Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 9.50 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, most Asian shares rose, bolstered by a surge in global stocks to a record high on strong US corporate earnings, while investors awaited the Japanese and European central bank meetings for clues on their policy outlooks. The Bank of Japan ends its two-day policy meeting today, 20 July 2017. It is set to keep policy unchanged.

US stock-market indices closed firmly higher yesterday, 19 July 2017, with all of the main equity benchmarks notching records, as buying appetite resumed on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.3% higher at 21,640. The S&P 500 index rose 0.5% at 2,473 and the Nasdaq Composite Index ended up 0.6% at 6,385. Market sentiment was aided partially by an early climb in shares of Morgan Stanley after it reported earnings and revenue that topped expectations.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 1046.65 crore yesterday, 19 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 12.48 crore yesterday, 19 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, Wipro, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Mahindra Bank and RBL Bank will announce April-June 2017 results today, 20 July 2017.

TCS announced that its customer, Axis Securities has launched voice based trading as part of TCS BaNCS Digital and is among the early adopters of this technology to offer such a capability to its customers. As a result of this new offering, trade volumes are expected to grow by 10-15% from the mobile app and the enhanced voice based trading. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 19 July 2017.

Karnataka Bank said that the bank is targeting a farm credit of Rs 6800 crore during 2017-18. Mahabaleshwara MS, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, said that timely extension of farm credit, technical counselling, marketing input to farmers to reap maximum benefit and thereby ensuring timely renewal shall be focused by agri business managers to have a commercially viable agri portfolio which is remunerative to both the bank and farmers. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 19 July 2017.

Key benchmark indices registered strong gains on positive global cues yesterday, 19 July 2017. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, gained 244.36 points or 0.77% to settle at 31,955.35. The Nifty 50 index gained 72.45 points or 0.74% to settle at 9,899.60.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 13.50 points at the opening bell. Positive cues from Asian market boosted investors risk appetite.

Overseas, most Asian shares were trading higher as optimism on China's economy underpinned investors sentiment.

The US stock market ended mixed yesterday, 18 July 2017, but the Nasdaq Composite Index marked its first closing high since June. But the overall market was weighed by a slump in some of the US's biggest banks led by a decline in shares of Dow-component Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The S&P 500 index edged up 1.47 points to close at 2,460.61. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 29.87 points, or 0.5%, to end at 6,344.31. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 54.99 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 21,574.73.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 317.44 crore yesterday, 18 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 975.01 crore yesterday, 18 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL)'s net profit rose 8.45% to Rs 1283 crore on 4.08% growth in total income to Rs 9335 crore in Q1 June 2017 over Q1 June 2016. The result was announced after market hours today, 18 July 2017.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 14%. Profit after tax before exceptional items, PAT (bei), rose 15% to Rs 1292 crore. Under volatile market conditions, the company's domestic consumer business grew at 6% and underlying volume growth remained flat. During the quarter, trade sentiment remained cautious, particularly in the run up to GST implementation. Despite high promotional intensity, stock pipelines remained low and varied across categories, channels and geographies. In these challenging circumstances the company managed to deliver yet another quarter of resilient and profitable growth.

Harish Manwani, Chairman commented that both growth and margin improvement were delivered through a combination of sustained innovations, a comprehensive savings program and a relentless focus on execution in the market place. The company remains positive on the medium term outlook for the industry and will continue to drive consumer value, which also delivers profitable volume driven growth for the company.

Ashok Leyland has formed a strategic alliance with SUN Mobility to develop electric mobility solutions. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 18 July 2017.

CRISIL's consolidated net profit rose 9.33% to Rs 67.25 crore on 7.26% growth in total income to Rs 415.79 crore in Q2 June 2017 over Q2 June 2016. Theresult was announced after market hours yesterday, 18 July 2017.

Key benchmark indices dropped sharply yesterday, 18 July 2017, led by slide in index heavyweights ITC and Reliance Industries (RIL). The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, lost 363.79 points or 1.13% to settle at 31,710.99. The Nifty 50 index fell 88.80 points or 0.90% to settle at 9,827.15. The Sensex settled below the psychologically important 32,000 mark after seeing a gap-down opening.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 33 points at the opening bell on negative Asian cues.

Overseas, Asian shares reversed from more than two-year highs on growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will take a more cautious approach to raising interest rates.

US market ended little changed yesterday, 17 July 2017, as investors braced for a flood of second-quarter earnings reports later this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 8.02 points to close at 21,629.72. The S&P 500 declined 0.13 points to close at 2,459.14. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.97 points to close at 6,314.43.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 328.61 crore yesterday, 17 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 447.14 crore yesterday, 17 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, CRISIL and Ultratech Cement will announce April-June 2017 results today, 18 July 2017.

