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Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the Indian economy could grow by 8 per cent in 2009-10, aiding an optimistic mood in the equity markets where the benchmark BSE Sensex recorded a handsome 539-point gain in the biggest single-day jump in seven months.

Mumbai, Dec 23 - A key Indian equities index rose sharply at opening bell Wednesday and moved up 100 points within minutes of trade.


The sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) opened at 16,723.96 points and was ruling at 16,792.24 points, up 100.24 points or 0.6 percent from its previous close at 16,692 points, within five minutes of trade.


Around the same time, at the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the broader 50-share S&P CNX Nifty was at 5.012.35 points, against the previous close at 4,985.85 points, a gain of 0.53 percent

Under the instructions of the securities and exchange board of India (SEBI), the two stock exchanges, National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have decided to change the opening of the stock markets. The two stock exchanges will open at 9 am, instead of 9:45 am from 4th January, which will be the first trading day of the year 2010.


According to one of the market analyst, the two exchanges are still trying to work out a common decision. Their postponement of the date of early opening to two weeks can’t cool down the protests from the brokers.

Indian stock markets remained weak owing to Dubai debt crisis worries on Friday.

Huge selling pressure was witnessed across funds as well as sectors including real estate, banking and metals.

Sensex lost more than 500 points during the opening trade in reaction to Dubai's debt postponement that hurt investor response throughout the world and recorded a steep fall later hitting a low of 16,210.44.

But, the stock index shed the majority of its losses and made recovery from day's low to lastly end the day on a feeble note.

Equity markets were trading weak, mirroring a similar fall in global markets, after Dubai World asked creditors if it can delay its debt obligations until May.

Heavy selling pressure was witnessed across realty, banking, metal and consumer durable stocks.

BSE Midcap and Smallcap index plunged 2.46 percent and 2.64 percent respectively.

Dubai had collected $80 billion of arrears by escalating in banking, realty and transportation. S&P had assigned the ratings of four Dubai-based banking institutions on negative viewpoint owing to their exposure to Dubai World.

Stock market analysts are of the view that investors can buy Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) stock to achieve an intraday target between Rs 199-202.

According to them, investors can buy the stock above Rs 197 with a strict stop loss of Rs 194.


Shares of the company, on Tuesday (Nov 24), closed at Rs 194.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 195 and a low of Rs 58.80 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio of the stock stood at 12.84 & 15.40.

Recording a 0.6% rise, UK's top share index, FTSE moved into a positive territory, on the back of unexpected hikes in stocks, commodities and banking in particular. By 9 am, the index had surged by 30.65 points, to stand at 5298.35, a substantial rise from the closing figures recorded on Thursday, which were 5267.70.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Pratibha Industries Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 270.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above Rs 265 with a strict stop loss of Rs 256.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 280.

Shares of the company, on Friday (Nov 20), closed at Rs 262.30 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 263.40 and a low of Rs 47.40 on BSE.

Singapore - Singapore shares rose 2.08 per cent on Monday as stock markets around Asia posted gains.


The key Straits Times Index climbed 56.62 points to 2,783.85, with winners beating losers by 453 to 113. (dpa)

Tokyo - Stocks on the Tokyo exchange were mixed Monday in early trading.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average edged up 12.38 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 9,782.69.

The broader Topix index fell 4.05 points, or 0.47 per cent, to 862.75. (dpa)

Tokyo - Stocks in Tokyo on Monday fell on disappointing earnings reports, a stronger yen and pessimistic evaluations of the global economy.


The Nikkei 225 Stock Average plummeted 231.79 points, or 2.3 per cent, to close at 9,802.95.


The broader-based Topix index was also down 14.13 points, or 1.58 per cent, at 880.54, ahead of the stock market's closure Wednesday for the Culture Day holiday.

On currency markets at noon (0300 GMT), the dollar traded at 89.96-97 yen, down from Friday's 5 pm quote of 91.09-12 yen.

Tokyo - Tokyo stocks rose in morning trading Monday as the yen weakened and investors went bargain hunting.

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed 99.9 points, or 0.97 per cent, to 10,382.89.


The broader-based Topix index also rose 11.26 points, or 1.25 per cent, to 913.29.


On currency markets at 9 am (0000 GMT), the dollar traded at 92.11-13 yen, up from Friday's 5 pm quote of 91.80-83 yen.


The euro traded at 1.4993-97 dollars, down from 1.5024-27 dollars in late trading Friday, and at 138.12-14 yen, up from 137.95-99 yen.

The Sensex trimmed some of its gains due to profit booking and the negative opening of the European markets.


Realty, IT and metal stocks showed some resistance, while oil & gas, capital goods and power stocks were seeing selling pressure.


BSE Midcap and Smallcap index rose 0.01 per cent and 0.05 per cent respectively.


At 1:51 pm, Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex lost 63.26 points at 17262.75 after touching a low of 17205.38 and high of 17457.26.


On the other hand, National Stock Exchange's Nifty stood at 5121.55, down 20.25 points. The index touched a low of 5105.05 and high of 5181.95.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Jindal Saw with an intraday target of Rs 810.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above Rs 800 with a strict stop loss of Rs 792. If the stock market remains positive, the stock pricing becomes more attractive, and reach above Rs 821.

Shares of the company, on Saturday (Oct 17), closed at Rs 797.90 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 88.70 and 9.04 respectively. The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 803.70 and a low of Rs 135 on BSE.

The Sensex ended the week on a flat note after losing almost all intraday gains on Friday.


FMCG, healthcare and IT stocks remained the major gainers of the day, while oil & gas and capital goods witnessed heavy profit booking.

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Mumbai, Oct. 16 : Banking stocks drove the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) sensex up by 0.74 percent to its highest close in 17 months despite witnessing a slide in metals maker Sterlite Industries after it sold debt checked the gains on Friday.


Sentiment was also upbeat as optimism about quarterly earnings of companies lifted world stocks towards highs last seen before the collapse of Lehman Brothers.