWAY CABLE, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 206.9x.

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CASTROL INDIA share price has zoomed 6% and is presently trading at Rs 131.

Meanwhile, the BSE OIL & GAS Index is at 11,694 (up 1.4%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE OIL & GAS Index today is CASTROL INDIA (up 5.7%).

Over the last one year, CASTROL INDIA has moved down from Rs 149 to Rs 131, registering a loss of Rs 18 (down 12.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE OIL & GAS has moved down from 15,092 to 11,694, loss of 3,398 points (down 22.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE OIL & GAS Index stocks during this same period were INDRAPRASTHA GAS (up 52.7%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 15.1%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.5%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 4.3%), HUL (up 3.3%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.9%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.7%) and AXIS BANK (up 2.4%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.4%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include INDUSIND BANK (up 3.9%), DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.5%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 3.2%). Other gainers include INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.2%) and HUL (up 2.9%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.63%).

CASTROL INDIA Financial Update...

CASTROL INDIA net profit stood at Rs 3 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 2.1% to Rs 10.1 billion during the period as against Rs 10.3 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended December 2018, CASTROL INDIA reported 2.4% increase in net profit to Rs 7.1 billion compared to net profit of Rs 6.9 billion during FY17.

Revenue of the company grew 1.4% to Rs 39 billion during FY18.

The current Price to earnings ratio of CASTROL INDIA, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 15.6x.

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TV18 BROADCAST share price has zoomed 10% and is presently trading at Rs 20.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 1.5%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE 500 Index today are TV18 BROADCAST (up 10.1%) and HATHWAY CABLE (up 13.5%).

PAGE INDUSTRIES and SCHAEFFLER INDIA LTD (down 0.1%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, TV18 BROADCAST has moved down from Rs 30 to Rs 20, registering a loss of Rs 10 (down 33.8%).

On the other hand, the BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 19.0%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 433.0%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 146.0%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 119.0%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 4.7%), KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 3.3%) and HUL (up 3.0%). Other gainers include AXIS BANK (up 2.7%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.7%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.4%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include INDUSIND BANK (up 4.6%), DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.9%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 3.1%). Other gainers include HUL (up 3.1%) and INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.56%).

TV18 BROADCAST Financial Update...

TV18 BROADCAST net profit down at Rs 1 billion for the quarter ended March 2020, compared to a loss of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 0.0% to Rs 14.2 billion during the period as against Rs 14.3 billion in January-March 2019.

For the year ended March 2019, TV18 BROADCAST reported 390.2% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.7 billion compared to net loss of Rs 602.0 million during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 243.7% to Rs 57 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of TV18 BROADCAST, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 9.1x.

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TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 375.

Meanwhile, the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index is at 11,399 (up 0.8%).

Among the top losers in the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index today is TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD (down 5.4%).

SKF INDIA (up 7.4%) and SADBHAV ENGINEERING (up 4.9%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, TUBE INVESTMENTS OF INDIA LTD has moved up from Rs 368 to Rs 375, registering a gain of Rs 7 (up 1.9%)..

The BSE CAPITAL GOODS has moved down from 17,932 to 11,399, loss of 6,533 points (down 36.4%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index stocks during this same period were HONEYWELL AUTOMATION (up 14.0%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.3%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are ICICI BANK (up 3.7%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.4%). DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.7%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.77%).

ITD CEMENTATION INDIA share price has zoomed 11% and is presently trading at Rs 38.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (up 1.3%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE REALTY Index today is ITD CEMENTATION INDIA (up 10.8%).

SOBHA LIMITED and OMAXE LTD are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, ITD CEMENTATION INDIA has moved down from Rs 115 to Rs 38, registering a loss of Rs 78 (down 67.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.4%) during the last 12 months.

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%), ICICI BANK (up 3.8%) and BHARTI AIRTEL (up 3.1%). Other gainers include HUL (up 2.7%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.7%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include RELIANCE IND. (up 4.1%), ICICI BANK (up 3.8%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.7%). Other gainers include BHARTI AIRTEL (up 3.3%) and HUL (up 2.7%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.56%).

