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MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels

Friday, June 9, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened in positive territory in today's( trade, amidst solid global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas the NSE Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels. The strength also spread to broader markets, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.2 percent each to outperform benchmark indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets started on a positive note today( 8 June 2023), ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(7 June 2023) trade, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels. Broader markets, too, exhibited strength as they outperformed benchmark indices. Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices climbed up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Indian markets were flat in today's(6 June 2023) intra-day trade, amid weak global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels. Broader markets exhibited volatility as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices swung between red and green. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels

Monday, June 5, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's (5 June 2023) trade, following a strong global handover. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels. The strength spilled to broader markets too, with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices gaining up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 61,716 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded below 18,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 61,716 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded below 18,300 levels

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets started today's(25 ay 2023) trade on a weak note, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 61,716 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded below 18,300 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices slipped up to 0.2 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, declined by over 2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 160 points to trade below 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 160 points to trade below 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,300 levels

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(24 May 2023) trade in tune with the weak global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 160 points to trade below the 59,000 mark, whereas Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,300 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, exhibited mixed trends as Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained marginally over Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex reclaimed 62,000 levels, up over 100 points, while the Nifty50 climbed nearly 50 points to trade above 18,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex reclaimed 62,000 levels, up over 100 points, while the Nifty50 climbed nearly 50 points to trade above 18,350 levels

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(23 May 2023) trade, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex reclaimed 62,000 levels, up over 100 points, while the Nifty50 index climbed nearly 50 points to trade above 18,350 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in trade as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 155 points to 61,587, and Nifty50 edged 42 points higher to 18,172

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 155 points to 61,587, and Nifty50 edged 42 points higher to 18,172

Friday, May 19, 2023

OPENING BELL: Indian Equity benchmark indices opened with slim gains today(19 May 2023) tracking strength in global markets after US indices touched 9-month-highs overnight. The BSE Sensex gained 155 points to 61,587, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 42 points higher to 18,172. SBI, Tech M, Infosys, HCL Tech, Nestle, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, and Pwer Grid led gains on the Sensex, rising 0.5-1.2 percent. The broader markets opened tepidly. The BSE MidCap was down 0.08 percent and the SmallCap index rose 0.13 percent. On the downside, Divi's Lab, Eicher Motors, UPL, Titan, Maruti, and Tata Steel were the top frontline laggards. Sectorwise, Nifty Auto, Metal, Realty, FMCG and Pharma indices declined, while the IT and PSB pockets were the top gainers. Among stocks, Bata India rose 4 percent on reporting a 4.5 percent YoY profit growth in Q4 to Rs 65.55 crore.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 330 points to 61,890, and Nifty50 gained 72 points to 18,266

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 330 points to 61,890, and Nifty50 gained 72 points to 18,266

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Indian equity benchmark indices held substantial gains in today's(18 May 2023) trade in line with strength in global equities in hopes that a deal to lift the US debt ceiling will soon be reached. The BSE Sensex rose 330 points to 61,890, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 72 points to 18,266. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 44 points lower at 62,300, and the NSE Nifty50 unchanged at 18,394

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 44 points lower at 62,300, and the NSE Nifty50 unchanged at 18,394

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

OPENING BELL: Indian equity benchmark indices opened flat today(16 May 2023) tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex opened 44 points lower at 62,300, and the NSE Nifty50 was largely unchanged at 18,394. Tata Steel, Infosys, Wipro, and Nestle led gains on the Sensex, while ONGC, Hindalco, and Divi's Lab rose 1 percent each on the Nifty50. On the flip side, HDFC twins led losses on the Sensex, dropping 1 percent each. Tata Motors, Maruti, and M&M were other frontline losers. The broader markets outperformed benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.6 percent versus the nearly flat BSE Sensex. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex nearly flat at 61,900, while NSE Nifty50 up marginally at 18,330

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex nearly flat at 61,900, while NSE Nifty50 up marginally at 18,330

Thursday, May 11, 2023

STOCK MARKET UPDATE: Ease in US inflation lifted benchmark indices at open today(11 May 2023), but they were soon pulled down by losses in Dr Reddy's and L&T, which dropped 5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, on missing Street estimates for Q4FY23. The BSE Sensex pared gains to turn nearly flat at 61,900, and the Nifty was up marginally at 18,330. The broader markets outperformed the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose to 0.5 percent versus 0.1 percent in BSE Sensex. Hindalco, Bharti Airtel, and Eicher Motors were the other frontline losers, down 1-3 percent. On the downside, Tech M, Infosys, HDFC, and HCL Tech led gains on the Sensex, while Adani Enterprises claimed the top spot on Nifty, rising 4 percent on its plan to consider fundraising at a board meeting on May 13. Sectorwise, the Nifty IT index rose the most, up 0.6 percent, while the Pharma pocket was the top drag that dropped 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 200 points to 61,965, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 47 points higher to 18,316

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 200 points to 61,965, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 47 points higher to 18,316

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today( 10 May 2023) despite losses in other global markets, where investor sentiment has remained cautious ahead of the US CPI figure later today. The BSE Sensex gained 200 points to 61,965, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 47 points higher to 18,316. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 170 points to 61,936 while the Nifty50 moved 50 points higher to 18,315

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 170 points to 61,936 while the Nifty50 moved 50 points higher to 18,315

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today(09 May 2023) as global markets remained mixed. The BSE Sensex rose 170 points to 61,936, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 50 points higher to 18,315. The broader markets, meanwhile, firmly outperformed gains in the benchmark. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.7 percent versus a 0.2 percent gain in the BSE Sensex. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 61,254 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 18,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 61,254 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 18,100 levels

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Indian markets started today's(4 May 2023) trade on a firm note, after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 61,254 levels. Broader markets, also, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.5 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 349 points, Nifty at 17915.05

Closing Bell: Sensex up 349 points, Nifty at 17915.05

Thursday, April 27, 2023

At Close, The Sensex closed up 348.80 points, or 0.58 percent, at 60,649.38, and the Nifty gained 101.40 points, or 0.57 percent, at 17,915, climbing for the fourth straight day, amid fresh foreign fund inflows and intense buying in IT and telecom stocks. From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Titan, Reliance Industries and Nestle were the major winners. Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, State Bank of India, Asian Paints and Wipro were the laggards. Except power, all sectoral indices ended in the green. Auto, pharma, realty, information technology, capital goods, and metal were up 0.5-1 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices added 0.5 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 17624.05

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 17624.05

Friday, April 21, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 22.71 points or 0.04 percent at 59,655.06, and the Nifty was down 0.50 points or flat at 17,624. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were ITC, TCS, Britannia, Wipro, and Cipla while the top losers were HDFC Life, Tech Mahindra, Adani Enterprises, SBI Life, and Tata Steel. About 1,498 shares advanced, 1,866 shares declined, and 135 shares were unchanged. The broader markets ended with marginal losses. The BSE Midcap index was down 0.4 percent, and the Smallcap 0.3 percent. Sectorally, the BSE Realty index cracked 2 percent. The Auto and Metal indices slipped a percent each. On the positive front, the FMCG index advanced 0.8 percent, and the IT index added 0.6 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up38 points, Nifty at 17828.00

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up38 points, Nifty at 17828.00

Thursday, April 13, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 38.23 points or 0.06 percent at 60,431.00, and the Nifty was up 15.60 points or 0.09 percent at 17,828. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were IndusInd Bank, HDFC Life, Eicher Motors, Apollo Hospital, and Power Grid while the top losers were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, NTPC, and TCS. About 1,871 shares advanced, 1,526 shares declined, and 117 shares were unchanged. On the sectoral front, the Information Technology index shed 2 percent, while capital goods, pharma, and oil & gas indices are down 0.5 percent each. On the other hand, PSU Bank and Realty indices rose 1 percent each. The BSE smallcap index was up 0.33 percent and the midcap index added 0.16 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 120 points to 60,280 level, whereas Nifty50 slipped 21 points to below 17,800

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 120 points to 60,280 level, whereas Nifty50 slipped 21 points to below 17,800

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Opening Bell: The key benchmark indices started today's(13 April 2023) session with minor cuts tracking weakness across global markets after the FOMC minutes showed that officials expect a mild recession in the US later this year. The BSE Sensex fell over 120 points to the 60,280 level and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 21 points to below 17,800. IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech M, TCS, and Wipro led the losses on the Sensex, dropping 1-2.5 percent. On the flip side, M&M, Power Grid, RIL, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel held gains of 0.4-1 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.23 percent. Sectorwise, the IT index dropped over 1 percent as weak results of TCS dampened overall sentiment in the pack. Other indices held nominal gains.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 235 points, Nifty at 17812.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 235 points, Nifty at 17812.40

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 235.05 points or 0.39 percent at 60,392.77, and the Nifty was up 90.10 points or 0.51 percent at 17,812.40, as investors await CPI inflation. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were Divis Lab, Bajaj Auto, Adani Enterprises, Eicher Motors, and Dr Reddy while the top losers were Power Grid, NTPC, Nestle India, UltraTech Cement, and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. About 2,013 shares advanced, 1,390 shares declined, and 115 shares were unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap indices gained 0.57 percent and 0.41 percent, respectively. Among sectors, the Nifty Pharma index leaped over 2 percent today as India saw over 7,000 fresh cases of Covid-19. Auto,information technology indices up 1-2 percent, while some selling saw in the FMCG and Capital Goods names.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 60,188 levels, whereas Nifty50 hovered flat above 17,700 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 60,188 levels, whereas Nifty50 hovered flat above 17,700 levels

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's (12 April 2023) trading session, ahead of March inflation figures. Key indices Nifty50 hovered above 17,700 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 60,188 levels. Broader indices, which include Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices, however, outperformed benchmark indices as they gained up to 0.2 percent each. Sectorwise, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma indices led the charge, surging up to 1 percent. On the flipside, Nifty IT, and Nifty FMCG indices lost up to 0.3 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) traded flat ahead of Q4FY23 results. Brokerages estimate the company to report weak revenue growth over the preceding quarter due to seasonal weakness, however, they foresee margin expansion on lower attrition. In addition, shares of Sula Vineyards soared over 6 percent after the wine producer crossed 1 million cases.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to reclaim 60,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to reclaim 60,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a firm note in today's(11 April 2023) trade, amidst improved global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to reclaim the 60,000 mark. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Sectorally barring the Nifty IT index, which lost marginally in trade, all other sectors swimming in a sea of green. The Nifty PSU Bank index led the charge as it gained over 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Shilpa Medicare soared over 8 percent after the USFDA gave a nod to its ANDA, Apremilast tablets. In addition shares of Nagarjuna Fertilisers rallied over 4 percent after the company restarted its urea production in Plant - II in Andhra Pradesh.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat amid volatility, Nifty at 17624.05

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat amid volatility, Nifty at 17624.05

Monday, April 10, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 13.54 points or 0.02 percent 59,846.51, and the Nifty was up 24.80 points or 0.14 percent 17,624. Benchmark indices erased gains in the last hour of trading as profit booking in financial and FMCG stocks weighed on the bourses. Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Nestle India, HUL, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI were the top laggards on the Sensex index, down up to 1.76 percent. About 1,965 shares advanced, 1,568 shares declined, and 146 shares were unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Private, PSU Bank, and FMCF indices fell to 0.6 percent. On the flipside, the Nifty Realty index jumped over 4 percent, rallying over 7 percent in two days. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended with marginal gains.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade around 59,957 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade around 59,957 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,600 levels

Monday, April 10, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a firm note in today's(10 April 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,600 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade around 59,957 levels. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains up 144 points, Nifty at 17599.15

Closing Bell: Sensex gains up 144 points, Nifty at 17599.15

Thursday, April 6, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 143.66 points or 0.24% at 59,832.97, and the Nifty was up 42.20 points or 0.24% at 17,599.20.The top gainers on Nifty 50 were Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, and IndusInd Bank. In contrast, the top losers were HCL Tech, ONGC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Titan. About 2310 shares advanced, 1121 shares declined, and 110 shares were unchanged. Among sectors, the rate-sensitive Realty index surged nearly 3 percent, followed by the Nifty Auto index (up 0.9 percent), and the Nifty PSU Bank index up 0.33 percent. The Nifty IT index, however, capped gains as it fell 0.75 percent.The BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.7 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 59,281 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 59,281 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(5 April 2023) trade, despite mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 59,281 levels. Broader markets, however, were mixed as Nifty Smallcap 100 index outperformed Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

Mahindra sells 35,976 SUVs in March, its highest ever

Mahindra sells 35,976 SUVs in March, its highest ever

Monday, April 3, 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Monday said its total sales increased by 21 percent year-on-year to 66,091 units in March. Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that the company's SUV sales for the month of March 2023 stood at 35,976. This sets a new record for Mahindra’s passenger vehicles division with its SUVs, cars, and vans bringing in total sales of 35,997 units. When compared the March 2022’s 27,603 units, the company has achieved a 31 percent growth in its sales this year. It was the company's highest-ever utility vehicle wholesales in a month.M&M said its exports last month stood at 2,115 units, as against 3,160 units in the year-ago period, a drop of 33 percent. For the last financial year, the company sold 3,56,961 utility vehicles, an increase of 60 percent over 2,23,682 units in 2021-22. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 115 points, Nifty at 17398.05

Closing Bell: Sensex up 115 points, Nifty at 17398.05

Monday, April 3, 2023

The Sensex was up 114.92 points or 0.19% at 59,106.44, and the Nifty was up 38.20 points or 0.22% at 17,398. Domestic indices ended Monday’s session in the green territory. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were Hero MotoCorp, Coal India, Bajaj India, Maruti, and Divis Lab while the losers were BPCL, Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospital, Infosys, and ITC. About 2692 shares advanced, 846 shares declined, and 121 shares were unchanged. On the sectoral front, PSU Bank indices gained 1 percent each, The Nifty Auto index jumped 1.5 percent and the realty index was up nearly 1 percent while selling was seen in the FMCG, metal, power, oil & gas, and information technology stocks. Bank Nifty surged 204.40 pts or 0.50% to 40,813.05. The BSE midcap index was up 0.4 percent, while smallcap index rose 1 percent.

Closiing Bell: Sensex gains 1031 points, Nifty at 17359.75

Closiing Bell: Sensex gains 1031 points, Nifty at 17359.75

Friday, March 31, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 1,031.43 points or 1.78% at 58,991.52, and the Nifty was up 279.10 points or 1.63% at 17,359.80. as fears of contagion risk from the US banking crisis receded. Reliance Industries, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, and Infosys were the major gainers among the Sensex 30. Tata Motors, TCS, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, and Wipro were the other major gainers. while losers included Apollo Hospitals, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, and Bajaj Finance. Sectorally, the BSE IT index zoomed 2.5 percent. The Bankex, Energy, and Realty indices jumped around 1.5 percent each. while auto, bank, FMCG, Capital Goods, Realty, and Oil & Gas are up 1 percent each. The BSE Midcap index was up a percent, while the Smallcap index vaulted 1.4 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 346 points, Nifty at 17080.70

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 346 points, Nifty at 17080.70

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

At Close, Sensex ended at 57,960, up 346 points or 0.6 per cent and Nifty closed at 17,081, up 129 points or 0.76 percent. However, fag-end buying helped frontline indices settle near the day's high level amid robust buying in metal, auto, and financial (especially PSU banks) stocks. Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, Eicher Motors, HCL Tech, Bajaj Auto, Ultratech Cement, Tata Motors, and Hero MotorCorp were the large-cap winners, surging up to 9 percent. Losses in Airtel, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, and Cipal, however, weighed. Broader markets outperform large-caps; Mid, and SmallCap indices rise 1.7% each. Nifty Metal index gains 2%

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 200 points to trade around 57,823 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 200 points to trade around 57,823 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000-mark

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Benchmark indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim the 17,000 mark, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 200 points to trade around 57,823 levels. The strength spread across broader markets as well, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surging up to 0.1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 2 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 40.14 points, Nifty at 16951.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 40.14 points, Nifty at 16951.70

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

At close, the Sensex was down 40.14 points or 0.07% at 57,613.72, and the Nifty was down 34 points or 0.20% at 16,951.70. The broader indices witnessed selling pressure yet again, even as the key benchmark indices attempted to hold the fort. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were UPL, IndusInd Bank, Dr Reddy, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank while the top losers were Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Tech Mahindra, Hero Motocorp, and Tata Motors. About 1020 shares advanced, 2438 shares declined, and 97 shares were unchanged. In contrast, the BSE Midcap index was down 0.4 percent, and the Smallcap index slipped 0.8 percent. Except for metal, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with IT, auto, power, realty, and oil & gas down 0.8-1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 57,838 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 57,838 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000 levels

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Opening Bell: In Indian markets improved global sentiments instilled strength in today's( 28 March 2023) trade. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 57,838 levels. Bullish sentiment was visible across broader markets as well, as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices advanced up to 0.1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 126.76 points, Nifty at 16985.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 126.76 points, Nifty at 16985.70

Monday, March 27, 2023

The Sensex was up 126.76 points or 0.22% at 57,653.86, and the Nifty was up 40.70 points or 0.24% at 16,985.70, amid improved global sentiment, and a relief rally after days of bear hammering, equity markets logged strong gains on Tuesday. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were Cipla, Kotak Bank, Apollo Hospital, Tech Mahindra & Infosys while the losers were Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Hindalco, and Adani Ports. About 899 shares advanced, 2649 shares declined, and 138 shares were unchanged. Among sectors, financial stocks were seen holding the fort with the Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, Pvt Bank, and Financial Services indices gaining up to 2 percent. The defensive plays, meanwhile, were on the back foot with the Nifty IT, and FMCG indices down up to 0.8 percent. The BSE midcap index shed 0.4 percent and smallcap index fell 1.5 percent.

Vedanta cuts $91 mn from govt's gains to make up for tax paid

Vedanta cuts $91 mn from govt's gains to make up for tax paid

Friday, March 24, 2023

In signs of protests against the 9-month-old windfall tax, mining mogul Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Ltd has withheld about USD 91 million from the share of profit due to the government from its oil and gas fields, to make up for the additional tax outgo, according to sources and correspondence on the issue. India first imposed windfall profit tax on July 1, 2022, joining a growing number of nations that tax super normal profits of energy companies. But the levy of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on locally produced crude oil was seen by producers as a violation of the contract which provides fiscal stability. The SAED initially was Rs 23,250 per tonne ($40 per barrel) and in fortnightly revisions brought down to Rs 3,500 per tonne. This is in addition to the 10-20 percent royalty on price of oil and gas realized and an oil cess of 20 %. On top, the government is also entitled to a pre-decided share of profit after expenses are deducted from revenue earned from sale of oil and gas. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 100 points to trade around 58,054 levels whereas Nifty50 traded flat above 17,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 100 points to trade around 58,054 levels whereas Nifty50 traded flat above 17,050 levels

Friday, March 24, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in today's ( 24 March 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 100 points to trade around 58,054 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed as Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained marginally higher than Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 289 points, Nifty at 17076.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 289 points, Nifty at 17076.90

Thursday, March 23, 2023

At close, the Sensex was down 289.31 points or 0.50% at 57,925.28, and the Nifty was down 75.00 points or 0.44% at 17,076.90, as investors juggled between the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and weekly F&O expiry. The top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Hindalco, Maruti, Nestle India, ONGC, and Tata Motors while the losers were SBIN, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Bank, HCL Tech, and Asian Paints. About 1428 shares advanced, 1983 shares declined, and 127 shares were unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.45 percent and 0.15 percent. A mixed trend saw on the sectoral front, with the realty, bank, information technology, and PSU bank down 0.5-1 percent, while buying saw in the metal, FMCG, and power names.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 57,911 levels while Nifty50 lowered over 50 points to trade below 17,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 57,911 levels while Nifty50 lowered over 50 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's (23 March 2023) trade. Global sentiments turned weaker after the US Federal Reserve indicated another rate hike this year post a 25 basis point increase in the March meeting. Key indices Nifty50 lowered over 50 points to trade below 17,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 300 points to sell around 57,911 levels. Broader markets, too, inched lower in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices fell up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to trade around 58,078 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to trade around 58,078 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,100 levels

Friday, March 17, 2023

Indian markets were higher in today's( 17 March 2023) trade, amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points to trade around 58,078 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.9 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 100 points to trade around 57,432 levels while Nifty50 hovered flat below 16,950 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 100 points to trade around 57,432 levels while Nifty50 hovered flat below 16,950 levels

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened lower in Thursday's trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 hovered flat below 16,950 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade around 57,432 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, climbed over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 500 points to trade around 58,409 levels while Nifty50 advanced over 150 points to trade above 17,150 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 500 points to trade around 58,409 levels while Nifty50 advanced over 150 points to trade above 17,150 levels

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian markets edged higher in today's(15 March 2023) trade to snap a four-day losing streak, after February inflation slowed to 6.4 percent. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 150 points to trade above 17,150 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 500 points to trade around 58,409 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices gained up to 1 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 58,258 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 58,258 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,200 levels

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened volatile in today's(14 March 2023) trade, amid grim global cues. Key indices Nifty50 was flat below 17,200 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 58,258 levels. Broader markets, too, were tepid in the trade as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices slipped up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 3 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 897 points, Nifty at 17154.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 897 points, Nifty at 17154.30

Monday, March 13, 2023

At close, the Sensex was down 897.28 points or 1.52% at 58,237.85, and the Nifty was down 258.60 points or 1.49% at 17,154.30. The SVB crisis saw banking shares take a knock, while other sectoral indices too succumbed to the selling pressure. IndusInd Bank, SBI, Tata Motors, M&M, and Eicher Motors were among the major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Tech Mahindra and Apollo Hospitals. Bank Nifty declined 2.27%, at 39,564, down by over 920 points. The broader markets closed largely in red, with Nifty Midcap losing 2% and Nifty Smallcap 50 sliding 2.26%. The volatility gauge, India VIX, soared 20.89%. Sectorally, Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Private Bank were the top losers, falling up to 2.87%.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade around 59,462 levels while Nifty50 gained over 100 points to trade above 17,500 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade around 59,462 levels while Nifty50 gained over 100 points to trade above 17,500 levels

Monday, March 13, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened higher in today's(13 march 2023) trading session, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 gained over 100 points to trade above 17,500 levels, and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade around 59,462 levels. Broader markets, however, were tepid as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered up to 0.1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 671 points, Nifty at 17412.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 671 points, Nifty at 17412.90

Friday, March 10, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 671.15 points or 1.12% at 59,135.13, and the Nifty was down 176.70 points or 1% at 17,412.90 as equity markets roiled in global sell-off as the contagion effect of overnight selling in the US markets, especially bank stocks, dented sentiment. About 1404 shares advanced, 2021 shares declined, and 102 shares were unchanged. The top losers on the NSE Nifty 50 index are Adani Enterprises, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, and ICICI Bank. While gainers were Tata Motors, NTPC, Maruti Suzuki, Britannia Industries, and BPCL.Index-wise, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined 2.2 percent, while the Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices fell 1.8 percent each. While the power index rose 1 percent.The BSE midcap and smallcap indices are down 0.5 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex tumbled over 700 points to trade around 59,081 levels while Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex tumbled over 700 points to trade around 59,081 levels while Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,400 levels

Friday, March 10, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened lower in today's(10 March 2023) trade, amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled over 700 points to trade around 59,081 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 7 percent. Read more

HAL, L&T gain up to 3% as government inks contracts worth Rs 9,900 crore

HAL, L&T gain up to 3% as government inks contracts worth Rs 9,900 crore

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Shares of Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) were up more than 3 per cent each on March 8 after the Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 9,900 crore with these companies for procurement of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft & three cadet training ships respectively. “Ministry of Defence, on March 07, 2023, signed contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft & three Cadet Training Ships respectively in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane along with other senior civil & military officials of MoD and representatives of HAL & L&T were present during the signing and exchanging of contracts," HAL said in an exchange filing. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 124 points, Nifty at 17754.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 124 points, Nifty at 17754.40

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 123.63 points or 0.21% at 60,348.09, and the Nifty was up 42.90 points or 0.24% at 17,754.40. The top gainers on Nifty 50 were IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises, Bajaj Auto, and Larsen & Toubro while the top losers were Bajaj Finance, Hindalco, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Apollo Hospital. About 1894 shares have advanced, 1502 shares declined, and 119 shares are unchanged. The broader MidCap and SmallCap indices, too, ended in the green zone with up to 0.66 per cent gain. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty and Pharma indices were the worst hit (down 0.68 percent and 0.49 percent, respectively), while the Nifty Auto index and capital goods advanced 0.85 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 250 points to trade around below 60,000-mark while Nifty50 fell over 50 points to trade below 17,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 250 points to trade around below 60,000-mark while Nifty50 fell over 50 points to trade below 17,650 levels

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets were weighed down by weak global cues in today's( 8 March 2023) trading session. Key indices Nifty50 fell over 50 points to trade below 17,650 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 250 points to trade around below the 60,000 mark. Broader markets, too, were under the bearish spell as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices declined up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 500 points to trade around 59,454 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 500 points to trade around 59,454 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels

Friday, March 3, 2023

Strong global mood propelled Indian markets higher in today's( trade), led by gains across index-heavyweights like SBI, Reliance Industries, NTPC, HCL Technologies, and Bharti Airtel, among others. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 500 points to trade around 59,454 levels. Read more

Adani Enterprises stock up 31% in 2 days

Adani Enterprises stock up 31% in 2 days

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd gained 15% today after the flagship company of the Adani Group said its arm Mundra Aluminium Ltd has been declared as the preferred bidder for the Kutrumali bauxite block by the Odisha government. The stock has rallied over 30 percent in the last two days. After closing Tuesday's session higher by 14 percent, the group share rallied another 15 percent today to the day's high. Shares of all ten listed companies of the Adani Group climbed for the second straight day on Wednesday after taking a beating in recent sessions. The conglomerate's combined market capitalization jumped by ₹39,000 crore to above ₹7.50 lakh crore mark in today's trade. A recent Reuters report also noted that Adani Group plans to prepay or repay share-backed loans worth $690 million to $790 million by March end has also pushed the stock higher during the last two trading sessions. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex gains 448.96 points, Nifty at 59411.08

Closing bell: Sensex gains 448.96 points, Nifty at 59411.08

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

At close, the Sensex was up 448.96 points or 0.76% at 59,411.08, and the Nifty was up 146.90 points or 0.85% at 17,450.90, as investors picked up beaten-down shares after eight straight days of fall. The top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, UPL, State Bank of India, and IndusInd Bank while the losers were Britannia, Power Grid, Cipla, BPCL, and HDFC Bank. The broader indices outperformed, both BSE Midcap and Smallcap were up 1.4 percent each. The overall breadth too was fairly positive, with more than two shares advancing for every single declining stock on the BSE. Among sectors, the BSE Metal index surged 2.6 percent and was the top gainer. The Bankex, IT, Capital Goods, and Realty indices also advanced over a percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 300 points to trade around 59,258 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 300 points to trade around 59,258 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,350 levels

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets edged higher in today's( 1 March 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 300 points to trade around 59,258 levels. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 326 points, Nifty at 17303.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 326 points, Nifty at 17303.95

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 326.23 points or 0.55% at 58,962.12, and the Nifty was down 88.70 points or 0.51% at 17,304. The top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Adani Enterprises (up 14.90%), Adani Ports (up 5.11%), Asian Paint (up 3.02%), Britannia (up 1.08%), and Mahindra & Mahindra (up 1.43%) while Cipla (down 4.67%), Hindalco (down 3%), Dr. Reddy (down 2.42%), ONGC (down 2.09%) and Reliance Industries Ltd (down 2.02%) were the losers. About 1683 shares have advanced, 1677 shares declined, and 130 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the BSE Metal index shed 2.4 percent. The Oil & Gas and Energy indices dropped 1.4 percent each, and the Healthcare index weakened by a per cent. The BSE Realy index, however, gained 1.2 per cent. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices finished with gains of around 0.5 per cent each. The overall breadth was neutral, with a near-equal number of gainers and losers on the BSE.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat around 59,246 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat around 59,246 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,400 levels

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's ( 28 February 2023) trading session, amid firm global cues. Key indices Nifty50 were flat below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat around 59,246 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices gained up to 0.3 percent. Read more

LIC extends losing streak to 7th straight session, hits record low

LIC extends losing streak to 7th straight session, hits record low

Monday, February 27, 2023

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) hit a record low of Rs 568.25, down 3 percent on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade, amid heavy volumes falling for the seventh day in a row, over concerns about the insurer’s exposure to the Adani Group. At the current level, LIC shares are available at a discount of 40 percent to the upper end of their IPO price range. According to a report, LIC has lost over Rs 20,000 crore of investment value in the Adani Group since January 30. The biggest fall in the value has been in Adani Total Gas and Adani Enterprises. Out of all the Adani Group stocks, LIC holds the maximum in Adani Ports followed by Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas. Since January 24, the market value of Adani Group company has fallen by up to 82 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade around 59,151 levels while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade around 59,151 levels while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,400 levels

Monday, February 27, 2023

Indian markets edged lower in today's(27 February 2023) intra-day trading session, amid subdued global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade around 59,151 levels. Broader markets, too, inched lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.4 percent. Read more

SpiceJet soars 15% as net profit jumps five-fold to Rs 107 crore in Q3

SpiceJet soars 15% as net profit jumps five-fold to Rs 107 crore in Q3

Friday, February 24, 2023

Shares of Airline operator SpiceJet moved higher by 15 percent to Rs 40.75 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade after the company’s standalone net profit jumped five-fold to Rs 107 crore in the December quarter (Q3FY23). It posted a profit of Rs 23.28 crore in the year-ago quarter (Q3FY22). The profits have been driven by a strong performance in both, passenger and cargo businesses. The company's revenue from operations jumped 2.4 percent to Rs 2,316.8 crore as against Rs 2,262.6 crore in the year-ago period. In Q2 FY23, the company reported a loss of Rs 833 crore on revenue of Rs 1,954 crore. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs (Ebitdar) stood at Rs 591 crore against a loss of Rs 387 crore in the previous quarter (Q2FY23). Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 142 , Nifty at 17465.80

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 142 , Nifty at 17465.80

Friday, February 24, 2023

At Close, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 142 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at 59,464, while the Nifty50 declined 45 points, or 0.26 percent, to end at 17,466, as growth concerns, amid fears of elevated interest rates, hurt sentiment. The top gainers on Nifty were ONGC, Adani Ports, Asian Paint, Divis Lab, and Apollo Hospital while the losers were Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, and Tata Steel. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index dipped 0.17 per cent, and the BSE SmallCap index eased 0.15 per cent. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index plunged 3 per cent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index (down 0.8 per cent), and the auto index slipped 1 percent. The Bank Nifty also breached the important level and closed below 39950.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 59,884 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 59,884 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels

Friday, February 24, 2023

Opening Bell: Strong global mood instilled strength in Indian markets today(24 February 2023). Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 59,884 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 3 percent. Barring Nifty Media and Nifty Energy indices, all sectors started to trade in positive territory. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Metal indices rose the most, up to 0.7 percent. Read more

Zee Entertainment tanks 14% as NCLT admits company to insolvency resolution

Zee Entertainment tanks 14% as NCLT admits company to insolvency resolution

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Shares of Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) tanked 14 percent to hit a new 52-week low of Rs 176.60 per share on the BSE in Thursday’s early trade after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) accepted IndusInd Bank’s insolvency petition against the company and admitted it into the corporate insolvency resolution process. The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday admitted an insolvency petition media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises filed by its financial creditor IndusInd Bank, under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).IndusInd Bank in its plea has claimed a default of ₹83.08 crores against the media and entertainment firm promoted by Subhash Chandra. According to reports, the court has appointed Sanjay Kumar Jhalani as the interim resolution professional. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 139 points, Nifty at 17511.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 139 points, Nifty at 17511.25

Thursday, February 23, 2023

At Close, Sensex closed 139.18 points lower at 59,605.80. Nifty closed 43 points lower at 17,511.30, The top gainers on Nifty were Hindalco, Coal India, Axis Bank, JSW Steel, and Tata Motors while the top losers were Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Divis Lab, and IndusInd Bank.About 1570 shares advanced, 1776 shares declined, and 152 shares were unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Media index shed 2 percent, and realty and power stocks top losers, On the upside, the Nifty FMCG index ended 0.26 percent higher.In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index dipped 0.4 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.06 percent. Nifty could fall to 17,035-16,600 if it closes below 17,500 or breaks 17,350.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 50 points to trade around 59,687 levels while Nifty50 started flat below 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 50 points to trade around 59,687 levels while Nifty50 started flat below 17,550 levels

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's(23 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. While the benchmark index Nifty50 started flat below 17,550 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 50 points to trade around 59,687. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed in the trade as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 60,358 levels while Nifty50 nosedived over 50 points to trade below 17,750 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 60,358 levels while Nifty50 nosedived over 50 points to trade below 17,750 levels

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Opening Bell: Weak global mood propelled Indian markets to start lower in today's( 22 February 2023) trade. While the benchmark index Nifty50 nosedived over 50 points to trade below 17,750 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 60,358 levels. Broader markets, too, were subdued in trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slumped up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 18.82 points, Nifty at 17826.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 18.82 points, Nifty at 17826.70

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 18.82 points or 0.03% at 60,672.72, and the Nifty was down 17.90 points or 0.10% at 17,826.70, as equity markets were extremely volatile on Tuesday as investors sold rallies at a higher level. Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospitals, Coal India, Bajaj Auto, UPL, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, HDFC Life, Ultratech Cement, TCS, and Wipro were the top laggards, falling in the range of 1 percent to 3.5 percent. About 1432 shares have advanced, 1939 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index fell 0.21 percent, and the BSE SmallCap eased 0.31 percent. Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined 1.9 percent, leading the list of losers. The Nifty FMCG index was the only gainer with modest gains of 0.19 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 311 points, Nifty at 17844.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 311 points, Nifty at 17844.60

Monday, February 20, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 311.03 points or 0.51% at 60,691.54, and the Nifty was down 99.60 points or 0.56% at 17,844.60 as Sell-off engulfed equity markets in the second half of the session with banking and financial services stocks taking the deepest plunge. The top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Divis Lab, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, and Hindalco while Adani Enterprises, Cipla, Britannia, BPCL, and UPL were the top losers. About 1370 shares have advanced, 2118 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices outperformed the benchmarks as they fell 0.12 percent and 0.16 percent, respectively. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index fell over 1 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank, Financial Services, Private Bank, and Realty indices dipped 0.9 percent each. The Nifty IT index, on the other hand, gained 0.54 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 61,254 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade near 18,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 61,254 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade near 18,000 levels

Monday, February 20, 2023

Indian equity markets wiped off early losses and inched higher in today's (21 February 2023) intra-day trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade near 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 61,254 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed Nifty MidCap 100 index outperformed Nifty SmallCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 250 points to trade around 61,048 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 250 points to trade around 61,048 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,000 levels

Friday, February 17, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(17 February 2023) trade, as global sentiments turned negative on rate hike concerns. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 250 points to sell around 61,048 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, rose 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 350 points to trade around 61,660 level while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 350 points to trade around 61,660 level while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Indian equity markets edged higher in today's ( 16 February 2023) intra-day trade, amid strong global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 350 points to trade around 61,660 levels. Broader markets rose in tune as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.6 percent. Read more

Eicher Motors rallies 5% on better than expected Q3 earnings

Eicher Motors rallies 5% on better than expected Q3 earnings

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Shares of Eicher Motors, the maker of Royal Enfield motorcycles, rallied 5 percent to Rs 3,340 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise subdued market after the company posted a better-than-expected 62 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit at Rs 741 crore, from Rs 456.13 crore a year ago. on the back of higher motorcycle sales and other income. On a sequential basis, net profit grew 5.7 percent. The revenue from operations came in at Rs 3,721 crore, registering a growth of 29.17 percent from Rs 2,880.65 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margins, a key profit metric, stood at 23 percent, up 300 bps YoY and down 30 bps QoQ. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 243 points, Nifty at 18015.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 243 points, Nifty at 18015.85

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 242.83 points or 0.40% at 61,275.09, and the Nifty was up 86 points or 0.48% at 18,015.80. The key benchmark indices notched up decent gains in late trades on Wednesday led by index heavyweight Reliance Industries. The top gainers on Sensex were Reliance Industries Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Maruti while the top losers were ITC, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Larsen & Toubro, and Sun Pharma. About 1722 shares have advanced, 1657 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. The broader indices also moved in tandem with the benchmarks. The BSE Midcap index advanced by 0.7 percent, and the Smallcap added 0.4 percent. On the sectoral front, IT, auto, and realty are up 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 150 points to trade around 60,865 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,900

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 150 points to trade around 60,865 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,900

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets started today's( 15 February 2023) trade on a weaker note, as hotter-than-expected US inflation data stoked rate hike concerns. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade 17,900 below, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 150 points to trade around 60,865 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.5 percent. Read more

Adani Enterprises Q3 Earnings

Adani Enterprises Q3 Earnings

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Shares of Adani Enterprises (AEL) jumped 10 percent to an intra-day high of Rs 1,889, bouncing 17 percent from the day's low on the BSE on Tuesday soon after the company announced its October-December quarter (Q3FY23) earnings. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 820 crore for the quarter that ended December, against a net loss of Rs 11.63 crore a year ago. The company recorded a 42% increase in total income to Rs 26,951 crore and EBIDTA increased by an impressive 101% to Rs 1,968 crore on account of strong performance by Adani New Energy Limited (ANIL) Ecosystem, integrated resources management (IRM), and Airports business. AEL’s said ANIL Ecosystem solar modules volume rose 63 percent to 430 MW. The company handled 20.3 million passenger movements at seven operational Airports increasing by 40 percent over the previous year's quarter. IRM volume increased by 8 percent to 15.8 MMT and Mining services production volume stood at 6.2 MMT. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty at 17929.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty at 17929.85

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 600.42 points or 0.99% at 61,032.26, and the Nifty was up 158.90 points or 0.89% at 17,929.80, as supportive global cues, ease in wholesale price index (WPI) inflation, and healthy buying in heavyweights lifted sentiment. Benchmark indices snapped their two-day losing run to end nearly 1 percent higher today.The top gainers on the Sensex were ITC, Reliance, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, and Infosys while the top losers were NTPC, UltraTech Cement, L&T, Sun Pharma, and Asian Paints. About 1252 shares have advanced, 2158 shares declined, and 114 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty FMCG, Metal, and PSU Bank indices advanced 1 percent each, while the Nifty Realty indices dropped 1.8 percent. Meanwhile, in the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended up 0.5 percent lower

Glenmark Pharma jumps 5 percent post December quarter earnings

Glenmark Pharma jumps 5 percent post December quarter earnings

Monday, February 13, 2023

Shares of Glenmark Pharma surged over 5 percent to a high of Rs 421 in an otherwise sluggish market, after the drug maker reported steady earnings for the quarter that ended December 2022. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Friday reported a 21.3 percent rise in consolidated profit after tax at ₹290.8 crores for the third quarter ended December 31, 2022. as against Rs 240 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. In the December quarter, total revenue stood at Rs 3,463.8 crore during the period under review, up 9.2 percent against Rs 3,173.4 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding fiscal. The company had a one-time gain of Rs 34 crore in Q3, which is a net gain from the sale of its cardiac brand—Razel's India—and Nepal business, against the remediation cost of the company's Monroe manufacturing site in the U.S. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 251 points, Nifty at 17770.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 251 points, Nifty at 17770.90

Monday, February 13, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 250.86 points or 0.41% at 60,431.84, and the Nifty was down 85.60 points or 0.48% at 17,770.90, as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of the key inflation numbers in India and the US. The top gainers on Sensex were Titan, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, and Eicher Motors while the losers were Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, State Bank of India, Infosys, and Apollo Hospitals. About 1235 shares have advanced, 2261 shares declined, and 160 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, except capital goods, all other sectoral indices ended in the red. Back home, the broader markets ended with deeper cuts. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down over a percent each. The overall breadth too was fairly negative, with nearly two declining stocks for every advancing share on the BSE.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 142 points, Nifty at 17893.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 142 points, Nifty at 17893.45

Thursday, February 9, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 142.43 points or 0.23% at 60,806.22, and the Nifty was up 21.80 points or 0.12% at 17,893.50. The top gainers on Sensex were Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance while the losers were Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank. Sectorally, most indices closed around a flat line with marginal changes on either side. The Nifty IT index was the top gainer, up 0.7 percent, on the NSE. On the flipside, the Nifty Metal index fell 1.5 percent and all other indices ended in the red. The trend was negative in the broader markets with the BSE MidCap index down 0.01 percent, and the BSE SmallCap index 0.15 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 378 points, Nifty at 17871.70

Closing Bell: Sensex up 378 points, Nifty at 17871.70

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

At Close, Sensex ends 377.75 points higher at 60,663.79. Nifty closes 150.20 points higher at 17,871.70 after RBI MPC raised the key interest rate by 25 basis points, taking the repo rate to 6.5%. The top gainers of the Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, HDFC Life, SBI Life, and Bajaj Finance while the losers were Larsen & Toubro, Eicher Motors, Hero Motocorp, Axis Bank, and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. About 1954 shares advanced, 1451 shares declined, and 136 shares were unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index jumped 4 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index (1.5 percent), and the Nifty Pharma index (1.43 percent). The Nifty FMCG and Realty indices dipped a wee bit in red. Meanwhile, in the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 1 percent, and the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.76 percent.

Tata Steel shares decline nearly 4 pc after Q3 loss

Tata Steel shares decline nearly 4 pc after Q3 loss

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Shares of Tata Steel slipped 5 percent to Rs 112 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade on profit booking after the steel major reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 2,502 crore for the quarter ended on December 31, 2022 (Q3FY23), on account of higher expenses. It had posted a net profit of Rs 9,598.16 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenues from operations at Rs 56,757 crore were down 6.2 percent from Rs 60,525 crore in the year-ago period. The earnings before interest, depreciation, tax and amortization (EBITDA) were down 74 percent year-on-year and 34 percent sequentially at Rs 4,154 crore. In the previous quarter, consolidated revenues had stood at Rs 59,512.54 crore and the net profit was Rs 1,514.42 crore. Total expenses during the quarter stood at Rs 57,172.02 crore compared to Rs 48,666.02 crore a year back. Read more

Clsoing Bell:Sensex down 220.86 points, Nifty at 17721.50

Clsoing Bell:Sensex down 220.86 points, Nifty at 17721.50

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

At Close, Sensex is down 220.86 points or 0.37 percent at 60,286.04. Nifty is down 43.10 points or 0.24 percent at 17,721.50, as stock-specific action dominated the market mood. Besides, nervousness ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision added to the volatility. The top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Adani Enterprises, Dr Reddy, and Adani Ports while the losers were Tata Steel, Hindalco, and ITC. About 1559 shares have advanced, 1854 shares declined, and 124 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 0.02 percent, and the BSE SmallCap index dipped 0.17 percent. Among sectors, the Nifty FMCG index slipped 1.16 percent, followed by the Nifty Auto index (down 1 percent). The Nifty Realty added 0.88 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex flat at 60,508 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,750 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex flat at 60,508 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,750 levels

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat in today's(7 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,750 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was flat at 60,508 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices gained up to 0.1 percent. Read more

M&M Financial shares surge 8% after improvement on assets front in Q3

M&M Financial shares surge 8% after improvement on assets front in Q3

Monday, February 6, 2023

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) hit over two-year high of Rs 267.30, as they rallied 10 percent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes after the company reported healthy earnings for December quarter (Q3FY23). The company reported strong growth in assets under management and an improvement in asset quality during the third quarter. The total Income of the financial company increased by 12% to ₹3,353 Crores during the quarter that ended December 31, 2022, as against ₹2,986 Crores during the corresponding quarter last year. The Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹664 Crores during the quarter that ended December 31, 2022, as against PAT of ₹992 Crores during the corresponding quarter last year. The fall in net profit was due to a decline in credit cost, higher operational expenditures, and lower net interest margins. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 335 points, Nifty at 17764.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 335 points, Nifty at 17764.60

Monday, February 6, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 334.98 points or 0.55% at 60,506.90, and the Nifty was down 89.40 points or 0.50% at 17,764.60. Divis Labs, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Eicher Motors, Infosys, Adani Enterprises, HDFC Life, ICICI Bank, M&M, Ultratech Cement, Tata Motors, and RIL were the top large-cap laggards. On the contrary, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, BPCL, Power Grid, Cipla, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, and Apollo Hospitals were the lead winners. About 1850 shares have advanced, 1653 shares declined, and 185 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Metal index fell 2.2 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index (down 0.6 percent), and the Nifty Bank index (down 0.3 percent). The Bank Nifty rose 46.95 pts or 0.11% to 41,546.65 Meanwhile, the broader markets outran their frontline peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.75 percent and 0.49 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 150 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 cdropped over 50 points to trade below 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 150 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 cdropped over 50 points to trade below 17,800 levels

Monday, February 6, 2023

Benchmark indices Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,800 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 150 points to trade around 60,676 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.3 percent. The volatility gauge, India VIX, on the other hand, jumped over 3 percent. Read more

SBI Q3 result: Net profit jumps 68.5% to record Rs 14,205 crore

SBI Q3 result: Net profit jumps 68.5% to record Rs 14,205 crore

Friday, February 3, 2023

State Bank of India (SBI) — the country's largest lender by assets — on Friday reported a 68.5 per cent jump in net profit to a record Rs 14,205.3 crore for the quarter ended December 2022 as against a net profit of Rs 8,432 crore in December 2021. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the profit rose 7 percent from the PAT of Rs 13,265 crore reported in the September quarter of this financial year. whereas Net Interest Income (NII) jumped 24 percent on the year to Rs 38,068.8 crore. Earlier, Bloomberg had pegged NII for the Oct-Dec quarter at Rs 46,946 crore, and net profit at Rs 13,196 crore. The gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio fell 136 bps YoY to 3.52 percent for the quarter, while net NPA was 57 bps down to 0.77 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex rises 909 points, Nifty at 17854.05

Closing Bell: Sensex rises 909 points, Nifty at 17854.05

Friday, February 3, 2023

At Close, Sensex gained 909.64 points or 1.52 percent to close at 60,841.88. Nifty gained 243.60 points or 1.38 percent at 17,854, backed by strong gains in financial and IT shares. Top gainers on the Nifty 50 were Titan, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank while the losers were Divis Lab, Adani Enterprises, BPCL, Tata Consumer, and Hindalco. About 1304 shares advanced, 2128 shares declined, and 127 shares were unchanged. Sectorally, Nifty Bank traded in the positive territory, gaining up to 1 percent. On the flipside, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Metal indices were bogged down in trade, declining up to 4 percent. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down around 0.8 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to reclaim 60,000 level while the Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to reclaim 60,000 level while the Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels

Friday, February 3, 2023

Opening Bell: A pullback rally saw Indian markets open higher in today's( 3 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points to reclaim 60,000 levels. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 224 pts higher, Nifty at 17610.40

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 224 pts higher, Nifty at 17610.40

Thursday, February 2, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 224.16 points or 0.38% at 59,932.24, and the Nifty was down 5.90 points or 0.03% at 17,610.40, as investors remained wary of the deep selloff in Adani Group stocks, despite an overall positive Budget 2023 tone. Britannia, ITC, IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever, and Infosys were the top gainers while Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, UPL, HDFC Life, and Eicher Motors were the laggards. About 1637 shares have advanced, 1759 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.5 percent. Sectorally, Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT indices were the best sectoral gainers, gaining up to 2 percent. On the flipside, the Nifty Metal index was the worst sectoral performer as it sank over 4 percent.

Rout in Adani Group stocks triggers panic sell-off in PSU banks

Rout in Adani Group stocks triggers panic sell-off in PSU banks

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Switzerland-based investment banking company Credit Suisse has stopped accepting bonds of Adani group as collateral for margin loans to its private banking clients, a sign that scrutiny of the billionaire Gautam Adani's finances is growing after allegations of fraud by short-seller Hindenburg Research. According to the report, the Swiss lender's private banking arm has assigned a zero lending value for notes sold by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd. It had previously offered a lending value of about 75% for the Adani Ports notes. Other banks continue to lend against Adani's debt. At least two European private banks kept the level unchanged as of now, with one of those offerings to lend between 75% to 80% for Adani Ports dollar bonds. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains158 points, Nifty at 17616.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains158 points, Nifty at 17616.30

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Benchmark indices ended on a mixed note in the highly volatile session on February 1.At Close, the Sensex was up 158.18 points or 0.27% at 59,708.08, and the Nifty was down 45.90 points or 0.26% at 17,616.30. The top gainers on the Sensex were Power Grid, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Bank, and HDFC while the top losers were ITC, Sun Pharma, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and IndusInd Bank. About 1241 shares have advanced, 2193 shares declined, and 106 shares are unchanged. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU bank index crashed 9 percent, while the Nifty Metal index tumbled 5.6 percent. The Nifty Bank, Auto, Financial Services, Private Bank, and Realty indices fell over 2 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices cracked up to 1.5 percent.

Gautam Adani now no longer among world's top 10 richest billionaires

Gautam Adani now no longer among world's top 10 richest billionaires

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Gautam Adani has slipped out of the list of the world's top 10 richest people and could soon be supplanted as Asia's wealthiest person if shares in his conglomerate continue to slide. Currently, his net worth stands at $84.4 billion. Bernard Arnault is the richest person on the earth with a net worth of $189 billion. The Indian tycoon has fallen from fourth place to 11th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with a personal wealth wipeout of $34 billion in just three trading days. Mukesh Ambani ranks 12th, one spot behind Adani in the list with a net worth of $82.2 billion. Adani now languishes below Mexico's Carlos Slim, Google co-founder Sergey Brin and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on the Billionaires Index. In the last 24 hours, Adani's net worth has fallen $8.21 billion, the highest among the top 100 billionaires on the list. In 2023 alone, he lost $36.1 billion. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 49.49 points, Nifty at 17662.15

Closing Bell: Sensex up 49.49 points, Nifty at 17662.15

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 49.49 points or 0.08% at 59,549.90, and the Nifty was up 13.20 points or 0.07% at 17,662.20, after the Economic Survey 2022-23 projected 6.5 percent GDP growth in FY24. Moreover, traders also remain watchful of the Union Budget 2023 due on Wednesday, February 1, and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate stance.M&M, SBI, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, and Adani Enterprises were among the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bajaj Finance, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Britannia industries and Sun Pharma. About 2368 shares have advanced, 1026 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. Broader markets, too, remained upbeat throughout the day as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 outperformed benchmark indices to close up to 2 percent. Besides, sectors like the Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Media indices displayed strong performance, as they climbed up to 4 percent. On the flipside, Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma indices were the worst hit as they dropped up to 1. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 169 points, Nifty at 17648.95

Closing Bell: Sensex up 169 points, Nifty at 17648.95

Monday, January 30, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 169.51 points or 0.29% at 59,500.41, and the Nifty was up 44.70 points or 0.25% at 17,649 as equity markets were in a tight grip of volatility on Monday with benchmark indices managing to eke out nominal gains by the close. The top gainers on the BSE were Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, and Asian Paints while Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) were the top laggards.About 1531 shares have advanced, 1965 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed up to 0.2 percent lower. Among sectors, Nifty IT gained the most by 1 percent followed by the PSB index, while the oil & gas pocket was the top loser, down over 3 percent. The Bank Nifty tanked over 1000 points during the day but managed to close in the positive territory.

Zomato plunges 15%, hits lowest level since July 2022 on heavy volumes

Zomato plunges 15%, hits lowest level since July 2022 on heavy volumes

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Shares of food aggregator platform Zomato plunged 15 percent, hitting an almost six-month low of Rs 44.35, on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes. Zomato on Tuesday announced that it was relaunching its loyalty program Zomato Gold – its fourth iteration in the last few years. With a starting price of Rs 149 for three months, Zomato Gold will replace Zomato Pro and Pro Plus, which were suspended in August 2022. This is a discount on the Rs 999 quarterly membership. Under the program, subscribers will get free deliveries at restaurants that are within 10 kilometers on orders above Rs 199. Gold members will also get discounts on food deliveries and dining out. There are also benefits such as a ‘No Delay Guarantee’ where members will receive a Rs 100 coupon for delayed deliveries. For dining in, members will get up to 40 percent off at more than 10,000 partner restaurants across the country. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 774 points, Nifty at 17891.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 774 points, Nifty at 17891.95

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 773.69 points or 1.27% at 60,205.06, and the Nifty was down 226.30 points or 1.25% at 17,892, as equity markets succumbed to severe selling pressure on Wednesday led by losses in financial stocks and the monthly F&O expiry that weakened investor sentiment. Adani Ports, SBI, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, and Cipla were among the biggest losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Hindalco Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, HUL, and Tata Steel. About 1106 shares have advanced, 2310 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. Within sectors, the Nifty PSB index tanked 3.6 percent followed by bank and financial indices. Auto, metals, and FMCG pockets closed nearly flat with fractional cuts. In the broader market, the BSE midcap index cracked 1.5 percent while smallcap index lost around 1 percent.

Maruti Suzuki Reports Better-Than-Expected Q3 Profit On Strong Passenger Car Demand

Maruti Suzuki Reports Better-Than-Expected Q3 Profit On Strong Passenger Car Demand

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

On the back of strong demand for its passenger cars, Maruti Suzuki India reported a better-than-expected 129.55 percent jump in the quarterly consolidated net profit in the third quarter (Q3FY23) on Tuesday. It reported a significant rise in its net profit at ₹ 2,391.5 crores for the third quarter ended December 2022 (Q3 FY23), which more than doubled as compared to ₹1,041.8 crore in the year-ago quarter. The total revenue from operations came in at Rs 29,057.5 crore, rising 24.96 percent from Rs 23,253.3 crore year-on-year (YoY). Profit growth was driven by higher sales and a fall in raw material costs. The EBIT margin of the company also improved 350 basis points year on year (YoY) to 7.6 percent. Profit margin improved 380 basis points YoY to 8.4 percent Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatile

Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatile

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 37.08 points or 0.06% at 60,978.75, and the Nifty was down 0.20 points or 0.00% at 18,118.30, despite strong global sentiments, and healthy early Q3 results. The top gainers of Nifty were Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, Britannia, and HCL Tech while the top losers were Axis Bank, Hindalco, Dr Reddy, Power Grid, and SBI Life. About 1485 shares have advanced, 1930 shares declined, and 132 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index was the best sectoral performer as it gained 1.2 percent. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty indices, on the contrary, was the worst sectoral performer as they tanked up to 1.3 per cent. Broader markets, too, turned tepid as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices declined up to 0.3 per cent. The volatility gauge, India VIX, gained marginally to 0.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to quote at 61,251 levels while the Nifty50 topped the 18,200-mark, rising 80 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to quote at 61,251 levels while the Nifty50 topped the 18,200-mark, rising 80 points

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Indian equities started higher today(24 January 2023) as firm global sentiment swept the domestic markets. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points, or 0.5 percent, to quote at 61,251 levels in early deals. The Nifty50, meanwhile, topped the 18,200 mark, rising 80 points or 0.5 percent. Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tech M, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finserv were the large-caps that lifted the frontline indices in early deals, even as Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, HUL, Nestle India, and Sun Pharma tried to limit gains. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices surged up to 0.2 percent. Read more

Axis Bank Q3 results: Net profit rises 61.9% to Rs 5,853 crore

Axis Bank Q3 results: Net profit rises 61.9% to Rs 5,853 crore

Monday, January 23, 2023

Axis Bank on Monday reported a 62 percent year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit at Rs 5,853 crore for the December quarter compared with Rs 3.614 crore in the same quarter last year. The private sector lender's net interest income rose 32 percent year-on-year to Rs 11,459 crore on the back of a strong 15 percent loan growth and an expansion in net interest margins. Provisions dropped to ₹550 crores, as against ₹1,735 crores a year ago. Meanwhile, asset quality improved with the gross non-performing asset ratio declining to 2.5% as of 30 September 2022, from 2.76% a quarter ago and 3.53% a year ago. Demand for credit has rebounded from the pandemic lows and boosted loan growth at banks, with consumers and businesses stepping up spending as the economy revived. Banks have in turn had to jostle for a larger share of deposits. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 319.90 points, Nifty at 18118.55

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 319.90 points, Nifty at 18118.55

Monday, January 23, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 319.90 points or 0.53% at 60,941.67, and the Nifty was up 90.80 points or 0.50% at 18,118.50 due to Strong global mood, positive early Q3 results, and softening crude oil prices propelled domestic markets higher in Monday's trade. Tata Motors, Hindalco, IndusInd Bank, SBI Life, and Kotak Bank were the top gainers of the Nifty while Dr. Reddy, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, and UltraTech Cement were the top losers. Sectorally, the Nifty Bank index gained the most, up to 0.8 percent. Among sectors, auto, FMCG, healthcare, oil & gas, and information technology indices are up 0.5-1 percent, while realty, and power are down 0.4-0.7 percent. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices saw marginal gains.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 250 points to trade around 60,871 levels while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 250 points to trade around 60,871 levels while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Monday, January 23, 2023

Opening Bell: Strong global mood, positive early Q3 results, and softening crude oil prices propelled Indian equity markets to start higher in today's( 23 January 2023) trade. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 250 points to trade around 60,871 levels. Read more

Hindustan Unilever slips 4% as royalty payout hike raises margin concerns

Hindustan Unilever slips 4% as royalty payout hike raises margin concerns

Friday, January 20, 2023

Shares of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) dipped 4 percent to Rs 2,540 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the company's board approved an increase in the payment of royalty and technical fees to its parent Unilever. It said the royalty fee it pays to parent Unilever Plc has been hiked by 80 basis points and will be effected in a staggered manner over a period of 3 years.HUL said the royalty fee — an amount paid by a third party to an owner of a product or patent for the use of that product or patent — to Unilever PLC will be hiked from 2.65 percent of sales to 3.45 percent (80 basis points) in a staggered manner over three years till 2025.HUL’s royalty fee will increase by 45 bps for February to December 2023, by further 25 bps for 2024, and another 10 bps for 2025. These royalty changes are included in management’s double-digit EPS growth targets for the medium to long term announced during the investor day in November 2022. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 236.66 points, Nifty at 18027.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 236.66 points, Nifty at 18027.65

Friday, January 20, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 236.66 points or 0.39% at 60,621.77, and the Nifty was down 80.10 points or 0.44% at 18,027.70. The top losers of the Nifty 50 were Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Nestle India, and JSW Steel while the top gainers were Coal India, HDFC Bank, Power Grid, HDFC, and ITC. About 1533 shares have advanced, 1865 shares declined, and 146 shares are unchanged. Broader markets bled more than benchmarks with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices falling up to 0.7 percent. Within sectors, Nifty consumer durables, FMCG, metals, realty, and pharma indices suffered the most losses ending around 1 percent lower each, while bank and financial pockets held ground and logged fractional gains.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped 90 points to trade around 60,767 levels while the Nifty50 was flat below 18,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped 90 points to trade around 60,767 levels while the Nifty50 was flat below 18,100 levels

Friday, January 20, 2023

Indian equity markets were flat in today's(20 January 2023) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 was flat below 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 90 points to trade around 60,767 levels. Broader markets, too, were tepid in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices lowered up to 0.05 percent. Read more

Persistent Systems gains on strong Q3 show

Persistent Systems gains on strong Q3 show

Thursday, January 19, 2023

The share price of midcap IT firm Persistent Systems gained over 7 percent on January 19 after the company registered an 8.2 percent sequential growth in profit at Rs 238 crore for the quarter that ended December 31, 2022. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 176.4 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The company's earnings were majorly in line with the analysts' estimates, which pushed the stock to move higher. Persistent clocked a 45.4% increase in the revenue from operations at Rs 2,169.3 crore during the October-December 2022 period, which stood at Rs 1,491.7 crore in the year-ago period, whereas the operating EBITDA of the company stood at 401.5 crores in Q3FY23, up 59.9% YoY. The IT company also announced an interim dividend of Rs 28 a share for FY23.The total expenses of the company spiked 43.83% YoY to Rs 1,849.6 crore during the quarter. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 187 points, Nifty at 18107.85

Closing Bell: Sensex down 187 points, Nifty at 18107.85

Thursday, January 19, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 187.31 points or 0.31% at 60,858.43, and the Nifty was down 57.50 points or 0.32% at 18,107.80, amid a cautious global mood. HDFC Life, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, UPL, and Cipla were the top gainers of Nifty 50 while Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, Kotak Bank, Titan, Larsen & Toubro, and UltraTech Cement were the top losers. About 1549 shares have advanced, 1867 shares declined, and 117 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were quoting up to 0.1 percent lower. All the sectoral indices were trading with cuts. The Nifty Metal index fell 0.6 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index down 0.6 percent, Bank Nifty fell 0.15%, and Nifty Auto sinked 0.27%. while Nifty Pharma rose marginally by 0.09%.

L&T hits record high on hopes of strong order inflows

L&T hits record high on hopes of strong order inflows

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) soared 4 percent to hit a new high of Rs 2,214 in Tuesday’s intra-day trade, on the expectation of strong order inflows and improved execution.L&T Construction's buildings & factories (B&F) fast business has received a significant repeat order from a reputable and prestigious commercial developer, one of India's largest mixed-use developers and operators. The order is ‘significant’, classified by the company as those in the range of ₹1,000-2,500 crore. The mandate is to build two commercial office towers in Hyderabad with approximate built-up areas of 28.91 lakh square feet and 28.53 lakh square feet, respectively. The engineering and construction major will be responsible for the civil work on the towers, one of which will have 22 floors and the other 41 floors. The construction is scheduled to be completed in 18 months, it said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 562 points, Nifty at 18053.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 562 points, Nifty at 18053.30

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 562.75 points or 0.94% at 60,655.72, and the Nifty was up 158.50 points or 0.89% at 18,053.30 as wholesale inflation dropped to a 2-year low of 4.9 percent at December and oil refiners rose in trade after the government slashed windfall tax on crude and aviation fuel.L&T, HUL, HDFC, HCL Technologies, and HDFC Bank were among the top gainers on the Nifty, while SBI, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Wipro and Bajaj Finance were the losers. About 1641 shares have advanced, 1764 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. On the sectoral front, oil & gas, realty, energy, infra, power, capital goods, and FMCG gained 1% each, while the PSU bank index shed 2%. Broader markets, however, underperformed benchmark indices as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices dropped up to 0.1 percent. India VIX, the volatility gauge, meanwhile, eased below 2 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 168 points, Nifty at 17894.85

Closing Bell: Sensex down 168 points, Nifty at 17894.85

Monday, January 16, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 168.21 points or 0.28% at 60,092.97, and the Nifty was down 61.80 points or 0.34% at 17,894.80, as markets closed the session on the weak ground pulled down by select heavyweights. The top gainers of the BSE Sensex were Tech Mahindra (up 3.22%), HCL Tech (up 1.48%), Infosys (up 1.45%), Wipro (up 1.27%), and TCS (up 1.06%) while Axis Bank (down 2.26%), NTPC (down 1.16%), HDFC (down 1.03%), HDFC Bank (down 0.97%) and Mahindra & Mahindra (down 0.97%) were the losers. About 1658 shares have advanced, 1844 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also ended 0.3 percent and 0.1 percent lower, respectively. Within sectors, IT and PSB indices on the Nifty defied the market and closed over 1 percent higher. Metal and financial pockets were the worst hit.

L&T Technology Services declines 5% on plans to buy SWC biz from parent L&T

L&T Technology Services declines 5% on plans to buy SWC biz from parent L&T

Friday, January 13, 2023

Shares of L&T Technologies Services (LTTS) dipped 5.5 percent to Rs 3,441 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the company informed the stock exchanges that it agreed to acquire the Smart World & Communications business (SWC) of its parent company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) which was founded in 2016 to cater to the demands in smart cities, smart utilities, and digital infrastructure. by way of a slump sale for a consideration of Rs 800 crore. The acquisition will be completed in three months, subject to satisfaction of conditions precedent identified under the agreement. According to LTTS, SWC business generated Rs 1,098 crore in annual revenue for FY 2021-22. SWC is an intelligence solution provider operating in three segments – communications, safe and smart solutions, and cybersecurity. With the acquisition, LTTS plans to combine synergies and take offerings in next-gen communications, sustainable spaces, and cybersecurity to the global market. Read more

Infosys Q3: Net profit surges 13% to Rs 6,586 crore, beats estimates; deal wins at $3.3 bn

Infosys Q3: Net profit surges 13% to Rs 6,586 crore, beats estimates; deal wins at $3.3 bn

Thursday, January 12, 2023

India's second top IT company Infosys Ltd announced its earnings for the third quarter ended December 2022 for the current fiscal or Q3 FY23 on Thursday, after market hours. It reported a 13.4 percent rise in its consolidated net profit for the quarter that ended December 2022 at Rs 6,586 crore. The Company reported a net profit of Rs 5,809 crore in the same quarter last year. Its consolidated revenue from operations increased 20.2 percent to Rs 38,318 crore against Rs 31,867 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, Infosys said in an exchange filing. The reported numbers beat estimates. According to a poll of brokerages, consolidated revenue was expected to come in at Rs 37,613 crore, up 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth. In comparison, consolidated profit after tax (PAT) was estimated to increase 10.5 percent YoY to Rs 6,418 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 147 points, Nifty at 17858.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 147 points, Nifty at 17858.20

Thursday, January 12, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 147.47 points or 0.25% at 59,958.03, and the Nifty was down 37.50 points or 0.21% at 17,858.20, ahead of the US inflation data and rising crude oil prices. Divis Labs, Reliance Industries, BPCL, Axis Bank, and Tata Motors were among the top lowers on the Nifty, while SBI Life Insurance, UltraTech Cement, Larsen and Toubro, HCL Technologies, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories were the gainers. About 1590 shares have advanced, 1813 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices defied the gloomy sentiments as they rose up to 0.8 percent. Nifty FMCG and Nifty Bank indices, on the flip side, declined up to 0.4 percent. Broader markets, too, were subdued in the trade as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gains 134 points, trsding at 60,239, while the Nifty50 atop 17,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gains 134 points, trsding at 60,239, while the Nifty50 atop 17,900 levels

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Opening bell: Indian benchmark indices started in the green today (12 January 2023) amid supportive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading with a gain of 134 points, or 0.2 percent, at 60,239 in early deals, while the Nifty50 was atop 17,900 levels. HCL Tech, Titan Company, Wipro, Nestle India, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, and Tech Mahindra led the Sensex gainers, rising between 0.5 percent and 1.7 percent. On the flip side, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and SBI fell the most, down to 1.2 percent. The BSE MidCap and Smallcap indices increased to 0.2 percent in the broader markets. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 9.98 points, Nifty at 17895.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 9.98 points, Nifty at 17895.70

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 9.98 points or 0.02% at 60,105.50, and the Nifty was down 18.50 points or 0.10% at 17,895.70, after swinging between the red and green zones as the Street awaited the release of retail inflation data on Thursday. On the flip side, Hindalco, BPCL, Sun Pharma, Ultratech Cement, TCS, HDFC twins, Tata Motors, L&T, and ICICI Bank were the top index gainers, up 0.6-3 percent. The top drags were Bharti Airtel, HUL, Nestle, Cipla, Divi's Labs, Apollo Hospitals, IndusInd Bank, Reliance, Titan, and Bajaj Finserv, which shed 1-3 percent. About 1830 shares have advanced, 1566 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Within sectors, the Nifty FMCG, Pharma, Auto and oil & gas indices exhibited the most weakness and ended 0.5-1 percent down, while PSB, metal, and banking pockets gained up to 0.7 percent. Broader markets were also muted with the BSE Midcap closing 0.3 percent down and the smallcap index ending slightly in the green.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 60,000 levels, while the Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 60,000 levels, while the Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,900 levels

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Opening bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(11 January 2023) trade amid tepid foreign flows and rising oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,900 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 60,000 levels. Broader markets, also, were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Read more

Adani Group shares under pressure; Adani Ent falls 5%, Adani Ports down 3%

Adani Group shares under pressure; Adani Ent falls 5%, Adani Ports down 3%

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Shares of Gautam Adani Group companies were under pressure on Tuesday, falling up to 5 percent on the BSE, as the benchmark index fell over 1 percent, as Adani Group is likely to file the red herring prospectus (RHP) with market regulator Sebi for its big-bang Rs 20,000 crores further public offering ( FPO) later this month, multiple industry sources with knowledge of the matter told Moneycontrol. The move is seen as a step towards fulfilling the ambitious expansion plans of the port to power diversified conglomerate which has seen group stocks sizzle on the bourses in the past few years. Among individual stocks, the Group's flagship company -- Adani Enterprises – slipped 5 percent to Rs 3,854.20 on the BSE in the intra-day trade today. With today's fall, the stock has corrected 13 percent from its record high level of Rs 4,189.10, touched on December 21, 2022. Read more

Sensex tanks 631 points, Nifty at 17914.15

Sensex tanks 631 points, Nifty at 17914.15

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 631.83 points or 1.04% at 60,115.48, and the Nifty was down 187 points or 1.03% at 17,914.20, amid tepid foreign flows and mixed global cues. Adani Enterprises, Bharti Airtel, Eicher Motors, Adani Ports, and SBI were among the top losers on the Nifty. The gainers were Tata Motors, Hindalco Industries, Apollo Hospitals, Power Grid Corp, and Divis Labs. About 1376 shares have advanced, 2027 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. Broader markets, too, fell in line with the benchmarks as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.5%. India VIX, the volatility gauge, meanwhile, surged over 5%. Barring the Nifty Auto index, all sectors drowned in the sea of red. Nifty PSU Bank was the worst hit amongst all sectoral indices as it declined over 2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,484 levels down 263 points, while the Nifty50 hovering around 18,028, down 71 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,484 levels down 263 points, while the Nifty50 hovering around 18,028, down 71 points

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Opening bell: Equity markets in India began on shaky ground today(10 January 2023) as stock-specific action, amid December quarter results, and mixed global trends swayed sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 60,484 levels in early deals, down 263 points, while the Nifty50 was hovering around 18,028, down 71 points. Both benchmarks were trading 0.4 percent lower. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were flat with negative bias. Read more

Titan slips 3% after Q3 growth fails to meet Street expectations

Titan slips 3% after Q3 growth fails to meet Street expectations

Monday, January 9, 2023

Shares of Titan Company dropped 3 percent to Rs 2,470.70 in Monday’s intra-day trade, in an otherwise firm market, after Titan Company reported a 12 percent YoY growth in standalone business, with the jewelry segment growing at 11 percent YoY, Watches & Wearables at 14 percent, EyeCare at 10 percent and emerging businesses at 75 percent. Titan Company said it continued to expand its network with 129 store additions for the quarter, taking its total store count to 2,537. The Street had forecast a growth of 17 percent on-year on the back of a strong wedding season. A total of 111 new retail outlets were added in the quarter across businesses, taking the total count to 2,362. Titan's jewelry retail brand Tanishq opened its first international boutique store in the USA in December 2022. The company now has a total of six stores spread across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the USA in the overseas market. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 847 points, Nifty at 18101.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 847 points, Nifty at 18101.20

Monday, January 9, 2023

At Close, Sensex was up 846.94 points, or 1.41%, higher at 60,747.31, and the Nifty gained 241.70 points, or 1.35%, at 18,101.20, as upbeat economic data in the US lifted global stocks. On the NSE Nifty index, M&M, IndusInd Bank, TCS, TechM, and HCL Tech are the top gainers, with Mahindra & Mahindra up 3.38%. The biggest laggards are Titan, HDFC Life, Bajaj Auto, Britannia, and Grasim, with Titan down 2%. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed 0.9 percent and 0.5 percent up, respectively. Within sectors, Nifty IT gained the most, up 3 percent, followed by oil & gas, metal, and auto PSB indices that logged in over 1 percent gains each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 600 points to trade at 60,542 levels, while the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 18,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 600 points to trade at 60,542 levels, while the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Monday, January 9, 2023

Indian markets extended gains in today's(9 January 2023) intra-day trade amid a solid global mood. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 600 points to trade at 60,542 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices increased up to 1 percent. Read more

IDBI Bank up 8% on Sebi nod to reclassify govt post sale-stake as 'public'

IDBI Bank up 8% on Sebi nod to reclassify govt post sale-stake as 'public'

Friday, January 6, 2023

Shares of IDBI Bank were up 8 percent at Rs 59.7 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trades in an otherwise subdued market after capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) acceded to the central government’s request to reclassify its shareholding in the Bank after its disinvestment as “public holding”.The government, with a more than 45% stake in IDBI Bank, is currently classified as a co-promoter of the lender, which will be reduced to 15 percent after divestment. The government is looking to sell its 30.48% stake in IDBI Bank, while state-backed LIC will offload its 30.24% share in the lender. Also, the government must specify its intention to reclassify its shareholding in the bank as “public holding” in the letter of offer dispatched to the shareholders of the bank in connection with the open offer made by the acquirer. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 453 points, Nifty at 17859.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 453 points, Nifty at 17859.45

Friday, January 6, 2023

At Close, Sensex closed 452.90 points lower or 0.75 percent at 59,900. Nifty is down 132.70 points or 0.74 percent at 17,859.50. Bajaj Twins, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra, were the top losers in the Sensex pack.IDBI Bank, Reliance, and ITC were the major gainer in the Sensex pack. About 1392 shares have advanced, 2007 shares declined, and 128 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, Nifty Realty, Nifty Metal, and Nifty FMCG indices attempted to trim losses with marginal gains. On the flipside, Nifty IT, Nifty Media, and Nifty Bank indices declined up to 1 percent. Broader markets, too, were subdued in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices declined up to 0.7 percent.