ACC's consolidated net profit rose 32.65% to Rs 326.23 crore on 20.32% rise in total income to Rs 3985.40 crore in Q2 June 2017 over Q2 June 2016. The result was announced after market hours yesterday, 17 July 2017. ACC said that cement sales volume rose 10.1% to 6.74 million tonnes in Q2 June 2017 over Q2 June 2016. Operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose 38% to Rs 637 crore in Q2 June 2017 over Q2 June 2016. Operating EBITDA margin improved to 19% in Q2 June 2017 from 16% in Q2 June 2016.

Shares of Dr Reddy's Laboratories turn ex-dividend today, 18 July 2017 for dividend of Rs 20 per share for the year ended 31 March 2017.

Indiabulls Real Estate scheduled a board meeting on 24 July 2017, to consider issuance of Non-Convertible Redeemable Debentures, on private placement basis. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 17 July 2017.

Key benchmark indices settled with small gains on first trading day of the week yesterday, 17 July 2017. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 54.03 points or 0.17% to settle at 32,074.78. The Nifty 50 index rose 29.60 points or 0.30% to settle at 9,915.95. Both the Sensex and the Nifty hit record high on intraday as well as closing basis.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 36 points at the opening bell on positive global cues.

Overseas, Asian stocks rose after the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs on Friday, 14 July 2017, on bets the Federal Reserve's accommodative monetary policy will continue following lackluster US data.

US stocks closed higher on Friday, 14 July 2017, after data showed consumer prices were unchanged in June and retail sales fell for a second straight month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 84.65 points, or 0.4% to finish at 21,637.74. The S&P 500 index rose 11.44 points, or 0.5%, to finish at a record 2,459.27. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 38.03 points, or 0.6%, to close at 6,312.47.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 673.56 crore on Friday, 14 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 136.27 crore on Friday, 14 July 2017, as per provisional data.

On the macro front, the monsoon session of Parliament kickstarts today, 17 July 2017. The session will see a total of 19 sittings spread over a span of 26 days including four Private Members' days. A total of 21 Bills pending in Lok Sabha and 42 Bills pending in Rajya Sabha will be in focus.

Among corporate news, ACC and Jubilant FoodWorks will announce April-June 2017 results today, 17 July 2017.

Cadila Healthcare announced that it has received the tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Fingolimod Capsules, 0.5 mg. The drug is an immunomodulating drug, mostly used for treating multiple sclerosis and will be produced at the group's formulations manufacturing facility at the Pharma SEZ, in Ahmedabad. The sales of Fingolimod Capsules is estimated at $2.1 billion as per IMS Health data. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 14 July 2017.

The group now has more than 120 approvals and has so far filed over 300 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) since the commencement of the filing process in FY 2003-2004.

Key benchmark indices finished with small losses on Friday, 14 July 2017. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 16.63 points or 0.05% to settle at 32,020.75. The Nifty index fell 5.35 points or 0.05% to settle at 9,886.35.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 22 points at the opening bell. IT major Infosys is scheduled to announce Q1 June 2017 results today, 14 July 2017.

Overseas, most Asian stocks were trading higher as investors await US inflation data and earnings from some of America's biggest banks.

In US, the Dow yesterday, 13 July 2017 closed at a record for the 24th time in 2017, as gains in the financial sector helped the broader market book modest gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, rose 20.95 points, or 0.1%, to close at 21,553.09. The S&P 500 index, gained 4.58 points, or 0.2%, to end at 2,447.83. The Nasdaq Composite Index finished up 13.27 points, or 0.2%, at 6,274.44.

US Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen reiterated a dovish stance in her second day of congressional testimony yesterday, 13 July 2017. Yellen told a Senate Banking Committee yesterday, 13 July 2017 the federal-funds rate wouldn't need to rise significantly to get to a neutral policy stance.

Back home, the key benchmark indices logged strong gains yesterday, 13 July 2017 led by ITC, ICICI Bank and HDFC. The Sensex rose 232.56 points or 0.73% to settle at 32,037.38, its record closing high.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 59.15 crore yesterday, 13 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 279.13 crore yesterday, 13 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, TCS' consolidated net profit fell 10.13% to Rs 5940 crore on 0.19% decline in net sales to Rs 29584 crore in Q1 June 2017 over Q4 March 2017. The result was announced after market hours yesterday, 13 July 2017.

Commenting on the company's Q1 performance, TCS CEO and MD, Rajesh Gopinathan said that the company has seen steady growth across industries in Q1. Robust volumes from major markets driven by good client additions across revenue bands and accelerating Digital adoption among customers have given it the right start to the year. The company had excellent wins across all markets and has a good deal pipeline across industries that position it well for growth in FY18, Gopinathan said.

V. Ramakrishnan, Chief Financial Officer, TCS, said that during the quarter high currency volatility including sharp rupee appreciation against the dollar resulted in Rs 650 crore loss in reported revenues. TCS focused on generating strong cash flows and invest in its digital business. Despite the impact of wage hikes in Q1, TCS continues to drive profitability to its targeted range, Ramakrishnan added.

