ICICI Bank was trading flat at Rs 947.55 as its plan to sell a 5.9 per cent stake in a subsidiary has failed to obtain the government's nod.

During the day, the scrip touched a high of Rs 960 and a low of Rs 940. The current market price of Rs 947.55 brushes off its FY 2007 EPS of Rs 30.7, by a PE multiple of 30.86.

Colgate Palmolive Co. said, “Second quarter profit jumped more than analysts estimated on increased sales in Europe and Latin America and a weaker U.S. Dollar.”

On the back of strong demand, Cement scrips were making recoveries from their previous losses. On Friday, India Cements climbed up 0.83% to Rs 188.10. ACC passed up 0.5% to Rs 851, Ambuja Cements rejected 2.64% to Rs 116.25, Ultratech cement turned down 2% to Rs 819.95 and Birla Corp slumped 4.44% to Rs 244.15.

Hindalco Industries is a on a constant uptrend, with increase in the sha

FDC scrip topped gainers’ list in BSE's ‘A’ group shares. FDC
spurted 7.87% to Rs 34.25. The stock climbed on buying prior to its Q4