TVS Electronics up 18% on heavy volumes, hits 52-week high in weak market

TVS Electronics up 18% on heavy volumes, hits 52-week high in weak market

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Shares of TVS Electronics hit a 52-week high of Rs 344.6, surging 18 percent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade, supported by heavy volumes in an otherwise weak market.TVS Electronics Limited (TVS-E) is a leading and one of the most prominent players in the IT peripherals and consumer electronics market. Shares of the computer hardware and equipment company surpassed the previous high of Rs 333 touched on September 2, 2022. Under the purview of the Products & Solutions Group (PSG), the company designs, manufactures, assembles, sells, and services a wide variety of products, such as dot matrix printers, thermal receipt printers, label printers, mobile printers, mechanical keyboards, membrane keyboards, mouse, barcode scanner, currency counter, surveillance camera, touch POS system, handheld device, and electronic cash register, etc. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex 673 points, Nifty at 18042.95

Closing Bell:Sensex 673 points, Nifty at 18042.95

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was down 636.75 points or 1.04% at 60,657.45, and the Nifty was down 189.50 points or 1.04% at 18,043, as the Street awaited release of the minutes of the US Fed's latest meeting. Tata Motors, Power Grid, Tata Steel, HDFC twins, Infosys, Wipro, Reliance, IndusInd Bank, ITC, Nestle, and Bharti Airtel were the worst hit on the Sensex, down 1-2.5 percent. On the Nifty, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Coal India, and ONGC were the top laggards, which shed up to 4 percent. TCS, Maruti, Divis's Labs, HDFC Life, and Dr Reddy's were among the handful of stocks that held minor gains. About 1154 shares have advanced, 2230 shares declined, and 135 shares are unchanged.. All the broader market indices ended in the red. Nifty Next 50 dipped 1.04%, Nifty Midcap 50 dropped 1.10%, Nifty Large Midcap 250 plunged 1% and the Nifty Total market ended 1.06% lower. All the sectoral indices concluded in red as well. Nifty Bank fell 1.07%, Nifty IT dropped 0.98% and Nifty FMCG fell 0.66%. Read more

Granules India gains after collaboration with Greenko ZeroC

Granules India gains after collaboration with Greenko ZeroC

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Granules India, a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company, gained 2.61% to Rs 328.70 on Tuesday, as it entered into a strategic partnership with Greenko ZeroC to collaborate for green molecule solutions and its wider applications in pharmaceuticals to build its position in sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Granules India and Greenko ZeroC will develop and promote a state-of-the-art integrated Green Pharmaceutical Zone (GPZ) with the first collaboration at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, the company said in a filing to the exchanges on Tuesday."Granules will build a green field facility based on sustainability principles for large-scale manufacturing of key starting materials (KSMs), Intermediates, APIs, and fermentation-based products. The facility spread across 100 acres, will be commissioned in a phase-wise manner. The facility would be spread across 100 acres for the project with an estimated cost of approximately Rs 2,000 crore over five years. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 126.41 points, Nifty at 18232.55

Closing Bell:Sensex up 126.41 points, Nifty at 18232.55

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

At Close, the Sensex was up 126.41 points or 0.21% at 61,294.20, and the Nifty was up 35 points or 0.19% at 18,232.50, supported by strong quarterly updates posted by financial names and firm rupee movement.HDFC Life, SBI Life Insurance, Axis Bank, Titan Company, and TCS were among the top gainers on the Nifty. However, losers included Hindalco Industries, Britannia Industries, M&M, JSW Steel, and Grasim Industries. About 1998 shares have advanced, 1423 shares declined, and 130 are unchanged. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.2 percent. India VIX, the volatility gauge, on the other hand, slipped over 2 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses in Tuesday's trade. Nifty Bank, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty IT indices closed in positive territory, surging up to 0.7 percent. However, Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Media indices declined up to 0.7 percent.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed 327 points higher at 61,168 and Nifty 50 closed at 18,197, up 92 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed 327 points higher at 61,168 and Nifty 50 closed at 18,197, up 92 points

Monday, January 2, 2023

Closing Bell: For domestic equities, the first trading session of 2023 turned out positive as the frontline indices closed with firm gains today(2 January 2023). The BSE Sensex swung to a low of 60,765 during the day before gaining strength to close 327 points higher at 61,168. Though this was off the day's high of 61,223. The NSE Nifty touched a low of 18,086 but bounced back to close at 18,197, up 92 points. Overall, the trade was undecisive throughout the session due to a lack of global triggers with most markets being closed on account of the new year holiday. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 100 points at 60,982 levels, while the Nifty50 was near 18,150, up 42 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 100 points at 60,982 levels, while the Nifty50 was near 18,150, up 42 points

Monday, January 2, 2023

Indian benchmark indices, which started on a quiet note today(02 January 2023) amid thin global trade, were volatile in the trade as selling in financial services, IT, FMCG, and pharma stocks weighed, while metal stocks lent support. The S&P BSE Sensex was up over 100 points at 60,982 levels, while the Nifty50 was near 18,150, up 42 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and Smallcap indices gained 0.07 percent and 0.12 percent, respectively. The volatility index, India VIX, advanced nearly 4 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended the day with a loss of 293 points at 60,841 and the Nifty 50 settled 86 points lower on the last trading day of the year

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended the day with a loss of 293 points at 60,841 and the Nifty 50 settled 86 points lower on the last trading day of the year

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Closing bell: After starting on an optimistic note, given the positive mood in global markets, the S&P BSE Sensex rallied to a high of 61,393 in today’s( 30 December 2922) morning trades. The benchmark index, after that, pared gains and slipped into the negative zone as the day progressed owing to weakness in index heavyweights ICICI Bank and HDFC twins. A heavy bout of selling in late trades saw the BSE index plunge to a low of 60,744 – 293 points from the day’s high. The Sensex finally ended the day with a loss of 293 points at 60,841. Despite the day’s loss, the BSE benchmark managed to gain 1.7 percent this week and also signed off the year 2022 on a winning note – 4.4 percent higher. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 150 points to trade at 61,292 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 150 points to trade at 61,292 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,200 levels

Friday, December 30, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(30 December 2022) trade amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,200 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex rose over 150 points to trade at 61,292 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices advanced up to 1 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended with a gain of 224 points at 61,134 and the Nifty 50 settled 69 points higher at 18,191

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended with a gain of 224 points at 61,134 and the Nifty 50 settled 69 points higher at 18,191

Thursday, December 29, 2022

After languishing in the negative zone for the major part of today's(29 December 2022) trading sessions, the key benchmark indices rebounded and ended near the highs of the day led by gains in select banks and metal shares. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped to a low of 60,479 in morning deals, mirroring the weak cues from global markets. However, renewed buying interest, coupled with short-covering owing to the monthly F&O expiry saw the BSE benchmark rally to a high of 61,211 in late deals – up 732 points from the day’s low. The Sensex finally ended with a gain of 224 points at 61,134. The NSE Nifty 50 surged to a high of 18,211, from a low of 17,993, and eventually settled 69 points higher at 18,191. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 300 points to trade at 60,608 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 300 points to trade at 60,608 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(29 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 300 points to trade at 60,608 levels. Broader markets, too, lost in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, climbed over 1 percent. Sector-wise barring the Nifty Pharma index, which held marginal gains in a weak market, all sectors plunged into the sea of red. Read more

Abans Holdings makes disappointing debut; tanks 19% below its issue price

Abans Holdings makes disappointing debut; tanks 19% below its issue price

Friday, December 23, 2022

Abans Holdings made a disappointing debut on the bourses, with shares of the company sliding as much as 19 percent below its issue price of Rs 270 per share to Rs 218.65 on the BSE on Friday. The stock of the holding company is listed at par on the BSE, while opened 1 percent higher at Rs 273 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) against its issue price. Ahead of its listing, Abans Holdings was not among the active counters in the grey market. It witnessed negligible premium in the grey market. The initial public offer (IPO) of Abans Holdings, the financial services arm of the Abans Group, received 1.10 times subscription as the issue ended on Thursday, December 15. The initial share sale got bids for 1,40,22,250 shares against 1,28,00,000 shares on offer. The company's Rs 345.6 crore IPO was sold in the range of Rs 256-270 per share Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 981 points, Nifty at 17806.80

Closing Bell: Sensex down 981 points, Nifty at 17806.80

Friday, December 23, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 980.93 points or 1.61% at 59,845.29, and the Nifty was down 320.50 points or 1.77% at 17,806.80, ended lower for the fourth consecutive session, as the Covid-19 scare in China triggered slowdown fears. Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises, Hindalco Industries, Tata Steel, and Tata Motors were among the biggest Nifty losers. About 468 shares have advanced, 3018 shares declined, and 61 are unchanged.Except Nifty Pharma index, which held marginal gains, all sectors were trading in red with the Nifty PSU Bank index tumbling nearly 6 percent Nifty Media, and Nifty Metal, falling up to 4% and the Nifty Realty index (down 3 percent). The pain was even more severe in the broader market space where the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 3 and 4 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 60,497 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 60,497 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Friday, December 23, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower today(23 December 2022) amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 60,497 levels. Broader markets, too, followed the trend as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 241 points, Nifty at 18127.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 241 points, Nifty at 18127.35

Thursday, December 22, 2022

At Close, Sensex closed 241.02 points lower at 60,826. Nifty ended 71.80 points lower at 18,127.30. The top gainers of the BSE Sensex were Sun Pharma (up 0.92%), UltraTech Cement (up 0.0.71%), Asian Paints (up 0.70%), Infosys (up 0.68%) and Kotak Bank (up 0.58%). In comparison, Mahindra & Mahindra (down 2.45%), Bajaj Finserv (down 2.43%), IndusInd Bank (down 2.26%), Tata Motors (down 2.08%) and Tata Steel (down 1.98%) were the top laggards. About 754 shares advanced, 2699 shares declined, and 86 were unchanged. All sectors ended the day in red, barring the Nifty IT index which ended flat. Nifty PSU Bank fell 1.23%.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up 150 points at 61,200 and the Nifty50 index was below 18,250

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up 150 points at 61,200 and the Nifty50 index was below 18,250

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Bulls and bears were fighting on Dalal Street today (22 December 2022) as fears of a global slowdown amid Covid-19 fears in China and likely recession in the US and Europe weighed on cyclical sectors. Defensives like pharma and IT, however, lent support. sector-wise Autos, financials, metals, and realty stocks led the losses with nearly 1 percent cut each on their respective sectoral indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 150 points at 61,200, while the Nifty50 index was below 18,250. Read more

JK Paper multibagger stock hits record high

JK Paper multibagger stock hits record high

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Shares of JK Paper Ltd surged to hit a record high of ₹452 apiece on the BSE in Wednesday's early trading session in an otherwise weak market. In the past four trading days, the stock price of the paper maker has rallied 10 percent. The stock has been an outperformer this year as it has given a multibagger return of over 115% in 2022.JK Paper is among the top makers of copier paper, coated paper, and packaging boards in the country. The company is consistently following a policy of focusing on value-added products like Copier, Bond, Security, Coated Papers, Virgin Fibre Packaging Boards, High-end Maplitho, Food Grade Papers, and Boards. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 635 points, Nifty at 18199.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 635 points, Nifty at 18199.10

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

At Close, the Sensex ends 635.05 points or 1.03% lower at 61067.24, and the Nifty shed 179.70 points or 0.98% at 18205.60, as weak global sentiment amid the fresh Covid-19 scare continued to haunt domestic equities. The top gainers of the BSE Sensex were Sun Pharma (up 1.73%), HCL Tech (up 0.82%), TCS (up 0.62%), Tech Mahindra (up 0.56%) and Nestle India (up 0.49%) while IndusInd Bank (down 2.37%), Bajaj Finserv (down 2.16%), Maruti (down 2.15%), UltraTech Cement (down 2.14%) and Tata Motors (down 1.88%) were the top laggards. The Pharma index advanced over 2 percent today, followed by the IT index, up 0.7 percent. On the downside, the PSU Bank and Metal indices fell over 2 percent each. The pain was more pronounced in the broader markets as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dropped 1.4 percent and 2.18 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade at 61,929 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,450 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade at 61,929 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,450 levels

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(21 December 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,450 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade at 61,929 levels. Broader markets also climbed up in trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices rose up to 0.5 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 103.90 points, Nifty at 18385.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 103.90 points, Nifty at 18385.30

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 103.90 points or 0.17% at 61,702.29, and the Nifty was down 35.20 points or 0.19% at 18,385.30. Adani Enterprises, TCS, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Nestle India, Ultratech Cement, SBI, and Infosys helped the frontline indices rebound, rising up to 2 percent. Eicher Motors, SBI Life, HUL, UPL, Hindalco, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, M&M, NTPC, L&T, and Adani Ports were the top laggards. About 1646 shares have advanced, 1780 shares declined, and 126 are unchanged. Further, the Nifty Auto, Media, and Realty indices closed 0.7 percent to 1 percent down, while the Nifty IT and Metal indices eked out gains of about 0.2 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index ended 0.27 percent lower, while the BSE SmallCap index dipped 0.02 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,502 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,502 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's( 20 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,502 levels. Broader markets, also, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.2 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. sector wise all sectors were in red, with Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank indices declining the most, up to 0.6 percent. Read more

Dr Reddy's completes phase 1 study of proposed biosimilar used for arthritis

Dr Reddy's completes phase 1 study of proposed biosimilar used for arthritis

Monday, December 19, 2022

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories rose 2.5% to Rs 4,408 after the pharmaceutical company said that its tocilizumab biosimilar candidate, DRL_TC has completed its primary and secondary endpoints in a Phase 1 study. This Phase I study used a subcutaneous formulation to evaluate the pharmacokinetic equivalence, safety, and immunogenicity of the company's Tocilizumab biosimilar candidate in comparison to reference products, it added.“The Phase 1 study entitled ‘A Single Dose, Double-Blind, Two-Period, Crossover, Comparative Pharmacokinetic Study of Three Tocilizumab Products Administered by the Subcutaneous Route to Normal Healthy Volunteers’ met all primary and secondary endpoints."The successful outcome of this study represents an important milestone in Dr Reddy's commitment to making high-quality biosimilar products more accessible and affordable to healthcare providers and patients around the world," the company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 468 points, Nifty at 18420.45

Closing Bell: Sensex up 468 points, Nifty at 18420.45

Monday, December 19, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 468.38 points or 0.76% at 61,806.19, and the Nifty was up 151.50 points or 0.83% at 18,420.50,as investors looked past interest rate hike trajectory of global central banks. Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises, M&M, Eicher Motors, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finserv, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy's Labs, Britannia, HUL, Nestle India, Adani Enterprises, ITC, and HDFC were the top gainers. On the downside, TCS, Infosys, Tata Motors, ONGC, Sun Pharma, and IndusInd Bank were the top losers. About 2071 shares have advanced, 1436 shares declined, and 155 are unchanged. Nifty Auto, Metal, and FMCG were the biggest sectoral gainers, adding 1.59% to 1%. The Nifty IT index was the most downbeat sector as it dipped 0.5 percent. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices added around 0.5 percent each

Closing bell: Sensex down 461 points, Nifty at 18269.00

Closing bell: Sensex down 461 points, Nifty at 18269.00

Friday, December 16, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 461.22 points or 0.75% at 61,337.81, and the Nifty was down 145.90 points or 0.79% at 18,269. Dr Reddy's Labs, M&M, Asian Paints, SBI, TCS, Titan, Power Grid, and Ultratech Cement fell the most among the 27 losers within the Sensex pack. Adani Ports, BPCL, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp were the additional laggards on the Nifty. Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, HUL, and Tata Steel were the only large-cap gainers on the benchmark indices. About 1391 shares have advanced, 2026 shares declined, and 125 are unchanged. Meanwhile, in the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index dropped 1.4 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index dipped 0.9 percent. Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank index sunk the most, down nearly 3 percent. This was followed by losses in the Nifty Realty, Pharma, and Media indices, down over 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,480 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,480 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

Friday, December 16, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's (16 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,480 levels. Broader markets, too, followed the Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices and fell up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, shot over 1 percent. Sectorwise all sectors were in the sea of red, with the Nifty IT index declining over 1 percent in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Reliance Industries gained over 1 percent after the conglomerate's retail arm launched the FMCG brand 'Independence' in Gujarat. In addition, shares of Asian Paints declined over 1 percent after prices of Brent Crude climbed to $82 per barrel.

YES Bank up 20% in 2 days on RBI nod to proceed with Carlyle, Verventa deal

YES Bank up 20% in 2 days on RBI nod to proceed with Carlyle, Verventa deal

Monday, December 12, 2022

Shares of YES Bank jumped 7 percent to Rs 21.10 to hit a 29-month high on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade on the back of heavy volumes while surging 19.7 percent over two sessions of trade. YES Bank stock has been rising since Friday when the bank received approval from the RBI to raise fresh capital from Verventa Holdings and Carlyle Group, an affiliate of funds managed by Advent International. The RBI gave approval to each investor with respect to the proposed acquisition by each of them up to 9.99 percent of paid-up share capital of the bank through subscription to equity shares and share warrants of the Bank vide separate letters dated November 30, 2022. This fundamentally strong news is expected to improve the asset quality of the bank, which has attracted attraction of market bulls." Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 18497.15, Nifty at

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 18497.15, Nifty at

Monday, December 12, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 51.10 points or 0.08% at 62,130.57, and the Nifty was up 0.60 points at 18,497.20,.The broader markets shifted from losses to gains intraday, while the sectoral indices traded between green and Asian Paints, Infosys, Eicher Motors, Titan Company, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top Nifty losers. At the same time, gainers were BPCL, Divis Laboratories, Coal India, Apollo Hospitals, and UPL. About 1787 shares have advanced, 1688 shares declined, and 194 are unchanged. The Nifty IT index dropped 0.4% in trade, while the Nifty PSU Bank rose 1.4%, and oil & gas indices were up 1 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.3 percent and 0.36 percent, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 389 points, Nifty at 18496.60

Closing Bell:Sensex down 389 points, Nifty at 18496.60

Friday, December 9, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 389.01 points or 0.62% at 62,181.67, and the Nifty was down 112.70 points or 0.61% at 18,496.60.HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Wipro, and Hindalco Industries were among the top Nifty losers, while Nestle India, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Titan Company, and Eicher Motors were the gainers. About 1199 shares have advanced, 2220 shares declined, and 113 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, defensive indices like the Nifty FMCG and Pharma held gains as they rose 0.8 percent and 0.4 percent. On the downside, the Nifty IT index crashed by 3.16 percent. The Nifty PSU Bank and Realty indices were other top laggards which tumbled 1.7 percent and 1.5 percent, metal index was down 1 percent. In the broader markets, the MidCap and SmallCap indices shed 0.45 percent and 1 percent, respectively.

Sun Pharma down 4 percent as USFDA issues import alert on Halol facility

Sun Pharma down 4 percent as USFDA issues import alert on Halol facility

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries slipped 4 percent to Rs 975 on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day after the company said that the US health regulator had put its manufacturing facility at Halol under import alert. “This is with respect to our communication dated May 10, 2022, and August 13, 2022, regarding the USFDA inspection at the Company’s Halol (Gujarat) facility from April 26 to May 9, 2022. We now wish to inform you that the Company has received a communication from the USFDA stating that the facility has been listed under Import Alert," Sun Pharma said in a regulatory filing.The 'Import Alert' implies that all future shipments of products manufactured at this facility are subject to refusal of admission to the US market until the facility becomes compliant with CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards. The USFDA has excluded 14 products from the restriction, the company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 160 points, Nifty at 18609.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 160 points, Nifty at 18609.35

Thursday, December 8, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 160 points or 0.26% at 62,570.68, and the Nifty was up 48.80 points or 0.26% at 18,609.30. The top gainers were Axis Bank (up 1.94%), IndusInd Bank (up 1.80%), Eicher Motors (up 1.69%), and L&T (up 1.58%). The top losers were Sun Pharma (down 3.76%), Power Grid (down 1.56%), and Kotak Bank (down 1.12%). About 1808 shares have advanced, 1587 shares declined, and 122 are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank index gained 4 percent, and bank, and Capital goods indices up 1 percent each. On the downside, the Nifty Pharma index slipped over 1 percent, while the Nifty Realty and power dipped 0.7 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.3-0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 50 points to 62,364, and the Niftyslipped 11 points to 18,550

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 50 points to 62,364, and the Niftyslipped 11 points to 18,550

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Opening bell: Indian equity markets opened nearly flat with a fractional downtick today(8 December 2022), tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex fell 50 points to 62,364, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 11 points to 18,550. Kotak Bank, Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, and TCS were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 1 percent, while SBI Life and HDFC Life were the additional top losers on the Nifty. On the downside, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, L&T, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Tata Steel, Eicher Motors, and Adani Ports were the leading gainers across the two indices. Read more

Closing Bell:, Sensex falls 216 points, Nifty at 18560.50

Closing Bell:, Sensex falls 216 points, Nifty at 18560.50

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 215.68 points or 0.34% at 62,410.68, and the Nifty was down 82.30 points or 0.44% at 18,560.50.HCL Tech, Wipro, NTPC, TCS, Tech M, and Kotak Bank were the top Sensex laggards, down up to 0.7%, while ONGC was the top Nifty loser. On the flip side, Asian Paints, L&T, ICICI Bank, SBI, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Cipla, and BPCL were the top gainers across the two frontline indices. About 1464 shares have advanced, 1928 shares declined, and 140 are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty FMCG index settled 0.96 percent higher, and the Nifty PSU Bank index, too, ended higher. Power, metal, and realty indices are down 1 percent each. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell in tandem with the frontline indices and slipped about 0.4 percent each.

ION exchange gains 6 percent on securing IOCL order

ION exchange gains 6 percent on securing IOCL order

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Shares of Ion Exchange (India) hit a new high of Rs 2,983, up 3 percent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day, surging 8 percent in past two days after the company announced securing a contract worth Rs 343.36 crore from Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) for designing, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance guarantee test run and operation & maintenance for five years of zero liquid discharge plant at the Panipat refinery. In the last four months, the stock price of Ion Exchange has nearly doubled from its 52-week low of ₹1,500.70 on July 29, 2022, while it has surged 59% in the past year, as compared to a 10% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. The stock has risen 53% in the six-month period, whereas it gained nearly 36% in a month. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 208 points, Nifty at 18642.75

Closing Bell: Sensex down 208 points, Nifty at 18642.75

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 208.24 points or 0.33% at 62,626.36, and the Nifty was down 58.20 points or 0.31% at 18,642.80. Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS, and Nestle led losses on the Sensex, while Hindalco was the top Nifty loser of the day. On the flip side, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank, Powergrid, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, and L&T were the top outperformers across the two indices. About 1565 shares have advanced, 1825 shares declined, and 135 are unchanged. The broader markets, too, fell in tandem with the benchmarks with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dropping 0.53 percent and 0.32 percent, respectively. Among sectors, the Nifty IT index fell 1.5 percent, while the Nifty PSU Bank index gained 1.2 percent.

Mahindra Finance touchs 52 week high on healthy disbursements in Nov

Mahindra Finance touchs 52 week high on healthy disbursements in Nov

Monday, December 5, 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Financial Services' share price touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 243.60 apiece, after surging by around 6.5 percent on the BSE intraday during Monday’s trading session after the company announced it recorded a disbursement of approximately Rs 4,500 crore in November 2022, delivering a 75 percent year on year (YoY) growth, on the backdrop of positive macro environment. The stock of M&M Group’s financial arm breached its earlier high of Rs 235, hit on September 15, 2022. The financial company's year-to-date (YTD) disbursement stood at approximately Rs 31,050 crore, registering a YoY growth of 99 percent. Healthy disbursement trends have led to a strong gross asset book of approximately Rs 76,300 crore, growing around 3.4 percent over September 2022. . This has resulted in a growth of 17.5% versus March 2022. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 62834.60, Nifty at 18701.05

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 62834.60, Nifty at 18701.05

Monday, December 5, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 33.90 points or 0.05% at 62,834.60, and the Nifty up 4.90 points or 0.03% at 18,701, as investors awaited outcomes of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy meeting, and Assembly elections of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, due later this week. Tata Steel, NTPC, SBI, IndusInd Bank, and Power Grid were the top Sensex gainers, while RIL. Tech M, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, and TCS were the top laggards. About 2080 shares have advanced, 1401 shares declined, and 191 are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index gained nearly 2 percent. Nifty PSU Banks soared in trade, gaining over 1.2% intraday while Nifty IT and Nifty Auto was the biggest sectoral laggards. The NSE Nifty MidCap 100 closed up 0.23%, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index ended up 0.43%. Nifty PSU Banks soared in trade, gaining over 1.2% intraday while Nifty IT and Nifty Auto was the biggest sectoral laggards.

Paytm stock gains after management's strong commentary on growth, profitability

Paytm stock gains after management's strong commentary on growth, profitability

Friday, December 2, 2022

Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, on Friday, zoomed more than 7 percent to Rs 543.45 as Dalal Street turned optimistic after the management's strong commentary on growth and profitability.“Management stated that the journey to attain operating profitability (EBITDA before ESOP cost) via consistent margin improvement has exceeded its expectations in the past few quarters,” ICICI Securities, which attended the company’s analyst day meet, said in a note. Meanwhile, the company on Thursday (1 December 2022) informed that at present it makes a net payment margin of 7 to 9 bps of GMV on processing. Of which UPI gives us 3 to 4 bps and other instruments give 15 to 18 bps. "Since UPI is growing faster than other instruments, we expect the blended margin to stabilize at 5 to 7 bps," the company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 415 points, Nifty at 18696.10

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 415 points, Nifty at 18696.10

Friday, December 2, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 415.69 points or 0.66% at 62,868.50, and the Nifty was down 116.40 points or 0.62% at 18,696.10, as investors preferred to take home some profits ahead of the weekend and upcoming RBI policy next week. Eicher Motors, M&M, Tata Consumer Products, HUL, and Hero MotoCorp were among the top Nifty losers. The gainers were Apollo Hospitals, Grasim Industries, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. About 1995 shares have advanced, 1376 shares declined, and 137 are unchanged. The broader markets ended on a mixed note, but the Nifty Midcap closed 0.88% and Nifty Smallcap indices ended 0.6% up. All of Nifty’s sectoral indices shifted between gains and losses. Nifty Oil & Gas ended flat, while Nifty Realty and Nifty Media were the day’s top gainers. Nifty Auto and Nifty FMCG were the biggest laggards.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,934, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 95 points to 18,716

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,934, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 95 points to 18,716

Friday, December 2, 2022

The Indian equities held losses in today's(December 2022) trade following a weak open in line with falling global markets. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,934, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 95 points to 18,716. Maruti, Ultratech Cement, HDFC, Power Grid, TCS, ICICI Bank, and HUL led losses on the Sensex, down up to 1.6 percent, while Eicher Motors and Divi's Labs were the top additional drags on the Nifty, up to 2 percent lower. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ONGC, Hindalco, BPCL, Tata Steel, and Dr. Reddy were the handful of gainers across the two benchmark indices. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 184.54 points, Nifty at 18812.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 184.54 points, Nifty at 18812.50

Thursday, December 1, 2022

At close, Sensex was up 184.54 points or 0.29% at 63,284.19, and the Nifty was up 54.20 points or 0.29% at 18,812.50, for the eight straight days in spite of some volatility owing to the weekly Nifty options expiry.UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, TCS, and Grasim Industries were among the top Nifty gainers. The losers included ICICI Bank, Eicher Motors, UPL, Cipla, and Bajaj Auto. About 1985 shares have advanced, 1394 shares declined, and 141 are unchanged. Bank Nifty hit a record high intraday as well, at 43,515, before closing at 43,353. The broader indices ended in the green, with Nifty Midcap up 0.83% and the Nifty Smallcap up 0.61%. The Nifty IT index soared 2.42%, with TechM, Coforge, and L&T Technology Services leading the gains. The BSE midcap and smallcap index added 0.6 percent each.

Gland pharma enters into agreement with Cenexi

Gland pharma enters into agreement with Cenexi

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Shares of Gland Pharma slipped 5 percent to Rs 1,787.55 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade after the company entered into a Put Option Agreement to acquire 100 percent of Cenexi Group for an equity value not exceeding Euro 120 million (Enterprise Value of Euro 230 million). The acquisition would provide the company with the technical know-how in sterile forms, including ophthalmic gel, needleless injectors, and hormones said, analysts. As the acquisition fulfills the need for a local presence to gain business in European markets, it is looked at in a positive light by analysts. The acquisition will be funded through internal accruals. Commenting on the deal, Srinivas Sadu, Managing Director and CEO of Gland Pharma, said during an analyst call earlier in the day: “Thanks to this deal, Gland would become one of the largest players in the CDMO space. This acquisition will not only help expand footprint but also accelerate product portfolio in the European market. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 417.81 points, Nifty at 18758.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 417.81 points, Nifty at 18758.35

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 417.81 points or 0.67% at 63,099.65, and the Nifty was up 140.30 points or 0.75% at 18,758.30, for the seventh consecutive session on November 30. Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Unilever, and PowerGrid Corporation were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, Titan, Asian Paints, and Kotak Bank also finished with smart gains. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank and SBI were down around a percent each. About 1992 shares have advanced, 1395 shares declined, and 104 are unchanged. The broader markets also closed in the green, as Nifty Smallcap 100 was up 0.6% and the Nifty Midcap 100 ended 1% higher. All sectoral indices ended positively, barring Nifty PSU Bank which was 1.23% down. The BSE Midcap index jumped over a percent, while the Smallcap index added 0.6 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex added 26 points to quote at 62,708 levels and Nifty started around 18,640 levels, up 22 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex added 26 points to quote at 62,708 levels and Nifty started around 18,640 levels, up 22 points

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Opening bell: Today(30 November 2022) Indian equity markets sow a muted start led by a quiet global mood. The S&P BSE Sensex added 26 points to quote at 62,708 levels in early deals, while the Nifty50 index started around 18,640 levels, up 22 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.32 percent, and 0.4 percent, respectively. sector-wise, all but the Nifty IT was in green. While the index slipped 0.12 percent, the Nifty Metal index rose 0.7 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank, Auto, Financial Services, and Pharma indices, all up 0.4 percent each. Read more

Laurus Labs hits 52-week low on margin concerns

Laurus Labs hits 52-week low on margin concerns

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Shares of Laurus Labs hit a 52-week low at Rs 415 as they slipped 8 percent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise firm market on margin concerns and after Kotak Institutional Equities assigned a sell call to the pharma firm with a target of Rs 350. The market cap of the pharma firm fell to Rs 22,504 crore on BSE. A total of 3.67 lakh shares of the firm changed hands amounting to a turnover of Rs 15.56 crore on BSE. Citing that Laurus Labs has witnessed severe pricing pressure and lower volumes in its ARV formulations portfolio for five quarters now, resulting in significant pressure on core margins, the research firm Kotak Institutional Equities downgraded Laurus to sell with a target price of Rs 350, which shows a downside potential of 17% from the current market price of Rs 418. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 177 points, Nifty at 18618.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 177 points, Nifty at 18618.05

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 177.04 points or 0.28% at 62,681.84, and the Nifty was up 55.20 points or 0.30% at 18,618, for the sixth straight trading session, with FMCG, select IT, and pharma stocks taking the lead in trades on Tuesday. Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, Nestle, ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy, and Tata Steel lead the BSE Sensex rally, while IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Powergrid, Asian Paints, and Larsen & Toubro anchored the gains. About 1653 shares have advanced, 1717 shares declined, and 147 are unchanged. The NSE Midcap and Smallcap were down 0.5 percent each. Sectorally, the gains were led by Nifty FMCG and Nifty Metal which outshined the other indices. FMCG, Pharma, and Metal indices rose 0.5-1 percent least performing among the lot were Nifty Auto, Nifty Oil & gas, and Nifty Realty.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 200 points to its new high for a fourth day at 62,724 and Nifty gained 70 points to 18,631, its fresh high for a second session

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 200 points to its new high for a fourth day at 62,724 and Nifty gained 70 points to 18,631, its fresh high for a second session

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Extending early gains, the BSE Sensex rose over 200 points to its new high for the fourth day at 62,724, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 70 points to 18,631, its fresh high for a second session. Titan, ITC, M&M, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and Dr Reddy's were the top winners on the Sensex, up to 1 percent higher, while Hindalco, Britannia, and Cipla were the top Nifty gainers. On the downside, Maruti, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Wipro, and Reliance were the leading losers across the two benchmarks. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 211 points, Nifty at 18562.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 211 points, Nifty at 18562.75

Monday, November 28, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 211.16 points or 0.34% at 62,504.80, and the Nifty was up 50 points or 0.27% at 18,562.80. Reliance Industries and BPCL shares were the top Sensex gainers. Nestle India, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and ICICI Bank were the notable gainers among the Sensex 30 shares. On the flip side, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, and Bharti Airtel slipped over a percent each.About 2024 shares have advanced, 1458 shares declined, and 185 are unchanged. The broader market was trading in the green while Nifty’s sectoral indices shifted between gains to losses. Nifty Metal was the biggest loser, ending down 1.19% while Nifty Oil & Gas rose 1.36%. The volatility gauge, India VIX, ended up 1.2% at 13.49.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added 0.7 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 21 points, Nifty at 18512.75

Closing Bell: Sensex up 21 points, Nifty at 18512.75

Friday, November 25, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 20.96 points or 0.03% at 62,293.64, and the Nifty was up 28.70 points or 0.16% at 18,512.80, amid weak Asian markets and mixed global cues. Coal India, Tata Motors, HDFC Life, RIL, and Hero MotoCorp were among the major gainers on the Nifty, while Britannia, Titan, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, and ICICI bank were the laggards. About 2029 shares have advanced, 1361 shares declined, and 126 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rallied 0.77 percent, and 0.67 percent, respectively. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. The nifty Media index gained the most, the Nifty Realty index added 1.2 percent, and auto, metal, and pharma indices up 0.5 percent each. whereas Nifty Bank, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Financial Services indices declined the most. The nifty FMCG index fell 0.3 percent.

Paytm's 75% share slump is world's worst for large IPOs in a decade

Paytm's 75% share slump is world's worst for large IPOs in a decade

Thursday, November 24, 2022

One 97 Communications Ltd., the operator of India's largest digital-payments provider known Paytm, has capped the worst first-year share plunge among large IPOs over the past decade -- and the pain is worsening. The stock saw a fresh bout of selling recently after Macquarie said Jio Financial Services could be a formidable threat to fintech like Paytm. The company, whose founder compared its challenges to those faced by Tesla Inc. shortly after the listing, has seen its stock erase 75% of its market value one year after its $2.4 billion offering, the largest on record at the time in India. The dive is the steepest first-year slide globally among IPOs that raised at least the same amount since Spain’s Bankia SA’s 82% drop in 2012, data compiled by Bloomberg show. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 762.10 points, Nifty at 18484.10

Closing Bell: Sensex up 762.10 points, Nifty at 18484.10

Thursday, November 24, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 762.10 points or 1.24% at 62,272.68, and the Nifty was up 216.80 points or 1.19% at 18,484.10, as the Federal Reserve said that the central bank is seeing progress in its fight against high inflation and is looking to slow the pace of rate hikes, cheered market bulls. The top Sensex winners were Infosys, Power Grid, Wipro, Tech M, HCL Tech, TCS, HDFC, Sun Pharma, HUL, and M&M. On the downside, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Tata Steel were the losers. About 1886 shares have advanced, 1494 shares declined, and 133 are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.5 percent, and 0.4 percent, respectively. Among sectors, the Nifty IT index jumped 2.6 percent, while the Nifty FMCG and Financial Services index gained a little over 1 percent. The Nifty Bank index, which settled 0.8 percent higher, had hit a record high of 43,163.4 during the day.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to trade at 61,647 levels and Nifty climbed over 40 points to trade above 18,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to trade at 61,647 levels and Nifty climbed over 40 points to trade above 18,300 levels

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets inched higher today (24 November 2022) after dovish US FOMC minutes cheered global stocks. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the S&P 500 rose over 100 points to trade at 61,647 levels. Broader markets, too, followed a similar trend as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 surged up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, declined over 4 percent. All sectors started to trade on a positive note with Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank indices leading the charge. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade at 61,519 levels and Nifty climbed over 20 points to trade above 18,250 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade at 61,519 levels and Nifty climbed over 20 points to trade above 18,250 levels

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Indian equity markets traded higher in today's ( 23 November 2022) intra-day trade amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 20 points to trade above 18,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade at 61,519 levels. A similar resilience was seen across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 gained up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped in red. Sectorwise, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Media indices gained the most, up to 1 percent. Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, and Nifty Metal indices, however, were subdued. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 274 points, Nifty at 18244.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 274 points, Nifty at 18244.20

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 274.12 points or 0.45% at 61,418.96, and the Nifty was up 84.20 points or 0.46% at 18,244.20, as weakness in oil prices brightened economic prospects. Larsen and Toubro, NTPC, Eicher Motors, IndusInd Bank, and Maruti Suzuki were among the major gainers on the Nifty, while TCS, Nestle India, JSW Steel, Asian Paints, and HCL Technologies were the laggards. About 1587 shares have advanced, 1772 shares declined, and 140 are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index gained 0.48 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index dipped 0.10 percent. Among sectors, all but the Nifty Reality index gained in trade. The Nifty PSU Bank index outshone the market as it added 1.66 percent and Nifty Auto indices gained up to nearly 1%. while power and reality are down 1 percent each. Nifty IT, Nifty Metal and indices slipped up to 0.5%

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 61,190 levels and Niftyclimbed over 10 points to trade flat above 18,150 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 61,190 levels and Niftyclimbed over 10 points to trade flat above 18,150 levels

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened volatile in today's(22 November 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 10 points to trade flat above 18,150 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 61,190 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices surged up to 0.2 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Realty indices slipped the most -- up to 0.5 percent. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Auto indices, however, gained up to 0.9 percent. Read more

Easy Trip Planners surges 20% as stock turns ex-date for split, bonus issue

Easy Trip Planners surges 20% as stock turns ex-date for split, bonus issue

Monday, November 21, 2022

Shares of Easy Trip Planners, which operates EaseMyTrip.com, jumped 20 percent to Rs 57.15 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade after they turned ex-date for 3: a 1bonus issue, and 1:1 stock split. The stock of the tour and travel-related services company was trading close to its 52-week high level of Rs 59.56 (adjusted to stock split and bonus), touched on May 25, 2022. The board of directors of the company fixed 22nd November 2022 as the record date to finalize eligible beneficiaries for the issuance of bonus shares and stock subdivision. The board of Easy Trip Planners, on October 10, 2022, had approved a sub-division/split of each existing equity share of the face value of Rs 2 into 2 equity shares of the face value of Rs 1. The board also approved the issue of 3 bonus equity shares for every 1 share held in the company Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 518 points, Nifty at 18159.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 518 points, Nifty at 18159.95

Monday, November 21, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 518.64 points or 0.84% at 61,144.84, and the Nifty was down 147.70 points or 0.81% at 18,160, as cautious global approach, ahead of the release of the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last policy meeting, kept investors on the sidelines. Adani Ports, Hindalco, TCS, HDFC, Tech M, Reliance Industries, Hero MotoCorp, Infosys, Grasim, JSW Steel, and Bajaj Finance were the losers in the Nifty 50 pack. while gainers were BPCL, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, HUL, and IndusInd BankAbout 1462 shares have advanced, 2014 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap, and SmallCap indices outperformed the benchmarks as the former fell just 0.15 percent, while the latter added 0.01 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.4 percent, while all others shut shop in the negative zone. The Nifty IT and Realty indices slipped the most, down up to 1.5 % Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty FMCG indices declining up to 1%

Closing Bell: Sensex down 87 points, Nifty at 18307.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 87 points, Nifty at 18307.65

Friday, November 18, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 87.12 points or 0.14% at 61,663.48, and the Nifty was down 36.20 points or 0.20% at 18,307.70, as selling pressure ensued across sectors. HCL Technologies, HUL, Asian Paints, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top Nifty gainers, while the biggest losers were M&M, Bajaj Auto, Cipla, IndusInd Bank, and Maruti Suzuki. About 1424 shares have advanced, 1966 shares declined, and 119 shares are unchanged.India VIX, the volatility gauge, slipped over 1%. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. While Nifty Metal, Nifty Media, and Nifty IT started to trade with marginal gains, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Auto indices were trading with losses. Broader markets, too, joined the weak market mood as the BSE Midcap and smallcap indices slipped up to 1.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 150 points to hit day's low of 61,587 levels and Nifty declined over 40 points to trade below 18,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 150 points to hit day's low of 61,587 levels and Nifty declined over 40 points to trade below 18,300 levels

Friday, November 18, 2022

Indian equity markets erased early gains and turned volatile in today's(18 November 2022) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues and softened crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 18,300 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 150 points to hit the day's low of 61,587 levels. Broader markets, too, joined the weak market mood as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.1 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 2 percent. sector-wise all sectors shifted between gains and losses. While Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, and Nifty Bank indices gained up to 1 percent in trade; Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT indices dropped up to 0.5 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 250 points, Nifty at 18343.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 250 points, Nifty at 18343.90

Thursday, November 17, 2022

At Close, Sensex closed 247.10 points lower or 0.40 percent at 61,733. Nifty ended 76.30 points lower at 18,333.40, owing to selling pressure in auto, IT, and HDFC twins. Titan and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) slipped over 2 percent each. The other prominent losers were Maruti, HDFC, Dr.Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys. On the positive front, Larsen & Toubro gained 1.3 percent. PowerGrid also finished with a notable gain. About 1431 shares advanced, 1880 shares declined, and 87 shares were unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 0.3 per cent each. Sectorally, the BSE Consumer Durables index dropped 1.7 percent. The Auto and Power indices were down 1.3 per cent each, while the IT index slipped 0.8 per cent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 100 points to trade at 61,858 levels and Nifty slipped over 40 points to trade below 18,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 100 points to trade at 61,858 levels and Nifty slipped over 40 points to trade below 18,400 levels

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's(17 November 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 slipped over 40 points to trade below 18,400 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex shed over 100 points to trade at 61,858 levels. Broader markets, too, lowered in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices declined up to 0.1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. Sectorwise barring Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG indices, all sectors nosedived into negative territory. Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, and Nifty IT indices slipped the most - up to 0.5 percent in trade. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 107.73, Nifty at 18409.65

Closing Bell: Sensex up 107.73, Nifty at 18409.65

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 107.73 points or 0.17% at 61,980.72, and the Nifty was up 6.30 points or 0.03% at 18,409.70, after swinging between gains and losses ahead of the weekly F&O expiry. Kotak Bank rallied 2.6 percent. Hindustan Unilever, Dr.Reddy's, and TCS were the other prominent gainers. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel shed 2 percent each. Bajaj Finserv and NTPC were down over a percent each. About 1394 shares have advanced, 2011 shares declined, and 115 are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index slipped 0.7 percent, and the Smallcap index was down 0.3 percent. Sectorally, the BSE Metal index fell 1.5 percent. The Power and Realty indices were also down over a percent each. while some buying was seen in the banking names.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 140 points to 61,730, and Nifty slipped 37 points to 18,366

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 140 points to 61,730, and Nifty slipped 37 points to 18,366

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Equity markets in India opened lower today (16 November 2022) tracking losses in other Asian markets, which declined as reports of Russian missile striking Poland raised geo-political tensions. The BSE Sensex fell 140 points to 61,730, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 37 points to 18,366. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.22 percent higher. Sectorwise, Nifty Oil & Gas weakened the most, down 0.5 percent. FMCG, Financials also edged lower. While the Auto, PSB, and Consumer Durable indices gained. Among stocks, Bharat Electronics rose nearly 2 percent after the company signed 4 separate MoUs to supply defense equipment.

SpiceJet shares decline over 4 per cent after Q2 loss

SpiceJet shares decline over 4 per cent after Q2 loss

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Shares of SpiceJet on Tuesday fell over 4 percent in morning trade after the firm reported a widening net loss to Rs 837.8 crore in the three months that ended September. The net loss of the company in the year-ago period was ₹570.5 crores. This is because of the cascading impact of a heavy increase in aviation turbine fuel expenses and foreign exchange losses due to the depreciating rupee combined with the effects of DGCA's order that made SpiceJet operate only 50% of its aircraft. Excluding the forex loss, the airline’s net loss stood at Rs 577.7 The consolidated revenue from operations rose by 45 percent to ₹1954.4 crores from ₹1345.4 crores in the year-ago period. For the same comparative period, operating expenses were Rs 2,942.6 crore as against Rs 2,100.4 crore,” the release said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 248 points, Nifty at 18403.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 248 points, Nifty at 18403.40

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 248.84 points or 0.40% at 61,872.99, and the Nifty was up 74.20 points or 0.40% at 18,403.40, in late deals on the back of buying support in select index heavyweights like ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and Infosys. Power Grid Corporation, ONGC, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories were among the top Nifty gainers, while Coal India, HDFC Life, Grasim Industries, Cipla, and Bajaj Finserv were the laggards. About 1582 shares have advanced, 1814 shares declined, and 120 are unchanged. Sectorally, the BSE Oil & Gas index advanced a percent. The Bankex was the other significant gainer. The auto was up 0.5 percent. Whereas, the Metal index slipped 0.6 percent. Broader indices underperformed the main indices with midcap and smallcap indices ending on a flat note.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 150 points to 61,475, and the Nifty moved 30 points lower to 18,300

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 150 points to 61,475, and the Nifty moved 30 points lower to 18,300

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Equity markets were volatile in today's(15 November 2022) trade despite positive moves across their global peers. The BSE Sensex was down 150 points to 61,475, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 30 points lower to 18,300. The broader markets were largely flat. The BSE MidCap was down 0.03 percent and the SmallCap index held similar gains. Sector-wise movements were also muted with the highest gains in the Nifty Auto index, which was up 0.5 percent. While FMCG and Realty, indices were the sole losers with downward of 0.6 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 171 points, Nifty at 18329.15

Closing Bell: Sensex down 171 points, Nifty at 18329.15

Monday, November 14, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 170.89 points or 0.28% at 61,624.15, and the Nifty was down 20.50 points or 0.11% at 18,329.20as investors remained cautious ahead of retail and wholesale inflation readings for the month of October. About 1662 shares have advanced, 1851 shares declined, and 141 are unchanged. Tata Steel, PowerGrid, M&M, Kotak Bank, and IndusInd Bank opened with the most gains on Sensex, while Hindalco, Apollo Hospitals, and JSW Steel were the additional gainers On the other hand, Dr. Reddy’s, SBI, Divis’s Labs, Sun Pharma, ITC, Maruti Suzuki were the top drags across the two frontline indices. The BSE mid-cap and small-cap indices were trading marginally lower in the broader market, down up to 0.3%. Among sectors, the realty and metal index are up 1 percent each, while the FMCG index is down 1 percent

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 47 points to 61,748, while Nifty unchanged at 18,344

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 47 points to 61,748, while Nifty unchanged at 18,344

Monday, November 14, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian Equity markets opened flat today(14 November 2022) as investors await retail and wholesale inflation readings for October. The BSE Sensex fell 47 points to 61,748, while the NSE Nifty was nearly unchanged at 18,344. Among the 30-Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, M&M, Kotak Bank, and IndusInd Bank opened with the most gains (up to 2 percent higher ). While Hindalco, Apollo Hospitals, and JSW Steel were the additional frontrunners on the Nifty index. Dr. Reddy's, SBI, Divis's Labs, Sun Pharma, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki were the top drags across the two frontline indices, up to x percent lower. In the broader market, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices held fractional cuts, down up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 surged over 250 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the Sensex advanced over 1,000 points to hit 52-week high of 61,685 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 surged over 250 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the Sensex advanced over 1,000 points to hit 52-week high of 61,685 levels

Friday, November 11, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets were driven higher by bulls in today's(11 November 2022) trade amid strong global cues coupled with a weaker dollar. Key indices Nifty50 surged over 250 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the S&P Sensex advanced over 1,000 points to hit a 52-week high of 61,685 levels. Broader markets, too, cheered in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 4 percent. All sectors swam in a sea of green, with the Nifty IT index leading at the forefront, up over 3 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Zomato surged over 7 percent after the company's net loss narrowed to Rs 251 crore in Q2FY23. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,100 levels, whereas the Sensex tumbled over 400 points to trade below 61,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,100 levels, whereas the Sensex tumbled over 400 points to trade below 61,000 levels

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets were weighed down by Bears in today's( 10 November 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled over 400 points to trade below 61,000 levels. Broader markets, too, slipped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.7 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, gained over 1 percent. Barring the Nifty Pharma index, all sectors plunged into negative territory, with the Nifty Auto index declining the most, over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade above 61,350 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,250 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade above 61,350 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,250 levels

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(9 November 2022) trade amid strong global cues. Key indices like Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade above 61,350 levels. Broader markets, however, were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index slipped marginally to underperform the Nifty MidCap 100 index. All sectors started to trade on a positive note, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Realty indices gaining up to 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of PB Fintech surged over 5 percent after the company saw losses narrow to Rs 186.64 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of BLS International soared over 5 percent after the company's net profit jumped 83.3 percent YoY to Rs 50.37 crore in Q2FY23.

Stock market holiday: Trading at BSE, NSE closed today

Stock market holiday: Trading at BSE, NSE closed today

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The Indian stock market is closed today(8 November 2022) on the account of Guru Nanak Jayanti, therefore, there will be no trading activity today. As per the information available on the official BSE website, trading on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) will remain closed for the entire session on Tuesday i.e. November 8, 2022. In the Commodity segment, trading at Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed in the first half whereas it will take place in the second half from 5 pm (evening session) on November 8, 2022. November 8, 2022, is the last trading holiday of this year on Dalal Street, being the sixteenth market holiday of this year. Meanwhile, trading on the stock exchanges BSE and NSE will resume on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, as per its usual timings.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex settled at 61,185, up 235 points and Nifty50 closed at 18,203, up 86 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex settled at 61,185, up 235 points and Nifty50 closed at 18,203, up 86 points

Monday, November 7, 2022

CLOSING BELL: Indian equities were lackluster in trade today(7 November 20022) as markets began on a cautious note in a holiday-truncated week. The S&P BSE Sensex gyrated between 60,714 and 61,401 levels, before settling at 61,185, up 235 points or 0.39 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, moved in a band of 200 points and closed at 18,203, up 86 points or 0.47 percent. The losses in Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Bank, Sun Pharma, Titan, Dr. Reddy's Labs, IndusInd Bank, and Infosys were offset by gains in SBI, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Ultratech Cement, M&M, PowerGrid, and HDFC. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index sharply outperformed other indices as it gained 4.5 percent. The Nifty Metal index advanced 1.6 percent, while the Nifty Auto index gained 1.3 percent. The Nifty Pharma index was the only loser, down 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, in the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.6 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 61,290 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 18,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 61,290 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 18,200 levels

Monday, November 7, 2022

Indian equity markets trimmed gains in today's(7 November 2022) intra-day trade, however, traded in the positive territory. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 18,200 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 61,290 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap indices gained up to 0.7 percent. Barring Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma indices, all sectors traded on a positive note. The nifty PSU Bank index gained the most, up over 5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of SBI gained over 5 percent after the lender's net profit rose 74 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13,265 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Britannia Industries zoomed 10 percent to hit an all-time high of Rs 4,181.4 per share, after the company reported robust revenue growth in Q2FY23.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 114 points, Nifty at 18117.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 114 points, Nifty at 18117.15

Friday, November 4, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 113.95 points or 0.19% at 60,950.36, and the Nifty was up 64.50 points or 0.36% at 18,117.20. Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement, SBI, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, and Bajaj Finance were the major gainers. On the other hand, Dr.Reddy’s, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, and HDFC Bank were the other notable losers. About 1997 shares have advanced, 1356 shares declined, and 129 are unchanged. Among sectors, the Metal index is up 4 percent, the PSU Bank index is up 1 percent, and the Pharma index is down 1 percent.. Bank Nifty index was closed in green at around 41298. The BSE midcap index ended on a flat note, and smallcap index was up 0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to hit a low of 60,697 levels and Nifty50 declined over 10 points to trade below 18,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to hit a low of 60,697 levels and Nifty50 declined over 10 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Friday, November 4, 2022

Indin equity markets wiped off early gains and inched lower in today's(4 November 20222) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 10 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to hit a low of 60,697 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were volatile as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. While the Nifty Metal index gained the most, over 1 percent; the Nifty IT index declined the most, over 1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 70 points, Nifty at 18052.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 70 points, Nifty at 18052.70

Thursday, November 3, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 69.68 points or 0.11% at 60,836.41, and the Nifty was down 30.10 points or 0.17% at 18,052.70. Tech Mahindra, Hindalco Industries, Power Grid Corporation, NTPC, and Infosys were among the top Nifty losers. Gainers included SBI, Titan Company, UPL, and HUL. About 1725 shares have advanced, 1630 shares declined, and 120 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended marginally higher. All sectors were fluctuating between gains and losses.IT and Power stocks bore brunt of the selling pressure, while select financial shares pulled back in trades. Except, bank, realty, and FMCG, all other sectoral indices ended in the red.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 18082.85

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 18082.85

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 215.26 points or 0.35% at 60,906.09, and the Nifty was down 62.60 points or 0.34% at 18,082.80.ahead of the US Federal Reserve meet outcome later tonight. Bharti Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, Maruti Suzuki, Eicher Motors, and Britannia Industries were among the top Nifty losers, while gainers included Hindalco Industries, Sun Pharma, ITC, ONGC, and Tech Mahindra. About 1752 shares have advanced, 1615 shares declined, and 135 are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index eked a 0.1 percent loss, while the Smallcap index added 0.2 percent. On the sectoral front, selling was seen in the Auto, Bank, Capital Goods, Information Technology, PSU Bank, and Power, and Realty names. On the other hand, Metal and Pharma indices ended on a positive note.

Nykaa gains 6 percent after net profit jumps 363% YoY to Rs 5 crore in Q2FY23

Nykaa gains 6 percent after net profit jumps 363% YoY to Rs 5 crore in Q2FY23

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Shares of Beauty and fashion e-tailer FSN E-Commerce Ventures, which runs Nykaa surged 6.5 percent to Rs 1,233 per share in Tuesday's intra-day trade, after the company's net profit jumped 363 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 5.1 crore in the July-September quarter (Q2FY23) from Rs 1.1 crore in the year-ago period, up more than 330%. The company had reported a profit of ₹5 crores in the previous quarter of June 2022. Its quarterly revenue from operations recorded a 39% YoY increase to Rs 1,230.8 crore, from Rs 890.4 crore in Q2FY22, whereas it was up 7% from ₹1,148.4 crore quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Total expenses, too, grew 38 percent YoY to Rs 1,228.5 crore in the recently concluded quarter. Total expenses, too, grew 38 percent YoY to Rs 1,228.5 crore in the recently concluded quarter. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 375 points, Nifty at 18145.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 375 points, Nifty at 18145.40

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 374.76 points or 0.62% at 61,121.35, and the Nifty was up 133.20 points or 0.74% at 18,145.40, as strong corporate earnings, and renewed FII buying lifted sentiment. Adani Enterprises, Divis Labs, NTPC, Power Grid Corp, and Grasim Industries were among the top Nifty gainers, while losers included Axis Bank, UPL, Eicher Motors, Reliance Industries, and Maruti Suzuki. About 1765 shares have advanced, 1579 shares declined, and 129 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE Midcap index jumped a percent, while the Smallcap index added 0.3 percent. Among sectoral indexes, consumer durables, capital goods, and auto indices rose the most. Sectorally, the BSE Power index soared over 2 percent. The IT, Healthcare were up around 1.7 percent each, and the Metal index too was up a percent.

GST collection over Rs 1.51 trillion in October -second highest ever monthly collection, next only to April 2022

GST collection over Rs 1.51 trillion in October -second highest ever monthly collection, next only to April 2022

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

India's tax collection from the sale of goods and services increased to Rs 1.51 trillion in October. This record collection is driven by festive demand, higher rates, and better tax compliance. The revenue for October is the second-highest monthly collection, next only to April 2022, and it is for the second time the gross GST collection has crossed Rs. 1.50 trillion mark. October also saw the second-highest collection from domestic transactions after April. This is the ninth month, and for the eighth month in a row, that monthly GST revenue has been more than Rs 1.4 trillion. In September 2022, as many as 83 million e-way bills were generated, compared to 77 million in August 2022. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to reclaim 61,058 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to reclaim 61,058 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to reclaim 61,058 levels after a gap of nine months. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Barring the Nifty Metal index, all sectors swam in the sea of green, with Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Pharma indices rising up to 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Equitas SFB gained over 2 percent after the lender reported over two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 116 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Castrol India slipped over 1 percent after the company reported flat growth in its PAT at Rs 187 crore in Q2FY23.

Bharti Airtel Q2 result, profit up 89% YoY

Bharti Airtel Q2 result, profit up 89% YoY

Monday, October 31, 2022

Bharti Airtel Ltd, India's No.2 telecom carrier by subscribers, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹2,145 crores for the quarter ending 30 September 2022. This is an increase of 89% when compared with ₹1,134 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year. helped by 4G subscriber additions. The company's consolidated revenue from operations was 345.27 billion Indian rupees ($4.17 billion) for the three months ended Sept. 30, compared with 283.26 billion rupees a year ago. Analysts had expected the company to report a 75 to 110% YoY growth in net profit for the quarter, while its revenue growth is expected around 20%. Consolidated EBITDA or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization jumped 6.7% for the quarter to ₹17,721 crores, while the operating margin improved to 51.3% from 50.6% on a QoQ basis. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 787 points, Nifty at 18012.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 787 points, Nifty at 18012.20

Monday, October 31, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 786.74 points or 1.31% at 60,746.59, and the Nifty was up 225.40 points or 1.27% at 18,012.20. Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, HDFC twins, L&T, M&M, Bajaj twins, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Infosys, Tech M, Kotak Bank, HUL, Titan, and ITC jumped 1-4%. On the downside, NTPC, Dr Reddy’s Labs, IndusInd Bank, and Nestle were the only Sensex losers. About 1788 shares have advanced, 1657 shares declined, and 164 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap, and SmallCap indices edged 1.24 percent, and 0.45 percent higher, respectively. The Financial Services, IT, Pharma, Auto, and Consumer Durable indices gained over 1 percent each, while others added up to 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,950 levels and the Sensex advanced over 600 points to hit a high of 60,606 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,950 levels and the Sensex advanced over 600 points to hit a high of 60,606 levels

Monday, October 31, 2022

Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(31 October 2022) intra-day trade amid strong global cues and steady foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,950 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 600 points to hit a high of 60,606 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. Sectorally, Nifty IT and Nifty Auto indices were at the forefront as they rose over 1 percent each. Nifty Metal and Nifty PSU Bank, indices, however, slipped up to 0.3 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 203 points, Nifty at 17786.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 203 points, Nifty at 17786.80

Friday, October 28, 2022

At Close, Sensex ended higher by 203.01 points or 0.34 percent at 59,959.85. Nifty ended higher by 49.80 points or 0.28 percent at 17,786.80, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and Bajaj Twins.NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, PowerGrid Corporation, Titan, and Bajaj Finserv were the other notable gainers. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra and Tata Steel shed 2.5 percent each. Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank were the other prominent losers, down 1 - 2 percent each. About 1470 shares have advanced, 1868 shares declined, and 114 are unchanged. The broader markets were subdued as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.3%. Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG indices led the charge as they surged up to 2%, while the Nifty Metal index was the worst sectoral performer as it declined over 1.4% and the IT index slipped 0.7 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 17736.95

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 17736.95

Thursday, October 27, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 212.88 points or 0.36% at 59,756.84, and the Nifty was up 80.70 points or 0.46% at 17,737, as investors adjusted their positions due to monthly F&O expiry. Tata Steel, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, M&M, HDFC, Dr Reddy's Labs, and Titan were the leading winners on the Sensex, up over 1 percent each. Bajaj twins, Asian Paints, Nestle, Tech M, and Wipro were the laggards, down up to 2 percent. About 1770 shares have advanced, 1548 shares declined, and 125 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.4 percent each in the broader markets. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index climbed over 3 percent, and Power and Realty up 2-3 percent. while Nifty IT fell 0.44 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,750 levels and the Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,891 level

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,750 levels and the Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,891 level

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(27 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,750 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,891 levels. The broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 rose over 0.3 percent each. All sectors were in a sea of green as the Nifty Metal index led the charge, rising over 1 percent in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Dabur gained over 2 percent after the FMCG major plans to invest Rs 325.87 crore in its Indore plant in Madhya Pradesh. In addition, shares of Gland Pharma tumbled over 7 percent after the company saw a 20.1 percent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 241.2 crore in Q2FY23.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed 288 points lower at 59,544, while the Nifty50 ended at 17,640, down 91 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed 288 points lower at 59,544, while the Nifty50 ended at 17,640, down 91 points

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Profit booking emerged on Dalal Street after a 7-day winning streak, with investors dumping FMCG and private banking stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex index closed 288 points, or 0.48 percent, lower at 59,544, while the Nifty50 ended at 17,640, down 91 points or 0.5 percent. Tech M, Maruti Suzuki, L&T, NTPC, Dr. Reddy's Labs, SBI, M&M, and Infosys were the top gainers on the Sensex index. These stocks gained between 0.6 percent and 3 percent. The top drags were Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, Kotak Bank, RIL, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, and IndusInd Bank as they fell in the range of 1 percent to 3 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 0.45 percent, but the BSE SmallCap index slipped 0.35 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 59,875 levels and the Nifty50 traded flat below 17,750 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 59,875 levels and the Nifty50 traded flat below 17,750 levels

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened volatile today(25 October 2022) amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat below 17,750 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 59,875 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered by over 0.3 percent. All sectors started to trade on a volatile note. Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices, however, led the charge as they surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

Muhurat Trading session: Sensex settled 525 points higher at 59,832 and Nifty with a solid gain of 154 points at 17,731

Muhurat Trading session: Sensex settled 525 points higher at 59,832 and Nifty with a solid gain of 154 points at 17,731

Monday, October 24, 2022

Muhurat Trading session: The key benchmark indices started Samvat 2079 on a gung-ho note led by strong gains in financial and capital goods stocks. In today's(24 October 2022) one-hour special trading session, the S&P BSE Sensex scaled a high of 59,994 and eventually settled 525 points higher at 59,832. The NSE Nifty touched a high of 17,778 and ended with a solid gain of 154 points at 17,731. In the process, the benchmark indices registered the best-ever trading session on Muhurat day in the last 14 years, since 2008. Among the Sensex 30 stocks, Nestle India surged 3 percent. ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, SBI and HDFC twins were the major gainers. On the flip side, Hindustan Unilever shed 3 percent. Read more

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2022

Diwali Muhurat Trading 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022

October 24 will mark a one-hour special Muhurat Trading session on the world's two most prominent stock exchanges, the BSE and the NSE. The beginning of a new Samvat 2079, the Hindu calendar year that begins on Diwali, will be celebrated on October 24 with a one-hour special Muhurat Trading session on the BSE and the NSE. The stock exchanges announced the time frame for the symbolic trading session in separate circulars: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Muhurat Trading, or trading at the auspicious hour, is thought to bring stakeholders prosperity and financial success. Read more

IEX down 5%, shares fall to a 52-week low

IEX down 5%, shares fall to a 52-week low

Friday, October 21, 2022

Shares of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) hit a 52-week low of Rs 134 as they declined 5 percent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes, after reporting a decline in topline and bottom-line for the September quarter. Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Thursday reported nearly a 7 percent fall in its consolidated net profit at Rs 71.20 crore in the September quarter compared to a year ago. The consolidated net profit was Rs 77.38 crore in the quarter that ended on September 30, 2021, a BSE filing stated. The company's revenue fell below the Rs 100 crore mark, declining 13 percent from the same period last year to Rs 95.2 crore. Operating profit or EBITDA declined 17 percent due to weak volumes during the quarter while the margin contracted by nearly 400 basis points to 82.8 percent from 86.1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 104.25 points, Nifty at 17576.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 104.25 points, Nifty at 17576.30

Friday, October 21, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 104.25 points or 0.18% at 59,307.15, and the Nifty was up 12.30 points or 0.07% at 17,576.30, as weak global cues amid an escalating crisis in Ukraine weighed on investor sentiment. The gains in benchmark indices were led by Axis Bank, HUL, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, SBI Life, and Apollo Hospitals. On the flip side, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Divis Labs, Adan Ports, UPL, Asian Paints, and L&T capped gains. About 1404 shares have advanced, 1920 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped 0.75 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively. Sectorally, The Nifty PSU Bank and Private Bank indices gained the most, up 1.8 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively, while the Nifty Pharma index fell 0.8 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,549 levels while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,549 levels while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels

Friday, October 21, 2022

Indian equity markets edged higher in today's( 21 October 2022) intra-day trade despite dim global cues. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,549 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.4 percent. Barring Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Media indices, all sectors traded on a positive note. The nifty PSU Bank index gained the most, over 2 percent. Under individual stocks, shares of Axis Bank surged over 6 percent after the lender posted a 70 percent YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 5,329.7 crore in Q2FY23. Also, shares of Lakshmi Machine Works rose over 3 percent after consolidated net profit climbed 139.6 percent YoY to Rs 104.30 crore in Q2FY23.

Canara Bank Q2 profit jumps 89% to Rs 2,525 cr

Canara Bank Q2 profit jumps 89% to Rs 2,525 cr

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Canara Bank shares gained as much as 4 % on October 20 after it reported an 89 percent jump in net profit to Rs 2,525 crore in July-September (Q2 FY23), beating Street estimates by a wide margin, aided by lower tax costs and healthy net interest income. Higher other income and operating performance also supported profitability with improved asset quality. In the year-ago period, the state-owned lender had reported a net profit of Rs 1,333 crore. The total income also rose to Rs 24,932.19 crore during July-Sep this year against Rs 21,331.49 crore in the same period of 2020-21. According to a regulatory filing, its net interest income - or the difference between interest earned and interest paid - increased 18.5 percent to Rs 7,434 crore compared to Rs 6,273 crore. Non-interest revenue grew 13 % YoY to Rs 4,825 crore in the same period. Net interest margin (NIM), a measure of profitability, of the bank, stood at 2.86 % compared to 2.78 % in the previous quarter and 2.77 % a year ago. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 96 points, Nifty at 17563.95

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 96 points, Nifty at 17563.95

Thursday, October 20, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 95.71 points or 0.16% at 59,202.90, and the Nifty was up 51.70 points or 0.30% at 17,564.00.Nestle India, HUL, ITC, HCL Tech, and Reliance Industries were the top Nifty gainers, while losers were IndusInd Bank, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto, Coal India, and Tata Motors. About 1597 shares have advanced, 1721 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Private Bank index declined the most, down 1 percent. Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Consumer Durables indices declined over 1 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty PSU Bank index and IT indices climbed over 2 percent, and 1.4 percent, respectively. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index underperformed peers as it fell 0.18 percent. The BSE SmallCap index, meanwhile, settled unchanged.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,450 levels and the Sensex lowered over 200 points to trade at 58,873 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,450 levels and the Sensex lowered over 200 points to trade at 58,873 levels

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(20 October 2022) intra-day trade amid weak global cues and muted foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,450 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 200 points to trade at 58,873 levels. A similar trend was seen across broader markets as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped up to 0.8 percent. All sectors plunged into the sea of red as investors' risk appetite worsened. Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Consumer Durables indices declined the most - over 1 percent. In individual stocks, shares of Nestle India gained over 1 percent after the company posted 8.3 percent YoY growth in net profit to Rs 668 crore in Q3, above street estimates. In addition, profit-booking was seen in IndusInd Bank as shares dropped over 6 percent after the company clocked 57 percent YoY standalone net profit growth to Rs 1,805 crore in Q2FY23.

UltraTech Cement's Q2 net profit falls 42% to Rs 759 cr

UltraTech Cement's Q2 net profit falls 42% to Rs 759 cr

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement Ltd on Wednesday reported a 42% decline in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at ₹759 crores for the quarter ended September 2022, as against ₹1,310 crore in the year-ago quarter. On a sequential basis, UltraTech's profit was down 52 percent from Rs 1,582 crore in the April-June period. Its revenue from operations rose 15.61 percent to Rs 13,892.69 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 12,016.78 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal. The sharp fall in the net profit was due to higher costs and weak profitability. The cement major’s consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter dropped more than 31% YoY to Rs 1,866.64 crore. The operating margin shrunk by a whopping 914 basis points to 13.4%. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains140 points, Nifty at 17512.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains140 points, Nifty at 17512.25

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 146.59 points or 0.25% at 59,107.19, and the Nifty was up 25.30 points or 0.14% at 17512.30.HDFC, Nestle India, ITC, Reliance Industries and Axis Bank were among the top Nifty gainers, while NTPC, JSW Steel, SBI, Bajaj Finserv, and Coal India were the top losers. About 1592 shares have advanced, 1724 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Bank indices led the charge as they surged up to 0.4 percent. However, Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Metal indices declined in the range of 0.2-0.5 percent. Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. The rupee ended at a fresh record closing low of 83 per dollar against the previous close of 82.36.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 250 points to trade at 59,212 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 250 points to trade at 59,212 levels

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Domestic equity markets edged higher in today's(19 October 2022) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues, falling crude prices, and strong domestic flows. Frontline indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 250 points to trade at 59,212 levels. The strength was spilled across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Sectorally, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Bank indices led the charge as they surged up to 0.4 percent. However, Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Metal indices declined in the range of 0.2-0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Bharat Electronics gained over 1 percent after the company inked a pact with defense PSU Munitions India. Besides that, profit-booking was seen in L&T Technology Services after shares declined over 2 percent post-upbeat Q2FY23 performance.

Tata Elxsi dips 15% after Q2 result

Tata Elxsi dips 15% after Q2 result

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Shares of Tata Elxsi hit a three-month low of Rs 7,204, falling 7.50 percent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade, in an otherwise weak market. The stock has slipped 15 percent in the past two trading days after the Tata Group company reported a sequential decline in its net profit. The Tata Group firm reported a 39.1 percent rise in net profit at Rs 174.3 crore in Q2, up from a year-ago period of Rs 125.3 crore. However, the earnings fell below market expectations. On October 14, the company said its revenue from operations grew 28 percent year-on-year to Rs 763.2 crore in the September quarter. Profit after tax grew 39.1 percent and the employee mark crossed 11,000 with 1,532 net additions in the quarter. Ebitda's profit margin came in at 29.7 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 550 points, Nifty at 17486.95

Closing Bell: Sensex up 550 points, Nifty at 17486.95

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 549.62 points or 0.94% at 58,960.60, and the Nifty was up 175.20 points or 1.01% at 17,487. The gains were largely led by bank, auto, IT, and FMCG stocks.SBI, Adani Ports, Eicher Motors, Nestle India, and SBI Life Insurance were among the top Nifty gainers. NTPC, HDFC, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, and Britannia Industries were the top losers. About 2007 shares have advanced, 1332 shares declined, and 119 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1.2 percent, and 0.75 percent, respectively. Among sectors, FMCG, auto, capital goods, power, PSU Bank, and realty are up 1-4 percent. Overall, the market breadth firmly favored buyers in the ratio of 2:1.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 200 points to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to trade at 59, 127 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 200 points to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to trade at 59, 127 levels

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were trading higher today(18 October 2022) amid strong global cues and falling crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 200 points to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to trade at 59, 127 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced 0.7 percent each. All sectors started to trade on a firm note. Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, and Nifty IT indices gained the most - up to 2 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Zee Entertainment surged over 4 percent after Invesco Developing Markets Fund sold a 10.14 percent stake via a block deal. In addition, shares of Adani Transmission gained over 2 percent after the company saw a 13 percent jump in the number of electricity units sold during Q2FY23.

