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One of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, Eurex, expands its Asian presence with the launch of a Eurex Kospi product and outlines plans for futures and options on India's Sensex next month.

The Indian stock market is expected to continue its rally in 2010 on the back of strong GDP growth, high inflation and loose US monetary policy, raising the possibility of a bubble forming, according to Noble Group.

The Bombay Stock Exchange closes early after the Sensex soars 17.2% in reaction to Manmohan Singh's re-election.

The Chicago-based US Futures Exchange is going live with Sensex contracts in April.

Proposed SEBI restrictions on participatory notes cause markets to turn bearish but sentiment recovers and the rationale for the move draws support from various quarters.

Strategists are guardedly optimistic on the prospects for India's equity markets, saying that India cannot stay afloat if other Asian markets start to drown.

India announces its fiscal 2007-08 budget as stock markets in the country continue the nosedive they began on February 27, ending down 6% in two trading days.

Reliance Petroleum finally trades below issuance price while Deccan Aviation lists at 34% discount to issue price. Both suggest the going could be tough for the larger issues in the India pipeline.

India's Sensex goes up briefly in morning trading but selling pressure sees it end weak around 10,500; further fall expected this week.