TCS' board declared interim dividend of Rs 7 per share for the year ending March 2018.

Housing finance major HDFC turns ex-dividend today, 14 July 2017, for final dividend of Rs 15 per share for the year ended March 2017.

Domestic stocks are likely to see an upbeat start to the day's trading session on positive global cues. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could surge 49 points at the opening bell. IT major TCS is slated to announce Q1 June 2017 results today, 13 July 2017.

Overseas, Asian stocks were trading higher as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen improved risk-taking appetite.

US stocks closed higher yesterday, 12 July 2017 with the Dow industrials setting its first closing record in nearly a month as Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen emphasized the central bank's gradual approach to normalizing monetary policy and expressed optimism about the economy in congressional testimony.

In her testimony on Capitol Hill, Yellen signaled that the Fed would take a cautious approach to tightening policy in the face of an uncertain inflation outlook. She said the Fed would continue to raise interest rates gradually, though it would change plans if inflation weakness persisted.

Back home, key benchmark indices settled with modest gains yesterday, 12 July 2017 led by Reliance Industries (RIL) and ICICI Bank. The Sensex rose 57.73 points or 0.18% to settle at 31,804.82, a record closing high.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 361.25 crore yesterday, 12 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 330.58 crore yesterday, 12 July 2017 as per provisional data.

Among corporate action, Bharti Airtel turns ex-dividend today, 13 July 2017, for dividend of Re 1 per share for the year ended March 2017.

Mahindra & Mahindra turns ex-dividend today, 13 July 2017, for dividend of Rs 13 per share for the year ended March 2017.

Reliance Industries turns ex-dividend today, 13 July 2017, for dividend of Rs 11 per share for the year ended March 2017.

On the macro front, government data released after market hours yesterday, 12 July 2017 showed that India's factory output slowed in May. The index of industrial production in May rose 1.7% compared to a year ago, slower than the 3.1% growth seen in April.

Another data showed that retail inflation fell in June. Consumer prices rose 1.53% in June, compared to last year, slower than the 2.18% increase seen in May.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 13 points at the opening bell. Investors are awaiting industrial output data for the month of May and retail inflation data of June by the government today, 12 July 2017.

Overseas, most Asian stocks were trading higher. The US stock market remained resilient yesterday, 11 July 2017 with the Nasdaq extending its winning streak to a third session as a pair of political developments dominated the news cycle. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, edged up less than a point to close at 21,409.07. The S&P 500 lost 1.90 points to finish at 2,425.53. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 16.91 points, or 0.3%, to end at 6,193.30.

In a development in claims that Russia might have meddled in the 2016 US presidential election, Donald Trump's eldest son released correspondence on Tuesday that showed communication with a Russian government attorney.

Meanwhile, investors are awaiting testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Wednesday and Thursday for more cues on the pace of interest-rate increases. On the Fed front, Fed Gov. Lael Brainard, speaking at a conference held at Columbia University, indicated she supports the central bank beginning to reverse its $4.5 trillion balance sheet, but wasn't persuaded on more rate increases after that.

Back home, key benchmark indices reported small gains in volatile trade yesterday, 11 July 2017. The Sensex rose 31.45 points or 0.10% to settle at 31,747.09, its record closing high.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 182.05 crore yesterday, 11 July 2017 as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 335.75 crore yesterday, 11 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among macro economic data, the government will announce industrial production data for the month of May 2017 after market hours today, 12 July 2017. The data on inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) or retail inflation for June 2017 will also be announced after market hours today, 12 July 2017.

Among corporate news, Reliance Industries (RIL) will be watched. The company's telecom subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) announced that Jio Prime Members can enjoy unlimited services for 3 months with Rs 399 plan. The earlier launched Rs 309 plan will provide 2 months of unlimited Jio services.

The new set of plan benefits will be available from 11 July and will be applicable for all new as well as existing subscribers. As part of this unlimited benefit, customers can enjoy 1GB data per day at 4G speed followed by unlimited at 128 kbps, unlimited local, STD and national roaming voice calls and unlimited national SMS.

Over and above the Prime exclusive plans, Jio is introducing new Every Day More Value (EDMV) plans. These plans provide 20% more value than competitors' best plans. It's Jio's solemn promise to always offer better value for the best price, RIL said.

Earlier this year, in the month of March, Jio introduced Jio Prime membership program. Millions of customers enrolled into this membership. These founding members of Jio will also be special and they will continue to get industry-leading tariffs, RIL said. With the introduction of EDMV plans, Jio customers no longer have to worry if they are getting the best value with Jio, it added. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 11 July 2017.

Tata Steel announced that the company's entire equity stake in a 50% joint venture, viz, Tata Elastron S.A. has been divested to Elastron S.A for a consideration of euro 0.368 million. It is not a related party transaction. The announcement was made before market hours today, 12 July 2017.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 27 points at the opening bell. IndusInd Bank is scheduled to announce Q1 June 2017 earnings today, 11 July 2017.