PVR posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss at Rs 71 cr

PVR posts wider-than-expected Q2 loss at Rs 71 cr

Monday, October 17, 2022

On Monday, leading multiplex chain operator PVR Ltd reported a bigger-than-expected second quarter (Q2FY23) loss at ₹71.23 crores, as lackluster Bollywood and Hollywood movie performances drew fewer crowds, hitting ticket prices. The company had posted a consolidated loss after tax of Rs 153.27 crore in the year-ago period. The company's revenue from operations was up at ₹686.72 crores during the quarter under review. It was ₹120.32 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.PVR Ltd said that total expenses were higher at Rs 813.33 crore compared to Rs 460.68 crore. PVR's total income was also up at ₹703.13 crores, as against ₹275.21 crores in the corresponding quarter. EBITDA for the quarter came at ₹170 crores, compared to ₹86.8 crores for the corresponding quarter in FY22. Admissions and average ticket prices during the quarter were impacted by the weak performance of Bollywood and Hollywood movies, PVR said in an exchange filing. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 491 points, Nifty at 17311.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 491 points, Nifty at 17311.80

Monday, October 17, 2022

At Close, Sensex gained 491 points or 0.8 percent to finish at 58411, while NSE Nifty 50 index settled at 17311.80, up 0.7 percent or 126 points. The gains in the benchmark indices were led by SBI, NTPC, RIL, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, SBI Life, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Dr. Reddy's Labs, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki, HUL, Hero MotoCorp.On the flip side, L&T, HCL Tech, Wipro, Tata Steel, Nestle India, and Bharti Airtel were among the top index laggards. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index climbed 3.6 percent, the Nifty Bank index 1.6 percent, Nifty Financial Services, and Private Bank indices up to 1.5 percent, and the Nifty IT index 0.3 percent. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index was up 0.24 percent, while the Nifty SmallCap index added 0.5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 lowered over 30 points to trade below 17,150 levels and the BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade at 57,811 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 lowered over 30 points to trade below 17,150 levels and the BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade at 57,811 levels

Monday, October 17, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat today( 17 October 2022) amid weak global cues and muted foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 lowered over 30 points to trade below 17,150 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade at 57,811 levels. Weakness ensued in the broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices dropped up to 0.2 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 4 percent. Barring Nifty Bank which started trade in the green zone, all other sectors nosedived in the sea of red. The Nifty Metal index declined the most, with over 1 percent in trade. Read more

Federal Bank gains 6 percent, net profit at 704 cr

Federal Bank gains 6 percent, net profit at 704 cr

Friday, October 14, 2022

Shares of Federal Bank surged 6 percent to hit an all-time high of Rs 132.10 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade on heavy volumes after the bank delivered its highest-ever quarterly net profit at Rs 704 crore (up 53 percent year-on-year) in the September quarter (Q2FY23). Net profit in the year-ago period stood at Rs 460 crore. Meanwhile, the lender's net income interest (NII), which is the difference between the interest earned and expended, rose about 19% to ₹1,762 crores from ₹1,479.4 crore year-on-year (YoY). On the other hand, its net interest margin (NIM) improved to 3.30%, higher by 10 bps YoY and 8 bps QoQ. Asset quality of the bank improved as gross non-performing assets (NPA) came at 2.46 percent as compared to 2.69 percent in the preceding quarter. The bank’s net NPA stood at 0.78 percent as against 1.12 percent in Q2FY22. Its provision and contingencies rose to ₹267.8 crores from ₹166 crores on a sequential basis, however, dipped as compared to ₹292 crores in September Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 684 points, Nifty at 17185.70

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 684 points, Nifty at 17185.70

Friday, October 14, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 684.64 points or 1.20% at 57,919.97, and the Nifty was up 171.40 points or 1.01% at 17,185.70, led by strong gains in IT major Infosys and the HDFC twins. Infosys, HDFC Bank, HDFC, UPL, and HCL Tech were among the top Nifty gainers. ONGC, M&M, Bajaj Auto, JSW Steel, and Hindalco Industries were the top losers. About 1757 shares have advanced, 1591 shares declined, and 146 shares are unchanged. Bank, capital goods, healthcare, and IT indices rose 0.5-1.8 percent, while metal, power, and oil & gas indices were down 0.5-1 percent each. The BSE Midcap index was up 0.1 percent, while the Smallcap index ended unmoved.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 1,000 points to trade at 58,267 levels, while Nifty50 surged over 300 points to trade above 17,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 1,000 points to trade at 58,267 levels, while Nifty50 surged over 300 points to trade above 17,300 levels

Friday, October 14, 2022

Opening Bell: Bulls took control of Indian markets as they opened higher today(14 October 2022) amid strong global cues and easing crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 surged over 300 points to trade above 17,300 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 1,000 points to trade at 58,267 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced over 1 percent each. All sectors were in positive territory with Nifty Bank and Nifty IT indices leading the front. Among individual stocks, shares of Infosys rose over 5 percent after the IT major reported a better-than-expected net profit of Rs 6,021 crore, up 11 percent YoY in Q2FY23. Besides, the shares of Mindtree gained over 2 percent after the company reported a 27 percent rise YoY in net profit to Rs 509 crore in Q2FY23, which was above street estimates.

Infosys Q2 result profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 6,021 cr

Infosys Q2 result profit rises 11% YoY to Rs 6,021 cr

Thursday, October 13, 2022

IT primary Infosys Ltd on Thursday reported an 11% jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 6,021 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, up 11.1 percent from Rs 5,421 core reported in the same quarter of the previous year. It reported a 23.4 percent YoY jump in consolidated revenue for the September quarter to Rs 36,538 crore as against Rs 29,602 crore in Q2FY22. Numbers were in-line with projections. A poll of analysts had projected a 24 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue and 11 percent in net profit. Infosys has also announced a share buyback worth Rs 9,300 crore. Under the buyback program, the price will not exceed Rs 1,850 per equity share. The price is 30% higher than the company shares' closing price of Rs 1,422 apiece on Thursday. The IT major will also pay an interim dividend totaling Rs 6,940 crore to the shareholders at Rs 16.5 per equity share. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 390.58 , Nifty at 17014.35

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 390.58 , Nifty at 17014.35

Thursday, October 13, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 390.58 points or 0.68% at 57,235.33, and the Nifty was down 109.30 points or 0.64% at 17,014.30. following a steep rise in India's retail inflation to 7.41 percent in September, which in turn prompted fears of another 50 basis points rate hike by the RBI. Wipro, Adani Ports, SBI, SBI Life Insurance, and L&T were among the top Nifty losers, while HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Coal India, Britannia, and Tata Motors were the top gainers. About 1283 shares have advanced, 2054 shares declined, and 130 are unchanged. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Bankex and Capital Goods were the major losers, down over a percent each. The Power and Realty indices too shed a percent each. However, the Healthcare and Metal indices managed to end with notional gains. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap index and Smallcap indices fell 0.5% each. The focus will now be on the US CPI data to be released later today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 250 points to hit a low of 57,360 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to test 17,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 250 points to hit a low of 57,360 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to test 17,050 levels

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(13 October 2022) intra-day trade amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to test 17,050 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell over 250 points to hit a low of 57,360 levels. Broader markets, too, plunged in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 declined up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note. The nifty Metal index gained the most, over 1 percent. Nifty Bank, and Nifty IT indices, meanwhile, declined up to 0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of HCL Technologies surged over 4 percent after the IT major raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 13.5-14.5 percent. Besides, shares of Wipro tumbled over 6 percent to hit a fresh 52-week low after the company's Q3FY23 revenue growth guidance was below street estimates.

HCL Tech net profit rises 7% to Rs 3,489 crore in Q2, firm declares Rs 10 dividend

HCL Tech net profit rises 7% to Rs 3,489 crore in Q2, firm declares Rs 10 dividend

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

IT firm HCL Tech on Wednesday reported a 7% rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,489 crore for the quarter ending September 30, 2022. It reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,259 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations of the company stood at Rs 24,686 crore, clocking a 19.5 percent growth over Rs 20,655 crore last year. Sequentially, revenue rose 5.2 percent quarter on quarter (QoQ) from Rs 23,464 crore. Profit climbed 6.27 percent compared to Rs 3283 crore in the previous quarter. HCL Tech has delivered yet another solid performance this quarter with revenue growing at 3.8% QoQ and 15.8% YoY in constant currency and EBIT at 18% up 93 bps QoQ. Our services business grew 5.3% QoQ and 18.9% YoY in constant currency, led by strong demand for Cloud, Engineering, and Digital services.HCL Tech said it won 11 large deals – 8 in services and 3 in products. The total contract value of new deal wins was at $ 2,384 million, up 16 percent QoQ, up 6 percent YoY. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 478 points, Nifty at 17123.60

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 478 points, Nifty at 17123.60

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 478.59 points or 0.84% at 57,625.91, and the Nifty was up 140.10 points or 0.82% at 17,123.60, backed by steady gains in FMCG, power, and select financial shares. The overall mood turned cautiously positive as the US, and UK stock futures edged higher. Stocks of PowerGrid Corporation of India, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, M&M, and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), were among the top index gainers. On the contrary, Asian Paints, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and Titan Company were among the top index laggards. All the sectoral indices ended in green. Bank Nifty jumped more than 1 percent to settle at 39,119.BSE midcap index rose 0.6 percent and smallcap index added 0.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 200 points to trade at 57,362 levels, while Nifty50 up over 50 points to trade above 17,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 200 points to trade at 57,362 levels, while Nifty50 up over 50 points to trade above 17,050 levels

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(12 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues and falling crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 was up over 50 points to trade above 17,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was up over 200 points to trade at 57,362 levels. Broader markets, too, climbed in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.4 percent. Sector-wise, all sectors opened on a volatile note. Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, and Nifty Realty indices gained marginally in trade - up to 0.6 percent. Read more

Infosys to consider share buyback on October 13

Infosys to consider share buyback on October 13

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

IT major Infosys on Monday said it would consider a proposal for share buyback on Thursday when it is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings results. The Board of the Company will consider a proposal for buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the Company at its meeting to be held on October 13, 2022,” Infosys said. The company is scheduled to announce its results for the second quarter of FY23 on the same day. If Infosys announces a share buyback program, this would be the fourth such corporate action in the history of the company. The first share buyback program of Rs 13,000 crore was announced by the Bengaluru headquartered company in 2017 through the tender offer route. It was followed by an Rs 8,260 crore issue in 2019 and Rs 9200 crore in 2021. The last two were executed through the open market route. The firm expects that the buyback will be valued between Rs 8,700 crore and Rs 9,500 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 843 points, Nifty at 16983.55

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 843 points, Nifty at 16983.55

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 843.79 points or 1.46% at 57,147.32, and the Nifty was down 257.50 points or 1.49% at 16,983.50 for the third consecutive session with Nifty finishing below the 17,000 level. SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Auto, HDFC Life, HUL, and Maruti Suzuki were among the major losers on the Nifty, while Adani Ports, Wipro, Adani Enterprises, HCL Technologies, and Tata Motors were the gainers. About 1036 shares have advanced, 2291 shares declined, and 133 are unchanged. All sectors swung between gains and losses, as Nifty IT, Nifty Media, and Nifty Metal indices gained marginally in trade. Nifty Bank, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Auto indices, however, declined up to 0.4%. BSE midcap and smallcap index fell over 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 150 points to trade at 57,853 levels and Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,250 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 150 points to trade at 57,853 levels and Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,250 levels

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Opening Bell: Volatility gripped domestic equity markets today(11 October 2022) amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Frontline indices Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell 150 points to trade at 57,853 levels The broader markets, however, steered southwards as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 climbed up to 0.2 percent. Sector-wises, all sectors swung between gains and losses, as Nifty IT, Nifty Media, and Nifty Pharma indices gained marginally in trade. Nifty Bank, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Auto indices, however, declined up to 0.4 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 200 points, Nifty at 17241.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 200 points, Nifty at 17241.00

Monday, October 10, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 200.18 points or 0.34% at 57,991.11, and the Nifty was down 73.70 points or 0.43% at 17,241. Index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank, ITC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), and Asian Paints contributed the most to the indices’ losses.TCS and Axis Bank rallied nearly 3 percent. The other prominent gainers were Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and Infosys. About 1406 shares have advanced, 2056 shares declined, and 161 are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down over 0.5 percent each. Whereas, among sectors, the BSE IT index was the sole gainer - up nearly 1 percent. On the other hand, the Consumer Durables, Power, FMCG, and Capital Goods indices lost significant ground. The BSE Bankex was down marginally at the close, down 0.1 percent at 44,657, having recovered smartly from the day's low of 43,990.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 700 points to trade at 57,480 levels and Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 700 points to trade at 57,480 levels and Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Monday, October 10, 2022

Opening Bell: Today (10 October 2022) bears weighed domestic equity markets amid weak global cues, muted foreign flows, and higher crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell over 700 points to trade at 57,480 levels. The weakness spread to broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered by over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 6 percent. All sectors nosedived into the negative territory on the back of somber risk appetite. Nifty Bank, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG indices tumbled the most - over 1 percent each. Read more

Titan shares jump on strong Q2 growth

Titan shares jump on strong Q2 growth

Friday, October 7, 2022

Shares of Titan Company rallied 6 percent to Rs 2,744.30 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the Tata Group firm said its witnessed healthy double-digit growth across most businesses with overall sales growing 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the September quarter (Q2FY23). Titan’s mainstay jewelry business has emerged as a shining star during the quarter. Excluding the sale of bullion, jewelry revenues grew by 18% year-on-year, surpassing expectations. Gold jewelry clocked low double-digit growth whereas studded sales were higher than the overall division driven by good activations and better contributions from high-value purchases, the company said. Titan said the outlook for the festive season continues to be optimistic and is visible in positive consumer sentiment across categories. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Markets volatile; Sensex was flat trade at 58,223 levels and Nifty50 turned green to trade flat above 17,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Markets volatile; Sensex was flat trade at 58,223 levels and Nifty50 turned green to trade flat above 17,300 levels

Friday, October 7, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in today's (7 October 2022) intra-day trade, amid weak global cues and rising crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 turned green to trade flat above 17,300 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex was flat trade at 58,223 levels. Broader markets, too, swung between gains and losses in intra-day deals. The nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed the benchmark, climbing over 0.2 percent. Barring Nifty Auto and Nifty IT indices, all sectors drowned in the sea of red. The nifty PSU Bank index was the worst hit in the trade as it declined over 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Titan rallied over 6 percent after the company said that the overall sales grew by 18 percent YoY in the Q2 business update. Besides, shares of Nykaa gained over 1 percent after the company entered into a strategic alliance with Dubai-based fashion conglomerate Apparel Group to expand in the Gulf region.

Closing bell: Sensex closed at 58,222, up 157 points while Niftyclosed at 17,332, up 58 points

Closing bell: Sensex closed at 58,222, up 157 points while Niftyclosed at 17,332, up 58 points

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Closing bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in trade today (6 October 2022) as investors adjusted their positions amid the weekly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex oscillated within a narrow range of 405 points, before it closed at 58,222, up 157 points or 0.27 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, shut shop at 17,332, up 58 points or 0.33 percent. JSW Steel, Hindalco, Coal India, L&T, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Consumer Products, Shree Cement, and Wipro were the top gainers, up between 1 percent and 5 percent. On the downside, Bharti Airtel, HUL, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Divis Labs, SBI Life, Britannia, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Finance were the top laggards, down up to 2.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 450 points to trade at 58,538 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 450 points to trade at 58,538 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,400 levels

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher in today's(6 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues and strong foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,400 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 450 points to trade at 58,538 levels. The broader markets, too, traded on a firm note as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 rose up to 0.9 percent. All sectors were in Green. Nifty Media, Nifty Realty, Nifty IT, and Nifty Metal indices gained the most, in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. Read more

Adani Group stocks crack; Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas were the major losers

Adani Group stocks crack; Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas were the major losers

Monday, October 3, 2022

Shares of Adani Group stocks sank up to 10 percent, with the stock price of the flagship firm Adani Enterprises bearing the brunt of the selling pressure. The Adani Group stocks had been major outperformers so far this calendar year, hence the current selling can be attributed to profit-taking at these counters. Adani Enterprises was down for the seventh straight trading session, having corrected over 20 percent from its lifetime high to a low of Rs 3,105 today. However, in the past three months, the stock has outperformed the market by surging 48 percent, as against an 8 percent rise in the benchmark index. Read more

Closing bell: Choppy markets-Sensex settled at 56,789, down 638 points and Nifty50 closed 207 points lower at 16,887

Closing bell: Choppy markets-Sensex settled at 56,789, down 638 points and Nifty50 closed 207 points lower at 16,887

Monday, October 3, 2022

Indian equity markets were choppy today(3rd October 2022) as the global mood remained sombre, and investors booked profit after Friday's 2-per cent rally. The S&P BSE Sensex gyrated within a band of 771 points, before settling at 56,789, down 638 points or 1.11 percent. The NSE Nifty50, too, closed 207 points, or 1.21 percent, lower at 16,887. The index hit a high of 17,114.65, and a low of 16,855.55 during the day. Adani Enterprises was the biggest Nifty dragger as it dropped 9 percent. This was followed by selling in Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Hindalco, Tata Consumer Products, HUL, Kotak Bank, ITC, HDFC Life, Britannia, SBI, and Tata Motors. All these stocks fell between 2 percent and 6 percent. On the upside, ONGC, Cipla, Coal India, Dr. Reddy's Labs, BPCL, Divis Labs, and Bharti Airtel helped trim losses. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex decreased over 250 points to trade at 57,168 levels while Nifty50 declined nearly 50 points to trade below 17,090 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex decreased over 250 points to trade at 57,168 levels while Nifty50 declined nearly 50 points to trade below 17,090 levels

Monday, October 3, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged lower in today's (3rd October 2022) trade as investors digested rate hikes along with sluggish foreign inflows and muted global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined nearly 50 points to trade below 17,090 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex decreased over 250 points to trade at 57,168 levels. The subdued risk appetite sent broader markets into a tailspin too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered over 2 percent each. All sectors started trading on a volatile note. Nifty Energy, Nifty Media, and Nifty Pharma indices traded with marginal gains, whereas, Nifty Bank, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices were bogged down. While NTPC, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, and Reliance Industries, attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; M&M, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, and Titan, weighed on the indices. Among individual stocks, shares of ONGC soared over 5 percent after the government hiked prices of natural gas by 40 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1017 points, Nifty at @ 17094.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1017 points, Nifty at @ 17094.35

Friday, September 30, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 1,016.96 points or 1.80% at 57,426.92, and the Nifty was up 276.20 points or 1.64% at 17,094.30, as the RBI delivered a 50-basis point repo rate hike, and underscored the resilience of the Indian economy in his statement. Stocks of Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Titan Company, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries were among the top index gainers. On the flip side, Asian Paints, Dr Reddy’s, ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Hindustan Unilever capped the index’s losses. Among sectors, the Nifty PSU Bank, and Private Bank indices advanced around 3 percent each, followed by the Nifty Metal, and Financial Services indices, up 2 percent each.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added 1 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex down

Closing Bell: Sensex down

Thursday, September 29, 2022

At Close, Sensex was down 188.32 points or 0.33% at 56,409.96, and the Nifty was down 40.50 points or 0.24% at 16,818.10. Asian Paints, TCS, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Reliance Industries, among others, contributed the most to the indices’ loss. About 1775 shares have advanced, 1435 shares declined, and 102 are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Pharma index gained 1.3 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index up 1.1 percent, the power index down 1.3 percent, and FMCG, metal, and pharma indices were up 1 percent each. On the downside, the Nifty IT index fell 0.9 percent. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap, and SmallCap indices added 0.4 percent, and 0.6 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 450 points to trade at 57,149 levels, while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 450 points to trade at 57,149 levels, while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,000 levels

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets snapped the six-day losing streak in today's(29 September 2022) trade on the back of revived global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,000 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 450 points to trade at 57,149 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged over 1 percent each. All sectors were in positive territory due to bullish sentiments. Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty PSU Bank advanced in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. While Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, SBI, ITC, and Axis Bank, helped benchmark indices gain in trade; Asian Paints, Power Grid, TCS, and Nestle India, weighed on the indices.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 500 points to trade at 56,579 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 16,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 500 points to trade at 56,579 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 16,900 levels

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Opening Bell: Weak foreign flows, tepid global sentiments, and hopes of tighter monetary policy drove Indian equity markets lower today (28 September 2022) morning. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 16,900 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 500 points to trade at 56,579 levels. The muted risk appetite among investors also kept broader markets in negative territory as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped in the range of 0.6 to 0.7 percent. Likewise, all sectors started to trade in a bearish tone. Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Bank indices faced the biggest fall as they declined over 1 percent each. Read more

Closing bell:BSE Sensex stood at 57,107.5, down 38 points and Nifty50 settled at 17,007, down 9 points

Closing bell:BSE Sensex stood at 57,107.5, down 38 points and Nifty50 settled at 17,007, down 9 points

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Closing bell: Equity markets in India closed lower for a 4-straight day today(27 September 2022) as global growth concerns remained on investors' minds. The S&P BSE Sensex swung between gains and losses during the day, traversing 754 points intra-day. At close, the index stood at 57,107.5, down 38 points or 0.07 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, hit a high of 17,176, and a low of 16,942 during the day. It, eventually, settled at 17,007, down 9 points or 0.05 percent. The broader markets, on the other hand, outperformed as the Nifty MidCap, and SmallCap indices gained up to 0.2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 350 points to trade at 57,535 levels, while Nifty50 climbed 100 points to trade above 17,100

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 350 points to trade at 57,535 levels, while Nifty50 climbed 100 points to trade above 17,100

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets started today's (27 November 2022) trade on a positive note as global recession fears receded. Key indices Nifty50 climbed 100 points to trade above 17,100 and the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 350 points to trade at 57,535 levels. Similar strength was reflected in broader markets too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. All sectors opened with marginal gains. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices climbed up to 1 percent in trade. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 953 points, Nifty at 17016.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 953 points, Nifty at 17016.30

Monday, September 26, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 953.70 points or 1.64% at 57,145.22, and the Nifty was down 311 points or 1.79% at 17,016.30. Stocks of index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, ITC, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Maruti Suzuki India contributed the most to the indices’ fall. About 630 shares have advanced, 2860 shares declined, and 120 are unchanged. All sectors plunged into the sea of red with the Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, Nifty Media, and Nifty Realty indices taking the biggest hit. Weakness spread to broader markets, too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices dropped over 3 percent and 4 percent, respectively. The volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, jumped over 8 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 750 points to trade at 57,282 levels, while Nifty50 shed over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 750 points to trade at 57,282 levels, while Nifty50 shed over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Monday, September 26, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower today(26 September 2022) as sentiments remain muted overseas. Key indices Nifty50 shed over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 750 points to trade at 57,282 levels. Weakness was observed in broader markets, too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices dropped over 2 percent each. All sectors were in red with Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Realty indices bearing the brunt of the worst sell-off. While HUL, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Nestle India, and Ultratech Cement, attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; Power Grid, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Wipro contributed to the sharp cuts. Among individual stocks, shares of Goa Carbon gained over 2 percent in a weak market after the company planned to mull fundraise on Thursday, September 29.

M&M Finance tanks 14% after RBI orders to stop using third party recovery agents

M&M Finance tanks 14% after RBI orders to stop using third party recovery agents

Friday, September 23, 2022

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) Financial Services tanked 14 percent to Rs 192.05 in Friday’s intra-day trade, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed the company to immediately cease any recovery or repossession activities via an outsource till further orders. In its order, the RBI also mentioned that the non-banking finance company may continue with recovery or repossession activities through its own employees. The directive comes days after external loan recovery agents of Mahindra Finance allegedly crushed a 27-year-old pregnant woman in Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand to death under a tractor. The agent was forcibly taking the vehicle away, financed by the company, for non-payment of dues, a senior police official had told PTI."This action is based on certain material supervisory concerns observed in the said NBFC, with regard to the management of its outsourcing activities," RBI said in a statement. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1021 points, Nifty at 17327.35

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1021 points, Nifty at 17327.35

Friday, September 23, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 1,020.80 points or 1.73% at 58,098.92, and the Nifty was down 302.50 points or 1.72% at 17,327.30.amid fears of a global recession. The stock of just Sun Pharma, ITC, and Tata Steel ended in the green. PowerGrid Corporation of India plunged over 8 percent, followed by NTPC, State Bank of India (SBI), Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation, among others dragged the index the most. About 959 shares have advanced, 2417 shares declined, and 106 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index plunged 4 percent, while the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, and Realty indices fell 2.6 percent each. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices underperformed the frontline indices as they declined between 2 percent and 2.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 250 points to trade at 58,867 levels, while Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 250 points to trade at 58,867 levels, while Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,600 levels

Friday, September 23, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's (23 September 2022) trade amid weak global cues and rising rate scenarios. Key indices Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,600 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 250 points to trade at 58,867 levels. The subdued risk appetite was witnessed in broader markets too, as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices slumped over 0.2 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note. While Nifty Media, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Metal indices opened with marginal gains; Nifty Bank, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Energy indices slipped the most - nearly 1 percent. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex down 337 points, Nifty at 17629.80

Closing bell: Sensex down 337 points, Nifty at 17629.80

Thursday, September 22, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 337.06 points or 0.57% at 59,119.72, and the Nifty was down 88.50 points or 0.50% at 17,629.80, as investors digested a 75-basis point interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Besides, the weekly F&O derivatives expiry added to the volatility. ITC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Nestle India, and Tata Steel were top Sensex gainers. Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, Dr. Reddy’s, HCL Tech, and Sun Pharma were Sensex losers. Sectorally, indices ended up mixed with the Nifty FMCG index rising over 1 percent, while the Nifty Bank and Financial Services indices fell to 1.4 percent each. The broader markets, on the contrary, ended in the positive zone, with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advancing up to 0.5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 450 points to trade at 58,996 levels, while Nifty50 dropped 100 points to trade below 17,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 450 points to trade at 58,996 levels, while Nifty50 dropped 100 points to trade below 17,650 levels

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower today(22 September 2022) after the US Federal Reserve's 75 basis point rate hike sent global markets into a tailspin. Key indices Nifty50 dropped 100 points to trade below 17,650 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 450 points to trade at 58,996 levels. Weakness ensued in the broader markets as well, as Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.1 percent. Barring Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media, which opened with marginal gains, most sectors nosedived in negative territory. Nifty IT and Nifty Bank indices declined the most - up to 1 percent. While ITC, HUL, and Nestle India attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and HDFC contributed to the sharp cuts.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 263 points, Nifty at 17718.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 263 points, Nifty at 17718.35

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 262.96 points or 0.44% at 59,456.78, and the Nifty was down 98 points or 0.55% at 17,718.30, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy outcome, which is due later tonight. Stocks of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ITC, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, M&M, Reliance Industries, and Nestle India were the top Sensex gainers. On the contrary, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, L&T, NTPC, HCL Tech, and Dr. Reddy’s were among the top index laggards. About 1251 shares have advanced, 2115 shares declined, and 117 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty FMCG index was the sole gainer, rising 1.2 percent. The losses, meanwhile, were led by the Nifty Metal index down 2 percent), the Nifty Pharma index 1.4 percent), and the Nifty Oil & Gas index 1.2 percent).In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices mildly underperformed the frontline indices as they fell 0.7 percent, and 1 percent, respectively.

Advanced Enzyme surges 12% as Nalanda India Equity Fund ups stake by 3%

Advanced Enzyme surges 12% as Nalanda India Equity Fund ups stake by 3%

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Shares of enzymes manufacturer Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd. jumped 12 percent to Rs 298 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday's intraday, the most since February this year after Nalanda India Equity Fund increased its stake in the company. On September 20, 2022, Nalanda India Equity Fund purchased 2.91 million equity shares, representing a 2.6 percent stake in Advanced Enzyme Technologies, worth Rs 78.62 crore via block deal, NSE data shows. The sellers in this transaction were the company's promoters, who sold 25.7 lakh shares or 2.5 percent of the total equity. As of the quarter ended June, promoters held a 52.7 percent stake in the company. Nalanda India Equity Fund has been consistently increasing its stake in the company as evident from the data. As of the June quarter, the fund held a 6.2 percent stake in the company worth nearly Rs 200 crore. It had increased its stake in the March quarter this year to 6.1 percent from 4.7 percent last year. Read more

Global economy faces four key uncertainties

Global economy faces four key uncertainties

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The global economy faces mainly four key uncertainties including a downturn next year, according to economic experts in a signal that policymakers will be in firefighting mode for longer. They listed the severity of the downturn, inflation’s trajectory in the medium term, the impact of geopolitics on markets, and climate risk on portfolios as the main risks to the global outlook. Singapore, like many economies worldwide, is grappling with inflation that’s yet to peak and a tight labor market that still is creating headaches for businesses short on workers as they emerge from the pandemic. Medium-term inflation is likely to be higher for longer, rather than recent benign price gains, and the era of cheap money and cheap labor are most likely over, say experts. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 578 points, Nifty at 17816.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 578 points, Nifty at 17816.25

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 578.51 points or 0.98% at 59,719.74, and the Nifty was up 194 points or 1.10% at 17,816.30, amid a broad-based rally. Stocks of IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, L&T, Tata Steel, and ICICI Bank were among the top Sensex gainers. While ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries. HDFC Bank among others contributed the most to the indices gain. while losers included Nestle India, Shree Cements, Grasim Industries, Power Grid Corp, and Infosys. About 2038 shares have advanced, 1334 shares declined, and 123 are unchanged. The broad-based rally was led by the Nifty Pharma index, which rose nearly 3 percent today. Besides, the Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices advanced 1.7 percent each. The Nifty PSU Bank index eked out the least gains as it edged 0.5 percent higher.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1-1.6 percent

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 600 points to trade at 59,761 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 150 points to trade above 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 600 points to trade at 59,761 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 150 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher today(20 September 2022) amid modest gains overseas. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 150 points to trade above 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 600 points to trade at 59,761 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged over 1 percent each. All sectors started in positive territory, as Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices led the charge - up over 1 percent. IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys, were the top contributors to benchmark indices. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 17622.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 17622.25

Monday, September 19, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 300.44 points or 0.51% at 59,141.23, and the Nifty was up 91.50 points or 0.52% at 17,622.30, as investors awaited key central banks' decisions, including that of the US Federal Reserve, due later this week. Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Infosys, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Power Grid Corporation of India were among the top index gainers. UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, Titan Company, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, and Maruti Suzuki were index laggards. About 1665 shares have advanced, 1852 shares declined, and 127 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped 0.16 percent each. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal, and Realty indices closed in the red, falling from 0.5 percent to 0.9 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty PSU Bank index advanced 2 percent, and the Nifty FMCG and Auto indices surged 1 percent each.

Will MPC raise repo rate 35-50 bps?

Will MPC raise repo rate 35-50 bps?

Monday, September 19, 2022

A heightened pace of policy tightening by central banks in advanced economies is increasing pressure on the RBI to continue front-loading rate hikes in order to maintain adequate interest rate differentials, analysts opined. Also, many financial experts expect the RBI to lower the GDP growth estimate to 7%. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to lift the policy repo rate by 35-50 basis points (bps) on September 30, as it seeks to bring back elevated domestic inflation within its target range.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded at 58,828 levels, while Nifty50 opened flat to trade above 17,500 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded at 58,828 levels, while Nifty50 opened flat to trade above 17,500 levels

Monday, September 19, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat today ( 19 September 2022) amid weak global cues due to rate hike fears. Key indices Nifty50 opened flat to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex traded at 58,828 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower in the trade as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap100 declined up to 1 percent. Barring Nifty PSU Bank, all sectors nosedived in negative territory. Nifty Media, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Realty indices dropped the most - up to 1 percent. While Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and Axis Bank, helped trim losses for the benchmark indices; HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Dr. Reddy's, and Titan, contributed to the sharp cuts. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1093 points, Nifty at 17530.85

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1093 points, Nifty at 17530.85

Friday, September 16, 2022

At Close, Sensex declined 1,093.22 points or 1.82 percent to end at 58,840.79. Nifty ended 346.60 points lower at 17,530.80 as recession fears hammered global equities. Index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and ICICI Bank among others, contributed the most to the indices fall. About 952 shares have advanced, 2455 shares declined, and 100 shares were unchanged. The Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 fell in the range of 2.5 percent to 3 percent. Among sectors, IT and realty shed over 3 percent. The volatility index -- India VIX -- surged 8 percent today to settle near a 20-odd level.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 400 points to trade at 59,533 levels, while Nifty50 opened over 100 points lower to trade below 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 400 points to trade at 59,533 levels, while Nifty50 opened over 100 points lower to trade below 17,800 levels

Friday, September 16, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower today(16 September 2022) amid weak global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 opened over 100 points lower to trade below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 400 points to trade at 59,533 levels. Low-risk appetite instilled weakness in broader markets too, as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 dropped up to 0.3 percent. Tech Mahindra, M&M, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki, Infosys, and TCS, contributed to the sharp cuts in benchmark indices. Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and Asian Paints, however, helped trim losses. All sectors plunged in the sea of red - Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty IT indices slipped the most, over 1 percent. Read more

PVR slips 5% after mega block deals

PVR slips 5% after mega block deals

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Shares of PVR dropped 5 percent to Rs 1,838 on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade, after investors offloaded a 9 percent stake in the company via a block deal on Thursday. The investors who sold stakes in the company were - Multiples PE, Gray Birch, Plenty PE, and Berry Invt, the news channel reported. As per June 2022 shareholding pattern, Gray Brich Investment held 2.2 million (3.6 percent), while Plenty Private Equity FII held a 1.52 million (2.5 percent) stake in PVR. combined 10.25 million equity shares, representing 16.78 percent of the total equity of PVR, changed hands on the NSE and BSE, data shows. With Thursday’s decline, the stock corrected 17 percent, from its 52-week high level of Rs 2,211.55, that it had touched on August 4, 2022. The stock had been gaining after massive earnings from the movie Brahmastra. Read more

Bond investors risk getting burned if India fails to enter global indices

Bond investors risk getting burned if India fails to enter global indices

Thursday, September 15, 2022

If a long-awaited inclusion into global indexes once again fails to take place the overseas investors investing into into Indian bonds are at a risk of losses. Bond purchases by global funds under the so-called Fully Accessible Route jumped to 42 billion rupees ($529 million) in August, the most since January. They have already snapped up an additional 31 billion rupees of the securities in September. The inflows have added fuel to a bond rally driven by optimism that JPMorgan Chase & Co. will announce the inclusion of Indian debt in its emerging-markets index as early as the middle of this month. Any disappointment may damp sentiment and lead to a selloff, according to Quantum Asset Management Co.. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 413 points, Nifty at 17877.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 413 points, Nifty at 17877.40

Thursday, September 15, 2022

At Close, Sensex is down 413 points or 0.68 per cent at 59,934. The NSE Nifty, meanwhile, hit a low of 17,861, but ended at 17,877, down 126 points or 0.73 per cent.IT, pharma, and select metal stocks reeled under pressure today with Hindalco, Infosys, Cipla, Tech M, Tata Steel, Divis Labs, and Apollo Hospitals leading the list of Nifty losers. Other losers were Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Auto, Titan, HDFC Life, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance. On the upside, banking and auto stocks zoomed with Maruti Suzuki, Eicher Motors, HDFC, SBI, ICICI Bank, and M&M rising up to 2.6 percent. About 1648 shares advanced, 1754 shares declined, and 113 shares were unchanged. Other gainers were Adani Ports, NTPC, PowerGrid, Grasim, and Coal India. Sectorally, Nifty Auto and Nifty Energy indices held marginal gains, while Nifty Media, Nifty IT, and Nifty Realty indices were subdued in trade. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.3 percent and 0.06 percent.

SBI market capitalisation hits Rs 5 lakh crore

SBI market capitalisation hits Rs 5 lakh crore

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Shares of State Bank of India on Wednesday became the third lender after HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. and the seventh Indian company to cross the Rs 5-trillion market cap for the first time after its shares rallied over 22 percent and touched a record high of Rs 564.45 so far this year. Market watchers believe that SBI should deliver healthy core-PPOP (Pre-Provision Operating Profit) growth in FY23E and FY24E led by a gradual improvement in net interest margins, lower credit costs, and strong loan growth over FY22-24E. According to stock market experts, SBI shares are in an ‘uptrend’ and the stock has a strong support base at ₹530 per share levels. They said that those who have this PSU bank stock in their portfolio should continue to hold the stock for an immediate target of ₹600 apiece levels. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends low 224 points, Nifty at 18003.75

Closing Bell: Sensex ends low 224 points, Nifty at 18003.75

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

At Close, Sensex ended the day 224 points lower at 60,346. Nifty shed 66 points, closing at 18,003, despite weak global cues Stocks of NTPC, Asian Paints, Nestle India, Dr. Reddy’s, and Hindustan Unilever were among the top index gainers. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro, L&T, HDFC Bank, Reliance were among the top Sensex draggers. About 1632 shares have advanced, 1740 shares declined, and 140 shares were unchanged. The Nifty IT index slipped 3.4 percent, and the Nifty Metal and the Nifty Bank indices rose over 1 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index dipped 0.1 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index fell 0.01 percent. The volatility index -- India VIX -- surged 5 percent today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slumped over 700 points to trade at 59,867 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 150 points to trade below 17,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slumped over 700 points to trade at 59,867 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 150 points to trade below 17,900 levels

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity indices started lower today (14 September 2022) due to weak global cues on the back of the hotter-than-expected US inflation report in August. Nifty50 declined over 150 points to trade below 17,900 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex slumped over 700 points to trade at 59,867 levels. Broader markets, too, traded feebly as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 slipped over 1 percent. All sectors nosedived into negative territory with Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Metal indices bearing the brunt of the brutal selloff. Tech Mahindra, TCS, Wipro, and Infosys contributed heavily to the losses in benchmark indices. Asian Paints, NTPC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, however, attempted to trim losses.

Fineotex Chemicals gained 100 percent in 2 months

Fineotex Chemicals gained 100 percent in 2 months

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Shares of Fineotex Chemical rallied more than 9% on the BSE to hit a record high of ₹409.45 apiece on the BSE in Friday's trading session, backed by a strong business outlook. The specialty chemical stock has been in an upward moment over the past few sessions. In the past month, the stock has soared 57 percent after the company reported a strong set of numbers for the quarter that ended June 2022 (Q1FY23). In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 1.7 percent during the period. Further, in the past three months, the stock has zoomed 156 percent, against a 14 percent gain in the benchmark index.In a clarification sought by the stock exchanges for the significant movement in the stock price, the company in a regulatory filing last week said that “we would like to inform you that, at present the Board of the company has not taken any decision which has an impact on the movement in price. Further, the company has declared its yearly and quarterly positive results in the month of April Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 456 points, Nifty at 18070.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 456 points, Nifty at 18070.05

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

At Close, Sensex ended the day 456 points higher at 60,566.16. Nifty gained 130.50 points to close above 18070.05 for the fourth day amid a broad-based rally. Stocks of Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Titan Company, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and HDFC Bank were among the top BSE Sensex gainers. Index heavyweights such as Infosys, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, and others contributed the most to the indices gain. The losers were Shree Cement, Cipla, Eicher Motors, TCS, BPCL, Dr Reddy's, and Bajaj Auto. About 1776 shares advanced, 1600 shares declined, and 101 were unchanged. Sectorally, the gains were led by the Nifty Metal index up 1.3 percent, the Nifty Financial Services index up 0.9 percent, and the Nifty Bank index up 0.71 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained over 300 points to trade at 60,432 levels, while Nifty50 opened over 100 points higher to reclaim the 18,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained over 300 points to trade at 60,432 levels, while Nifty50 opened over 100 points higher to reclaim the 18,000-mark

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Frontline indices Nifty50 opened over 100 points higher to reclaim the 18,000-mark, after a hiatus of five months, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 300 points to trade at 60,432 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets too, as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. While Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Infosys, Wipro, Titan, and HDFC Bank were the top contributors to the benchmark indices; weakness in HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, and Sun Pharma capped the upside. All sectors opened on a cheerful note with Nifty Media and Nifty Bank indices leading the pack. Among individual stocks, shares of Gujarat Apollo Industries hit a 20 percent upper circuit after the company inked a pact with Belgium-based PFH BV for agricultural components. Besides, shares of IRB Infrastructure gained over 4 percent after the company's toll collection rose 35 percent YoY to Rs 336 crore in August.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 312, Nifty at 17936.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 312, Nifty at 17936.35

Monday, September 12, 2022

At Close, Sensex ended the day 312.26 points higher or 0.52 percent at 60,105.40, and Nifty added 97.50 points or 0.55 percent to close at 17,930.80. Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, M&M, Wipro, TCS, Titan Company, ICICI Bank, Dr. Reddy’s, and Reliance, were among the top index gainers. HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation) was the only S&P BSE Sensex loser. About 2013 shares advanced, 1326 shares declined, and 143 remained unchanged. Sectorally, it was a sea of green with the Nifty Realty and IT indices leading the charts, rising 2 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively. The Nifty Auto index posted the smallest gain of 0.27 percent. Nifty Bank index was up 0.3 percent, to trade above 40,540. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced up to 1 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,048 levels, while rose over 50 points to trade above 17,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,048 levels, while rose over 50 points to trade above 17,900 levels

Monday, September 12, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a positive note today(12 September 2022) amid strong global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,900 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,048 levels. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 rose up to 1 percent. Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Dr. Reddy's, and Infosys were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, Asian Paints, and Kotak Bank weighed on the indices. All sectors opened in a positive territory with Nifty Media and Nifty IT indices leading the pack. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: BSE Sensex climbed over 350 points to trade above 60,000 levels and the Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE: BSE Sensex climbed over 350 points to trade above 60,000 levels and the Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,900 levels

Friday, September 9, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a positive note in today's(9 September 2022) trade amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,900 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 350 points to trade above 60,000 levels. Broader markets, too, climbed in tandem as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, HUL, and Tata Steel were top contributors to the benchmark indices. All sectors opened in green with Nifty Bank and Nifty Metal indices leading the charge.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 450 points to trade at 59,513 levels and the Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 450 points to trade at 59,513 levels and the Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened positively in today's (8 September 2022) trade amid firm global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 450 points to trade at 59,513 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 1 percent. Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, and Infosys were the top contributors to the benchmark indices. All sectors opened in positive territory with Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank indices leading the trade. Among individual stocks, shares of NDTV hit a 5 percent lower circuit for the second consecutive day. Besides, shares of Max Ventures and Industries gained 2 percent after the company planned to buy Acreage Builders for Rs 322.5 crore.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped 400 points to trade at 58,769 levels and the Nifty50 declined 100 points to trade below 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped 400 points to trade at 58,769 levels and the Nifty50 declined 100 points to trade below 17,550 levels

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened weak in today's (7 September 2022) trade amidst dull global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 declined 100 points to trade below 17,550 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 400 points to trade at 58,769 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 gained up to 0.2 percent. While Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC pulled the indices down; HUL, Dr. Reddy's, and Nestle India helped trim losses. All sectors plunged in a sea of red with Nifty IT, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Realty indices battered in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Paras Defence gained 3 percent after the company inked a pact with Czech Republic's ELDIS Pardubice.

Working on road map to advanced economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Working on road map to advanced economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

“The next 25 years will be very critical for India. We have to work towards maintaining the growth momentum. So together with the central bank, the ministry of finance will be working out a pathway which will be predictable and consistent and which will give every stimulus required for growth of the Indian economy,” Sitharaman said while speaking at an event organised by Elara Capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation on August 15 had called upon citizens to make India a developed nation when it celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 443 points, Nifty at 17665

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 443 points, Nifty at 17665

Monday, September 5, 2022

At close, the 30-pack Sensex was up 443 points, or 0.75 percent, at 59.246 and the Nifty ended the day with a gain of 126 points, or 0.72 percent, at 17,666 on robust economic growth prospects. Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India were among the top S&P BSE Sensex gainers. Nestle India, Dr. Reddy’s, Hindustan Unilever, M&M, and Power Grid Corporation of India are among the top index losers. Nifty Metal climbed over 1.5 percent closely following Nifty Media which was up 2 percent. Nifty Bank index gained more than 0.6 percent to 39,666 on Monday. Nifty Private Bank index gained 1 percent gain. The BSE MidCap index added 0.46 percent to the broader market, and the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.9 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 200 points higher topping 59,000, and Nifty50 gained 55 points to 17,594

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 200 points higher topping 59,000, and Nifty50 gained 55 points to 17,594

Monday, September 5, 2022

Opening bell: Indian equity markets opened with tepid gains today(5 September 2022) as global sentiment remained mixed. The BSE Sensex opened 200 points higher topping 59,000, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 55 points to 17,594. On the Sensex, NTPC, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Tech M, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank were the top winners, while six stocks opened lower led by Nestle, Dr. Reddy's, and Wipro, which fell up to 0.4 percent. The broader markets are also firmly higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.7 percent. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank’s three-day IPO offer will open for subscription today. The private sector lender has fixed the price band at Rs 500-525 per share for its Rs 832-crore initial share offer.

Larsen and Toubro gains 2 percent on strong revenue outlook

Larsen and Toubro gains 2 percent on strong revenue outlook

Friday, September 2, 2022

Shares of Larsen & Toubro hit an over six-month high of Rs 1,951 after rising 2 percent on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade as the company’s strong order book of nearly Rs 4 trillion suggests good revenue visibility in coming years. The stock was the trading highest level since February 2, 2022. L&T primarily operates in infrastructure, heavy engineering, defense engineering, power, hydrocarbon, and services business segments. The consolidated order book of the group was at a record Rs 3.63 trillion as on June 30, 2022, with international orders having a share of 28 percent In the April-June quarter (Q1FY23), L&T secured orders worth Rs 41,805 crore at the group level, registering a growth of 57 percent over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The domestic order environment in Q1FY23 was also significantly better compared to Q1FY22.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 58803.33, Nifty at 17,539.50

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 58803.33, Nifty at 17,539.50

Friday, September 2, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 36.74 points or 0.06% at 58,803.33, and the Nifty was down 3.30 points or 0.02% at 17,539.50, as a lack of domestic and global cues kept investors on the sideline. Shares of Adani Enterprises hit a record high of Rs 3,290 after they gained 2% on the NSE intra-day.BPCL, Shree Cements, Hero MotoCorp, Hindalco Industries, and ONGC were among the major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were HDFC, ITC, Adani Ports, Larsen, and Toubro, and HDFC Bank About 1726 shares have advanced, 1612 shares declined, and 137 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index dipped 0.35 per while the BSE SmallCap index eked out gains of 0.04 percent Among sectors, the Nifty Financial Services, and FMCG indices added 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively, while the Nifty PSU Bank index fell 0.77 percent..

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,979 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,979 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels

Friday, September 2, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a positive note in today's(2nd September 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,979 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.7 percent. All sectors opened in the green zone with marginal gains. Nifty Energy bucked the trend as the index gained over 1 percent in trade. NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, and Kotak Bank were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Nestle India and Maruti Suzuki weighed on the indices. Among individual stocks, shares of Adani Enterprises hit a 52-week high of Rs 3,290 per share on reports of inclusion in the Nifty50 index. Besides, shares of NTPC surged 3 percent after the state-run power giant received bids for a minority stake sale for its green unit.

Maruti Suzuki sales up by 26 percent to 1,65,173 units in August

Maruti Suzuki sales up by 26 percent to 1,65,173 units in August

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Automaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday reported a 26.37 percent increase in total sales at 1,65,173 units in August 2022 as compared to 130,699 units sold in the same month of 2021This figure includes domestic passenger vehicle sales and exports. Total domestic passenger vehicle sales were at 1,34,166 units as compared to 1,03,187 units in the year-ago month, a growth of 30 percent, it added. The total number of vehicles exported by Maruti Suzuki for the month of August 2022 is 21,481 units. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, grew to 22,162 units as against 20,461 units in August 2021. Sales of compact cars, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, Tour S, and WagonR, rose by 57 percent to 71,557 units as compared to 45,577 units in the year-ago month. Utility vehicles, consisting of Brezza, Ertiga, S-Cross, and XL6, clocked sales of 26,932 units last month as compared to 24,337 units earlier. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 770 points, Nifty at 17542.80

Closing Bell: Sensex down 770 points, Nifty at 17542.80

Thursday, September 1, 2022

At Close, the Sensex fell 1,014 points intra-day before closing at 58,766.5, down 770.5 points or 1.29 percent. The Nifty50, too, hit a low of 17,468 before ending 216.5 points, or 1.22 percent, lower at 17,543. About 1904 shares have advanced, 1446 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Hindalco Industries, Reliance Industries, ONGC, TCS, and SBI Life Insurance were among the top losers on the Nifty. At the same time, the gainers were Tata Consumer Products, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Eicher Motors, and Hero MotoCorp. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settled 0.5 percent higher each. Among sectors, the Nifty Realty index added 1 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index up 0.7 percent. On the downside, the Nifty IT index declined 1.9 percent, followed by the Nifty Pharma index down 1.12 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 800 points to trade at 58,734 levels and the Nifty50 opened over 200 points lower to trade below 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 800 points to trade at 58,734 levels and the Nifty50 opened over 200 points lower to trade below 17,550 levels

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Opening Bell: Bears pulled markets lower today( 1 September 2022) amid weak global sentiments. Frontline indices Nifty50 opened over 200 points lower to trade below 17,550 levels, while the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 800 points to trade at 58,734 levels. Broader markets, too, declined in tandem as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 slipped up to 0.5 percent. Sectorwise, barring Nifty Realty, all sectoral indices dropped into negative territory. Nifty IT and Nifty Bank faced the worst brunt as both indices dropped over 1 percent each.

Gautam Adani becomes world’s third-richest person

Gautam Adani becomes world’s third-richest person

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Gautam Adani is now the third richest person in the world, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires data. The Indian businessman, a college dropout who first tried his luck as a diamond trader before turning to coal, this week became the world’s third-richest person. Adani, who runs one of India's top conglomerates, is now believed to be worth approximately $137 billion, the tracker shows. While Telsa chief Musk has a net worth of $251 billion, Amazon founder and CEO Amazon - Jeff Bezos - has a total worth of $153 billion. Gautam Adani has surpassed French business magnate Bernard Arnault, the co-founder of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, commonly known as LVMH, a world leader in luxury fashion. Adani, 60, has spent the past few years expanding his coal-to-ports conglomerate, venturing into everything from data centers to cement, media, and alumina. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1567 points, Nifty at 17759.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1567 points, Nifty at 17759.30

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

At Close, Sensex clocked a one-way rally of 1,564 points, or 2.7 percent, to end at 59,537. The Nifty50, too, surged 446 points, or 2.58 percent, to close at 17,759 as broad-based buying emerged across sectors. All the 50 constituents of the Nifty50 index settled higher Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, and Tata Motors were the top Nifty gainers, while Dr. Reddy’s was the sole loser. The BSE MidCap index added about 2 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index gained 1.3 percent. The Nifty Financial Services index is up 3.5 percent, the Nifty Realty index 3.4 percent, the Nifty Bank index 3.3 percent, and the Nifty IT and Auto indices 2.6 percent each. According to Devang Mehta, Head – of Equity Advisory at Centrum Wealth, Indian markets bounced back with renewed vigor after a sharp fall on Monday, led by the inflation and interest rate rhetoric from the US.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 400 points to trade at 58,392 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 400 points to trade at 58,392 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Opening Bell: Markets opened on a positive note in today's(30 August 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed 400 points to trade at 58,392 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.9 percent. Bajaj Twins, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and Tata Steel, were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel weighed on the indices. All sectors opened in the green zone with Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Energy indices rising over 1 percent each. Among individual stocks, shares of Ashok Leyland gained 1 percent after the automaker announced 6 new models for their LCV range.

Reliance AGM 2022 highlights

Reliance AGM 2022 highlights

Monday, August 29, 2022

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) held its 45th annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday. RIL's chairman Mukesh Ambani made a slew of announcements. He said Reliance Jio 5G will be rolled out by Diwali across multiple key cities including metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata He said that the company will invest Rs 2 lakh crore for a pan-India 5G network. Reliance Retail will launch its FMCG business this year, Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd Director Isha Ambani said on Monday. The objective of this business will be to develop and deliver products and solve every Indian's daily needs, with high-quality products at affordable pricing, Meta and Jio Platforms announced the launch of an end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp, where consumers can shop from JioMart right within their WhatsApp chat. Mukesh Ambani announced that the company will be setting up gigafactories for photovoltaic panels, energy storage, green hydrogen, and for fuel cell systems. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 861 points, Nifty at 17312.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 861 points, Nifty at 17312.90

Monday, August 29, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 861.25 points or 1.46% at 57,972.62, and the Nifty was down 246 points or 1.40% at 17,312.90, as a lack of innovative fresh investments across verticals dented sentiment. Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, and TCS were among the significant Nifty losers, while Britannia Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Apollo Hospitals, Nestle India, and Asian Paints were the gainers. About 1414 shares have advanced, 1989 shares declined, and 205 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed up to 0.8 percent down in the broader market. Among sectors, the Nifty FMCG index was the sole gainer, up 0.3 percent. On the flip side, losses were led by the Nifty IT index down 3.5 percent, and the Nifty Bank index down 2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex crashed over 1,300 points to trade at 57,520 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 350 points to trade below 17,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex crashed over 1,300 points to trade at 57,520 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 350 points to trade below 17,200 levels

Monday, August 29, 2022

Opening Bell: Markets opened lower in today's(29 August 2022) trade amid weak global sentiments marked by fear of rising interest rates. Frontline indices Nifty50 declined over 350 points to trade below 17,200 levels, while the S&P BSE Sensex fell over 1,300 points to trade at 57,520 levels. Broader markets, too, declined in tandem as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 dropped over 2 percent. All sectors were in red with Nifty IT, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Realty indices battered in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Reliance Industries slipped nearly 1 percent ahead of their 45th Annual General Meeting.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended at 58,834, up 59 points and the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,559, up 36 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex ended at 58,834, up 59 points and the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,559, up 36 points

Friday, August 26, 2022

CLOSING BELL: It was a range-bound trade on the bourses today(26 August 2022) as investors awaited US Fed chief Jerome Powell's address at the Jackson Hole Symposium later tonight. The S&P BSE Sensex traded between 58,723 and 59,321, and ended at 58,834, up 59 points or 0.1 per cent. The NSE Nfty50, meanwhile, shut shop at 17,559, up 36 points or 0.21 percent. It touched a high of 17,686 and a low of 17,519 on the NSE. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and the Nifty SmallCap 100 settled up to 0.7 percent higher. Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index rose 1.7 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1 percent. On the flipside, the Nifty Private bank index fell 0.3 percent. Read more

Sensex climbed over 450 points at 59,248 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,650 levels

Sensex climbed over 450 points at 59,248 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,650 levels

Friday, August 26, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened today (26 August 2022) on a positive note amid firm global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 17,650 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 450 points at 59,248 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 1 percent. M&M, Tata Steel, Titan, and Infosys were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy's, Asian Paints weighed on the indices. All sectors opened in the green zone with Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty PSU Bank leading the pack. Among individual stocks, shares of Titan gained 2 percent on the company's expansion plans overseas. Besides, shares of Nelco soared 10 percent post-tie-up with Intelsat on in-flight connectivity services.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points at 59,326 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points at 59,326 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a positive note in today's(25 august 2022) trade on the BSE amid strong global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 250 points at 59,326 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.7 percent. All sectors turned in the green zone. Nifty Media, Nifty Realty, and Nifty IT lead the charge. Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, Titan, and HUL were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Asian Paints and Nestle India weighed on the indices. Among individual stocks, shares of NHPC gained 2 percent after the subsidiary signed MoU with the government of Rajasthan. Besides, shares of RBL Bank soared over 23 percent in three days after the board cleared the Rs 3,000 crore fundraising.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed at 59,085, up 54 points and the Nifty50, ended 27 points higher at 17,605

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed at 59,085, up 54 points and the Nifty50, ended 27 points higher at 17,605

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Indian equities whipsawed in trade today(24 August 2022) as investors juggled between expensive valuation, tepid global mood, and robust domestic outlook. The S&P BSE Sensex closed at 59,085, up 54 points or 0.09 percent. The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, ended 27 points, or 0.16 percent, higher at 17,605. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.7 percent each. Sector-wise, the Nifty Media index climbed 1.7 percent, the Nifty Realty added 1.8 percent, and the Nifty Private Bank index gained 1.6 percent. On the flipside, the Nifty IT and Pharma slipped 0.3 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex inched above 59,000 levels and the Nifty50 climbed above 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex inched above 59,000 levels and the Nifty50 climbed above 17,550 levels

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Opening Bell: Markets opened on a flat note amid weak global cues today(24 August 2022). Frontline indices Nifty50 climbed above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex inched above 59,000 levels. Broader markets marched forward in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.5 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty Media and Nifty Realty opened with marginal gains. Nifty Auto and Nifty Financial Services, however, opened with minor losses. IndusInd Bank, ITC, Sun Pharma, and TCS supported the benchmark indices, whereas, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, and Maruti weighed on the benchmark indices. Besides, shares of NDTV hit 5 percent upper circuit as Adani Group plans to acquire a 29.1 percent stake.

Devyani International Plunges 7% amid bulk deal reports

Devyani International Plunges 7% amid bulk deal reports

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Shares of Devyani International (DIL) tanked 7 percent to Rs 182.50 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade. This comes after it saw a huge block deal change hands. Around 26.4 million shares or 2.33 percent stake of the company changed hands, according to a Bloomberg report. However, the details of buyers and sellers were not known by the time of writing this report. As of June 30, 2022, the promoters held a 62.80 percent stake in DIL. Among the public shareholders, Dunearn Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd held 98 million shares or 8.13 percent holding in the company, the shareholding pattern data shows. Earlier, CNBC TV reported that Dunearn Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd is likely to sell a nearly 3 percent stake at Rs 182-196.25 per share. The base offer was expected at 2.6 crore shares (2.19 percent equity) with an upsize option of 87.76 lakh shares ( 0.73 percent equity). The total deal size is expected at $80-86 million. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 257 points, Nifty at 17577.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 257 points, Nifty at 17577.50

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 257.43 points or 0.44% at 59031.30, and the Nifty was up 86.80 points or 0.50% at 17577.50. Equity markets oscillated between gains and losses on Tuesday as investors read the global mood for further cues. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top-gaining stock, up 4.18% on Sensex, followed by Bajaj Finserv and Tata Steel. Infosys was the laggard, down 1.7%, accompanied by TCS, HUL, and Tech Mahindra. About 2077 shares have advanced, 1235 shares declined, and 146 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1 percent and 0.78 percent, respectively. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty PSU Bank index gained 2.34 percent, while the Nifty IT index fell by the same percentage. Bank Nifty zoomed 1% while India VIX closed flat at 19 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 872 points, Nifty at 17490.70

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 872 points, Nifty at 17490.70

Monday, August 22, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 872.28 points or 1.46% at 58773.87, and the Nifty was down 267.80 points or 1.51% at 17490.70, as global macroeconomic concerns resurfaced. ITC gained 0.58% to end as the top gainer followed by Nestle India. All other Sensex stocks closed in the red, led by Tata Steel, down 4.3%. Asian Paints, L&T, and Ultratech Cement were the other laggards.About 1228 shares have advanced, 2214 shares declined, and 163 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index skidded nearly 2 percent in the broader markets, while the BSE SmallCap index ended at 1.15 percent lower. All the sectoral indices ended in red. Bank Nifty was down 1.77% on the closing bell while India VIX zoomed 4% to close at 19.04.

Adani power share rallies 300 percent in 8 months

Adani power share rallies 300 percent in 8 months

Friday, August 19, 2022

Adani Power's share price soared 5 percent to a new 52-week high of Rs 419 apiece on Friday, taking its rally so far in 2022 to 307 percent. Adani Power surpassed the state-owned electric utility company NTPC in terms of market capitalization (market-cap) after a sharp rally in the share price of Gautam Adani-led Group company. Adani Power stood at 35th position with an m-cap of Rs 160,4291 crore, while NTPC stood at 37th spot in the overall ranking with a market cap of Rs 154,710 crore, BSE data shows. Adani Power also surpassed automobile company Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which has an m-cap of Rs 156,394 crore, data shows. Adani Power's share price has risen over 40 percent in the last month. Adani Power reported a 17-fold jump in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 4,780 crore in the June quarter (Q1FY23). The Adani Group electric utility company had posted PAT of Rs 278 crore in Q1FY22. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 652 points, Nifty at 17758.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 652 points, Nifty at 17758.45

Friday, August 19, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 651.85 points or 1.08% at 59,646.15, and the Nifty was down 198 points or 1.10% at 17,758.50 snapping an 8-day gaining streak and ending lower amid weak global cues.IndusInd Bank, Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, and Hindalco Industries were among the major Nifty losers. The gainers were Adani Ports, L&T, Infosys, Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto. About 1387 shares have advanced, 1927 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged. Broader markets, too, inched lower in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declined over 1 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty Media and Nifty IT bucked the trend. Nifty Pharma, Nifty Bank, and Nifty FMCG, however, were the losers among the pack. Nifty Bank index fell 0.2 percent to 39,572.55 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 38 points, Nifty at 17956.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 38 points, Nifty at 17956.50

Thursday, August 18, 2022

After falling as much as 300 points during the day, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex recouped all of its losses to end at 60,298, up 38 points or 0.06 percent. The NSE Nifty50, too, recovered from a low of 17,852 to settle at 17,965, up 21 points or 0.12 percent. Stocks of Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid Corporation of India, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cements, Asian Paints, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the top index gainers. On the flip side, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech were among the top BSE Sensex losers. The broader BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, meanwhile, outperformed the frontline indices throughout the day and closed up to 0.4 percent higher. Among sectors, the Nifty Metal and Realty indices gained over 1 percent each, the Nifty Pharma index was down 1.2 percent. Nifty Bank index fell marginally to 39,435.25, while Nifty IT fell 0.7 percent.

HDFC AMC surges after 6 percent equity change hands on BSE

HDFC AMC surges after 6 percent equity change hands on BSE

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Shares of HDFC Asset Management Company (AMC) surged 12 percent to Rs 2,185.30 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade after nearly 6 percent of the total equity of the company changed hands via block deals. As many as 1.3 crore shares, or nearly 6 percent stake in the company worth Rs 2,520 crore, changed hands on the BSE at Rs 1,951 apiece, ABRDN Investment Management Limited (Formerly Standard Life Investments Limited), one of the promoters of HDFC AMC, held 16.21 percent stake in the company as on June 30, 2022, the shareholding pattern data shows. On September 29, 2021, Standard Life Investments Limited sold 10.65 million shares of HDFC AMC on the BSE at an average price of Rs 2,873.79 per share. Standard Life Investments held a 21.23 percent stake in the company as of June 30, 2022, as per BSE data.The block deal in the stock comes after a strong rally in the counter over the last three months. Shares of the asset manager have risen 21.5 percent in the past 90 days on the back of Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 379 points, Nifty at 17825.25

Closing Bell: Sensex up 379 points, Nifty at 17825.25

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 379.43 points or 0.64 percent at 59,842.21, and the Nifty was up 127.10 points or 0.72 percent at 17,825.30, as fag-end buying in Reliance Industries' stock pushed indices off lows. Besides, an upbeat global mood, and a steady decline in inflation (CPI and WPI), kept the bulls charged on Dalal Street.M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Ultratech Cement, Housing Development Finance Services (HDFC), Reliance Industries, Titan Company, ICICI Bank were among top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, the index laggards were Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj Finance, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settled 1 percent higher in the broader markets. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index jumped 2.5 percent, followed by the Nifty Realty index (up 2 percent). On the flipside, the Nifty PSB index dipped 0.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 300 points at 59,793 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,750 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 300 points at 59,793 levels and the Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,750 levels

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Opening Bell: Markets opened higher in today's ( 16 august 2022) trade on the BSE amid positive global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,750 levels, while the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 300 points at 59,793 levels. Broader markets, too, rose in tandem as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, and Nifty IT were the winners. Nifty Metal, however, was the sole sectoral loser in the trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) hit a 52-week high of Rs 1,298 per share after the auto major launched five new electric SUVs.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away

Monday, August 15, 2022

Veteran stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away at 62 in Mumbai on14th August. Jhunjhunwala, over the years, invested in many well-known and established companies and upcoming startups. Jhunjhunwala's net worth was $5.8 billion, as of August 2022. He invested in his individual capacity, and via his firm Rare Enterprises. Low-cost carrier Akasa Air, which Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backs, was inaugurated on August 7. Jhunjhunwala was India's 36th richest person in 2021 and the 438th richest man in the world, so far in 2022, according to Forbes. Team Knowmystock expresses heartfelt condolences

Tata Elxsi brings new age solutions for driverless cars

Tata Elxsi brings new age solutions for driverless cars

Friday, August 12, 2022

Shares of Tata Elxsi hit a new high at Rs 10,150 as they rallied 6.8 percent on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade on the back of a strong growth outlook. Equipped with new-age technology, design, and tech service provider Tata Elxsi is helping customers reimagine products and services in the three key verticals of transportation, media, telecom, and healthcare, says the company’s Chief Marketing Officer Nitin Pai. The result is product engineering services to help customers transform their products, and our own platforms such as AUTONOMAI for driverless cars, TETHER for connected cars, and TE Play for OTT services. Stressing on the success of Tata Elxsi products and initiatives that fuse domain, digital, and design to deliver powerful use cases, he said TETHER Auto, for instance, has been adopted by Tata Motors and is powering connectivity and data-led services for almost 500,000 on-road vehicles across their range of electric, passenger and commercial vehicles. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 130 points, Nifty at 17698.15

Closing Bell: Sensex up 130 points, Nifty at 17698.15

Friday, August 12, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 130.18 points or 0.22% at 59,462.78, and the Nifty was up 39.20 points or 0.22% at 17,698.20, as investors awaited India's retail inflation data for July. ONGC, Tata Steel, NTPC, UPL, and Power Grid Corp were among the major Nifty gainers, while Divis Lab, Apollo Hospitals, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Consumer Products were the laggards. About 1771 shares have advanced, 1531 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Oil & Gas indices rose 2.5% and Metal and Power added 1.5% each. On the other hand, the Pharma index shed 1% and Information Technology (IT) index declined 0.76%.In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.15 percent and 0.4 percent higher, respectively.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 515 points, Nifty at 17659.00

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 515 points, Nifty at 17659.00

Thursday, August 11, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 515.31 points or 0.88% at 59,332.60, and the Nifty was up 124.20 points or 0.71% at 17,659.00 as lower-than-expected inflation in the US bolstered equities across the globe as investors turned to riskier assets. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCL Tech, Titan Company, and Bajaj Finance were among the top S&P BSE Sensex gainers. The losers included Tata Consumer Products, Apollo Hospitals, ITC, Hindalco Industries, and NTPC. About 1772 shares have advanced, 1530 shares declined, and 138 are unchanged. From a sectoral viewpoint, the Nifty PSB index gained the most, up 2.3 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index, up 1.8 percent. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices edged between 0.5 per cent and 0.8 per cent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,822 levels and the Nifty50 rose 18 points to trade above 17,500 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,822 levels and the Nifty50 rose 18 points to trade above 17,500 levels

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened flat in today's(10 August 2022) trade on the BSE amid weak global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose 18 points to trade above 17,500 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was at 58,822 levels. Broader markets, however, were positive in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Small Cap 100 gained up to 0.2 percent. Nestle India, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, and Bharti Airtel were the top contributors to benchmark indices. Sectorally, Nifty led Auto and Nifty FMCG indices led the charge. Nifty IT and Nifty Realty, however, were bogged down in trade. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 465 points, Nifty at 17525.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 465 points, Nifty at 17525.10

Monday, August 8, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 465.14 points or 0.80% at 58,853.07, and the Nifty was up 127.60 points or 0.73% at 17,525.10,amid a broad-based rally.Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. On the downside, BPCL, SBI, Ultratech Cement, Britannia, Adani Ports, and Hero MotoCorp fell over 1 percent each. About 1864 shares have advanced, 1535 shares declined, and 173 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices in the broader markets edged 0.3 percent higher each. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index slipped 0.4 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index (down 0.02 percent. All other indices clocked gains.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shed 100 points at 58,299 levels and the Nifty50 was down 30 points to trade below 17,400 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shed 100 points at 58,299 levels and the Nifty50 was down 30 points to trade below 17,400 mark

Monday, August 8, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened weak today's(8 August 2022) trade on BSE amid weak global sentiments. Benchmark indices Nifty50 was down 30 points to trade below the 17,400 mark, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex shed 100 points at 58,299 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected the tepid mood as Nifty Midcap 100 underperformed Nifty Smallcap 100 and lost 0.06 percent in trade. sector-wise, Nifty Metal, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Auto defied the overall market mood. However, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty were bogged down in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Titan gained over 1 percent after net profit jumped three-fold to Rs 790 crore in Q1FY23. Besides, shares of Adani Ports climbed 0.7 percent ahead of their Q1FY23 results.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 89 points, Nifty at 17397.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 89 points, Nifty at 17397.50

Friday, August 5, 2022

At Close, Sensex was up 89.13 points or 0.15% at 58387.93, and the Nifty added 15.50 points or 0.09% at 17397.50, as a hawkish monetary policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) led to a tug of war between bulls and bears. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top laggard on Sensex, down 2%, followed by Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki India, and IndusInd Bank. Ultratech Cement added 2.31%, accompanied by ICICI Bank, and Airtel. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added up to 0.2 percent in the broader market. Among sectors, the Nifty Auto index fell over 1 percent, On the upside, the Nifty IT index gained 0.6 percent. Indi VIX closed 1.77% lower at 18.92.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 52 points, Nifty at 17382.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 52 points, Nifty at 17382.00

Thursday, August 4, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 51.73 points or 0.09% at 58,298.80, and the Nifty was down 6.20 points or 0.04% at 17,382, as investors booked profit after six consecutive sessions of the rally, and ahead of the RBI monetary policy outcome on Friday. Sun Pharma jumped 2.46% to end as the top gainer while Nestle India was up 2.39%, followed by Infosys, Dr. Reddy’s, and M&M. NTPC was the worst performer, accompanied by State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries. About 1515 shares have advanced, 1735 shares declined, and 141 are unchanged. The Nifty Pharma is up 2.37 percent, Nifty IT 1.2 percent, and Nifty FMCG 0.5 percent indices clocking the most gains. PSU banks were the worst hit today with the Nifty PSB index down 1.75 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.3 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. India VIX jumped more than 4% to end above 19 levels.

