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December 18, 2020

RIL and BP have announced the beginning of production from the R Cluster, ultra-deep-water gas field in block KG-D6 off the east coast of India..

Avani Singh follows father Ajay Singh’s low-cost SpiceJet model to disrupt COVID testing market
New coronavirus strain in UK: Has it been detected in India? What does it mean for COVID-19 vaccines?
COVID-19 impact | Indian Railways expects to earn Rs 38,000 crore less in FY21 passenger revenue
Domestic air traffic in November rises nearly 21% MoM; IndiGo loses market share
IKEA Mumbai: What you should know before planning a visit
Why Suvendu Adhikari, who quit TMC and will likely join BJP, matters in West Bengal politics
PM Narendra Modi’s Varanasi office offered for sale on OLX, 4 arrested
India vs Australia First Test | Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary here
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally rises to 3,25,505; toll mounts to 1,829
IndusInd Bank and RBL Bank offer the best rates on one-year fixed deposits
Hathras case: CBI files charge sheet, invokes gang-rape, murder charges against four accused
A Nation’s Dream: Power for All

Maruti Suzuki evaluating return to diesels, with engines sized 1.5-litre or larger OVERDRIVE

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Odisha's COVID-19 tally rises to 3,25,505; toll mounts to 1,829

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Market Watch: Nifty crashes 11,700 barrier. Do you think IT and Pharma stocks will continue their 6-month long strong performances?

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<a href="http://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/pickoftheweek/equityreportfinal.php?eqid=AWH" title="View Profile" class="gerytx db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Profile</a></td> <td>IPO</td> <td>313</td> <td>298.62 – 300.53</td> <td>47</td> <td>21-12</td> <td>23-12</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </p></div> <div id="keyiposctb2" class="tab-pane in "> <div class=""> <table cellpadding="0" class="responsive" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th>Equity</th> <th>Date of filing with Sebi</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p class="titop13"> Nureca Limited (<a style="font-size:10px;" target="_blank" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news_html_files/pdffiles/nov2020/Nureca.pdf" title="Nureca Limited" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nureca.pdf</a>) </p> </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" class="titop13">13-Nov</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="titop13"> Indigo Paints Limited – DRHP (<a style="font-size:10px;" target="_blank" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news_html_files/pdffiles/nov2020/Indigo.pdf" title="Indigo Paints Limited - DRHP" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indigo.pdf</a>) </p> </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" class="titop13">13-Nov</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="titop13"> Burger King India Ltd. – Addendum to DRHP (<a style="font-size:10px;" target="_blank" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news_html_files/pdffiles/oct2020/Burger.pdf" title="Burger King India Ltd. - Addendum to DRHP" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burger.pdf</a>) </p> </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" class="titop13">22-Oct</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p class="titop13"> Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited (<a style="font-size:10px;" target="_blank" href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news_html_files/pdffiles/oct2020/Bectors.pdf" title="Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bectors.pdf</a>) </p> </td> <td valign="middle" align="right" class="titop13">20-Oct</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </p></div> <div id="keyiposctb3" class="tab-pane in "> <div class=""> <table cellpadding="0" class="responsive" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th>Equity</th> <th>Issue Price</th> <th>Listing Date</th> <th>Listing Open</th> <th>Listing Close</th> <th>Listing Gains %</th> <th>CMP</th> <th>Current Gains %</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/consumer-food/burgerkingindia/BKI01" title="Burger King" class="db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Burger King</a></td> <td>60</td> <td>14-12</td> <td>115.35</td> <td>138.40</td> <td>130.67</td> <td>161.45</td> <td>169.08</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/pharmaceuticalsdrugs/glandpharma/GP14" title="Gland" class="db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gland</a></td> <td>1500</td> <td>20-11</td> <td>1710.00</td> <td>1820.45</td> <td>21.36</td> <td>2,222.30</td> <td>48.15</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/bank-private/equitassmallfinancebank/ESF" title="Equitas Bank" class="db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equitas Bank</a></td> <td>33</td> <td>02-11</td> <td>31.00</td> <td>32.75</td> <td>-0.76</td> <td>39.55</td> <td>19.85</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/ship-building/mazagondockshipbuilders/MDS01" title="Mazagon Dock" class="db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mazagon Dock</a></td> <td>145</td> <td>12-10</td> <td>216.25</td> <td>173.00</td> <td>19.31</td> <td>221.90</td> <td>53.03</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </p></div> <div id="keyiposctb4" class="tab-pane in "> <div class=""> <table cellpadding="0" class="responsive" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th>Scheme</th> <th>Fund Class</th> <th>Info</th> <th>Order form</th> <th>Open Date</th> <th>Close Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="6" style="text-align:center;">No NFO details available.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </p></div> <div id="keyiposctb5" class="tab-pane in "> <div class=" custheight"> <table cellpadding="0" class="responsive" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <thead> <tr> <th>Equity</th> <th>Type</th> <th>Issue Price</th> <th>Issue Size</th> <th>Lot Size</th> <th>Subscription</th> <th>Issue Open</th> <th>Issue Close</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Mrs. Bectors <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/pickoftheweek/equityreportfinal.php?eqid=MBF01" title="View Profile" class="gerytx db" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Profile</a> </td> <td>IPO</td> <td>286</td> <td>540.54</td> <td>0</td> <td>198.02</td> <td>15-12</td> <td>17-12</td> </tr> </tbody> </table></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> <p> </p> <div class="desk-hide PB20"> </p> <div class="chatBx MT20"> <p>chat box</p> <div class="clearfix MT5"> <figure class="FL"> <img decoding="async" 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