4:00 PM - Positive global cues and short covering saw the Indian market close firm today ahead of F&O expiry tomorrow. Sensex shut shop at 9257, up 253 points and Nifty at 2849, up 78 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index was up 0.65% and BSE Smallcap index was up 1.18%. There was good buying in realty, metal and banking stocks. The market breadth was positive with advances at 732 against declines of 445 on the NSE. Top Nifty gainers included Unitech, SAIL and ICICI Bank while losers included Maruti, Suzlon and Reliance Communications.

3:56 PM - Buy ONGC with a target of Rs 674-735 and once that is crossed it can go to Rs 810-820, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking on CNBC Awaaz. Maintain a stop loss of Rs 615, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 641, up 3.2% on the BSE.

3:54 PM - Buy L&T with a target of Rs 740-745 and it has support at Rs 610-615, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 670, up 5.2% on the BSE.

3:50 PM - Buy Cairn with a target of Rs 175-185 and stop loss of RS 150, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 173, up 7.77% on the BSE.

3:49 PM - Hold Cairn with a target of Rs 180, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 173, up 7.77% on the BSE.

3:46 PM - The market has shown resilience today and is seeing a pre-expiry short covering rally, feels Vijay Bhambwani, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. Nifty may see some profit booking around 2875-2890 levels but it may not be the end of the upmove, he adds. Roll over 50% longs and book some profits, he says.

3:40 PM - It was a good day for the market ahead of F&O expiry tomorrow. Sensex closed at 9264, up 260 points (provisional) and Nifty at 2854, up 83 points (provisional) from the previous close. CNX Midcap index was up 0.67% and BSE Smallcap index was up 1.28%. The market breadth was positive with advances at 743 against declines of 441 on the NSE.

3:35 PM - Hold Nifty long positions with a stop loss of 2750, says E Mathew, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18, as closing market strategy.

3:30 PM - Hold Nifty long positions with a stop loss of 2810, says Rajat Bose, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18, as closing market strategy.

3:25 PM - TCS bags order worth $100 million from Phones 4 U, reports NDTV Profit. TCS to manage the IT operations of Phones 4 U. The stock is currently trading at Rs 507, up 1.8% on the BSE.

3:21 PM - Buy Sesa Goa with a target of Rs 86-92 and stop loss of Rs 70, says Husseini Wadharia of Techno Shares, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 80, up 10.9% on the BSE.

3:15 PM - Earnings have been on expected lines for the market, says Apurva Shah of Prabhudad Liladhar, on CNBC TV18. But there has been no FII participation so the rally is unlikely to sustain at higher levels, he feels.

3:10 PM - Nifty now has resistance at 2850 after which it could see a minor correction that could take it to 2750-2700, says Prasad Kushe of Angel Broking on CNBC Awaaz. If in a correction 2650 is not broken then Nifty could rally to 3100, he adds.

3:05 PM - The market continues to look good. Sensex is trading at 9236, up 232 points and Nifty is at 2838, up 67 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 1.08% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.67%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 763 against declines of 433 on the NSE.

2:56 PM - HEM Securities maintains a buy call on ICICI Bank with a target of Rs 403 and stop loss of Rs 370, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 395, up 3.68% on the BSE.

2:48 PM - Shree Cements net profit is up 253%, at Rs 123 crore versus Rs 35 crore (YoY) and sales up 25% at Rs 665 crore versus Rs 529 crore (YoY), says HM Bangur, MD of the company, on NDTV Profit. The company has EBIDTA margins of 37% which are now under pressure, he says. The stock reacts to positive numbers and is up, trading at Rs 511, up 8% on the BSE.

2:41 PM - SMC Global Securities maintains a buy call on Cairn India with a target of Rs 184 and stop loss of Rs 148, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 170, up 5.66% on the BSE.

2:35 PM - Buy Cairn India with a target of Rs 175-184 and stop loss of Rs 154, says Husseini Wadharia of Techno Shares, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 169, up 5.03% on the BSE.

2:27 PM - HEM Securities maintains a buy call on Cairn India with a target of Rs 172 and stop loss of Rs 155, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 169, up 5.03% on the BSE.

2:21 PM - Buy Tata Motors with a target of Rs 156-168 and stop loss of Rs 134, says Husseini Wadharia of Techno Shares, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 146, up 4.63% on the BSE.