Closisng Bell: Sensex gains 21 points, Nifty at 17345.45

Closisng Bell: Sensex gains 21 points, Nifty at 17345.45

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 20.86 points or 0.04% at 58,136.36, and, the Nifty was up 5.50 points or 0.03% at 17,345.50, for a fifth straight day, albeit amid volatility, as losses in HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Infosys, L&T, and Bharti Airtel nearly balanced gains in Kotak Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Asian Paints, and Bajaj Finance.IndusInd Bank was the top gainer on Sensex, up 2%, followed by Asian Paints, and NTPC. Tech Mahindra was the worst performer, ending 1.85% lower accompanied by HDFC, L&T, and HDFC Bank. About 1829 shares have advanced, 1460 shares declined, and 122 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.5 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index surged 2.7 percent, while the Nifty Realty index fell 1.7 percent. Bank Nifty outperformed and closed above the 38,000 mark while India VIX ended 5.95% higher at 18.53 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 545 points,nifty at 17340.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 545 points,nifty at 17340.05

Monday, August 1, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 545.25 points or 0.95% at 58,115.50, and the Nifty was up 181.70 points or 1.06% at 17,340 for a fourth straight day as hefty buying in auto, metals, financials, and Reliance Industries lifted sentiment.M&M was the top gainer on Sensex, up 6.29%, followed by Power Grid, NTPC, and Bharti Airtel. Sun Pharma was the top laggard, down 2.81%, accompanied by HUL, IndusInd Bank, and Nestle India. About 2230 shares have advanced, 1145 shares declined, and 187 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1.5 percent each. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index soared 3.3 percent, and the Nifty PSB and Metal indices were 1.5 percent each. The Nifty Pharma index was the only loser, down 0.08 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 712 points, Nifty at 17158.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 712 points, Nifty at 17158.25

Friday, July 29, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 712.46 points or 1.25% at 57,570.25, and the Nifty was up 228.70 points or 1.35% at 17,158.30, as investors lapped up metal and IT shares, along with index heavyweights shares. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, soaring 7.4%, followed by Sun Pharma and HDFC. Dr Reddy’s dropped 3.9% to end as the worst performing Sensex stock, accompanied by Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India, and Axis Bank. About 2037 shares have advanced, 1197 shares declined, and 140 are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index climbed 4 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index by 2 percent. Public sector banks were the only losers with the Nifty PSB index down 1.2 percent. India VIX closed with losses, giving up 17 levels while Bank Nifty was up 0.30%. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, too, added over 1 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 547.83 points, Nifty at 16641.80

Closing Bell: Sensex up 547.83 points, Nifty at 16641.80

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 547.83 points or 0.99% at 55816.32, and the Nifty was up 158.00 points or 0.96% at 16641.80, as a broad-based rally ensued on Dalal Street. The markets seemed unnerved ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy outcome later tonight and rather focused on falling bond yields and domestic corporate earnings. Sun Pharma was up 3.3% on the closing bell as the best performing Sensex stock, followed by State Bank of India, and Larsen & Toubro. In the red was Bharti Airtel, falling 1.25%, accompanied by Kotak Mahindra Bank, and NTPC. About 1714 shares have advanced, 1521 shares declined, and 136 are unchanged. The rally was across-the-board with the Nifty Pharma and PSB indices climbing over 2 percent each, followed by the Nifty IT index (up 1.7 percent), and the Nifty Bank index (1 percent). The broader BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices underperformed at the bourses as they advanced up to 0.90 percent. Indi VIX closed 0.22% lower but was still above 18 levels.

Asian Paints Q1 result

Asian Paints Q1 result

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Asian Paints on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,036 crores, up over 80% as compared to ₹574 crores in the same quarter last year, as the business grew both in volume and value terms. Its revenue surged more than 54% to ₹8,607 crores as against ₹5,585 crore year-on-year (YoY).On a standalone basis, Asian Paint's revenue for the quarter under review increased by 59.6% whereas standalone Net Profit for the quarter rose by 70.7%. Asian Paints' total expenses were at Rs 7,287.84 crore, up 48.91 percent in Q1/FY 2022-23, as against Rs 4,893.87 crore in the corresponding period."The domestic decorative business more than doubled its volume and delivered stellar revenues over the lower base of last year, which had suffered from the first nationwide lockdown. The industrial business and the home improvement business also doubled its revenue on last year's low base," Amit Syngle, Managing Director & CEO of the paint company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 498 points, Nifty at 16483.85

Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 498 points, Nifty at 16483.85

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 497.73 points or 0.89% at 55,268.49, and the Nifty was down 147.20 points or 0.89% at 16,483.80, as investors chose to stay on the sidelines ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy outcome on Wednesday. Infosys was the worst performing stock on Sensex, down 3.45%, accompanied by Hindustan Unilever, and Axis Bank. Zomato dived another 12.5% on Tuesday. Bajaj Finserv zoomed 5.58%, along with Power Grid and Bharti Airtel. About 1119 shares have advanced, 2128 shares declined, and 138 are unchanged. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dropped over 1 percent each. All the sectoral indices ended in the red with metal, IT, pharma, auto, bank, capital goods, realty, and FMCG indices down 1-2 percent. Bank Nifty ended at 36,408, down 0.87% while India VIX rise 2.77% to breach 18 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 306 points, Nifty at 16631.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 306 points, Nifty at 16631.00

Monday, July 25, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 306.01 points or 0.55% at 55,766.22, and the Nifty was down 88.50 points or 0.53% at 16,631. Mahindra & Mahindra was the worst-performing Sensex stock, down 3.83%, followed by Reliance Industries and Maruti Suzuki India. Zomato’s share price tanked 11%. Tata Steel rose 3.1% as the top Sensex gainer, accompanied by IndusInd Bank and Asian paints. About 1465 shares have advanced, 1878 shares declined, and 168 are unchanged. Among sectors, Nifty Auto fell 1.7 percent, Bank Nifty index closed flat with a negative bias while India VIX rose 6.19%while Nifty Metal added 1.5 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index gained 0.03 percent but the BSE SmallCap index eased 0.13 percent.

Ultratech cement gains 6 percent on strong revenue growth

Ultratech cement gains 6 percent on strong revenue growth

Friday, July 22, 2022

UltraTech Cement shares rose as much as 6 percent on Friday after the company’s quarterly earnings beat estimates on all parameters during the June quarter. It reported a net profit of Rs 1,582 crore for the quarter that ended June 2022 7.45 percent lower than Rs 1,700 crore in the same quarter of last year. Its revenue from operations was up 28.18 percent to Rs 15,163.98 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 11,829.84 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal. Profit before interest, depreciation, and tax was at ₹3,204 crores compared to ₹3,512 crores.UltraTech Cement’s total expenses were at Rs 12,980.06 crore, up 36.51 percent in Q1 FY23 as against Rs 9,508.26 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 390 points, Nifty at 16719.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 390 points, Nifty at 16719.45

Friday, July 22, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 390.28 points or 0.70% at 56,072.23, and the Nifty was up 114.20 points or 0.69% at 16,719.50, for the sixth day in a row, despite tepid global cues. Ultratech Cement, Grasim, UPL, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Eicher Motors, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers, rallying over 2% each. Infosys, Tata Consumer Products, NTPC, and Power Grid, on the other hand, shed over 1%. About 1732 shares have advanced, 1511 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Bank added 1.6 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index up 1.5 percent. Nifty IT fell 0.6 percent, and power fell 0.5 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index fell 0.2 percent, but the BSE SmallCap index added 0.2 percent.

Droupadi Murmu becomes India's first tribal President

Droupadi Murmu becomes India's first tribal President

Friday, July 22, 2022

Droupadi Murmu (64) made history by becoming India’s first tribal president. Fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Murmu got more than 64 percent of the votes cast, and at least 20 opposition votes, winning the election by a massive margin, defeating common opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha (84) and winning voters in the electoral college with her charm, simplicity and determined conviction protect tribal identity. Tribal chiefs from all over the country are planning to troop into Delhi to felicitate the new president when she takes oath on July 25, putting on display a new, different, iridescent India. Read more

Gland Pharma fell 12 percent post Q1 result

Gland Pharma fell 12 percent post Q1 result

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Shares of pharmaceutical company Gland Pharma hit a 52-week low of Rs 2,182 as they slipped 12 percent on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade. Consolidated net profit declined 35% YoY and 20% sequentially to Rs 229 crore in the Apr-Jun quarter, led by lower operating income and a 26% YoY fall in revenue from operations at Rs 857 crore in the period. The pharmaceutical company's PAT stood at Rs 351 crore in Q1FY22. On a sequential basis, PAT was down 20 percent from Rs 286 crore in Q4FY22The company's revenue from operations declined 26 percent YoY to Rs 857 crore from Rs 1,154 crore, and 22 percent QoQ from Rs 1,103 crore. Last year's revenue was higher due to Covid-19-related product sales. The company said continued supply disruption, cost escalation, and the Company’s decision to shut down two of its manufacturing lines for productivity improvement have affected the business for the quarter. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 284 points, Nifty at 16605.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 284 points, Nifty at 16605.25

Thursday, July 21, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 284.42 points or 0.51% at 55,681.95, and the Nifty was up 84.50 points or 0.51% at 16,605.30 for the fifth day, amid mixed global mood, and weak oil prices. IndusInd Bank, L&T, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consumer Products, UPL, L&T, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, and Hindalco were the top gainers. At the same time, Kotak Bank, Dr. Reddy’s Labs, SBI Life, Cipla, and Reliance Industries fell the most, down to 2 percent. About 1950 shares have advanced, 1302 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. The broader markets, however, outran the frontline indices with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices climbing up to 1.3 percent. Among sectors, the Nifty PSU index rose 1.56%, Oil & Gas, Power, and Capital Goods indices rose 1-2 percent. while Nifty Pharma slipped 0.4%.

Windfall tax cut

Windfall tax cut

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The government's quicker-than-expected cut in windfall tax on fuel exports should "normalize equity multiples" of Reliance Industries and state-owned ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation), said market experts today(20 July 2022). Besides, they see ONGC earning a profit per barrel worth $25, which is 20 percent higher than last year's profit. Technically, Reliance Industries shares opened a gap-up over the 200-day moving average (DMA) set at the Rs 2,507 mark. If the stock manages to hold ground above the same, a positive upside can be expected as the stock has held support near the Rs 2,350 level earlier.

CLOSING BELL:Sensex stood at 55,397, up 630 points while Nifty reclaimed the 16,500-mark to end at 16,521, up 180 points

CLOSING BELL:Sensex stood at 55,397, up 630 points while Nifty reclaimed the 16,500-mark to end at 16,521, up 180 points

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The market sentiment on Dalal Street was lifted today(20 July 2022) on Supportive global cues amid consistently falling commodity prices, and the government's decision to cut windfall tax on fuel exports. The S&P BSE Sensex opened gap-up with a gain of over 600 points and built on them to hit a high of 55,630. By the close, the index stood at 55,397, up 630 points or 1.15 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, reclaimed the 16,500-mark to end at 16,521, up 180 points or 1.1 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL:Sensex surged 246 points to close at 54,768, while the Nifty reclaimed 16,300-mark to end at 16,341

CLOSING BELL:Sensex surged 246 points to close at 54,768, while the Nifty reclaimed 16,300-mark to end at 16,341

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Indian benchmark indices rose at the fag-end of a choppy session, amid gains in PSU and select private banks, financial services, and select heavyweight stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 246 points higher to close at 54,768, while the Nifty50 reclaimed 16,300-mark to end at 16,341. The index was 62 points higher at the end of the session. The indices were up 0.45 percent and 0.38 percent, respectively. Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, M&M, Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Coal India, Eicher Motors, and ICICI Bank were the top rulers, up between 1-2.3 percent. On the flipside, ONGC, Nestle India, HDFC Life, Sun Pharma, Tata Consumer, Cipla, Hero MotoCorp, and SBI Life ended lower, down up to 2.6 percent. Read more

Morgan Stanley cuts India's GDP forecast to 7.2% in FY23

Morgan Stanley cuts India's GDP forecast to 7.2% in FY23

Monday, July 18, 2022

Analysts at Morgan Stanley, have lowered their GDP growth estimates following Nomura slashed India's 2023 GDP growth forecast to 4.7 percent from its earlier projection of 5.4 percent amid recession fears and rising interest rates. Analysts in Morgan Stanley now expect the Indian economy - as measured by GDP - to grow at 7.2 percent in fiscal 2022-23 (FY23), 40 basis points (bps) lower than their earlier estimates. For FY24, the revised projection stands at 6.4 percent - down 30 bps. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex jumped 760 points to end at 54,521 level while the Nifty closed at 16,279, up 229 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex jumped 760 points to end at 54,521 level while the Nifty closed at 16,279, up 229 points

Monday, July 18, 2022

Indian benchmark indices surged over 1 percent higher today(18 July 2022), led by nearly broad-based buying driven by upbeat global momentum. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 760 points to end at the 54,521 level while the Nifty closed at 16,279, up 229 points. The frontline indices climbed on the back of gains in Infosys, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, TCS, Axis Bank, L&T, SBI, and Reliance Industries. All these index heavyweights rallied between 0.85 percent and 4.5 percent. Separately, Tech M, Bajaj twins, Wipro, Ultratech Cement, Tata Steel, Titan, and Asian Paints were the other gainers rising up to 3.5 percent. On the downside, Dr. Reddy's Labs, HDFC Bank, HUL, Nestle, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and HDFC were the laggards, down in the range of 0.5 percent to 1.7 percent. Read more

Bharti Airtel jumps 2% after Google buys 1.2% stake in Bharti Airtel for $700 million

Bharti Airtel jumps 2% after Google buys 1.2% stake in Bharti Airtel for $700 million

Friday, July 15, 2022

Shares of Bharti Airtel climbed nearly 2 percent on July 15 after the company said it is allotting 7.11 crore shares to Google on a preferential basis. The allotment is part of Google's commitment to invest $1 billion with Airtel, which included equity investment in the company worth $700 million, about Rs 5,224 crore, while the remaining $300 million will be invested through commercial agreements over the next five years, which include investments in scaling Airtel's offerings that cover a range of devices to consumers via innovative affordability programs. .“The ‘special committee of directors for preferential allotment of the company has approved the allotment of 71,176,839 equity shares of the face value of ₹5 each fully paid up, on a preferential basis to Google International LLC (Google) at an issue price of ₹734 per equity share (including a premium of ₹729 per equity share)," the carrier said in a note to BSE on Thursday. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 344.63 points, Nifty at 16049.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 344.63 points, Nifty at 16049.20

Friday, July 15, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 344.63 points or 0.65% at 53,760.78, and the Nifty was up 110.50 points or 0.69% at 16,049.20. Hindustan Unilever was the top gaining stock on Sensex, up 2.86%, followed by Titan and Maruti Suzuki India. Tata Steel, Power Grid, and HCL Tech were the laggards. About 1712 shares have advanced, 1491 shares declined, and 147 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index added 0.85 percent in the broader market, and the BSE SmallCap index, too, gained 0.5 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index was the biggest gainer, up 2 percent, and FMCG and Capital Goods indices rose 1 percent each, Bank Nifty ended 0.09% higher. The Nifty Metal, on the contrary, eased 0.8 percent. India VIX fell 4% to settle at 17.6%.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 98 points, Nifty at 15938.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 98 points, Nifty at 15938.65

Thursday, July 14, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 98 points or 0.18% at 53,416.15, and the Nifty was down 28 points or 0.18% at 15,938.70, as the global mood turned cautious amid 40-year high inflation in the US. Sun Pharma was the top gainer on Sensex, up 2.55%, followed by Dr Reddy’s, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Axis Bank was the worst performing Sensex constituent, accompanied by HCL Tech and State Bank of India. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined by 2 percent, while the Nifty IT index eased by 1.4 percent. On the upside, the Nifty Pharma index added 0.78 percent, Oil & Gas and Power indices gained 1-1.6 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.56 percent. India VIX was in the red on the closing bell, hanging just above 18 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 327 points, Nifty at 15966.65

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 327 points, Nifty at 15966.65

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 372.46 points or 0.69% at 53,514.15, and the Nifty was down 91.60 points or 0.57% at 15,966.70, as investors turned cautious ahead of the key US retail inflation data due later tonight.IndusInd bank was the top BSE Sensex loser, followed by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries, among others. On the flip side, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, Nestle India, Power Grid Corporation of India, Infosys, ITC, and others capped the index’s losses. About 1649 shares have advanced, 1584 shares declined, and 141 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.32 and 0.04 percent higher, respectively. Among sectors, banks & financials, and oil & gas pockets on the Nifty were the top laggards, each closing 1 percent lower. Nifty IT also ended with marginal cuts, while, FMCG and Pharma indices ended with strong gains of 1 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 508 points, Nifty at 16058.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 508 points, Nifty at 16058.30

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 508.62 points or 0.94% at 53,886.61, and the Nifty was down 157.70 points or 0.97% at 16,058.30, amid nervousness in the global markets. Stocks of Infosys, Nestle India, HCL Tech, HUL, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, and Titan Company were among the top index drags. On the flip side, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, and Bajaj Finance were the only gainers on S&P BSE Sensex. About 1436 shares have advanced, 1784 shares declined, and 157 are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices outperformed the benchmark indices as they shed just 0.5 percent. All but the Nifty Realty index traded with losses, led by auto, IT, and metal counters. Nifty Bank index declined 0.95 percent to finish trade at 35,132. India VIX rose 1 percent to settle at 18.55 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 87 points, Nifty at 16216.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 87 points, Nifty at 16216.00

Monday, July 11, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 86.61 points or 0.16% at 54,395.23, and the Nifty was down 4.60 points or 0.03% at 16,216. Stocks of Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Tech, Infosys, Wipro, HUL, and State Bank of India (SBI) ended up to 5 percent down. On the flip side, Tata Steel was the top BSE Sensex gainer, followed by M&M, Dr Reddy’s, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries, among others. About 2035 shares have advanced, 1297 shares declined, and 155 are unchanged. Sectorally, except for the Nifty IT index, which closed 3 percent lower, all other indices eked out gains. The Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer, up 2 percent, and auto, metal, oil & gas, realty, and power indices rose 1-4 percent.BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.5-1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 54,177, while Nifty slipped 82 points to 16,138

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 54,177, while Nifty slipped 82 points to 16,138

Monday, July 11, 2022

The Indian markets opened weak today(11 July 2022) tracking subdued global sentiment. To add to the pressure, IT giant TCS fell 3 percent as investors reacted to the company's soft Q1FY23 earnings. The BSE Sensex fell 300 points to 54,177, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 82 points to 16,138. On the Sensex, all other IT companies also suffered losses with Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro, and Tech M falling 1-2 percent. Bharti Airtel was the top loser, dipping 4 percent after the Adani group announced its plan to participate in the 5G spectrum auction to create the group’s own private networks and support its businesses. Read more

M&M rallies 5%, hits record high as automaker looks to invest in new EV entity

M&M rallies 5%, hits record high as automaker looks to invest in new EV entity

Friday, July 8, 2022

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) hit a new high of Rs 1,191.90 after they rallied 5 percent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade. This comes after the company the automaker inked a pact with the British International Investment (BII) to invest Rs 1,925 crore each in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the home-grown auto major, focusing on four-wheel passenger electric vehicles.BII will invest up to Rs 1,925 crores in the form of compulsory convertible instruments at a valuation of up to Rs. 70,070 crores, resulting in 2.75% to 4.76% ownership for BII in the EV Co.," M&M said in a stock exchange filing. The total capital infusion for the EV Co. is envisaged to be approximately Rs 8,000 crores / $1 billion between FY24 and FY27 for the planned product portfolio. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 303 points, Nifty at 16220.60

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 303 points, Nifty at 16220.60

Friday, July 8, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 303.38 points or 0.56% at 54,481.84, and the Nifty was up 87.70 points or 0.54% at 16,220.60, as a lack of fresh triggers kept indices directionless. L&T stock price gained 4.56% as the top Sensex gainer, followed by Power Grid, and NTPC. Tata Steel was the top laggard, down 1.6%, accompanied by Maruti Suzuki, and IndusInd Bank. TCS closed 0.61% lower ahead of its Q1 results. About 1859 shares have advanced, 1352 shares declined, and 146 are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Metal index was the sole loser, down 0.8 percent. The Nifty Bank and FMCG indices, meanwhile, were the outperformers, up 0.5 percent each. BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended with marginal gains. India VIX was down 4%, giving up 19 levels while Bank Nifty ended at 35,124.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 300 points to 54,527, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 90 points to 16,222

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 300 points to 54,527, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 90 points to 16,222

Friday, July 8, 2022

Indian equity markets started today's(8 July 2022) session firmly higher tracking strength in Asian and the US markets. The BSE Sensex rose 300 points to 54,527, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 90 points to 16,222. M&M, L&T, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Infosys, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, ITC, HCL Tech, and Tech M were the top winners on the Sensex. Coal India, Grasim, and Britannia were the additional top gainers on Nifty. On the downside, Asian Paints, Titan, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Hindalco, and ONGC were the top losers across the two benchmarks. The broader markets also opened in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.3 per cent higher. Sector-wise Nifty Bank, Auto, Financials led sectoral gains. Nifty metals were the sole laggard among sectors. Among stocks, Suven Pharmaceuticals rose 2.6 per cent. The company has received US FDA approval for Glycopyrrolate. Glycopyrrolate is used to treat peptic ulcers in adults.

Titan Shares gains 8 percent after Q1 result

Titan Shares gains 8 percent after Q1 result

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Shares of Tata group firm Titan surged 8 percent to Rs 2,170.95 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade after the company said its total sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2022-23 (Q1FY23) grew 205 percent year-on-year (YoY) led by strong wedding demand and a low base. Its network expansion and campaigns continued to progress well throughout Q1FY23, which was the non-disrupted first quarter in the last three years, said Titan in its quarterly updates. In Q1FY23, jewelry revenue nearly tripled, clocking a growth of 207 percent. The Division had a good start to FY23 with robust sales on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya in May month after 2 years of Covid-induced lockdowns in this period. Both walk-ins and buyers grew in line with revenues whereas ticket size marginally improved compared to Q1FY22, Titan Company said in its exchange filing. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex jumps 427 points, Nifty at 16132.90

Closing bell: Sensex jumps 427 points, Nifty at 16132.90

Thursday, July 7, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 427.49 points or 0.80% at 54,178.46, and the Nifty was up 143.10 points or 0.89% at 16,132.90 for a second straight day, as falling commodity prices eased inflationary concerns. Titan was the top gainer, ending 5.88% higher, followed by Tata Steel, L&T, and IndusInd Bank. Dr Reddy’s was the top laggard, falling 1.3%, accompanied by Nestle India, and Bharti Airtel. About 2201 shares have advanced, 1013 shares declined, and 146 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices in the broader markets edged over 1 percent higher. The Nifty PSU Bank and metal index advanced the most, up 3.4 to 4 percent. The Nifty FMCG index, meanwhile, settled 0.08 percent down. while India's VIX fell 5.28% to give up 20 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 450 points to 54,200, and Nifty advanced 150 points to 16,140

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 450 points to 54,200, and Nifty advanced 150 points to 16,140

Thursday, July 7, 2022

The Indian markets opened gap-up today(7 July 2022), tracking positive cues from overseas amid a sharp fall in crude and strongly extended their previous session's gains. The BSE Sensex rose 450 points to 54,200, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 150 points to 16,140. Titan, Asian Paints, M&M, Kotak Bank, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank led the upmove on the Sensex, while Bharti Airtel was the sole index loser, down 0.5 percent. The broader markets also opened firmly higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained up to 0.8 percent.

Bajaj Finance stock jumps 5% after quarterly result

Bajaj Finance stock jumps 5% after quarterly result

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Bajaj Finance's share price rose 5 percent on July 6 after the company reported better numbers for the quarter that ended June 2022. Bajaj Finance, a leading NBFC company, witnessed a 31% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in its core assets under management in the quarter that ended June 30, 2022. The company's AUM grew from approximately Rs 156,115 crore on 30 June 2021 to Rs 204,000 crore as of 30 June '22. Bajaj Finance witnessed the highest ever quarterly increase in its customer franchise of 2.7 million in the initial quarter of FY23. Customer franchise of the company increased from 50.5 million in June 2021 to 60.3 million in June 2022 and new loans booked during the first quarter of 2023 were 7.4 million compared to last year’s 4.6 million, the company said in a filing to the exchanges. Bajaj Finance continues to remain well-capitalized with a CRAR of ~ 26.2%. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 617 points, Nifty at 15989.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 617 points, Nifty at 15989.80

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 616.62 points or 1.16% at 53,750.97, and the Nifty was up 178.90 points or 1.13% at 15,989.80, aided by a dramatic fall in oil prices and strength in global peers. Asian Paints was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finance, and IndusInd Bank. Tata Steel was the top laggard, accompanied by Power Grid, and NTPC. About 1779 shares have advanced, 1436 shares declined, and 131 are unchanged. From sectors, the Nifty metals index closed flat amid a continuous slide in metal prices. The oil & gas pocket was the sole loser, ending 0.17 percent down. On the other hand, Nifty Auto, FMCG, Realty, and Consumer Durables led the most gains, gaining 2-2.6 percent each. Bank nifty index was above the 34,000 mark while India VIX was in the red but still above 20 levels. The BSE midcap index rose 1.7 percent, and smallcap index added 0.94 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 100 points, Nifty at 15810.85

Closing Bell: Sensex down 100 points, Nifty at 15810.85

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 100.42 points or 0.19% at 53,134.35, and the Nifty was down 24.50 points or 0.15% at 15,810.90.PowerGrid, Shree Cement, Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco, Bajaj Finserv, ONGC, Tata Motors, and HUL were the top gainers on the 50-pack index, while ITC, Wipro, HDFC Life, Britannia Industries, Maruti Suzuki, and M&M were the top draggers. About 1671 shares have advanced, 1538 shares declined, and 150 are unchanged. Overall, the Nifty Metal index was the best performing sectoral index today, up 0.3 percent. On the flipside, the Nifty IT index slipped 0.7 percent, the Power index gained 0.6 percent, while selling was seen in the realty, IT, auto, and banking names. In the broader markets. the BSE MidCap index fell 0.4 percent, but the BSE SmallCap index rose by 0.2 percent.

Tata power to invest Rs 3000 cr to set up solar cell

Tata power to invest Rs 3000 cr to set up solar cell

Monday, July 4, 2022

Indian power giant Tata Power on July 4 Monday announced that it has inked a pact with the Tamil Nadu government to invest Rs 3,000 crore for setting up a new facility to manufacture solar cells and modules in the Tirunelveli district of the state. Tata Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tamil Nadu government to invest about ₹3,000 crores to set up a solar cell, module manufacturing unit in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Both parties pledged to encourage the state's shift to clean energy and employment. Investment in the facility will be made over a 16-month period that will result in the creation of more than 2,000 job opportunities, with the majority of workers in the workforce being female. The MoU was signed by S Krishnan, additional chief secretary to the government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department, and Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power, in the presence of state chief minister M K Stalin and senior officials of the state Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 15835.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 15835.35

Monday, July 4, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 326.84 points or 0.62% at 53,234.77, and the Nifty was up 83.40 points or 0.53% at 15,835.40.ITC was the top gaining stock on Sensex, followed by IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL, and Powergrid. Tata Steel was the top laggard, accompanied by M&M, Cipla, JSW Steel, and TCS. About 1976 shares have advanced, 1330 shares declined, and 171 are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.8 percent and 0.6 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Among sectors, the Nifty FMCG advanced 2.6 percent, bank and capital goods indices rose 1 percent, while the Nifty Metal slipped over 1 percent. India VIX was up 1% just shy of 22 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to start trade on a flattish note

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to start trade on a flattish note

Monday, July 4, 2022

The Indian equity markets are likely to start trade today (4 July 2022) on a flattish note. As of 8:00 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 15,729 levels, indicating a cut of 23-odd points on the Nifty50. However, globally, the US markets closed in positive territory on Friday. Dow Jones advanced 1.05 percent, while the S&P 500 rose 1.06 percent, and NASDAQ Composite was up 0.9 percent. Asia-Pacific markets, too, imitated the positive cues from the US markets and edged higher on Monday morning. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.09 percent and South Korea's Kospi was up 0.2 percent. Back home, macro data and corporate earnings season will steer the markets this week. That apart, among individual stocks, HDFC and HDFC Bank will be in focus after both stock exchanges approved their proposed merger.

Reliance Industries plunge over 8%, on excise duty hike on fuel

Reliance Industries plunge over 8%, on excise duty hike on fuel

Friday, July 1, 2022

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), witnessed a sharp fall after the export tax hike announcement. RIL shares plunged more than 7%, its biggest decline in about 18 months, The sharp drop can be attributed to the government levying additional tax on domestically produced crude oil to take away windfall gains, according to experts. “Reliance is witnessing a sharp fall after the Government has levied taxes on windfall gains made by domestic refineries. The government on Friday announced an increase in taxes on the export of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The centre has also mandated exporters to meet the requirements of the domestic market first. The government has levied a ₹6 per litre tax on exports of petrol and ATF and ₹13 per litre on exports of diesel. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 111 points, Nifty at 15752.05

Closing Bell: Sensex down 111 points, Nifty at 15752.05

Friday, July 1, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 111.01 points or 0.21% at 52907.93, and the Nifty was down 28.30 points or 0.18% at 15752. Benchmark indices staged a smart recovery in the dying hours of trade and even turned positive just a few minutes before closing in the red.ONGC, Reliance Industries Power Grid Corporation, Bajaj Auto, and Bharti Airtel were among the top Nifty losers. ITC, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Britannia Industries, and Cipla were among the gainers on the index. About 1708 shares have advanced, 1503 shares declined, and 144 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.07 percent and 0.46 percent, respectively. Among sectors, the BSE Oil and Gas Index dropped 3.5 percent, and Realty and FMCG indices were up 1-2 percent. Bank Nifty gained 0.34% while India VIX was down 2.7% but still above 21 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to open lower

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to open lower

Friday, July 1, 2022

The Indian equity markets are likely to open lower in trade today(1 July 2022) amid unfavourable global sentiments. As of 7:50 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 15,722 levels, signaling a cut of 50-odd points on the Nifty50. The US markets continued to be under selling pressure yesterday. Fed's tough talks coupled with recession fears eroded investor sentiment and bogged down the S&P 500 to the path of the worst first half of the year since 1970. Both Dow Jones and the S&P 500 shed 0.8 percent each, whereas, NASDAQ Composite lost 1.3 percent. Read more

Ratnamani Metals zooms 16% ahead of record date for bonus shares issues

Ratnamani Metals zooms 16% ahead of record date for bonus shares issues

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Shares of Ratnamani Metals and Tubes Ltd jumped to hit a 52-week high level of ₹1,920 apiece on the BSE in Thursday's early deals as the stock started trading ex-bonus, a day ahead of its record date for the bonus shares issue. The company will issue one bonus share for every two shares held by the existing shareholders. The bonus issue of shares was announced on May 18, 2022. The record date for the bonus issue is July 1. The Bonus Shares will be issued out of Securities Premium Reserve, Free Reserves, Retained Earnings available as at March 31, 2022. The Bonus shares will be credited/dispatched within 2 months from the date of board approval i.e. latest by July 17, 2022, it had said.“The Bonus shares once allotted shall rank pari-passu in all respects and carry the same rights as the existing Equity Shares and shall be entitled to participate in full in any dividend and other corporate action, recommended and declared after the new equity shares are allotted," the company added. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex eends flat down 8.03 points, Nifty at 15780.25

Closing Bell: Sensex eends flat down 8.03 points, Nifty at 15780.25

Thursday, June 30, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 8.03 points or 0.02% at 53018.94, and the Nifty was down 18.80 points or 0.12% at 15780.30, amid weakness in US stock futures and European markets. Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, M&M, and HDFC were among the top index draggers. On the flip side, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd, and L&T were among the top BSE Sensex gainers. About 1336 shares have advanced, 1857 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices shed 0.5 and 0.7 percent, respectively. Sectorally, Nifty Banks and financials were the sole outperformers, ending around 0.5 percent up. On the flip side, metals led losses closing 2 percent down. Other top drags were auto, IT, realty, and PSBs, which cracked a percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets: Likely to open on a muted note

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets: Likely to open on a muted note

Thursday, June 30, 2022

As global cues turn mixed, the Indian equity markets are likely to open on a muted note today(30 June 2022). At 7:54 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 15,740 levels, indicating a cut of over 50 points on the Nifty50. Globally, the US markets closed mixed yesterday (29 June) after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell emphasised the central banks' hawkish stance to tame high inflation. While Dow Jones advanced 0.2 percent, both NASDAQ Composite and the S&P 500 dropped into the negative zone - falling to 0.03 percent and 0.07 percent, respectively. Read more

Route Mobile shares fall as board approves buyback

Route Mobile shares fall as board approves buyback

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Shares of Route Mobile dipped 7 percent to Rs 1,236.65 on the BSE in Wednesday's trade, falling 10 percent in two trading days, after the board approved share buyback via Open Market. Route Mobile's board has approved the buyback by the company of its fully paid-up equity shares at a price not exceeding ₹1,700 per equity share (Maximum Buyback Price) and for an aggregate amount not exceeding ₹120 crores (maximum buyback size), from the shareholders of the company, excluding promoters, promoter group and persons who are in control of the company payable in cash via the 'Open Market' route through the stock exchanges mechanism," Route Mobile said in an exchange filing. The maximum number of shares bought back would be 705,882 which is 1.12% of the total number of paid-up shares of the company. The maximum buyback size represents 9.95 and 7.31 percent of the total paid-up equity share capital and free reserves of the company, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 150 points, Nifty at 15799.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 150 points, Nifty at 15799.10

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

At Close, Benchmark indices ended in the red on June 29 snapped a 4-day winning streak and closed 150 points down or 0.28% at 53026.97, and Nifty was down 0.32% or 51.1 points at 15799.1. HDFC Life, HUL, Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, Tata Consumer Products, Bajaj Finserv, and UPL were the major draggers, down up to 4.5 percent. Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, ITC, and NTPC were the major gainers in the Sensex pack. In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index settled a wee bit in the red, while the BSE MidCap index fell 0.7 percent. Sectorally, most of the indices closed with losses barring the Nifty Oil and Gas index (up 0.9 percent). The Nifty IT, Bank, and FMCG indices dropped over 1 percent each. Among sectors selling was seen in the bank, IT, and FMCG names.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets: A tepid opening is on cards

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets: A tepid opening is on cards

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

As global sentiments turn bearish a tepid opening is on cards for the Indian equity markets today(29 June 2022). At 7:44 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures were quoted at 15,697 levels, indicating a gap-down of over 100 points on the Nifty50. The US equity markets suffered from big cuts in trade on Tuesday. Dow Jones fell 1.5 percent, the S&P 500 dropped 2.01 percent, and NASDAQ Composite slipped 2.9 percent. Meanwhile, investors will keenly watch the US quarterly GDP data today' Markets in Asia-Pacific imitated the sour global mood and fell in trade on Wednesday morning. While Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 0.9 percent, South Korea's Kospi was down 1.5 percent. That apart, prices of crude oil edged higher in trade. Brent Crude jumped 2.5 percent to $117.58 a barrel and WTI Crude added 2 percent to $111.76 a barrel. Read more

India defies global slump with a record dealmaking spree in Q2

India defies global slump with a record dealmaking spree in Q2

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

While dealmaking elsewhere in the world slows to a crawl bankers in India recorded their best-ever quarter for mergers and acquisitions. India saw $82.3 billion pending and completed M&A deals in the second quarter, the highest amount on record, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That’s more than twice as much as the previous record of $38.1 billion in the third quarter of 2019. Globally, M&A volume in the quarter reached $827.6 billion, down 8.7% from the same period in 2021. The surge in India was dominated by HDFC Bank Ltd.’s $60 billion all-stock purchase of Housing Development Finance Corp. in April, combining India’s most valuable bank and largest mortgage lender in the country’s biggest-ever M&A transaction. The move illustrated how India’s flagship companies, facing disruptive trends such as the rise of fintech and climate change, are turning to dealmaking as a tactic to dramatically reshape themselves. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up 16 points, Nifty at 15850.20

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up 16 points, Nifty at 15850.20

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 16.17 points or 0.03% at 53,177.45, and the Nifty was up 18.20 points or 0.11% at 15,850.20. as the benchmark indices whipsawed wildly in the intra-day trade before ending flat with a positive bias. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top Sensex gainer, up 2.84% on the closing bell. Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Dr Reddy’s were other top gainers. Titan was the top laggard, down 3.39%, followed by Asian Paints, and Bajaj Finserv. About 1737 shares have advanced, 1460 shares declined, and 139 are unchanged. The Nifty MidCap added 0.3 percent, but the Nifty SmallCap fell by an equal percentage. Among major sectoral indices, the Nifty Metal index advanced around 2 percent, while the Nifty Private Bank index dropped 0.8 percent.

M&M stock hits all time high on hopes of strong domestic demand

M&M stock hits all time high on hopes of strong domestic demand

Monday, June 27, 2022

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra hit a new high of Rs 1,095, up 2.3 percent on the BSE in Monday’s trade, and outperformed the market on a strong business outlook. In the past week, the stock rallied 12 percent, With this, M&M has zoomed 63 percent over three and a half months. Earlier, the stock had hit a 52-week low of Rs 671 on March 8, 2022.M&M is a conglomerate with a presence in auto, IT, financial services, logistics, hospitality, and real estate among others. At a standalone level, it is India’s largest tractor manufacturer with around 40 percent market share in FY22 and the second-largest commercial vehicle (CV) maker. The management said the company is witnessing strong bookings and have a robust pipeline. We announced the launch of Scorpio-N, which is generating very high-interest levels and promises to be yet another blockbuster from Mahindra. The company’s commercial vehicles have also registered strong growth across segments. . Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 433 points, Nifty at 15832.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 433 points, Nifty at 15832.05

Monday, June 27, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 433.30 points or 0.82% at 53,161.28, and the Nifty was up 132.70 points or 0.85% at 15,832, rallied for a third straight day, as prospects of a slowing economic growth fanned hopes that global central banks may go slow on interest rate hikes. Larsen & Toubro was the top Sensex gainer, up 2.99%, followed by HCL Technologies, Infosys, Coal India, and Tech Mahindra. Kotak Mahindra bank dropped 0.45% as the worst Sensex stock, accompanied by Reliance Industries and Titan. About 2311 shares have advanced, 1030 shares declined, and 140 are unchanged. The Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1 percent and 2 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Sectorally, the broad-based rally saw the Nifty Auto index ending with a 2-per cent gain and the Nifty Metal index with a 1.6-per cent rally. All the sectoral indices closed with green. India VIX regained 21 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 700 points to 53,335, while Nifty gained 180 points to 15,880

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 700 points to 53,335, while Nifty gained 180 points to 15,880

Monday, June 27, 2022

The Indian markets were firmly higher in early trades today(27 June 2022) tracking strength in the US and Asia. The BSE Sensex rose 700 points to 53,335, while the NSE Nifty gained 180 points to 15,880. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also sat in the positive territory, rising 1 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively. Sector-wise also all pockets moved higher. Nifty IT and metals led the gains, rising over 2 percent each. Banks, Auto, Financials, and Realty also gained over 1 percent each. Among stocks, Hindustan Copper gained over 2 percent. The state-owned company will meet on Thursday to consider a proposal to raise up to Rs 500 crore via debentures. SBI cards rose 3 percent after the company's May credit card spending rose by 8 percent from April.

Nazara Technologies surged 20 percent as stock trades ex-bonus

Nazara Technologies surged 20 percent as stock trades ex-bonus

Friday, June 24, 2022

Shares of leading online mobile gaming company Nazara Technologies surged almost 20% in Friday's intraday trade after the stock adjusted for the bonus issue on June 24, 2022. The surge in stock price comes after the gaming company announced a share split in 1: 1 ratio. The record date for the Nazara Technologies split has been fixed as June 27, 2022. The stock closed at Rs 623.3, up 20 percent against the previous close of Rs 520.90, "It is hereby informed that the Board of Directors of the Company has fixed Monday, June 27, 2022, as the Record Date, for the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility of shareholders for issuance of Bonus Equity Shares of the Company which means a person having a share of Nazara Technologies by the closing of June 27 is eligible to get a bonus share in the proportion of one new fully paid-up equity shares of Rs 4/- each for every One fully paid up an existing equity share of Rs 4/- each held," Nazara Tech had said in an exchange filing. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex jump 462 points, Nifty at 15699.25

Closing Bell: Sensex jump 462 points, Nifty at 15699.25

Friday, June 24, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 462.26 points or 0.88% at 52,727.98, and the Nifty was up 142.60 points or 0.92% at 15,699.30. M&M, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, and HUL were among the top Nifty gainers. The losers were Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, and Coal India. About 2332 shares have advanced, 899 shares declined, and 133 are unchanged. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 1.4 percent and 1.76 percent, respectively. Among sectors, auto, oil & gas, power, bank, metal, and FMCG indices were up 1 percent each, while selling was seen in the IT names. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee ended marginally lower at 78.34 per dollar on Friday versus the previous closing of 78.31 against the greenback.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 500 points to 52,800, and Nifty advanced 150 points to 15,710

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 500 points to 52,800, and Nifty advanced 150 points to 15,710

Friday, June 24, 2022

In tune with positive global cues across the US and Asian equities, the Indian markets opened firmly higher today(24 June 2022). The BSE Sensex rose 500 points to 52,800, and the NSE Nifty advanced 150 points to 15,710. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, ICICI, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, HUL, and Ultratech Cement led gains on the Sensex, gaining up to 2.7 percent. ONGC and Apollo Hospitals were the additional winners on the Nifty. Tech M and Asian Paints were the only losers on the two benchmarks. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, rising up to 1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 443 points, Nifty at 15556.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 443 points, Nifty at 15556.65

Thursday, June 23, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 443.19 points or 0.86% at 52,265.72, and the Nifty was up 143.40 points or 0.93% at 15,556.70. Maruti Suzuki, Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, M&M, and Tata Motors were the top Nifty gainers, advancing between 3.5 percent and 6.7 percent. On the downside, Coal India, Reliance Industries, Power Grid, Grasim, and NTPC fell over 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent. About 2037 shares have advanced, 1188 shares declined, and 123 are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices outrun the frontline indices, rising up to 1.4%. The Nifty Auto index was the only notable gainer, closing nearly 4 percent higher. Other indices added up to 2 percent, except the Nifty PSB index which closed 0.25 percent down.

Sensex on flatline at 51,972 level, while Nifty held the 15,400-mark

Sensex on flatline at 51,972 level, while Nifty held the 15,400-mark

Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Indian markets opened flat today(23 June 2022) tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex was around the flatline at the 51,972 level, while the NSE Nifty held the 15,400 mark. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Airtel, Wipro, TCS, Maruti, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints, M&M, and Dr Reddy's were the top gainers, up to 2 percent higher. Hero Moto and Bajaj Auto rose 4 percent and 3 percent, respectively, on the Nifty. Titan, PowerGrid, Reliance, Apollo Hospitals, ONGC, and SBI Life, meanwhile, were the top laggards on the two benchmarks. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were in the positive territory, up to 0.4 percent higher. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 709 points, Nifty at 15413.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 709 points, Nifty at 15413.30

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Stock markets were back on the downtrend after a two-day hiatus, as a lack of triggers erased momentum. At Close, the Sensex was down 709.54 points or 1.35% at 51,822.53, and the Nifty was down 225.50 points or 1.44% at 15,413.30, amid weak global cues. Hindalco Industries, UPL, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Wipro were among the top Nifty losers. The gainers were BPCL, Hero MotoCorp, TCS, Maruti Suzuki, and Power Grid Corporation. About 1218 shares have advanced, 2025 shares declined, and 105 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap100 and SmallCap100 indices fell up to 1.6 percent. On the sectoral front, all the key indices closed in the red with the Nifty Metal index down 5 per cent, and Nifty Oil & Gas index 2 per cent.

KEC International jumps over 5% on securing multiple orders

KEC International jumps over 5% on securing multiple orders

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

KEC International soared to a high of Rs 381.65 in intra-day trades on the BSE, up 5.5 percent from its previous close on strong volume after the company reported multiple orders of Rs 1,092 crore across its various businesses.KEC International's transmission and distribution (T&D) business has secured orders for T&D projects in India, the Middle East, and the Americas. Railway’s business has secured an order for 2x25 kV overhead electrification & associated works for speed up-gradation under their mission ‘Raftaar’ in India. The civil business has secured orders in the residential, industrial, and defense segments in India. And cables business has secured orders for various types of cables in India and overseas. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensgains 934 points, Nifty at 15638.80

Closing Bell: Sensgains 934 points, Nifty at 15638.80

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 934.23 points or 1.81% at 52,532.07, and the Nifty was up 288.60 points or 1.88% at 15,638.80. as Global equities climbed for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, taking solace in US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments that a recession in the United States is not "inevitable". Titan, Hindalco, JSW Steel, Coal India, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, SBI, ONGC, TCS, Eicher Motors, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Infosys, and Wipro gained in the range of 2.5% to 6%. Only Nestle India and Apollo Hospitals declined up to 0.1 percent on the Nifty50 index. About 2428 shares have advanced, 819 shares declined, and 125 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with IT, metal, oil & gas, power, realty, and PSU Bank up 3-6 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index added 2.4 percent, while the BSE SmallCap index edged 3 percent higher.

India facing twin deficit problem due to commodity prices, subsidy: FinMin

India facing twin deficit problem due to commodity prices, subsidy: FinMin

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

The finance ministry yesterday(20 June 2022) cautioned the re-emergence of the twin deficit problem in the economy, with higher commodity prices and rising subsidy burden leading to an increase in both fiscal deficit and current account deficit. It’s also the first time the government has explicitly talked about the possibility of fiscal slippage in the current fiscal year. Read more

Investors should sell stocks on a rally: Chris Wood

Investors should sell stocks on a rally: Chris Wood

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Markets have found it tough to cling to higher ground. CHRISTOPHER WOOD, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies advises that investors should look to sell stocks on a rally in the short term. What will see the markets rally is a sudden end to the Russia – Ukraine conflict as it will ease supply pressure across commodities, he tells. He also suggested that the bet for a sustained equity market rally before the 2022 end is a possible change in the US Fed's language.

Vedanta shares plunge after company puts Tuticorin copper smelter plant on sale

Vedanta shares plunge after company puts Tuticorin copper smelter plant on sale

Monday, June 20, 2022

Shares of the multinational mining company Vedanta tanked nearly 12 percent to their fresh 52-week low to Rs R221.8 today after the firm invited expression of Interest (EoI) for its Tuticorin-based smelter, which has been shut since mid-2018, following a Tamil Nadu government order. The plant has been shut since May 2018 after a police firing killed 13 people during a protest against environmental pollution allegedly caused by the plant. The last day to submit EoI is July 4, and the bids have been invited in conjunction with Axis Capital. Plant units, including oxygen generation facility as well as residential homes, are also part of the sale offer. The plant has faced closures over alleged violations of environmental norms, as per the advertisement."Interested and financially competent parties shall submit an expression of interest along with a company profile and other relevant credentials latest by 1800 hours, 4th July 2022," Vedanta said in a newspaper advertisement on Monday. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 237 points, Nifty at 15350.15

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 237 points, Nifty at 15350.15

Monday, June 20, 2022

The Sensex was up 237.42 points or 0.46% at 51,597.84. The Nifty was up 56.70 points or 0.37% at 15,350.20 after fluctuating between losses and gains, indices managed to end on a positive note in the highly volatile session. HUL, HDFC, Apollo Hospitals, Asian Paints, and UltraTech Cement were among the top Nifty gainers. At the same time, the losers were ONGC, Tata Steel, UPL, Hindalco Industries, and Coal India. About 673 shares have advanced, 2663 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal, and Oil and Gas indices sunk over 3 percent each, while the PSB index dropped over 2 percent. On the higher side, the Nifty FMCG index added around 2 percent. BSE midcap index shed 1.4 percent and smallcap index fell 3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 170 points to 51,537 and the Nifty moved 30 points higher to 15,320

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 170 points to 51,537 and the Nifty moved 30 points higher to 15,320

Monday, June 20, 2022

After an extremely negative week, the key benchmark indices started today's(20 June 2022) session with tepid gains amid subdued global sentiment. The BSE Sensex gained 170 points to 51,537 and the NSE Nifty50 moved 30 points higher to 15,320. Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, HUL Bajaj Finance, Wipro, TCS, and HDFC twins were the top winners on the Sensex. Tata Motors and Apollo Hospitals were the additional gainers on the Nifty. Whereas Tata Steel, PowerGrid, Coal India, ONCC, JSW Steel, and Hindalco were the top losers across the two benchmarks, down up to 4.5 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, opened in the red. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.2 percent lower. Read more

Reliance Considering Buying Out Revlon In US

Reliance Considering Buying Out Revlon In US

Friday, June 17, 2022

Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is considering buying out Revlon Inc in the United States, days after the cosmetics giant filed for bankruptcy, business channel ET Now reported on Friday, citing sources. Mukesh Ambani-led Indian oil-to-retail conglomerate is now mulling bidding for a cosmetics maker that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. Reliance has pushed its way into the fashion and personal care space in recent months as it diversifies away from its mainstay oil business. It has already established a foothold in the telecom and retail sectors. Shares of Revlon jumped 20% to $2.36 in premarket trade following the report. Reliance was up 1.9% in the Mumbai market. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 135 points, Nifty at 15293.50

Closing Bell: Sensex down 135 points, Nifty at 15293.50

Friday, June 17, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 135.37 points or 0.26% at 51,360.42, and the Nifty was down 67.10 points or 0.44% at 15,293.50, as investors remained worried about the global growth outlook. Bajaj Finance was the top S&P BSE Sensex gainer, up 3 percent. It was followed by Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, ITC, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, among others. About 1082 shares have advanced, 2162 shares declined, and 95 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto was down 1.2 percent, Nifty FMCG fell 1 percent, Nifty IT lost 1.5 percent, and Nifty Pharma 2.2 percent. While Nifty Bank was up 0.4 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices underperformed the benchmarks and slipped up to 0.9 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 400 points to 51,081, while Nifty shed 117 points to 15,240

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 400 points to 51,081, while Nifty shed 117 points to 15,240

Friday, June 17, 2022

The Indian markets opened lower today (17 June 2022), following a sharp selloff the previous day amid lingering global weakness. The BSE Sensex fell 400 points to 51,081, while the NSE Nifty shed 117 points to 15,240. On the Sensex, Wipro, TCS, HCL Tech, Titan, Tech M, IndusInd Bank, HDFC and Asian Paints led losses, down up to 2.6 per cent. Britannia, Tata Motors and HDFC Life were among losers on the Nifty. Read more

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways drop up to 6%

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways drop up to 6%

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Shares of aviation companies were under pressure as InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo airlines, SpiceJet, and Jetairways slipped up to 6.5 percent on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade amid concerns of weak earnings due to rising fuel prices and falling rupee against the dollar. After the recent hike, jet fuel prices have reached an all-time high. For domestic airlines, ATF cost Rs 1,41,232.87 per kl in Delhi; Rs 1,46,322.23 per kl in Kolkata; Rs 1,40,092.74 per kl in Mumbai; and Rs 1,46,215.85 per kl in Chennai.Earlier, in May, ATF prices rose five percent to Rs 1.23 lakh per kilolitre in the national capital. The airline's CMD Ajay Singh said that aviation turbine fuel prices have gone up by more than 120 percent since June 2021, while adding this increase in ATF is sustainable for airlines, and central and state governments need to take action to reduce taxes. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1046 points, Nifty at 15360.60

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1046 points, Nifty at 15360.60

Thursday, June 16, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 1,045.60 points or 1.99% at 51,495.79, and the Nifty was down 331.60 points or 2.11% at 15,360.60, as investors read through the fine print of the US Federal Reserve's policy statement. Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Maruti Suzuki India, and ICICI Bank. Power Grid was the top laggard, accompanied by Bharti Airtel and Nestle India. About 607 shares have advanced, 2680 shares declined, and 97 shares are unchanged. Cyclical sectors were the worst hit amid fears of a global slowdown with the Nifty Metal index cracking 5 percent. The Nifty Realty, Auto, Bank, and IT indices fell over 2 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices declined up to 2.87 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 568 points to 53,109, while Nifty at 15,860, higher by 170 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 568 points to 53,109, while Nifty at 15,860, higher by 170 points

Thursday, June 16, 2022

The markets in India opened with strong gains today(16 June 2022) after global equities cheered the 75 bps rate hike by the US Fed overnight. The BSE Sensex rose 568 points to 53,109, while the NSE Nifty was at 15,860, higher by 170 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Reliance, Bajaj twins, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, SBI, Titan, and Axis Bank led gains, rising up to 2 percent. BPCL, Tata Motors, and Coal India were the additional winners on the Nifty. On the flipside, PowerGrid, Nestle, Dr. Reddy's, HUL, Bharti Airtel, and ONGC were the handful of losers on the two benchmarks. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 152 points, Nifty at 15692.15

Closing Bell: Sensex down 152 points, Nifty at 15692.15

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 152.18 points or 0.29% at 52,541.39, and the Nifty was down 39.90 points or 0.25% at 15,692.20, as investors booked profit ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, due later tonight. Bajaj Finserv was up 4.24% as the best performing Sensex stock, followed by Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and L&T. In the red were NTPC, Infosys, Reliance Industries, and HUL. About 1730 shares have advanced, 1484 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added around 0.5 percent each. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index, capital goods, and pharma gained the most and closed nearly a percent higher, while the Nifty Metal fell 0.7 percent, While selling is seen in the power, IT, oil & gas, realty, and FMCG. India VIX ended in the red

Paytm share rises on loan disbursements

Paytm share rises on loan disbursements

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Shares of One 97 Communications, which operates Paytm, jumped 3 percent to Rs 624 apiece on BSE on June 15 after the fintech major reported rapid growth in its lending business, with loan disbursals in the April-May period jumping 471 to percent compared with the corresponding period a year ago. Paytm shares gained on the company's strong operating update. The stock price has been reeling under pressure ever since it was listed on the stock exchanges in November last year. Paytm stock price has lost 60 percent from its listing price and more than 70 percent from its IPO price of Rs 2,150 apiece. The digital payments company said its lending unit was at an annualized run rate of more than Rs 23,000 crore ($3 billion at $1 = Rs 75) of loan disbursements in May, as it continued to gain momentum in its operating performance. Read more

Govt to auction 5G spectrum (total of 72097.85 MHz ) for 20 years

Govt to auction 5G spectrum (total of 72097.85 MHz ) for 20 years

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The Union Cabinet yesterday (14 June 2022) cleared the auction for 5G airwaves paving the way for the auction and commercial launch of next-generation telecom services this year. The cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday approved the Department of Telecom's proposal for the auction of 72 GHz of spectrum for a 20-year-period. It also decided to “enable the development and setting up of private captive networks to spur a new wave of innovations in industry 4.0 applications". “A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years will be put to auction to be held by the end of July 2022. The auction will be held for spectrum in various bands (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz), Mid (3300 MHz), and High (26 GHz) frequency bands,” the government said in a press release today (15 June 2022). Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 60 points to 52,743, while Nifty was at 15,754, higher by 22 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 60 points to 52,743, while Nifty was at 15,754, higher by 22 points

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The markets in India opened flat today(15 June 2022) tracking mixed global cues ahead of the US Fed policy outcome later tonight. The BSE Sensex rose 60 points to 52,743, while the NSE Nifty was at 15,754, higher by 22 points. Tata Steel, Bajaj twins, M&M, Wipro, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, SBI, and Maruti were the top gainers on the 30-share Sensex. Tata Motors, Grasim, and Apollo Hospitals were the additional winners on the Nifty. HUL, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, HDFC twins, Nestle, BPCL, Britannia, and Titan, meanwhile, were the top losers on the two frontline indices. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 153 points, Nifty at 15732.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 153 points, Nifty at 15732.10

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 153.13 points or 0.29% at 52,693.57, and the Nifty was down 42.30 points or 0.27% at 15,732.10, as investors anticipated aggressive rate hikes by central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, to tame multi-year high inflation. Bajaj Auto was the worst-performing Sensex stock, falling 4.71%, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Reliance Industries. Up with gains were NTPC, Ultratech Cement, Bharti Airtel, and M&M. About 1506 shares have advanced, 1730 shares declined, and 132 shares are unchanged. IT, metals, and pharma stocks ended higher in the range of 0.15 percent to 0.9 percent on the NSE. In the broader markets, the Nifty SmallCap index fell 0.23 percent, while the Nifty midcap index shed 0.14 percent. While India's VIX fell 2.15% and gave up 22 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 52,677, while Nifty slipped 40 points to 15,730

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 52,677, while Nifty slipped 40 points to 15,730

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The Indian markets opened with nominal losses today (14 June 2022) as a global sell-off continued overnight in the US and across Asia this morning. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 52,677, while the NSE Nifty slipped 40 points to 15,730. Tech M, Asian Paints, HDFC twins, Wipro, Infosys, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Bank led losses on the Sensex, while Tata Motors, HDFC Life, and HeroMoto Corp were the additional laggards on the Nifty. On the upside, Bharti Airtel, M&M, L&T, NTPC, PowerGrid, Dr. Reddy's, Tata Steel, ITC, Adani Ports, and Grasim were the top gainers, lending strength to the benchmarks. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1456 points, Nifty at 15774.40

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1456 points, Nifty at 15774.40

Monday, June 13, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 1,457 points or 2.68% at 52,846.70, and the Nifty was down 427.40 points or 2.64% at 15,774.40, as investors across the world shunned risky assets. The havoc comes after May's US inflation print, at a 40-year high of 8.6 percent, reignited fears that central banks will be forced into aggressive monetary policy tightening. Nestle India was the only Nifty company that ended 0.5% higher. The top laggards were Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindalco, Tech M, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, NTPC, and TCS. In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 declined 2.9 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively. Sectorally, all the indices sunk on the NSE with the Nifty IT and Media indices sliding 4 percent each, and the Nifty Bank tanking over 3 percent

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slumped over 1,500 points as it slipped below the 53,000 level and Nifty shed 400 points to moved below 15,800

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slumped over 1,500 points as it slipped below the 53,000 level and Nifty shed 400 points to moved below 15,800

Monday, June 13, 2022

The Indian equity markets cracked on the bourses today(13 June 2022), bleeding under global pressure. The S&P BSE Sensex slumped over 1,500 points as it slipped below the 53,000 level and the Nifty50 shed 400 points to move below 15,800. All sectors also held steep losses led by Nifty PSBs that cracked 4 percent. Nifty Realty, Banks, and Financials were the next top losers, sliding 3 percent each. The broader markets were also in tandem with the frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices tanked 2.3 and 2.4 percent, respectively. LIC slips 4% as anchor investor lock-in ends; down 28% from the issue price. In the currency market, the rupee yet again slumped to an all-time low as it breached the 78/$- mark.

IIFL Finance rallies 8% after ADIA picks 20% stake in home finance business

IIFL Finance rallies 8% after ADIA picks 20% stake in home finance business

Friday, June 10, 2022

Shares of IIFL Finance rallied 8 percent to Rs 356.70 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority picked a 20 percent stake in the company's home finance business.“IIFL Home Finance on Thursday, June 9, 2022, has entered into definitive agreements for raising Rs 2,200 crore of primary capital for a 20 percent stake from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ADIA,” IIFL Finance said in a statement. The deal completion is subject to regulatory approvals."This investment aims to support the company for its next phase of growth, as it meets the significant demand in India's large, under-served and fast-growing affordable housing finance market," Hamad Shahwan Aldhaheri, Executive Director of the Private Equities Department at ADIA said.IIFL Home Finance proposes to use the additional capital to continue its granular expansion strategy into new markets to address the significant and growing demand for housing loans. Read more

Clcosing Bell: Sensex tanks 1017 points, Nifty at 16201.80

Clcosing Bell: Sensex tanks 1017 points, Nifty at 16201.80

Friday, June 10, 2022

At Close, Sensex is down 1,017 points or 1.84 percent, closed at 54303.44, and Nifty is down 276 points or 1.68 percent and closed at 16201.80, as investors fretted over longer-than-expected sticky inflation, coupled with aggressive monetary policy tightening. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Wipro, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra were among the top BSE Sensex losers. On the flip side, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Titan Company, IndusInd Bank, and Nestle India were among BSE Sensex gainers. On the sectoral front, the Nifty Bank index lost 1.7 percent to settle at 34,484. Sectorally, all but Nifty FMCG ended the session in the red. The losses were led by the Nifty IT, Oil & Gas, Private Bank, and Financial Services indices as they fell 2 percent each. India VIX, the volatility index, was up 2.3 percent to finish at 19.6 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 428 points, Nifty at 16478.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 428 points, Nifty at 16478.10

Thursday, June 9, 2022

At Close, Sensex gained 428 points or 0.78 percent and closed at 55320.28 Nifty up 122 points or 0.74 percent, and closed at 16478.10, as hefty buying emerged in energy, pharma, FMCG, and IT shares. On Sensex, Reliance Industries was the top gainer, up 2.6%, followed by Dr. Reddy’s, Bajaj Auto, and Bharti Airtel. Tata Steel fell 3.84% to end as the worst-performing Sensex stock, accompanied by Ultratech Cement, and NTPC.In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices added up to 0.5 percent. India VIX, the volatility gauge, closed 3.53% lower, just above 19 levels. Bank Nifty was up with gains, IT stocks, private banks, and pharma stocks shine

World Bank cuts India's GDP forecast to 7.5% for FY23

World Bank cuts India's GDP forecast to 7.5% for FY23

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The World Bank on Tuesday cut India's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.5% from 8 percent as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions taper recovery. This is the second time that the World Bank has revised its GDP growth forecast for the country in the current fiscal. In April, it had cut the forecast from 8.7 percent to 8 percent and is now at 7.5 percent. "In India, growth is forecast to edge down to 7.5% in the fiscal year 2022/23, with headwinds from rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions offsetting buoyancy in the recovery of services consumption from the pandemic," the World Bank said in its latest issue of the Global Economic Prospects. The World Bank said that growth will be supported by fixed investment undertaken by the private sector and by the government, which has introduced incentives and reforms to improve the business climate. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 16356.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 16356.25

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

At Close, Sensex is down 215 points or 0.39 percent lower at 54,892.49, and Nifty was down 60 points and ended at 16,356.25. The markets exhibited a high amount of volatility as the RBI hiked the repo rate hike by 50 basis points. Tata Steel, State Bank of India (SBI), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, TCS, Titan Company, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki were top index gainers. On the contrary, Bharti Airtel was the top drag, followed by ITC, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Asian Paints, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank among others. Among the broader market, the BSE Midcap and the Smallcap indices also ended with minor losses. The BSE Telecom index shed 1.6 percent. The Energy and FMCG indices were down a percent each. On the positive front, the BSE Realty index surged nearly 2 percent. Nifty Bank fell 0.14 percent to settle at 34,946.15

RBI raises repo rate to 4.9%; GDP growth estimate for FY23 at 7.2

RBI raises repo rate to 4.9%; GDP growth estimate for FY23 at 7.2

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today(8 June 20 22) raised the repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.9 percent (bps), citing inflation concerns. It has also decided to remain focused on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure that inflation remains within the target going forward while supporting growth. The committee has decided to retain the GDP growth estimate for FY23 at 7.2 percent, said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. On the assumption of a normal monsoon in 2022 and average crude oil price of $105 per barrel, inflation is projected at 6.7 percent in 2022-23, with Q1 at 7.5 percent; Q2 at 7.4 percent; Q3 at 6.2 percent; and Q4 at 5.8 percent, with risks evenly balanced. Read more

To India’s mortgage-to-GDP ratio to cross 20 per cent, housing loans will have to grow exponentially:Deepak Parekh, chairman of HDFC Ltd

To India’s mortgage-to-GDP ratio to cross 20 per cent, housing loans will have to grow exponentially:Deepak Parekh, chairman of HDFC Ltd

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Deepak Parekh, chairman of HDFC Ltd, today(7 June 2022) said he expected the regulator’s view on HDFC’s proposed merger with HDFC Bank to be fair and judicious, asking the stakeholders to be patient. In his note to shareholders in the annual report, the HDFC patriarch said after 45 glorious years of providing homes to millions of customers, the time was right for HDFC to find a new home. In April, HDFC and HDFC Bank announced a plan for an all-stock merger deal, for which all the regulatory approvals were expected in 15-18 months. HDFC Bank has requested the Reserve Bank of India more time to meet several regulatory requirements like cash reserve ratio, statutory liquidity ratio, and priority-sector lending targets. Read more

MRPL, Chennai Petroleum soar up to 19%, Hit All-Time High

MRPL, Chennai Petroleum soar up to 19%, Hit All-Time High

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

In a choppy market on Tuesday, Shares of Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals (MRPL) and Chennai Petroleum Corporation (CPCL) rallied up to 19 percent and hit their respective 52-week highs of Rs 108.6 apiece and Rs 383 apiece. In the past three months, CPCL has zoomed 234 percent and MRPL has surged 145 percent, as against a 4 percent rise in the benchmark index, on strong earnings. A combined 24 million shares changed hands at the MRPL counter, and 8.02 million shares on CPCL on the NSE and BSE. The stock exchanges had also revised circuit limit on these stocks from 5 percent todayMRPL is a subsidiary of the state-owned giant ONGC (NS: ONGC) and CPCL is a subsidiary of Indian Oil (NS: IOC) Corporation. Shares of the two refineries soared on expectations of a strong business outlook, after the Asian benchmark, Singapore Gross Refining Margins (a key gauge) rallied to its lifetime high of $25.2/barrel, as the demand for refined products rose globally, giving a push to Indian refiners. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 568 points, Nifty at 16416.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 568 points, Nifty at 16416.35

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 567.98 points or 1.02% at 55107.34and the Nifty was down 153.20 points or 0.92% at 16416.30. as investors booked profit in equities a day ahead of the RBI's monetary policy outcome. Only Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and Axis Bank were trading in the green. Top index losers were Titan Company, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). Consumer durables, realty, IT, and financials were the worst hit. Except for the Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Oil & Gas indices, all the sectoral indices were ruling negatively. Nifty Bank index fell 0.7 percent to 35,056.65. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dropped up to 0.88 percent in the broader market.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 600 points to 55,050, while Nifty shed 180 points to slip below 16,400

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 600 points to 55,050, while Nifty shed 180 points to slip below 16,400

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices extended losses in early deals today(7 June 2022) tracking subdued sentiment overseas. The BSE Sensex fell 600 points to 55,050, while the NSE Nifty shed 180 points to slip below 16,400. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the negative territory, down up to 1 percent. Sectorwise, consumer durables, financials, auto, realty, and banks led losses on the Nifty, down up to 2 percent. Nifty IT and FMCG were other notable losers. Among stocks, shares of PB Fintech, which operates online insurance broker Policybazaar and loan marketplace Paisabazaar, plunged 10 percent on the BSE after Yashish Dahiya, chairman executive and CEO of the company revealed his plan to sell up to 3.77 million equity shares through an open market.

LIC share price fall all time low, M-Cap Below Rs 5 Lakh Crore

LIC share price fall all time low, M-Cap Below Rs 5 Lakh Crore

Monday, June 6, 2022

Shares of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) hit an all-time low, falling 3 percent to Rs 776.1, on the BSE on Monday, which is 18 percent down from its IPO issue price of ₹ 949. With the fall in share prices, the market capitalization of the company also fell below Rs 5 lakh crore to Rs 4.98 lakh crore. It is now the seventh most valuable company in the country. LIC share is trading in the red for the fifth straight session. The scrip has slumped by around 7 percent in the last five sessions The decline in LIC shares is far sharper than the general decline in the market.LIC shares got listed on the stock exchanges on May 17. Since its listing, the scrip has closed in the positive four sessions. For the rest of the days, it witnessed selling pressure. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 380 points, Nifty at 16569.55

Closing Bell: Sensex down 380 points, Nifty at 16569.55

Monday, June 6, 2022

At Close, Sensex recouped 379 points from the day's low and ended 94 points or 0.2 percent down at 55,675, while NSE Nifty 50 index finished trade at 16569.55, down 0.1 percent. Tata Steel was the top gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, and ICICI Bank among others. On the contrary, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever, and Sun Pharma were top draggers. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index dipped 0.15 percent, while the BSE SmallCap shed 0.54 percent. India VIX rose 1.13 percent to 20.20 levels. Realty and capital goods, FMCG, and IT stocks are top losers. Metals, private banks, and auto players are the gainers.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 300 points to 55,438, and Nifty slipped 90 points to 16,500

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 300 points to 55,438, and Nifty slipped 90 points to 16,500

Monday, June 6, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices held minor cuts in today's(6 June 2022) session tracking weakness in global markets as investors raised bets of steeper rate hikes by the US Fed, following positive unemployment data on Friday. In early deals, the BSE Sensex was down 300 points to 55,438, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 90 points to 16,500. IT stocks led losses on the Sensex with Wipro, Tech M, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech dropping 1-2 percent. Bajaj twins, HUL, and Asian Paints were the other notable laggards. The broader markets also opened in the red. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.2 percent lower. Sectorally, Nifty IT, Media, Metals, PSBs, and Realty indices suffered the maximum losses, each down over 1 percent. Other pockets were also in red.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 49 points, Nifty at 16584.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 49 points, Nifty at 16584.30

Friday, June 3, 2022

At Close, the Sensex index fell 664 points from the day's high to close at 55,769, down 49 points or 0.09 percent. and the Nifty50 shed 44 points to 16,584, amid the volatile session and selling pressure. Reliance Industries (RIL) was the top gainer, followed by Infosys, L&T, HCL Technologies, and Sun Pharma. The top laggards were Ramco Cement, ACC, Nuvoco Vistas, and Grasim. About two shares declined for every share rising on the NSE. The Nifty Auto index was the worst hit as it shed around 1.8 percent, while the Nifty Bank, Metal, PSU/Private Banks, and Realty indices fell up to 1 percent each. The Nifty IT index was the only gainer, up 0.45 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 1.45 percent and 1.16 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex closed at 55,818, up 437 points while Nifty settled tad below the 16,650-mark at 16,628, up 105 points

Closing Bell: Sensex closed at 55,818, up 437 points while Nifty settled tad below the 16,650-mark at 16,628, up 105 points

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Indian benchmark indices settled near the day's high-level today(2, June 2022), rallying for the first time in three days. After a weak start, the S&P BSE Sensex staged a one-way upmove and closed at 55,818, up 437 points or 0.79 percent. This was 683 points higher than the day's low of 55,135. On the NSE, the Nifty50 settled a tad below the 16,650-mark at 16,628, up 105 points or 0.64 percent. Reliance Industries (RIL) was the biggest contributor, accounting for over 65 percent of today's gains, as its shares surged 3.6 percent. Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, Infosys, TCS, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel were the other notable gainers on the 30-pack index. On the downside, HDFC, PowerGrid, HUL, HDFC Bank, L&T, and Kotak Bank capped the upside. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 327 points to 54,077, while Nifty climbed 84 points to 16,110

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 327 points to 54,077, while Nifty climbed 84 points to 16,110

Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started today’s(26 May 2022) session on a positive note following a rally in US markets overnight. The BSE Sensex rose 327 points to 54,077, while the NSE Nifty climbed 84 points to 16,110. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, TCS, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, and SBI were the top gainers, gaining up to 1 percent. Hindalco was the additional winner on Nifty, up 1.5 percent. HUL, Bharti Airtel, NTPC, M&M, L&T, BPCL, ONGC, and Apollo Hospitals, meanwhile, were the top losers on the two benchmarks. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, rising up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex around the flatline, holding 54,050 while Nifty at 16,130

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex around the flatline, holding 54,050 while Nifty at 16,130

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The key benchmark indices in Indian markets erased all opening gains and turned flat in today's(25 May 2022) trade amid muted global sentiment. The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 were around the flatline, holding 54,050, and 16,130 levels, respectively. Asian Paints, IT majors-TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Tech M, and HCL Tech were the top losers on the 30-share index, slipping 1-3 percent. The broader markets were underperforming the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices pared gains and fell 0.8 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively. Sector-wise, banking indices on BSE- bankex, finance, and private bank- rose 1 percent each, leading to the gains. While Nifty IT extended its fall, down 2 percent tracking Nasdaq's losses on Tuesday.