LAURUS LABS LTD share price has plunged 9% and is presently trading at Rs 488.

Meanwhile, the BSE HEALTHCARE Index is at 15,333 (up 1.6%).

Among the top losers in the BSE HEALTHCARE Index today is LAURUS LABS LTD (down 8.8%).

J.B.CHEMICALS (up 5.5%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.9%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, LAURUS LABS LTD has moved up from Rs 386 to Rs 488, registering a gain of Rs 102 (up 26.5%)..

The BSE HEALTHCARE has moved up from 14,034 to 15,333, registering a gain of 1,299 points (up 9.3%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE HEALTHCARE Index stocks during this same period were ABBOTT INDIA (up 144.4%), J.B.CHEMICALS (up 94.1%) and IPCA LABS (up 66.0%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.7%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are ICICI BANK (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 6.1%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.48%).

BRIGADE ENTERPRISES share price has plunged 7% and is presently trading at Rs 112.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (up 0.7%).

Among the top losers in the BSE REALTY Index today is BRIGADE ENTERPRISES (down 6.8%).

INDIABULLS REAL EST (up 3.8%) and DLF (up 2.0%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, BRIGADE ENTERPRISES has moved down from Rs 153 to Rs 112, registering a loss of Rs 41 (down 26.8%)..

The BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.2%) during the last 12 months.

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.3%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 5.7%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.54%).

BRIGADE ENTERPRISES Financial Update...

BRIGADE ENTERPRISES net profit down at Rs 405 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 594 million a year ago. Net Sales declined 19.7% to Rs 5.5 billion during the period as against Rs 6.9 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, BRIGADE ENTERPRISES reported 96.0% increase in net profit to Rs 2.8 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.4 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 56.7% to Rs 30 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of BRIGADE ENTERPRISES, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 7.2x.

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NTPC share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 92.

Meanwhile, the BSE POWER Index is at 1,456 (down 2.1%).

Among the top losers in the BSE POWER Index today is NTPC (down 5.1%).

RELIANCE INFRA (up 5.0%) and THERMAX (up 0.8%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, NTPC has moved down from Rs 134 to Rs 92, registering a loss of Rs 42 (down 31.0%)..

The BSE POWER has moved down from 1,954 to 1,456, loss of 498 points (down 25.5%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE POWER Index stocks during this same period were TORRENT POWER LTD (up 20.9%) and GMR INFRA (up 7.2%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.4%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.3%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 5.2%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.73%).

NTPC Financial Update...

NTPC net profit down at Rs 14 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 27 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 2.6% to Rs 235.0 billion during the period as against Rs 241.2 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, NTPC reported 151.3% increase in net profit to Rs 161.6 billion compared to net profit of Rs 64.3 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 8.7% to Rs 957 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of NTPC, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 5.1x.

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TORRENT POWER LTD share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 327.

Meanwhile, the BSE POWER Index is at 1,456 (down 2.1%).

Among the top losers in the BSE POWER Index today is TORRENT POWER LTD (down 5.1%).

RELIANCE INFRA (up 5.0%) and THERMAX (up 0.8%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, TORRENT POWER LTD has moved up from Rs 255 to Rs 327, registering a gain of Rs 72 (up 28.1%)..

The BSE POWER has moved down from 1,954 to 1,456, loss of 498 points (down 25.5%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE POWER Index stocks during this same period were TORRENT POWER LTD (up 20.1%) and GMR INFRA (up 7.5%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.3%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.3%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 4.7%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.76%).

TORRENT POWER LTD Financial Update...

TORRENT POWER LTD net profit stood at Rs 4 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 5.4% to Rs 30.8 billion during the period as against Rs 32.5 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2018, TORRENT POWER LTD reported 121.5% increase in net profit to Rs 9.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 4.3 billion during FY17.

Revenue of the company grew 15.1% to Rs 115 billion during FY18.

The current Price to earnings ratio of TORRENT POWER LTD, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 10.0x.

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JM FINANCIAL share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 66.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 1.2%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are JM FINANCIAL (down 5.1%) and LAURUS LABS LTD (down 8.3%).