2:14 PM - Sell Adlabs in any rally with a short-term target of Rs 190 and stop loss of Rs 150, says Simi Bhaumik, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 93, down 0.11% on the BSE.

2:06 PM - The European markets have opened in the positive. The Indian market is looking good. Sensex is trading at 9170, up 165 points and Nifty is at 2824, up 53 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is up 0.53% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.67%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 679 against declines of 473 on the NSE.

1:55 PM - Crnindia.com maintains a buy call on Crompton Greaves with a target of Rs 147 and stop loss of Rs 129, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 134, up 2.39% on the BSE.

1:48 PM - Traders should book profits in Satyam in any rally as the fundamentals of the stock are still unclear for taking any investment call, says Deven Choksey of KR Choksey, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 53, up 14.21% on the BSE.

1:40 PM - Crnindia.com maintains a buy call on Central Bank of India with a target of Rs 42 and stop loss of Rs 37, reports CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 39, up 3.25% on the BSE.

1:31 PM - Hold Punj Lloyd for the long term but with a stop loss of Rs 88 and in the short term it has a target of Rs 99 in the short term, says Simi Bhaumik, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 93, down 0.11% on the BSE.

1:24 PM - Confidence seems to be returning to the market, says Ajay Srivastava of Dimensions Consultants on CNBC TV18. The mood of pessimism and disaster has been lifted and now things are looking better for the market, he adds.

1:15 PM - The Asian markets are trading firm. The Indian market is also trading stable but commodities have plunged today. Sensex is trading at 9081, up 77 points and Nifty is at 2794, up 23 points from the previous close. CNX Midcap index is down 0.16% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.66%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 647 against declines of 483 on the NSE.

1:07 PM - Buy IDFC around Rs 45-50 for the long term in any market fall, says Anil Maghnani, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 56, up 2.25% on the BSE.

1:01 PM - Hold L&T which has support at Rs 488, says Ashu Bagri, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. It has four resistance levels of Rs 687, Rs 722, Rs 764 and Rs 800, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 644.25, up 1% on the BSE.

12:54 PM - Buy ITC for long term, says Paras Bothra of Ashika Stock Broking on NDTV Profit. It will give good returns of 15-20% in six months, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 173.65, up 1.6% on the BSE.

12:47 PM - Take any opportunity to exit from Tata Tele at higher levels, says Mehraboon Irani of Centrum Broking, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 22.55. up 1.6% on the BSE.

12:40 PM - Sell Glenmark Pharma, says Amitabh Chakraborty of Religare Securities, on CNBC TV18. There is downgrading of the stock and picture is all not that good, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 147.15, down 21.8% on the BSE.

12:33 PM - Buy United Spirits on decline with target of Rs 520 and Rs 555, says E Mathew, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. It has huge support at Rs 425, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 550, up 10.8% on the BSE.

12:26 PM - Sell Tata Steel at Rs 210-215, says Ashu Bagri, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. It has support at Rs 166 and Rs 147, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 170.05, down 1.3% on the BSE.

12:20 PM - Exit from Aban Offshore at Rs 600-625, says Rajesh Agarwal of CD Equisearch, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 468.70, up 2.9% on the BSE.

12:15 PM - Hold Rolta India which has support at Rs 74-82, says Ashu Bagri, technical analyst, on NDTV Profit. It has resistance at Rs 93-97 at which level book profit, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 84.30, up 2.1% on the BSE.

12:09 PM - The market at noon is trading quiet with both Sensex and Nifty doing decently well, based on good global cues. Stock to watch out for is Lanca Infra with its numbers hvaing been declared. Sensex is trading at 9089, up 85 points from its previous close, and Nifty is at 2797, up 26 points. CNX Midcap index is up 0.2% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.6%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 663 against declines of 440 on the NSE.

11:59 AM - Do not go short on Punj Lloyd, says Sudarshan Sukhani, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. There will be no level to keep a stop loss, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 92.80, down 0.5% on the BSE.

11:53 AM - Sell BPCL with target of Rs 410, says Rajesh Agarwal of CD Equisearch, on Zee Business. Keep stop loss of Rs 365, he adds. Long-term investors should hold, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 384.75, up 0.1% on the BSE.

11:46 AM - Exit from Sesa Goa, says Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financials, on CNBC Awaaz. Instead invest in Reliance or Tata Steel, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 73.50, up 1.1% on the BSE.

