Top 24 stocks in focus: JSPL, Redington, Prism Cement

Check out the companies which will be in focus during trade today based on recent and latest news developments.

Vedanta: The company will invest $500 million (nearly Rs 3,350 crore) in its zinc business, according to reports.

ICICI Bank: The bank is planning to raise Rs.25,000 crore in tranches by way of various instruments including bonds.

NBCC: The company has secured businesses worth Rs.19 billion in May.

Wipro: Wipro has informed BSE that the company the company will dispatch the letter of offer for the buyback to eligible shareholders appearing on the record date of May 6, 2016, on or before June 10, 2016.

Shree Global Tradefin: The company has informed BSE that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will consider sub-division of face value of Equity Shares from Re.5 each to Re.1 each, subject to the approval of shareholders.

Redington: Harrow Investment Holding, the promoter of the company, has sold over 5% stake in two separate open market transactions for Rs.219.4 crore, as per media report.

JSPL: Jindal Steel is seeking shareholders approval for sale of some assets, according to the media report. The company seeks nod to sell 1,000 MW power plant to JSW Energy.

Vikas Ecotech: The company has signed an MoU with a leading European company Narfigate Corporation, of Czech Republic under which Nafigate will transfer Hydal Technology to Vikas EcoTech Ltd.

Patel Engineering: With reference to the earlier letter dated June 06, 2016 regarding Outcome of Joint Lender Forum (JLF) Meeting, Patel Engineering Ltd has informed BSE that the JLF has decided May 26, 2016 as 'reference date’. Further, majority lenders have agreed that they shall approach their approving authorities for obtaining approval related to SDR.

Sterlite Technologies: The company has fixed Record Date as June 16, 2016 for purpose of determining entitlement of equity shareholders of Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) to receive shares of Sterlite Power Transmission Limited (SPTL) pursuant to Scheme of Arrangement for demerger of the Power Products and Transmission Grid Business of STL into SPTL.

Shreyas Shipping and Logistics: The company has recently entered into a Vessel Sharing Arrangement with Shipping Corporation of India on two of the services connecting East Coast of India to West Coast of India and vice versa with Persian Gulf with addition of new ports commencing with effect from June 9.

Prism Cement: The company has agreed to acquire 15.23% (post acquisition) equity stake for approximately Rs. 21 crores in BLA Power Private Limited ('BLA Power'), which is in the sole business of generating thermal power.

Crompton Greaves: The company said its shareholders have approved raising up to Rs.700 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on private placement basis.

Kotak Mahindra Bank: The bank expects about 20% growth in credit during the current fiscal, a senior executive said.

Aksh Optifibre: The company has approves in setting up new lens manufacturing facility, as per media reports.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited: BHEL has commissioned all the 3 supercritical units of 660 MW each at the 1980 MW coal-based Lalitpur Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) in Uttar Pradesh within a span of just 85 days. 

Nestle: Nestle has enters into partnership with China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba to boost its online sales, according to reports.

NTPC: NTPC reportedly said it is planning to raise around Rs. 20,000 crore in this fiscal.Out Of Rs. 20,000 crore, Rs. 6,000 crore would be raised from the overseas bond market and the remaining Rs. 14,000 crore from domestic market, says report.

Larsen & Toubro: L&T said its construction arm has won orders worth Rs.2,161 crore across various business segments.

Tata Steel: Tata Steel's West Bokaro Divison inaugurated ‘High Wall Mining’, a unique initiative in India.TV Narendran, MD, Tata Steel, India and SEA inaugurated the High Wall Mining at South Eastern Quarry.

Lupin: Drug major Lupin has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Voriconazole tablets, used for the treatment of fungal infections, in the American market.

Cairn: British explorer Cairn Energy's arbitration against a Rs.29,047 crore retrospective tax demand has begun with the adjudicating panel fixing timelines so as to complete the arbitration in less than 12 months.

