The BSE Indec closed at 18141, with up 55 points, the index touched a high and a low of 18,198.45 and 18,057.82 respectively. While Nifty Index shut up at 5437.75, with little up 7 points, the index touched high and low of 5,452.60 and 5,411.25, respectively.

Narayana Murthy is reportedly selling part of his stake in Infosys Technologies Ltd. to raise money for its venture capital (VC) fund Catamaran, according to reports.

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Narayana Murthy to sell part stake in Infosys: report

Narayana Murthy is reportedly selling part of his stake in Infosys Technologies Ltd. to raise money for its venture capital (VC) fund Catamaran, according to reports. He is likely to raise ~Rs 4-5bn, reports said. Catamaran is reportedly planning a VC fund worth US$400-500mn, which aims to invest in Education, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) on Thursday announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended 31st March 2011.

The profit after tax (PAT) in Q4 FY11 stood at Rs. 16.86bn versus Rs. 14.38bn in the same period a year earlier. There was an expectational gain of Rs. 2.26bn, representing gains on the sale of investment in an associate company and partial sale of a strategic investment. Also, the company had an extraordinary gain of Rs. 731.7mn in Q4 FY10.

Net sales for the January to March quarter stood at Rs. 150.78bn as against Rs. 133.75bn in the same quarter last year.

After a long trading days the Stock Market Shut up at 18519, with up trend by 308 points, the index touched a high and a low of 18,568.48 and 18,271.68 respectively. While nifty closed at 5551 with up 91 points, the index touched high and low of 5,564.40 and 5,472.45, respectively.

Nifty May 2011 futures closed at 5,547.95, at a discount of 3.50 points over spot closing of 5,551.45, while Nifty June 2011 futures were at 5,562.75 at a premium of 11.30 points over spot closing. The near month May 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Nifty May futures saw addition of 0.21% or 0.05 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 27.80 mn units.

For Nifty calls, 5600 strike price (SP) from the May series was the most active call with a contraction of 0.25 mn or 4.68%. Among Nifty puts, 5500 SP from the May month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.76 or 18.54%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5600 SP (5.29) and that for Puts at 5500 SP (4.91).

The Market closed at 19584, down by 18 points,The index touched a high and a low of 19,697.49 and 19,531.34 respectively. While Nifty Index shut up at 5874, down by 10 points. The index touched high and low of 5,906.60 and 5,857.00, respectively.

Nifty April 2011 futures closed at 5,877.00, at a premium of 2.50 over spot closing of 5,874.50, while Nifty May 2011 futures were at 5,902.00 at a premium of 27.50 points over spot closing. The near month April 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Nifty April futures saw an addition of 6.01% or 1.36 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 24.17 mn units.

For Nifty calls, 5,900 strike price (SP) from the April series was the most active call with an addition of 1.20 mn or 20.95%. Among Nifty puts, 5800 SP from the April month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.19 mn or 2.65%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5900 SP (6.96) and that for Puts at 5900 SP (7.53).

The scrip opened at Rs. 278.00 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 286.90 and Rs. 277.50 respectively. So far 93896 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 2 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 349.90 on 04-Jan-2011 and a 52 week low of Rs. 223.40 on 18-Mar-2011.

Nifty April 2011 futures closed at 5,874.00, at a premium of 22.35 over spot closing of 5,851.65, while Nifty May 2011 futures were at 5,894.60 at a premium of 42.95 points over spot closing. The near month April 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Nifty April futures saw an addition of 6.29% or 1.52 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 25.84 mn units.

For Nifty calls, 5,800 strike price (SP) from the April series was the most active call with a contraction of 2.39 mn or 33.34%. Among Nifty puts, 5800 SP from the April month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 2.13 mn or 43.39%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5800 SP (4.79) and that for Puts at 5800 SP (7.05).

The Sensex closed at 19451, down 139 points from its previous close, and Nifty shut shop at 5842, down 44 points. The Sensex and Nifty lost 0.1% each. The mid-caps and small-cap indices gained around 1% each. Among the front liners, HDFC, Hindalco, Wipro, Bharti Airtel and Tata Power gained 1–2%, while NTPC, ONGC, TCS, Maruti Suzuki and Sterlite lost 1–3%.

