Stocks to watch today: Strong global cues coupled with steady foreign inflows may instill strength in domestic equity markets on Monday. At 7:30 am, the SGX Nifty quoted at 18,292 levels, up 172 points.
Globally, the US markets were on a strong foot Friday ahead of Congressional mid-term elections and inflation report due this week. Dow Jones, the S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite closed above 1 per cent each.
Back home, second quarterly earnings season, macro reports, rupee movement, and oil prices will dictate secondary markets.
The primary markets, on the other hand, will see opening of four public issues