ITC rallies 5% in weak market on strong Q4 results

ITC rallies 5% in weak market on strong Q4 results

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Shares of ITC hit an over three-year high of Rs 279.15, surging 5 percent on the BSE in a weak market after the company reported strong results with around 9 percent cigarette volume growth in the March quarter (Q4FY22). FMCG-cigarette-to-hotel major ITC on Wednesday reported a year-on-year consolidated net profit of Rs 4,196 crore, up 11.7 percent in the quarter ended 31 March 2022. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,755.47 crore in the year-ago period. The revenue from operations for the period came at Rs 17,754.02 crore, up 15 percent in the March quarter. The company had posted a revenue of Rs 15404.37 crore in the corresponding period. Its consolidated total income stood at Rs 18,252.64 crore as against Rs 10944.64 crore in the year-ago quarter, it added. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1416 points, Nifty at 15809.40

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1416 points, Nifty at 15809.40

Thursday, May 19, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 1,416.30 points or 2.61% at 52,792.23, and the Nifty was down 430.90 points or 2.65% at 15,809.40, ending lower for the second consecutive session on May 19 tacking a sharp global selloff since June 2020. HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries (RIL), Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were the top Sensex losers. On the flip side, ITC and Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories settled in the positive territory, About 838 shares have advanced, 2413 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index declined 2.6 percent while the BSE SmallCap index fell 2.3 percent. Sectorally, all the indices drowned in losses with metal falling 4 percent. The Nifty IT index plunged 6 percent on the NSE today after global brokerage JPMorgan downgraded the sector to "underweight".

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex sank 1000 points to 53,180, and Nifty tanked 300 points to 15,920

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex sank 1000 points to 53,180, and Nifty tanked 300 points to 15,920

Thursday, May 19, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices were trading with deep cuts today(19 May 2022) in tune with the sharp global selloff. The BSE Sensex sank 1000 points to 53,180, and the NSE Nifty tanked 300 points to 15,920. The broader markets were also weak in line with frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slumped up to 2 percent. The market breadth was extremely negative with 1,170 stocks declining as against 423 rising on the BSE. The India VIX surged 9 percent to 24 levels indicating high nervousness among investors. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends low @ 54208.53, Nifty @ 16240.30

Closing Bell: Sensex ends low @ 54208.53, Nifty @ 16240.30

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 109.94 points or 0.20% at 54,208.53, and the Nifty was down 19 points or 0.12% at 16,240.30, as equity markets turned volatile during the afternoon session, and ultimately ended lower on Wednesday. Tata Consumer Products, Shree Cements, UltraTech Cement, Cipla, and HUL were among the top Nifty gainers. However, the losers were Power Grid Corporation, BPCL, Apollo Hospitals, Tata Motors, and Tech Mahindra. About 1865 shares have advanced, 1409 shares declined, and 108 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index dipped 0.13 percent while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.33 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty and PSU Bank indices were the worst hit as they slipped 1.75 percent and 1.6 percent on the NSE. Nifty Bank index fell 0.4 percent, Nifty IT was down 0.5 percent, and Nifty PSU Bank tanked 1.6 percent On the flip side, defensive sectors FMCG and Pharma rose over 1 percent each. India VIX, the volatility index, settled 2 percent down at the 22.30 level.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1344 points, nifty at 16259.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1344 points, nifty at 16259.30

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 1,344.63 points or 2.54% at 54,318.47, and the Nifty was up 417 points or 2.63% at 16,259.30, as investors indulged in broad-based buying.ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) ITC, Infosys, Tata Steel, and L&T contributed the most to the indices’ gain. On the S&P BSE Sensex, just three stocks — Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Power Grid Corporation of India, and HDFC Bank — were trading in the red. About 2575 shares have advanced, 693 shares declined, and 112 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index gained nearly 7 percent as China -- the biggest consumer of industrial products -- eased Covid-19 related restrictions. All l other sectoral indices are up between 1-3 percent. The BSE MidCap and Smallcap indices rose in tandem and added 2.5 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.

LIC stock may be held for long term even if there's no listing gain: Experts

LIC stock may be held for long term even if there's no listing gain: Experts

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) failed to cheer investors on its listing day, as its shares debuted at an 8.6 percent discount at Rs 867 apiece on the BSE. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares debuted at Rs 872, down 8.1 percent against the issue price of Rs 949. The debut was below expectations, and also lower than the discounted value at which shares were offered to policyholders (a discount of Rs 60 per share). "Due to the volatile market conditions amid which LIC’s stock is listing, it may not provide listing gains. New investors who have got an allotment should not feel disappointed due to this. We strongly believe LIC’s stock is a sound long-term bet. If you hold on to this stock for more than three years, you are likely to earn decent returns,” say experts.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 180 points, Nifty at 15842.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 180 points, Nifty at 15842.30

Monday, May 16, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 180.22 points or 0.34% at 52,973.84, and the Nifty was up 60.10 points or 0.38% at 15,842.30 as global markets supported the trading sentiment.NTPC, Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, HDFC, Kotak Bank, M&M, and IndusInd Bank were the top gainers on the Sensex index. On the downside, the top laggards were Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints, ITC, TCS, HCL Tech, Nestle, and Dr Reddy's Labs. About 2180 shares have advanced, 1138 shares declined, and 172 unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices outperformed the benchmarks by adding 1.5 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer, up 3 percent, and capital goods, auto, realty, and power gained 1 percent each. while the Nifty IT index was the worst hit, down 0.75 percent.

SBI Q4 result: Net profit rises 41% YoY

SBI Q4 result: Net profit rises 41% YoY

Friday, May 13, 2022

The country’s biggest state-owned lender State Bank of India on Friday reported a 41.27 percent jump in standalone net profit for the quarter ending March at Rs 9,113.53 crore, up from Rs 6,450.75 crore in the same quarter a year ago, which was below Street's estimate of Rs 9,927.6 crore. The lender also announced a dividend of Rs 7.10 per share. The date of payment of the Dividend is fixed on June 10, 2022. SBI's profit grew 8 percent from Rs 8,432 crore in Q3FY22, driven primarily by a healthy increase in net interest income (NII).SBI's net interest income for the reported quarter came in at Rs 31,198 crore as against analysts' expectations of Rs 31,800 crore. This is 15.26 percent higher than Rs 27,067 crore the company announced last year. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 137 points low, Nifty at 15782.15

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 137 points low, Nifty at 15782.15

Friday, May 13, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 136.69 points or 0.26% at 52,793.62, and the Nifty was down 25.80 points or 0.16% at 15,782.20 for the sixth straight day despite an upbeat global mood., as the investors booked profit in banks and metal stocks.SBI was the biggest laggard on the index, down nearly 5 percent, as the lender's Q4 missed Street's estimates.NTPC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Airtel, HDFC twins, and Bajaj twins were the other draggers. Gainers included Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, M&M, ITC, and HUL. The BSE SmallCap index added over 1.3 percent and the BSE MidCap index gained 0.6 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index fell 2 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank index (down over 1 percent). On the upside, the Nifty Auto index gained 2.5 percent

Asian and emerging markets entering the late stages of a bear market

Asian and emerging markets entering the late stages of a bear market

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Asian and emerging markets are entering the late stages of a bear market, said some analysts in their outlook note yesterday(12 May 2022). The near-term risks, the note said, are known, but potent. Typically, a market is said to be in a bear phase when the frontline stock indices drop 20 percent or more from their recent high. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down for 5th day closes @ 52930.31, Nifty at 15808.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down for 5th day closes @ 52930.31, Nifty at 15808.00

Thursday, May 12, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 1,158.08 points or 2.14% at 52,930.31, and the Nifty was down 359.10 points or 2.22% at 15, 808 as a result of Inflationary and interest rate hike headwinds, that have emerged as a fallout of the Ukraine-Russia war and easy monetary policy, are biting into equity returns. HCL Technologies was the only Sensex stock to have closed with gains, up 0.08%. IndusInd Bank was the worst performer, down 5.7%, followed by Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, and Bajaj Finserv. About 747 shares have advanced, 2542 shares declined, and 84 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index fell 2.2 percent and the BSE SmallCap index shed 1.9 percent. Sectorally, all the key indices closed in the negative zone with the Nifty PSU Bank index seeing the worst knock, down over 5 percent.India VIX was up 6.45% on the closing bell at 24.27

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed around 1,000 points, while Nifty fell below the 15,900-level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed around 1,000 points, while Nifty fell below the 15,900-level

Thursday, May 12, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices opened with sharp cuts today(12 May 2022) and extended losses in early deals as global markets fell on high US inflation data for April which has further dented the investors' confidence. The BSE Sensex shed around 1,000 points, while the NSE Nifty fell below the 15,900-level. Read more

Delhivery IPO opens today. Should you invest or Not?

Delhivery IPO opens today. Should you invest or Not?

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The Rs 5,235 crore IPO of India’s largest logistics service provider Delhivery will open for subscription today and close on Friday, May 13. The IPO is the second biggest for Dalal Street in the calendar year 2022 (CY22) after LIC. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 4,000 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 1,235 crore. The price band of the issue is set at Rs 462-487 a share. Delhivery, which is the leading fully-integrated logistics services player in India by fiscal 2020-21 (FY21) revenue as per reports, has a diverse consumer base with 23,113 active customers. These are majorly e-commerce marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer e-tailers and enterprises. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 276 points, Nifty at 16167.10

Closing Bell:Sensex down 276 points, Nifty at 16167.10

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 276.46 points or 0.51% at 54,088.39, and the Nifty was down 72.90 points or 0.45% at 16167.10 as global cues remained subdued ahead of critical macroeconomic data. Axis Bank was the top gainer on Sensex, up 2.5% while IndusInd Bank gained 1.67%, followed by HDFC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Larsen & Toubro was down 2% as the worst-performing Sensex stock, accompanied by Bajaj Finserve, NTPC, and Bajaj Finance. About 787 shares have advanced, 2531 shares declined, and 116 are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index was down 0.3 percent, and the Smallcap index slipped 2.2 percent. Among sectors, bank and realty indices were up 0.5 percent each, while IT, auto, FMCG, pharma, power, and capital goods indices shed 0.5-1 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 106 points, Nifty at 16240.05

Closing Bell: Sensex down 106 points, Nifty at 16240.05

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 105.82 points or 0.19% at 54,364.85, and the Nifty was down 61. Tata Steel was the worst-performing Sensex stock on Tuesday, tanking 7.22%, followed by Sun Pharma and NTPC. Hindustan Unilever was the top gainer, up 3%. Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, and Ultratech Cement were some of the other gainers.About 848 shares have advanced, 2428 shares declined, and 132 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down over 2 percent each. Sectorally, the BSE Metal index slumped 5.6 percent. The Power index tumbled over 4 percent. The Power, Energy, and Realty indices were down 2-3 percent each.India's VIX remained above 22 levels.

LIC IPO subscribed 2.95 times, generates bids worth Rs 43,933 crore

LIC IPO subscribed 2.95 times, generates bids worth Rs 43,933 crore

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC’s) initial public offering (IPO) saw 2.95 times more demand than the shares on offer on the final day of bidding on Monday, generating bids worth Rs 43,933 crore. The subscription was primarily driven by domestic investors, mainly retail. The IPO saw 7.33 million applications from retail investors, the highest ever for a domestic issue, topping Reliance Power’s 2008 record of 4.8 million. The issue, however, got a lukewarm response from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) amid global risk-off sentiment due to rising bond yields. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 600 points to 54,220, while Nifty shed 170 points to 16,237

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 600 points to 54,220, while Nifty shed 170 points to 16,237

Monday, May 9, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices were subdued in early deals on weak cues today(9 May 2022), although they came off lows as IT shares saw some recovery. The BSE Sensex was down 600 points to 54,220, while the NSE Nifty shed 170 points to 16,237. The broader markets underperformed the benchmarks with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices down up to 1.6 percent. India VIX rose 4.5 percent to cross 22 levels. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex tumbled to a low of 54,587, and settled 867 points lower at 54,835 while Nifty plunged 272 points to 16,411

Closing bell: Sensex tumbled to a low of 54,587, and settled 867 points lower at 54,835 while Nifty plunged 272 points to 16,411

Friday, May 6, 2022

On closing bell today(6 May 2022) the key benchmark indices ended with significant losses amid a global market rout as record-high inflation fueled fears of a faster rate hike, threatening the world economies. The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled to a low of 54,587 and finally settled 867 points lower at 54,835. In the process, the BSE index was down 3.9 percent (2,226 points) for the week. Similarly, the NSE Nifty plunged 272 points to 16,411, ending the week with a huge loss of 4 percent. Financial and IT shares bore the brunt of the selling pressure. Bajaj Finance slumped 4.8 percent, while Bajaj Finserv tanked 3.5 percent. Axis Bank shed 4 percent. Nestle India too declined by over 3 percent. Read more

Indian equities-buy only on a dip: Chris Wood

Indian equities-buy only on a dip: Chris Wood

Friday, May 6, 2022

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies in his latest note to investors, GREED & fear suggested that India remains Asia's best long-term structural story in terms of equities and investors should buy their favourite stocks on a decline. However, given the macro headwinds – the need to tighten monetary policy combined with the continuing risk, if not probability, of a much higher oil price, are the key reasons Wood has been in no hurry to add to the 'overweight' position he has in Indian equities in his Asia ex-Japan portfolio. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 54,668, while Nifty shed 316 points to 16,366

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 54,668, while Nifty shed 316 points to 16,366

Friday, May 6, 2022

The domestic benchmark indices suffered deep losses today(6 May 2022) following the sharp losses in the US markets overnight and Asian stocks this morning. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points to 54,668, while the NSE Nifty shed 316 points to 16,366. All frontline stocks were in the red. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj Twins, Maruti, Wipro, Ultratech Cement, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Infosys, HUL, and Tata Steel were the top losers, down up to 3 percent. Read more

Asian equities witness large outflows for last four months

Asian equities witness large outflows for last four months

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Asian equities saw massive foreign capital outflows in April. This is mainly driven by the expectations of a hawkish policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve and concerns over the impact of China's lockdowns on regional growth. Overseas investors offloaded Asian equities worth $14.22 billion in their fourth straight month of net selling, Refinitiv data for stock exchanges in Taiwan, India, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand showed. The region's combined net foreign selling from January to April stood at $45.76 billion, the most in the first four months since at least 2008. Read more

CLOSING BELL:Sensex at 55,702, up 33 points while Nifty closed at 16,683, up 5 points

CLOSING BELL:Sensex at 55,702, up 33 points while Nifty closed at 16,683, up 5 points

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Indian equity indices pared their gains at the fag-end of the session and ended flat as US index futures indicated a subdued start on Wall Street later today. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 865 points from the day's high to end at 55,702, up 33 points or 0.06 percent on the BSE. The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, shut shop at 16,683, up 5 points or 0.03 percent, after hitting a high of 16,946 earlier today. Tech M, Hero MotoCorp, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tata Steel were the top Nifty gainers, rising 2-4 percent on the NSE. IndusInd Bank, Tata Consumer Products, Britannia Industries, Nestle India, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Eicher Motors, and RIL were the top laggards, down in the equivalent range. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 800 points to 56,540, while Nifty climbed 250 points to reclaim the 16,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 800 points to 56,540, while Nifty climbed 250 points to reclaim the 16,900-mark

Thursday, May 5, 2022

In a sharp reversal to yesterday's losses, the key benchmark indices extended opening gains today(5 May 2022) tracing robust global sentiment after the US Fed's in-line rate hikes. The BSE Sensex rose 800 points to 56,540, while the NSE Nifty climbed 250 points to reclaim the 16,900-mark. On the Sensex-30, Infosys, ICICI Bank, RIL, HDFC twins, and SBI led the upward move. Tata Steel, Tech M, Wipro, M&M, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank were the other notable gainers. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also opened firmly in the positive territory, up to 0.9 percent higher. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 20 points to 56,997, and Nifty largely unchanged at 17,063

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 20 points to 56,997, and Nifty largely unchanged at 17,063

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started the session on a flat note today(4 May 2022)ahead of the US Fed monetary policy outcome. The BSE Sensex rose 20 points to 56,997, and the NSE Nifty50 was largely unchanged at 17,063. PowerGrid, NTPC, Tata Steel, ITC, Axis Bank, Infosys, Maruti and SBI were the top winners on the Sensex. Britannia, ONGC, BPCL, and Tata Motors were the additional gainers on the Nifty. Bharti Airtel, TCS, Dr. Reddy's, Titan, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Hindalco, and Apollo Hospitals were the leading losers, slipping up to 2 percent on the two indices. Read more

HDFC Q4 net profit rises 16.4% YoY to Rs 3,700 crore

HDFC Q4 net profit rises 16.4% YoY to Rs 3,700 crore

Monday, May 2, 2022

HDFC Ltd today reported a 16.4 percent year-on-year rise in net profit of ₹3,700 crores for the March quarter, Company had reported ₹3,180 crores in the year-ago period, which was above analysts' estimate of Rs 3,306.7 crore. The net interest income (NII) for the quarter stood at Rs 4,601 crore compared with Rs 4,027 crore in the previous year, representing a growth of 14 percent. The Board has recommended a dividend for the year ended March 31, 2022, of ₹30 per equity share. During the year ended March 2022, individual approvals and disbursements grew by 38 percent and 37 percent, respectively compared to the previous year. The average size of individual loans stood at Rs 33 lakh (compared to Rs 29.5 lakh last year). For the quarter ended March 31, 2022, the average loan size was Rs 34.7 lakh. As of March 31, 2022, the assets under management (AUM) stood at ₹6.53 lakh crore as against ₹5.69 lakh crore in the previous year. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 56975.99, Nifty at 17069.10

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat at 56975.99, Nifty at 17069.10

Monday, May 2, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 84.88 points or 0.15% at 56,975.99, and the Nifty was down 33.40 points or 0.20% at 17,069.10 as domestic equities bounced back sharply off lows in the fag-end of the session and ended around the flat line on Monday. The reversal came as US Futures indicated a positive start on Wall Street later today.IndusInd Bank was the top gainer on the Sensex index today, NTPC, Tata Steel, HDFC, PowerGrid, and ITC were the other major gainers. On the downside. Titan Company slipped 3 percent, followed by Wipro, Tech M, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, and Asian Paints. About 1201 shares have advanced, 2180 shares declined, and 175 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.45 percent and 0.8 percent down, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal and Private Bank indices were the top gainers on the NSE (gaining 0.5 percent each), while the Nifty IT down 1.5 percent was the worst hit.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 500 points to 56,528, while Nifty shed 131 points to 16,970

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 500 points to 56,528, while Nifty shed 131 points to 16,970

Monday, May 2, 2022

Influenced by the weak global sentiment, the benchmark indices started the new week today (2 May 2022)with deep cuts. The BSE Sensex fell 500 points to 56,528, while the NSE Nifty shed 131 points to 16,970. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Infosys, Tech M, Bajaj Twins, Maruti, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Titan, L&T, and HDFC twins were the top laggards. IndusInd Bank, NTPC, and Axis Bank, meanwhile, were the only stocks in green on Sensex. Tata Motors and Divi's Labs were the additional gainers on the Nifty. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the negative territory, down up to 0.6 percent. Read more

Wipro Q4 consolidated net profit rises 4% to Rs 3,087 crore

Wipro Q4 consolidated net profit rises 4% to Rs 3,087 crore

Friday, April 29, 2022

IT Major Wipro Ltd Friday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,087 crores for the quarter ended 31 March 2022, up 4% from ₹2,972 crores a year ago. which was in line with analysts' expectations. The Bengaluru-based company's consolidated revenue from operations rose merely 0.3 percent on quarter to Rs 20,860.7 crore for the reported quarter, up 28.4 percent from Rs 16,245.4 crore in the year-ago quarter. “We have had an outstanding year, finishing with $10.4 billion in revenues, and an industry-leading growth of 27% year on year. This is our sixth straight quarter of strong revenue growth at or over 3%," said Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte. Wipro said it expects revenue from our IT services business to be in the range of $2,748 million to $2,803 million. This translates to a sequential growth of 1% to 3%. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 460 points, Nifty at 17102.55

Closing Bell: Sensex down 460 points, Nifty at 17102.55

Friday, April 29, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 460.19 points or 0.80% at 57,060.87, and the Nifty was down 142.50 points or 0.83% at 17,102.50., as investors booked profits at higher levels. Axis Bank was the top Sensex drag, tumbling 6.4 percent. It was followed by Wipro, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation of India, State Bank of India (SBI), and Titan Company. On the flip side, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), and HUL were top index gainers. The MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped about 1 percent each. Sectorally, all the indices ended the day in the red zone, dragged by the Nifty Oil and Gas index, down 2.5 percent. Realty, PSU bank, power, and capital goods indices lost 1-2 percent. Bank Nifty fell nearly 1 percent to close at 36,088.

Bajaj Auto Q4 earnings result

Bajaj Auto Q4 earnings result

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Shares of Bajaj Auto dipped over 2 percent in early trade on Thursday after the company reported a 2 percent decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 2022 as sales in both domestic and export markets were hit by weak demand and semiconductor shortage. The two and three-wheeler makers on April 27 declared a 10.3 percent year-on-year increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,469 crore as compared to a profit of Rs 1,332 crore reported in the same quarter a year ago. Domestic and international sales of two-wheelers and commercial vehicles crossed the 4.3 million mark and resulted in a turnover of Rs 34,354 crore in FY22. Total revenue from operations declined to ₹ 7,975 crores during the fourth quarter, as compared with ₹ 8,596 crores in the same period of FY21. The full-year profit for the company has improved 10.2 percent to Rs 5,019 crore from Rs 4,555 crore achieved in FY21. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 200 points to 57,048, while Nifty climbed 75 points to 17,110

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 200 points to 57,048, while Nifty climbed 75 points to 17,110

Thursday, April 28, 2022

The Indian markets were trading with modest gains today(28th April 2022) tracking firm global cues. The BSE Sensex was up 200 points to 57,048, while the NSE Nifty climbed 75 points to 17,110. Among the Sensex-30 shares, HUL, Sun Pharma, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj finserv, Axis Bank, L&T, and Tata Steel were the top gainers, rising up to 3 percent. On the Nifty, Divis labs, UPL, and Apollo hospitals were the additional top winners. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 537 points, Nifty at 17038.40

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 537 points, Nifty at 17038.40

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 537.22 points or 0.94% at 56,819.39, and the Nifty was down 162.40 points or 0.94% at 17,038.40 due to fears of a weak global growth outlook due to the Ukraine-Russia war, coupled with rising Covid-19 cases, equity markets headed lower while oil prices rose. Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, and State Bank of India (SBI) contributed the most to the indices’ loss. while gainers were Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, and TCS. About 1146 shares have advanced, 2140 shares declined, and 107 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed up to 0.8 percent down. Sectorally, all the indices closed in the red zone, led by the Nifty Financial Services index down 1.45 percent, bank, oil & gas, power indices down a percent each. India VIX, the volatility index surged 7.4 percent to settle at 20.61 levels.

Bajaj Finance shares fall 6.5 percent after Q4 result

Bajaj Finance shares fall 6.5 percent after Q4 result

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Shares of Bajaj Finance dropped 6.63 percent to Rs 6,758 apiece on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade despite registering strong growth in net profit by 80 percent year on year (YoY) at Rs 2,420 crore for the fourth quarter due to higher net interest income and lower provisions. that ended in March 2022 (Q4FY22).as analysts remained mixed on the company’s future prospects. Bajaj Finance’s net interest income (NII) surged 30 percent y-o-y to Rs 6,068 crore in the March quarter. The company said it was its highest ever consolidated net profit. It also reported the highest ever consolidated profit after tax of Rs 7,028 crore for the fiscal year ended March 2022. The other large component of its revenues was in the form of fees and other income of Rs 1,164 crore, up 51 percent from the same period last year. While asset under management (AUM), portfolio composition, and digital transformation will remain key drivers for the stock, premium valuation, and elevated costs may cap upside. Read more

RIL becomes 1st Indian company to hit Rs 19-trillion m-cap

RIL becomes 1st Indian company to hit Rs 19-trillion m-cap

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

In the past seven trading days, the stock price of RIL has appreciated by 11 percent from a level of Rs 2,544 on April 18, 2022. In the past three months, the stock has rallied 20 percent, as compared to a 0.42 percent decline in the S&P BSE Sensex. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 400 points to 57,000, while Nifty shed 121 points to 17,070 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 400 points to 57,000, while Nifty shed 121 points to 17,070 levels

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The domestic benchmark indices were trading with cuts today( 27th April 2022) in tune with the global weakness. The BSE Sensex was down 400 points to 57,000, while the NSE Nifty shed 121 points to 17,070 levels. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj twins, Wipro, HUL, Infosys, Titan, Teh M, SBI, Axis Bank, meanwhile, were the top laggards, slipping up to 4 percent. Whereas, NTPC, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, HDFC Life, Hindalco, and Adani Ports were the top benchmark gainers. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also opened in red down up to 0.24 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 776 points, Nifty at 17200.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 776 points, Nifty at 17200.80

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 776.72 points or 1.37% at 57,356.61, and the Nifty was up 246.80 points or 1.46% at 17,200.80 due to the relief rally in global markets helping the Indian equities snap their two-day losing streak. Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, hero MotoCorp, Power Grid, M&M, Titan, Tata Consumer Products, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers are ONGC, Apollo Hospitals, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Hindalco, Wipro, Asian Paints, and TCS ended in the red, About 1886 shares have advanced, 1422 shares declined, and 108 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index added 1.6 percent and the BSE SmallCap added 0.7 percent. Sectorally, all the indices ended in the green zone, led by the Nifty Realty and Auto indices, up 3.5 percent and 3 percent, respectively. India's VIX index fell 9.74% to close just above 19 levels.

LIC IPO would be merely a large domestic offering for domestic investors

LIC IPO would be merely a large domestic offering for domestic investors

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Most large global investors that the Central govt had interacted with for Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC’s) initial public offering (IPO) may give the issue a miss. But in their interactions with the Centre, they have committed to consider investing in the insurer’s future offerings, based on its performance as a listed entity. The Centre had reached out to 180-200 large investors that included sovereign wealth funds, investors who focus on only large IPOs globally, and those who make investment decisions based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) track records. Even as the board of LIC has approved a reduction in the size of LIC’s IPO to 3.5 per cent or Rs 21,000 crore, the Centre is still in talks and gauging the response from some of these foreign investors to increase the size to 5 per cent, if they choose to participate in the offering. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 700 points to 57,260, while Nifty climbed 200 points to 17,150

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 700 points to 57,260, while Nifty climbed 200 points to 17,150

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended their opening gains today(26 April 2022) as global markets reversed losses and oil prices continued retreat. The BSE Sensex rose 700 points to 57,260, while the NSE Nifty climbed 200 points to 17,150. All Sensex shares were in green, barring Asian Paints and Tech M. HUL, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Twins, M&M, Sun Pharma, Nestle, ITC and Axis Bank were the top gainers, rising up to 3 per cent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, up to 1.4 per cent higher. Read more

Future Group to focus on rebuiding firms as Reliance deal rejected

Future Group to focus on rebuiding firms as Reliance deal rejected

Monday, April 25, 2022

After the Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail was rejected by secured creditors, Debt-ridden Future Group is now focusing on saving and rebuilding firms such as -Future Lifestyle Fashions, and Future Supply Chain Solutions, Future Consumer, and Future Enterprises, according to industry sources. However, Future Group's flagship firm Future Retail Ltd (FRL), which has nearly Rs 18,000 crore debt, is bound to face the corporate insolvency resolution process before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). According to some industry sources, other companies like Future Enterprises Ltd (FEL), Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd (FLFL), Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd (FSCSL), Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) can sustain on their own and can be rebuilt by restructuring their liabilities with the help of current lenders and investors. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 729 points to 56,467, and Nifty slipped 224 points to 16,950

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 729 points to 56,467, and Nifty slipped 224 points to 16,950

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started today's(25 April 2022) session with deep cuts tracking downbeat global sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 729 points to 56,467, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 224 points to 16,950. Barring ICICI Bank and NTPC, all other Sensex stocks were in red, led by losses in HUL, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC twins, Wipro, Tata Steel, and Tech M, down up to 3 percent. Along with the two Sensex gainers, auto stocks were also outperforming the weak market with Bajaj Auto, HeroMoto, Maruti, and M&M being the top Nifty winners. The broader markets also opened in the red. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell up to 1.2 percent. Read more

HCL Technologies gains 3 percent after Q4 result

HCL Technologies gains 3 percent after Q4 result

Friday, April 22, 2022

Shares of HCL Technologies Ltd jumped about 3% at ₹1,135 apiece in Friday's early deals on the BSE after the IT company reported a nearly 24% jump in its Q4 net profit at ₹3,593 crores compared to Rs 1,102 crore reported in the corresponding quarter a year ago. whereas revenue for the March quarter rose 15% from a year earlier to ₹22,597 crores as against Rs 19,642 crore reported in the year-ago period. On a sequential basis, revenues increased 1.2 percent in comparison with Rs 22,331 crore reported during the previous quarter. Due to the impact of deferred tax credit and the one-time milestone bonus paid during Q4FY21, the adjusted net profit during the same period last year stood at Rs 2,962 crore. The adjusted profit after tax for the quarter grew 21.3 percent year on year. It also declared an interim dividend of Rs 18/- per equity share of Rs.2/- each with a record date of April 29, 2022. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 714 points, Nifty at 17171.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 714 points, Nifty at 17171.95

Friday, April 22, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 714.53 points or 1.23% at 57,197.15, and the Nifty was down 220.60 points or 1.27% at 17,172 as investors dumped stocks across the board. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer on Sensex, up 0.84%, followed by Bharti Airtel, ITC, and HCL Technologies. State Bank of India was the worst-performing stock, falling 3.2%, accompanied by HUL, and IndusInd Bank. About 1447 shares have advanced, 1882 shares declined, and 115 shares are unchanged. While Bank, Financial Services, Pharma, and Metal indices were the worst hit down around 2 percent each, Auto, FMCG, and IT indices were the least hit sectors, down 0.6 percent each. The BSE MidCap index and Smallcap index slipped 0.7 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. while India's VIX rose 2.8% to close above 18 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 520 points to 57,390 levels while the Nifty shed 156 points to 17,236

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 520 points to 57,390 levels while the Nifty shed 156 points to 17,236

Friday, April 22, 2022

In tune with the weak global cues, the Indian benchmark indices were trading 1 percent lower today(22 April 2022). The S&P BSE Sensex fell 520 points to 57,390 levels while the Nifty50 shed 156 points to 17,236. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index was down 0,18 percent while the BSE SmallCap was up 0,16 percent. Sectorally, all the key indices were in the negative zone. The Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Metal, and Pharma indices were down between 1 percent each. Read more

LIC IPO likely to hit market on May 2;size may be cut to Rs 21K cr

LIC IPO likely to hit market on May 2;size may be cut to Rs 21K cr

Friday, April 22, 2022

The size of the LIC's initial public offering (IPO) may be slashed to Rs 21,000 crore, according to some sources. The IPO, however, may come with a greenshoe option of Rs 9,000 crore. The total IPO size, after accounting for the greenshoe option, will work out to Rs 30,000 crore and will lead to a 5 percent dilution of the government stake. The government currently holds a 100 percent stake in LIC. The IPO is now expected to hit the market on May 2, sources said. The insurance giant’s valuation may be reduced to just Rs 6 trillion, which will be 1.1 times its embedded value of Rs 5.4 trillion, they added. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 874 points, Nifty at 17392.60

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 874 points, Nifty at 17392.60

Thursday, April 21, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 874.18 points or 1.53% at 57,911.68, and the Nifty was up 256.10 points or 1.49% at 17,392.60. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki India, and Bajaj Finserv were the top gainers. Nestle India fell the most on Sensex, followed by Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, and Bajaj Auto. About 2252 shares have advanced, 1089 shares declined, and 96 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose in tandem with the frontline indices and added up to 1.3 percent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with a bank, pharma, auto, IT, power, realty, and capital goods indices up 1-2 percent. India's VIX index fell 4.4% and gave up 18 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 401 points at 57,438 levels, while Nifty at 17,242, up 105 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 401 points at 57,438 levels, while Nifty at 17,242, up 105 points

Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices clocked decent gains in early deals today(21 April 2022) as domestic markets looked to stabilise after the recent rout, supported by firm global cues. The benchmark indices on the BSE were up 401 points, or 0.7 percent, at 57,438 levels, while the 50-pack index on the NSE was at 17,242, up 105 points or 0.62 percent. Shares of Reliance Industries hit fresh record high of Rs 2,775, up 2 percent, on the BSE after global brokerage Morgan Stanley said in an April 20 report that heightened awareness of energy security is creating new and bigger markets for solar panels and electrolyzers, which not only inflects RIL's new energy ROCE but will also help fund this growth. The brokerage has set a 1-year target price at Rs 3,253. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Market volatile;Sensex opened 250 points up at 57,421, while Nifty climbed 100 points to 17,270

MARKET UPDATE:Market volatile;Sensex opened 250 points up at 57,421, while Nifty climbed 100 points to 17,270

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started today's(19 April 2022) session with nominal gains after a day of a huge sell-off, as global cues remained mixed. But soon after, the indices fizzled out gains and turned volatile. The BSE Sensex opened 250 points up at 57,421, while the NSE Nifty climbed 100 points to 17,270. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Twins, Tata Steel, L&T, HUL, Axis Bank, and Titan were the leading gainers, up 1-1.5 percent. Coal India, Eicher Motors, Grasim, and Tata Consumer were the top gainers on the Nifty. Meanwhile, HDFC twins, Infosys, Dr. Reddy's, HCL Tech, Tech M, Bharti Airtel, and Kotak Bank, meanwhile, were the top losers on the indices. Read more

Even for the world’s richest person, $43 billion is a steep price.

Even for the world’s richest person, $43 billion is a steep price.

Friday, April 15, 2022

Elon Musk’s proposed all-cash offer to buy Twitter Inc. represents about one-sixth of his $250.6 billion fortune. Yet the vast majority of that wealth is tied to his stake in Tesla Inc., the electric carmaker he co-founded that has surged in value over the past two years and lifted him to the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk has several financing paths for the purchase. One option is to sell his Tesla shares outright. Another is borrowing against them to stage a leveraged buyout, possibly with outside partners. Musk currently has about $3 billion in cash or other somewhat liquid assets after spending $2.6 billion buying a 9.1% stake in Twitter in recent months, according to Bloomberg calculations. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 237 points, Nifty at 17475.65

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 237 points, Nifty at 17475.65

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 237.44 points or 0.41% at 58,338.93, and the Nifty was down 54.60 points or 0.31% at 17,475.70 as profit booking in banks and financial stocks weighed on the sentiment. Maruti Suzuki, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Tata Motors and Dr Reddy’s Labs were among the top Nifty losers Whereas, ONGC, Apollo Hospitals, ITC, Sun Pharma and UPL were among the top gainers. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index slipped 0.21 percent but the BSE SmallCap index added 0.27 percent. Among sectors, the Nifty Private Bank index was the worst hit as it dipped by 1 percent. On the upside, the Nifty Metal index gained the most, rising 0.57 percent. India VIX was down over 2% at 17.79 level.

Opening Bell: Indices trade flat amid volatility

Opening Bell: Indices trade flat amid volatility

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Wednesday, after opening over 300 points up, as March inflation spiked to a 17-month high level amid mixed cues from global peers, as investors await more quarterly earnings reports from India Inc for direction. BSE Sensex was flat and was hovering around 58,600 levels while Nifty 50 was marginally up at 17,550 levels. On BSE Sensex, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and NTPC stocks were among the top gainers, while the stocks of Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Asian Paints were among the top losers on the benchmark index. India Vix is down over 3.5 percent near 17.50 levels. Among sectors, except IT all other sectoral indices are trading in the green with metal, oil & gas, power indices up 1 percent each. Retail inflation soared to a 17-month high of 6.95% in the month of March, much above the upper tolerance band of the Reserve Bank of India. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 388 points, Nifty at 17530.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 388 points, Nifty at 17530.30

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 388.20 points or 0.66% at 58,576.37, and the Nifty was down 144.70 points or 0.82% at 17,530.30 as rising bond yields, fears of aggressive rate hikes by global central banks, and Covid-19 scare in China are among the key pain-points for investors. Axis Bank soared 1.6% higher to end as the top Sensex gainer, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Power Grid Corporation. Tata Steel was the top laggard, falling 2.63%, followed by Bajaj Auto, and Tech Mahindra. About 1146 shares have advanced, 2193 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty outperformed, gaining 0.36% to finish the day at 37,747 while India India VIX closed with losses. Except for bank, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with IT, metal, realty, oil & gas, and capital goods indices down 1-3 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices shed over a percent each.

Opening Bell: Nifty slips below 17,600,Sensex at 58561.40

Opening Bell: Nifty slips below 17,600,Sensex at 58561.40

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Indian equity benchmarks started on a weak note ahead of Jan-March earnings due this week and amid an overall negative trend across global markets. Also ahead of US inflation data and ECP meeting, even as TCS q4 results came on expected lines on Monday. SGX Nifty Futures index was trading lower by more than 170 points on the Singaporean exchange ahead of the domestic market opening. Benchmark indices were trading lower with the Nifty around 17500 dragged by metal, IT, realty, and capital goods stocks. while the Sensex dropped more than 300 points About 831 shares have advanced, 2115 shares declined, and 91 shares are unchanged. Following benchmarks, Nifty midcap and small-cap indices too opened marginally lower in the red.Maruti Suzuki, Divis Lab, HCL Tech, Cipla, Tata Consultancy Services, Kotak Bank, Apollo Hospitals, ONGC, and HDFC were the top gainers in the Nifty pack. Hindalco, Tata Motors, Tata Steels, BPCL, Wipro, UPL, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and JSW Steel Read more

ITC gains 4 percent hits 52 week high

ITC gains 4 percent hits 52 week high

Friday, April 8, 2022

The stock of FMCG major ITC hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 265.90, up 4 percent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade, on the expectation of healthy earnings, against the previous close of Rs 256.60 on BSE. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 3.26 lakh crore on BSE. The stock of the cigarettes to fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major has rallied 24 percent in the past six weeks. For the October-December quarter (Q3FY22), ITC had reported strong all-around revenue performance led by robust recovery across markets due to a rise in mobility and an efficient distribution system. Meanwhile, Motilal Oswal has disclosed its Q4 earnings estimates for the consumer sector. It expects ITC to report a net profit of Rs 4,076.4 crore rising 8.7% year-on-year (down 1.9% quarter-on-quarter). Net sales are expected to rise 4.1 percent Y-o-Y (down 12.7 percent Q-o-Q) to Rs 13,842.1 crore, according to Motilal Oswal. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 413 points, Nifty at 17784.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 413 points, Nifty at 17784.35

Friday, April 8, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 412.23 points or 0.70% at 59,447.18, and the Nifty was up 144.80 points or 0.82% at 17,784.30 as Investors heaved a sigh of relief as the Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the interest rates unchanged. ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack followed by Dr Reddy's Labs, M&M, Tata Steel, Titan, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, Nestle India, and IndusInd Bank were the other gainers. On the downside, only Tech M, NTPC, Maruti Suzuki, Sun Pharma, and HCL Tech were the laggards, About 2232 shares have advanced, 1072 shares declined, and 117 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index was the biggest gainer, rising 2 percent. Meanwhile, the Nifty IT index ended a wee bit in the red. BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose in tandem with the frontline indices and closed 0.9 percent higher each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell around 100 pts to 58,920 and Nifty largely flat to 17,630 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell around 100 pts to 58,920 and Nifty largely flat to 17,630 levels

Friday, April 8, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices gave up early gains today ( 8 April 2022)as the RBI kept the key repo rate unchanged, maintaining the status quo and its accommodative stance. The central bank, however, raised inflation projections for FY23 to 5.7 percent from 4.5 percent, while downgrading real GDP estimates to 7.2 percent from 7.4 percent. The BSE Sensex fell around 100 pts to 58,920 and the NSE Nifty was largely flat to 17,630 levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 575 points, Nifty at 17639.55

Closing Bell: Sensex down 575 points, Nifty at 17639.55

Thursday, April 7, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was down 575.46 points or 0.97% at 59,034.95, and the Nifty was down 168.20 points or 0.94% at 17,639.50, as weak global cues and nervousness ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy outcome tomorrow kept investors on the sidelines. Adani Ports, Titan Company, HDFC, Power Grid Corp, and ONGC were among the top Nifty losers. Axis Bank, Divis Labs, HUL, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers. About 1678 shares have advanced, 1644 shares declined, and 102 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Oil and Gas, and Consumer Durable indices ended over 2 percent and 1.7 percent lower, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Pharma index added 0.4 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.6 percent relative to the benchmarks' 0.97 percent fall.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 350 points to 59,240, and Nifty at 17,700 levels, lower by 100 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 350 points to 59,240, and Nifty at 17,700 levels, lower by 100 points

Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices were trading with cuts today(7th April 2022) tracking weak global markets due to hawkish FOMC meeting minutes. The BSE Sensex was down 350 points to 59,240, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,700 levels, lower by 100 points. HDFC twins, Maruti, Titan, Wipro, Reliance, TCS, Kotak Bank, and Infosys were the top Sensex losers, down up to 2 percent. ONGC and UPL were the additional top losers on the Nifty.Dr Reddy's, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Cipla and Divis Labs, HUL, NTPC, and Ultratech Cement were the top gainers, on the other hand. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices in the broader markets were in the positive territory, up to 0.5 percent higher. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 566.09 points, Nifty at 17807.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 566.09 points, Nifty at 17807.65

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 566.09 points or 0.94% at 59,610.41, and the Nifty was down 149.70 points or 0.83% at 17,807.70.HDFC Bank, HDFC, and HDFC Life were the biggest laggards on the 50-pack index. Coal India, Tata Steel, NTPC, UPL, PowerGrid, BPCL, and Bharti Airtel were the gainers on the Sensex pack. About 2094 shares have advanced, 1229 shares declined, and 92 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced about 0.4 per cent each. The Nifty PSU Bank and Metal indices were the only gainers in this subdued market, rising 2 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively. On the downside, the Nifty Financial Services and IT indices slipped 1.6 percent each, followed by the Nifty Bank index, down 1.2 percent.

Zomato share price falls 5% after CCI orders probe

Zomato share price falls 5% after CCI orders probe

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Zomato's share price fell as much as 4.7 percent to Rs 82.15 apiece on BSE in intraday deals on Tuesday, after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) initiated an investigation into its and Swiggy’s business practices. Being, prima facie, satisfied with some allegations made by the National Restaurant Association of India ("NRAI"), the CCI had directed the DG to carry out a detailed investigation as per Section 26(1) of the Act and submit a report within 60 days from receipt of order.“The Hon’ble Commission has mentioned that it has prima facie not found concerns with respect to our independence on levy of commissions or alleged bundling of services, while it would want to investigate aspects such as a preferential listing of restaurant partners and pricing parity across platforms, etc,” Zomato said in a BSE filing. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 435 points, Nifty at 17957.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 435 points, Nifty at 17957.40

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 435.24 points or 0.72% at 60,176.50, and the Nifty was down 96 points or 0.53% at 17,957.40, as investors booked profits in HDFC Bank and HDFC along with other heavyweights. NTPC was the top stock gainer, followed by Power Grid corporation, ITC, and Titan. HDFC Bank was the top laggard, accompanied by Bajaj Finserv, and HDFC. About 2280 shares have advanced, 1035 shares declined, and 97 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Bank and Financial Services indices were the only losers, slipping around 1.5 percent each. The gains, meanwhile, were led by the Nifty Auto and FMCG indices, up a little over 1 percent each. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1.3 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 1,335.05 points, Nifty at 18053.40

Closing Bell: Sensex up 1,335.05 points, Nifty at 18053.40

Monday, April 4, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 1,335.05 points or 2.25% at 60,611.74, and the Nifty was up 382.90 points or 2.17% at 18,053.40, as the surprise merger announcement of HDFC and HDFC Bank catapulted the benchmark indices beyond key psychological levels on Monday.HDFC Bank, HDFC, Adani Ports, HDFC Life, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top Nifty gainers. Infosys, Titan Company, and Tata Consumer Products were the top losers. About 2534 shares have advanced, 796 shares declined, and 118 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Financial Services index zoomed 4.5 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank index, up 4 percent. The Nifty IT index clocked the most tepid gains today, rising just 0.2 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were 1.34 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively.

FPIs withdraw Rs 41,000 cr in March

FPIs withdraw Rs 41,000 cr in March

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Foreign investors pulled out a massive ₹41,000 crore from the Indian equity market in March in anticipation of rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and the deteriorating geopolitical environment amid the Russia-Ukraine war, continuing their selling spree for the sixth consecutive month. Flows from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are expected to remain volatile in the near term given the headwinds in terms of elevated crude prices and inflation, experts said. According to data available with the depositories, FPIs were net sellers to the tune of ₹41,123 crores in the equity market last month. This was way higher than net withdrawals of ₹35,592 crore in February and ₹33,303 crore in January. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex zoomed 708 points to settle at 59,277 while Nifty soared 206 points or to end at 17,670

CLOSING BELL: Sensex zoomed 708 points to settle at 59,277 while Nifty soared 206 points or to end at 17,670

Friday, April 1, 2022

Today (1st April 2022) investors started the first day of the new financial year (FY23) with across-the-board buying. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex zoomed 708 points, or 1.2 percent, to settle at 59,277. The Nifty50, meanwhile, soared 206 points or 1.2 percent to end at 17,670. The broader indices, too, advanced in line with large-caps with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices climbing 1.4 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively. NTPC, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, SBI, HDFC, M&M, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, and ITC were the biggest Sensex gainers, surging in the range of 1.5 percent to 6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 100 points up at 58,665, while Nifty around 17,500, higher by 36 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 100 points up at 58,665, while Nifty around 17,500, higher by 36 points

Friday, April 1, 2022

The markets in India were holding marginal gains in morning deals today(1 April 2022) after a flat opening on weak global sentiment as US and European indices logged significant losses overnight. The BSE Sensex was 100 points up at 58,665, while the NSE Nifty was around 17,500, higher by 36 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, NTPC, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, M&M, HDFC Bank, and Reliance were the top gainers, up to 4 percent higher. BPCL, Coal India, UPL, and ONGC, meanwhile, were the additional Nifty gainers. Infosys, HDFC, Titan, Ultratech Cement, Dr Reddy's, Nestle, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Tech M, and SBI Life were the top frontline losers, down up to 2.6 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL:Sensex closed at 58,568, down 115 points and Nifty settled at 17,465, down 33 points

CLOSING BELL:Sensex closed at 58,568, down 115 points and Nifty settled at 17,465, down 33 points

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Benchmark indices swayed in trade today(31 March 2022) as investors adjusted their positions ahead of the monthly F&O expiry. The largely tepid global mood amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty after Russia invaded Ukraine also kept gains in check. The S&P BSE Sensex started gap-up with gains of around 100-odd points, and extedned rally to hit a high of 58,891. However, selling in the second half of the session dragged the index to a low of 58,486. The index, eventually, closed at 58,568, down 115 points or 0.2 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 gyrated between 17,560 and 17,435 before settling at 17,465, down 33 points or 0.2 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, meanwhile, outperformed the frontline indices and closed 0.3 percent higher each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 100 points at 58,789, while Nifty climbed to 17,532, higher by 34 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 100 points at 58,789, while Nifty climbed to 17,532, higher by 34 points

Thursday, March 31, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started today's(31 March 2022) session with marginal gains, tracking weak global sentiment. The BSE Sensex rose 100 points to 58,789, while the NSE Nifty climbed to 17,532, higher by 34 points. Asian Paints, Axis Bank, M&M, Tata Steel, ITC, HDFC, HUL, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and IndusInd Bank were the top Sensex winners, up between 0.5-2 percent. On the flip side, Infosys, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, L&T, SBI, Wipro, Hindalco, Apollo Hospitals, meanwhile, were the top laggards on the bourses, down up to 3 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also held mild gains, trading up to 0.6 percent higher. Sectorally, Nifty FMCG, Metals, and Oil & Gas were the top gainers, while PSBs, Realty, and healthcare were subdued. Among stocks, Max Healthcare slipped 3 percent after reports said private equity fund KKR will sell $500 million worth of shares in the company via a block deal today.

CLOSING BELL: Sensex 740 points higher to end at 58,684 while Nifty leaped 173 points to settle at 17,498

CLOSING BELL: Sensex 740 points higher to end at 58,684 while Nifty leaped 173 points to settle at 17,498

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Cyclical sectors such as financials and autos powered an over 1 percent march on the benchmark indices today(30 March 2022) as investors cheered de-escalation talks between Russia and Ukraine. Investor sentiment was boosted following negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey, at which Russia's deputy defense minister claimed Moscow had decided to "drastically" cut back its military activity near Ukraine's capital. Against this backdrop, Reliance Industries, HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Kotak Bank lifted the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex 740 points higher to end at 58,684. The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, leaped 173 points to settle at 17,498. The 50-pack index was additionally supported by Bajaj Finserv, Hero MotoCorp, Grasim, Tata Consumer, M&M, and Axis Bank. Read more

Closing bell:Sensex parked at 57,944, up 350 points while Nifty ended at 17,325, up 103 points

Closing bell:Sensex parked at 57,944, up 350 points while Nifty ended at 17,325, up 103 points

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

As investors stayed divided between 'buy on dips' and 'sell on rally' strategies, today ( 29 March 2022) volatility gripped the benchmark indices. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex gyrated in a narrow range of around 361 points while the Nifty50 traveled within a band of 100 points. By the close, the 30-pack index was parked at 57,944, up 350 points or 0.6 percent, while the broader 50-share index ended at 17,325, up 103 points or 0.6 percent. Adani Ports, Eicher Motors, Divis Labs, Bharti Airtel, JSW Steel, HDFC, SBI Life, Ultratech Cement, Cipla, and Shree Cement were the top gainers in the large-cap space, up between 2 percent and 4.6 percent. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, ONGC, Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation, PowerGrid, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki dropped the most, falling between 1 percent and 6.6 percent. Read more

Tata Sons has pocketed Rs 11,164 crore from share repurchase programme of TCS and LIC tendered 1.17 million shares to take home Rs 528 crore

Tata Sons has pocketed Rs 11,164 crore from share repurchase programme of TCS and LIC tendered 1.17 million shares to take home Rs 528 crore

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Tata Sons have pocketed Rs 11,164 crore by tendering 24.81 million shares in the Rs 18,000-crore share repurchase program by the group's flagship firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Meanwhile, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) tendered 1.17 million shares to take home Rs 528 crore. Small shareholders-those holding shares worth up to Rs 2 lakh-tendered 25.3 million shares in the buyback, 4.22 times the 6 million shares reserved for them in the buyback. All other shareholders tendered 5.7 million, 8.1 times the 34 million shares the company intended to buy back. A total of 977,300 valid applications were made by small shareholders and another 151,377 applications came from all other categories of shareholders, as per a regulatory filing made by TCS. A total of 40 million shares were bought at RS 4,500 apiece in the buyback, which concluded last week. Shares of TCS on Monday closed at Rs 3,706. Read more

Sensex rises 768 pts from day's low, ends 231 pts up;Nifty shut shop at 17,222, up 69 points

Sensex rises 768 pts from day's low, ends 231 pts up;Nifty shut shop at 17,222, up 69 points

Monday, March 28, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices swung to the positive zone in the afternoon trade today(28 March 2022) as cyclical counters such as public sector banks, auto, and metals marched ahead. Besides, a fall in crude oil prices and stability in global markets in hopes of a fresh round of talks between Russia and Ukraine supported the sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex leaped from a low of 56,825 to settle at 57,593.5, up 231 points or 0.4 percent relative to the previous close. The NSE Nifty, on the other hand, bounced back from a low of 17,004 and shut shop at 17,222, up 69 points or 0.4 percent. Bharti Airtel, up 4 percent, was the top gainer on the Nifty50 index, followed by Coal India, Axis Bank, Eicher Motors, ITC, SBI, ICICI Bank, HUL, IndusInd Bank, and Power Grid. On the downside, UPl, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Nestle, HDFC, SBI Life, HDFC Life, HCL Tech, and Adani Ports were the top laggards, falling up to 2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 34 points to 57,328, and NSE Nifty slipped 17 points to 17,135 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 34 points to 57,328, and NSE Nifty slipped 17 points to 17,135 levels

Monday, March 28, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started the session on a muted note today (28 March 2022) amid feeble global cues. The BSE Sensex fell 34 points to 57,328, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 17 points to 17,135 levels. The top Sensex performers included Ultratech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Titan, Maruti, Wipro, HUL, and PowerGrid, which gained up to 1.1 percent. Cipla, Tata Consumer, Bajaj Auto, Indian Oil, and Grasim were the top Nifty winners. On the other hand, HDFC twins, Kotak Bank, TCS, Dr. Reddy's, UPL, M&M, Nestle, Bajaj Finance, and HCL Tech were the biggest laggards, down between 0.4-1 percent. Read more

Inox Leisure rallies 12% hits 52-week high as RRR hits cinemas

Inox Leisure rallies 12% hits 52-week high as RRR hits cinemas

Friday, March 25, 2022

Shares of Inox Leisure hit a 52-week high of Rs 496.8, surging 12 percent on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade, as the much-anticipated SS Rajamouli's big-budget movie RRR opened in cinemas, with both PVR Ltd and Inox Leisure Ltd stocks hitting over a 25-month high. The stock has been able to hold its ground as pandemic-related restrictions eased and a strong content line-up, ready to be released over the next few months, improved business outlook."A robust revival is on the cards for the multiplex industry. Cinemas have now reopened pan-India and most key states are permitting full occupancy. Multiplex ticket prices are up 14 percent, with a similar recovery across cities. The declining share of single screens remains an opportunity, Edelweiss Research said in a note to investors. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 234 points, Nifty at 17153.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 234 points, Nifty at 17153.00

Friday, March 25, 2022

At Close, Sensex was down 233.48 points or 0.41% at 57362.20, and the Nifty falling 69.80 points or 0.41% at 17153, as energy prices, including crude oil futures, eased after the US and European Union signed an agreement to share energy needs. Titan Company, Tech M, Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, IOC, Nestle India, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, L&T, TCS, Wipro, and Tata Steel were the top laggards, losing upwards of a percent each. About 1256 shares have advanced, 1958 shares declined, and 91 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped 0.3 percent each. Among sectors, the Nifty Realty index was the top gainer, up 1.2 percent. On the flip side, the Nifty Consumer Durable index was the worst hit, down over 2 percent, followed by the Nifty IT and FMCG indices, down up to 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 200 points to 57,801, while NSE Nifty at 17,267, higher by 45 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 200 points to 57,801, while NSE Nifty at 17,267, higher by 45 points

Friday, March 25, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started to trade with nominal gains today (25 March 2022) tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex rose 200 points to 57,801, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,267, higher by 45 points. The indices, however, turned almost flat within minutes after opening, erasing all gains. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj twins, SBI, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, M&M, and Kotak Bank were the top gainers. Titan, PowerGrid, Nestle, HDFC Bank, and Maruti, meanwhile, were the top losers. Sectorally, Nifty Auto, Metals, PSBs, Realty, and Oil & Gas were the notable gainers. While, Nifty Bank, IT, Pharma, and FMCG were subdued. Read more

GOI may seek crypto log on transactions from banks, exchanges

GOI may seek crypto log on transactions from banks, exchanges

Thursday, March 24, 2022

As the government begins taxing gains from cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens from April the Indian tax authorities may tell banks and crypto exchanges to report transactions of virtual digital assets (VDAs). So far, the tax department has relied on voluntary disclosures on transactions of VDAs. Once implemented, the sale and purchase of digital assets will reflect in the Annual Information Statement (AIS). The move will ensure that the details about VDA-related transactions are available with the authorities on a real-time basis, and there would be lower chances of revenue leakage or their going unexamined. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex and Nifty earsed losses in early trades, and turned flat

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex and Nifty earsed losses in early trades, and turned flat

Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices opened lower today(24 March 2022) tracking weak global cues as oil prices are sharply higher near $120 a barrel. At open, the BSE Sensex fell 400 points at 57,300, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,130, lower by 115 points. However, the indices erased losses in early trades and turned flat. The broader markets also gained to slip in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.6 percent higher. sectorial indices like Nifty Banks and Financials were the leading losers. On the other hand, Metal, and Energy packs were the top outperformers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 58,198 level and Nifty gained 120 points to reach 17,440

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 58,198 level and Nifty gained 120 points to reach 17,440

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices opened with strong gains today(23 March 2022), extending yesterday's rally amid firm global cues. The BSE Sensex rose 400 points to 58,198 level, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 120 points to reach 17,440. On the Sensex, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Ultratech Cement, SBI, M&M, Bajaj twins, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank were the frontrunners, with gains of up to 2 percent. Hindalco, Dr. Reddy's, SBI Life were the additional top gainers on the Nifty. Meanwhile, ITC, NTPC, and Bharti Airtel, meanwhile, were the only losers on Sensex, up to 1 percent lower. Coal India, Britannia, and BPCL were the top Nifty losers. Read more

Zomato's 10-minute delivery fails to cheer stock market investors

Zomato's 10-minute delivery fails to cheer stock market investors

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Indian food-delivery giant Zomato Ltd is facing a backlash on social media for its plans to roll out a 10-minute food service, starting with Gurugram next month, the stock market has not shown any strong reaction to it. The share price of Zomato dipped 1% on Tuesday morning trade, a few hours after the company made the official announcement. However, the announcement was met with widespread skepticism and concern over the safety of the same. Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal, said, "After becoming a frequent customer of Blinkit (one of Zomato’s investments in the quick commerce space), I started feeling that the 30-minute average delivery time by Zomato is too slow, and will soon have to become obsolete."Nobody in the world has so far delivered hot and fresh food in under 10 minutes at scale," Goyal wrote on LinkedIn and Twitter. "We were eager to be the first. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 697 points, Nifty at 17315.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 697 points, Nifty at 17315.50

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 696.81 points or 1.22% at 57,989.30, and the Nifty was up 197.90 points or 1.16% at 17,315.50 amid solid buying in Reliance Industries' stock, and IT and auto pack. Tech Mahindra, BPCL, Tata Motors, Reliance Industries, and IOC were among the top Nifty gainers, while losers were HUL, Nestle India, Britannia Industries, Cipla, and Divis Lab. About 1573 shares have advanced, 1745 shares declined, and 99 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.2 percent each. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty fell 1 percent while the Nifty FMCG index dipped 0.7 percent. The Nifty IT index rose 2 percent and the Nifty Auto index added over 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 150 points to 57,142 while Nifty at 17,087, lower by 30 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 150 points to 57,142 while Nifty at 17,087, lower by 30 points

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The key benchmark indices opened lower today(22 march 2022) as global sentiment remained subdued amid a sharp rally in oil prices again. The BSE Sensex fell 150 points to 57,142 while the NSE Nifty was at 17,087, lower by 30 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Tata Steel, Wipro, TCS, Tech M, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy's were among the handful of top gainers, up to 2 percent higher. ONGC, Indian Oil, Hindalco, BPCL, Coal India, JSW Steel were the additional top gainers on the Nifty. Meanwhile, HUL, Neslte, Ultractech Cement, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC twins, Britannia, and Grasim were the top laggards on the bourses. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed with the former down by 0.2 percent, and the latter in green with equal gains. Read more

Glenmark Pharma rises 5% as Lacosamide tablets get final approval from US watchdog

Glenmark Pharma rises 5% as Lacosamide tablets get final approval from US watchdog

Monday, March 21, 2022

Shares of Glenmark raised 5 percent to Rs 466, as it announced that it has received final approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its lacosamide tablets USP — 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg.“The USFDA approval for generic Lacosamide tablets USP reiterates our ongoing commitment to making treatment options more accessible for patients. We look forward to quickly launching this product in the US market," said Robert Crockart, a chief commercial officer of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is a global innovation-driven pharmaceutical company with a presence across Specialty, Generics, and OTC businesses. According to IQVIATM sales data for the 12 month period ending January 2022, the Vimpat® Tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg achieved annual sales of approximately $1.7 billion. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 571 points, Nifty at 17117.60

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 571 points, Nifty at 17117.60

Monday, March 21, 2022

At Close, Sensex fell 571.44 points or 0.99% at 57292.49, and the Nifty was down 69.40 points or 0.98% at 17117.60, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict failed to de-escalate despite several rounds of talks between the two nations.ICICI Bank, TCS, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC, and Hindustan Unilever were the biggest drags for both indices. Coal India, Hindalco, UPL, Tata Steel, and NTPC, were among the top gainers today, About 1516 shares have advanced, 1919 shares declined, and 140 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.7 percent down while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.4 percent. Sectorally, only the Nifty Metal and Media indices ended in the green, inching up 1.3 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. The top laggards were the Nifty FMCG index, down 2 percent, and the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 155 points to 58,019 levels, and Nifty gained 12 points to reach the 17,300 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 155 points to 58,019 levels, and Nifty gained 12 points to reach the 17,300 mark

Monday, March 21, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started today's(21 March 2022) session with mild gains amid the ensuing uncertainty of the Russia-Ukraine war. The BSE Sensex rose 155 points to 58,019 levels, and the NSE Nifty50 hardly gained 12 points to reach the 17,300 mark. On the Sensex, Maruti, Infosys, Wipro, Tata Steel, Tech M, Titan, TCS, and Sun Pharma were the front winners, with opening gains of up to 1.8 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed with the former in red, while the latter held gains of 0.26 percent.

Titan Shares Hit New All-Time High

Titan Shares Hit New All-Time High

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s portfolio stock Titan Company hit a record high on Thursday and rose over 5% and is among the top Nifty gainers in trade on March 17, 2022. Titan’s stock rose 5.2% at Rs 2721.65 per share on NSE and was up 5% at Rs 2720 apiece on the BSE in intraday trading. According to stock market experts, the stock is expected to reap the margin benefit of the recent gold price rally in the international market. They said that chances are bright for the jewelry stock to give better Q4 numbers in the upcoming result season. They said that Titan share prices are in an uptrend and may climb to a new lifetime high in the next month. Last week on Friday, the company said its subsidiary has inked an agreement to acquire 17.5% voting rights in US-based Great Heights Inc for USD 20 million (around Rs 152 crore). TCL North America Inc (TCLNA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has signed a stock purchase agreement with Great Heights Inc for the subscription of shares Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1047 points, Nifty at 17287.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1047 points, Nifty at 17287.05

Thursday, March 17, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 1,047.28 points or 1.84% at 57,863.93, and the Nifty was up 311.70 points or 1.84% at 17,287.00 as they cheered progress on ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. That apart, investors also welcomed a 25-bps rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, which was on expected lines. Housing Development Finance Corporation was the top gainer on Sensex, up 5.5%, followed by Titan, Reliance Industries, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Only Infosys and HCL Technologies closed with losses. About 2046 shares have advanced, 1270 shares declined, and 121 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1 percent each. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty index advanced over 3 percent today, ending as the top sectoral gainer for a second straight day. The Nifty Financial Services, Bank, and Metal indices edged between 2 and 2.5 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 800 points to 56,575, while Nifty jumped 230 points to 16,893 levels in early deals

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 800 points to 56,575, while Nifty jumped 230 points to 16,893 levels in early deals

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices opened sharply higher today(16th march 2022), with a strong recovery from the previous session's losses. The BSE Sensex rose 800 points to 56,575, while the Nifty 50 jumped 230 points to 16,893 levels in early deals. The strong start for the indices comes amid upbeat global sentiment as US stocks rose significantly overnight and Asian shares were also seen staging recovery from their two-day losses. On the Sensex, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Maruti, ICICI Bank, Bajaj twins, HDFC Bank, M&M, Asian Paints, and Wipro were leading the upmove, trading up to 3.5 percent higher. Grasim and Tata Motors were the additional gainers on the Nifty50. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 709 points, Nifty at 16663.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 709 points, Nifty at 16663.00

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 709.17 points or 1.26% at 55,776.85, and the Nifty was down 208.30 points or 1.23% at 16,663, breaking five-day winning momentum as Ukraine-Russia talks reached "crossroads". Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer on Sensex, up 2.23%, followed by Maruti Suzuki India, and Nestle India. Tata Steel was the worst-performing stock on Sensex, accompanied by Tech Mahindra, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1296 shares have advanced, 2014 shares declined, and 95 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE Metal index slumped over 4 percent, followed by the BSE Oil and Gas index (down 2.7 percent), the BSE IT index (down 2.4 percent). On the upside, BSE Auto and FMCG indices were the only gainers, adding up to 0.4 percent. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices lost 0.5 percent each. India VIX soared 4% to breach 26 levels again.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose around 200 points to 56,660, while NSE Nifty at 16,918, higher by 50 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose around 200 points to 56,660, while NSE Nifty at 16,918, higher by 50 points

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started to trade on a higher note extending their strong rally to a sixth session amid a sharp fall in crude oil prices from their record highs. The BSE Sensex rose around 200 points to 56,660, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,918, higher by 50 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Asian Paints, M&M, Maruti, Ultractech Cement, Axis Bank, L&T, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and SBI were the top gainers. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer, Cipla, Eicher Motors, and Tata Motors were the additional gainers, up to 2 percent higher. On the downside, Tata Steel, Reliance, Infosys, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Tech M, ONGC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, Indian Oil, and Coal India were the top losers on the bourses, down up to 4 percent. Read more

Jubilant FoodWorks down 15 percent on CEO Pratik Pota's exit

Jubilant FoodWorks down 15 percent on CEO Pratik Pota's exit

Monday, March 14, 2022

Domino’s operator Jubilant FoodWorks share price tanked 15 percent to a fresh 52-week low of Rs 2,444 apiece following news of the resignation of the company’s CEO and whole-time director Pratik Rashmikant Pota.“The board of directors of Jubilant FoodWorks in their meeting held on March 11, 2022, accepted the resignation of Pratik Rashmikant Pota as the CEO and whole-time director of the company as he wishes to pursue opportunities outside Jubilant FoodWorks,” the company said in a statement. Pota will continue in his current role till June 15. Analysts say that consistent exits at the senior management level further add a question mark on the company’s ability to retain talent.“Although we remain positive about the longevity of the QSR industry and Jubilant’s superior business model, rich valuation remains a concern for us. We cut our EPS estimate by 6% and 4% for FY23 and FY24, owing to steep RM inflation, and macro headwinds,” analysts at HDFC Institutional Research said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 935 points, Nifty at 16871.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 935 points, Nifty at 16871.30

Monday, March 14, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 935.72 points or 1.68% at 56,486.02, and the Nifty was up 240.80 points or 1.45% at 16,871.30, as investors pinned hopes on a fresh round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian negotiators. Infosys was the top gainer on Sensex, accompanied by the State Bank of India, and HDFC Bank. HUL was the top laggard, followed by Sun Pharma, and Dr. Reddy’s. About 1684 shares have advanced, 1706 shares declined, and 134 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty index declined the most on the NSE, falling 2 percent, while the Nifty Bank, Financial Services, and IT indices added 2 percent each. India VIX closed 1.3% higher at 25.68 levels. The BSE midcap index ended flat, while smallcap index gained 0.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 300 points to 55,850, while NSE Nifty at 16,681, higher by 51 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 300 points to 55,850, while NSE Nifty at 16,681, higher by 51 points

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started today's(14th March 2022) session on a positive note. Despite uncertainty on developments around Russia-Ukraine talks, The BSE Sensex rose 300 points to 55,850, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,681, higher by 51 points. On the Sensex, HDFC Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, HDFC, SBI, Asian Paints, Tech M, Bajaj Finserv, and Wipro were the leading frontrunners, up between 0.5-2 percent. On the flip side, Hindustan Unilever, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy's, M&M, Reliance, PowerGrid, IOC, BPCL, Tata Motors, SBI Life were the top losers, down up to 1.6 percent. The broader markets were also firmly up with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices up to 0.4 percent higher. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 85.91 points, Nifty at 16630.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 85.91 points, Nifty at 16630.45

Friday, March 11, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 85.91 points or 0.15% at 55,550.30, and the Nifty was up 35.60 points or 0.21% at 16,630.50, as the Assembly elections' euphoria extended into a second day. However, developments around the Ukrainian war, commodity prices, and the US inflation data kept the markets volatile throughout the day. Cipla, BPCL, Sun Pharma, JSW Steel, and IOC were among the top Nifty gainers, while losers were Nestle India, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Consumer Products, Hindalco Industries, and NTPC. While the losers were Nestle India, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel, Britannia, Axis Bank, Hindalco, NTPC, Eicher Motors, and TCS. About 2004 shares have advanced, 1257 shares declined, and 112 shares are unchanged. The Midcap index (up 0.45 percent) and the Smallcap index (up 0.87 percent) on the BSE outperformed the benchmarks. Sectorally, the Nifty Pharma index was the best performing index, rising 2.5 percent on the NSE. The Nifty Auto index, on the other hand, slipped

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose over 150 points to 55,500 levels, while Nifty above the 16,600 level, up around 60 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose over 150 points to 55,500 levels, while Nifty above the 16,600 level, up around 60 points

Friday, March 11, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started lower today(11 March 2022) with the Sensex falling 300 points at open in line with weak global cues due to the US registering a 40-year high CPI level in February. But, the markets soon reversed losses to slip into the green zone. The BSE Sensex smartly rose over 150 points to 55,500 levels, while the NSE Nifty50 index was above the 16,600 level, up around 60 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Twins, and HDFC Bank were the top gainers now. Maruti, Nestle, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech, meanwhile, were the top losers. Read more

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 10.83 trn in three days

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 10.83 trn in three days

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Equity investors have become richer by over Rs 10.83 lakh crore as stocks extended their rising streak for the third consecutive session today(10 March 2022). The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex soared 817.06 points or 1.50 percent to close at 55,464.39. In three days, the benchmark has gained 2,621.64 points. Tracking the ongoing rally in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped by Rs 10,83,103.27 crore in three sessions to stand at Rs 2,51,93,934.31 crore. Read more

Coforge dips 6% after 10% equity changes hands on BSE

Coforge dips 6% after 10% equity changes hands on BSE

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Shares of Coforge dipped 6 percent to Rs 4,260 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade after 10 percent of the total equity of the information technology (IT) consulting & software company changed hands on the BSE. The promoter company Hulst BV sold over 60 lakh shares of the company worth Rs 2,689 crore, at an average price of Rs 4,329 apiece. Hulst BV sold almost 10.2% of its stake in the IT company. It held a total equity stake of 49.97% in the company as of Dec 31, 2021, after selling 83.5 lakh shares through block deals last year. In the past three months, the stock has underperformed the market by falling 19 percent, as compared to a 5 percent decline on the S&P BSE Sensex. The stock had hit a record high of Rs 6,133 on January 4, 2022. Over the past calendar year, Coforge’s CEO & Executive Director, Sudhir Singh sold about Rs 342 million worth equity shares of the company at Rs 5,381 apiece.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 817 points, Nifty at 16594.90

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 817 points, Nifty at 16594.90

Thursday, March 10, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 817.06 points or 1.50% at 55,464.39, and the Nifty was up 249.50 points or 1.53% at 16,594.90,as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looked set to win four of the five key state elections.HUL was the top gainer on the 50-pack index, followed by Tata Steel, Grasim Industries, SBI, Tata Consumer Products, JSW Steel, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, IOC, and IndusInd Bank. Coal India, Tech M, ONGC, Dr. Reddy's Labs, UPL, and TCS were the top losers. About 2346 shares have advanced, 937 shares declined, and 94 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1 percent each. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, metal, FMCG, power, capital goods, PSU Bank and realty indices added 1-2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 1,200 points to 55,815, while Nifty climbed 320 points to 16,668 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 1,200 points to 55,815, while Nifty climbed 320 points to 16,668 level

Thursday, March 10, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started on an upbeat note with a huge gap-up and extended their two-day gains, riding the rebound across global markets. The BSE Sensex rose 1,200 points to 55,815, while the NSE Nifty50 climbed 320 points to 16,668 levels. The front runners on the Sensex included Asian Paints, Axis Bank, SBI, HUL, Maruti, Ultractech Cement, up to 5 percent higher. Tata Motors was the additional top gainer on Nifty. Asian Paints logged the largest gains on the bourses as crude prices corrected sharply on Wednesday to $110 a barrel from the highs of $130. On the flip side, metals stocks were subdued as commodity prices including those of metals such as aluminum, nickel also have come off from their recent high levels. Tata Steel was the sole Sensex loser, down 0.4 percent, while ONGC, Hindalco, and Coal India were the top Nifty losers, up to 4 percent down. Read more

Sensex soars over 1,200 points; a few factors fueling the rally

Sensex soars over 1,200 points; a few factors fueling the rally

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Indian markets gained ground today(9 March 2022) as the Sensex surged over 1,200 points in intra-day trade to reclaim 54,600 levels. Also, the Nifty 50 clawed back to 16,400 levels led by media, realty, and auto stocks. The surge comes in hopes of de-escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy indicated that the country was no longer interested in NATO membership, the main reason behind the war. “With humanitarian causes opening up, markets are recovering losses on hopes of a resolution in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, said an expert. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he has "cooled down regarding the question of a NATO membership for his country", which was a key reason why Russia went to war with Russia, media reports suggested. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 400 points to 53,800 levels and Nifty rose 100 points to stay above 16,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 400 points to 53,800 levels and Nifty rose 100 points to stay above 16,100-mark

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended gains into a second session today(9th March 2022) as investors continued to assess the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. In early morning deals, the BSE Sensex was up 400 points to 53,800 levels and the NSE Nifty rose 100 points to stay above the 16,100-mark. In line with this, the broader markets were also positive with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices firmly higher by 0.9 percent and 1 percent, respectively. Sectorally, Nifty Banks and Metals were the sole losers on the bourses with marginal losses. While, Nifty IT, Pharma, Realty, and Oil & Gas indices were the leading gainers.

