Stocks to watch: Affle (India), ITC, Century Plyboards, insurance counters

At 08:43 am, Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) were trading 303 points or 2.53 per cent lower at 11,684 levels. 

Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today - 

Earnings today: As many as 76 companies are slated to release their December quarter results today. The list includes names such as Affle (India), Borosil, Century Plyboards, and Hawkins Cookers. 

ITC, other cigarette firms: Shares of ITC and other cigarette and tobacco firms are expected to trade actively as the government proposed to increase excise duty on tobacco in the Union Budget. 

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