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Betting on a probable stimulus plan and an easing in the liquidity crunch, Indian stock markets posted their biggest gain in the past eight trading session Thursday.

Indian stock market indices Thursday outperformed other Asian peers as sentiments turned bullish on expectations of a fiscal stimulus and interest rate cuts by the weekend. Fall in domestic inflation and a positive tick in European markets provided further support.

The Indian rupee gained On Thursday and closed at 49.85 against the dollar as banks offloaded the greenback following a rise in stock market indices.

Kolkata, Dec. 3 Astra Microwave made a wave in stock market as it surged 18 per cent after it announced this week that it has received an order for Rs 57.31 crore for supply of sub systems for an Indian Defence

Gold rebounded on Thursday, having fallen nearly 2% the previous day, as oil and the euro steadied and firmer stock markets lifting sentiment.

Now, more than ever, is the time to run rigorous quality checks on stocks. Tests on debt, cost and cash levels will show a company’s financial health.

The market indices are again drifting lower even as many frontline stocks have dropped below their October lows. Investors appear to be reconciled to a prolonged slump. Three expert views.

Indian currency headed for its biggest-ever annual drop since the devaluation in 1991.??The rupee On Tuesday hit a new lifetime low of 50.61 against the dollar in early trade as stock markets fell and

Recovery in stock markets and global demand led to an 8% upside in gold prices to $800 per ounce levels against the previous week.

Instead of waiting till March to make tax-saving investments, take advantage of the attractive prices in the stock markets now. Systematic investing for long term