TV18 BROADCAST (up 9.0%) and E.I.D. PARRY (up 7.3%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, JM FINANCIAL has moved down from Rs 85 to Rs 66, registering a loss of Rs 19 (down 22.1%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 433.0%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 143.2%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 117.1%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.5%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.6%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.4%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 5.0%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 4.6%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.61%).

JM FINANCIAL Financial Update...

JM FINANCIAL net profit stood at Rs 2 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 8.0% to Rs 8.3 billion during the period as against Rs 9.0 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, JM FINANCIAL reported 14.5% increase in net profit to Rs 11.1 billion compared to net profit of Rs 9.7 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 16.1% to Rs 35 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of JM FINANCIAL, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 6.6x.

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BHARAT DYNAMICS share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 231.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.8%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are BHARAT DYNAMICS (down 5.4%) and LAURUS LABS LTD (down 9.0%).

TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.9%) and E.I.D. PARRY (up 7.6%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, BHARAT DYNAMICS has moved down from Rs 281 to Rs 231, registering a loss of Rs 50 (down 17.8%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 431.9%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.8%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 115.0%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.0%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and ICICI BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.1%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 5.1%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.2%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.03%).

TIMKEN INDIA share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 888.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 1.0%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are TIMKEN INDIA (down 5.1%) and LAURUS LABS LTD (down 8.9%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 8.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.4%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, TIMKEN INDIA has moved up from Rs 549 to Rs 888, registering a gain of Rs 339 (up 61.6%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 432.8%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.8%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 115.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.2%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.2%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and ICICI BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.1%). ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 4.9%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.83%).

TIMKEN INDIA Financial Update...

TIMKEN INDIA net profit stood at Rs 846 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 264 million a year ago. Net Sales declined 3.0% to Rs 3.7 billion during the period as against Rs 3.8 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, TIMKEN INDIA reported 61.6% increase in net profit to Rs 1.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 920.0 million during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 33.0% to Rs 17 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of TIMKEN INDIA, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 26.5x.

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E.I.D. PARRY share price has zoomed 10% and is presently trading at Rs 164.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.8%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE 500 Index today are E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.5%) and HATHWAY CABLE (up 10.0%).

MAH. SCOOTERS and 3M INDIA are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, E.I.D. PARRY has moved down from Rs 187 to Rs 164, registering a loss of Rs 23 (down 12.3%).

On the other hand, the BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 19.5%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 431.3%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 143.8%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 109.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.1%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.1%), RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%) and NESTLE (up 3.7%). Other gainers include TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.2%) and SUN PHARMA (up 3.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are INDUSIND BANK and ICICI BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.7%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%), HUL (up 3.8%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 3.8%). Other gainers include BRITANNIA (up 3.7%) and ZEE ENTERTAINMENT (up 3.5%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.94%).

E.I.D. PARRY Financial Update...

E.I.D. PARRY net profit stood at Rs 3 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 1 billion a year ago. Net Sales rose 9.9% to Rs 40.8 billion during the period as against Rs 37.1 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, E.I.D. PARRY reported 15.4% decrease in net profit to Rs 4.4 billion compared to net profit of Rs 5.2 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 7.3% to Rs 166 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of E.I.D. PARRY, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 3.5x.

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BHEL share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 23.

Meanwhile, the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index is at 11,399 (down 0.9%).

Among the top losers in the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index today is BHEL (down 5.2%).

SKF INDIA (up 5.2%) and SADBHAV ENGINEERING (up 4.9%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, BHEL has moved down from Rs 64 to Rs 23, registering a loss of Rs 40 (down 63.3%)..

The BSE CAPITAL GOODS has moved down from 17,932 to 11,399, loss of 6,533 points (down 36.4%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE CAPITAL GOODS Index stocks during this same period were HONEYWELL AUTOMATION (up 12.2%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.7%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 3.8%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.8%). DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.27%).

BHEL Financial Update...

BHEL net profit down at Rs 2 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 22.6% to Rs 56.8 billion during the period as against Rs 73.4 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, BHEL reported 44.1% increase in net profit to Rs 11.9 billion compared to net profit of Rs 8.3 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 5.3% to Rs 304 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of BHEL, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 21.6x.

