Volatility ahead of counting; Sensex up 54 pts
With the counting of ballots set to start on Wednesday, extreme volatility marked trading on Tuesday, the last day of current settlement on the NSE.

Makers Lab, Tasc Pharma zoom on fresh equity issues
Cashing in on a sustained rally at the pharma counters, small pharma companies, too, started floating equity issues. While Makers Laboratories is planning a rights issue, Tasc Pharmaceuticals is planning a preferential allotment at a premium.

Satyam Computers to remain firm
Satyam Computers has done exceedingly well in the recent past. On Tuesday, it hit an all-time high of Rs 1,200 which is an extremely bullish signal and suggest that the run is likely to last long.