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Indian shares are set to rally on Monday after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman reduced corporate tax rates for domestic companies and new manufacturing companies.

On the global markets' front, Asian shares also advanced following progress on US-China trade negotiations after the two sides said talks were productive and constructive.

At 8:16 AM, the SGX Nifty futures traded 151 points, or 1.33 percent, higher at 11,491, pointing to a strong opening for the Sensex and the Nifty 50.

Stocks To Watch: Petronet LNG, Reliance Capital, Cipla, Biocon in focus.

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE's Nifty 50 are likely to open higher on Friday after Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said there is room for more rate cuts. Moreover, hopes of a GST rate cut today to boost the ailing economy also support the shares. 

On Thursday, the Sensex ended 470.41 points lower at 36,093.47, while the broader Nifty50 index lost 135.85  points to end the day at 10,704.80.

At 7:56 am, the SGX Nifty futures traded higher by 0.20 percent, or 21 points, at 10,725.50, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: YES Bank, Axis Bank, PNB, Oriental Bank of Commerce

Indian shares are likely to open little changed on Thursday, in line with Asian stocks, as investors remained cautious after the US Federal Reserve offered mixed signals on the next easing.

On Wednesday, the Sensex ended 83 points higher at 36,564, while the broader Nifty50 index added 23 points to end the day at 10,841. 

At 7:00 am, the SGX Nifty futures traded higher by 0.06 percent, or 6 points, at 10,856.50, indicating a flat start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Top stocks to watch: Reliance Communications, NALCO, Central Bank of India

Indian shares are likely to open in the green on Wednesday on easing fiscal deficit and inflationary concerns after Saudi Arabia said it had fully restored its oil supply.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom has recovered supplies following attacks on its crude facilities by tapping inventories.

At 7:00 am, the SGX Nifty futures traded higher by 0.43 percent, or 46.50 points, at 10,888.50, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: Coffee Day Enterprises, Hindalco, Bajaj Finance, DHFL in focus.

Indian shares are poised for a subdued opening on Tuesday, tracking muted Asian markets, as global sentiment remained fragile following the threat of military action over the attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

On Monday, the Sensex ended 262 points lower at 37,123, while the broader Nifty50 index lost 72 points to end the day at 11,003.

At 7:00 am, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.13 percent, or 14.50 points, at 10,990.50, indicating a muted start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: TCS, Kaveri Seeds, Piramal Enterprises in focus.

Indian shares are likely to open little changed on Friday, as investors may take a breather after strong gains earlier this week. Domestic equities have advanced in five out of six trading sessions. On Thursday, the Sensex ended 166.54 points lower at 37,104.28, while the broader Nifty50 index lost 52.90  points to end the day at 10,982.80. At 7:05 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.05 percent, or 5 points, at 10,996.50, indicating a flat start for the Sensex and the Nifty. Stocks To Watch: L&T Financial Services, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Punjab National Bank in focus.

Indian shares are likely to extend Wednesday’s gains today as sentiment remained positive on hopes of fresh initiatives from the government to revive the automobile sector, which is facing its worst crisis in a decade.

On Wednesday, the Sensex ended 125 points higher at 37,271, while the broader Nifty50 index added 33 points to end the day at 11,036. 

At 06:52 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.45 percent, or 49.50 points, at 11,086.50, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: Titan, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, SBI, Torrent Pharma in focus.

Indian shares are set to open higher on Wednesday, in line with its global peers, as hopes of rate cuts by major central banks and easing US-China tensions provided some relief to investors. On Monday, Sensex ended 163.68 points higher at 37,145.45, while the broader Nifty50 index added 56.85 points to end the day at 11,003.05. At 07:00 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.49 percent, or 54 points, at 11,025, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty. Stocks To Watch: YES Bank, Ashok Leyland, DFM Foods, Zee Entertainment in focus

Indian shares are likely to open in the green on Monday, tracking gains in Asia, as investors pinned expectations on likely stimulus to support growth in the world’s major economies.

On Friday, the Sensex ended 337 points higher at 36,982, while the broader Nifty50 index added 98 points to end the day at 10,946.

Global markets advanced on China's new stimulus and after Friday’s soft US jobs report raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut.

At 7:05 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.25 percent, or 27 points, at 10,986.50, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: Coffee Day Enterprises, Eveready, Equitas, PNB in focus

Indian shares are likely to open in the green on Friday, taking cues from Asia, on signs of easing US-China trade tensions and firm US economic data.

On Thursday, the 30-share Sensex failed to sustain the momentum and gave up all gains to end 80.32 points, or 0.22 percent, lower at 36,644.42. The broader Nifty, on the other hand, ended 3.25 points, or 0.03 per cent, higher at 10,847.90.

At 7:05 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures traded higher by 0.37 percent, or 40.50 points, at 10,903, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and the Nifty.

Stocks To Watch: Tech Mahindra, TCS, Bajaj Finance in focus.