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New Delhi: Yesterday, the government generally suggested about a rise in petrol and diesel costs, even though it has kept retail prices unaltered.

Petroleum Minister, Murli Deora told, “We are trying very hard to see that prices are not increased, (but) I cannot say if they will never be raised.”

The BSE Sensex was in a pessimistic mode today and finished the day with a nearly 100 points deficit.

Remarking on the weak spot in the market technical analyst Vishwas Agarwal believed that the weakness was mainly because of factors upsetting the international markets, which were also down today.

He added that a few spheres that had caught rather a sharp increase in the past few days including cement and banking were calming down slightly. Simultaneously some increase is envisioned in fence sitters like ITC, Reliance Capital and Infosys.

Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has declared the result

Blue Star increased 5.59% to Rs 266.50 in afternoon trades after its net profit zoomed 205.7

India’s biggest cigarette maker, ITC zoomed 8.93% to Rs 165.85 and topped gainers in ‘A’ group shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). It gained on speculation that a noteworthy enhancement in cigarette sales may improve the company’s income this year. ITC will declare Q1 June 2007 results on 27 July 2007. The other performers of the day include Mastek, Pidilite Industries, Thermax, Housing Development and Infrastructure.

B Sahu, Khandwala Securities said that today market being knocking down by 96 points was estimable for the market as alteration is long overdue. Overall money flow in the market is fine, FIIs are pouring in money in the markets since last few trading sessions.

According to him, this is the moment for re-balancing and reshuffling the range. He commends investors to gather stocks of companies that are expected to nurture in coming future.

“It is moment to select your sector and stock,” said Mr. Sahu.

He also added that overall market trend is cheerful and optimistic. Tomorrow (July 26) is a decisive day for market because of F&O expiry. So, investors should watch out for global cues for Thursday`s trading session.