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.

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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.

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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.

Equitymaster is a leading 'independent' equity research initiative focused on providing well-researched and unbiased opinions on stocks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

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