At 08:32 am, Nifty futures on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) traded 98 points or 0.90 per cent lower at 10,794.50, indicating a tepid opening for domestic stocks.
Here's a look at the top stocks that may remain in focus today -
HPCL, Britannia: Britannia Industries will replace Hindustan Petroleum Corporation in the Nifty50 index from March 29, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Monday.
Lupin: Drug firm Lupin Monday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market Methylprednisolone tablets used for treatment of inflammation in many conditions.
Sharda Motor: The company on Monday said it has formed a joint venture with Germany-based Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology International to develop, produce and sell BS-VI compliant exhaust aftertreatment systems for Indian commercial vehicle manufacturers.
DHFL: According to news reports, rating agency ICRA has downgraded its short-term rating on DHFL's commercial paper programme worth Rs 8,000 crore from 'A1+' to 'A2'.
OMCs: Oil marketing companies HPCL, BPCL, Indian Oil Corporation may remain in focus today as the crude oil prices slipped 3 per cent on Monday after US President Donald Trump called on OPEC to ease its efforts to boost crude prices, which he said were “getting too high."