INDIAN BENCHMARKS drag by amid Iraq crisis

INDIAN EQUITY BENCHMARKS ended with a big fall with increase in crude oil prices amid increasing violence in Iraq. Brent crude oil hit a nine-month high near USD 115 a barrel as the United States threatened military action against Islamist militants who have taken towns and cities in Iraq, raising concerns over its oil exports.

Further, Hero MotoCorp is planning to enter Brazil by 2016 as it looks to consolidate position in the fast growing South American market. Lupin has launched its Ciprofloxacin for Oral Suspension, 5 g/100 mL and 10 g/100 mL in the US having received final approval from the FDA earlier.

The crucial resistance for Nifty is now seen at 7670 and above this 7700. Support for the immediate term is now placed at 7520 and next support will be 7475.