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M&M share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 408.

Meanwhile, the BSE AUTO Index is at 12,741 (down 1.6%).

Among the top losers in the BSE AUTO Index today is M&M (down 5.0%).

MOTHERSON SUMI (up 2.1%) and ASHOK LEYLAND (up 0.9%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, M&M has moved down from Rs 636 to Rs 408, registering a loss of Rs 228 (down 35.8%)..

The BSE AUTO has moved down from 18,491 to 12,741, loss of 5,750 points (down 31.1%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE AUTO Index stocks during this same period were MRF LTD. (up 11.6%) and BALKRISHNA INDUSTRIES (up 4.3%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.7%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.8%). DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.24%).

M&M Financial Update...

M&M net profit down at Rs 3 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 11 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 5.5% to Rs 123.5 billion during the period as against Rs 130.7 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, M&M reported 4.8% increase in net profit to Rs 44.3 billion compared to net profit of Rs 42.2 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 12.3% to Rs 1,047 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of M&M, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 8.8x.

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BANDHAN BANK LTD share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 262.

Meanwhile, the BSE BANKEX Index is at 22,880 (up 0.1%).

Among the top losers in the BSE BANKEX Index today are BANDHAN BANK LTD (down 5.0%) and RBL BANK LTD (down 8.1%).

ICICI BANK (up 2.0%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 1.4%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, BANDHAN BANK LTD has moved down from Rs 590 to Rs 262, registering a loss of Rs 328 (down 55.5%)..

The BSE BANKEX has moved down from 32,704 to 22,880, loss of 9,824 points (down 30.0%) during the last 12 months.

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.7%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.8%). DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%) and HUL (up 4.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.24%).

BANDHAN BANK LTD Financial Update...

BANDHAN BANK LTD net profit stood at Rs 7 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 3 billion a year ago. Operating income rose 64.7% to Rs 27.2 billion during the period as against Rs 16.5 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, BANDHAN BANK LTD reported 45.0% increase in net profit to Rs 19.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 13.5 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 38.4% to Rs 66 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of BANDHAN BANK LTD, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 9.3x.

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ECLERX SERVICES share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 474.

Meanwhile, the BSE IT Index is at 13,667 (up 0.7%).

Among the top losers in the BSE IT Index today are ECLERX SERVICES (down 5.1%) and CYIENT (down 10.0%).

TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.1%) and MINDTREE (up 2.3%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, ECLERX SERVICES has moved down from Rs 1,134 to Rs 474, registering a loss of Rs 660 (down 58.2%)..

The BSE IT has moved down from 15,682 to 13,667, loss of 2,015 points (down 12.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE IT Index stocks during this same period were INFIBEAM AVENUES (up 15.5%) and NIIT TECHNOLOGIES (up 11.5%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.9%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.3%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.6%). HUL (up 4.4%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.2%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.15%).

ECLERX SERVICES Financial Update...

ECLERX SERVICES net profit stood at Rs 701 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 390 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 5.0% to Rs 3.8 billion during the period as against Rs 3.6 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2018, ECLERX SERVICES reported 24.1% decrease in net profit to Rs 2.7 billion compared to net profit of Rs 3.5 billion during FY17.

Revenue of the company grew 2.6% to Rs 14 billion during FY18.

The current Price to earnings ratio of ECLERX SERVICES, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 7.9x.

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ICICI SECURITIES LTD share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 429.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.5%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are ICICI SECURITIES LTD (down 5.3%) and TIMKEN INDIA (down 5.3%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 9.9%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 6.6%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, ICICI SECURITIES LTD has moved up from Rs 220 to Rs 429, registering a gain of Rs 209 (up 95.1%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 433.0%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 143.0%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 111.0%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.7%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.5%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.7%). HUL (up 4.6%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.27%).

PRESTIGE ESTATES share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 169.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (down 0.8%).

Among the top losers in the BSE REALTY Index today is PRESTIGE ESTATES (down 5.4%).

