CNBC-TV18's top stocks to watch out for on March 24

SUMMARY

The Indian markets are likely to open higher following gains in Asian markets after the governments of various countries announced stimulus measures to combat the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. At 7:00 am, the SGX Nifty was trading 336.50 points or 4.50 percent higher at 7,816.00, indicating a positive start for the Sensex and Nifty50.

By CNBC-TV18Mar 24, 2020 7:40:40 AM IST (Published)

Aviation Stocks: InterGlobe Aviation, SpiceJet will be in focus as the operations of domestic schedule commercial airlines shall cease operations with effect from midnight of March 24 till midnight of March 31.

Tata Consultancy Services: The company has announced to offer free access to the TCS iON Digital Glass Room, a virtual learning platform, to educational institutes across the country.

Reliance Industries: Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up a dedicated 100-bedded centre at Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai, for the patients who test positive for Covid-19. (Disclaimer: Reliance Industries Ltd. is the sole beneficiary of Independent Media Trust which controls Network18 Media & Investments Ltd., the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.)

State Bank of India: The lender has committed 0.25 percent of its annual profit of FY20 to fight COVID-19 outbreak in the country. (Photo: IANS)

Hindustan Unilever Ltd: The company has signed an agreement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd to acquire its intimate hygiene brand 'VWash'. HUL will acquire IPR and knowhow and Glenmark will continue to manufacture product for agreed period.

Dabur: The company has suspended production at manufacturing units till March 31, except for essential products like Ayurvedic medicines, hand sanitizers, hand wash, etc.

Yes Bank: The bank’s board will meet on March 26 to consider a proposal for raising funds by issue of equity shares / depository receipts / convertible bonds.

United Spirits: The company has announced production of around 300,000 litres of bulk hand sanitisers across 15 manufacturing units for use by public healthcare workers.

Avenue Supermarts: The DMart retail chain operator has said that some of its stores have remained closed for operations on certain days. Currently, it is selling only daily use essential items such as grocery and FMCG products. The company continues to receive regular supply of goods from all its suppliers and distributors, it said.

GNFC: The company has informed that its TDI-II plant at Dahej resumed its normal production after the completion of scheduled maintenance.​

Saint Gobain: The manufacturing operations at the company's plant at Chakan, Pune has been temporarily closed.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories: The company's board will meet on March 27 to consider raising of funds through the issuance of commercial papers.