Overseas, Asian stocks were trading higher as investors hold on to their big bets ahead of the earnings season in the US. The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 finished higher yesterday, 10 July 2017 as a pair embattled sectors, technology and energy, drew bidders, while the Dow industrials closed fractionally lower .

Back home, the BSE Sensex logged strong gains on first trading day of the week on steady buying in TCS, Infosys and Bharti Airtel. The Sensex, rose 355.01 points or 1.13% to settle at 31,715.64.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 102.27 crore yesterday, 10 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 894.57 crore yesterday, 10 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, State Bank of India's (SBI's) executive committee of the central board has given the final approval for divestment of 8 crore shares in SBI Life through an initial public offering (IPO). The shares being offered for sale by SBI will be available at a price that would be fixed and determined by SBI Life, SBI, and BNP Paribas Cardiff, in consultation with the book-running lead managers, SBI said.The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 10 July 2017.

Bharti Airtel announced the launch of Project Next - its digital innovation program aimed at transforming customer experience across all of its services and touch points. Airtel said it plans to invest up to Rs 2000 crore over the next 3 years under Project Next to launch several exciting digital innovations to step change the simplicity and interactivity of the Airtel customer experience. Project Next complements Airtel's massive investments towards building a future ready network under Project Leap. The announcement was made at the fag end of market hours yesterday, 10 July 2017.

Domestic stocks may kick-start trading for the week on a positive note. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 18 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, Asian stocks were trading higher after a stronger-than-expected US jobs data reinstated confidence in global growth. US stocks finished higher on Friday, 7 July 2017 as tech stocks rebounded from a slump and the jobs report showed a higher-than-expected gain for June.

The Fed, in its semiannual monetary policy report, forecast a gradual hike in interest rates and a winddown of the balance sheet as the economy continues its steady pace of expansion. Meanwhile, the Group of 20 meeting of world leaders made little impact on markets, as there was less discord than expected.

In economic data, an employment report showed the US added 222,000 jobs in June, representing the second-largest job haul of the year and underscoring that the labor market remains healthy. The Labor Department said unemployment ticked up to 4.4% from 4.3%.

Back home, the key indices settled with tiny losses on Friday, 7 July 2017 in what was a range bound and lackluster session. The Sensex fell 8.71 points or 0.03% to settle at 31,360.63, its lowest closing level since 5 July 2017.

The trading activity on that day showed that the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 522.08 crore on Friday, 7 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 720.08 crore on Friday, 7 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, shares of UltraTech Cement turn ex-dividend today, 10 July 2017, for dividend of Rs 10 per share for the year ended March 2017.

Tata Motors said that the sales of its British luxury unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) rose 11% to 51,591 units in June 2017 over June 2016, driven by healthy China market. Jaguar sales grew by 16.4% to 15,343 units in June 2017 over June 2016. Land Rover sales rose 8.9% to 36,248 units in June 2017 over June 2016. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 7 July 2017.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said that the company and one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into settlements with certain plaintiffs in re Modafinil Antitrust Litigation matter currently pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The settlements extend to all claims brought by Apotex Corporation and the Retailer Purchaser Plaintiffs. The settlements remain are confidential. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 7 July 2017.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 23 points at the opening bell tracking weakness in Asian stocks.

Overseas, Asian stocks declined after negative close for US stocks overnight. US stocks closed lower yesterday, 6 July 2017 as investors continued to rotate out of battered technology names. A combination of geopolitical jitters and growing signs that global central banks are inching closer to unwinding policies that have helped to support both stocks and government bonds is also weighing on the broader market.

Private-sector employers added a seasonally-adjusted 153,000 jobs during June month, below the forecast. A closely watched US non-farm jobs report due later in the day. The US service sector expanded at a healthy pace in June, according to a closely watched survey released showed. The Institute for Supply Management's nonmanufacturing index rose to 57.4% in June from 56.9% in May.

The trade deficit fell 2.3% in May, largely because of fewer imports of cellphones and other consumer goods, but the longer-run outlook for the US was still grim. The deficit slipped to $46.5 billion in May from $47.6 billion in April, the Commerce Department said .

Crude oil prices slipped over 1% after a sharp but short-lived boost from a bigger-than-expected decline in US inventories of crude and gasoline faded.

Back home, Infosys announced that it will open its next Technology and Innovation Hub in North Carolina and hire 2,000 American workers in the state by 2021. This investment reinforces Infosys' commitment, announced in May 2017, to open four Technology and Innovation Hubs in the US and hire 10,000 American technology workers over the next two years. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 6 July 2017.

The announcement of the new hub in North Carolina, marks the second key milestone in Infosys' strategy tohelp drive American innovation and create the next-generation of American innovators. The company plansto hire the first 500 of these 2,000 North Carolina workers by the end of two years, with the remainder tobe hired in the state by 2021. The first hub, announced in Indiana, will hire 2,000 American workers by 2021and help boost Indiana's economy.