GODREJ PROPERTIES (up 2.8%) and MAHINDRA LIFESPACE (up 1.8%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, PRESTIGE ESTATES has moved down from Rs 263 to Rs 169, registering a loss of Rs 94 (down 35.7%)..

The BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.2%) during the last 12 months.

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.9%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 4.6%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.7%). HUL (up 5.1%) is among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.15%).

HUL share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 2,098.

Meanwhile, the BSE FMCG Index is at 10,083 (up 2.0%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE FMCG Index today are HUL (up 5.2%) and GSK CONSUMER (up 5.1%).

GODFREY PHILLIPS (down 0.3%) and GODREJ AGROVET LTD (down 1.0%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, HUL has moved up from Rs 1,695 to Rs 2,098, registering a gain of Rs 402 (up 23.6%).

On the other hand, the BSE FMCG has moved down from 11,531 to 10,083, loss of 1,448 points (down 12.6%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE FMCG Index stocks during this same period were TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS (up 74.6%), NESTLE (up 70.0%) and GSK CONSUMER (up 48.6%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.8%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.2%), RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%) and NESTLE (up 3.9%). Other gainers include TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.6%) and SUN PHARMA (up 3.2%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.7%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include HUL (up 5.1%), RELIANCE IND. (up 3.9%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.7%). Other gainers include TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.6%) and SUN PHARMA (up 3.3%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.23%).

HUL Financial Update...

HUL net profit down at Rs 15 billion for the quarter ended March 2020, compared to a loss of Rs 16 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 8.1% to Rs 90.1 billion during the period as against Rs 98.1 billion in January-March 2019.

For the year ended March 2019, HUL reported 19.6% increase in net profit to Rs 62.9 billion compared to net profit of Rs 52.6 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 8.5% to Rs 393 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of HUL, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 67.3x.

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ICICI SECURITIES LTD share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 429.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.5%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are ICICI SECURITIES LTD (down 5.0%) and TIMKEN INDIA (down 5.1%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 6.3%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, ICICI SECURITIES LTD has moved up from Rs 220 to Rs 429, registering a gain of Rs 209 (up 95.1%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 431.1%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.5%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 111.5%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.6%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.1%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.6%). HUL (up 5.1%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.9%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.32%).

INFO EDGE share price has zoomed 6% and is presently trading at Rs 2,741.

Meanwhile, the BSE IT Index is at 13,667 (up 0.9%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE IT Index today is INFO EDGE (up 5.6%).

TATA ELXSI (down 0.5%) and ORACLE FINANCIAL (down 1.3%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, INFO EDGE has moved up from Rs 1,956 to Rs 2,741, registering a gain of Rs 784 (up 40.0%).

On the other hand, the BSE IT has moved down from 15,682 to 13,667, loss of 2,015 points (down 13.6%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE IT Index stocks during this same period were INFIBEAM AVENUES (up 15.9%) and NIIT TECHNOLOGIES (up 11.1%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.1%), RELIANCE IND. (up 3.9%) and NESTLE (up 3.9%). Other gainers include TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.6%) and SUN PHARMA (up 3.3%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are ICICI BANK and RELIANCE IND..

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.6%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include HUL (up 5.1%), DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.9%) and TECH MAHINDRA (up 3.8%). Other gainers include SUN PHARMA (up 3.6%) and RELIANCE IND. (up 3.6%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.32%).

INFO EDGE Financial Update...

INFO EDGE net profit stood at Rs 880 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 743 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 14.0% to Rs 3.2 billion during the period as against Rs 2.8 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, INFO EDGE reported 22.8% increase in net profit to Rs 2.9 billion compared to net profit of Rs 2.3 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 16.5% to Rs 12 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of INFO EDGE, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 145.1x.

This article (INFO EDGE Surges by 6%; BSE IT Index Up 0.9%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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EIH share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 71.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.3%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are EIH (down 5.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (down 5.1%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.1%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, EIH has moved down from Rs 180 to Rs 71, registering a loss of Rs 108 (down 60.3%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 434.2%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 107.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.5%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and ONGC.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.5%). HUL (up 5.0%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.44%).

EIH Financial Update...

