Shares of JSW Steel fell 1.3 percent to Rs 308.15 while that of Monnet Ispat and Energy rose 1 percent.
JSW Steel informed exchanges that it along with AION Investments has been identified as a successful bidder for Monnet Ispat and Energy.
Shares of the Hyderabad-based cigarette maker rose 1.85 percent to Rs 3,136 after it reported March quarter earnings.
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The recent governance issues in India's banking sector involving ICICI Bank and Axis Bank reiterate the need to improve risk management and maintain strong governance practices, S&P Global Ratings said today.
"As a number of banks in India confront serious governance and risk issues, the 'tone at the top' is crucial. Leadership groups in Indian banks need to ensure that they enhance the risk culture, reputation, and financial strength of banks," S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Michael Puli said.
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Shares of the Mumbai-based non-residential construction company fell as much as 6.5 percent to Rs 96.25 after it informed exchanges that NCLT has accepted petition filed by operational creditors against the company.
The NCLT has appointed an Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) to conduct the insolvency process, Petron Engineering said in an exchange notification.
Shares of the Delhi-based hospital chain operator rose as much as 4 percent to Rs 153.90 after Bloomberg citing sources reported that IHH is proposing a potential offer for Fortis Healthcare that could value it at as much as $1.3 billion, which would top the bid from a TPG-backed consortium.
Shares of the Mumbai-based construction company rose as much as 1.15 percent to Rs 339.50.
The company has won a contract worth Rs 163 crore from Sea View Developers for civil and structure work package for construction tower 11 and multi-level car park.
Shares of the government-owned lender extended decline to second day and fell as much as 3.2 percent to Rs 69.80.
The Reserve Bank of India slapped a penalty of Rs 3 crore on the bank for non-compliance of bad loan norms, according to a notification to the exchanges.
Shares of the direct-to-home cable TV service provider rose nearly 3 percent to Rs 76.10 after 9.15 crore or 5 percent equity changed hands in a block deal, according to Bloomberg data. Buyers and sellers were not known immediately.
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Market players will be watching out for inflation and industrial production data today which due at about 5:30 pm. Retail inflation is seen at 4.10 percent in March versus 4.44 percent in February, while February factory output data is expected at 6.8 percent versus 7.5 percent in January, according to a Bloomberg survey.
Later in the day Reserve Bank of India will hold underwriting auctions for Rs 12,000 crore of government bonds that will be sold tomorrow. Yield on 10-year debt climbed 16 basis points in yesterday's session, taking the four-day advance to 41 basis points and erasing most of the gains bonds posted in five days to April 5.
The rupee is seen declining in line with Asian currencies amid a slightly hawkish tilt by the Federal Reserve and speculation the U.S. is poised to strike Syria. Implied opening from forwards suggests onshore spot will start trading around 65.2634 today.
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