Helping You Build Wealth With Honest Research
Since 1996. Try Now

MEMBER'S LOGIN

MEMBER'S LOGINX

     
Invalid Username / Password
   
     
   
     
 
Invalid Captcha
   
 
 
 
(Please do not use this option on a public machine)
 
     
 
 
 
  Sign Up | Forgot Password?  

Indian markets open in green
Thu, 3 Sep 09:30 am

The major Asian stock markets have opened the day on a mixed note, with stock markets in Japan and Singapore trading higher by 1.4% and 0.9% respectively, are the leading the gainers in the pack. However stock markets in Hong Kong and China are down 1.2% and 0.4% respectively. The major stock indices in the European and US markets ended their previous session on an encouraging note. The benchmark indices of US closed higher by 2.4% yesterday. The rupee is trading at 66.25 per US dollar.

Indian stock markets have opened the day on a firm note. BSE-Sensex is trading up by 125 points (up 0.5%) and NSE-Nifty is trading up by 43 points (up 0.6%). Both S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap are trading up by 0.7% and 0.9% respectively. Sectoral indices have opened the day on a positive note too, with stocks from oil and gas and capital goods sector witnessing buying interest.

According to an article in a financial daily, Larsen and Toubro (L&T), is delaying payment to its vendors. The delay has occurred due to lag of payment from its own customers. Reportedly, both private and government companies have been delaying payments to L&T. At an aggregate level, the days taken by L&T to pay vendors (called payable days) increased to 127 days in 2014-15 from 121 days in 2013-14. The amount that L&T owes to its vendors jumped 15% to Rs 188bn as at 31ST March, 2015. This is impacting the company's working capital cycle too. The stock of L&T is trading up by 0.95%.

Major stocks in the automobile sector have opened their day in green. As per an article in Livemint, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will introduce scooters from Peugeot Motorcycle in India within a year. Reportedly, according to the company executive the main challenge is to bring the motorcycle at a price where the customers would be willing to pay. The company is working to introduce 2-3 scooters from Peugeot Motorcycles in India. M&M holds a 51% stake in Peugeot Motorcycle. Stock of M&M is trading up by 0.01%.

For information on how to pick stocks that have the potential to deliver big returns, download our special report now!

View all commentaries | Archives

Read the latest Market Commentary


Equitymaster requests your view! Post a comment on "Indian markets open in green". Click here!

  
ABOUT EQUITYMASTER

Since 1996, Equitymaster has been the source for honest and credible opinions on investing in India. With solid research and in-depth analysis Equitymaster is dedicated towards making its readers- smarter, more confident and richer every day. Here's why hundreds of thousands of readers spread across more than 70 countries Trust Equitymaster.

PREMIUM PRODUCTS
QUICK LINKS
POPULAR TOPICS
TRENDING TOPICS
FREE NEWSLETTERS
EQUITYMASTER SUPPORTS
  • HelpYourNGO
  • You Tube
  • Linkedin
  • Twitter
  • Telegram
  • Google Play

Copyright © Equitymaster Agora Research Private Limited.

Whitelist | Refer | Terms | Privacy | Contact | About | Sitemap

Phone +91-9136015013

Equitymaster Agora Research Private Limited (Research Analyst)
SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations 2014, Registration No. INH000000537.

103, Regent Chambers, Above Status Restaurant, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021. India.
Telephone: +91-22-61434055. Email: info@equitymaster.com. Website: www.equitymaster.com.
CIN:U74999MH2007PTC175407

Name of the Compliance & Grievance Officer: Ms Sonal Ramachandran
Telephone: +91-22-61434003 | Email: compliance@equitymaster.com

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.
Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.

All rights reserved. Any act of copying, reproducing or distributing this newsletter whether wholly or in part, for any purpose without the permission of Equitymaster is strictly prohibited and shall be deemed to be copyright infringement.

Equitymaster Agora Research Private Limited (Research Analyst) bearing Registration No. INH000000537 (hereinafter referred as 'Equitymaster') is an independent equity research Company. Equitymaster is not an Investment Adviser. Information herein should be regarded as a resource only and should be used at one's own risk. This is not an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities and Equitymaster will not be liable for any losses incurred or investment(s) made or decisions taken/or not taken based on the information provided herein. Information contained herein does not constitute investment advice or a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs of individual subscribers. Before acting on any recommendation, subscribers should consider whether it is suitable for their particular circumstances and, if necessary, seek an independent professional advice. This is not directed for access or use by anyone in a country, especially, USA, Canada or the European Union countries, where such use or access is unlawful or which may subject Equitymaster or its affiliates to any registration or licensing requirement. All content and information is provided on an 'As Is' basis by Equitymaster. Information herein is believed to be reliable but Equitymaster does not warrant its completeness or accuracy and expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions of any kind, whether express or implied. Equitymaster may hold shares in the company/ies discussed herein. As a condition to accessing Equitymaster content and website, you agree to our Terms and Conditions of Use, available here. The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.