Nifty April 2011 futures closed at 5,859.30, at a premium of 17.30 over spot closing of 5,842.00, while Nifty May 2011 futures were at 5,877.00 at a premium of 35.00 points over spot closing. The near month April 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Nifty April futures saw an addition of 3.50% or 0.93 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 27.67 mn units.

Today was the bullish trend day for Indian Stock Market, BSE Index closed at 19121.01, the index touched a high and a low of 19,226.21 and 18,944.82, respectively. While Nifty index shut up at 5736.35, the index touched high of 5,770.35 and a low of 5680.70, respectively.

Nifty March 2011 futures closed at 5,754.20 at a premium of 17.85 over spot closing of 5,736.35, while Nifty April 2011 futures were at 5,784.00 at a premium of 47.65 points over spot closing. The near month March 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Nifty March futures saw an addition of 14.63% or 2.64 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 20.68 mn units.

For Nifty calls, 5800 strike price (SP) from the March series was the most active call with an addition of 1.32 mn or 21%. Among Nifty puts, 5700 SP from the March month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 2 mn or 36.43%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5800 SP (7.62) and that for Puts at 5700 SP (7.49). The respective Support and Resistance levels are: Resistance 5777.56 --Pivot Point 5729.13--Support 5687.91. The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) OI wise stood at 1.94 for March-month contracts.

Stock Market sensex Closed at 17700 up points with possitive trend, The index touched a high and a low of 17,812.44 and 17,469.97 respectively. While Nifty closed at 5318.75 with up 1.07%, The index touched a high and a low of 5338.20 and 5232.75, respectively.

Nifty March 2011 futures closed at 5,328.00, at a premium of 24.45 over spot closing of 5,303.55, while Nifty April 2011 futures were at 5,341.15, at a premium of 37.60 points over spot closing. The near month March 2011 derivatives contract expire on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Nifty March futures saw an addition of 13.09% or 3.00 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 25.93 mn units.

Among Nifty puts, 5200 SP from the February month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 1.22 mn or 29.33%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5500 SP (4.96 mn) and that for Puts at 5200 SP (5.38). The respective Support and Resistance levels are: Resistance 5,350.25--Pivot Point 5,291.5--Support 5244.8. The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) OI wise stood at 1.39 for February-month contracts.

Today Stock Market was close with negative trend, BSE - 30 sensex was closed at 18506.82 down with 1.60%, The index touched a high and a low of 18,506.82 and 18,159.82, respectively.5 stocks advanced against 25 declining ones on the index. While Nifty -50 index closed at 5467.10, down with 1.43%, 11 Stocks advances against 39 declining one’s on the index.

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,458.95 after losing 87.50 points. Nifty February 2011 futures closed at 5,466.00, at a premium of 7.05 over spot closing of 5,458.95, while Nifty March 2011 futures were at 5,489.00, at a premium of 30.05 points over spot closing. The near month February 2011 derivatives contract expire on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Nifty February futures saw an addition of 6.69% or 1.73 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 27.73 mn units.

For Nifty calls, 5500 strike price (SP) from the February series was the most active call with an addition of 1.9 mn or 28.89%. Among Nifty puts, 5500 SP from the February month expiry was the most active put with a contraction of of 3.06 mn or 30.78%.

After a week Start market closed with green trend, Nifty - 50 Index closed with +94.75 while 30 stock index closed with green colore at 18,449.31(+359.69).

After a long time market seem to be good position, after yeterday green today market also closed with posstive hope.

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,526.75 after gaining 94.75 points or 1.74%. Nifty February 2011 futures closed at 5,538.65, at a premium of 11.90 over spot closing of 5,526.75, while Nifty March 2011 futures were at 5,553.90, at a premium of 27.15 points over spot closing. The near month February 2011 derivatives contracts expire on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Nifty February futures saw an addition of 4.51% or 0.99 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 23.05 mn units.