Lux Industries: Lux Industries announced a stock split to be effective, of the face value of  10 each into  2 each per equity share in a 5-for-1 stock split, in compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, and other applicable provisions.

Canara Bank: The bank has received CARBON OFFSET CERTIFICATE from M/s. Micro Energy Credits, USA for offsetting 305.27 Tonnes of CO2 Emissions and for designing & implementing a successful clean energy financing
program.

Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd: The company has raised Rs.10,00,00,00,000 (Rupees One Thousand Crores) through public issue of NCDs.

Biocon jumps 3.7%

Mylan and Biocon announced the presentation of data from the HERITAGE study at the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago.

Biocon jumped 3.7% to Rs.729 on BSE. Mylan and Biocon announced the presentation of data from the HERITAGE study at the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 3-7. The study confirmed the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of MYL-1401O, the proposed biosimilar trastuzumab co-developed by Biocon and Mylan, in comparison to branded trastuzumab. 

The scrip opened at Rs. 705.5 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 734.7 and Rs. 705.5 respectively. So far 1339367(NSE+BSE) shares were traded on the counter. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 14061 crore.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 5 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 727 on 01-Jun-2016 and a 52 week low of Rs. 396.5 on 25-Aug-2015. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 727 and Rs. 686.15 respectively.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 60.72 % while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 19.35 % and 17.99 % respectively.

Coal India to discuss share buyback proposal

The date of the buyback plan are yet to be finalised.

Coal India is planning to discuss share buyback proposal, according to reports.

Report says that the Coal India had a meeting with the government and a buyback proposal is likely to be placed.

The date of the buyback plan are yet to be finalised. 

Report says that the buyback size could be at least 5% of the paid-up capital. 

Coal India Ltd ended at Rs. 308.95, up by Rs. 2.55 or 0.83% from its previous closing of Rs. 306.4 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 309 and touched a high and low of Rs. 312 and Rs. 308 respectively. A total of 9037007(NSE+BSE) shares were traded on the counter. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 195143.94 crore.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 touched a 52 week high of Rs. 447.25 on 05-Aug-2015 and a 52 week low of Rs. 272.05 on 12-Apr-2016. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 312 and Rs. 287.9 respectively.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 79.65 % while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 17.14 % and 3.21 % respectively.

The stock traded above its 200 DMA.

NHPC expects to commission 610 MW hydro projects this fiscal

"We are hopeful of commissioning two units of 40 MW each of the 160 MW Teesta Low Dam Project Stage IV in West Bengal and 330 MW Kishanganga projects," NHPC Chairman and Managing Director KM Singh reportedly said.

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation IS PLANNING to commission nearly 610 MW hydro projects this fiscal, according to reports,

"We are hopeful of commissioning two units of 40 MW each of the 160 MW Teesta Low Dam Project Stage IV in West Bengal and 330 MW Kishanganga projects," NHPC Chairman and Managing Director KM Singh reportedly said.

The company reported that it also expects commissioning one unit of 200 MW of the 800 MW Parbati II in Himachal Pradesh. 

NHPC Ltd ended at Rs. 24.65, up by Rs. 0.1 or 0.41% from its previous closing of Rs. 24.55 on the BSE.

The scrip opened at Rs. 24.55 and touched a high and low of Rs. 24.9 and Rs. 24.3 respectively. A total of 12504240(NSE+BSE) shares were traded on the counter. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 27289.2 crore.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 touched a 52 week high of Rs. 24.9 on 03-Jun-2016 and a 52 week low of Rs. 15.55 on 25-Aug-2015. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 24.9 and Rs. 22.1 respectively.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 85.96 % while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 6.99 % and 7.05 % respectively.

The stock traded above its 50 DMA.

Gujarat Industries commissioning of 51 MW wind-based power project delayed

The company has been intimating to the exchanges, about the progress of the said project from time to time, and as intimated by the company vide its letter dated March 19, 2016, 8 Wind Energy Generators (WEGs), out of total 34 WEGs, have been commissioned so far.

Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd has informed BSE that on account of financial difficulties faced by Leitwind Shriram Manufacturing Ltd., Chennai, the EPC Contractor, the date of commissioning of the 51 MW Wind based Power Project in Gujarat, has been delayed.
 
The company has been intimating to the exchanges, about the progress of the said project from time to time, and as intimated by the company vide its letter dated March 19, 2016, 8 Wind Energy Generators (WEGs), out of total 34 WEGs, have been commissioned so far.

Sun Pharma clocks1% gains on the bourses; to divest 2 manufacturing units

The pharma company has agreed to divest two oral solid dosage manufacturing facilities to Frontida BioPharma.

Sun Pharma gained 1% to Rs.746 after the pharma company announced that as a part of its manufacturing consolidation in the US, one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with Frontida BioPharma. 

The scrip opened at Rs. 750 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 750.25 and Rs. 740.4 respectively. So far 323535(NSE+BSE) shares were traded on the counter. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 177678.61 crore.

The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 965.15 on 20-Aug-2015 and a 52 week low of Rs. 706.4 on 24-Nov-2015. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 842.05 and Rs. 735.3 respectively.

The promoters holding in the company stood at 54.97 % while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 35.37 % and 9.65 % respectively.

Vakrangee announces corporate agency tie up with CIGNA TTK Health Insurance

Citizens, especially in un-served and underserved areas shall be able to access health Insurance products and services offered/to be offered by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company Ltd.

Vakrangee announce Corporate Agency tie up with CIGNA TTK Health Insurance Company Limited (CIGNA TTK) issued by Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to distribute Health Insurance product through Vakrangee distribution network. Citizens, especially in un-served and underserved areas shall be able to access health Insurance products and services offered/to be offered by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company Ltd.

Cigna TTK is a joint venture between the U.S. based global health services leader, Cigna Corporation and Indian conglomerate, TTK Group. Company received the regulatory license from IRDA in November 2013 and launched its operations in February 2014.

Cigna TTK health Insurance is a stand-alone health insurance company, headquartered in Mumbai having a pan India presence spread across 40 cities of the country.

Cigna Corporation, a fortune 500 company is the first US Health Insurance player to set foot in the country. Cigna’s partnership with the TTK Group is to bring in innovative suite of health insurance products along with an enhanced customer service experience to the Indian market.

ProHealth is a flagship health insurance product from Cigna TTK. In addition it has launched Critical Care and Accident Care as part of its Lifestyle Protection Product Suite, for individual and family.

Asian markets drop after jobs data; Nikkei 225 down 1.2%

Japanese shares slipped after the yen strengthened. Japan's Nikkei 225 was down 1.2%, while China's Shanghai Composite is in the red.

Asian markets are trading on a mixed note after U.S. non-farm payrolls showed the slowest job growth in more than five years, quashing expectations for a near-term U.S. interest rate hike.

Japanese shares slipped after the yen strengthened. Japan's Nikkei 225 was down 1.2%, while China's Shanghai Composite is in the red.  South Korea’s Kospi index ​is ​at 1,985.84 points (up 0.04%) and Indonesia’s Jakarta Composite ​is ​at 4,880.91 points (up 0.55%).

Taiwan’s Taiex at 8,577.87 points (down 0.16%), Singapore’s Straits Times at 2,824.82 points (up 0.55%), Hong Kong’s Hang Seng at 20,908.04 points (down 0.19%), Thailand’s SET Composite at 1,444.69 points (up 0.57%) and Singapore Nifty at 8,246.50 points (up 0.12%).

U.S. stocks retreated on Friday after economic data indicated that the U.S. economy may not be as robust as thought, dampening expectations of a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in June. The S&P 500 fell 6 points, or 0.3%, to close at 2,099 to finish the week flat, while Dow Jones  dropped 31 points, or 0.2%, to end at 17,807. The Nasdaq Comp shed 29 points, or 0.6%, to close at 4,942.