Credit Suisse downgrades India to underweight

Credit Suisse downgrades India to underweight

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

'Credit Suisse', the global research and brokerage house, has downgraded Indian equities from ‘overweight’ to ‘underweight’ citing soaring oil prices that hit a 14-year high of over $140 a barrel in trade yesterday (7th March 20222) “Because of its strong structural prospects and robust EPS momentum, we will look for opportunities to re-enter the market, but today we tactically cut our India position from overweight to underweight. Higher oil prices hurt the current account, add to inflationary pressures and increase sensitivity to Fed rate hikes,” said a note submitted to Credit Suisse. The funds excess available with Credit Suisse as a result of India's downgrade will be used to buy Chinese stocks, it said while upgrading the stocks to overweight (Market Weight earlier). Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 581 points, Nifty at 16013.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 581 points, Nifty at 16013.45

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 581.34 points or 1.10% at 53,424.09, and the Nifty was up 150.30 points or 0.95% at 16,013.50, amid high volatility led by the realty, IT, pharma names. Sun Pharma, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), NTPC, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel were among top BSE Sensex gainers. On the flip side, Tata Steel, Power Grid Corporation of India, Titan Company, and Reliance Industries (RIL), were among the top index draggers. About 2193 shares have advanced, 1069 shares declined, and 84 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Realty index advanced 3.25 percent today, the Nifty PSB and IT index rose nearly 3 percent each, and the Nifty Pharma index was up 2.4 percent. On the flip side, the Nifty Metal index slipped 1.5 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1.45 percent and 1.33 percent, respectively. India VIX was down 2.53 percent to 28.59 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 52,736, while Nifty at 15,830, lower by 32 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 52,736, while Nifty at 15,830, lower by 32 points

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

In the background of recovery in US futures, the Indian benchmark indices started today's (8th March 2022) session with marginal losses. The BSE Sensex was down 100 points at 52,736, while the NSE Nifty was at 15,830, lower by 32 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Maruti, HDFC twins, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd, and SBI were the top laggards, down up to 2 percent. On the Nifty, Hindalco, Tata Motors, HeroMoto, and Eicher Motors were the additional losers. Powergrid, NTPC, Tech M, ITC, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, TCS, Adani Ports, BPCL, Divis Labs, meanwhile were the top winners on the bourses, up to 3 percent higher. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, up to 1 percent higher. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 52,736, while Nifty at 15,830, lower by 32 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 52,736, while Nifty at 15,830, lower by 32 points

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

On the background of recovery in US futures the Indian benchmark indices started today's (8th March 2022) session with marginal losses. The BSE Sensex was down 100 points at 52,736, while the NSE Nifty was at 15,830, lower by 32 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Maruti, HDFC twins, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd and SBI were the top laggards, down up to 2 per cent. On the Nifty, Hindalco, Tata Motors, HeroMoto and Eicher Motors were the additonal losers. Powergrid, NTPC, Tech M, ITC, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, TCS, Adani Ports, BPCL, Divis Labs, meanwhile were the top winners on the bourses, upto 3 per cent higher. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, up to 1 per cent higher. Read more

JK Cement slips 9% on board nod for Rs 600 cr investments in paint venture

JK Cement slips 9% on board nod for Rs 600 cr investments in paint venture

Monday, March 7, 2022

Shares of JK Cement Ltd. logged the worst day in 14 years, slipped 9 percent to Rs 2,395, also its fresh 52-week low, on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade as analysts raised concerns about the company's "aggressive" investment plan to enter the paints business. The company said its board approved an investment of Rs 600 crore into the painting venture, which will be infused over a five-year period.“The subsidiary would undertake manufacturing, selling, trading, importing and exporting and otherwise dealing in all types of paints and allied products and services,” the company said in a stock exchange filing. Consumer preference for existing brands and infrequent purchase cycle could also make it difficult for JK Cement to gain share in the mid-to-premium emulsions business, they said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1491 points, Nifty at 15863.15

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1491 points, Nifty at 15863.15

Monday, March 7, 2022

At close, the Sensex is down 1491 points or 2.74% at 52842.75, and the Nifty was down 382 points or 2.35% at 15863.15, as the US and European Union mulled boycotting importing oil from Russia. Consequently, fears of tighter oil and gas supplies, higher inflation, and, thus, faster-than-expected rate hikes by global central banks hit investor sentiment. Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Infosys, ITC, and Tata Steel were the top gainers in the Sensex pack.,ONGC, Hindalco, Coal India, UPL, Cipla, ITC, NTPC, and JSW Steel were the additional gainers on the Nifty. On the downside, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Britannia, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, SBI, Hero Moto, HDFC, L&T, HUL, RIL, and HDFC Life were the losers in the Sensex pack.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 2.2 percent lower each. Sectorally, indices of rate-sensitive sectors such as Auto, Realty, Bank, Financial Services fell between 4 and 5.5 percent. Read more

India's growth will be adversely affected by Russia-Ukraine war

India's growth will be adversely affected by Russia-Ukraine war

Monday, March 7, 2022

India's growth in the next financial year will be adversely affected by factors like Supply disruptions and trade shocks emanating from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a possible sharp rise in inflation in the next 6-8 months, fiscal pressures, and a widened current account deficit (CAD). Growth is expected to be less than 8% in FY23, economists said as they pitched for a cut in excise duties on oil to cushion the impact on inflation. The Economic Survey had forecast 8-8.5% growth in FY23 at the end of January, days after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had pegged India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the year at 7.1%. Oil prices have hit their highest levels in almost a decade.HDFC Bank expects FY23 CAD at 2.3% and has lowered its FY23 growth forecast to 7.9% from 8.2% projected earlier. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 1,400 points, breaching the 53K-mark to around 52,920, while Nifty cracked 450 points to 15,780

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 1,400 points, breaching the 53K-mark to around 52,920, while Nifty cracked 450 points to 15,780

Monday, March 7, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started to trade with deep cuts today (7th March 2022) as Brent Crude trading at $130 a barrel and global market sell-off.In morning trades, the BSE Sensex was down 1,400 points, breaching the 53K-mark to around 52,920, while the NSE Nifty50 cracked 450 points to 15,780. The losses were spread across the broader markets with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipping 2.3 percent each. On the Sensex, top laggards were ICIC Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, L&T, and Asian Paints, down up to 5 percent. On the Nifty, Eicher Motors, Britannia, and Tata Motors were the additional losers. Read more

LIC IPO may be delayed to next fiscal year amid market swings: Report

LIC IPO may be delayed to next fiscal year amid market swings: Report

Friday, March 4, 2022

The IPO of LIC of India is set to be delayed into the next financial year amid market swings triggered by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, according to some sources. Bankers and officials are preparing to shift the listing of the state-run insurer to after the current fiscal year, which ends in March, as per the source. A formal announcement could be expected this week or next, they added. LIC’s underwriters have seen muted interest during early meetings with potential anchor investors, according to the people. Many fund managers have been wary of making major commitments amid the market volatility, the people said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 768 points, Nifty at 16245.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 768 points, Nifty at 16245.35

Friday, March 4, 2022

At close, the Sensex is down 768.87 points or 1.40% at 54,333.81, and the Nifty was down 252.60 points or 1.53% at 16,245.40, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalated, with Russian forces attacking and seizing control over Europe's largest nuclear power plant earlier today. Dr Reddy’s Lab was the top Sensex gainer, up 2.78% accompanied by ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Ultratech Cement. On the other hand, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, and Asian Paints were the top laggards. The BSE MidCap index declined 2.3 percent and the BSE SmallCap index, meanwhile, settled 1.3 percent lower. Sectorally, only the Nifty IT index eked out again on the NSE, rising 0.14 percent. The Nifty Auto index was the worst hit index today for a second straight day as it ended 3.3 percent down today. All other remaining indices fell between 1 and 3 percent. India VIX closed 0.71% lower.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 763 points to 54,339, while Nifty at 16,289, lower by 208 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 763 points to 54,339, while Nifty at 16,289, lower by 208 points

Friday, March 4, 2022

Indian benchmark indices started trade sharply lower today(4 March 2022) in tune with weak global market sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 763 points to 54,339, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,289, lower by 208 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Asian Paints, Maruti, Axis Bank, Titan, Wipro, Bajaj twins, Kotak Bank, HUL, M&M, Tech M, Infosys, HDFC Bank were the top losers, up to 4 percent lower. On the Nifty, auto players-Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Tata Motors was the additional laggards. Meanwhile, a few shares were trading higher on the bourses, especially from the Metal pack. These included Tata Steel, Hindalco, JSW Steel, along with NTPC, UPL, and BPCL. Read more

Coal India share price jumps over 7% as arm set to overshoot production

Coal India share price jumps over 7% as arm set to overshoot production

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Shares of Coal India (CIL) surged 7 percent to Rs 198 on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade as the state-run mining giant said that its subsidiary Northern Coalfields Ltd is set to cross production target of 119 million tonnes for the current fiscal. The stock has been gaining for the last four days and has risen nearly 32 percent during the period on improved outlook amid rising commodity prices. European coal surged to historic highs as sanctions against Russia for its assault on Ukraine tightened the global market supply. Benchmark thermal coal in Asia, the largest market for the fuel, soared 46 percent to a record as concerns about disruption to supplies from Russia turbocharged concerns over tight energy markets, Bloomberg reported. The miner had on Tuesday produced 5.67 lakh tonne of the dry fuel, the highest single-day count since its inception, and the total output in the 2021-22 financial year so far stood at 110.5 million tonnes (mt), up by six percent on a year-on-year. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 366 points, Nifty at 16498.05

Closing Bell: Sensex down 366 points, Nifty at 16498.05

Thursday, March 3, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 366.22 points or 0.66% at 55,102.68, and the Nifty was down 108 points or 0.65% at 16,498 as geopolitical uncertainty and weekly F&O expiry kept investors on the sidelines. About 1963 shares have advanced, 1279 shares declined, and 116 shares are unchanged.ONGC, Power Grid, UPL, Wipro, Tech M, HCL Tech, and Coal India were the top gainers on the Nifty index today, On the downside, Ultratech Cement, HDFC Life, Asian Paints, Shree Cement, Eicher Motors, SBI Life, and Tata Consumer Products were the top laggards, The BSE MidCap index settled 0.64 percent down. The BSE SmallCap index, on the other hand, added 0.35 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty Auto index declined 2 percent on the NSE, followed by the Nifty Private Bank, Bank, and Consumer Durable indices, down 1 percent each. On the flip side, the Nifty IT and Metal indices added 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points to 55,690 levels, while Nifty index up 60-odd points around 16,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points to 55,690 levels, while Nifty index up 60-odd points around 16,650 levels

Thursday, March 3, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started trade fairly higher today(3rd March 2022) tracking firm global market cues after a day of huge sell-off. Though, soon after, the indices pared their opening gains and were modestly higher. The BSE Sensex was up 200 points to 55,690 levels, while the NSE Nifty50 index was now up 60-odd points around 16,650 levels. On the Sensex, IT stocks Tech M, Wipro, HCL Tech, and Infosys were the top gainers, up to 3 percent higher. On the downside, Asian Paints, Ultratech Cement, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank were the top losers. Read more

DB Realty shares hit 5% upper circuit as it wins legal case regarding Mumbai land parcel

DB Realty shares hit 5% upper circuit as it wins legal case regarding Mumbai land parcel

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Shares of DB Realty hit the 5 percent upper circuit on Wednesday as the company informed the stock exchanges that the firm has won the title of land owned by it in Mumbai and will now develop a 2 million square feet office complex. The matter which was under the review of The Supreme Court through public interest litigation (PIL), was cleared by the apex court on February 28 in favor of the real estate developer. The court through its order has allowed the subsidiary of the company – Esteem Properties to develop this land in Mumbai. In a regulatory filing, D B Realty informed that its subsidiary Esteem Properties owns about 22,000 square meters of land at Andheri (East) in Mumbai and was the subject matter of Public Interest Litigation."The Company intends to develop the subject land into a 2.00 million sq feet (leasable area) grade A office space in the next 3 years." Read more

Closing bell: Sensex down 779 points, Nifty at 16605.95

Closing bell: Sensex down 779 points, Nifty at 16605.95

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 779 points or 1.38% lower at 55,468 while NSE Nifty 50 ended 187 points or 1.12% in red at 16,605, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict entered its 7th day today. Tata Steel soared 5.66% as the top Sensex gainer, followed by Reliance Industries and Titan. Maruti Suzuki India was the worst-performing stock on Sensex, down 5.95%, accompanied by Dr. Reddy’s and Bajaj Auto. About 1642 shares have advanced, 1537 shares declined, and 101 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.1 percent lower each. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer on the NSE today (up 4 percent) while the Nifty Auto index slumped 3 percent. The Nifty Bank, Financial Services, and Pharma indices dipped 2 percent each. India VIX inched higher and closed at 29.23 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 700 points to 55,544, while Nifty at 16,634, lower by 159 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 700 points to 55,544, while Nifty at 16,634, lower by 159 points

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices opened gap-down today(2nd March 2022) snapping their two-day previous gains as global market sentiment soured amid soaring oil and commodity prices. The BSE Sensex fell 700 points to 55,544, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,634, lower by 159 points. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, NTPC, Tech M, M&M, Reliance were the top gainers, up 0.3-3 percent. ICICI Bank, Maruti, Asian Paints, HDFC twins, Kotak Bank, Ultractech Cement, IndusInd Bank, and Axis Bank, meanwhile, were the top drags, trading 1.4-3 percent lower. On the Nifty, Coal India, ONGC, Hindalco, Tata Steel were the top performers, trading 3-4 percent higher, while Bajaj Auto was the additional top laggard on the index, down 4 percent. Read more

GST collection up 18% YoY at over Rs 1.33 trn in February 2022

GST collection up 18% YoY at over Rs 1.33 trn in February 2022

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

GST collections in February stood at over Rs 1.33 trillion in February 2022, an 18 percent growth over the year-ago period, the Finance Ministry said today(1st March 2022). The February mop-up was impacted by the Omicron wave that swept through the country and hence, the gross sales tax collection was lower than the record Rs 1,40,986 crore netted in January. "The gross GST revenue collected in February 2022 is Rs 1,33,026 crore of which Central GST is Rs 24,435 crore, State GST is Rs 30,779 crore, Integrated GST is Rs 67,471 crore (including Rs 33,837 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 10,340 crore (including Rs 638 crore collected on import of goods)," the ministry said in a statement. Read more

State Bank of India stops handling trade with sanctioned Russian entities

State Bank of India stops handling trade with sanctioned Russian entities

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

India's top lender, State Bank of India(SBI) will not process any transactions involving Russian entities subject to international sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, according to a letter seen by Reuters and people familiar with the matter. "No transactions involving entities, banks, ports or vessels appearing" on a U.S., European Union, or United Nations sanctions list shall be processed irrespective of the currency of the transaction, said a letter sent by State Bank of India (SBI) to certain clients. Read more

Piramal Enterprises to raise up to Rs 500 crore via NCDs

Piramal Enterprises to raise up to Rs 500 crore via NCDs

Monday, February 28, 2022

Piramal Enterprises Ltd on Monday said the administrative committee of its board of directors has approved raising up to Rs 500 crore through the issue of non-convertible debentures on a private placement basis. The committee at its meeting held on Monday approved the issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of up to Rs 100 crore along with an option to retain oversubscription of up to Rs 400 crore, aggregating up to Rs 500 crore, Piramal Enterprises said in a regulatory filing. The company reported 11.1% growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 887.96 crore on a 20.4% rise in net sales to Rs 3,816.16 crore in Q3 FY22 over Q3 FY21. The debentures are proposed to be listed on debt segment and capital market segment of National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd, it added. The NCDs will have a tenure of 30 months with a coupon rate of 8 percent per annum, the company said, adding the redemption date is September 2, 2024.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 389 points, Nifty at 16793.90

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 389 points, Nifty at 16793.90

Monday, February 28, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 388.76 points or 0.70% at 56,247.28, and the Nifty was up 135.50 points or 0.81% at 16,793.90, as Russia and Ukraine began talks at the Belarus border. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, up 6.45%, followed by Power Grid, Titan, and Reliance Industries. Dr Reddy’s was the worst performer, down 2.8%, accompanied by Axis Bank, M&M, and HDFC Bank. About 2071 shares have advanced, 1290 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.8 percent each. On the sectoral front, apart from the Nifty Metal index, which closed nearly 5 percent higher, the Nifty Oil and gas index (up 2.6 percent), IT index (up 1 percent), and the Nifty FMCG index (up 0.6 percent) were the other star performers. On the flip side, the Nifty Auto and Bank indices were the worst hit, down 0.7 percent each. Volatility continued to remain high as India's VIX ended 6.8% higher at 28.57.

Markets and war: Will Sharp recovery follow a steep fall?

Markets and war: Will Sharp recovery follow a steep fall?

Monday, February 28, 2022

For the global equity markets, it was a very tough time over the past few weeks as they have battled several headwinds, including the recent geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has also triggered a sharp rise in commodity prices. Market experts say the market fall was a knee-jerk reaction to the Russia – Ukraine conflict and are likely to witness a choppy phase before discounting this development and staging a sharp rebound. Over time, equity markets have generally overreacted near the geopolitical risks. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 688 points to 55,170, while Nifty at 16,481, lower by 177 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 688 points to 55,170, while Nifty at 16,481, lower by 177 points

Monday, February 28, 2022

In tune with weakness in Asian and global markets, the Indian benchmark indices started trade lower today(28th Feb.2022) amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict uncertainty. The BSE Sensex fell 688 points to 55,170, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,481, lower by 177 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Tata Steel and PowerGrid were the only gainers, up to 1 percent higher. Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, Dr. Reddy's, Asian Paints, Maruti, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Bank, and Axis Bank, meanwhile, were the top losers, down up to 3 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the negative territory, down 1 percent each. Read more

Apollo Hospital shares rise 8.35% on inclusion to Nifty 50 index

Apollo Hospital shares rise 8.35% on inclusion to Nifty 50 index

Friday, February 25, 2022

Shares of Apollo Hospitals Enterprises rallied 8.35 percent to Rs 4,747 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Friday's intra-day trade after the exchange announced the inclusion of the company in its benchmark Nifty50 index which will replace Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. with effect from March 31, 2022. Apollo Hospitals will become the first-ever healthcare services company to become part of the benchmark index and will replace Indian Oil Corporation. This replacement will also be applicable to NIFTY50 Equal Weight Index. The Nifty 50 is reconstituted twice every year in March and September. Edelweiss Securities expects Apollo Hospital’s inclusion in the index to result in an inflow of $143 billion, while Indian Oil will be removed and it will see an outflow of $91 million, it said.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1328 points, Nifty at 16658.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1328 points, Nifty at 16658.40

Friday, February 25, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 1,328.61 points or 2.44 percent at 55,858.52, and the Nifty was up 410.40 points or 2.53 percent at 16,658.40 levels as investors rushed to bargain buying at a lower level on Friday, after a nearly 5-per cent fall on Thursday Index heavyweights such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and Bajaj Finance contributed the most to the indices’ gain. while losers included Britannia Industries, Nestle India, and HUL.In the broader markets, the MidCap and Smallcap indices on the BSE outperformed the benchmarks and closed a little over 4 percent higher each. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty and PSB indices logged the sharpest rebound today with a 5 percent gain each on the NSE. This was followed by the Nifty Private Bank index (4 percent), Nifty Bank index (3.5 percent), and the Nifty Pharma, Auto, and Financial Services indices (3 percent each).

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 933 points to 55,463 while Nifty climbed 267 points to 16,514

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 933 points to 55,463 while Nifty climbed 267 points to 16,514

Friday, February 25, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started trade sharply higher today(25th Feb.2022) following the overnight recovery in the global markets and snapped their 7-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex rose 933 points to 55,463 while the NSE Nifty climbed 267 points to 16,514 Among the Sensex-30 shares, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Ultratech Cement, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, and SBI were the top gainers, up to 4 percent higher. All Sensex shares were in the green. On the Nifty, Tata Motors, UPL, and Adani Ports were the top additional gainers, trading 3-6 percent up. The broader markets were seen putting up an impressive show outperforming the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 3 percent higher. In comparison, the Sensex and Nifty were up 2 percent each. Read more

Oil Marketing Companies under pressure

Oil Marketing Companies under pressure

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Shares of oil marketing companies (OMC) and city gas distribution players (CGDs) are under pressure, falling up to 6 percent on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade as oil prices topped the $100 a barrel-mark for the first time since 2014 after Russia ordered military operations in Ukraine and reports emerged of blasts in some major Ukrainian cities. Rising crude oil prices are considered a major challenge for India Inc. because any hike in raw material and energy prices may put further pressure on the margins of domestic companies going ahead. Unsurprisingly, following escalating geopolitical tensions, the Indian stock markets nosedived. Following the rise in crude oil prices, the cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has advanced 19 percent to Rs 90,519 per kl from Rs 76,062 per kl on January 1. The rise in ATF prices may hit the balance sheet of airline companies which accounts for more than 35 percent of the cost of running an airline in India. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 2,700 points, Nifty at 16247.95

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 2,700 points, Nifty at 16247.95

Thursday, February 24, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 2,702.15 points or 4.72% at 54,529.91, and the Nifty was down 815.30 points or 4.78% at 16,248.00 a day of monthly F&O expiry, as Russia attacked Ukraine. All the 30 stocks on S&P BSE Sensex ended in a deep sea of red. IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Infosys, among others, were top index draggers. About 240 shares have advanced, 3084 shares declined, and 69 shares are unchanged. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and the BSE SmallCap indices slumped 5.5 percent and 5.7 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank tumbled over 8 percent, Realty index 7.5 percent, Private Bank 6 percent, and Metal and IT indices 5 percent. The Nifty Bank index, meanwhile, slipped over 2,100 points or 6 percent to end at the 35,200 level. Nifty FMCG too fell over 3 percent. India VIX, the volatility index, rallied 30.31 percent to end at 31.98 levels.

Russia attacks Ukraine

Russia attacks Ukraine

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine today (24th Feb.2022), as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions, warning other countries that any attempt to interfere would lead to “consequences you have never seen.” Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of a Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine’s democratically elected government. U.S. President Joe Biden pledged new sanctions meant to punish Russia for an act of aggression that the international community had for weeks anticipated but could not prevent through diplomacy. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 2000 points lower around 55,300 levels, while Nifty slipped below the 16,500 mark down nearly 600 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 2000 points lower around 55,300 levels, while Nifty slipped below the 16,500 mark down nearly 600 points

Thursday, February 24, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended their opening losses and slipped around 3 percent each in early morning trades today (24th Feb.2022) after Russia ordered military operations in Ukraine and reports emerged of blasts in some major Ukrainian cities. The BSE Sensex was 2000 points lower around 55,300 levels, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped below the 16,500 mark with a fall of nearly 600 points. Consequently, oil prices also soared and topped the $100 a barrel mark for the first time since 2014. Reports quoted Ukrainian officials as saying that both ballistic and cruise missiles strikes have targeted sites in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv. The city's airport is reportedly being evacuated with blasts being reported in three other major cities of Ukraine. Read more

Sensex settled 69 points lower at 57,232 levels while Nifty shut shop at 17,063, down 29 points

Sensex settled 69 points lower at 57,232 levels while Nifty shut shop at 17,063, down 29 points

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

A sharp slide in the fag end of the session dragged equities lower for the sixth straight day. Despite starting higher amid cautious global cues, benchmark indices failed to hold on to their gains as investors sold IT, financial, and auto stocks in the latter half of the session. Besides, a volatile situation between Russia and Ukraine also kept investors on their toes as they monitored the implications of the first batch of sanctions on Vladimir Putin's country. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex fell 501 points from the day's high and settled 69 points lower at 57,232 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, shut shop at 17,063, down 29 points. Kotak Bank (up 2.5 percent) was the top Sensex gainer today, followed by Titan Company, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Wipro, and Infosys. Read more

Gold emerges as the best-performing asset class in 2022

Gold emerges as the best-performing asset class in 2022

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

After underperforming most risk assets last year, Gold has emerged as the best-performing asset class in 2022. The metal was trading at around $1,900 per ounce in the international market yesterday(22nd Feb.2022), up from $1,796 at the end of January. The precious metal made an intra-day high of $1,918 on Tuesday. Currently, gold is trading at its highest level since June 2021. The yellow metal is up nearly 5 percent during February and nearly 4 percent since the beginning of the calendar year as stocks and currencies struggle amidst high inflation and geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In comparison, the Dow Jones is down 6.2 percent year-to-date (YTD) in 2022, while the Sensex is down 2 percent YTD in dollar terms and 1.6 percent in local currency. Other major stock indices, such as UK's FTSE100, Germany's DAX, Japan's Nikkei 225, and China’s Shanghai Composite, have also underperformed the yellow metal this year so far. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 325 points at 57,626 while Nifty gained 86 points at 17,178 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 325 points at 57,626 while Nifty gained 86 points at 17,178 levels

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started to trade on a fairly positive note today (23 Feb.2022)ending the losing streak of the previous five sessions amid the rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. The BSE Sensex rose 325 points at 57,626 while the NSE Nifty50 gained 86 points at 17,178 levels. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Kotak Bank, Maruti, M&M, Titan, SBI, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel were the top gainers, up to 2 percent higher. Tata Motors, Tata Consumer, Coal India, and Adani Ports were the additional gainers on the Nifty. On the downside, ONGC, Divis Labs, Eicher Motors, and L&T, meanwhile were the only losers on the bourses, down up to 0.4 percent. Read more

Indiabulls Real Estate surges 12% after clarification on ED investigation

Indiabulls Real Estate surges 12% after clarification on ED investigation

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Shares of Indiabulls Real Estate gained 12 percent to Rs 115.55 on the NSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade despite a choppy session, on the back of heavy volumes after the company clarified that Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation did not pertain to the company and has no bearing on the business and operations of the company.“We wish to clarify that ED has sought some information from Indiabulls Housing Finance (NS: INBF) regarding certain of their clients and it is understood that the necessary data has been provided to ED by IHFL and its officials”, stated the company in an exchange filing. The company’s stock tanked 15% on Monday after the ED conducted searches at the Indiabulls Finance Center in Mumbai and Delhi locations. The raids were conducted based on a Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) case lodged by the ED as an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), against the group’s mortgage lender Indiabulls Housing Finance and its promoters in April 2021. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 382 points, Nifty at 17092.20

Closing Bell:Sensex down 382 points, Nifty at 17092.20

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 382.91 points or 0.66% at 57300.68, and the Nifty was down 114.50 points or 0.67% at 17092.20, for the fifth consecutive session amid weak global cues due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and Tata Steel, were the top losers in the Sensex pack, Gainers included M&M, Bajaj Finserv, Eicher Motors, Hindalco Industries, and ONGC. About 684 shares have advanced, 2589 shares declined, and 82 shares are unchanged.Sectorally, all the key indices ended with losses. The Nifty Realty index was the worst hit, down 3 percent, followed by the Nifty Pharma, IT, Metal, and Bank indices, down between 1 and 1.5 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, which fell up to 2.5 percent intraday, settled 0.7 percent and 1.6 percent lower, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 951 points to 56,732, while Nifty tanked 271 points to 16,935

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 951 points to 56,732, while Nifty tanked 271 points to 16,935

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices started sharply lower with a massive gap today (22 Feb.2022) amid downbeat global sentiment due to tensions around the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The BSE Sensex fell 951 points to 56,732, while the NSE Nifty tanked 271 points to 16,935. The two indices were nearly 2 percent lower. All the Sensex-30 constituents were in the negative territory, led by losses in Dr. Reddy's, Asian Paints, TCS, L&T, IndusInd Bank, HDFC twins, Bajaj Finserv, down 2-3 percent. On the Nifty, ONGC was the sole gainer, up 1.3 percent, while UPL was the additional loser. ONGC was firmly higher as crude oil prices have again jumped higher on the worsening Russia-Ukraine conflict. Read more

Initial signs indicate monsoon 2022 could be 'normal':Skymet

Initial signs indicate monsoon 2022 could be 'normal':Skymet

Monday, February 21, 2022

Skymet, the private weather forecasting agency, today(21st Feb.2022) said that the 2022 southwest monsoon could be ‘normal’, finishing around the mid-way mark of the normal range of 96-104 percent of the Long Period Average (LPA). LPA for the four-month southwest monsoon season that starts from June is 881 millimeters. “Monsoon has large inter-annual fluctuations in its arrival, intensity, duration, and withdrawal. It is rather early to decode all these aspects at this stage. But there are precursors to get an early glimpse and gauge its health during the four-month-long season,” Skymet said in a statement. It added that back-to-back La Nina seen in the last two monsoon seasons had started shrinking now, which also means that monsoon 2022 is going to be a devolving La Nina to start with and turn neutral later. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex gyrated 976 points intra-day but ended 149 points,lower at 57,683.5 and Nifty closed at 17,207, down 70 points

Closing bell: Sensex gyrated 976 points intra-day but ended 149 points,lower at 57,683.5 and Nifty closed at 17,207, down 70 points

Monday, February 21, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices swung in trade today(21st Feb.2022) as investors monitored geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While the day began with reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden had agreed in principle to a summit over the Ukraine crisis, the Kremlin later said there were no concrete plans yet for a summit. Under these circumstances, the S&P BSE Sensex gyrated 976 points intra-day but ended 149 points, or 0.38 percent, lower at 57,683.5. The Nifty50, on the other hand, closed at 17,207, down 70 points or 0.4 percent. Wipro, Infosys, PowerGrid, Shree Cement, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank were the top large-cap gainers today, up between 0.7 percent and 1.7 percent. On the downside, Hindalco, UPL, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Divis Labs, and TCS were the top drags, down up to 3.45 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 628 points at 57,204, while Nifty sliding 180 points to 17,096

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 628 points at 57,204, while Nifty sliding 180 points to 17,096

Monday, February 21, 2022

In line with other global market indices, the Indian benchmark indices started trade lower today(21st Feb.2022) extending losses for the fourth day. At open, the BSE Sensex fell 260 points at 57,572, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,207 lower by 69 points. The indices continued to extend losses for the day and inched lower around 9:45 am, with the Sensex benchmark falling 628 points at 57,204, while the Nifty50 index sliding 180 points to 17,096. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle, HDFC, L&T, Ultratech Cement, Titan, and Asian Paints were the top losers. On the Nifty, HDFC Life, Tata Consumer, UPL, Britannia, SBI, Bajaj Finserv, and Shree Cement were the top laggards, down up to 1.9 percent. On the flip side, Dr. Reddy's, NTPC, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, and TCS were the only gainer on the bourses, up to 0.8 percent higher. Read more

American President Biden is 'convinced' Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

American President Biden is 'convinced' Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Yesterday(18th Feb.2022) US President Joe Biden said he's "convinced" that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion in Ukraine, saying he has "reason to believe" it will occur in the "coming days" and will include an assault on its capital, Kyiv. After weeks of saying the US wasn't sure if Putin had made the final decision to launch a widespread invasion, Biden said that assessment had changed. "As of this moment I'm convinced he's made the decision," Biden said. "We have reason to believe that." He cited the United States' "significant intelligence capability" for the assessment. Biden reiterated his threat of massive economic and diplomatic sanctions against Russia if it does invade, and pressed Putin to rethink his course of action. He said the US and its Western allies were more united than ever to ensure Russia pays a price for the invasion.

Closing Bell:Sensex ended the day 54 points lower at 57,833 levels, while Nifty closed at 17,276, down 28 points

Closing Bell:Sensex ended the day 54 points lower at 57,833 levels, while Nifty closed at 17,276, down 28 points

Friday, February 18, 2022

The volatile streak in the markets extended into a third straight day today(18th Feb.2022) mainly due to the investor's fear about the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The S&P BSE Sensex ended an extremely choppy day 54 points, or 0.1 percent, lower at 57,833 levels, while the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,276, down 28 points or 0.16 percent. Reliance Industries, Infosys, Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, and M&M were the major drag on the Sensex today(18th Feb.2022), accounting for most of the losses. This downside was capped by gains in HDFC twins, L&T, TCS, and Axis Bank. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices shed 0.8 percent each with individual stocks, including Gland Pharma, Honeywell Automation, Astral Ltd, Hindustan Media Ventures, Asian Energy Services, and Unichem Labs cracking between 4 percent and 8 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 133 points at 57,759 and Nifty at 17,246, lower by 58 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 133 points at 57,759 and Nifty at 17,246, lower by 58 points

Friday, February 18, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started to trade lower for the third session in tandem with the bearish global cues on the rising Russian-Ukraine conflict. The BSE Sensex was down 133 points at 57,759 and the NSE Nifty was at 17,246, lower by 58 points. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, NTPC, Maruti, M&M, Tata Steel, L&T, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, and SBI were the top gainers, trading up between 0.4-1 percent. On the Nifty, Coal India, UPL were the additional gainers, up 2 percent and 1 percent, respectively. On the downside, Cipla, Wipro, Tech M, Nestle, Infosys, HCL Tech, Ultratech Cement, HDFC Bank, TCS, Asian Paints, meanwhile, were the top losers, down up to 1 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the negative territory, down 0.4 percent each. The volatility index climbed 5 percent as investors grew jittery. Read more

India will soon have Electricity OTC market

India will soon have Electricity OTC market

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Soon, in India, anyone buy can sell or trade electricity – both conventional (coal, gas hydro) and renewable energy (solar, wind). The over-the-counter (OTC) market allows buyers and sellers to directly transact electricity, and negotiate the price and contract. To facilitate this trade Indian electricity market will have a new platform. Apex regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) last week issued the guidelines for setting up an OTC platform in India, which the sector executives said would be the world’s first regulated OTC platform. The CERC in a 2017 order identified the need for a regulatory framework in India to help electricity consumers buy directly. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 43 points at 57,953, while Nifty flat at 17,326 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 43 points at 57,953, while Nifty flat at 17,326 level

Thursday, February 17, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices turned volatile soon after they opened with modest gains today(17th February 2022). The market sentiment is being weighed on account of the weekly F&O expiry. The BSE Sensex was down 43 points at 57,953, while the NSE Nifty was flat at 17,326 level. Banking stocks came under selling pressure amid losses led by IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, down 0.5-1 percent. Other top losers were Shree Cement, Ultratech Cement, Dr. Reddy's, SBI, and Bajaj twins. On the upside, PowerGrid, Reliance, M&M, HDFC, and Titan were the top Sensex gainers, up to 1 percent higher. Cipla, Tata Motors, HeroMoto Corp, ONGC, Tata Consumer, and Bajaj Auto were the top Nifty gainers, up 1-2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 299 points up at 58,442, while the NSE Nifty climbed 81 points to 17,433

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 299 points up at 58,442, while the NSE Nifty climbed 81 points to 17,433

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started today's(16th February 2022) session higher extending the previous day's strong rally as concerns around the Russia-Ukraine conflict eased. The BSE Sensex opened 299 points up at 58,442, while the NSE Nifty climbed 81 points to 17,433. The indices soon after the opening were seen turning volatile as they slipped into the red zone. From the Sensex-30 shares, M&M, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, PowerGrid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Nestle, ITC, and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers, up 0.3-2 percent. On the Nifty, BPCL, IOC, HDFC Life, Coal India, and Grasim were the additional gainers. On the downside, Titan, Tata Steel, L&T, Shree Cement, Ultratech Cement, Wipro, and ICICI Bank, meanwhile, were the top losers. Read more

Separation of roles of Chairperson and MD made voluntary by SEBI

Separation of roles of Chairperson and MD made voluntary by SEBI

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India today(15th Feb.2022) changed the requirement for listed companies to separate roles of Chairperson and MD/CEO to voluntary from mandatory. The decision was taken at a Sebi board meet today. Sebi had earlier asked listed entities to split the roles of Chairperson and MD before the April 2022 deadline. Listed entities were initially required to separate the roles of chairperson and MD/CEO from April 1, 2020, onwards. However, based on industry representations, an additional time period of two years was given for compliance. The norms were part of the series of recommendations given by the Sebi-appointed Uday Kotak committee on corporate governance. Read more

Manappuram Finance shares tumbles 13 percent, hits 52-week low

Manappuram Finance shares tumbles 13 percent, hits 52-week low

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Shares of Manappuram Finance hit a 52-week low of Rs 123.85 after they slipped 13 percent on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade after the financier reported a 46 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in consolidated net profit at Rs 261 crore in the December quarter (Q3FY22), due to weak operational performance. The non-banking finance company (NBFC) had posted a net profit of Rs 483 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Net interest income (NII) fell 12 percent YoY to Rs 915 crore driven by a sharp compression in spreads. Total income during the October-December period of 2021-22 was down at Rs 1,506.85 crore, as against Rs 1,650 crore in same Technical data of the NBFC stock shows that Manappuram Finance has given a 22% negative return In six months and declined further to 27% in the last year as of February 15. In Q3FY22, profit before tax (PBT) of gold loan and other segments declined 44 percent YoY at Rs 347 crore, Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1736 points, Nifty at 17352.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1736 points, Nifty at 17352.45

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 1,736.21 points or 3.08% at 58,142.05, and the Nifty was up 509.70 points or 3.03% at 17,352.50, as reports of withdrawal of Russian troops from the Ukrainian border soothed investor's nerves. Crude oil prices also dropped around 3 percent in the latter half of the session, providing further comfort to equity investors. Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Finance, Shree Cements, and Hero MotoCorp were the top Nifty gainers, while losers were Cipla and ONGC. About 1996 shares have advanced, 1286 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. All sectoral indices ended in the green, the Nifty PSU Bank and Auto indices soaring 4 percent each. The Nifty Bank, Financial Services, IT, and Realty indices, meanwhile, gained between 3 and 3.5 percent. The BSE MidCap index gained 2.7 per cent and the BSE SmallCap index advanced around 2 per cent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 104 points at 56,510 and Nifty 25 points higher at 16,868 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 104 points at 56,510 and Nifty 25 points higher at 16,868 points

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices pared some of their opening gains in early morning deals today (15th February 2022). The BSE Sensex was now up 104 points at 56,510 and the NSE Nifty50 was 25 points higher at 16,868 points. HUL, Titan, Wipro, Nestle India, Tech M, Infosys, Kotak Bank, L&T, TCS, and HCL Tech were leading gains on the Sensex, up between 0.7-1.7 percent. Tata Steel, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Cipla were the top losers on the Sensex and Nifty. Shares of Cipla slipped 5 percent to Rs 910 on the BSE after more than 2 percent of the total equity of pharmaceutical companies changed hands via a block deal. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices had slipped into red now, trading 0.5 percent and 1 percent lower, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1747 points, Nifty at 16842.80

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1747 points, Nifty at 16842.80

Monday, February 14, 2022

At close, Sensex was down 1,747.08 points, or 3 percent, at 56,405.84, and the Nifty was down 532 points, or 3.06 percent, at 16,842.80, as simmering tensions between Ukraine and Russia crushed equities."Increased tension between the US and Russia over Ukraine sent oil prices rising and forced investors to dump risky assets. Sectorally, all the indices ended in the red with the Nifty PSU Bank index nosediving 5.9 percent; Realty index 5 percent; Private Bank, Financial Services, Bank, and Auto upwards of 4 percent each; and Pharma and IT indices over 2 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices cracked 3.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively.“At present, Nifty has support at 16800/16650 levels while resistance comes at 17100 levels. On the other hand, Bank nifty has support at 36370 levels while resistance 37600 at levels,” said Sachin Gupta, AVP, Research, Choice Broking.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was now 1,100 points at 57,041, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,032, lower by 348 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was now 1,100 points at 57,041, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,032, lower by 348 points

Monday, February 14, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices held on to sharp losses in early morning trade today (14th February 20222) but were slightly off lows. The indices had slumped at open amid high global volatility on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The BSE Sensex was now 1,100 points at 57,041, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,032, lower by 348 points. HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M, and Bharti Airtel were the top Sensex laggards, down 3-3.5 percent. JSW Steel led losses on the Nifty, trading 5 percent lower, followed by additional losers-HDFC Life and Tata Motors. The overall market breadth was also highly negative with 2,630 stocks declining on the BSE, while only 517 were trading higher. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 657 points at 58,268, while Nifty at 17,410, lower by 195 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 657 points at 58,268, while Nifty at 17,410, lower by 195 points

Friday, February 11, 2022

Indian benchmark indices started to trade on a highly negative note today (11th February 2022) a day after RBI's dovish policy had calmed the markets in line with the soured global sentiment on high US inflation data and rate hike fears. The BSE Sensex was down 657 points at 58,268, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,410, lower by 195 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, only NTPC was in the green, while IT majors Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech and Tech M were the top losers, lower by over 2 percent each. Other losers included Bajaj Twins, HDFC, Dr. Reddy's, Kotak Bank, Titan, TCS, and ICICI Bank. On the Nifty, HeroMoto Corp, Cipla, and Eicher Motors were the additional top losers, down up to 1.6 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the red territory, down 0.77 and 0.9 percent, respectively. Read more

Opening Bell: Sensex gains 142 points, Nifty at 17526.80

Opening Bell: Sensex gains 142 points, Nifty at 17526.80

Thursday, February 10, 2022

The Sensex was up 142 points or 0.32% at 58650, and the Nifty was up 52 points or 0.30% at 17526. Power Grid Corporation of India, Infosys, Tata Steel, NTPC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), HDFC Bank, SBI were among the top index gainers. Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Hindustan Unilever, HCL Tech, Wipro were among the top index draggers. Sectorally, Nifty Auto and FMCG indices were leading losers, down 0.3 and 0.7 percent, while Nifty Metals was the top outlier and was trading 1.3 percent higher. Bank Nifty was up 0.06 percent. About 1332 shares have advanced, 1548 shares declined, and 87 shares are unchanged. Meanwhile, as per a CNBC TV-18 report, state insurer LIC's IPO draft papers are likely to be filed with the SEBI tomorrow as the IRDAI has given it a go-ahead for the public offer.

Opening Bell: Sensex gains over 500 points, Nifty above 17,400

Opening Bell: Sensex gains over 500 points, Nifty above 17,400

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The Sensex was up 500 points or 0.84% at 58294.54, and the Nifty was up 144.40 points or 0.84% at 17411.20. The up-move was supported by strong gains in IT and private banking counters. Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, HCL Tech, Titan, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Wipro, Tech M, Coal India, IOC, Bajaj Auto were the top gainers on the bourses, trading up to 2.6 percent. Investors looked forward to the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision due on Thursday. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the positive territory, up 0.9 percent each. Nifty sectoral indices were trading with gains. Bank Nifty was up nearly 1%. Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, Nifty Media, Nifty Realty indices gained up to 1.5 percent. Public banks were subdued in the trade as the PSB index was 0.84 percent down.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 187 points, Nifty at 17252.95

Closing Bell: Sensex up 187 points, Nifty at 17252.95

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 187.39 points or 0.33% at 57,808.58, and the Nifty was up 53.20 points or 0.31% at 17,266.80, amid mixed global cues and fag-end buying in metals, financials, select auto, and RIL stock. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, and Axis Bank contributed the most to the indices’ gain.ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, Power Grid, SBI Life, L&T, TCS, Tata Consumer Products, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Ultratech Cement, Shree Cement, and SBI were the top laggards on the Nifty index, The BSE SmallCap was hit harder as it declined 1.4 percent on the exchange today. The BSE MidCap index, meanwhile, slipped 0.45 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal and PSU Bank indices each ended 0.8 percent higher. Among losers, the Nifty Realty index dipped 0.8 percent, followed by the Nifty IT index, down 0.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 201 points higher at 57,822, while Nifty at 17,288, up by 74 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 201 points higher at 57,822, while Nifty at 17,288, up by 74 points

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices opened on a fairly positive note today(8th February 2022) after a day of huge sell-off. The BSE Sensex was 201 points higher at 57,822, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,288, up by 74 points. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in green and were up to 0.49 percent higher. The top Sensex gainers were Maruti, Titan, Tata Steel, Dr. Reddy's, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance, Wipro, Sun Pharma, and Bharti Airtel, trading up to 2 percent higher. Hindalco, Eicher Motors, JSW Steel, and Cipla were the additional gainers on the Nifty. On the flip side, PowerGrid, SBI, NTPC, HDFC, L&T, IndusInd Bank, TCS, Nestle, Infosys, Tata Consumer, and Britannia were the top losers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1000 points, Nifty at 17213.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1000 points, Nifty at 17213.60

Monday, February 7, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 1,023.63 points or 1.75% at 57,621.19, and the Nifty was down 302.70 points or 1.73% at 17,213.60 on increasing fears around hawkish outlook from global central banks and unabated rise in oil prices. L&T, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company, ICICI Bank were among the top indexes draggers. On the flip side, stocks of Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC, Tata Steel, State Bank of India (SBI), and UltraTech Cement were the Sensex gainers. About 1389 shares have advanced, 2044 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, all except the Nifty PSB index ended in the red, led by the Nifty Financial Services index (down 2.5 percent) and the Nifty Private Bank index (down 2.3 percent), The Nifty PSB index, on the other hand, ended 1 percent higher. the MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE outperformed the headline indices and ended 1.3 percent and 0.8 percent

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,343, down 300 points, while Nifty lower by 90 points at 17,426

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,343, down 300 points, while Nifty lower by 90 points at 17,426

Monday, February 7, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices were extending losses amid high volatility and were down 0.5 percent each today(7th February 2022). The BSE Sensex was at 58,343, down 300 points, while the NSE Nifty was lower by 90 points at 17,426. Among top gainers on the Sensex, SBI, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, NTPC, Reliance, Tech M and Bajaj Finserv were the only stocks in the green zone, up between 0.8-2 percent. Bajaj Finance, M&M, Dr. Reddy's, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Asian Paints, HDFC twins, Wipro, and ITC were the top laggrads, down 1-2 percent. On the Nifty, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Divis Labs, Cipla, and Eicher Motors were the additional losers. This apart, the BSE Auto index was down over 1 percent and was a prominent loser sectorally. Read more

Cryptocurrency market:Bitcoin hits two-week high; Solana, Ethereum, Dogecoin jump up to 11%,

Cryptocurrency market:Bitcoin hits two-week high; Solana, Ethereum, Dogecoin jump up to 11%,

Saturday, February 5, 2022

The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency Bitcoin rallied 10 percent to a two-week high today(5t February 2022)mainly due to a return in risk appetite and a rally in stock markets cryptocurrency Ethereum, the second-largest crypto in m-cap terms, also jumped 9 percent. Among key cryptos, Bitcoin was up 10 percent in the last 24 hours at $41,615.37. Earlier, it hit a high of $41,983, taking gains from Thursday's lows to nearly 16 percent and marking a 27 percent rise from the year's low of $32,950.72 on January 24. Ethereum was quoting at $3,030.08, up 8.57 percent. Most of the 10 top digital tokens were trading with strong gains on Saturday. Solana climbed up 10.82 percent, taking its 7-day rise to 23 percent. Polkadot soared 15.37 percent, taking its 7-day rise to 20 percent. At the same time, Terra was up 11.53 percent. BNB, XRP, and Cardano gained 9-12 percent. Tether was trading flat.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 143 points, Nifty at 17516.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 143 points, Nifty at 17516.30

Friday, February 4, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 143.20 points or 0.24% at 58,644.82, and the Nifty was down 43.90 points or 0.25% at 17,516.30, as investors digested key updates from both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. Sun Pharma was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Asian Paints, Tata Steel, and Ultratech Cement. State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Auto were the other top laggards. About 1554 shares have advanced, 1704 shares declined, and 87 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were down 0.7 percent and 0.45 percent, respectively. The Nifty Realty index fell 2.8 percent on the NSE, while the Nifty PSB index dipped 1.9 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty Metal index rose 1.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Benchmark indices volatile; Sensex up 50 points at 58,837, while Nifty just 6 points higher at 17,567

MARKET UPDATE:Benchmark indices volatile; Sensex up 50 points at 58,837, while Nifty just 6 points higher at 17,567

Friday, February 4, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices were volatile in early morning trade today (4th February 2022) after starting on a lower note as IT stocks traded weak in line with the US tech stock rout overnight. The BSE Sensex was up 50 points at 58,837, while the NSE Nifty was just 6 points higher at 17,567. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, up 2 percent ahead of its Q3 earnings. Ultratech Cement, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, power grid, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, L&T, SBI, and NTPC were the other gainers, up between 0.5-1.8 percent. On the flip side, Wipro, Titan, RIL, ITC, HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys, HUL, Maruti, Hero MotoCorp, and Tata Consumer were the top losers on the bourses. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index was marginally up by 0.05 percent, while the SmallCap index was trading 0.34 percent higher. Read more

Titan profit zooms 135% to Rs 987 crore

Titan profit zooms 135% to Rs 987 crore

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Titan saw its December quarter (Q3) net profit zooms 135 percent to Rs 987 crore compared to the year-ago period to Rs. 419, sharply beating analysts' estimate of Rs 847 crore. Titan said the October-December 2021 period was one of its best quarters in terms of growth and profitability. Titan's quarterly revenue increased 30.6 percent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 9,515 crore, according to a regulatory filing. The company said it saw strong demand across its consumer businesses. Its jewelry division did “exceedingly well”, and other divisions also witnessed growth over pre-pandemic levels. The jewelry business of the company jumped 37 percent on year to Rs 8,563 crore in the reported quarter. The watches and wearables business of Titan posted a 29 percent on-year growth in sales to Rs 708 crore, while the eyewear operations grew 26 percent. It posted an EBITDA margin of 14.7 percent in the third quarter of FY22, as against 11.8 percent in the year-ago period. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 770 points, Nifty at 17560.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 770 points, Nifty at 17560.20

Thursday, February 3, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 770.31 points or 1.29% at 58,788.02, and the Nifty was down 219.80 points or 1.24% at 17,560.20, as investors booked profit post a recent rally and tepid global cues. Bajaj Auto was the top gainer, followed by ITC, Maruti Suzuki, SBI, and Asian Paints. HDFC was the top laggard, accompanied by Infosys, Larsen & Toubro, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1663 shares have advanced, 1602 shares declined, and 81 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index fell 0.8 percent and the BSE SmallCap index slipped 0.3 percent. Among sectors, all the key indices ended in the red, led by the Nifty IT index (down 2 percent) and the Nifty Realty index (down 1.7 percent). The nifty Auto index was the only gainer, up 0.4 percent. India VIX rose 2.73%, regaining 19 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lower by 444 points at 59,114, and Nifty at 17,645, down 134 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lower by 444 points at 59,114, and Nifty at 17,645, down 134 points

Thursday, February 3, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended losses in noon trade and were now down up to 0.7 percent today(3rd February 2022). The BSE Sensex was lower by 444 points at 59,114, and the NSE Nifty was 17,645, down 134 points. HDFC slipped further and was trading 3 percent lower, followed by L&T, Kotak Bank Infosys, Tech M, HUL, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, RIL, and Dr. Reddy's, all trading 1-2 percent lower. In the broader markets, the SmallCap index had trimmed gains and was down 0.1 percent, while the MidCap index was 0.6 percent lower. The top losers on the index included M&M finance, Godrej Properties, Supreme Ind, Muthoot Finance, Mindtree, Varun Beverages, and InfoEdge, trading 2-6 percent lower. Sectorally, auto shares continued to trade higher, while Financials and IT continued to be top laggards, down nearly 1 percent each. Read more

Tech Mahindra dips 4% as Q3 margins disappoint

Tech Mahindra dips 4% as Q3 margins disappoint

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Shares of Tech Mahindra dipped 4 percent to Rs 1,444 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade after the IT firm's earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) margin declined by 40bps quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to 14.8 percent in the December quarter (Q3FY22) due to salary hikes, higher sub costs, and lower utilization due to aggressive fresher hiring, impacted Tech Mahindra's margins during the quarter. In constant currency terms, the company saw a decent 4.7% revenue growth, sequentially, led by improved growth in the communications, media & entertainment, and enterprise verticals. In a post-earnings conference call, the management said that it remains confident of sustaining revenue growth momentum on the back of broad-based demand across verticals.However, the company’s management remains confident of maintaining EBITM with an upward bias on the back of revenue growth-led operating leverage, employee pyramid rationalization, subcontracting costs optimization, Read more

Closing News: Sensex gains 695 points, Nifty at 17780.00

Closing News: Sensex gains 695 points, Nifty at 17780.00

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 695.76 points or 1.18% at 59,558.33, and the Nifty was up 203.20 points or 1.16% at 17,780, with the frontline indices ending over a percent higher. Bajaj Finserv was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, HCL Technologies, and Bajaj Finance. Tech Mahindra was the top laggard on Sensex, accompanied by Nestle India, Ultratech Cement, and Larsen & Toubro. About 2243 shares have advanced, 1038 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also logged strong gains and ended 1 percent and 1.6 percent higher, respectively. The Nifty PSU Bank index was the top gainer today as it ended 3.4 percent higher. This was followed by the Nifty Pharma, Metal, and Realty indices, all up between 1 and 1.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 546 points at 59,409, while Nifty at 17,744, higher by 168 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 546 points at 59,409, while Nifty at 17,744, higher by 168 points

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices steadily held their opening gains with broad-based buying today (2nd February 2022). The BSE Sensex was up 546 points at 59,409, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,744, higher by 168 points. The two indices were up 0.9 percent each. Banking counters were leading gains on the bourses. Bajaj twins, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank were the top gainers on the Sensex, followed by HCL Tech, Wipro, Titan, HDFC, and ITC. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices had also extended gains and were now up 1.1 and 1.4 percent, respectively. On the NSE, Nifty SmallCap 50 and SmallCap 100 indices were the top gainers, up 1.87 and 1.7 percent, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 848 points, Nifty at 17576.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 848 points, Nifty at 17576.85

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

At Close, the Sensex was up 848.40 points or 1.46% at 58862.57, and the Nifty was up 237.00 points or 1.37% at 17576.80, as investors gave a thumbs up to pro-growth Budget 2022. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Budget that aims to boost growth amid continued disruption from Covid-19 and rising inflation. Tata Steel was the top gainer, followed by Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and Ultratech Cement. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top drag, followed by Power Grid Corporation, State Bank of India, and NTPC were the other top laggards. About 1683 shares have advanced, 1583 shares declined, and 98 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index closed with a gain of 1 percent while the BSE SmallCap index ended 0.9 percent up. Among sectors, auto and oil & gas indices ended in the red, while bank, capital goods, FMCG, pharma, IT, realty, and metal indices rose 1-5 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices gained 1 percent each. Read more

Budget 2022 updates: Sitharaman reaches Parl; Budget speech at 11 am

Budget 2022 updates: Sitharaman reaches Parl; Budget speech at 11 am

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her fourth Union Budget in Parliament at 11 am today(1st February 2022) in a paperless format. The Budget speech will be keenly watched by both domestic and foreign investors, various interest groups like farmers, crypto Investors, anxious middle class, and corporate entities, besides parliamentarians. Ahead of the Budget presentation, Sensex jumped over 700 points. led by gains in IT and banking counters. Clarity on cryptocurrency sops to real estate, and the abolition of STT would be on top of investor radar. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 589 points at 58,603, while Nifty at 17,486, higher by 146 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 589 points at 58,603, while Nifty at 17,486, higher by 146 points

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices jumped higher at open today (1st February 2022) and were up 0.9 percent ahead of the Budget. The BSE Sensex was up 589 points at 58,603, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,486, higher by 146 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC twins, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, L&T were the top gainers, up between 1-2 percent. On the Nifty, Britannia was the additional gainer, up 2 percent. On the flip side, Dr. Reddy's was the sole loser on the Sensex, while BPCL, IOC, ONGC, and Tata Motors were the Nifty losers, down between 1-3 percent. Read more

Sunpharma Q3 profit up 11 percent

Sunpharma Q3 profit up 11 percent

Monday, January 31, 2022

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd gained 2.5 percent on January 31 after the company reported an 11% rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2,058.80 crore in the December quarter. The pharma major had reported a net profit of ₹1,852 crores in the December quarter of last year. Consolidated net sales for the quarter increased 11.41% from a year ago to Rs 9,814.17 crore. Total cost advanced 12% to Rs 7,829.38 crore. The company's board has also declared an interim dividend of ₹7 for the financial year ending on March 31, 2022. Operating EBITDA margin declined sharply to 17.12% in the quarter from 20.43% a quarter ago and 20.97% a year ago. The sale of formulations in the domestic market during the third quarter was at ₹3,167 crores, up by 15% over last year and accounting for 32% of total sales. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 813 points, Nifty at 17339.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 813 points, Nifty at 17339.85

Monday, January 31, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 813.94 points or 1.42% at 58,014.17, and the Nifty was up 237.80 points or 1.39% at 17,339.80 as investors eyed pro-reforms, pro-growth measures from the annual document and ahead Union Budget to be presented on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Tech Mahindra was the top gainer, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and State Bank of India. IndusInd Bank was the worst Sensex performer, accompanied by Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Hindustan Unilever. About 1773 shares have advanced, 1632 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 1.7 percent and 0.9 percent, The Nifty IT and Realty indices soared 3 percent each, Bank Nifty soared 0.76%, auto, pharma, oil & gas gained 1 percent each. India VIX zoomed 6%

Winter session issues may hit the Budget session also; FM to present Eco Survey today

Winter session issues may hit the Budget session also; FM to present Eco Survey today

Monday, January 31, 2022

The winter session of Parliament was a washout and the way things are seen the upcoming Budget session that begins on January 31, with the President's address to both Houses of Parliament, may not be any way better. As Opposition parties reached out to each other to fine-tune parliamentary strategy, the Narendra Modi government is expected to be in the Opposition's crosshairs on issues such as the new revelations on snooping by intelligence interception company Pegasus, farm distress, management of the third wave of Covid-19, the sale of national carrier Air India, and Chinese "incursions" into eastern Ladakh. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 696 points at 57,876 and Nifty at 17,316, higher by 214 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 696 points at 57,876 and Nifty at 17,316, higher by 214 points

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Indian 8benchmark indices started higher today(31st February 2022) with support from positive global markets and on the back of broad-based buying. The BSE Sensex was up 696 points at 57,876 and the NSE Nifty was at 17,316, higher by 214 points. Among Sensex shares, Asian Paints, Infosys, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Bajaj twins, Infosys, Tech M, HCL Tech, Ultratech Cement, Dr. Reddy's, Titan, and SBI were the top gainers, up between 1.5-3 percent. On the Nifty, ONGC, Divis Labs, Britannia, BPCL, and UPL were the additional gainers. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Coal India, and NTPC were the sole losers on the bourses. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and SmallCap indices were in the green, up 1.3 and 1.4 percent, respectively. Read more

TVS Motor acquires 75% stake in Swiss E Mobility Group AG (SEMG).

TVS Motor acquires 75% stake in Swiss E Mobility Group AG (SEMG).

Friday, January 28, 2022

TVS Motor Company has acquired a 75 percent stake in the Swiss e-Mobility Group (SEMG) for $100 million (about Rs 752 crore). TVS Motor plans to buy the remaining 25% stake by next year. The acquisition has been made in an all-cash deal through TVS Motor’s Singapore Subsidiary, TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte. This is the company’s second acquisition in Switzerland in the e-mobility space during the current financial year, after buying 80 percent in EGO Movement for $17.9 million in September 2021. In a statement, the company said, the acquisition reaffirms TVS Motor Company’s commitment to expansion in Europe through a portfolio of premium and technology leading brands, including Norton Motorcycles and EGO Movement, which were recently acquired.“This acquisition furthers TVS Motor’s commitment towards e-personal mobility products. He further said that the acquisition will help strengthen the firm's commitment to environmental sustainability. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 77 points, Nifty at 17101.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 77 points, Nifty at 17101.95

Friday, January 28, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 77 points or 0.13% at 57200.23, hit a high of 58,084-mark, up 807 points intra-day, and the Nifty down 8 points or 0.05% at 17101.95 ended a week of extreme volatility marginally in the red note on Friday, following the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.NTPC was the top gainer, followed by Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, and ITC. Maruti Suzuki was the top loser, accompanied by Tech Mahindra, Power Grid Corporation, and ICICI Bank. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices bucked the trend and ended 1 percent higher. Among sectors, financials and autos were the only losers today. The Nifty Bank index slipped 0.7 percent while the Nifty Auto index dropped 0.6 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty IT, Pharma, and Realty indices gained around 1 percent each. India VIX was down 1.76%

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 500 points at 57,774, while Nifty at 17,258 higher by 148 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 500 points at 57,774, while Nifty at 17,258 higher by 148 points

Friday, January 28, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices opened fairly positive today(28th January 2022) after being volatile throughout the week amid a global sell-off. The BSE Sensex was up 500 points at 57,774, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,258 higher by 148 points. Among the Sensex-30 shares, NTPC, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, M&M, and Asian Paints were the top gainers, up between 1-3 percent. ONGC, Tata Consumer, and IOC were the additional gainers on the Nifty. On the flip side, HDFC twins and Maruti were the only losers on the bourses. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the green zone, up over 1 percent each, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 581 points, Nifty at 17110.15

Closing Bell: Sensex down 581 points, Nifty at 17110.15

Thursday, January 27, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 581.21 points or 1% at 57,276.94, and the Nifty down 167.80 points or 0.97% at 17,110.20. Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, and HCL Technologies among others contributed the most to the indices’ fall. Axis Bank, SBI, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Maruti Suzuki are the major gainers in the sense pack. About 1447 shares have advanced, 1832 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index jumped a massive 5 percent on the NSE, while the Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices added about a percent each. However, FMCG, realty, pharma, and IT indices shed 1-3 percent BSE MidCap index fell over 1 percent while the BSE SmallCap index slid 0.8 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 926 points down at 56,931, while the NSE Nifty at 17,013, down by 264 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 926 points down at 56,931, while the NSE Nifty at 17,013, down by 264 points

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices opened on a sharply lower note and were down up to 1 percent today(27th January 2022) amid weak global cues and a possibility of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve from March. The BSE Sensex was 926 points lower at 56,931, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,013, down by 264 points. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in red and were down up to 1.6 percent. All Sensex-30 shares were trading in the negative territory barring Axis Bank, Maruti, and IndusInd Bank. Titan, Wipro, Tech M, HDFC twins, Infosys, Nestle, Dr. Reddy's, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Bajaj twins, TCS, and Ultratech Cement were the top losers, down 2-3 percent. On the Nifty, ONGC was the sole gainer, up 2 percent. Meanwhile, Grasim, Eicher Motors, and Divis Labs were the additional losers. The fear gauge that is the volatility index was also up 7.6 percent around 23 levels, reflecting nervousness among investors. Read more

IMF cuts India's GDP forecast for FY22 to 9% from 9.5%

IMF cuts India's GDP forecast for FY22 to 9% from 9.5%

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has cut India's economic growth forecast to 9 percent (from the earlier forecast of 9.5%) for the current fiscal year ending March 31, on concerns over the impact of a spread of a new variant of coronavirus on business activity and mobility. In its latest update of World Economic Outlook yesterday(25th Jan.2022), the international financial institution, which had in October last year projected a 9.5 percent GDP growth for India, put the forecast for the next fiscal FY23 (April 2022 to March 2023) at 7.1 percent. The Indian economy had contracted by 7.3 percent in the 2020-21 fiscal year. Read more

Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results

Maruti Suzuki Q3 Results

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India reported a 48 percent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,011 crore for the December 2021 quarter, against a profit of Rs 1,941.4 crore in the same quarter last year, mainly due to the ongoing semiconductor shortage and increase in commodity prices. Analysts had expected Rs 1,058 crore. The consolidated revenue from operations declined marginally to Rs 23,253.3 crore in the third quarter, compared to Rs 23,471.3 crore a year ago, it added. The preceding quarter saw the topline at Rs 20,538 crore. The company said despite cost reduction efforts, due to lower sales volume, high commodity prices, and lower non-operating income on account of mark-to-market impact, its profits were comparatively lower. Operating Ebit margin came in at 4.1 percent in Q3FY22 against 6.7 percent in Q3FY21. The profit margin was at 4.6 percent against 8.7 percent in the same quarter last year. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 367 points, Nifty at 17277.95

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 367 points, Nifty at 17277.95

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 366.64 points or 0.64% at 57,858.15, and the Nifty was up 128.90 points or 0.75% at 17,278.00 after a 5-day losing streak. Asian Paints, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL, Housing Development Finance Corporation, TCS, Infosys were among the top Sensex drags. On the flip side,Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India were among the top BSE Sensex gainers. About 1935 shares have advanced, 1330 shares declined, and 84 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index ended 1 percent higher while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.8 percent. Except IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with PSU bank, power, auto, and bank rose 2-4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 856 points down at 56,635, while the Nifty at 16,898, lower by 250

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 856 points down at 56,635, while the Nifty at 16,898, lower by 250

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started lower today(25th January 2022) carrying their sharp losses into a sixth straight session. The BSE Sensex was 856 points down at 56,635, while the NSE Nifty was at 16,898, lower by 250. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in red and were down up to 2.8 percent. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel Tata Steel, and NTPC were the only gainers.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 856 points down at 56,635, while the Nifty at 16,898, lower by 250

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 856 points down at 56,635, while the Nifty at 16,898, lower by 250

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Vodafone Idea share falls 8 percent After Q3 Loss Widens

Vodafone Idea share falls 8 percent After Q3 Loss Widens

Monday, January 24, 2022

Shares of Vodafone Idea fell by over 8 percent in early trade on Monday after the company reported widening of its consolidated losses to ₹ 7,230 crores for the December quarter period of the current fiscal from Rs 4,532.1 crore compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The operational performance of the company was weak in the reported quarter. The Consolidated operating profit of the company declined 1.2 percent on a quarter-on-quarter basis to Rs 3,816.5 crore despite the company undertaking tariff hikes in the quarter. Consolidated revenue from operations declined by 10.8 percent to ₹ 9,717.3 crores, from ₹ 10,894.1 crores in the year-ago period. The company's earnings per share dropped from Rs 24.8 lakh in Q2FY22 to Rs 25.2 lakh in the latest quarter. The company reported a paid-up equity share capital of Rs 28,735.4 crore, the same as the previous quarter. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1545 points, Nifty at 17149.10

Closing Bell: Sensex tanks 1545 points, Nifty at 17149.10

Monday, January 24, 2022

At close, the Sensex was down 1,545.67 points or 2.62% at 57,491.51, and the Nifty was down 468.10 points or 2.66% at 17,149.10. Panic selling due to the uncertainty around the quantum of a rate hike by the US Fed spooked the markets. Besides, geo-political tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the rising dollar index, and surging oil prices and bond yield added to the woes. Also, the run-up to the Union Budget 2022 has also induced choppiness in the markets. JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Grasim, Hindalco, Wipro, Tech M, Titan, and Tata Consumer Products were the major losers in the index pack. while gainers included Cipla and ONGC.The BSE MidCap index declined 3.8 percent while the BSE SmallCap index slipped 4.4 percent. All the indices ended with sharp losses, led by the Nifty Realty index down 6 percent, the Nifty Metal index down 5.2 percent, and the Nifty IT index down 3.4 percent.

Biggest fall since last April-Sensex crashes 1,546 pts, Nifty ends below 17,150

Biggest fall since last April-Sensex crashes 1,546 pts, Nifty ends below 17,150

Monday, January 24, 2022

Today (24th January 2022) it was all red for Dalal Street with benchmark indices falling the most since April last year in intra-day deals. Panic selling due to the uncertainty around the quantum of a rate hike by the US Fed spooked the markets. Besides, geo-political tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the rising dollar index, and surging oil prices and bond yield added to the woes. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex crashed nearly 2,000 points intra-day, hitting a low of 56,984. It, however, staged a mild recovery in the fag-end and ended 1,546 points, or 2.6 percent, lower at 57,491.5. On the NSE, the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,149, down 468 points or 2.6 percent, with only 2 stocks managing to end higher on the index. Earlier today, it had slipped below the 17,000-mark, hitting a low of 16,998. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 541 points at 58,496 and Nifty at 17,446, lower by 171 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 541 points at 58,496 and Nifty at 17,446, lower by 171 points

Monday, January 24, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended their opening losses amid broad-based selling today(24th January 2022). The BSE Sensex was down 541 points at 58,496 and the NSE Nifty was at 17,446, lower by 171 points. Bajaj Finance was the top loser on the Sensex, down 3 percent, followed by Tech M, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Asian Paints, Infosys, Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy's, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and TCS. On the Nifty, Divis Labs and Hindalco were the top losers, down 5 and 3 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the NiftyConsumer Durables, IT, Metals, and Realty were now down over 2 percent each. Financials, auto, and pharma were 1 percent lower. Read more

Volatility in market likely to continue next week; investors to be cautious

Volatility in market likely to continue next week; investors to be cautious

Saturday, January 22, 2022

The market in India snapped its four-week winning run as benchmark indices fell about three-and-a-half percent amid rising geopolitical tensions and fear of earlier-than-expected interest rate hikes. Foreign institutional investors turned bearish again, withdrawing money from equities and moving debt. Selling was seen across sectors with IT, pharma, and some banking names leading the loss chart. According to many analysts, this volatility in the market will likely continue for a while and advised the investors to be cautious. “Along with global disturbances, the uncertainties regarding the upcoming budget will likely keep the Indian market highly volatile in the coming days,'' said an expert. Global equity markets were also volatile on the back of expectations of faster interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve, rise in US bond yields, higher crude oil prices, and concerns over rising inflation. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 59,180, down 284 points while Nifty at 18,670, lower by 86 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 59,180, down 284 points while Nifty at 18,670, lower by 86 points

Friday, January 21, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices today(21 January 2022) made a sharp recovery in early morning trade after starting the session with heavy losses. The BSE Sensex was now at 59,180, down 284 points. This was nearly 500 points higher from its day's low. The NSE Nifty, on the other hand, was at 18,670, lower by 86 points. The indices were seen recouping losses on the back of buying in FMCG major HUL(up 2 percent), HDFC, TCS, ITC (up nearly 0,5 percent each), and PowerGrid (up 1.6 percent). On the Nifty, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer Hero MotoCorp were the additional gainers. Meanwhile, the top losers were Bajaj finserv, Tech M Coal India, Divis Labs, Dr. Reddy's, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, and Shree Cement. Sectorally, auto, and FMCG were the only gainers on the Nifty wherein the latter was supported by gains in HUL and Asian Paints on the back of their strong Q3 results.

