Ahead of Indian economy data release, the stock markets once again opened positive, with Sensex continuing to move over 36,000-mark. The performance of markets comes ahead of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers announcement for second fiscal of FY19 (Q2FY19), which will be presented today. Many analysts are very optimistic on GDP numbers, as they expect to come between 7.5% to 7.7% this quarter, which will be another boost to NDA government ahead of General Elections. At around 1005 hours,  the benchmark Sensex was trading at Rs 36,314.04, up by 143.63 points or 0.40%; whereas Nifty 50 was trading at 10,898.35, up by 39.65 points or 0.37%.

COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING

In market opening session, the Sensex opened at 36,272.52 up by 102.11 points or 0.28% at around 09:15 hrs. Also, positive global markets, decline in crude oil prices and stable rupee added to the domestic market sentiments.

Top gainers on BSE Sensex were Yes Bank trading at Rs 169.95 up by 5.92%, ONGC at Rs 143 up by 1.60%, M&M at Rs 784.50 up by 1.47%, Wipro at Rs 318.85 up by 1.24% and Bharti Airtel at Rs 320.50 up by 1.15% at around 09:30 hrs.

Whereas in the losers list Tata Motors trading at Rs 174.75 low by 1.44%, Adani ports at Rs 366.05 low by 0.89%, Vedanta at Rs 197.25 low by 0.93%, HDFC Bank at Rs 2114.95 low by 0.71% at around 09:33 hrs.

Rupee runs steadily opens at 69.735 weakens by 20 paisa or 0.03% against US dollar.

According to Reuters report, share markets ticked slightly lower in early Asian trade on Friday as investors await a closely watched meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents in Argentina this weekend for signs of a trade war detente. Whereas U.S. crude dipped 0.1 percent at $51.41 a barrel. Further Spot gold rose 0.06 percent to $1,224.38 per ounce. 

On global markets IIFL said, "Asian indices opened in the red after seeing the best weekly rally in months as profit booking emerged before the G-20 meet on Saturday. The change in tone of the Federal Reserve to 'dovish' from 'hawkish' will see more liquidity globally with emerging markets set to see out performance after under-performing for most of 2018."  

Watch Zee Business Tweet video here:

Where you should invest 
As per IIFL report Bajaj Auto stocks are suggested to buy between Rs 2,720-2,730, Target Rs 2,810, Stop Loss Rs 2,681 : "The stock been trading in a declining trend for the past seven trading sessions and has finally broken out from a falling channel pattern on the daily chart. The breakout has also been accompanied with smart uptick in traded volumes. In addition, Bajaj Auto has also witnessed a positive crossover on the Relative strength index which indicates stock has a potential to move higher."

The research report also suggest to buy India Bulls Housing December future at Rs 702-706, Stop Loss Rs 690 & Target Rs 716-718.