- Indian markets continued their winning streak last week, with key indices rising around 0.8%, led by gains in metal, consumer durables, oil & gas and auto stocks. However, IT, power and capital goods stocks saw some selling.
- Asian markets opened lower today in line with declines in the US and Europe on Friday due to concerns around weakening global economic growth. The Indian market is expected to see a gap down opening.
- Key corporate developments include Reliance Industries and BP planning to boost gas output from their D6 block, and Marico entering the Rs. 4,500 crore skincare market in India.