Rupee appreciates 30 paise to 66.95 against US Dollar

The local unit had hit a high of 67.09 and a low of 67.28. On the economy front, Raghuram Rajan may maintain status quo in the bi-monthly monetary policy review on Tuesday.

The Indian rupee opened higher by 30 paise at 66.95/$ against US Dollar on Monday as against the previous close of 67.25/$. US dollar index has tumbled below 94 levels, with gains amplifying categorically in Japanese Yen. Euro also garnered momentum against greenback.The US Federal Reserve officials meet on 14-15 June to discuss their policy.

On the economy front, Raghuram Rajan may maintain status quo in the bi-monthly monetary policy review on Tuesday.

The Indian currency ended higher by 4 paise at 67.25/$. The local unit had hit a high of 67.09 and a low of 67.28. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) reference rate for the dollar stood at 67.24 and for Euro stood at 74.99. The RBI’s reference rate for the Yen stood at 61.83; reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 96.9017.

Top 16 stocks in focus: Sun Pharma, HDFC, Excel Crop

Check out the companies which will be in focus during trade today based on recent and latest news developments.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd:  Sun Pharma announced that as a part of its manufacturing consolidation in the US, one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has entered into an agreement with Frontida BioPharma.

Excel Crop: Sumitomo has acquired 44.98% stake in Excel Crop Care for around Rs. 623.44 crore, says report.The company also announced launch of Rs.415.80 crore open offer to acquire further 30 per cent stake in the company.

Gammon India Ltd:  The company said its board has approved amendment to an agreement signed with its arm  Gammon Retail Infrastructure for transfer of EPC business.

Zydus Cadila: Zydus Cadila has received approval from the US health regulator to initiate a phase II clinical trial of Saroglitazar in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) of the liver.

Yes Bank: Yes Bank is planning to raise USD 1 billion from overseas investors in the current fiscal as it has recently got government approval for increasing foreign investment to 74 per cent, says report.

Biocon: Mylan and Biocon Ltd announced the presentation of data from the HERITAGE study at the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 3-7. The study confirmed the efficacy, safety and immunogenicity of MYL-1401O, the proposed biosimilar trastuzumab co-developed by Biocon and Mylan, in comparison to branded trastuzumab.

Adani Enterprise Ltd: Adani Enterprise may walk away from its proposal to build one of the world's biggest coal mines in Australia, says report.

Lupin: Lupin is planning to launch up to 30 drugs in the US market in the current fiscal, says report.

Indiabulls Real Estate: The company has announced that Tapir Realty Developers Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of the company, has entered into a joint development agreement with Oricon Properties.

Natco Pharma: The company received US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a cancer drug.

Force Motors: Force Motors has announced its sales performance for the month of May 2016. The company sold 1,588 SCV, LCVs & 923 UV, SUV Tractors in May 2016.

Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd: The company has informed BSE that on account of financial difficulties faced by Leitwind Shriram Manufacturing Ltd., Chennai, the EPC Contractor, the date of commissioning of the 51 MW Wind based Power Project in Gujarat has been delayed.

Kwality: KKR India is set to invest about Rs.600 crore in Kwality Ltd, as per media report. KKR India will invest through a structured debt transaction.

Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd: The company has received ANDA final approval for Levetiracetam Injection USP, 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL), the generic version of Keppra Injection 500mg/5mL (100mg/mL) of UCB, which is used for the treatment of epilepsy.

Oriental Bank of Commerce: The bank is planning for a credit growth of 12% in the current fiscal with focus on retail and SME lending.

Vakrangee: Vakrangee announce Corporate Agency tie up with CIGNA TTK Health Insurance Company  issued by Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India  to distribute Health Insurance product through Vakrangee distribution network.