These new hires will include recent graduates from the state's prestigious network of colleges, universitiesand community colleges, as well as local professionals who will benefit from upskilling through Infosys' world-class training curriculum. As part of Infosys' commitment to create 2,000 jobs in the state of North Carolina, Infosys is partnering with the North Carolina community college system to create a customized program designed to train the workforce of the future. North Carolina is also contributing a $3 million grant towards upskilling these workers.

ICICI Bank said that the bank acting through its DIFC (Dubai) branch, priced a $50 million RegS bond by way of tap of its existing $700 million fixed rate notes maturing March 2026, on a private placement basis under its GMTN programme. The notes shall carry a coupon of 4% payable semi-annually and will be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. The committee of executive directors of the bank at a meeting held on 10 May 2017 had approved the offshore borrowing plan for the financial year 2017-18. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 6 July 2017.

Key benchmark indices settled with small gains after hovering in positive terrain throughout the session yesterday, 6 July 2017. The Sensex rose 123.78 points or 0.4% to settle at 31,369.34, a record closing high.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 15.29 crore yesterday, 6 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 315.95 crore yesterday, 6 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could gain 14.30 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, most Asian stocks declined after underwhelming overnight moves in Europe and the US, as investors adopted a collective wait-and-see attitude. Market participants are especially concerned about the repercussions of North Korea's missile launch earlier this week, in addition to a Group of 20 meeting in Germany and Friday's US jobs report.

In the US, the Nasdaq Composite Index and S&P 500 index finished higher while the Dow Jones Industrials Average closed fractionally lower yesterday, 5 July 2017, as Federal Reserve policy meeting minutes indicated a reduction in the central bank's economy-boosting balance sheet could begin soon, and technology stocks rallied amid a disappointing manufacturing report and a tumble in crude futures.

In minutes released from the Fed's June meeting, several members showed they're in favor of starting a reduction of the central bank's $4.5 trillion balance sheet. The minutes also showed that officials are divided on unemployment figures.

New orders for US-made goods fell more than expected in May. Factory goods orders dropped 0.8%, the Commerce Department said after a revised 0.3% decline in April. It was the second straight monthly decrease in orders.

Oil prices fell 4% overnight after a longest uptrend in at least five years for US and global crude benchmarks. They rose for eight consecutive sessions, following five straight weeks of declines.

Key benchmark indices managed to settle with small gains after hovering in small range near the flat line throughout the session yesterday, 5 July 2017. The Sensex rose 35.77 points or 0.11% to settle at 31,245.56, its highest closing level since 22 June 2017.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 227.57 crore yesterday, 5 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 75.36 crore yesterday, 5 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could gain 14.50 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, Asian stocks were mixed as geopolitical concerns came to the fore a day after North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile. North Korea claimed today, 5 July 2017 the missile it launched on Tuesday was an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a heavy nuclear warhead. The missile launched on Tuesday, 4 July 2017 landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

On macroeconomic data front, the Caixin services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed on that growth in China's services sector slowed in June. The Caixin services PMI fell to 51.6 from the 52.8 figure seen in May. The June composite PMI, which takes into account both the services and manufacturing sectors, fell to 51.1 compared with the 51.5 number seen last month.

Activity in Japan's services sector accelerated from the previous month to expand at its fastest pace in almost two years, a private survey showed. The Markit/Nikkei Japan Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to a seasonally adjusted 53.3 in June from 53 in May as new business, outstanding business and hiring expanded.

US markets were closed yesterday, 4 July 2017 for Independence Day.

On macroeconomic data front back home, Markit Economics will unveil the result of a monthly survey on the performance of India's services sector in June 2017 at 10:30 IST today, 5 July 2017. The Nikkei Services PMI in India rose to 52.2 in May 2017 from 50.2 in April 2017.

Among corporate news, Wipro announced that the company and Ramot, the business engagement centre at Tel Aviv University (TAU) partner for joint research in emerging technologies. The announcement was made before market hours today, 5 July 2017. TAU is Israel's largest institution of higher learning.

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) announced revised prices of its vehicles pursuant to the implementation of goods & services tax (GST), with immediate effect. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 4 July 2017.

The prices of vehicles for end-customers on large utility vehicles (UVs) and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) have been reduced by an average of 6.9%, while those that come under small car segment have been reduced by an average of 1.4%. Similarly, end-customer prices have been reduced by an average of 1.1% for small commercial vehicles and 0.5% for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and HCVs.

Since the GST rates on hybrid vehicles are significantly higher than that in the pre-GST regime, the prices for the end-customers of hybrid vehicles have been increased marginally. These price changes to end-customers will vary across states or even cities within a state, due to the differing levels of pre-GST local taxes.

The effect of the imposition of GST for tractors, which were not levied an excise duty, should be neutral given the input tax credits that would be available to OEMs. Hence there will be no change for end-customer prices for tractors.

