INDIAN BENCHMARKS closed flat.

INDIAN EQUITY BENCHMARKS continued to consolidate with the Nifty holding the 7300 level ahead of expiry of May derivative contracts tomorrow.

Further, Havells India has reported a 25 percent growth in fourth quarter net profit at Rs 136.9 crore on standalone basis, supported by other income and higher revenue. SAIL fourth quarter net profit rising 1.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 453 crore, impacted by weak operational performance.

The crucial resistance for Nifty is now seen at 7380 and above this 7430. Support for the immediate term is now placed at 7250 and next support will be 7200

 NEWS TO WATCH:

·         Watch out for the quarterly earnings of Cipla, Coal India, Hindalco, IOC, Liberty Shoes, Natco Pharma, ONGC, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Titagarh Wagons, Voltas, DLF, BPCL, Crompton Greaves on 29^TH May 2014.     

Watch out for the Indian GDP annual and quarterly data on 30^TH May 2014.