BSE Sensex opened higher by 63 points at 31,726 levels, while the NSE Nifty opened higher by 22 points at 9,952 marks at after 10:00 hours extent. A majority of Asian stocks were trading in the positive terrain in early trade on Friday. The shares of L&T, Cipla and Tata Steel rose, while Dr. Reddy’s Labs and Infosys fell. Here are the latest stock focuses from the markets:
- Stocks of Bajaj Finance Limited are on a rising streak since the last two trading days after a robust response to its QIP of equity shares on the eve of 5 Sept. The Bajaj Finance stock has gained over Rs 9400 in market capitalization in just two days.
- Shares of Eicher Motors and Royal Enfield advanced over 3 percent to hit a record high yesterday on the news that the company is going to make a binding offer to acquire the iconic Italian superbikes Ducati about 2 billion dollar. The stock gained 3.88 percent to Rs 33,328.4 on NSE yesterday.
- Shares of Indiabulls Housing Finance rose to a lifetime high on Thursday after research and brokerage firm CLSA raised the target price of the company to Rs 1500 from Rs 1380. Mahindra & Mahindra has announced the proposed rise in GST on SUVs and bigger cars should not be applied during the festive season.