Markets kick off poll run-up with 161 points slide; Skindia
The news of elections knocked 161 points off the Sensex, but market players ended the day with a note of optimism that the elections would be held in June.

If it's June, Sensex is safe: Brokers
It's not the numbers, but the month which will determine the course of the market now. If it's June, the downside for the Sensex is limited and, the BJP's chances are brighter.

HPCL leads select recovery
Despite the political uncertainity select counters witnessed fund based purchases on the local bourses on Monday.

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  Fund managers see an edge for BJP
  NSDL, CDSL in pact for inter-depository connectivity
  Sensex could test 3014 level
  MTNL turns lively
  Cottonseed oil slides on weak demand; bullion improves
  2.5 lakh tonne sugar imports to hit manufacturers
  IMF gold sale not to have any impact, say traders
  FCI to sell 1m tonne wheat in open markets
  Select edible oils drop in mixed trading
  Kerala evolves strategies to export meat products