Post-opening at 18,776, the BSE Sensex reached many different levels during the entire day. Earlier, the figure touched a day's high of 19,045 and even a day's low of 18,767 but at 3.05 p. m. (IST), the BSE Sensex showed the maximum up thereby reaching to the figure of 19,041 i. e. 314 points, up from its last close, reason behind being the constant buying binge in the index heavyweights.

According to the reports, the constancy has further lifted the main Indian equity benchmarks past key psychological levels in mid-afternoon trade. Also, the reports showed that the BSE Sensex easily crossed the 19,000 milestone whereas the NSE Nifty surpassed the 5,700 mark.

Hindalco Industries, a company of Aditya Birla Group has reported a net profit of Rs 460 crore for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended December 31, 2010. Net profit rises 8% accompanied by higher aluminum prices.

Also, Q3 witnessed increase in the Company’s net sales and operating revenue by 12% at Rs 5,975 crore. The hike is due to better geographic mix and improved realization, despite of lower metal volumes.

Technical analyst Hitesh Chotalia has maintained 'buy' rating on Hindalco Industries Limited stock with a target of Rs 240.

According to analyst, the investors can purchase the stock with a stop loss of Rs 225.

The stock of the company, on February 01, closed at Rs 229.85 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 251.90 and a low of Rs 133.10 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 10.76 and 21.67 respectively.

Technical analyst Sudhanshu Pandey of FRR Shares and Securities has maintained 'buy' rating on Hindalco Industries Limited stock with a short-term target of Rs 220.

According to analyst, the investors can hold the stock with a stop loss of Rs 195.

The stock of the company, on November 30, closed at Rs 206.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 239.35 and a low of Rs 133.10 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 10.76 and 19.76 respectively.

Stock market analyst P Phani Sekhar of Angel Broking has maintained 'buy' rating on Hindalco stock with a long term target of Rs 270.

The stock can be bought around Rs 200-210.

According to analyst, the investors can achieve the target within a period of 12 months.

Today, the stock of the company opened at Rs 226 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 239.35 and a low of Rs 127.10 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 10.76 and 20.74 respectively.

Stock market analyst Somil Mehta of Sharekhan has maintained 'sell' rating on Hindalco Industries Limited stock with a target of Rs 175.

The strict stop loss for the stock is Rs 190.

Mr. Mehta said that if the stock fell below Rs 170, it may see more weakness.

Today, the stock of the company opened at Rs 1025.10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 1077.20 and a low of Rs 530.10 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 51.12 and 20.24 respectively.

Stock market analyst Sudarshan Sukhani has maintained 'buy' rating on Hindalco Industries Limited stock to achieve a target of Rs 190.

The strict stop loss for the stock is Rs 177.

The stock of the company, on Sep 09, closed at Rs 182 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 188.20 and a low of Rs 112 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 10.29 and 17.99 respectively.

Hindalco Industries has framed a capex plan worth Rs 100 billion dor the existing financial year, going up to Rs 110 billion by the next fiscal.

Hindalco Industries has announced its first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2010-11. Hindalco Industries is the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group.

According to the report, the firm has managed to register a significant 11% rise in the net profit figure in the rise. Hindalco Industries has informed that it has posted a net profit of Rs 534 crore for the first quarter that ended in 30th June, 2010.

Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco Industries has reported an 11 per cent jump in its net profit. The company posted a profit of Rs. 534 crore during the quarter ending June 30 as against Rs. 481 crore during the same period last year.

The net sales for the first quarter of FY 2011, was Rs. 5,178 crore which is 33 per cent higher than the same quarter of the last fiscal.

Increase on both the fronts was the result of higher volumes coupled with better product mix as well as geographic mix. Realization during the same also increased pushing up the financial.

Stock market analyst Rajesh Jain of SMC Global Securities has maintained 'sell' rating on Hindalco stock with target of Rs 130.

According to Mr. Jain, the investors can sell the stock with stop loss of Rs 142.

Today, the stock opened at Rs 133.10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 188.20 and a low of Rs 71.90 on BSE.

Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 10.01 and 13.24 respectively.

Hindalco will spend around Rs 10,000 crore as a part of its growth plan in the existing financial year.

Stock market analyst Ashish Chaturmotha of Anand Rathi Securities is of the view that investors can 'sell' Hindalco Industries Ltd stock with target of Rs 120.

According to Mr. Chaturmotha, the investors can sell the stock with a stoploss of Rs 150.

If the stock fell below Rs 114, it may see more weakness.

After selling the stock, the interested investors can buy the stock again on declines for medium or long term.

Stock market analysts have maintained 'buy' rating on Hindalco Industries Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 156.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above Rs 154 with a strict stop loss of Rs 150.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 160.

Shares of the company, on Wednesday (Dec 23), closed at Rs 153.20 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 155.65 and a low of Rs 36.90 on BSE.

Hindalco Limited was incorporated on 15th December 1958 at Mumbai to manufacture alumina, aluminium and aluminium-fabricated items. Company was formed by the Birla in collaboration with the Kaiser Organization of U. S. A. Properzi mill plant was set up for the production of redraw rods. An extrusion press and rolling mill for the production of aluminium extrusions and rolled sheets was installed. Company got certification for ISO 9000 and for introduction of TQM in 1992.

Stock market analysts have maintained ‘buy’ rating on Hindalco Industries Ltd with an intraday target of Rs 150.

According to them, interested traders can purchase the stock above Rs 148 with a strict stop loss of Rs 146.50.

If the stock markets remain on the positive path then the stock price will hit a target above Rs 152.

Shares of the company, on Thursday (Dec 03), closed at Rs 112.85 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 147.70 and a low of Rs 36.90 on BSE.

Stock market analyst Ashwani Gujral has maintained 'Buy' rating on JSW Steel to achieve a short term target of Rs 140.

According to Mr. Gujral, interested traders can buy the stock with a strict stop loss of Rs 108.

Today, the shares of the company opened at Rs 118.10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 9.63 and 12.51 respectively. The share price has seen a 52- week high of Rs 143.15 and a low of Rs 36.90 on BSE.

In its latest research report, Nirmal Bang, an equity research firm said that Hindalco can give good returns in 1-2 trading sessions.

According to Nirmal Bang Research, interested traders can buy the stock with a strict stop loss of Rs 98 to achieve a target of Rs 116.

The report also stated that, if the counter is successful to breach 118, then it will hit a target of Rs 222.

The Aditya Birla group's flagship firm, Hindalco Industries, is working out plans to issue global depositary receipts (GDR), cutting the size of its $500 million qualified institutional placement (QIP). The company aims to raise funds worth $500 million, in a bid to cover the losses it suffered on account of the decline in internal accrual.

In its latest research report, Nirmal Bang, an equity research firm said that Hindalco Industries can give good returns in 2-3 trading sessions.

The report further stated that, if the counter is successful to breach 75, then it will create a huge breakout.

Nirmal Bang Research has advised its investors to hold the stock to achieve a target price of Rs 88.

Besides, the report has also suggested a support level of Rs 68 for the scrip.

Nirmal Bang, one of the leading equity research-cum-broking house, is of the view that investors can buy Hindalco Industries with a short-term target price of Rs 93-103.

According to experts at Nirmal Bang, the counter has corrected by almost 26% from its top of 106 in a short period of time. So buy and hold the stock.

The report further stated that, if the counter is successful to breach 86, then it will create a huge breakout.

The strong support level for the stock has been suggested at Rs 79.