HUL reported a 17% jump in net profit at Rs 2,243 crore for Q3

HUL reported a 17% jump in net profit at Rs 2,243 crore for Q3

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Hindustan Unilever today(20th January 2022) reported a 17% jump in net profit at Rs 2,243 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, as it gained market share in both urban and rural areas as India emerged from coronavirus-related lockdowns. It posted a net profit of Rs 1,921 crore in the year-ago period. Growth in the quarter was competitive and profitable with domestic consumer growth of 11%. Business fundamentals remained strong with handsome market share gains in all our divisions, both urban and rural markets and across price segments. Underlying volume growth at 2% was significantly ahead of the market, the company said in a stock exchange filing. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 634 points to end at 59,465 levels and Nifty dropped 181 points to settle at 17,757

Closing Bell: Sensex down 634 points to end at 59,465 levels and Nifty dropped 181 points to settle at 17,757

Thursday, January 20, 2022

The benchmarks S&P BSE Sensex sank for a third straight day on Thursday, falling 634 points to end at 59,465 levels. With this, the 30-pack index has shed 1,844 points in three days. FII selling, rising US bond yields, soaring oil prices, and concerns over inflation have spooked the market. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex sank for a third straight day on Thursday, falling 634 points to end at 59,465 levels. With this, the 30-pack index has shed 1,844 points in three days. On the NSE, the Nifty50 dropped 181 points to settle at 17,757. Both the benchmarks fell 1 percent today. Analysts, however, expect markets to recover from here on as they have reached their key support zones. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 142 points lower at 59,956, while Nifty at 17,902 lower by 35 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 142 points lower at 59,956, while Nifty at 17,902 lower by 35 points

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Following the weak global sentiment, the Indian benchmark indices opened on a lower note and extended their losses for a third day today(20th January 2022). The BSE Sensex was 142 points lower at 59,956, while the NSE Nifty was at 17,902, lower by 35 points. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were, however, in the green and were higher by up to 0.2 percent. On the Sensex, PowerGrid, Ultratech Cement, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv Bajaj Finance, and ITC.were the top gainers, up between 0.3-2 percent. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer, Grasim, Coal India, Hero Moto Corp, and Eicher Motors were the additional gainers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex plunged 656 points to 60,099 while Nifty at 17,943, down 170 points

Closing Bell: Sensex plunged 656 points to 60,099 while Nifty at 17,943, down 170 points

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Indian benchmark indices ended lower for a second straight day today(19th January 2022) as rising bond yields continued to shift investors away from riskier asset classes. The 10-year US Treasury yield hit 1.9 percent today, its highest point since December 2019. Brent crude futures, too, topped the $88 per barrel mark. Given this, the frontline BSE Sensex index plunged 656 points, or 1.08 percent, to 60,099. The Nifty50, on the other hand, shut shop at 17,943, down 170 points or 0.9 percent. The broader markets, however, outperformed the headline indices with the BSE MidCap index declining 0.34 percent but the BSE SmallCap rising 0.04 percent. Among individual stocks, SBI rose around 2 percent to end as the top Sensex gainer today. This was followed by Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Tech M, and M&M. All these stocks were up in the range of 0.3-1.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 285 points at 60,469 while Nifty at 18,044 lower by 68 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 285 points at 60,469 while Nifty at 18,044 lower by 68 points

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended their opening losses and were 0.5 percent lower in early morning trade today (19th January 2022). The BSE Sensex was down 285 points at 60,469 while the NSE Nifty was at 18,044 lower by 68 points. The index slipped below 18,000 to a low of 17,950 earlier. Infosys, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Wipro, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, L&T, TCS, HDFC, HUL, Airtel were the top laggards of the Sensex-30 pack and were trading 0.7-2 percent lower. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer, Adani Ports, HDFC Life, SBI Life, and Shree Cement were the additional losers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex tumbled 554 points to end the day at 60,755 and Nifty closed at 18,113, down 195 points

Closing Bell: Sensex tumbled 554 points to end the day at 60,755 and Nifty closed at 18,113, down 195 points

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Equity markets turned sharply lower in the fag-end of the session as weak global cues gave ammunition to the bears on Dalal Street. The 10-year US Treasury yield jumped to its highest point in two years, topping 1.83 percent. The yield on the Indian 10-year bond, however, was down 0.2 percent at 6.6 percent. Nonetheless, the move indicates that global investors are preparing for the possibility of more aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, in the commodity market, international benchmark Brent crude futures rose 1.6 percent to $87.89 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures jumped more than 2 percent to hit $85.56. Both oil contracts notched their highest level since October 2014. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 290 points lower at 61,017 and Nifty down by 94 points at 18,213

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 290 points lower at 61,017 and Nifty down by 94 points at 18,213

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices today (18th Jan.2022) were seen coming under selling pressure in early morning deals after a positive start. The BSE Sensex was 290 points lower at 61,017 and the NSE Nifty was down by 94 points at 18,213. The two indices were down by up to 0.5 percent. On the Sensex, only 8 stocks were now in green, as investors booked profits in others. Losses in RIL, Infosys, HDFC, down ( down 0.7 percent each, Maruti (down 3 percent), and Ultratech Cement (down 2 percent) contributed maximum to the index's losses. On the Nifty, Eicher Motors, UPL, Tata Consumer, Divis's Lab, and Grasim were the additional losers. The broader markets, too, were muted in line with the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were now up to 0.6 percent lower. Read more

BSE Sensex ended at 61,309 levels, up 86 points while Nifty50 closed at 18,309, up 53 points

BSE Sensex ended at 61,309 levels, up 86 points while Nifty50 closed at 18,309, up 53 points

Monday, January 17, 2022

Nervousness has crept into the markets, with the focus shifting to stock-specific action amid Q3 results season. The BSE Sensex oscillated in a narrow range of 277 points intra-daytoday917TH January 2022), and eventually ended at 61,309 levels, up to 86 points or 0.14 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 closed at 18,309, up 53 points or 0.29 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices outperformed the benchmarks and ended up to 0.6 percent higher. According to experts Markets are currently witnessing time-wise correction and are likely to resume the trend soon. "Meanwhile, participants should focus more on risk management citing a rise in volatility due to the earnings. We reiterate our preference for IT, metal, realty, and pharma pack while banking may see further consolidation," they opined.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 54 points at 61,277 and NSE Nifty50 36 points up 18,292

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 54 points at 61,277 and NSE Nifty50 36 points up 18,292

Monday, January 17, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started on a slightly positive note today(117th January 2022) amid mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex was up 54 points at 61,277 and the NSE Nifty50 was 36 points up 18,292. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in green and were up 0.4 and 0.6 percent, respectively. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, Maruti, SBI, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, HDFC Bank, and RIL were the top gainers. On the Nifty, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, ONGC, and BPCL were the additional gainers. On the downside, HCL Tech was the biggest loser, down over 6 percent on the NSE. The IT major had reported its Q3 results over the weekend. While it met street expectations on quarterly revenue and profit. On a yearly basis, the company's PAT fell 13 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: BSE Sensex at 61,223, down 12 points and NSE Nifty ended 2 points down at 18,256 level

Closing Bell: BSE Sensex at 61,223, down 12 points and NSE Nifty ended 2 points down at 18,256 level

Friday, January 14, 2022

The day ended around a flat line today(14th January 2022) as benchmark indices staged a smart-recovery during the second half of the trading session, led by healthy buying in metal and PSU bank stocks. The markets, however, snapped their five-day winning run and ended lower amid weak global cues. The BSE Sensex index opened gap-down and hit a low of 60,757 in early deals today. It staged a smart come-back and bounced 567 points intraday to hit a high of 61,324.5. However, losses in private banks and select heavyweights such as HUL and Bharti Airtel held it from ending in the green zone. By the close, the BSE 30-pack index stood at 61,223, down 12 points or 0.02 percent. Following a similar trajectory, the NSE Nifty hit a low of 18,120 in early deals but recouped losses to hit a high of 18,287. It, eventually, pared gains and ended 2 points down at 18,256 level. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex down 182 points at 61,053 and the NSE Nifty 54 points lower at 18,203

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex down 182 points at 61,053 and the NSE Nifty 54 points lower at 18,203

Friday, January 14, 2022

The benchmark indices in India were seen recouping opening losses and were down up to 0.3 percent today (14th Jan.2022). The BSE Sensex was now down 182 points at 61,053 and the NSE Nifty was 54 points lower at 18,203. The mild recovery in the indices was being supported by gains in heavyweights RIL (up nearly 1 percent) and HDFC Bank( up 0.5 percent), followed by L&T, Ultratech Cement, and Maruti. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer, IOC, BPCL, and SBI Life were the additional gainers. The majority of stocks (30), however, were still negative. Broader indices BSE MidCap and SmallCap were, however, outperforming the benchmarks and were up 0.2 and 0.3 percent, respectively. Read more

Closing bell:Sensex ends choppy day 85 pts up(61,235), NSE Nifty50 ended at 18,257, up 44 points

Closing bell:Sensex ends choppy day 85 pts up(61,235), NSE Nifty50 ended at 18,257, up 44 points

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Frontline indices whipsawed around the flat line today(13th January 2022) as tepid economic data back home and somber global mood hit sentiment. Besides, weekly F&O expiry also added to the volatility. After starting around 150 points higher at 61,260, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex hit a high of 61,348 but erased all the gains to enter the red zone. The index hit a low of 60,950 but managed to eke out gains in the fag-end of the session to close at 61,235. This was 85 points, or 0.14 percent, higher than yesterday's close. Following a similar trajectory, the NSE Nifty50 hit a high of 18,272 and a low of 18,164 during the day. It ended at 18,257, up 44 points or 0.24 percent. Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Coal India, Sun Pharma, UPL, Divis Labs, and L&T were the top gainers on the 50-share index, rising between 2 and 6 percent. Read more

POSCO, Adani Group to invest $5 bn in green projects

POSCO, Adani Group to invest $5 bn in green projects

Thursday, January 13, 2022

POSCO and the Adani Group together will be investing up to $5 billion and have agreed to explore business cooperation opportunities, including the establishment of green, environment-friendly integrated steel mill at Mundra, Gujarat, as well as other businesses. The non-binding MoU signed between POSCO and Adani will see further collaboration at the group business level in various industries such as renewable energy, hydrogen, and logistics in response to carbon reduction requirements. Both the parties are examining various options to cooperate and leverage the technical, financial, and operational strengths of each company. The collaboration includes evaluating a joint Integrated Steel Mill at Mundra, Gujarat, based on POSCO’s state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge R&D capability, said Adani in its release. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 115 points higher at 61,265, while the NSE Nifty 37 points up at 18,250

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 115 points higher at 61,265, while the NSE Nifty 37 points up at 18,250

Thursday, January 13, 2022

In the Indian markets, benchmark indices today (13th January 2021)steadily held opening gains in early morning trade. The BSE Sensex was 115 points higher at 61,265, while the NSE Nifty was 37 points up at 18,250. On the Sensex, Tata Steel and PowerGrid were the leading gainers, up 3 percent each, followed by Sun Pharma, NTPC, ITC, L&T, and RIL. On the flip side, Wipro was the biggest loser, down 5 percent, after the company fell short of market expectation, as it’s net profit was up 1.3 percent on a quarter on quarter (QoQ) basis at Rs 2,969 crore for the third quarter ended December 2021 (Q3FY22). READ HERE. HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, M&M, Titan, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank were the other notable losers. Read more

Closing bell: BSE Sensex ended 553 points higher at 61,150 and NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 156 points at 18,212

Closing bell: BSE Sensex ended 553 points higher at 61,150 and NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 156 points at 18,212

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended their winning run into the fourth straight trading session backed by solid gains in index heavyweights - Reliance Industries, Infosys, ICICI Bank, and Bharti Airtel. Reliance and Airtel were in the limelight, on reports that the three telecom majors (Jio, Airtel, Voda Idea) have sought 90-95 percent reduction in 5G spectrum auction prices. The IT shares were expected to be in focus owing to results announcements from Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. While IT major Infosys ended with a gain of 1.1 percent, TCS and Wipro, however, were down 1.5 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively, in trades awaiting the Q3 result announcements. Read more

GOI seeks Rs 15-trn valuation for LIC in India's biggest IPO

GOI seeks Rs 15-trn valuation for LIC in India's biggest IPO

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

GOI is pushing for a valuation of about Rs 15 trillion ($203 billion) for LIC that’s soon expected to file for the nation’s biggest initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said, even as arrangers awaited a final report on the firm’s estimated worth. The so-called embedded value of Life Insurance Corp. of India is likely to be more than Rs 4 trillion, and its market value could be about four times that amount, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are private. Once the final report is in, the valuation the government is seeking could change. Embedded value, a key metric for insurers, combines the current value of future profits with the net value of assets. The gauge will be part of LIC’s IPO prospectus that’s likely to be filed in the week starting Jan. 31. Typically, the market value of insurers is between three and five times the embedded value. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 343 points 60,960, and NSE Nifty nearly 100 points higher at 18,154

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 343 points 60,960, and NSE Nifty nearly 100 points higher at 18,154

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices were firm in early morning deals today(12th January 2022) holding their opening gains on the back of buying in heavyweight RIL, private lender HDFC and select banking counters such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and SBI. All of these were up between 0.9-1.6 percent. The BSE Sensex was up 343 points 60,960, after reclaiming the 61,000 mark at open. The NSE Nifty was nearly 100 points higher at 18,154. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices too were firmly positive and were up 0.7 and 0.8 percent, respectively. Sectorally, on the NSE, the Realty index was the leading gainer, up nearly 3 percent, followed by metals, energy, and PSU Banks. Read more

Voda Idea down 20 percent as board approves conversion of govt dues into equity

Voda Idea down 20 percent as board approves conversion of govt dues into equity

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Shares of Vodafone Idea slumped 20 percent to Rs 12.05 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intraday trade after the telecom company’s board approved a plan to convert the full amount of interest related to spectrum auction installments and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues into government equity."Since the average price of the Company’s shares at the relevant date of 14.08.2021 was below par value, the equity shares will be issued to the Government at a par value of Rs 10/- per share, subject to final confirmation by the DoT. The conversion will therefore result in dilution to all the existing shareholders of the Company, including the Promoters," Vodafone Idea said. The new shareholding structure at Vodafone Idea, with the government, set to hold around a 35.8 percent stake, could turn out to be a significant breakthrough for the financially-stretched mobile operator. It leaves Vodafone with a 28.5 percent holding, while the Aditya Birla Group's stake will be at 17.8 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 221 points, Nifty at 18055.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 221 points, Nifty at 18055.75

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 221.26 points or 0.37% at 60616.89, and the Nifty was up 52.50 points or 0.29% at 18055.80 higher in the volatile session on January 11 led by the IT, power, realty stocks. IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Tata Consumer Products, Hindalco Industries, and Britannia Industries were among major gainers on the Nifty, while Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Coal India, Bajaj Finance, and Nestle India were the major losers. About 1757 shares have advanced, 1481 shares declined, and 55 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the metal index fell over 2 percent, while buying was seen in the IT, power, oil & gas, and realty stocks. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended flat.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up over 174 points at 60,570, and NSE Nifty at 18,047, higher by 44 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up over 174 points at 60,570, and NSE Nifty at 18,047, higher by 44 points

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started on a positive note today(11th January 2022) extending the previous session's strong rally. The BSE Sensex was up over 174 points at 60,570, and the NSE Nifty was at 18,047, higher by 44 points. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the green zone and were up 0.2 and 0.6 percent, respectively. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, HDFC, NTPC, Ultratech Cement, PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, HUL, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, and Dr. Reddy's were the top gainers, up between 0.4-1.6 percent. On the Nifty, Grasim, Tata Consumer, Shree Cement were the additional gainers. Meanwhile, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, M&M, Kotak Bank, L&T, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank were the top losers, down 0.3-4 percent on the BSE. Read more

Banks see uptick in credit growth and asset quality likely to improve

Banks see uptick in credit growth and asset quality likely to improve

Monday, January 10, 2022

According to some analysts, banks saw some uptick in credit growth during the October – December period of 2021, which could help them report better profitability. The credit growth remained sluggish since the start of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in March 2020. Q3FY22 saw loan growth improving due to festive season demand along with pent-up demand as there were minimum economic disruptions due to lockdowns. According to Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data, year-on-year loan growth of banks inched up to 7.3 percent by the end of September, from about 6.1 percent in June end. "Q3FY22 is expected to be sequentially better on the growth and operational front for lenders, in general, barring a few exceptions,” ICICI Securities said in a note. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 651 points, Nifty at 18003.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 651 points, Nifty at 18003.30

Monday, January 10, 2022

At close, the Sensex was up 650.98 points or 1.09% at 60,395.63, and the Nifty was up 190.60 points or 1.07% at 18,003.30 was mainly lifted by automobile counters, along with select financials. Hero MotoCorp, Titan, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, SBI, and L&T were the top gainers. Wipro, Divis Labs, Nestle India, Tata Consumer Products, Asian Paints, and Power Grid were the laggards. About 2472 shares have advanced, 948 shares declined, and 88 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with PSU Bank, IT, Auto, Capital Goods, Power, Bank, Realty indices up 1-3 percent. The BSE MidCap index added 0.7 percent while the BSE SmallCap index gained 1.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 464 points at 60,209, and NSE Nifty higher by 136 points at 17,949

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 464 points at 60,209, and NSE Nifty higher by 136 points at 17,949

Monday, January 10, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices today (10th Jan.2021) were firmly holding their opening gains amid broad-based buying and gains in heavyweights ITC, Infosys, and HDFC Bank. The BSE Sensex was up 464 points at 60,209, and the NSE Nifty was higher by 136 points at 17,949. The two indices were up 0.8 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also higher by up to 0.9 percent. Among the top gainers were Maruti (up 3.6 percent), ITC (up 2.1 percent) Infosys (up 1.7 percent), and banking stocks on the Sensex. Further, shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) jumped 3 percent to Rs 3,979.90 on the BSE after India's largest information technology (IT) firm said its board will consider a buyback proposal on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. The stock traded close to its record high level of Rs 3,990 touched on October 8, 2021. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex at 59,869, up 267 points, while the Nifty50 79 points higher at 17,825

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex at 59,869, up 267 points, while the Nifty50 79 points higher at 17,825

Friday, January 7, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started on a fairly positive note today (7th January 2022) a day after heavy sell-offs on weak global cues. The BSE Sensex was at 59,869, up 267 points, while the Nifty50 was 79 points higher at 17,825. The two indices were 0.46 percent up, as compared to yesterday's over 1 percent fall. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in green and were up 0.5 and 0.6 percent, respectively. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, Titan, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, SBI, and RILwere the top gainers.

Will 'Omicron' force RBI to delay policy normalisation?

Will 'Omicron' force RBI to delay policy normalisation?

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Many economists are expecting RBI to delay the policy normalisation move, which is expected in the February review since COVID-19 infections spike in the country resulting in restrictions in various states and impacting the fragile recovery. The country has reported a single-day rise of 58,097 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday morning-the highest in around 199 days- of which 2,135 are Omicron cases and later in the day, the first confirmed Omicron-related death has also been reported. The active cases were recorded above 2 lakh after around 81 days and the COVID toll has climbed to 4,82,551 with 534 daily fatalities. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 680 points lower at 59,542, and NSE Nifty at 17,730, lower by 195 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 680 points lower at 59,542, and NSE Nifty at 17,730, lower by 195 points

Thursday, January 6, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices were deep in the red as they ended a streak of four-day gains with sharp losses today(6th January 2022). The BSE Sensex was 680 points lower at 59,542, and the NSE Nifty was 17,730, lower by 195 points. The two indices were down over 1 percent each. In tandem with this, the broader markets were also negative but were seen trimming losses. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were down 0.6 and 0.4 percent, as compared to the 1 percent fall in the benchmarks. Sectoral rotation in favour of financials, particularly leading banks, is a likely scenario in 2022. There are market signals and macro triggers favouring financials. So, market corrections may be used to buy high-quality financials and large-cap IT, he said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 100 points at 59,962, and NSE Nifty at 17,839, higher by 34 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex up 100 points at 59,962, and NSE Nifty at 17,839, higher by 34 points

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices were seen recovering slightly in early morning deals in a volatile market today(5th January 2021). The BSE Sensex was up nearly 100 points at 59,962, and the NSE Nifty was at 17,839, higher by 34 points. Banking counters were the leading gainers with the Nifty Bank index up 1.2 percent. The top gainers on the Sensex were Bajaj twins(up 2 percent), followed by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, up percent each. Metal stocks were also strong with APL Apollo, Jindal Steel, SAIL, JSW Steel, NMDC, HindCopper, Tata Steel, up between 0.6-1.8 percent. On the flip side, IT and Pharma stocks were the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technology, Wipro, Infosys, and TCS were trading 0.8-2 percent lower on the BSE. Read more

As bulls ignore Omicron fears investors add Rs 1.87 lakh cr

As bulls ignore Omicron fears investors add Rs 1.87 lakh cr

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Traders on Dalal Street continued to shrug off rapidly rising Covid-19 cases and increasing curbs by buying power and financials stocks and sent benchmark indices soaring for the third straight day today(4th Jan.2020). Mumbai has said it will enforce lockdown if daily virus cases jump above 20,000 while Delhi is going for a weekend curfew. Other states are also enforcing curbs that will likely impact consumer-focused companies. The 30-share pack Senex advanced 672.71 points or 1.14 percent to close at 59,855.93. Its broader peer NSE Nifty rose 179.55 points or 1.02 percent to 17,805.25. Thanks to the rally, equity investors grew their wealth by Rs 1.87 lakh crore as the BSE market cap climbed to Rs 271.13 lakh crore. In the past three sessions' market rally, investors' wealth ballooned by Rs 7.75 lakh crore.

India's Manufacturing PMI falls to three month low in December amid Covid fears

India's Manufacturing PMI falls to three month low in December amid Covid fears

Monday, January 3, 2022

India’s manufacturing activity lost some momentum in December falling to a three-month low after hitting a 10 month high in November, amid fears that the rapidly spreading third wave of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic may hit consumer sentiment and output. Data released by the analytics firm IHS Markit showed that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 55.5 in December from 57.6 in November. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity and a number below that signals contraction. “Companies continued with their stock-building initiatives, as evidenced by another robust upturn in buying levels. Business confidence strengthened, but sentiment was again dampened by concerns surrounding supply-chain disruptions, Covid-19 and inflationary pressures,” the data analytics firm said. Read more

For 2022 analysts are betting on IT services, telecom and financials

For 2022 analysts are betting on IT services, telecom and financials

Friday, December 31, 2021

With the frontline indices – the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 – surging over 20 percent each and to hit new highs during the calendar year despite threats from Coronavirus variants – Delta and Omicron, high crude oil prices, and change in monetary policy stance by central bankers around the world, the Dalal Street witnessed a record-breaking 2021. Sector-wise, 2021 belonged to power, metal, realty, and information technology sectors that were among the top performers in the year gone by. The phenomenal subscription levels of some of the initial public offers (IPO) and stellar listing saw the BSE IPO index notch up gains of around 54 percent during the year, data show. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex crossed the 58,000 mark and at 58,131, up over 300 points, while the NSE Nifty up nearly 100 points at 17,300

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex crossed the 58,000 mark and at 58,131, up over 300 points, while the NSE Nifty up nearly 100 points at 17,300

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices had a positive start today after four days of muted action and rallied up to 0.6 percent. The BSE Sensex crossed the 58,000 mark and was at 58,131, up over 300 points, while the NSE Nifty was up nearly 100 points at 17,300. The broader markets were also in the green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were 0.7and 0.9 percent higher, respectively. Among the Sensex-30 shares, Titan, Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, M&M, ITC, HUL, were among the major gainers, up 0.6-2 percent. On the Nifty, Hindalco (up 3.5 percent), Tata Motors( up 1.8 percent), and Grasim( up 1.4 percent) were the additional gainers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 90.99, Nifty at 17203.95

Closing Bell: Sensex down 90.99, Nifty at 17203.95

Thursday, December 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 90.99 points or 0.16% at 57,806.49, and the Nifty was down 19.70 points or 0.11% at 17,213.60 as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines amid the year-end celebrative mood. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), Maruti Suzuki, among others contributed the most to indices loss. Eicher Motors, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, and Divis Labs were among the top Nifty gainers. About 1969 shares have advanced, 1317 shares declined, and 96 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap was down 0.2 percent, while the Smallcap was up 0.3 percent. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Energy, Oil & Gas and Metal indices declined over a percent each, while the IT index ended a percent higher. India VIX was up nearly 2 percent to 16.57 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:volatile;BSE Sensex nearly 50 points lower at 57,755 while the Nifty50 testing the 17,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE:volatile;BSE Sensex nearly 50 points lower at 57,755 while the Nifty50 testing the 17,200-mark

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The benchmark indices opened on a quiet note for a second day amid slow investor participation and concerns around the omicron variant. The BSE Sensex was nearly 50 points lower at 57,755, while the Nifty50 was testing the 17,200-mark. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap was 0.1 percent lower dragged by RBL Bank, Oberoi Realty, Shriram Transport Finance, Godrej Properties, Indian Hotels, Lodha, JSW Energy, IRCTC, down 1-3 percent. The BSE SmallCap index was, however, in the green zone, up 0.3 percent. Among Sensex-30 constituents, PowerGrid, Wipro, Tata Steel, Titan, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Dr. Reddy's, Maruti, TCS, Infosys were the leading gainers, up 0.3-1 percent. On the Nifty, Tata Consumer was the additional gainer. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex testing the 58,000-mark,up over 100 points and the Nifty50 nearky 30 points higher, at 17,272

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex testing the 58,000-mark,up over 100 points and the Nifty50 nearky 30 points higher, at 17,272

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices continued to inch up and held onto mild gains today (29th December 2021). The BSE Sensex was testing the 58,000-mark and was up over 100 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 was nearly 30 points higher, at 17,272. The broader market was a bit higher than the frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.4 and 0.7 percent higher, respectively. Among stocks, Amara Raja Batteries was up 1 percent after the company, as part of its strategic initiatives to venture into the new-energy business and EV batteries agreed to invest up to Euro 10 million by way of equity and convertible bonds in InBot Auto AS, Oslo Norway. Read more

Indian economy was growing steadily before Omicron hit

Indian economy was growing steadily before Omicron hit

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

In the month of November that saw the omicron variant of coronavirus induce fresh concerns about risks to the recovery, India’s economy was expanding at a steady pace. All eight high-frequency indicators tracked by Bloomberg News were steady last month, keeping the needle on a dial measuring the so-called ‘Animal Spirits’ unchanged at 5. The level was arrived at by using the three-month weighted average readings to smooth out volatility in the single-month scores. But the pace of activity based on indicators from demand for services to factory output-faces threats from rising cases of the omicron variant first detected in South Africa toward the end of last month. While the Reserve Bank of India this month kept its full-year growth forecast steady at 9.5%, Governor Shaktikanta Das sounded cautious, saying “it is too premature to gauge” the effects of the new strain at this stage. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 393 points at 57,814 and the Nifty50 at 17200, up 114 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 393 points at 57,814 and the Nifty50 at 17200, up 114 points

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened higher today(28th Dec.2021) supported by robust global sentiment and were rallying up to 0.7 percent. The BSE Sensex was up 393 points at 57,814 and the Nifty50 was at 17200, up 114 points. In line with this, broader market indices-BSE MidCap and SmallCap-were also in the positive zone, trading 0.5 percent and 0.8 percent up, respectively. On the NSe, Nifty SmallCap 100 and 250 indices were leading the gains, trading 1.2 percent up. On the Sensex, apart from Dr. Reddy's Labs, down 0.5 percent, the rest were trading in the green. Asian Paints, HCL Technology, PowerGrid, Infosys, NTPC, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, SBI Bank were the leading gainers, up 0.6-1.4 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 296 points, Nifty at 17086.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 296 points, Nifty at 17086.25

Monday, December 27, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 296 points or 0.52% at 57420.24, and the Nifty was up 82.50 points or 0.49% at 17086.25. Tech Mahindra, Dr. Reddy’s, PowerGrid Corporation of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), HDFC Bank were among top index gainers. On the contrary, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Bharti Airtel were top index laggards. About 1944 shares have advanced, 1285 shares declined, and 124 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap were up 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively. Among sectors, the BSE Healthcare index surged 1.3 percent. The Bankex was the other notable gainer. Most sectoral indices ended with gains in the range of 0.3-0.5 percent each. Nifty Bank gained 0.58 percent to finish trade at 35,058.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex nearly 500 points down to quote at 56,618 level while the Nifty at 16,891, down 158 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex nearly 500 points down to quote at 56,618 level while the Nifty at 16,891, down 158 points

Monday, December 27, 2021

Indian benchmark indices opened lower today(27th December 2021) amid weak sentiment. The BSE Sensex was trading nearly 500 points down to quote at 56,618 level while the Nifty50 was at 16,891, down 158 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the red zone, trading 1 percent lower. Among individual stocks that comprise the Sensex, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, and Axis Bank were among the top losers that slipped 0.7 percent to 4.6 percent. RBL Bank lost 15 percent to Rs 146 levels after the bank said over the weekend that Vishwavir Ahuja, its managing director, and chief executive officer, had gone on leave after the Reserve Bank of India appointed Yogesh K Dayal as an additional director of the bank. Action for RBL is important in light of the problems encountered by private lenders like YES Bank and Lakshmi Vilas Bank last year. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex around 57,300, down 10 points while the Nifty little changed at 17,050

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex around 57,300, down 10 points while the Nifty little changed at 17,050

Friday, December 24, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started on a muted note today(24th December 2021). The BSE Sensex was around 57,300, down 10 points while the Nifty50 was little changed at 17,050. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.45 percent. Data Patterns (India) is set to debut on a stellar note today. The IPO had received a strong response with subscriptions of more than 111 times. The Grey Market Premium (GMP) indicates a likely 45-50 percent listing gain versus the issue price of Rs 585 per share.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged 261 points to quote at 57,224 level while Nifty at 17,039 up 83 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged 261 points to quote at 57,224 level while Nifty at 17,039 up 83 points

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Indian benchmark indices, in line with positive global market trends, the benchmark indices opened higher and rose up to 0.5% today(23rd Dec.2021). The BSE Sensex surged 261 points to quote at 57,224 level while the Nifty50 was at 17,039, up 83 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.6 per cent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 497 points, Nifty at 16770.85

Closing Bell: Sensex up 497 points, Nifty at 16770.85

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 497 points or 0.89% at 56,319.01, and the Nifty was up 156.60 points or 0.94% at 16,770.80, as investors looked for value in beaten-down shares. HCL Tech was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by Tech Mahindra, and Tata Steel. Power Grid was the worst Sensex performer, followed by Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance. About 2204 shares have advanced, 1033 shares declined, and 111 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices finished with gains of 1.4 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Metal index surged 3 percent. The Consumer Durables index was up 2.2 percent, while the IT, Telecom, and Realty indices rallied around 1.5 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hit highs of 56,504 (up nearly 650 points) while Nifty at 16,807 levels, up 192 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hit highs of 56,504 (up nearly 650 points) while Nifty at 16,807 levels, up 192 points

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started higher today(21st December 2021), after two days of relentless selling, on the back of broad-based buying. The BSE Sensex climbed 468.5 points at 56,290.5 level while the Nifty50 tested the 16,750-mark, up 128 points. Soon after, the indices extended gains and hit highs of 56,504 (up nearly 650 points) and 16,807 (up 192 points). All the 30 index constituents on the Sensex were ruling higher led by Titan (up 2.5 percent), HCL Tech, Tata Steel, L&T, and ICICI Bank. On the Nifty, only Eicher Motors was in the negative zone. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE gained up to 1 percent. Among individual stocks, the shares of IDBI Bank were up 1 percent after the bank clarified that Mumbai-based diamond merchant Sanghavi Diamonds has defaulted on a loan worth Rs 16.72 crore as against the reported amount of Rs 6,710 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1190 points, Nifty at 16614.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1190 points, Nifty at 16614.20

Monday, December 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 1,189.73 points or 2.09% at 55,822.01, and the Nifty was down 371.00 points or 2.18% at 16,614.20, as the market sentiment was dented amid fears of a severe-than-expected economic impact owing to the Omicron variant, recently announced hawkish policy stances by global central bankers and persistent FIIs selling. Hindustan Unilever was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Tata Steel was the worst Sensex performer, followed by the State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance. About 621 shares have advanced, 2604 shares declined, and 97 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and the Smallcap - also recovered partially but still ended with losses in excess of 3 percent each. All the sectoral indices ended in the red with the realty, bank, capital goods, and metal indices falling 3-4 percent. India VIX closed 16% higher, regaining 18.97 levels.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted 653 points lower at 56,358 level while Nifty broke below the 16,800-mark at 16,795, down 190 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted 653 points lower at 56,358 level while Nifty broke below the 16,800-mark at 16,795, down 190 points

Monday, December 20, 2021

Indian benchmark indices opened lower today (20th Dec.2021) as investors continue to track the spread of the Omicron Covid variant. The World Health Organization recently warned that the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community spread. That apart, Asian stocks dropped in early trading today after China slashed its benchmark lending rate for the first time in more than one-and-a-half years. The move likely indicates policymakers' concerns around the slowing economic growth in China, which worried investors. The BSE Sensex quoted 653 points lower at 56,358 level while the Nifty50 broke below the 16,800-mark at 16,795, down 190 points. Both the indices were down over 1 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 2 percent each. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 889 points, Nifty at 16985.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 889 points, Nifty at 16985.20

Friday, December 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 889.40 points or 1.54% at 57,011.74, and the Nifty was down 263.20 points or 1.53% at 16985.20. IndusInd Bank was the top laggard of Sensex, followed by, Kotak Mahindra Bank ,with Hindustan Unilever and Titan. Infosys was the top gainer, accompanied by HCL Technologies, Power Grid, and Sun Pharma.About 913 shares have advanced, 2221 shares declined, and 76 shares are unchanged.The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 2.4 per cent and 2.1 per cent, respectively. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Realty index nose-dived 4 per cent. The Energy, Bankex, Auto and Oil & Gas indices were down over 2.5 per cent each. The IT index also pared gains towards the close, still finsihed more than a per cent higher. India VIX was up 3% sitting near 16.4 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex opened at 57,853.5 level,down 47.5 points while the Nifty at 17,221 levels, down 27 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex opened at 57,853.5 level,down 47.5 points while the Nifty at 17,221 levels, down 27 points

Friday, December 17, 2021

Indian equities started off on a cautious note today(17th Dec.2021) amid the acceleration of bond-buying programmes by various central banks to fight off inflation and suck excess liquidity out of the system. After the US Fed, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan have decided to hasten the asset purchase programmes. That apart, the Bank of England became the first global central bank on Thursday to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points. Against this backdrop, the S&P BSE or 0.08 percent. It's NSE counterpart Nifty50, too, quoted at 17,221 levels, down 27 points in early deals. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped 0.33 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively. Read more

Steady depreciation in rupee spells trouble for stock prices

Steady depreciation in rupee spells trouble for stock prices

Thursday, December 16, 2021

A steady depreciation in the rupee spells trouble for the rally on D-Street. Historically, most rallies in the equity market have occurred either when the rupee has appreciated or has been stable. In contrast, a decline in the value of the rupee against the dollar has been accompanied by market decline. For example, the BSE Sensex is down around 2.6 percent since the beginning of November, against a similar 1.9 percent fall in the value of the rupee against the dollar in the period. Today (16th Dec.2021), the equity market and the rupee ended in the red. The Indian currency closed at around 76.23 to a dollar, down around 0.47 percent, from Rs 75.87 on Tuesday. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.57 percent on Wednesday. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 113 points, Nifty at 17248.40

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 113 points, Nifty at 17248.40

Thursday, December 16, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 113.11 points or 0.20% at 57,901.14, and the Nifty was up 27 points or 0.16% at 17,248.40, amid weakness in auto, banking, and realty shares. The top gainer on Sensex was Bajaj Finance, followed by Infosys, Titan, and Reliance Industries. Maruti Suzuki India was the top Sensex laggard, followed by ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Sun Pharma. About 1462 shares have advanced, 1803 shares declined, and 103 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 0.6 percent each. Bank Nifty closed 0.65% lower. Among sectors, except IT and oil & gas, all other sectoral indices ended in the red.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 482.5 points to quote at 58,270.5 levels while the Nifty climbed 142 points to trade at 17,362

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 482.5 points to quote at 58,270.5 levels while the Nifty climbed 142 points to trade at 17,362

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Indian stocks in tune with Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher today(16th Dec.2021) after the US Federal Reserve said it would end bond-buying stimulus in March to set up three interest rate increases next year to tackle heated inflation. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 482.5 points, or 0.83 percent, to quote at 58,270.5 levels in early trade. The NSE Nifty, too, climbed 142 points to trade at 17,362. The broader indices on the BSE rose in tandem as well and added up to 0.88 percent. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) laid out a scenario in which the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the emergence of the Omicron variant, gives way to a benign set of economic conditions, with inflation easing largely on its own, interest rates increasing comparatively slowly, and the unemployment rate staying low in coming years. Read more

The bumper festival season may help push India’s gold imports to as much as 900 tons this year

The bumper festival season may help push India’s gold imports to as much as 900 tons this year

Thursday, December 16, 2021

A flurry of weddings is seen as couples rush to tie the knot following a lifting of some virus curbs. About 2.5 million ceremonies are estimated to have taken place since mid-November, around a quarter of this year’s expected annual total, after the government eased some restrictions around gatherings. It’s a stark turnaround for India’s jewelers, who have seen demand hammered for almost two years as the coronavirus led to the postponement of many weddings while broader financial hardship further curbed purchases. The bumper festival season may help push India’s gold imports to as much as 900 tons this year, the highest in six years, Metals Focus Ltd said. That’s up from about 350 tons last year, according to World Gold Council figures. Read more

Paytm shares shed 13% as Lock-In Period For Anchor Investors Expires

Paytm shares shed 13% as Lock-In Period For Anchor Investors Expires

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of digital payments major Paytm, slipped 13 percent to Rs 1,297.70 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade as the company's institutional investors' one-month lock-in period expired today, December 15, 2021, adding to the pressure following a dismal debut last month. Paytm shares crashed more than 27 percent in India's largest public offering last month. Since the listing on November 22, the stock has logged losses for 13 of the 18 sessions and has never touched its IPO price band of Rs 2,080-2,150. Paytm, which counts SoftBank and Ant Group among its backers, raised $2.5 billion in its IPO, of which $1.1 billion was from institutional investors. Parth Nyati, Founder, Tradingo said Paytm may find buying interest at lower levels but it may remain in the Rs 1,300-1,700 range until the market determines its right value. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 329 points, Nifty at 17221.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 329 points, Nifty at 17221.40

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 329.06 points or 0.57% at 57,788.03, and the Nifty was down 103.50 points or 0.60% at 17,221.40. Bajaj Finance was the top Sensex drag, followed by Bajaj Finserv, and Power Grid. On the other hand, Sun Pharma was the top gainer on Sensex, accompanied by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki India. About 1546 shares have advanced, 1574 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index declined 0.7 percent, and the Smallcap index was down 0.4 percent. Except for Auto, all other sectoral indices ended in the red, with IT, metal, realty, and PSU bank indices down 1 percent each. India VIX closed above 17 levels, gaining 1.59%.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 166 points, Nifty at 17324.90

Closing Bell:Sensex down 166 points, Nifty at 17324.90

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

At Close, Sensex down 166.33 points or 0.29% at 58117.09, and the Nifty shedding 43.40 points or 0.25% at 17324.90, on a negative note, and thereafer made multiple attempts to recover on the back of fresh buying interest in IT and select banking stocks.Power Grid Corporation, Nestle India, Axis Bank and Dr Reddy’s Labs were the top gainers while ITC, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel were the top losers. About 1695 shares have advanced, 1462 shares declined, and 109 shares are unchanged.The BSE Midcap index declined 0.4 per cent, While the smallcap index ended almost flat. Among the sectors, power, pharma and oil & gas ended in the green while auto, FMCG and PSU Bank index ended in the red.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined 383 points to 57,900 levels while the Nifty gave up 17,300-mark and was down 97 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined 383 points to 57,900 levels while the Nifty gave up 17,300-mark and was down 97 points

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The BSE Sensex declined 383 points, or 0.66 percent, to 57,900 levels in early deals, dragged by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Kotak Bank in today's (14th Dec.2021) early deals in the background of WHO's grim statement on the 'Omicron' coronavirus variant, coupled with a downward revision of growth forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The NSE Nifty, on the other hand, gave up 17,300-mark and was down 97 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped up to 0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Shriram Transport Finance dropped over 3 percent after the Group announced a restructuring plan. As part of the plan, the Shriram Group, Shriram Capital, and Shriram City Union Finance will merge with Shriram Transport Finance Company. Those of Greenlam, on the contrary, were up 6 percent as the company plans to invest Rs 950 crore in 2-3 years as part of its Capex plan. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 503 points, Nifty at 17368.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 503 points, Nifty at 17368.25

Monday, December 13, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 503.25 points or 0.86% at 58,283.42, and the Nifty was down 143.00 points or 0.82% at 17,368.30, on the back of weakness in select financial shares, FMCG, and index heavyweight Reliance Industries. Power Grid was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki India. In the red was Bajaj Finance, accompanied by Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India, and Reliance Industries. About 1840 shares have advanced, 1554 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index was down 0.5 percent, while the Smallcap index was up 0.2 percent. Among sectors, except Nifty IT all other sectoral indices ended in the red. India VIX was down 2%

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zoomed 326 points to quote at 59,113 levels while the Nifty rallied above 17,600-mark, up 100 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zoomed 326 points to quote at 59,113 levels while the Nifty rallied above 17,600-mark, up 100 points

Monday, December 13, 2021

On Dalal street Bulls reigned in early deals this Monday (13th December 2021), mainly due to firm global equities and bargain buying in metal and PSU bank stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex zoomed 326 points, or 0.52 percent, to quote at 59,113 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, rallied above the 17,600-mark, up 100 points. This was Nifty's highest level since November 21. Barring Bajaj Finance, all other Sensex stocks were trading with a bullish bias. Power Grid (up 3 percent), Axis Bank, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and Asian Paints were the outperforming stocks on the index. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.66 percent and 0.94 percent, respectively. Individually, shares of PB Fintech (Policybazaar) were down 2 percent as its anchor lock-in period ended today. Read more

Bajaj Electricals surges 12 % on board nod for business restructuring plan

Bajaj Electricals surges 12 % on board nod for business restructuring plan

Friday, December 10, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Electricals surged 11 percent to Rs 1,159.95 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after the household appliances company announced that its board approved business restructuring. The Board has informed the exchanges that it would explore a full range of options and alternatives, including demerger, subsidiarization, and strategic partnerships. The board has also approved the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, which could provide a ready vehicle to enable the above restructuring it added. Considering the varied nature and potential opportunities of each of the business segments and the need for a focused approach to unlock these opportunities, the Board of Directors of the Company has decided that the Company should undertake a comprehensive review of the existing corporate structure, the company said in a press release.The board of directors has authorized the BEL management to evaluate and recommend such options and alternatives, Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 20.60 points, Nifty at 17511.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 20.60 points, Nifty at 17511.30

Friday, December 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 20.46 points or 0.03% at 58,786.67, and the Nifty was down 5.50 points or 0.03% at 17,511.30 amid volatility. Asian Paints was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki India. Titan was the laggard, accompanied by Tech Mahindra, Bajaj FInserv, and HDFC. About 2024 shares have advanced, 1165 shares declined, and 125 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index advanced 0.3 percent, and the Smallcap index jumped 0.8 percent. Among sectors, realty and PSU Bank indices rose nearly 3 percent each, while metal, oil & gas, power indices ended in the green. India VIX was up half a percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex opened 197 points lower at 58,610 levels while the Nifty at 17,480, down 36 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex opened 197 points lower at 58,610 levels while the Nifty at 17,480, down 36 points

Friday, December 10, 2021

Indian equities began on a quiet note today(10th December 2021) as investors await inflation data in India and the US. The S&P BSE Sensex opened 197 points, or 0.33 percent, lower at 58,610 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was at 17,480, down 36 points. ITC, up 1.5 percent, extended Thursday's gains and was the top performer on the Sensex. Asian Paints, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Sun Pharma were also among the outperforming counters on the 30-pack index. On the downside, Titan, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Tech M, and Bajaj Finance, and RIL were limiting the upside. The broader MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE, on the contrary, gained 0.11 percent and 0.27 percent, respectively. Among the lot, Go Fashion was up 3.6 percent after SBI Mutual Fund acquired 1.5 million equity shares in the company via the bulk deal. Sectorally, pharma, and realty stocks were supporting the markets while financials and IT were capping the gains.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 157.45 points, Nifty at 17516.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 157.45 points, Nifty at 17516.85

Thursday, December 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 157.45 points or 0.27% at 58,807.13, and the Nifty was up 47 points or 0.27% at 17,516.80. ITC was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints, and Reliance Industries. HDFC Bank was the top laggard, followed by Titan, Nestle India, and NTPC. About 2046 shares have advanced, 1153 shares declined, and 115 shares are unchanged. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Capital Goods index gained 2 percent. The FMCG and Energy indices were up 1.5 percent each. The Telecom and Oil & Gas indices also jumped a percent each. The Bankex, however, was down 0.5 percent. The BSE Midcap index was up 0.4 percent, and the Smallcap index had surged 0.8 percent. The volatility index continued to move lower, slipping at 3.88%.

The Rs 1,039.61 crore IPO of CE Info Systems (MapmyIndia) kicked off today

The Rs 1,039.61 crore IPO of CE Info Systems (MapmyIndia) kicked off today

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The company has fixed the price band for the stake sale at Rs 1,000-1,033 apiece and investors can bid for a minimum of 14 shares and then in multiples thereof. The majority of the brokerage houses have suggested investors subscribe to the issue, thanks to its high growth potential, conservative valuations, robust client base, and entry barrier to the business. Founded in 1992, MapmyIndia is a leading provider of advanced digital maps, geospatial software, and location-based IoT technologies in India. While consumer-based apps like Google Maps are free, API and enterprise-based solutions are paid services and the company has an edge due to its maps being more accurate compared to peers, said Reliance Capital in its IPO note. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 224 points, at 58,874 levels while the Nifty added 60 points, to 17,530-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 224 points, at 58,874 levels while the Nifty added 60 points, to 17,530-mark

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Market bulls roared on Dalal Street for the third straight day today(9th December 2021) amid across-the-board buying. Besides, a firm global set-up amid encouraging news flow around the efficacy of Pfizer's vaccine against the Omicron variant boosted investor confidence. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 224 points, or 0.4 percent, at 58,874 levels in early deals. The Nifty50, too, added 60 points, or 0.4 percent, to 17,530-mark. BPCL, M&M, Ultratech cement, L&T, Infosys, RIL, and ICICI Bank were the outperforming large-caps on the 50-pack index. Read more

RIL gains 2% on JV with Abu Dhabi-based TA’ZIZ for chemical projects

RIL gains 2% on JV with Abu Dhabi-based TA’ZIZ for chemical projects

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Shares of Reliance Industries gained 2 percent in early trade on December 8 after the company announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Chemicals Derivatives Company RSC Ltd (TA’ZIZ) for chemical projects worth USD 2 billion in Ruwais. The joint venture, called TA'ZIZ EDC & PVC, will construct and operate a Chlor-alkali, ethylene dichloride (EDC) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production facility, the statement said. This is the first investment by RIL in the region, the statement added. This is in line with RIL’s announcement to invest in West Asia when its oil–to-chemicals stake sale deal with Saudi Aramco was put on the back burner. The JV aims to export the materials to target markets in Southeast Asia and Africa as well as sell them domestically. Representing the first production of these chemicals in the UAE, the project will enable the substitution of imports and the creation of new local value chains, while also meeting the growing demand for these chemicals globally. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1016 points, Nifty at 17469.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1016 points, Nifty at 17469.75

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 1,016.03 points or 1.76% at 58,649.68, and the Nifty was up 293.10 points or 1.71% at 17,469.80 as the key benchmark indices logged back-to-back strong gains today helped by a status-quo RBI policy by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). About 2270 shares have advanced, 941 shares declined, and 121 shares are unchanged. Bajaj Finance was the top index gainer, up 3.3%, followed by ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and SBI. Power Grid was the only Sensex constituent to trade in the red. Among sectoral indices, the BSE Auto index rallied 2.3 percent and was the major percentage gainer. The rest of the prominent indices such as Energy, FMCG, Healthcare, IT, Bankex, Metal, Oil & Gas, and Realty were up 1-2 percent each. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 1.4 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.

RBI leaves key interest rates unchanged;economy better prepared to deal with Covid, says RBI Governor

RBI leaves key interest rates unchanged;economy better prepared to deal with Covid, says RBI Governor

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy committee (MPC) today(8th December 2021) maintained key interest rates for a ninth straight meeting, retaining an accommodative stance amid the threat surrounding the Omicron coronavirus variant. Repo and reverse repo rates remain unchanged at 4 percent and 3.35 percent, respectively, said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das in a statement after a three-day meeting of the committee in Mumbai. The central bank maintained its FY22 GDP forecast at 9.5 percent and projected retail inflation to be at 5.3 percent. "Indian economy hauled itself out of its deepest contraction; we are better prepared to deal with Covid-19,” said the RBI Governor. "Given the slack in the economy and the ongoing catching up of activity, especially of private consumption, which is still below its pre-pandemic levels, continued policy support is warranted for a durable and broad-based recovery," he said. Read more

BSE IT Index trading at P/E multiple of 34.3x - nearly 29% higher than that of Sensex

BSE IT Index trading at P/E multiple of 34.3x - nearly 29% higher than that of Sensex

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, etc., India’s leading information technology (IT) services companies, are the flavor of the season on D-Street. The IT industry valuation premium over the broader market is now at its highest level in more than a decade as investors continue to accumulate the shares of top IT companies and go underweight on at-risk sectors, such as banking, oil and gas, metals, and even fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCG). The BSE IT Index is currently trading at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 34.3x — nearly 29 percent higher than the benchmark BSE Sensex P/E multiple of 26.6x. In contrast, till six months ago, the IT index was trading at a discount to the benchmark index. This is the first time in five years that the IT index valuations are higher than the benchmark indexes. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 642 points at 58,276 levels while the Nifty back above the 17,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 642 points at 58,276 levels while the Nifty back above the 17,350-mark

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices started firm today(8th December 2021), ahead of the RBI's monetary policy outcome. The six-member monetary policy committee (MPC), headed by Governor Shaktikanta Das, is likely to maintain key interest rates for a ninth straight meeting, retaining an accommodative stance amid the threat surrounding the Omicron coronavirus variant. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 642 points, or 1.11 percent, at 58,276 levels in early deals while the Nifty50 index was back above the 17,350-mark. The 50-pack index gained 192 points or 1.12 percent. 49 of the 50 Nifty constituents were trading in the green, led by ONGC (up 2.5 percent), Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation, and Bharti Airtel. The only loser was Divis Labs, down 0.15 percent. Read more

Tanla hits 5% upper circuit on tie-up with Voda Idea

Tanla hits 5% upper circuit on tie-up with Voda Idea

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Shares of Tanla Platforms were locked at a 5 percent upper circuit and hit a 52 week high of Rs 1,675.90 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company announced the partnership with Vodafone Idea. Tanla and Vodafone Idea announced a partnership wherein Tanla will be the exclusive provider of solutions to secure, encrypt and enhance performance for the entire international messaging traffic on the Vi network. India’s international messaging market is estimated to be around Rs 3,500 crore annually," Tanla Platforms said in an exchange filing. The companies entered into a partnership to deploy patented block-chain enabled Wisely Platform to manifold increase ROI for global enterprises, The partnership will be hosted on Tanla’s cloud-based ‘Wisely’ platform, co-developed with Microsoft, and is expected to help the telco strengthen its position in the global enterprise market. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 886 points, Nifty at 17176.70

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 886 points, Nifty at 17176.70

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 886.51 points or 1.56% at 57,633.65, and the Nifty was up 264.40 points or 1.56% at 17,176.70 as global fears of a significant impact on economic recovery owing to Omicron variant receded and also investors lapped up banking shares a day ahead of the MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting outcome. About 2278 shares have advanced, 924 shares declined, and 114 shares are unchanged. Tata Steel was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and SBI. Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints were the only stocks in red among the 30-stock Sensex. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rallied over a percent each. India VIX was 7% in the red. All sectoral indices ended in the green with bank, metal, and realty added 2-3 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 949 points, Nifty at 16912.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 949 points, Nifty at 16912.25

Monday, December 6, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 949.32 points or 1.65% at 56,747.14, and the Nifty was down 284.40 points or 1.65% at 16,912.30 as investors continued to adopt a cautious approach given the uncertainty around the Omicron virus and the upcoming RBI policy meeting on December 08. All Sensex constituents closed in red with IndusInd Bank as the worst performer, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Tata Consumer Products, and HCL Technologies. About 1340 shares have advanced, 1948 shares declined, and 165 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE IT index cracked 2.5 percent. The Energy and Telecom indices were down 2 percent each. The FMCG, Healthcare, Auto, and Realty indices were the other major losers, down over 1.5 percent each. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices declined 1.4 percent each.India VIX zoomed 8.78% higher to finish at 20.08 levels.

Unichem Labs surges 15% on ANDA nod from USFDA for Aripiprazole tablets

Unichem Labs surges 15% on ANDA nod from USFDA for Aripiprazole tablets

Friday, December 3, 2021

Shares of Unichem Laboratories surged 15 per cent to Rs 257 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade after Unichem Laboratories has received ANDA approval for its Aripiprazole Tablets USP, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic version of Abilify Tablets, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg, of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company. Aripiprazole tablets are indicated for Schizophrenia and Irritability associated with Autistic Disorder. The product will be commercialized from Unichem’s Ghaziabad Plant, the company said. The company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 12.82 crore in Q2 FY22 as compared to a net profit of Rs 8.74 crore in Q2 FY21. Net sales during the quarter decreased 8.5% Y-o-Y (year-on-year) to Rs 290.66 crore.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 765 points, Nifty at 17196.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 765 points, Nifty at 17196.70

Friday, December 3, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 764.83 points or 1.31% at 57,696.46, and the Nifty was down 205 points or 1.18% at 17,196.70 Indices reversed their two-day winning streak with losses in excess of a percent. Power Grid was the top loser on Sensex, followed by Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Larsen & Toubro was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, and TCS. About 1722 shares have advanced, 1453 shares declined, and 137 shares are unchanged. Except for capital goods, all other sectoral indices ended in the red. The BSE Midcap index ended almost flat, while the Smallcap index added 0.3 percent. India VIX closed with gains.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 253 points at 58,714 levels while Nifty at 17,461, up 60 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 253 points at 58,714 levels while Nifty at 17,461, up 60 points

Friday, December 3, 2021

Indian equities extended their buying spree into the third straight session today(3rd December 2021) amid broad-based buying. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 253 points, or 0.43 percent, at 58,714 levels in early deals. The NSE Nifty, meanwhile, was at 17,461, up 60 points. L&T, BPCL, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank, were the top gainers on the 50-pack index while Nestle India, Hindalco, Tata Consumer Products, Bajaj Auto, and HUL were the top laggards. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap index rose 0.34 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 776, Nifty at 17401.65

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 776, Nifty at 17401.65

Thursday, December 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 776.50 points or 1.35% at 58,461.29, and the Nifty was up 234.80 points or 1.37% at 17,401.70 ended higher for the second consecutive session on December 2 as bulls attempted to come back on Dalal Street. Power Grid was the top index gainer, followed by HDFC, M&M, and Titan. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were the top laggards, accompanied by Larsen & Toubro, and SBI. About 2139 shares have advanced, 1040 shares declined, and 139 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with IT, metal, realty, auto, FMCG, oil & gas, power indices up 1-2 percent. The BSE Midcap index was up 1.1 percent, and the Smallcap index advanced 1.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex started at 57,818 level, up 133 points while Nifty opened at 17,210, up 43 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex started at 57,818 level, up 133 points while Nifty opened at 17,210, up 43 points

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Indian equities started higher today(2nd December 2021) amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex started today's session at 57,818 level, up 133 points or 0.2 percent. The Nifty50 opened at 17,210, up 43 points. M&M (up over 2 percent), HDFC, Power Grid, Titan, and Sun Pharma were leading the list of gainers on the Sensex index. On the flipside, L&T (down 0.8 percent), ICICI Bank, Nestle India, Axis Bank, and SBI were trading in the red. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.29 percent and 0.22 percent, respectively. Among individual stocks, NDTV shares were locked at a 5 percent upper circuit after the company has signed an exclusive 10-year deal worth Rs 750 crore with Taboola – a global leader in powering content recommendations on the open web. Read more

Indian stocks unlikely to recoup recent losses: Poll

Indian stocks unlikely to recoup recent losses: Poll

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

According to a Reuters poll of strategists, Indian equities will not recoup recent losses until after mid-2022 on worries over Coronavirus (COVID-19) resurgence and global monetary policy tightening. The report also predicted a likely correction in the next six months. Buoyed by easy monetary policy, a gradual re-opening of the economy, and a rapid vaccination drive, the benchmark BSE Sensex Index has rallied nearly 20% year-to-date. But the BSE index has dropped around 8% from its all-time high of 62,245.43 sets on Oct. 19 as concerns mount over the Omicron coronavirus variant, dampening investor sentiment further. The Nov. 16-30 Reuters poll of 35 equity strategists forecast the benchmark Sensex index to touch 60,450 by mid-2022, a gain of around 5.6% from Monday's close of 57,260.58. If realised, the gain would not be enough to recoup recent losses. However, the index was expected to rise further to hit a high of 63,000 by end-2022. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 659 points at 57,724 levels while Nifty at 17,183, up 200 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 659 points at 57,724 levels while Nifty at 17,183, up 200 points

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The Indian frontline indices started gap-up today (1st December 2021) on the back of strong GDP growth of over 8 percent in Q2. With this, India continues to remain the fastest-growing large economies in the world. That apart, firm Asian cues also supported the sentiment on the Street. The BSE Sensex was up 659 points, or 1.15 percent, at 57,724 levels. The Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 17,183, up 200 points. IndusInd Bank (up 3.7 percent) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Tech M, HDFC, NTPC, Tata Steel, and UltraTech Cement. Power Grid was the only loser on the index, down 0.2 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.9 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. Read more

Go Fashion surges 94 percent on listing day

Go Fashion surges 94 percent on listing day

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Shares of Go Fashion (India) Limited, which owns women's wear brand Go Colors, made their stock market debut with a strong premium of 90% at ₹1,310 per share on the NSE as compared to its IPO issue price of ₹690 apiece. Post listing the stock hit a high of Rs 1,341 and a low of Rs 1,215 on the BSE. The three-day initial public offering (IPO) of Go Fashion had received a whopping 135.46 times subscription on its last day of subscription that concluded on November 22. The ₹1,013.6-crore IPO received bids for 1,09,44,34,026 shares against 80,79,491 shares on offer.The company plans to use the proceeds of the fresh issue to fund the roll-out of 120 new exclusive brand outlets and support working capital requirements. While most of the brokerages had recommended subscribing to Go Fashion IPO. As of September 30, 2021, the company sold bottom-wear in 50 styles and more than 120 colors. Read more

Whether For FIIs India is becoming less and less attractive?

Whether For FIIs India is becoming less and less attractive?

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

After a world-beating rally, Indian markets are losing their allure to emerging market (EM) peers. The foreign portfolio investors have turned cautious on India. according to some experts, this year’s rally is primarily driven by domestic money and those flows could dry up. Covid-19 impacted the unorganised or the informal economy but the listed space has largely benefited. also in 2020-21, despite the economy shrinking 7.5 percent, the earnings growth for Nifty companies was probably the best in a decade. The recovery from lockdowns has been reasonably good without any big government stimulus. The domestic supplies of vaccines helped and the execution program was stellar. Read more

Crypto Bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet nod: FM

Crypto Bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet nod: FM

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today(30th Nov.2021) clarified in Rajya Sabha that the government is not considering a ban on cryptocurrency advertisements and that a bill will be introduced in Parliament after Cabinet approval. "This is a risky area and not in a complete regulatory framework. We are not considering a ban on advertisements, but we've been taking steps to caution the public through RBI and SEBI. The guidelines of the Advertising Standards Council of India are being studied and the regulations that they have are being looked into so that we can make a decision on how to handle it, if necessary," said Sitharaman. The government will soon introduce a Bill related to cryptocurrencies once the Cabinet clears it, she added. Last week, the government had listed a bill for the ongoing winter session of Parliament seeking to ban all private cryptocurrencies. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 195 points, Nifty at 16983.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 195 points, Nifty at 16983.20

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

At cLose, Sensex ended 195.71 points lower or 0.34% at 57064.87, and the Nifty shed 81.40 points or 0.48% at 16972.60 after US pharma major Moderna warned that Covid-19 shots seemed less effective against Omicron. Power Grid was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Titan, State Bank of India, and Bajaj Finance. While Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, and Bajaj Auto are the top losers. About 1675 shares have advanced, 1383 shares declined, and 112 shares are unchanged. Among the sectors, the metal index fell over 2 percent followed by banks, auto, and power while IT, Realty, and FMCG closed in the green. while India VIX was down more than 5%.The BSE Midcap index gained 0.3 percent, while the Smallcap index rallied 1.5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 57,957 level, up 697 points while Nifty hovered above 17,250-mark, up 200 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 57,957 level, up 697 points while Nifty hovered above 17,250-mark, up 200 points

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Indian benchmark indices today (30th Nov.2021) extended their gains and were trading near the day's high level, lifted by realty, IT, and PSU Bank stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 57,957 level, up 697 points or over 1 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, hovered above the 17,250-mark, up 200 points. The Nifty Realty index is up 4 percent; IT index 2.2 percent; PSB Index 1.8 percent. Shares of Go Fashion clocked a solid listing on the bourses today, debuting at 91 percent premium on the BSE. The shares are listed at Rs 1,316 per share compared with the issue price of Rs 690. On the NSE, the shares debuted at Rs 1,310 apiece.

LIC gets RBI's nod to increase stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank

LIC gets RBI's nod to increase stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank

Monday, November 29, 2021

Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank today ( November 29 )said that Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to increase its stake in the Bank up to 9.99%. The approval is valid for a period of one year, the bank said. Currently, the life insurer holds 4.96 per cent in the private lender.As per RBI norms, prior approval of the RBI is required to increase stake in private banks beyond 5 per cent."We wish to inform you that Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited ("Bank") has received an intimation from Life Insurance Corporation of India ("LIC") stating that the Reserve Bank of India had granted its approval to UC, for increasing its holding in the Bank up to 9.99% of the paid up equity share capital of Bank," Kotak said in an exchange filing. LIC is one of the biggest institutional investors in India’s stock market and has stakes in a number of private and public sector banks. It also holds 49.24 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. Read more

Hope lingers for market amid gloom over Omicron variant Covid-19

Hope lingers for market amid gloom over Omicron variant Covid-19

Monday, November 29, 2021

The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, dipped to a low of 56,383 in early deals today(29th Nov.2021), and then rebounded and surged to a high of 57,627 - up 1,244 points from the day's low. The BSE index, which, was up over 500 points at the highs of the day eventually ended with a minor gain of 154 points at 57,261. The NSE Nifty cracked to a low of 16,782 in opening deals and then pulled back to a high of 17,161. The Nifty 50 finally settled at 17,054, up 28 points. Benchmark indices the Nifty and Sensex have fallen as much as 8 percent from their all-time highs last month. The high valuation was already a hurdle for the market and now, the new risk emerging on the Covid-19 front has added fuel to the fire. It is a fact that despite the pullback, India remains among the top performers in CY21, with the Nifty up 21 percent in CY21 YTD versus a flattish performance of the MSCI EM Index. But a correction in the market was overdue. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 153.43 points, Nifty at 17,054.00.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 153.43 points, Nifty at 17,054.00.

Monday, November 29, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 153.43 points or 0.27% at 57,260.58, and the Nifty was up 27.50 points or 0.16% at 17,054.00. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top gainer,, followed by HCL Technologies, Titan, TCS, and Bajaj Finance. Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, NTPC were the top laggards. About 875 shares have advanced, 2337 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged.Among sectoral indices, the Power index plunged 2 per cent, the Realty and Oil & Gas indices dropped 1.6 per cent each. The IT index, however, was up 0.7 per cent. The BSE Midcap index shed 0.9 per cent, and the Smallcap index dropped 1.9 per cent.India VIX closed at 20.83 points.

Has Markets over-reacted to Omicron Covid variant?

Has Markets over-reacted to Omicron Covid variant?

Monday, November 29, 2021

Global equity markets, including India, have seen a sharp sell-off over the past few sessions as the Omicron Covid variant reignited concerns of sporadic lockdowns and limit movement of goods and people across key economies. Analysts, however, believe that the markets have overreacted to the development, and a market falls from here on, if any, should be used to add to positions from a medium-to-long-term perspective. The omicron variant was labeled a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO) last Friday that sent global equity markets into a tailspin. As a result, the BSE Sensex and Nifty tanked nearly 3 percent each in a broad-based sell-off. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Frontline indices extended their losses;Sensex tumbled 439 points to 56,668 levels while Nifty at 16,863, down 163 points

MARKET UPDATE:Frontline indices extended their losses;Sensex tumbled 439 points to 56,668 levels while Nifty at 16,863, down 163 points

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Indian frontline indices extended their losses in today's(29th Nov.2021) deals amid weakness in Asian markets as investors continue to monitor developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron, Covid variant. The BSE Sensex tumbled 439 points, or 0.77 percent, to 56,668 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below 16900-mark at 16,863, down 163 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell up to 3 percent.

Sensex tanks:Correction was overdue;“buy on dips” allocation strategy may be followed

Sensex tanks:Correction was overdue;“buy on dips” allocation strategy may be followed

Friday, November 26, 2021

Stocks eroded over Rs 7.36 lakh crore in investor wealth, as concerns over a new little-known South African variant of Covid with several mutations sent shivers down Dalal Street. The domestic market was already seeing sharp foreign outflows amid rising inflation globally and a hawkish US Federal Reserve stance. The fresh Covid fears may result in a flight to safe havens and selling in riskier assets, which could only increase equity outflows from emerging markets like India. Data showed investor wealth, as measured by BSE market capitalisation, plunged Rs 7.36 lakh crore to Rs 258.30 lakh crore from Rs 265.66 lakh crore a day ago, with severe fall coming in the second rung indices that fell up to 3 percent. The market breadth was extremely weak, with two stocks falling for every one that rose. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex falls 1687 points, Nifty at 17026.45

Closing Bell:Sensex falls 1687 points, Nifty at 17026.45

Friday, November 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 1,687.94 points or 2.87% at 57,107.15, and the Nifty was down 509.80 points or 2.91% at 17,026.50, "triggered by the new covid variant in South Africa, markets plummeted into negative territory following weak global peers. Dr. Reddy was the top Sensex gainer, followed Nestle India while all other stocks were down in red. IndusInd Bank was the top laggard, down 6.2%, followed by Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finance. About 964 shares have advanced, 2163 shares declined, and 80 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank index fell 3.6 percent and the Nifty Realty index slipped 6 percent. The Nifty Pharma index, up 1.7 percent, was the only gainer on the NSE. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 3.2 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively. India VIX climbed 25 percent and hit a 6-month high of 21-level.

MARKET UPDATE:‘Black Friday’;Sensex shaved-off over 1,400 points in intra-day deals while Nifty lost over 400 points

MARKET UPDATE:‘Black Friday’;Sensex shaved-off over 1,400 points in intra-day deals while Nifty lost over 400 points

Friday, November 26, 2021

It was a horrible ‘Black Friday’ for the Indian markets that saw an across-the-board sell-off. The S&P BSE Sensex shaved off over 1,400 points in intra-day deals. Its counterpart on the National Stock Exchange, the Nifty50 index, lost over 400 points. The negative sentiment today(26th Nov.2021) in the Indian markets was on account of weak global cues. Most Asian markets were a sea of red with Japan’s Nikkei down 2 percent and Straits Times slipping nearly one percent. Shanghai Composite, Kospi, and Taiwan were down 0.2-0.4 percent, each. The US markets, however, were shut on account of the Thanksgiving holiday. This weak sentiment across Asian markets was triggered by fears of a sooner-than-expected rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed). Investors and traders, according to analysts, now expect the US central bank to raise rates faster on the back of the recently released FOMC minutes. Read more

Siemens plunges nearly 8% post Q4 earnings.

Siemens plunges nearly 8% post Q4 earnings.

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Shares of Siemens dipped 8 percent to Rs 2,099 on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade on profit booking after the company reported 250 basis points (bps) decline in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin of 10.4 percent in September quarter (Q4FY21) as against 12.9 percent in Q4FY20 impacted by higher other expenses, gross margins. Siemens' Q4 (July-September) net profit was down 7.2% at Rs 330.9 crore versus Rs 356.7 crore in the same period last fiscal. The company’s disappointing performance in the quarter gone by was primarily on account of a rise in costs of raw materials and logistics, a BSE filing on Wednesday showed. Its revenue was up 21.1% at Rs 4,296.1 crore versus Rs 3,546.8 crore YoY. The company has recommended a dividend of Rs 8 per equity share of Rs 2 each (400 percent) for the Financial Year ended September 30, 2021. Read more

5 bank stocks that may give up to 10% return in a month

5 bank stocks that may give up to 10% return in a month

Thursday, November 25, 2021

The current market sentiment is uncertain and may provide opportunities in major stocks. Here are five bank stocks that look good on the technical charts for a 10 percent upside in one month. 1. State Bank of India Likely target: Rs 530 Upside potential: 8% The shares of the banking major took support at its 50-day moving average (DMA), located at Rs 479 recently. As long as this support is defended, the positive bias may help resume an upward momentum towards Rs 530, its next major hurdle, according to the daily chart. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) has reached near the zero line and if shows a similar reversal like stock price, the direction and leadership may show an aggressive bullish sentiment. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 454 points, Nifty at 17536.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 454 points, Nifty at 17536.25

Thursday, November 25, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 454.10 points or 0.78% at 58,795.09, and the Nifty was up 121.30 points or 0.70% at 17,536.30 led by strong gains in the index heavyweight Reliance Industries. Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer, surging 6.1%, followed by Infosys, ITC, and Tech Mahindra. Maruti Suzuki India, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank were among the top laggards. About 2054 shares have advanced, 1166 shares declined, and 106 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE Energy index soared 4.6 percent. The Healthcare and Realty indices were up 1.7 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively. The Oil & Gas and IT indices were also up around a percent each. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.7 percent and 1 percent, respectively.

Star Health: Good opportunity for long-term investors

Star Health: Good opportunity for long-term investors

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Star is the largest standalone health insurer. It has an excellent distribution network and a large hospital network of 11,778 hospitals. The network of 460,000 agents accounted for 79 percent of gross written premium (GWP) in 2020-21. The agent network is three times as large as the next-largest standalone health insurer. All claims processing is in-house, which means lower expenses. Star holds a 15.8 percent market share in the health segment, with a GWP of Rs 9,349 crore in 2020-21 and a GWP of Rs 5,070 crore in the first half of 2021-22. The product suite insured 20.5 million in FY21. Retail health and group health, accounted for 89.3 percent and 10.7 percent respectively, of health GWP in FY21. In retail, Star’s market share was 31 percent (ex-travel) and the CAGR for retail was 33 percent over the past three financial years. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex dipped 29.5 points to trade at 58,311 levels while Nifty little changed at 17,418

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex dipped 29.5 points to trade at 58,311 levels while Nifty little changed at 17,418

Thursday, November 25, 2021

The benchmark indices slipped marginally in early deals today(25th Nov. 2021). The losses were, however, limited by gains in heavyweights like RIL, Bharti Airtel, and Maruti Suzuki. The BSE Sensex dipped 29.5 points, or 0.05 percent, to trade at 58,311 levels while the Nifty50 was little changed at 17,418. UPL (up 2 percent), Reliance Industries, Tech M, Infosys, and Sun Pharma were the top gainers on the 50-share index. The top laggards were ICICI Bank, Indian Oil Corporation, Shree Cement, NTPC, and HDFC. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.22 percent and 0.38 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices slipped 0.5 percent each, followed by the Nifty Financial Services index (down 0.4 percent). On the upside, the Nifty Realty and IT indices added nearly 1 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.

