Tractor makers have little reason to be worried over new emission norms

• Fortunately, the announcement has come at an opportune time when there are green shoots of revival in the rural sector
• The phased implementation is likely to cause less pain from cost pressures, technological know-how and demand backlash

Glenmark’s lack of growth levers in Q3 may keep its stock subdued

• Some recent launches in the US have seen a significant price erosion, which led to the drop in revenue
• Operating performance took a hit due to lower economies of scale

Markets slump after Apple sounds China virus warning

• Firm may not meet quarterly revenue forecast in wake of coronavirus disruptions
• Analysts warn that there could be a ripple effect on Asian economies from the virus outbreak

US stocks fall as Apple's surprise sales warning raises China virus concerns

• The maker of iPhones said it will fall short of its revenue forecasts in the fiscal second quarter because of production problems in China
• Walmart forecasts downbeat online sales growth; Kroger jumps as Berkshire Hathaway reveals $549 mn stake

Gold, silver prices rise today on positive global cues

• The increase in the price of gold and silver today came on positive global cues and depreciation of the Indian currency
• The rise represents a .57% increase in the price of yellow metal, silver on the other hand rose .62%

Yes Bank to be dropped from Nifty 50 from 27 March; Shree Cement to move in

• Adani Transmission, IDBI Bank, Info Edge (India) Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Infotech and Torrent Pharmaceuticals would be added in Nifty Next 50 index
• NSE Indices' Index Maintenance Sub-Committee has decided to make the replacement of stocks in various indices as part of its periodic review

Coronavirus outbreak may send earnings growth into a tailspin

• Despite corporate tax cuts, earnings growth for FY20 is expected at about 10% year-on-year
• While earnings for FY21 are likely to grow by 26%, concerns are they could be lower

Why ONGC stock has fallen below ₹100 for the first time in 15 years

• In past two years, the government’s shareholding in ONGC has fallen to 62.78% in Q3 FY20 from 67.72% in Q3 FY18
• Analysts have cut their earnings estimates after the December quarter results

JSW Energy’s Kamalanga purchase underscores juicy bets in Indian power sector

• Deal underscores the value of the sector, provided projects are right-sized and have sufficient power purchase pacts
• Tata Power Co Ltd had acquired Prayagraj Power Generation at a notable discount to its book value

Mishra Dhatu Nigam up 50% in two weeks on robust outlook

• Sentiment also improved after Budget allocation for space research
• ICICI Securities has initiated 'buy' on the stock with a target price of ₹156

Indian stock markets seen subdued; Reliance Industries, SBI to be in focus

• Asian equities were weak after Apple Inc said quarterly sales will miss forecast
• US crude fell 0.4% to $51.86 a barrel, gold rose 0.3% to $1,586 an ounce

Stocks to Watch: RIL, IndiGo, HCL Tech, Grasim Industries, Vodafone Idea

• Vodafone Idea on Monday paid ₹2,500 crore as part payment of AGR dues
• Grasim Industries' board has approved raising ₹500 crore via NCDs on a private placement basis

As telcos’ SOS hits banks, lenders are wishing they hadn’t taken the call

• The wave of impending stress from the telecom sector will add to an ugly quarter in terms of slippages for banks
• The Supreme Court asked telecom companies to pay up their dues to the government last week and telcos have begun to scramble for the same

Embassy REIT rises despite tax spoilsport

• Company posted 16% year-on-year growth in net operating income. Ebitda margin jumped 500 basis points
• The company, meanwhile, reported a strong performance for the December quarter, with higher income and profitability

SBI Cards’ ₹9,000-crore IPO set for early March launch

• First sharesale of 2020 wil mark the larges-ever public market exit for a PE firm in India
• SBI, which has a 74% stake, and Carlyle, which holds 26% through its unit, will sell 130.5 mn shares

We are examining NSE's IPO request: Sebi chairman

The entire IPO would be an Offer for Sale, wherein existing shareholders would sell the bourse's shares

Sebi to soon come out with circular to prevent Karvy-like incidents: Ajay Tyagi

'Karvy has told NSE it will pay fund shortfall of ₹678 crore by March by selling stake in a company. We will wait and see,' said the Sebi chief

Sebi board clears regulatory sandbox for registered entities

• Sebi allows registered entities to test new products, services in a live environment on select customers
• The proposed 'regulatory sandbox' is intended to serve as a testing ground for new business models and technologies that benefit investors, Indian markets and the economy at large

Sebi tightens norms for investment advisers to prevent mis-selling

• The regulator said an entity can provide either advisory services or distribute financial products
• Sebi cleared norms for regulatory sandboxes, allowing the live-testing of new financial services in a controlled environment