Higher F&O rollovers put these stocks on traders’ radar

​​Analysts expect margins of oil marketing companies to improve with crude prices softening. Traders could buy IOC stock for a price target of Rs 196 with a stop loss of Rs 171, said Ruchit Jain, lead research analyst at 5Paisa.com.

IT stocks look set for recovery with pick-up in outsourcing demand

The BSE Infotech index has gained 15.9% during the period, the third highest following 20.9% return in the BSE Healthcare and 16.6% increase in the BSE FMCG indices. In addition, barring Wipro, which gained 6.5%, other top IT stocks including TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, and LTIMindtree have earned double-digit returns during the period.

GSTN restores July, August 2017 GST returns data

The GST Network restored the monthly returns data for July and August 2017 on its portal. This move follows requests from trade and industry for more time to download relevant data before it is archived under the seven-year retention policy. Taxpayers are advised to save necessary data promptly.

Shanghai Stock Exchange to run test after transaction delay

The Shanghai Stock Exchange will conduct tests on its auction and other platforms on Sunday following an unexplained transaction delay. The delay occurred during a stock rally spurred by recent monetary and fiscal stimulus announcements. Sunday’s test aims to identify issues with processing large orders, simulating a normal trading day.

Kumar Arch Tech files draft papers to raise Rs 740 crore via IPO

Kumar Arch Tech, a manufacturer of PVC blend-based building materials, has filed for an IPO to raise Rs 740 crore. The IPO includes a fresh share issue worth Rs 240 crore and an offer-for-sale by promoters worth Rs 500 crore. Proceeds will fund capital expenditure for its subsidiary’s greenfield project.