Key benchmark indices settled with small-to-minor losses in a quiet session of trade yesterday, 4 July 2017. The Sensex fell 11.83 points or 0.04% to settle at 31,209.79, its lowest closing level since 30 June 2017.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 834.36 crore yesterday, 4 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 295.88 crore yesterday, 4 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 5.50 points at the opening bell tracking lower Asian stocks.

Overseas, Asian stocks declined after North Korea launched a missile. North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the waters between Korea and Japan Tuesday morning — its first such launch in more than a month — which comes on the eve of Independence Day in the US.

US stocks rose yesterday, 3 July 2017 as banks continued to climb along with interest rates, and energy companies rallied again with oil prices. Better-than-expected auto sales and a strong report on US factories also boosted stocks.

American manufacturers are growing at the fastest pace in almost three years. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index rose to 57.8% in June from 54.9%. That's the highest reading since mid-2014.

Oil prices notched an eighth-straight session gain yesterday, 3 July 2017, the longest such streak of wins for US crude in more than seven years, as the first weekly decline in US oil-drilling activity since January buoyed expectations that domestic production will see a lasting retreat. September Brent crude on London's ICE Futures exchange tacked on 91 cents, or 1.9%, to end at $49.68 a barrel.

Among corporate news back home, Ambuja Cements said it has participated in the e-auction tender of limestone block for Nandgaon Ekodi Limistone block in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra by the state government of Maharashtra. The company has secured an estimated limestone of 42 million tones at a final bid price of 125.05% of value of mineral dispatched. The company is expecting a formal communication vesting the said block in its favour shortly, it said. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 3 July 2017.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Samsung BioLogics announced a strategic long-term manufacturing agreement for Tildrakizumab. The agreement was entered into by Sun Pharma's wholly-owned subsidiary and Samsung BioLogics. According to the agreement, Sun Pharma has appointed Samsung BioLogics to manufacture Tildrakizumab, an investigational IL-23p19 inhibitor being evaluated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Filings for this novel investigational biologic has been accepted for review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (May 2017) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) (March 2017). The agreement was signed at Samsung BioLogics' headquarter in Incheon, South Korea. The approximate value of the contract will be $55.5 million, other financial details of the agreement are confidential. The announcement was made before market hours today, 4 July 2017.

NTPC announced that 2nd unit of 195 megawatts (MW) of Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station Stage-II 390 megawatts (MW) of Kanti Bijlee Utpadan Nigam, a subsidiary of NTPC is declared on commercial operation from 1 July 2017. With this, the commercial capacity of Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station has become 610 MW and that of NTPC group has become 47488 MW. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 3 July 2017.

Trading for the second quarter and July month started on a positive note yesterday, 3 July 2017, as key benchmark indices settled with good gains as firmness in global stocks perked up sentiment. The Sensex rose 300.01 points or 0.97% to settle at 31,221.62, its highest closing level since 22 June 2017.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 804.67 crore yesterday, 3 July 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 954.34 crore yesterday, 3 July 2017, as per provisional data.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 1.90 points at the opening bell amid mixed global cues.

Overseas, Asian stocks were mixed as the second half of the year kicked off, tracking mixed signals from US markets. US stocks closed mixed on Friday, 30 June 2017.

A private gauge of China's factory activity rebounded in June to show an expansion, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing sector that tallied with official data released last week. The Caixin China manufacturing purchasing managers' index rose to 50.4 in June from 49.6 in May, showing a rise in activity, Caixin Media Co. and research firm Markit said. The 50 level separates an expansion in manufacturing activity from a contraction.

Japanese manufacturing activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in June. The final June Markit/Nikkei Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 52.4, higher than a preliminary reading of 52.0 but still below a final 53.1 in May.

Japan's business confidence among the nation's large manufacturers strengthened to its highest level in more than three years in the second quarter, according to a central bank survey. The main index measuring large manufacturers' confidence rose to plus 17 in the April-June period from plus 12 previously, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly tankan survey.

Oil prices edged up supported by the first fall in US drilling activity in months, although rising output from OPEC despite a pledge to cut supplies capped gains. Brent August crude oil futures added 6 cents to $48.83 per barrel after jumping 5% last week for the first gain in six weeks.

On macroeconomic data front back home, the output of eight core infrastructure industries, comprising 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), improved 3.6% in May 2017. The cumulative output of eight core infrastructure industries moved up 3.2% in April-May 2017-18.

Markit Economics will unveil the result of a monthly survey on the performance of India's manufacturing sector for June 2017 at 10:30 IST today, 3 July 2017. The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI in India fell to 51.6 in May 2017 from 52.5 in April 2017.

The Goods and Services Tax came into force from 1 July 2017, amid a historic midnight session in the Central Hall of Parliament. President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressed the gathering, before the President and the Prime Minister pressed a button to mark the launch of GST. The biggest tax reform since independence - GST - will pave the way for realization of the goal of One Nation - One Tax - One Market.

