INDIAN BENCHMARKS ended on a weak note

INDIAN EQUITY BENCHMARKS ended on a weak note on expiry day. Indian Oil Corporation fell 3.44% after net profit fell 35.30% to Rs 9389.85 crore on 5.32% increase in total income to Rs 135465.86 crore in Q4 March 2014 over Q4 March 2013.

Further, Hindalco Group has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs. 21750.10 million for the year ended March 31, 2014 as compared to Rs. 30268.90 million for the year ended March 31, 2013. Coal India fell 0.59% after consolidated net profit fell 18.10% to Rs 4434.18 crore on 1.23% increase in total income to Rs 22382.35 crore in Q4 March 2014 over Q4 March 2013.

The crucial resistance for Nifty is now seen at 7325 and above this 7345. Support for the immediate term is now placed at 7200 and next support will be 7130.