Market close with posstive trend Selling pressure primarily came from cement and auto stocks. Realty and oil & gas showed goods gains in today's trade. NSE nifty index close 5432 & BSE 30 Index close 18090.62. After a long time sensex close with posstive mark.

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,432 after gaining 14.80 points or 0.27%. Nifty February 2011 futures closed at 5432.00, converging over spot closing of 5432.00, while Nifty March 2011 futures were at 5450.00, at a premium of 18.00 points over spot closing. The near month February 2011 derivatives contracts expire on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Nifty February futures saw an addition of 13.00% or 2.89 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 25.19 mn units. For Nifty calls, 5500 strike price (SP) from the February series was the most active call with addition of 0.86 mn or 15.56%. Among Nifty puts, 5400SP from the February month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.54 mn or 6.70%. TWHKJ6CW7CD7

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,505.90 after losing 6.25 points or 0.11%. Nifty February 2011 futures closed at 5524.40, at a premium of 18.50 points over spot closing of 5505.90, while Nifty March 2011 futures were at 5540.00, at a premium of 34.10 points over spot closing. The near month February 2011 derivatives contracts expire on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Nifty February futures saw an addition of 13.07% or 2.67 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 23.09 mn units. For Nifty calls, 5600 strike price (SP) from the February series was the most active call with addition of 0.37 mn or 10.94%. Among Nifty puts, 5400SP from the February month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.87 mn or 13.03%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5600 SP (3.76mn) and that for Puts at 5400 SP (7.62mn). The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) OI wise stood at 1.15 for February-month contracts.

The 50-share NSE index fell 1.12 per cent to 5,450.35. The BSE Sensex fell as much as 1.6 per cent early on Monday, taking cues from lower other Asian markets as deadly protests in Egypt sparked fears of unrest throughout the Middle East and prompted sell-off of risky assets. Infosys and ICICI Bank led the losses in India. The main 30-share BSE index was down 1.4 per cent at 18,142.70 points by 0349 GMT, with all but one of its components in the red.

The 50-share NSE Nifty showed a bit of recovery in late trade to close above 5500 level, at 5,512, down 92 points. The 30-share BSE Sensex went down 288 points to settle at 18,396. The numbers are following: the Sensex was down 3.4% and Nifty also down 3.4%. The CNX Midcap index was down 4.3% while BSE Smallcap index was down 4.5% over the week. BSE OilGas down 4.2%, BSE Metal down 4%, BSE Auto down 5%.

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,512.15 after losing 92.15 points or 1.64%. Nifty February futures saw an addition of 13.90% or 2.70 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 22.14 mn units. For Nifty calls, 5700 strike price (SP) from the February series was the most active call with addition of 1.37 mn or 45.02%. Among Nifty puts, 5500 SP from the February month expiry was the most active put with a contraction of 1.28 mn or 25.50%. The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5700 SP (4.4mn) and that for Puts at 5500 SP (6.32mn). The respective Support and Resistance levels are: Resistance 5597.85, Pivot Point 5,528.7 Support 5,443. The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) OI wise stood at 1.22 for February-month contracts.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading at 20,180, with loss of 120 points and the 50-share NSE Nifty fell 32 points to 6,047. Breadth was also in favour of declines; about 301 shares advanced as against 992 shares declined on Bombay Stock Exchange.

The 50-share S&P CNX Nifty finally settled at 5,696.50 after losing 15.10 points or 0.26%. Nifty January futures saw an addition of 13.30% or 2.8 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 23.59 mn units. For Nifty calls, 5700 strike price (SP) from the January series was the most active call with a addition of 1.31 mn or 17.60%. Among Nifty puts, 5700 SP from the January month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.56 mn or 9.05%.  The maximum Call OI outstanding was at 5700 SP (6.85 mn) and that for Puts at 5700 SP (6.64 mn). The respective Support and Resistance levels are: Resistance 5,739.23, Pivot Point 5,696.18, Support 5,674.82. The Nifty Put Call Ratio (PCR) OI wise stood at 0.66 for January-month contracts.