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Indian Indices: Asian indices opened with minor losses as markets saw profit booking after yesterday's strong comeback rally. Technology stocks staged a comeback while energy stocks weakened with oil prices falling. Expect another range bound day as markets consolidate the recent moves with caution prevailing against rising geopolitical risk.

Nifty traded in a small zone with 9650 being tested, while 9600 being defended. Banks and Financials saw strong buying as foreign investors turned marginal buyers. Pharma, Banks and Metals led from the front while Telecom, IT and FMCG saw profit booking. For today expect consolidation as Nifty attempts 9700 while defending 9600 with the broader market outperforming.

The BSE Sensex is currently trading at 31383.07, up by 137.51 points or 0.44% after trading in a range of 31264.86 and 31398.19. There were 21 stocks advancing against 10 stocks declining on the index.

The broader indices were trading in green; the BSE Mid cap index was up by 0.51%, while Small cap index was up by 0.77%.

The CNX Nifty is currently trading at 9671.35, up by 33.75 points or 0.35% after trading in a range of 9639.95 and 9676.35. There were 30 stocks advancing against 21 stocks declining on the index.

Technical view: Nifty finds strong support around 9570 while 9700 will act as resistance on the upside. Bank Nifty also finds strong support around 23200 while 23550 will act as strong resistance on the upside.

Tata Chem (Buy Above 645 with Stop Loss at 635 for Target of 665): The stock has been in a consolidation mode for the past two months and was stuck in a trading range. Finally, Tata Chem has reversed and has broken out from a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart with credible volumes. Once the stock surpasses a minor hurdle of Rs 648, we expect Tata Chem to move higher towards its potential target of Rs 665 in near term.

EconomicSnippets:

The telecom regulator’s proposal to have an ombudsman for the sector to address consumer woes may again come to nought as the department of telecommunications, which has to ensure that such an office be set up, is unlikely to accept the idea.

The Nikkei/IHS Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 53.1 in June from the previous month's 52.2. June was the fifth consecutive month the index has been above the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction.

Implementation of GST, albeit complex, will remove domestic trade barriers and help boost GDP growth over the long term, but poses significant short-term risks, Fitch Ratings said.

Nifty Movers: The top gainers on Nifty were SBI up by 1.91%, Bank of Baroda up by 1.90%, ITC up by 1.60%, Asian Paints up by 1.17% and Indiabulls Housing up by 1.09%.

On the flip side, Bajaj Auto down by 1.47%, ONGC down by 1.38%, GAIL India down by 1.07%, NTPC down by 0.88% and Sun Pharma down by 0.66% were the top losers

Top Sectoral& Stock Screening:The top gainers on the Sensex were SBI up by 2.07%, ITC up by 1.60%, Asian Paints up by 1.17%, Lupin up by 0.96% and HDFC up by 0.95%.

On the flip side, Bajaj Auto down by 1.35%, ONGC down by 1.32%, NTPC down by 0.79%, Hindustan Unilever down by 0.64% and Axis Bank down by 0.54% were the top losers.

On the global front: On the global front, Asian shares were trading mostly in red, after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last meeting showed a lack of consensus on the future pace of US interest rate increases, while oil prices inched higher following a steep decline a day earlier. Trading in Asia has been buffeted this week by tensions on the Korean peninsula after North Korea fired a missile, which US officials concluded was an intercontinental ballistic missile, into Japanese waters.

Global Signals:The Asian markets were trading mostly in red; Nikkei 225 decreased 108.35 points or 0.54% to 19,973.28, Hang Seng decreased 68.31 points or 0.27% to 25,453.66, Taiwan Weighted decreased 50.01 points or 0.48% to 10,354.78, Shanghai Composite decreased 14.54 points or 0.45% to 3,192.59, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI decreased 1.79 points or 0.1% to 1,766.37 and KOSPI Index decreased 1 points or 0.04% to 2,387.35.On the other hand, Jakarta Composite increased 17.55 points or 0.3% to 5,842.60.