11:39 AM - Sell Nagarjuna Fertilisers on rally within 6 to 8 months, says Rajesh Agarwal of CD Equisearch, on Zee Business. New investors should stay away from the fertiliser sector, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 15.30, up 0.1% on the BSE.

11:32 AM - Buy ICICI Bank at Rs 381 with target of Rs 396, says Simi Bhaumik, technical analyst, on Zee Business. Keep stop loss of Rs 369, she adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 386.25, up 1.3% on the BSE.

11:25 AM - Sell Aptech with target of Rs 100-110, says Rajesh Agarwal of CD Equisearch, on Zee Business. The stock is currently trading at Rs 73.05, up 0.1% on the BSE.

11:18 AM - Average Sterlite Industries at Rs 240, says Pradeep Surekha, technical analyst, on Zee Business. It has support at Rs 235, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 268.55, up 0.3% on the BSE.

11:11 AM - An hour into opening, the Sensex and Nifty are trading positive yet it is a lackluster market in comparison with the broad move seen yesterday. Sensex is trading at 9076, up 72 points from its previous close, and Nifty is at 2795, up 23 points. CNX Midcap index is up 0.2% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.7%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 340 against declines of 130 on the NSE.

11:01 AM - Stay away from L&T, say Ajay Bagga of Deutsche Bank, on CNBC Awaaz. There is pressure on the stock and it will fall further, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 651, up 2% on the BSE.

10:55 AM - Buy Punj Lloyd at Rs 93 with target of Rs 98, says Simi Bhaumik, technical analyst, on Zee Business. Keep stop loss of Rs 89, she adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 94.45, up 1.2% on the BSE.

10:48 AM - Sell Tata Steel at Rs 175-180, says Raj Kishore Bang of Sixth Sense, on CNBC Awaaz. Make fresh entry at Rs 150-155, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 171.70, down 0.4% on the BSE.

10:41 AM - Hold Indiabulls Securities with stop loss of Rs 17, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on CNBC Awaaz. It has resistance at Rs 22-24, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 22.20, up 7.8% on the BSE.

10:34 AM - Buy Renuka Sugars with target of Rs 85, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. Keep stop loss of Rs 65, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 71, up 1.2% on the BSE.

10:27 AM - Do profit booking for Hanung Toys at Rs 40-45, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on CNBC Awaaz. Buy more on dips, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 31.25, up 6.3% on the BSE.

10:20 AM - Hold Satyam Computers which may go up to Rs 55-57, says Rajat Bose, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. There may be fresh but risky buying with stop loss of Rs 48, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 50.90, up 7.9% on the BSE.

10:13 AM - Go long on Bharti Airtel with target of Rs 700 plus, says TS Harihar of Karvy Stock Broking, on CNBC TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 645.35, down 0.4% on the BSE.

10:06 AM - It has been a quiet start to the market today with most of the heavyweights up by 1%. Sensex is trading at 9082, up 78 points from its previous close, and Nifty is at 2798, up 26 points. CNX Midcap index is up 0.7% and BSE Smallcap index is up 0.3%. The market breadth is positive with advances at 340 against declines of 180 on the NSE.

9:58 AM - Nifty will see strong resistance levels of 2810 today, says Raj Kishore Bang of Sixth Sense, on CNBC Awaaz. Long traders should keep stop loss of 2690-2750, he adds.

9:53 AM - Hold Reliance which has resistance at Rs 1260-1280, says Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities, on CNBC Awaaz. Make fresh entry at Rs 1150-1170, he adds. The stock is at Rs 1227, up 6.4% on the BSE.

9:46 AM - Nifty will have a positive opening today at 2800, says Mitesh Thacker, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. There will be trade-bound action and more rally will be seen today, he adds. He sees support for Nifty at 2650 and resistance at 2850-2890.

9:39 AM - Market will be mildly bullish today, says Deepak Mohoni, technical analyst, on CNBC TV18. Nifty day trade may see 20-30 points on either side, he adds. Bharti Airtel will be in focus today, he says.

9:32 AM - Resistance for Nifty is seen between 2,840-2,850 today, says Jitendra Panda of Motilal Oswal Securities on CNBC TV18. Banking and oil & gas look strong, he adds. Auto has seen short covering and metals may sell-off post expiry after short covering is completed, he says.