Among corporate news, Mahindra & Mahindra's total auto sales fell 8% to 35,716 units in June 2017 over June 2016. Total tractor sales rose 9% to 32,933 units in June 2017 over June 2016. The announcement was made on Saturday, 1 July 2017.

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone announced that it has raised $224.82 million by allotment of fixed rate senior unsecured notes. The said notes will be listed on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading. The announcement was made on Saturday, 1 July 2017.

Separately, the company announced incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary company, Adani International Terminals on 30 June 2017.

Key benchmark indices registered small gains in the last trading session of the week and month in what was mostly a range-bound session of trade on Friday, 30 June 2017. The Sensex rose 64.09 points or 0.21% to settle at 30,921.61, its highest closing level since 27 June 2017.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 160.48 crore on Friday, 30 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 1195.71 crore on Friday, 30 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Market may edge lower in early trade amid weakness in Asian stocks and overnight losses on the Wall Street. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 44 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, Asian stocks declined despite marginal improvement in China's manufacturing activity as select tech shares around the region sold off.

In economic news, China's manufacturing activity accelerated more than expected in June, suggesting the world's second-largest economy continued to confound expectations for a slowdown. The official manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 in June, from 51.2 in May. Levels above 50 indicate expansion, while levels below signal contraction.

US equities fell yesterday, 29 June 2017 as technology stocks' latest drop washed out strong gains from the big banks.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 1140.77 crore yesterday, 29 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 600.23 crore yesterday, 29 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, IndusInd Bank announced after market hours yesterday, 29 June 2017 that it inaugurated a new branch in Kota, Rajasthan. With this, the bank now has 94 branches in Rajasthan.

Market closed with marginal gains yesterday, 29 June 2017 amid volatility as traders rolled over positions in the futures & options (F&O) segment from the near month June 2017 series to July 2017 series. The Sensex had risen 23.20 points or 0.08% to settle at 30,857.52, its highest closing level since 27 June 2017.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could gain 23 points at the opening bell, tracking positive sentiment in global markets.

Overseas, Asian stocks edged higher, taking cues from a stronger finish in US markets. US equities registered strong gains yesterday, 28 June 2017 as bank stocks led the charge. The S&P 500 index notched its biggest one-day gain since late April.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 469.09 crore yesterday, 28 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 168.97 crore yesterday, 28 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, HDFC Bank turns ex-dividend today, 29 June 2017, for dividend of Rs 11 per share for the year ended 31 March 2017 (FY 2017).

Market registered modest losses amid negative global cues yesterday, 28 June 2017. The Sensex fell 123.93 points or 0.4% to settle at 30,834.32, its lowest closing level since 25 May 2017.

Market may edge lower in early trade tracking weak global cues. Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 29 points at the opening bell amid mixed cues from Asian and US markets.

Overseas, Asian stocks edged lower tracking lower closing on the Wall Street overnight. US equities closed lower yesterday, 27 June 2017 amid losses in large-cap technology stocks, while a Senate vote delay raised heightened policy uncertainty.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 292.11 crore yesterday, 27 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 148.54 crore yesterday, 27 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, Hero MotoCorp announced after market hours yesterday, 27 June 2017 that Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) sold 2.026% stake in the company. The transaction took place between 1 October 2015 and 21 June 2017. Post transaction, LIC holds 5.136% stake in Hero MotoCorp, compared with 7.162% stake held earlier.

TCS announced after market hours yesterday, 27 June 2017 that TMX Group awarded TCS, the implementation of a single, integrated technology platform for Canada's clearing and settlement businesses. The innovative platform, called TCS BaNCS for Market Infrastructure, will replace the legacy systems deployed by The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited (CDS) and Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation (CDCC), subject to regulatory approval where required. Technology integration across TMX Group's cash and derivatives clearing businesses is the next significant step in the company's evolution as a premier client-driven solutions provider to the Canadian and global capital markets.

Key benchmark indices closed the first trading session of the week with modest losses yesterday, 27 June 2017. The Sensex fell 179.96 points or 0.58% to settle at 30,958.25, its lowest closing level since 25 May 2017.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could fall 4 points at the opening bell amid mixed cues from Asian and US markets.

Overseas, Asian stocks witnessed mixed trend as investors watched for signals from central bankers' speeches. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is due to speak in London today, 27 June 2017.

US equities closed mixed yesterday, 26 June 2017, as a rise in the financial sector helped offset losses from large-cap technology stocks.

The European Central Bank (ECB) chief Mario Draghi yesterday, 26 June 2017, defended the ECB's easy monetary policy. Draghi, speaking to university students in Lisbon, reportedly said super low rates create jobs, foster growth and benefit borrowers, ultimately easing inequality.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 269.95 crore on Friday, 23 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 45.78 crore on Friday, 23 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, Infosys issued a press release regarding its settlement with New York Attorney General. The company said that its agreement concluded the State of New York's investigation relating to the amount of taxes the company paid in 2010-2011 without any criminal or civil charges being filed. While this investigation centered on alleged paperwork errors, the company committed no wrongdoing and denies all allegations made in this regard, Infosys said.