EIH net profit stood at Rs 750 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 639 million a year ago. Net Sales declined 4.9% to Rs 4.2 billion during the period as against Rs 4.4 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, EIH reported 26.6% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.3 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.8 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 13.3% to Rs 18 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of EIH, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 31.1x.

This article (EIH Plunges by 5%; BSE 500 Index Up 0.3%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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NAVIN FLUORINE share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 1,532.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.3%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are NAVIN FLUORINE (down 5.1%) and TIMKEN INDIA (down 5.2%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.1%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, NAVIN FLUORINE has moved up from Rs 684 to Rs 1,532, registering a gain of Rs 848 (up 124.0%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 434.2%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 107.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.5%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and ONGC.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.5%). HUL (up 5.0%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.44%).

NAVIN FLUORINE Financial Update...

NAVIN FLUORINE net profit stood at Rs 453 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 388 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 11.3% to Rs 2.5 billion during the period as against Rs 2.3 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, NAVIN FLUORINE reported 19.2% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.8 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 7.6% to Rs 10 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of NAVIN FLUORINE, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 8.4x.

This article (NAVIN FLUORINE Plunges by 5%; BSE 500 Index Up 0.3%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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The UK tax agency, HM Revenue and Customs, has released new guidance on its policies concerning cost-sharing groups following rulings from the European Court of Justice on their VAT treatment.

The South African Revenue Service has released the 2017 edition of its Tax Statistics report, looking at the agency's performance over the 2013 to 2016 tax years.

"While countries do not necessarily need to tax savings more, there is a lot of room to improve the way countries tax savings," according to Pascal Saint-Amans, Director of the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration.

The South African Revenue Service has removed certain paper forms from its branches in an attempt to encourage more taxpayers to file tax returns electronically.

On October 23, 2019, the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service launched the re-established Large Business Centre, which aims to bring about higher levels of voluntary tax compliance among large taxpayers.

Jio has introduced an annual work-from-home annual plan for Rs 2399 that gives its users 2GB daily data. It has also brought in three work-from-home add-on plans.

Panasonic has prepared for staggered operations at retail and brand stores that have been recalibrated to abide by social distancing norms and deployed all safety measures such as placement of sanitisers, mandatory usage of masks, and contact-less assistance to consumers

The German Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the rate of value-added tax on electronic publications. The rate is expected to drop from January 1, 2020.

On August 29, 2019, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier announced the outlines of a plan to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on small and medium-sized companies in Germany.

On October 1, 2019, the German Federal Cabinet approved financing of EUR54bn (USD59bn) for the Climate Protection Program 2030, which includes the introduction of carbon pricing, as well as other tax measures intended to encourage the use of cleaner forms of transport.

On November 18, 2019, the German Ministry of Finance published a question and answer section on its website to clarify the role of a new special unit within the tax authority designed to detect cases of tax fraud more quickly.

The upper house of the German parliament, the Bundesrat, has rejected certain tax elements of the Government's climate protection plan, including a reduction in value-added tax on long-distance rail travel.

On December 18, 2019, the mediation committee of the lower and upper houses of the German parliament (Bundestag and Bundesrat) announced an agreement on the Government's climate legislation, which includes several tax measures.

The Swiss Government has said that from January 31, individuals and legal entitles domiciled in Germany will be able to use an online Swiss application to request a refund of Swiss withholding tax.

Under complete lockdown less than a quarter of India's $2.8 trillion economy is functional. We are expected to lose over Rs 32,000 crore ($4.5 billion) every day during the lockdown

With most auto-stocks down by nearly 40-70% since February 2020, the post-COVID-19 scenario might see consumers move away from all forms of shared mobility to more personal forms of transport

Once the menace of COVID-19 pandemic is over, a new ecopolitical order will emerge which will be more focussed on human development, infrastructure around health and education, climate preservation and most importantly on people

The member states of the European Free Trade Association signed a free trade agreement with Georgia during a meeting on June 27, 2016.

The European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority has approved a six-month extension of the current Norwegian special tax system for shipping under the area's state aid rules.

Norway's reelected Conservative Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has pledged tax cuts for companies to encourage higher investment, job creation, and economic growth.