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Indian Indices: Asian indices opened firm with the Japanese 'Nikkei' leading gains as US Dollar strength bode well for the Japanese Yen and exporters. Oil rally witnessed gains across the board for energy stocks as markets globally rebound after consolidation.

Nifty hit 10000 and saw profit booking as markets digested an important milestone. Sentiment seems upbeat as Rupee, bonds and earnings till now all seem in consensus with flows being the main driver for stock prices. For today expect positive opening followed by a volatile session as expiry of derivative contracts tomorrow puts pressure on rollovers.

The BSE Sensex is currently trading at 32319.22, up by 90.95 points or 0.28% after trading in a range of 32226.08 and 32320.01. There were 20 stocks advancing against 11 stocks declining on the index.

The broader indices were trading in green; the BSE Mid cap index was up by 0.54%, while Small cap index was up by 0.80%.

The CNX Nifty is currently trading at 9992.50, up by 27.95 points or 0.28% after trading in a range of 9965.95 and 9993.45. There were 31 stocks advancing against 20 stocks declining on the index.

Technical view: Nifty finds support around 9930 while 10000 will act as initial resistance on the upside. Bank Nifty also finds resistance at 24650 while 24250 will act as strong support.

Union Bank of India (UNIONBANK) (Buy Above 161.25 with Stop Loss at 158 for Target of 167): After consolidating for over nine weeks, the stock has given a breakout on daily chart.  The price breakout has been accompanied with smart uptick in volumes. Other oscillators also indicate that the current momentum is here to stay. We expect UNIONBANK to carry forward the momentum and rally towards the 167 levels in the near term.

EconomicSnippets      

The inter-ministerial group (IMG) set up to address the financial stress in the telecom sector has prepared a draft report recommending steps to benefit the industry.

India's edible oil imports are set to fall for the first time in six years as a surge in local oilseed output cuts into overseas purchases, but intake needs to fall further to fortify the health of the market, the head of a leading importer said.

Unichem Laboratories has received approval from the US health regulator for losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, used in the treatment of hypertension and reduction in risk of strokes in patients with hypertension. (HBL)

 Piramal Financesaid it has sanctioned Rs 400 crore through its vertical - Emerging Corporate Lending (ECL) to fund emerging and mid-market businesses.

Nifty Movers: The top gainers on Nifty were GAIL India up by 2.91%, Vedanta up by 2.81%, Tata Steel up by 2.08%, Eicher Motors up by 1.69% and Reliance Industries up by 1.64%. On the flip side, Zee Entertainment down by 1.98%, Axis Bank down by 1.80%, Asian Paints down by 1.75%, BhartiInfratel down by 1.46% and ACC down by 1.14% were the top losers.

Top Sectoral& Stock Screening:The top gaining sectoral indices on the BSE were Metal up by 1.71%, Realty up by 1.55%, Utilities up by 1.19%, Energy up by 1.01% and Oil & Gas up by 0.86%, while Telecom down by 0.54%, TECK down by 0.36% and IT down by 0.16% were the only losing indices on BSE.

On the global front: On the global front, Asian markets were trading mostly in red, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day for more clues on its tightening plans. China’s securities regulator said that it will regulate and expand access to capital markets for all types of investors, while also encouraging more long-term institutional participation.

Global Signals:The Asian markets were trading mostly in red; Taiwan Weighted decreased 41.13 points or 0.39% to 10,422.02, KOSPI Index decreased 8.14 points or 0.33% to 2,431.76, Shanghai Composite decreased 6.86 points or 0.21% to 3,236.83 and FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI decreased 0.42 points or 0.02% to 1,762.92.On the other hand, Jakarta Composite increased 6.99 points or 0.12% to 5,820.52, Hang Seng increased 43.5 points or 0.16% to 26,895.55 and Nikkei 225 increased 90.56 points or 0.45% to 20,045.76.