This settlement relates to legal issues already resolved under the 2013 settlement with the US Department of Justice, and was reached by both parties to avoid protracted litigation.

Infosys said it maintains robust policies and procedures to ensure adherence with all applicable regulations and laws. Infosys will continue to focus on boosting American innovation, hiring American workers and better serving its valued customers across the United States, it added. The announcement was made after market hours on Friday, 23 June 2017.

Key indices declined on Friday, 23 June 2017, due to negative cues from European stock market. The Sensex fell 152.53 points or 0.49% to settle at 31,138.21, its lowest closing level since 16 June 2017. The market was closed on Monday, 26 June 2017 for Ramzan Id.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 2 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, Asian shares were mixed, but remained on track for a weekly gain, while crude oil prices pulled away from this week's 10-month lows.

In US, stocks closed mostly lower as weak financials and consumer staples shares eclipsed a rally in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors. Health-care stocks were among the biggest gainers as lawmakers released a discussion draft of the health-care bill that aims to cut Medicaid and eliminate penalties for people who don't buy insurance, among other changes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 12.74 points to end at 21,397.29. The Nasdaq Composite Index bucked the trend for a second day to edge up 2.73 points to close at 6,236.69.

A report on weekly jobless claims showed that fewer than 250,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits in mid-June. Initial jobless claims rose by 3,000 to 241,000 in the seven days stretching from 11 June to 17 June 2017, Labor Department said.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 192.68 crore yesterday, 22 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 455.21 crore yesterday, 22 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, MindTree said that a meeting of the board of directors of the company will be held on 28 June 2017 to consider the proposal to buyback equity shares of the company. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 22 June 2017.

Wockhardt said that the company and its two subsidiaries, Wockhardt UK Holding and CP Pharmaceuticals, have settled an ongoing commercial litigation before the High Court in London, UK in relation to a supply contract for a drug named Trisenox. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 22 June 2017.

A divergent trend was witnessed yesterday, 22 June 2017, as the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, settled with marginal gains while the Nifty 50 index registered minor losses. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 7.10 points or 0.02% to settle at 31,290.74. The Nifty 50 index fell 3.60 points or 0.04% to settle at 9,630.

Trading of Nifty 50 index futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could rise 13 points at the opening bell.

Overseas, most Asian shares edged higher as crude oil prices inched up after hitting a 10-month low overnight. In US, the S&P 500 and Dow industrials ended slightly lower overnight, weighed down by losses in the energy sector as oil prices continued to slide. But the Nasdaq Composite posted moderate gains thanks to a surge in biotechnology shares.

The S&P 500 index closed with a loss of 1.42 points, or less than 0.1%, at 2,435.61. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 57.11 points, or 0.3%, to 21,410.03. The Nasdaq Composite Index bucked the trend, closing 45.92 points, or 0.7%, higher at 6,233.95.

Closer home, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 152.82 crore yesterday, 21 June 2017, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 41.39 crore yesterday, 21 June 2017, as per provisional data.

Among corporate news, HDFC has filed term sheet for issuing secured redeemable non-convertible debentures worth Rs 700 crore on private placement basis. HDFC said that the coupon rate on debentures is 7.21% per annum. The tenor of the debentures is one year 93 days, with redemption date being 24 September 2018. The issue opens and closes on the same day on 23 June 2017. The object of the issue is to augment long term resources of the company, HDFC said. The proceeds of the issue would be utilized for financing/refinancing the housing finance business requirements of the company. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 21 June 2017.

Tata Motors said that a meeting of the duly authorised committee held yesterday, 21 June 2017, approved offering for subscription, on a private placement basis, up to 5,000 Rated, Listed, Unsecured, 7.50% coupon, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of face value Rs 10 lakh each, at par, aggregating up to Rs 500 crore. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 21 June 2017.

Ashok Leyland said that the board of directors of Hinduja Leyland Finance (HLFL) at its meeting held on 23 May 2017 has decided to withdraw the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) and accordingly the DRHP had been withdrawn from Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on 16 June 2017. Ashok Leyland had earlier informed about the filing of DRHP with Sebi by HLFL for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of equity shares. HLFL is a subsidiary company of Ashok Leyland. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 21 June 2017.

Shares of Hindustan Unilever turn ex-dividend today, 22 June 2017 for final dividend of Rs 10 per share for the year ended 31 March 2017.

Domestic stocks shut shop with small losses on negative global cues yesterday, 21 June 2017. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 13.89 points or 0.04% to settle at 31,283.64. The Nifty 50 index fell 19.90 points or 0.21% to settle at 9,633.60.