A bill listed in winter session of Parliament seeking to ban all private cryptocurrencies

A bill listed in winter session of Parliament seeking to ban all private cryptocurrencies

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

In the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting November 29, the government has listed a bill seeking to ban all private cryptocurrencies. This is among the 26 pieces of legislation, including the repeal of three farm laws, listed for the session. The price of Bitcoin was down sharply from Rs 46 lakh to Rs 40 lakh in just about 90 minutes after this news came in. The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, seeks to “prohibit all private cryptocurrencies in India, however, it allows for certain exceptions to promote the underlying technology of cryptocurrency and its uses,” according to the list of businesses for the winter session of Parliament. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 323 points, Nifty at 17415.05

Closing Bell: Sensex down 323 points, Nifty at 17415.05

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 323.34 points or 0.55% at 58,340.99, and the Nifty was down 88.30 points or 0.50% at 17,415 dragged by weakness in key index heavyweights like Infosys, ITC, and Reliance Industries NTPC was the top gainer on Sensex, up 1%, followed by Power Grid, and Bharti Airtel. Reliance Industries was the top loser on Sensex, followed by Asian Paints, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra. About 1950 shares have advanced, 1249 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. The small-cap index ended with a gain of 0.4 percent, while the Midcap index was down 0.6 percent in line with the Sensex. Among sectors, the BSE Auto and IT indices declined over a percent each. FMCG and Capital Goods were the other prominent losers. The Oil & Gas index, however, was up 0.8 percent. India VIX was deep in the red.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,711, up 47 points while Nifty added 30 points to hold 17,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,711, up 47 points while Nifty added 30 points to hold 17,550-mark

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Indian equities started higher today(24 Nov.2021), supported by firm global cues and buying in heavyweights such as Bharti Airtel, SBI, Axis Bank, and TCS. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex advanced 47 points, or 0.08 percent, to quote at 58,711 in opening deals. The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, added 30 points to hold the 17,550-mark. Among key movers in early trades, Bharti Airtel's shares moved up by 0.5 percent after Moody's Investors Service revised the company's and its subsidiary Bharti Airtel Int'l (Netherlands) BV's rating outlook to positive from stable. In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index is outperforming both, large-cap and mid-cap, indices. The index is up over 1 percent. Sectorally, select IT and auto stocks, including Coforge, Infosys, Tech M, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and M&M, are trading with a negative bias. Meanwhile, the volatility index, India VIX, eased about 5 percent.

Vedanta raises 8 percent on reports of multiple block deals

Vedanta raises 8 percent on reports of multiple block deals

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Vedanta surged nearly 8 percent to a high of Rs 354 in early deals on the BSE on Tuesday after nearly 7 percent of the total equity of the metal company changed hands via multiple block deals. The stock has rallied 15 percent in the past two trading days in an otherwise weak market. The promoters were looking to increase their stake by up to 4.57 percent amid efforts to restructure the organization and spin-off several businesses. Twin Star Holdings and Vedanta Netherlands Investments B.V will buy around 17 crore shares amounting to a 4.57% stake in a block deal. The offer is priced at Rs 350 per share—a 6.6% premium to the share’s closing price on Monday—valuing the transaction at Rs 5,950 crore. The deal will take place through the accelerated book-building method, with JP Morgan India Pvt. serving as a broker to the promoters. Read more

Paytm's IPO flop may disillusion millions of retail investors

Paytm's IPO flop may disillusion millions of retail investors

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

In what was supposed to be the country’s breakout year the shocking two-day plunge by India’s Paytm after its initial public offering casts a shadow over the prospects for technology firms preparing to go public. Retail investors, who bought an unprecedented amount of shares in Paytm’s parent One 97 Communications Ltd., have seen more than 35% of their value wiped out in just two trading sessions. Further losses may be in store if the stock slumps from its Monday closing price of Rs 1,359.6 to the Rs 1,200 predicted by Macquarie Group Ltd. “The event in a way will nudge people to be cautious and not take the market for granted by blindly placing bets,” said an investment expert. “It is important that a company’s story and prospects are well understood by investors”, he said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 198 points, Nifty at 17503.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 198 points, Nifty at 17503.35

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 198.44 points or 0.34% at 58,664.33, and the Nifty was up 86.80 points or 0.50% at 17,503.30 on the back of pull-back in select index heavyweights following the recent sell-off. Power Grid was the top Sensex gainer, up 3.89%, followed by NTPC, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank was the top laggard, down 2.59%, followed by Asian Paints, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, and Maruti Suzuki India. About 2346 shares have advanced, 829 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE Metal and Power indices soared over 3 percent each. The Realty, Telecom and Capital Goods indices were up around 2 percent each. Except IT, all other sectoral indices ended in the green. The BSE Midcap index advanced 1.6 percent, and the Smallcap index added 1.8 percent.

India's GDP to grow 9.1% in 2022: Goldman Sachs

India's GDP to grow 9.1% in 2022: Goldman Sachs

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Wall Street brokerage Goldman Sachs today (November 23) estimated India's GDP growth at 9.1% in 2022. After India's economy contracted by a sharp 7% in 2020, Goldman Sachs pegged the economy to grow at 8% in 2021 and 9.1% in 2022. It earlier estimated India's economic growth to 11.1% in the fiscal year to March 31, 2022. It expects consumption and investment to be the key drivers of growth in 2022. "We expect consumption to be an important contributor to growth in 2022, as the economy fully re-opens driven by a notable improvement in the virus situation and adequate progress on vaccination," Goldman Sachs said in a report. The brokerage also forecasts the headline CPI inflation to increase to 5.8% in 2022 from 5.2% in 2021, led by an increase in core inflation as manufacturers pass on input cost increases to consumers as demand recovers with full economic re-opening.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,370, down just 95 points while Nifty reclaimed the 17,400-mark after the early morning debacle

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,370, down just 95 points while Nifty reclaimed the 17,400-mark after the early morning debacle

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The benchmark indices staged a recovery after the early morning debacle as the bulls are trying to wrestle their way back on Dalal Street today (23rd Nov.2021). After the early morning debacle, where the BSE Sensex hit a low of 57,718, the 30-share index was at 58,370, down just 95 points on the BSE at 10:05 AM. The NSE Nifty, meanwhile, reclaimed the 17,400-mark, down only 6 points. All the sectoral indices recouped their losses and were trading higher on the NSE, barring the Nifty IT index (down 0.7 percent). The Nifty Metal pack was leading the recovery, up 2.5 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank and Realty indices, up 1.7 percent each. Among individual stocks, Vedanta surged nearly 8 percent to a high of Rs 354 in early deals on the BSE on Tuesday after nearly 7 percent of the total equity of the metal company changed hands via multiple block deals. Read more

Biggest market crash in 7 months ; investors lost Rs 8 lakh crore in equity wealth

Biggest market crash in 7 months ; investors lost Rs 8 lakh crore in equity wealth

Monday, November 22, 2021

Benchmark indices crashed for the fourth day in a row today(22nd Nov.2021). In the biggest daily plunge on Dalal Street since April, investors lost as much as Rs 7.86 lakh crore in equity wealth. All sectors bled profusely along with broader markets. The repeal of the agriculture laws had an impact on the PSU stocks while the O2C deal not going through left a deep cut on Reliance. Even as IPO Investors come to terms with the reality, the inflationary impact on demand across several sectors continues to worry the street. The 30-share pack Sensex tanked 1,170.12 points or 1.96 percent to close at 1,170.12. This was after the index pared some losses due to late buying. Its broader peer NSE Nifty declined 348.25 points or 1.96 percent to 17,416.55 Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1170 points, Nifty at 17416.55

Closing Bell: Sensex crashes 1170 points, Nifty at 17416.55

Monday, November 22, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 1,170.12 points or 1.96% at 58,465.89, and the Nifty was down 348.30 points or 1.96% at 17,416.50 due to selling pressure seen in almost all sectors. Bharti Airtel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Asian Paints, Power Grid, and IndusInd Bank. Bajaj Finance was the worst-performing Sensex stock, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, and NTPC. About 842 shares have advanced, 2479 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE Realty and Energy indices were the major losers, down around 4 percent each. The Bankex, Healthcare, Auto, Consumer Durables, and Oil & Gas indices also plunged over 2 percent each. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 2.5 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively.

Reliance Industries down 4% on calling-off Saudi Aramco deal

Reliance Industries down 4% on calling-off Saudi Aramco deal

Monday, November 22, 2021

Reliance Industries (RIL) share price fell 4 percent in early trade on November 22 after the company and Saudi Aramco decided to re-evaluate the proposed investment in the O2C business in light of the former's energy forays. The two companies had signed a non-binding letter of intent in August 2019 for a potential sale of a 20 percent stake in RIL’s O2C business to Saudi Aramco for $15 billion. With today’s intra-day fall, the stock of RIL has declined 14 percent from its record high level of Rs 2,750 touched on October 19, 2021. Due to evolving nature of Reliance’s business portfolio, Reliance and Saudi Aramco have mutually determined that it would be beneficial for both parties to re-evaluate the proposed investment in O2C business in light of the changed context. Consequently, the current application with NCLT for segregating the O2C business from RIL is being withdrawn, RIL said in a statement. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex tumbled 495 points to hit a low of 59,125 while Nifty gave up 17,700-mark, down 87 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex tumbled 495 points to hit a low of 59,125 while Nifty gave up 17,700-mark, down 87 points

Monday, November 22, 2021

Indian equity markets started the week on a negative note amid an across-the-board selloff. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex fell 259 points, or 0.43 percent, to quote at 59,377 levels in opening deals. The index extended its decline further and tumbled 495 points to hit a low of 59,125. The Nifty50, on the other hand, gave up 17,700-mark, down 87 points. Shares of RIL dropped 4 percent after the company, late on Friday, called off the deal with the global oil giant Saudi Aramco for a 20 percent stake acquisition by the Saudi firm in the oil to chemicals (O2C) business of the former company. On the upside, Bharti Airtel shares advanced 5 percent after the telecom major revised tariff on prepaid talk-time plans earlier today by 20-25 percent and data top-up plans by 20-21 percent. Read more

Extreme volatility remains a hallmark of crypto investing

Extreme volatility remains a hallmark of crypto investing

Sunday, November 21, 2021

As Bitcoin has lost almost 20% in less than two weeks, it looks like extreme volatility remains a hallmark of crypto investing. But, it’s largely business as usual with bullish conviction intact in the bitcoin market. whereas in traditional markets moves on this scale are met with alarm. The largest cryptocurrency edged higher after earlier slipping as much as 3.4% to $55,663 on 19th Nov.2021. Some analysts say a sharp pullback is normal after prices skyrocketed 40% in October. China’s crypto crackdown and new U.S. tax-reporting provisions that are being viewed as unfriendly to crypto investors have also soured sentiment. “During 2016/17 Bitcoin winter, the thing that really took the wind out of the sails of crypto was when interest rates rose and liquidity was draining from the system,” said a financial expert. Read more

Equity, currency, and derivatives markets are closed for trading today (Friday, November 19)

Equity, currency, and derivatives markets are closed for trading today (Friday, November 19)

Friday, November 19, 2021

Equity, currency, and derivatives markets are closed for trading on Friday, November 19 as the Street and the nation observes Guru Nanak Jayanti. Commodity markets are closed for the morning session but will open in the evening. The day marks the last trading holiday for the market in the current calendar year. The market will resume trading on Monday, November 22. Meanwhile, the domestic market tanked sharply in the last three trading sessions, clipping nearly 1,100 points as inflationary pressure dealt heavy blows to the bulls. The weak listing of the mega IPO of Paytm NSE -27.40 % also hit investor confidence. The 30-share pack Sensex dropped 372.32 points or 0.62 percent to close at 59,636.01 on Wednesday. Its broader peer NSE Nifty declined 133.85 points or 0.75 percent to 17,764.80. Read more

PM Narendra Modi withdraws 3 farm laws, says govt had 'good faith'

PM Narendra Modi withdraws 3 farm laws, says govt had 'good faith'

Friday, November 19, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 9 am today(19th Nov.2021), announcing a repeal of the three contentious farm laws that farmers' have been protesting for more than a year. Addressing the nation on the occasion of Guru Purab, PM Modi said the three laws will be repealed in the winter session of Parliament starting later this month. "The three laws were in the benefit of farmers but we could not convince a section of them despite our best efforts", the PM said, adding that he was not laying the blame for this on anyone on an auspicious day. He said the three laws, against which tens of thousands of farmers have been holding strong protests for more than a year, were brought to empower farmers, especially the small farmers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 433 points, Nifty at 17764.80

Closing Bell: Sensex down 433 points, Nifty at 17764.80

Thursday, November 18, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 372 points or 0.62% at 59636.01, and the Nifty was down 133.90 points or 0.75% at 17,764.80 ended lower for the third consecutive session on November 18, with selling seen in auto, metal, IT, pharma, realty names. ITC was the top Sensex gainer, up 1%, followed by State Bank of India, Power Grid, and Titan. In the losses were Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki India, and Dr. Reddy’s. About 997 shares have advanced, 2252 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. All the sectors ended in the red with auto and metal indices losing over 2 percent each. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices fell 1.5 percent each. India VIX was down 0.81 per cent to 14.86 levels. Debutant Paytm had a disappointing outing. The stock was listed at a 9 percent discount at Rs 1,950 when compared to its issue price of Rs 2,150 and went on to extend losses throughout the day. The stock finally ended at the day's low at Rs 1,564 - a huge 27.3 percent discount to its issue price.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex added 76 points to quote at 60,084 levels while Nifty hovered around 17,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex added 76 points to quote at 60,084 levels while Nifty hovered around 17,900-mark

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started higher on Dalal Street today(18th Nov.2021) amid gains in PSU Bank, FMCG, and metal stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex added 76 points, or 0.13 percent, to quote at 60,084 levels in early deals while the Nifty50 hovered around 17,900-mark. In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index extended its outperformance into the third day, up 0.32 percent. Among individual stocks, ITC rose 1 percent and was the top performer on the Sensex index, followed by SBI, Asian Paints, Power Grid, and Titan Company. On the downside, M&M was the biggest laggard, down 1.2 percent. Shares of Vedanta, meanwhile, slipped around 2 per cent on the Nifty on profit booking after the company said it has appointed a committee of directors to evaluate and recommend a range of options and alternatives, including demergers, spin-offs, or strategic partnerships of its aluminium, iron & steel, and oil & gas businesses. Read more

L&T Technology Services share price hits 52-week high on tie-up with NVIDIA & Mavenir

L&T Technology Services share price hits 52-week high on tie-up with NVIDIA & Mavenir

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

L&T Technology Services Limited announced that it has been selected as an engineering partner by Mavenir and NVIDIA, to accelerate the adoption of the industry’s first converged AI-on-5G. Shares of the engineering services company L&T Technology Services Ltd surged almost 6% to Rs 5,682 a piece on Wednesday, touching its 52-week high value. The company will support Mavenir with customization, integration, and deployment of AI applications for deployment on NVIDIA’s AI-on-5G Platform. AI is already transforming many industries across the globe. When combined with the power of 5G networks, the two technologies will enable powerful new use cases in a quick, secure, and cost-effective manner.NVIDIA’s AI-on-5G platform is a unified platform that brings together developments at the edge to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises across all industries. Read more

LIC IPO expected to hit market by Q4: DIPAM Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey

LIC IPO expected to hit market by Q4: DIPAM Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The much-awaited LIC IPO is expected to hit the market by the fourth quarter of the current fiscal, said Department of Investment and Public Asset Management Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The government is seeking to raise as much as Rs 10 trillion ($133 billion) by selling up to a 10% stake. The sale of a 5% stake would make it India’s largest IPO, while a 10% dilution would make it the second-biggest of an insurer globally, Bloomberg reported. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 314 points, Nifty at 17898.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 314 points, Nifty at 17898.65

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 314.04 points or 0.52% at 60,008.33, and the Nifty was down 100.50 points or 0.56% at 17,898.70. Asian Paints was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by Maruti Suzuki, Power grid, and NTPC. Reliance Industries was the top laggard, followed by Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Titan. About 1382 shares have advanced, 1758 shares declined, and 95 shares are unchanged. Among sectoral indices, the Energy, Realty, and Oil & Gas indices shed 1.8 percent, 1.8 percent, and 1.4 percent, respectively. While selling was also seen in the metal, capital goods, and banking names. The Auto and Power indices were up 0.6 percent each. The BSE Smallcap index managed to end with a wee bit of gains, while the Midcap index slipped 0.2 percent.

Government and regulatory authorities may consider a legislative and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

Government and regulatory authorities may consider a legislative and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Finally, it looks like the government and regulatory authorities appear to be getting together with stakeholders to consider a legislative and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. These virtual assets have been around for over a decade — the pioneer bitcoin started trading in 2010. There are literally thousands of cryptos. Some have given truly extraordinary returns. Investors see these instruments as potential hedges against currency volatility and inflation. Traders who pay in rupees generate over Rs 50 crore in daily cryptocurrency volumes and Indians actually invest a great deal more in forex-denominated trades. There’s a substantial, active Indian crypto-investment community which multiple sources estimate holds over $15 billion worth of crypto assets. Moreover, the related non-fungible token, or NFT, market is booming and there’s been an advertising blitz tempting Indians to invest in cryptos. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points in early deals at 60,113 levels while Nifty at 17,939-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points in early deals at 60,113 levels while Nifty at 17,939-mark

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The downtrend in the domestic equities extended today(17TH Nov.2021) also as a global rating agency, Fitch rating's, negative outlook on India weighed on sentiment. Besides, Sebi's proposal to tweak rules governing initial public offerings (IPOs) to bring in more transparency and accountability kept investors on the edge. The BSE Sensex fell 210 points, or 0.35 percent, in early deals at 60,113 levels while the Nifty50 was at 17,939-mark. Trends in the broader markets were mixed with the Midcap index down 0.02 percent and SmallCap index up 0.25 percent. Axis Bank, RIL, Grasim Industries, UPL, HDFC twins, and Divis Labs were the top laggards on the Nifty while Asian Paints, SBI Life, Maruti Suzuki, and Eicher Motors helped limit downside. Read more

Policybazaar surges 16% after strong debut

Policybazaar surges 16% after strong debut

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Shares of PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, rallied another 16 percent to Rs 1,397 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Tuesday’s intra-day trade after a strong market debut on Monday. With today’s rally, the stock has surged 43 percent against its issue price of Rs 980 per share. The stock listed at 17.35% premium on the BSE and hit an intraday high of Rs 1,249.00, The initial share sale was oversubscribed nearly 17 times. A sharp rally in the market price of the company has helped PB Fintech enter the top-100 most valuable companies in terms of market capitalization with a market cap of Rs 60,842 crore and stood at the 95th position overall market-cap ranking, the BSE data showed. The company is a leading Fintech firm that aims to enhance its visibility and awareness along with increasing its customer base which is expected to be beneficial for the company. Read more

Ethereum Meta (ETHM) surged more than 2.35 lakh per cent in the last 24 hours

Ethereum Meta (ETHM) surged more than 2.35 lakh per cent in the last 24 hours

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cryptocurrencies are known for their wild swings in a very short span of time, while micro tokens are renowned for their bizarre moves. Such tokens, with minuscule market cap and extremely trimmed liquidity, deliver ultra-multi-bagger returns in just a day or two. However, not all investors can make money in such tokens. Squid Games-based SQUID and Kokoswap (KOKO) are prime examples. The latest entry to this list is Ethereum Meta (ETHM), which has surged more than 2.35 lakh percent in the last 24 hours, according to data from Coinmarketcap. The digital token skyrocketed a whopping 2,37,000 percent in a matter of hours. The price of this token hit $0.0001194 from merely $0.00000005033 during the period. However, it was trading at $0.00006449 at 11.30 am IST. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 396 points, Nifty at 17999.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 396 points, Nifty at 17999.20

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 396.34 points or 0.65% at 60,322.37, and the Nifty was down 110.30 points or 0.61% at 17,999.20. Reliance Industries Limited was the worst-performing stock on Sensex, followed by State Bank of India, and Ultratech Cement. Maruti Suzuki India was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys. About 1496 shares have advanced, 1639 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the BSE Auto index surged 2.4 percent, The BSE Energy index shed 2.6 percent. The Bankex, Oil & Gas, Pharma, and Realty indices were also down over a percent each. The BSE midcap index was down 0.22 percent, while the smallcap index ended with marginal gains.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined 134 points at 60,585 levels while Nifty dipped 32 points to quote at 18,077-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined 134 points at 60,585 levels while Nifty dipped 32 points to quote at 18,077-mark

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices started in the negative territory today(16th Nov.2021) amid selling in metals and financial counters. The BSE Sensex index declined 134 points, or 0.22 percent, in early deals at 60,585 levels, dragged by Tata Steel, HDFC, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, and Asian Paints. The NSE Nifty50, too, dipped 32 points to quote at 18,077-mark. Meanwhile, the broader MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE rose up to 0.2 percent. Among individual stocks, Escorts rose 0.23 percent after the company said its board is scheduled to meet on November 18, to consider and evaluate proposals for raising funds by way of issue of bonds/ debentures/ any other securities. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 18109.45

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 18109.45

Monday, November 15, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 32.02 points or 0.05% at 60718.71, and the Nifty was up 6.70 points or 0.04% at 18109.50. Power Grid Corporation was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ITC, Asian Paints, and Nestle India. Tata Steel was the worst-performing, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Auto. About 1218 shares have advanced, 2038 shares declined, and 145 shares are unchanged. The Healthcare index surged 2.1 percent, and the FMCG index was up 0.8 percent. Whereas the Metal index dropped 2.4 percent, and the Telecom index declined 0.7 percent. The BSE Midcap index was up 0.4 percent, while the Smallcap index was down 0.2 percent. India VIX closed 1.64% higher at 15.49 levels.

Policybazaar listed at Rs 1,150, a 17 per cent premium over to its issue price of Rs 980

Policybazaar listed at Rs 1,150, a 17 per cent premium over to its issue price of Rs 980

Monday, November 15, 2021

With shares listed at Rs 1,150, a 17 percent premium over its issue price of Rs 980 per share on the BSE PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar, made a good stock market debut. Post listing, the stock moved higher to Rs 1,194.95, a 22 percent premium to its issue price. At 10:02 am; PB Fintech was trading at Rs 1,185, up 3 percent from its opening level on the BSE. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.40 percent at 60,928. Around 468,000 equity shares changed hands at the counter on the NSE and BSE. The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of PB Fintech had received a good response with the issue subscribed nearly 16.59 times. The institutional portion was subscribed 24.89 times; the wealthy investor portion by 7.82 times and the retail investor portion 3.31 times, data shows. The IPO consisted of a fresh issue to raise Rs 3,750 crore and an offer for the sale of shares worth Rs 1,960 crore by existing shareholders. Read more

India's Oct WPI accelerates to 5-month high of 12.54%

India's Oct WPI accelerates to 5-month high of 12.54%

Monday, November 15, 2021

Annual wholesale price-based inflation in India accelerated in October to a five-month high, pushed up by increases in fuel and manufacturing prices, fuelling concerns of rising inflationary pressures for firms. The gap between retail and wholesale price-based inflation has widened in recent months as many companies and retailers are still trying to absorb galloping input costs that threaten to hit their bottom lines. Annual wholesale price-based inflation in October rose to 12.54% from the previous month's 10.66%, remaining in double-digits for the seventh month in a row, government data showed on Monday. Consumer prices based on inflation, the main gauge monitored by the monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India, rose 4.48% in October from the same month last year, speeding up from September's 4.35%, separate data released on Friday showed. Read more

Sigachi Industries lists trading at 252 percent premium

Sigachi Industries lists trading at 252 percent premium

Monday, November 15, 2021

Shares of Sigachi Industries made a strong listing on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE at 252% premium over the issue price of ₹163 apiece. The stock is listed at Rs 575, a premium of 252.7% over its IPO price of Rs 163, according to Bloomberg data. The stock then gained further to hit an intraday high of Rs 603.75, up over 270%, on the NSE. Post listing, the market capitalization of the company stood at ₹1,856 crores, according to BSE data. The demand was very high for Sigachi Industries shares as it was locked in the 5 percent upper circuit. The chemical maker's IPO was subscribed nearly 102 times. The company was looking to raise ₹125.43 crores by selling 76.95 lakh shares through the IPO with a price band of ₹161 to ₹163 per share. Incorporated in 1989, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of microcrystalline cellulose, the polymer that is widely used for finished dosages in the pharmaceutical industry. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex quoted at 61,026 levels, up 339 points, while Nifty at 18,197 levels, up 94 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex quoted at 61,026 levels, up 339 points, while Nifty at 18,197 levels, up 94 points

Monday, November 15, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices started nearly 0.5 percent higher today (15th Nov.2021) supported by firm global cues and broad-based buying back home. In early deals, the BSE Sensex quoted at 61,026 levels, up 339 points, while the Nifty50 was at 18,197 levels, up 94 points. Hero MotoCorp was among the top gainers on the Nifty index, up 3 percent, on a healthy operational performance in Q2. The company reported standalone Ebitda of Rs 1,156 crore, up from Rs 515 crore YoY, and higher than Street estimates of Rs 904 crore. Margins, meanwhile, came in at 13.5 percent, up from 9.4 percent YoY and Bloomberg estimate of 11.2 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added up to 0.4 percent. Read more

Hindalco Q2 Consolidated PAT surges 783% to Rs 3,417 cr

Hindalco Q2 Consolidated PAT surges 783% to Rs 3,417 cr

Friday, November 12, 2021

Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group on Friday reported a 783 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,417 crore, for the September quarter (Q2FY22), when compared with ₹387 crores in the corresponding quarter of last year. On a sequential basis, consolidated PAT increased by 23 percent consolidated revenue for the second quarter stood at Rs 47,665 crore (vs Rs 31,237 crore), up 53% YoY. The revenues in this quarter are up 15 percent against Rs. 41,358 crore was reported in the previous quarter. The company has also posted its all-time high Consolidated EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) at ₹8,048 crores, up 56% year-on-year. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 767 points, Nifty at

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 767 points, Nifty at

Friday, November 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 767.00 points or 1.28% at 60,686.69, and the Nifty was up 229.20 points or 1.28% at 18,102.80. Infosys, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tech Mahindra, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) contributed the most to the indices gain. On the other hand, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel were the major loser. About 1556 shares have advanced, 1628 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. The BSE IT index surged 2 percent. Telecom, Reality, and Power indices were up around 1.5 percent each, while Energy and Capital Goods indices too moved 1.3 percent higher. BSE MidCap index gained 0.6 percent or 150 points to end at 26,369, while BSE SmallCap index was up 0.25 percent or 73 points to settle at 29,232. India VIX, the volatility index, tumbled nearly 7 percent to finish trade at 15.22 levels.

Discretionary products Companies to increase prices by 8-10%

Discretionary products Companies to increase prices by 8-10%

Friday, November 12, 2021

Companies and retailers selling discretionary products such as apparel, electronics, liquor, and cosmetics said they will increase prices by 8-10% to offset rising raw material and supply chain costs although it could impact demand for some products. Companies across grocery essentials, personal care products, packaged food, and dining had already raised prices and will make another round of hikes in the new year. The cost challenge comes at a time when retailers across segments breached the pre-pandemic sales mark during the festive season and are trying to sustain the momentum in the next few quarters. Read more

Sensex up 362 points at 60,281.5 levels and Nifty at 17,973-mark, up 100 points

Sensex up 362 points at 60,281.5 levels and Nifty at 17,973-mark, up 100 points

Friday, November 12, 2021

Equity markets clocked a gap-up start on the bourses today(12th Nov.2021) amid across-the-board buying. Besides, firm Asian cues also supported the sentiment on the Street. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 362 points, or 0.6 percent, in early deals at 60,281.5 levels while the Nifty50 quoted at 17,973-mark, up 100 points. Among individual stocks, Tata Steel added around 2 percent after the Tata Group company reported an 8-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 11,918 crore in the September quarter. Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Tech M, Infosys, and HDFC were the other top gainers on the Sensex. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added up to 0.65 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 433 points, Nifty at 17873.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 433 points, Nifty at 17873.60

Thursday, November 11, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 433.13 points or 0.72% at 59,919.69, and the Nifty was down 143.60 points or 0.80% at 17,873.60 on the back of weakness in financial and healthcare shares. Titan Company, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel share prices gained despite overall weak market momentum. On the flip side, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ICICI Bank were top Sensex losers. About 1398 shares have advanced, 1769 shares declined, and 139 shares are unchanged. the BSE Realty index plunged 2.5 percent. Nifty Metal and Nifty Consumer Durables ended in the green. While Bank Nifty fell over 1 percent to end at 38,560. Nifty Auto, Nifty Media, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Realty ended up to 2.3 Read more

Alembic Pharma share price falls 5% after quarter results

Alembic Pharma share price falls 5% after quarter results

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Alembic Pharmaceuticals' share price fell over 5 percent intraday to Rs 757 after the company reported a weak set of numbers for the quarter ended September 2021. The company's consolidated profit declined 49 percent year on year (YoY) at Rs 169 crore in the September quarter (Q2FY22), due to lower revenue. The pharmaceutical company had posted a profit of Rs 333 crore in the year-ago quarter. The revenue was down 11.3% at Rs 1,292.32 crore versus Rs 1,457.10 crore, YoY. The US revenue declined 40 percent to Rs 348 crore on a YoY basis. However, India's business grew 23 percent to Rs 509 crore over the previous year's quarter. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were down 42 percent at Rs 257.2 crore versus Rs 443.5 crore and the margin was down at 19.9% versus 30.4%, YoY. The management believes the current US sales figures ($47 million per quarter) are the new base, and these are expected to improve hereafter, led by new launches. Read more

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: RBI Governor

GDP to clip at 9.5% as growth impulses strong: RBI Governor

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das yesterday(10th Nov.2021) expressed confidence in the economy clipping at the projected 9.5 percent this fiscal as per the growth impulses and the strong fast-moving indicators. Giving all the credit for the faster-than-expected recovery of the economy to the government, Das said the central bank has only been supporting the government in reviving the economy ravaged by the pandemic. Citing a slew of measures the government has taken since the pandemic struck in March 2020, the governor specifically mentioned tax cuts on fuels, tax resolution for the telecom sector, annulling of the retro tax legislation, sale of Air India, plans to sell some of the public sector banks and PLI scheme as the major reforms and growth-drivers bearing fruits now. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,133 levels, down 220 points and Nifty down 75 points at 17,942 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,133 levels, down 220 points and Nifty down 75 points at 17,942 levels

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started lower for the third straight day today(11th Nov.2021) amid tepid global cues. The BSE Sensex was quoting at 60,133 levels, down 220 points or 0.36 percent, in early deals dragged by Tech M, HDFC, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, M&M, and Axis Bank. On the upside, Titan Company, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, L&T, and NTPC were lending some support. All these stocks were up in the range of 0.2 percent and 1.7 percent. Its NSE counterpart, Nifty50, was down 75 points at 17,942 levels. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.05 percent and 0.17 percent, respectively. Among individual stocks, shares of Zomato surged 5 percent in the intra-day trade on the BSE after the company said it will invest $50 million in e-commerce start-up Magicpin for a 16 percent stake as part of the total funding round size of $60 million. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 80.63, Nifty at 18017.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 80.63, Nifty at 18017.20

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 80.63 points or 0.13% at 60,352.82, and the Nifty was down 27.10 points or 0.15% at 18,017.20.About 1601 shares have advanced, 1530 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. Bharti Airtel, M&M, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ITC, Dr. Reddy’s, Bajaj Finserv were among the top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Asian Paints, Titan, HDFC Bank ended in the negative territory. The Metal index shed 2 percent, and the Realty index was down 1.6 percent. On the positive side, the Telecom index jumped 2 percent, and the Energy index was up a percent. The BSE Midcap index declined 0.6 percent, while the Smallcap index ended flat.

FSN E-commerce Ventures (Nykaa) listed at Rs 2,018 on the NSE, a premium of 78 per cent over its issue price

FSN E-commerce Ventures (Nykaa) listed at Rs 2,018 on the NSE, a premium of 78 per cent over its issue price

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Shares of FSN E-commerce Ventures (parent company of Nykaa) made a stellar debut on the bourses today (10-11-2021). Its scrip was listed at Rs 2,018 on the NSE, a premium of 78 percent over its issue price of Rs 1,125. Similarly, it marked its debut at Rs 2,001 on the BSE, a premium of 77 percent. The listing of Nykaa was pushed a day earlier to Wednesday. The company was earlier scheduled to list on Thursday. According to analysts investors should not think of making any fresh investment in the company at this point in time. "Investors should book partial profits in the company after this robust listing. One can book 50-75 percent of holdings and keep the remaining portion for a longer-term," they said. Nykaa IPO was open for subscription from October 28-November 1, 2021. The company raised Rs 5,352 crore from its primary stake sale. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 428 points at 60,005 and Nifty down 121 points at 17,923

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 428 points at 60,005 and Nifty down 121 points at 17,923

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, opened 138 points lower at 60,295, and soon extended losses in the opening trades on account of subdued global cues, a spike in crude oil prices, and persistent selling by foreign investors. At 09:20 AM, the BSE Sensex was down 428 points at 60,005. The NSE Nifty once again gave up the 18,000-mark and was down 121 points at 17,923. Index heavyweight, HDFC was down 1.5 percent at Rs 2,898. Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and IndusInd Bank were the other prominent losers in the Sensex 30 stocks. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra extended its upward move following the September quarter results. The stock was up 1.5 percent at Rs 807. The broader indices were slightly better-off, with the BSE Midcap index down 0.3 percent, and the Smallcap index almost unchanged.

150 stocks including Infosys, HUL and TechM sending buy signals on MACD

150 stocks including Infosys, HUL and TechM sending buy signals on MACD

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Even as Nifty50 was trading lower in Today's trade, as many as 150 NSE listed stocks, including Infosys, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), and Tech Mahindra (TechM), was sending 'buy' signals on MACD or moving average convergence divergence chart. The momentum indicator has signaled bullish crossovers on such stocks — a sign of bullish undertone — hinting at possible upsides in the days ahead. Fortis Healthcare, Delta Corp, Mindtree, Wockhardt, Parag Milks, Trent, and PVR were some other stocks sending out bullish signals on the technical indicator. MACD is known for signaling trend reversals in traded securities or indices. It is the difference between the 26-day and 12-day exponential moving averages. A nine-day exponential moving average called the ‘signal line’, is plotted on top of the MACD to indicate ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ opportunities. Read more

Mahindra & Mahindra gains after September Quarter Profit rises to Rs 1432 crore

Mahindra & Mahindra gains after September Quarter Profit rises to Rs 1432 crore

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) gained 5 percent to Rs 905 after the company's Net profit rose 785.15% to Rs 1431.73 crore in the quarter ended September 2021 as against Rs 161.75 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2020 due to a low base but the operating performance was hit by higher input prices. The company's revenue grew 15 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13,305 crore during the quarter under review, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) declined 19 percent to Rs 1,660 crore. The company said it sold 99,334 vehicles during the period under review, up 9 percent from 91,536 units in the second quarter of last fiscal. On a consolidated basis, the Mahindra Group reported a PAT of Rs 1,929 crore as compared with Rs 615 crore in the Q2 of 2020-21.M&M said its auto business continues to maintain a strong booking pipeline for its key products. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 112.16, Nifty at 18044.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 112.16, Nifty at 18044.25

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 112.16 points or 0.19% at 60,433.45, and the Nifty was down 24.20 points or 0.13% at 18,044.30. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), State Bank of India (SBI), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel were top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Titan Company, HCL Tech, ITC were among the top index draggers. Nifty Bank index was down 0.18 percent, while Nifty Financial Services fell 0.7 percent. The Nifty Auto index was the top sectoral gainer, up over 1 percent. The Capital Goods, Energy, and Oil & Gas indices were also up around a percent each. The Metal index, however, was down 0.8 percent. The BSE midcap index was up 0.8 percent and smallcap index rose 0.67 percent.

Central govt policies of unifying rules across states will help the country in the long run : Mark Mobius

Central govt policies of unifying rules across states will help the country in the long run : Mark Mobius

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Veteran investor Mark Mobius has allocated almost half of his emerging-markets fund to India and Taiwan to help offset a slide in China shares that has dragged down returns from developing nations as a whole. “People say emerging markets look bad because China is dragging down the index, but they have to look at other areas such as India that are going up,” said Mobius, who founded Mobius Capital Partners LLP after a career at Franklin Templeton Investments. Mobius’ bullish view on India clashes with those of analysts at Morgan Stanley and Nomura Holdings Inc., who have downgraded the stock market after the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index more than doubled from a March 2020 low. Emerging-market equities have trailed behind their developed-nation peers this year, held back by losses in China as the government has roiled markets with a widespread regulatory crackdown. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,531 levels, down 14 points, and Nifty unchanged at 18,068 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,531 levels, down 14 points, and Nifty unchanged at 18,068 levels

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started flat, with a negative bias, today(9th Nov.2021) amid profit booking in financial, metals, and FMCG space. In early deals, the 30-pack Sensex index was at 60,531 levels, down 14 points or 0.02 percent. Its NSE counterpart, Nifty50, meanwhile, was unchanged at 18,068 levels. Divi's Labs, ONGC, M&M, Hindalco, and Tata Motors were the top-performing stocks on the 50-share index while Britannia, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Power Grid were the top laggards. On the contrary, the MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE were up 0.6 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Among individual stocks, TVS Motor Company surged 10 percent in the mid-cap space amid reports that the company is evaluating the possibility of a fund raising exercise for its Electric Vehicle business. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 478 points, Nifty at 18068.55

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 478 points, Nifty at 18068.55

Monday, November 8, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 477.99 points or 0.80% at 60,545.61, and the Nifty was up 151.70 points or 0.85% at 18,068.50. Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Titan Company were top index gainers. IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, M&M, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), TCS, Infosys top Sensex draggers. Except for pharma and bank all other sectoral indices ended in the green with capital goods, PSU Bank, IT, metal, power, oil & gas, and realty indices up 1-2 percent. The BSE Consumer Durables index surged 2.2 percent. The Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, and Power indices were up around 1.5 percent each. The Healthcare index, however, was down 0.7 percent. Nifty Bank fell 0.75 percent, while Nifty Pharma plunged over 2 percent. The BSE Midcap index was up a percent, and the Smallcap index added 0.7 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 92 points at 59,975 levelsand Nifty at 17,878 levels, down 38 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 92 points at 59,975 levelsand Nifty at 17,878 levels, down 38 points

Monday, November 8, 2021

Equity markets were volatile on the first trading day of Samvat 2078(8th November 2021). After hitting an opening high of 60,434, the BSE Sensex gave up gains and was down 92 points at 59,975 levels in early deals. Its NSE counterpart Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 17,878 levels, down 38 points. IndusInd Bank was the biggest loser, down 10 percent, amid reports of lapses in governance and accounting norms related to allegedly 'evergreen' loans running into thousands of crores since the outbreak of Covid-19. On its part, IndusInd Bank on Saturday admitted that its micro-finance arm gave nearly 84,000 loans "without customer consent" due to a "technical glitch" on May 21, but denied whistleblowers' allegations of "evergreening". Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, M&M, HCL Tech, and HDFC Bank were some of the other tops drags on the 30-pack index. On the upside, L&T, Kotak Bank, Maruti Suzuki, and Airtel were trading with up to 1 percent gains. Read more

Paytm, 2 other public issues to open next week

Paytm, 2 other public issues to open next week

Friday, November 5, 2021

With three firms- One97 Communications, owner of Paytm; Sapphire Foods India, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets; and Latent View Analytics set to launch their initial share-sales to collectively mop up about Rs 21,000 crore, the hectic fundraising through IPOs will continue next week. This comes after five companies successfully concluded their public offerings (IPOs) this week. The three-day IPOs of Paytm, Sapphire Foods India, and Latent View Analytics are scheduled to open on November 8, November 9, and November 10, respectively. So far in 2021, as many as 46 companies have floated their IPOs to raise Rs 80,102 crore and market experts believe that the year should close with the Rs 1-lakh crore primary market fundraising. Read more

SBI Q2 profits jumps 67 percent to ₹ 7,627 Crore

SBI Q2 profits jumps 67 percent to ₹ 7,627 Crore

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday reported a 67 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit at Rs 7,627 crore in the July-September quarter (Q2FY22), with easing asset quality pressure and fall in provisions & credit cost.SBI's net profit in the second quarter of the current financial year jumped 67 percent to ₹ 7,627 crores from ₹ 4,574.16 crores during the same quarter last year. The bank's earnings were better than estimates as analysts polled by Reuters expected SBI to report a net profit of ₹ 7,182 crores.Net interest income of the lender jumped 10.6 percent YoY to Rs 31,184 crore during the quarter under review. The domestic net interest margin of the lender stood at 3.50 percent in Q2FY22, up 16 bps YoY.SBI has incurred an exceptional item during the second quarter after it fully provisioned ₹7,418 crores on account of a change in family pension rules, even as the regulator granted dispensation to amortize in 5 years. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 257 points, Nifty at 17829.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 257 points, Nifty at 17829.20

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 257.14 points or 0.43% at 59,771.92, and the Nifty was down 59.80 points or 0.33% at 17,829.20 for the second straight day on the back of selling pressure in select index heavyweights, like Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. was the top Sensex gainer, up 4%, followed by Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints, and State Bank of India. Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top laggards. About 1509 shares have advanced, 1662 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. The BSE Capital Goods and Realty indices were up over 2 percent each. On the other hand, The Telecom, Bankex, Auto and Consumer Durables indices declined over a percent each. India VIX closed in the red.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 311 points at 60,340, and Nifty gained 92 points at 17,981

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 311 points at 60,340, and Nifty gained 92 points at 17,981

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The key benchmark indices managed to hover near the highs of the day(3rd Nov.2021) due to buying support in select index heavyweights like - HDFC, Larsen & Toubro, and Infosys. The BSE Sensex was up 311 points at 60,340, and the NSE Nifty had gained 92 points at 17,981. The broader markets were also seen holding gains towards the end of the first hour of trades. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. The breadth too was fairly positive early on, with two advancing shares for every single declining stock on the BSE. Larsen & Toubro was up 3.3 percent at Rs 1,876 and was the top gainer among the Sensex 30 stocks. Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, and Kotak Bank were the other prominent gainers. On the other hand, Sun Pharma has slipped 1.5 percent. Read more

Sun Pharma Q2 Results : Profit Rises 13% In September

Sun Pharma Q2 Results : Profit Rises 13% In September

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Shares of the country's leading drug maker - Sun Pharma on Tuesday reported a 13 percent year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,047 crore, compared to Rs 1,813 crore reported in the same quarter in 2020. which was sharply above analysts’ expectations. Strong operating performance and healthy revenue growth supported the bottom line during the quarter. Analysts had expected the company to report a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,698.7 crore and revenues of Rs 9,443.4 crore for the reported quarter. Consolidated revenue came in higher at Rs 9,626 crore for the quarter, compared to Rs 8,553 crore in September 2020 quarter, registering a 12.5 percent growth. Sun Pharma's India sales jumped 26 percent to ₹ 3,187 crores while its sales in the US came in at $361 million, up 8 percent annually. Sun Pharma's EBITDA also known as operating profit came in at ₹ 2,560.8 crores, up 21 percent over Q2 last year, with a resulting EBITDA margin of 26.8 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,118 levels, down 21 points,while at 17,923, down 6 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,118 levels, down 21 points,while at 17,923, down 6 points

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Profit-booking in metals, pharma, and select market heavyweights like Reliance Industries, HDFC, ITC, SBI, and Tech M has brought the benchmark indices off highs today(2nd Nov.2021) At 10:10 AM, the Sensex index was at 60,118 levels, down 21 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,923, down 6 points. In the broader market, however, the BSE MidCap index was up 0.4 percent and the BSE SmallCap index was up 0.8 percent. Sectorally, shares of the companies engaged in the Shipping business were rallying on the bourses after data showed exports in the month of October surged over 40 percent. Shreyas Shipping rallied over 13 percent in the intra-day trade, followed by GE Shipping Corp (4 percent), and SCI (3 percent). The Nifty Healthcare index was down 1 percent with Sun Pharma falling over 3 percent, Dr. Reddy's Labs (1.5 percent), and Dr. LalPath Labs (1 percent). In the currency markets, the rupee opened at 74.85 per US dollar compared with Monday's close of 74.87/$.

Closing Bell: Sensex settled with a gain of 831 points at 60,138 and Nifty ended 258 points higher at 17,930

Closing Bell: Sensex settled with a gain of 831 points at 60,138 and Nifty ended 258 points higher at 17,930

Monday, November 1, 2021

The markets reversed its 3-day losing streak led by renewed buying interest in IT and select financial shares. The BSE Sensex reclaimed the 60,000-mark, and surged to a high of 60,220, before settling with a gain of 831 points at 60,138. The NSE Nifty touched a high of 17,954 and ended 258 points higher at 17,930. India VIX was down 1.4 percent at 17.18. The broader markets also logged strong gains. The BSE Midcap index surged 1.8 percent, while the Smallcap index moved up 1.1 percent. Among sectors, the BSE Realty index soared 3.7 percent, while the Telecom and Metal indices surged around 3.5 percent each. The IT index was up 2.3 percent, and the Bankex jumped 1.8 percent. The overall market breadth was also fairly positive, with 2,171 advancing shares versus 1,137 declining stocks on the BSE. Read more

Telecom stocks;Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea gain upto 7%

Telecom stocks;Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea gain upto 7%

Monday, November 1, 2021

Shares of telecom service providers gained up to 7 percent on the BSE in today’s(1st Nov.2021) intra-day trade after RJio launched the much-awaited JioPhone Next. Jio Platforms (“Jio”), a majority-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL). JioPhone Next will be made available from November 4. The device is priced at Rs 6,499. However, the company is offering customers EMI options starting at Rs 300 per month with a down payment of Rs 1,999. According to ICICI Securities, the pricing per se is not disruptive given the slew of smartphones already available in the Rs 5,000-7,000 range as well as the current mix of Rs sub 3,000 phone and sub Rs 100 ARPU paid by existing lower strata of 2G users. “We expect Jio move to target ARPU up gradation as well as retention of its own existing low-cost JioPhone users,” the brokerage firm said in a note. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 59,821 levels, up 514 points while Nifty at 17,815 levels, up 144 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 59,821 levels, up 514 points while Nifty at 17,815 levels, up 144 points

Monday, November 1, 2021

Dalal street started the day (1st Nov.2021) with a positive note driven by Supportive global cues, marginal ease in crude oil prices, and the ongoing earnings season. Besides, low-level buying after last week's profit-booking resulted in a bounce-back rally. In early deals, the BSE Sensex was at 59,821 levels, up 514 points or 0.87 percent, led by Bharti Airtel (up 3 percent), Axis Bank, Titan, Tech M, and Tata Steel. The Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 17,815 levels, up 144 points. In the broader markets, meanwhile, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.89 percent and 0.92 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty index was up 3 percent, followed by the Nifty Metal index (up 1.4 percent). On the downside, the Nifty Auto index was down 0.5 percent. Read more

Closing Bell : High volatility;BSE Sensex ended 678 points lower at 59,307 and Nifty down 185 points at 17,672

Closing Bell : High volatility;BSE Sensex ended 678 points lower at 59,307 and Nifty down 185 points at 17,672

Friday, October 29, 2021

Today(29th Oct.2021) the markets exhibited a high amount of volatility for the second day in a row on the back of unabated selling pressure in select index heavyweights. The BSE Sensex tumbled to a low of 59,089, but eventually ended 678 points lower at 59,307. In the process, the BSE index has now shed 5 percent (2,938 points) from its recent peak of 62,245. The NSE Nifty logged its second straight weekly loss, down 185 points at 17,672. The Nifty has declined 3.8 percent (677 points) in the last two weeks. In intra-day trades on Friday, the 50-share index dipped to a low of 17,613 and was within striking distance of its 50-DMA (Daily Moving Average) at 17,570-odd levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 743 points at 59,241 levels while Nifty at 17,676-mark, down 180 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 743 points at 59,241 levels while Nifty at 17,676-mark, down 180 points

Friday, October 29, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices extended yesterday's decline today(29th Oct.2021) as well with the frontline S&P BSE Sensex sliding 743 points at 59,241 levels, while the Nifty50 at 17,676-mark, down 180 points. Only 2 constituents, Tata Steel and Asian Paints were trading in the green on the Sensex, while Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, and L&T fewere leading the list of losers. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap declined 1.5 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively. Dalal Street is witnessing an across-the-board sell-off with banks being the worst lot. The Nifty PSU Bank index is down 2.6 percent while the Nifty Bank index is trading over 2 percent lower. All other key sectoral indices were down up to 1 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex closed 1,158 points lower at 59,985 and Nifty lost 354 points to end the day at 17,857 levels

Closing Bell: Sensex closed 1,158 points lower at 59,985 and Nifty lost 354 points to end the day at 17,857 levels

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The key benchmark indices broke respective psychological levels in trade today(28th Oct.2021) amid heavy broad-based sell-off. While the Sensex closed 1,158 points lower at 59,985, the Nifty lost 354 points to end the day at 17,857 levels. At the end of the day, the Nifty has slipped below its 20-DMA, which has opened the door for further downside, technical analysts said. "Relentless selling by FIIs is a key reason for this correction in the market. The next support level for the Nifty is around 17,650 level. Below this, 17,450-17,250 will be the next support zone. On the upside, 18,150-18,300 has become an immediate supply zone," said Santosh Meena, head of research at Swastika Investment. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,962 levels, down 181 points while Nifty at 18,139 levels, down 72 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,962 levels, down 181 points while Nifty at 18,139 levels, down 72 points

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started in the negative territory today(28th Oct.2021), ahead of the monthly F&O expiry later today. In early deals, the BSE Sensex was at 60,962 levels, down 181 points or 0.3 percent led dragged by Titan, ICICI Bank, and ITC. Its NSE counterpart Nifty50 was at 18,139 levels, down 72 points or 0.4 percent. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.34 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of ITC dipped 2 percent after the cigarette-to-hotels major reported a 10.09 percent YoY increase in consolidated profit at Rs 3,763.73 crore in the September quarter of FY22, led by a recovery across segments. Meanwhile, Titan shed 4 percent after the jewelry firm's net profit jumped 270.5 percent to Rs 641 crore in Q2FY22 when compared to Rs 173 crore during the same period last year at a consolidated level, riding on recovery in demand across its consumer businesses. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex lost 207 points and closed at 61,143 while Nifty ended 57 points lower at 18,211

Closing Bell: Sensex lost 207 points and closed at 61,143 while Nifty ended 57 points lower at 18,211

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

In today's trading, the key benchmark indices ended in red as select financial shares extended losses at close. The BSE Sensex had touched a high of 61,577 in morning deals but slipped to a low of 60,989 at the fag end of the day. The Sensex finally ended with a loss of 207 points at 61,143. The NSE Nifty from a high of 18,342, slipped to a low of 18,168, and eventually ended 57 points lower at 18,211. India VIX was up 0.8 percent at 16.88. The broader indices also trimmed gains towards the end. The BSE Midcap index ended a wee bit in green at 25,591 as against the day's high of 25,757. The Smallcap index settled at 28,534, up 0.3 percent as against the day's high of 28,696. The overall breadth was marginally positive, with 1,780 advancing shares as against 1,466 declining stocks on the BSE. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 37 points at 61,387 levels and Nifty at 18,284 levels, up 16 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 37 points at 61,387 levels and Nifty at 18,284 levels, up 16 points

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Healthy corporate earnings and tepid trading among Asian markets, led to a volatile start for benchmarks in Indian markets today(26th Oct.2021). In early deals, the frontline BSE Sensex was trading at 61,387 levels, up 37 points, supported by Asian Paints, Dr. Reddy's Labs, and ITC. The Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 18,284 levels, up 16 points. Among individual stocks, Axis Bank slipped nearly 4 percent amid profit booking after the private lender posted its highest-ever quarterly profit of Rs 3,133 crore, backed by robust growth in fee income and a sharp fall in provisions. Bajaj Finance was also down 3 percent on profit booking after Q2 consolidated net jumped 53 percent to Rs 1,481 crore for the quarter ended September on healthy interest income. Total income rose 19 percent YoY to Rs 7,732 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ended 383 points higher at 61,350 while Nifty with a gain of 143 points settlled at 18,268

Closing Bell: Sensex ended 383 points higher at 61,350 while Nifty with a gain of 143 points settlled at 18,268

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The key benchmark indices gyrated between zones in trade day before firming up in the latter half of the trading session taking cues from the broader markets. The BSE Sensex opened marginally higher at 60,997 but soon jumped to a high of 61,405. The BSE index thereafter slipped into the negative zone on account of weakness in select index heavyweights only to bounce back in the green. Aggressive buying towards the fag end of the trading day, saw the Sensex jump to a high of 61,498, and finally, end 383 points higher at 61,350. The NSE Nifty moved in a range of 211 points, between a high of 18,310 and a low of 18,099, before settling with a gain of 143 points at 18,268. Read more

MARKET VIEW: Broader market tide is receding

MARKET VIEW: Broader market tide is receding

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

According to experts, there are two important trends in the market now. One, there is selling pressure in the broader market. While Nifty is up 1.52 % for the last one month, Nifty Small-cap is down 1.11%. Nifty Mid-cap is down 8% from its peak. Two, FIIs are continuously selling in the market; they have sold Rs 10300 cr worth equity in the last 5 days in the cash market. If this FII selling sustains that would be a major drag on the market. The 8% correction in the mid-cap space is not getting reflected in the large-cap indices. The run-up in many micro-caps and penny stocks has been totally irrational. There are clear signs of the broader market tide receding.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 61,231 levels, up 263 points while Nifty testing 18,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 61,231 levels, up 263 points while Nifty testing 18,200 levels

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

In Indian markets, the frontline indices extended their winning ways into the second day, on the back of across-the-board buying. Positive global cues also lent support to the markets in early trade, the headline S&P BSE Sensex was at 61,231 levels, up 263 points or 0.43 percent while the Nifty50 index was testing 18,200 levels. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.4 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively. Among individual stocks, Tech M shares surged over 5 percent in early trade after the company's Q2FY22 net rose 25.8 percent YoY to Rs 1,339 crore, while revenue grew 16.1 percent YoY to Rs 10,881 crore. However, CEAT shares declined over 6 percent after Q2FY22 net plunged 76.9 percent to Rs 42 crore as against Rs 181.9 crore in Q2FY21. Revenue, however, was up 23.9 percent at Rs 2,451.8 crore from Rs 1,978.5 crore in the same period. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex snaps 4-day losing run, index rises 145 pts; Nifty ends at 18,125

CLOSING BELL: Sensex snaps 4-day losing run, index rises 145 pts; Nifty ends at 18,125

Monday, October 25, 2021

After a volatile start, the benchmark indices gained ground to trade on a firm footing amid gains in banking stocks. A firm start for the European markets also helped the market sentiments. The BSE Sensex reclaimed the 61,000 mark and was up 291 points or 0.48 percent at 61,113. Meanwhile, NSE Nifty traded at 18,169, 55 points or 0.3 percent higher. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI were the top Sensex contributors. The broader markets, on the other hand, languished with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down over 1 percent each. The Nifty Bank hit a fresh 52-week high. Realty and IT counters were off day's low but still down 1 percent and worst losers. The BSE index after touching a low of 60,450, bounced back into the positive zone as ICICI Bank and select banking shares extended gains. The Sensex finally snapped its 4-day losing streak and ended 145 points higher at 60,967. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 115 points at 60,706 while Nifty below 18,100 mark, down 60 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 115 points at 60,706 while Nifty below 18,100 mark, down 60 points

Monday, October 25, 2021

The Indian markets were off to a volatile start today(25th Oct.2021) as investors assessed the September quarter results of index heavyweights. Meanwhile, the choppy Asian market mood also rubbed off on investor sentiment back home. At 9.30 am, Sensex was down 115 points at 60,706 while Nifty was below the 18,100 mark, down 60 points. Nifty Realty was the worst sectoral performer, followed by Pharma, IT, and FMCG. The banking and financial sectors held ground in an otherwise weak market. Broader markets tumbled in tandem with benchmarks, while the volatility index, India VIX, spiked 5%. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ended with a minor loss of 100 points at 60,822 andNifty settled 63 points lower at 18,115

Closing Bell: Sensex ended with a minor loss of 100 points at 60,822 andNifty settled 63 points lower at 18,115

Friday, October 22, 2021

Financial shares came to the rescue of the benchmark indices for the second straight day, today (22nd Oct.2021) as select index heavyweights weighed under selling pressure. The BSE benchmark index, the Sensex, opened 120-odd points higher at 61,044 and rallied to a high of 61,420 on the back of fresh buying in early trades. Selling pressure re-emerged in the second half of the trading session, with ITC, technology, and metal stocks leading the fall. The BSE 30-share index slid to a low of 60,551 - down 869 points from the day's high. The Sensex eventually ended with a minor loss of 100 points at 60,822. The NSE Nifty from a high of 18,314, dropped to a low of 18,034, and finally settled 63 points lower at 18,115. The India VIX declined 1.8 percent to 17.70. Read more

Big Indian companies are steping up investments following the post pandemic

Big Indian companies are steping up investments following the post pandemic

Friday, October 22, 2021

With healthy cash reserves and aided by stronger balance sheets post-Covid, Indian companies are looking to step up their capital expenditure and investment plans. Industry captains and analysts say a mix of factors such as accommodative monetary policy and lower interest rates, reduced corporate tax rates and government incentives such as Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, global liquidity, and upward commodities cycle are fueling optimism among companies. "Corporates are sitting on cash as profitability has picked up in the post-pandemic period. They are looking to invest in order to capture available opportunities of increased government spending, divestment, consumer demand revival, and export market. PLI scheme and revival of real estate and housing will make a positive impact on the investment cycle. We believe sectors like IT pharma steel, sugar, cement, real estate, and infrastructure will take lead on investment" says an economic expert. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex at 61,327 levels, up 403 points while the Nifty at 18,281 level, up 103 points

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex at 61,327 levels, up 403 points while the Nifty at 18,281 level, up 103 points

Friday, October 22, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices are holding on to their opening highs, although some pressure in the metal space is capping gains. At 10:05 AM, the BSE Sensex index was at 61,327 levels, up 403 points or 0.66 percent. It touched an intra-day high of 61,420 levels earlier today (22nd Oct.2021). NSE Nifty, too, was off the morning high of 18,314 level, and quoted at 18,281 level, up 103 points. Among individual stocks, shares of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) rallied 10 percent to Rs 832.85 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade, after the company posted strong earnings for the second quarter ended September 2021 (Q2FY21) and also announced bonus shares in the ratio of 2:1. The stock, however, partially pared gains and was trading 4 percent higher at Rs 789.15 on the BSE.

Rakesh Jhujhunwala ups stake in Tata Motors DVR

Rakesh Jhujhunwala ups stake in Tata Motors DVR

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Ace investor Rakesh Jhujhunwala has bought an additional 10 million equity shares in Tata Motors DVR in July-September (Q2FY22), increasing his stake in the Tata Group company to 3.93 percent in Q2 from 1.97 percent at the end of June quarter (Q1), according to the shareholding pattern filed by the company. As per the data, Rakesh Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala held a 2.70 percent stake or 13.75 million equity shares in Tata Motors DVR in Q2, as against a 1.97 percent stake (10 million shares) in the previous quarter. The ace investor has purchased a 1.23 percent stake or 6.25 million shares in name of Rakesh Jhujhunwala during the quarter, against nil or below 1 percent holding in the previous quarter, data shows. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Differential Voting Rights (DVR) shares are shares that are permitted to be issued with differential voting and differential dividend rights. Read more

Closing Bell :Sensex down 337, Nifty at 18178.10

Closing Bell :Sensex down 337, Nifty at 18178.10

Thursday, October 21, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 336.46 points or 0.55% at 60,923.50, and the Nifty was down 88.50 points or 0.48% at 18,178.10. Kotak Mahindra Bank rallied 6.5% to close as the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, ICICI Bank, NTPC, and State Bank of India. Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Infosys were the worst performing Sensex constituents. About 1580 shares have advanced, 1627 shares declined, and 130 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, the Nifty Bank gained 1.7 percent, PSU Bank, auto, oil & gas, and power indices ended in the green, while metal, IT, energy, and FMCG indices ended lower. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were down 0.4 percent and 0.7 percent, respectively.

Asian Paints down 7 percent post Q2 results

Asian Paints down 7 percent post Q2 results

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Shares of Asian Paint were down 7 percent, hitting an over two-month low of Rs 2,961 on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade, after the company, reported a 29 percent fall in the net profit to Rs 605.2 crore in Q2FY22 as against Rs 852 crore in the same quarter a year ago, while its revenue jumped by 32.6 percent to Rs 7096 crore in the July-September quarter of FY22 versus Rs 5350 crore during the same quarter in FY21. The company’s bottom line performance missed expectations of all eight brokerages polled by ETMarkets.com.The company’s board also approved an interim dividend of Rs 3.65 per share at its meeting held earlier today. The decline in the company’s bottom line was largely due to a sharp spike in expenses during the quarter. Asian Paints’ total expenses jumped 49 percent on-year to Rs 6,418.2 crore led by a 73 percent rise in the cost of raw materials. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex, touched a high of 61,621 in opening trades, and then slipped to a low of 61,164while the Nifty more or less unmoved at 18,267

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex, touched a high of 61,621 in opening trades, and then slipped to a low of 61,164while the Nifty more or less unmoved at 18,267

Thursday, October 21, 2021

The BSE Sensex touched a high of 61,621 in opening trades and then slipped to a low of 61,164. The 30-share index was now down 21 points at 61,239. The NSE Nifty was more or less unmoved at 18,267. Experts say that the ongoing market correction is not an overreaction and can sustain in the near term due to high valuations. However, in the future Indian corporates will benefit from the reforms & China plus one strategy which happened during 2020-21. Alongside, the long-term economy & market trend is intact due to further re-opening of the economy, low-interest cycle, and fiscal & private spending. This correction will give leeway for value-buying, defensives, and upcoming stocks & sectors that evolved from this new demand. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 456 points, Nifty at 18266.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 456 points, Nifty at 18266.60

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 456.09 points or 0.74% at 61,259.96, and the Nifty was down 152.20 points or 0.83% at 18,266.60 on account of profit-taking in metals, energy, capital goods, and consumer-related stocks like FMCG, durables, and discretionary goods & services. Bharti Airtel was the top gainer on Sensex, gaining 4%, followed by State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance. Titan was the worst-performing Sensex stock, falling 2.62%, followed by HUL, NTPC, and Bajaj Finserv. About 877 shares have advanced, 2351 shares declined, and 115 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap index shed 1.9 percent at 25,915, and the Smallcap index tumbled 2.3 percent to 28,879. The BSE Consumer Durables index plunged 3.3 percent. The Basic Materials, Utilities, and Metal indices dropped 2.3-2.5 percent each. The Power and Realty indices were down around 2 percent each, while the FMCG and Industrials declined 1.5 percent. The BSE Telecom index, however, gained 3 percent at 1,797.

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex up 394 points at 62,159 and the Nifty down 64 points at 18,355

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex up 394 points at 62,159 and the Nifty down 64 points at 18,355

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened a quiet note amid positive global cues today(20th Oct.2021). The BSE Sensex opened 84 points higher at 61,800, and after touching a high of 61,873, the index soon slipped into the negative zone. The BSE Sensex was down 164 points at 61,553. The NSE Nifty touched a high of 18,458 but was down 64 points at 18,355. Among the Sensex 30 stocks, Tata Steel has slipped 1.5 percent. Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, and NTPC are the prominent losers. On the other hand, Nestle India, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance were up marginally. In the broader market, IRCTC has hit the 10 percent lower circuit at Rs 4,830. The stock had crossed the Rs 1 trillion mark yesterday in intraday deals after it hit a fresh all-time high at Rs 6,393. Mastek and Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) have also tumbled over 10 percent each. Read more

Indian Energy Exchange gains 20 percent on bonus share plan

Indian Energy Exchange gains 20 percent on bonus share plan

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) gained 20% to a record high of Rs 956.15 on Tuesday, after the energy trading platform said it would consider a bonus issue of shares on october 21st.Increased economic activity after the second wave of the coronavirus has resulted in a shortage in coal supply and driven up electricity demand, proving a boon for New Delhi-based IEX which controls 95% of the power exchange market.The company board will consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2021 on Thursday. IEX is the premier electricity exchange in India, which facilitates electricity trade. IEX commands a market share of around 95% in the power exchange market. The stock has surged surged around 160% in the past six months whereas it has delivered multibagger return of over 315% in 2021 (year-to-date) so far. Read more

HUL Q2 results:Numbers good, revenue slightly higher than estimated: Experts

HUL Q2 results:Numbers good, revenue slightly higher than estimated: Experts

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

HUL could be gaining market share in the fabric care business. So that is happening right now and probably would continue in the forthcoming quarters, say experts. According to the prima facie, the HUL numbers are upbeat. In their estimates, both profit, as well as the EBITDA numbers, look higher than what is estimated. Even the revenue number is slightly higher than what they estimated. So the numbers overall look good. We will have to look at it in terms of the volume numbers and the second important factor will be the gross margins. "We were estimating around 5% volume growth for the quarter but the number could probably be slightly higher or in line. We will have to wait and watch out for the volume numbers but our estimate was 5% for the quarter" they say. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 50 points, Nifty at 18418.75

Closing Bell: Sensex down 50 points, Nifty at 18418.75

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 49.54 points or 0.08% at 61716.05, and the Nifty was down 58.20 points or 0.31% at 18418.80. Tech Mahindra was the top index gainer, followed by Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, and Bajaj Finserv. ITC was the top loser on Sensex, followed by HUL, Titan, and Tata Steel. About 959 shares have advanced, 2321 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT index is up 2.35 percent, the Nifty Realty is down 4.8 percent, the PSB index down3.7 percent, and the FMCG index down3 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended nearly 2 per cent down each, India VIX gained 1.11%.

Top Nomura analyst cuts RIL rating for first time in years

Top Nomura analyst cuts RIL rating for first time in years

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

A downgrade of Reliance Industries Ltd by Nomura Holdings Inc. analyst Anil Sharma’s team will pique investor interest for multiple reasons. Apart from the timing, with commodities hitting new records and Reliance’s earnings due on Friday, this move to slash billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s oil-to-tech conglomerate to neutral from buy may carry more weight with investors due to the analyst’s background. It’s also the broker’s first downgrade on the stock in many years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. While the outlook for Reliance’s key businesses has continued to improve, the company’s valuations look expensive after a recent surge in its shares, Sharma and his associate Aditya Bansal wrote in a note dated Oct. 18. Shares have risen more than 30% from the end of July, compared with an 18% advance in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 394 points at 62,159 and the NSE Nifty up 112 points at 18,589

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 394 points at 62,159 and the NSE Nifty up 112 points at 18,589

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Indian markets were trading on a firm note in morning trade today(19th Oct.2021), with the BSE Sensex up 394 points at 62,159, and the NSE Nifty up 112 points at 18,589. The broader market was also trading on a firm note, with both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up around 0.8 percent each. The overall market breadth was also largely positive, with nearly 1,700 advancing shares versus 1,100 declining stocks on the BSE. IRCTC joined the elite club of companies commanding Rs 1-trillion market capitalization (m-cap) on the BSE after its share price hit a new high of Rs 6,332.25 in the intra-day trade today. The shares rallied nearly 8 percent today and have zoomed 33 percent in the past five trading days and a whopping 293 percent in the last six months. L&T Infotech surged 10 percent to a high of Rs 6,496 on the NSE on the back of 21 percent YoY growth in Q2FY22 net at Rs 552 crore. Revenue was up 25.6 percent at Rs 3,767 crore in the same period.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 459 points, Nifty at 18477.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 459 points, Nifty at 18477.05

Monday, October 18, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 459.64 points or 0.75% at 61,765.59, and the Nifty was up 138.50 points or 0.76% at 18,477. Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, ITC, and Maruti were the top prominent gainers. On the other hand, HCL Technologies and Mahindra & Mahindra were the losers followed by Dr. Reddy's, Asian Paints and Bajaj Auto were the other notable losers. About 1677 shares have advanced, 1563 shares declined, and 127 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty zoomed 0.87% and closed at 39,684. Except for pharma, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with Metal, Power, and PSU Bank indices added 2-4 percent. The BSE Midcap index was up a percent at 26,952, and the Smallcap index added 0.7 percent to 30,101. India VIX jumped 9% to end at 17.19 levels.

Govt approves 31 proposals for telecom PLI scheme entailing Rs 3,345 cr investment

Govt approves 31 proposals for telecom PLI scheme entailing Rs 3,345 cr investment

Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Department of Telecom today(14th Oct.2021) approved 31 proposals entailing an investment of Rs 3,345 crore over the next four and a half years. "The investment of Rs 3,345 crore in the next 4.5 years is just a beginning. Government is helping you (industry players) as a catalyst," Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan said. The companies selected for the PLI scheme include Nokia India, HFCL, Dixon Technologies, Flextronics, Foxconn, Coral Telecom, VVDN Technologies, Akashastha Technologies, and GS India. The DoT notified the PLI scheme for telecom and networking products on February 24, 2021, with a financial outlay of Rs 12,195 crore, over the five years. The scheme for telecom gear manufacturing in India is expected to encourage the production of equipment worth Rs 2.44 lakh crore and create direct and indirect employment for about 40,000 people. Read more

Infosys Quaterly Result

Infosys Quaterly Result

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The country's second-largest IT services company Infosys reported consolidated profit at Rs 5,421crore in the quarter ended September 2021 quarter, up 12 percent year on year. It was ₹4,845 crores in the year-ago period and sequentially grew by 4.3 percent from ₹5,195 crores in the June quarter. Revenue for the quarter was up 20 percent at Rs 29,602 crore, from Rs 24,570 crore in the year-ago period. The company has revised the revenue guidance for FY22 to 16.5%-17.5% but retained the margin guidance at 22%-24%. The Board has also approved an interim dividend of ₹15 per equity share.“Our stellar performance and robust growth outlook continue to demonstrate our strategic focus and the strength of our digital offerings,” said Salil Parekh, CEO at Infosys in a press statement. Parekh said that the continued momentum in the business has given Infosys the confidence to raise its guidance for growth in revenues in 2021-22 to 16.5-17.5 percent from 14-16 percent earlier Read more

Closing bell: Sensex gains 452 points, Nifty at 18161.75

Closing bell: Sensex gains 452 points, Nifty at 18161.75

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 452.74 points or 0.75% at 60,737.05, and the Nifty was up 169.80 points or 0.94% at 18,161.80 for the fifth straight session on Wednesday as macroeconomic tailwinds put stocks in top gear. Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, M&M, and Bharat Forge were the top gainers in today's Sensex pack. Maruti Suzuki, ONGC, Coal India, SBI Life Insurance, and HUL were among the big losers. About 1602 shares have advanced, 1504 shares declined, and 118 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index closed with gains of 1.62 percent after hitting a fresh lifetime high of 26,590 in the intra-day trade. The BSE SmallCap index, meanwhile, up 0.6 percent, after hitting a new peak of 29,846 in the intra-day session. The Nifty Realty index ended the session in the green led by the Nifty Auto index up 3.4 percent. While energy, infra, IT, metal, power, and capital goods indices are up 1 percent each.

Midcaps and smallcaps to contribute to profitability this time: Experts

Midcaps and smallcaps to contribute to profitability this time: Experts

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

People should always focus on high-quality companies but the opportunity set itself is going to be very different from the ones that we saw in 2018 and 2019 where the markets got very narrow on the top. I see a much wider breadth of industries starting to contribute to the overall profit pool, say, experts. Actually, they believe that while there has been a very strong consolidation in every sector and the big are getting bigger and the strong are getting stronger, the breadth of the market is likely to remain much wider and the opportunity set is likely to remain much wider. People should always focus on high-quality companies but the opportunity set itself is going to be very different from the ones that we saw in 2018 and 2019 where the markets got very narrow on the top. Read more

Sensex opened with a positive gap of 336 points at 60,620 and was quoted at 60,505 while Nifty up 83 points at 18,075

Sensex opened with a positive gap of 336 points at 60,620 and was quoted at 60,505 while Nifty up 83 points at 18,075

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

The Indian markets opened on a positive note today (13th Oct.2021), with benchmark indices scaling new peaks in opening trades, on the back of better-than-expected CPI September Inflation and August Industrial Output data. The headline inflation dropped to a 8-month low at 4.35 per cent, while the IIP grew at 11.9 per cent. The BSE Sensex opened with a positive gap of 336 points at 60,620, and was quoted at 60,505 at 09:17 AM. The NSE Nifty touched a high of 18,099 in opening deals, and was up 83 points at 18,075. Tata Motors zoomed 15 per cent to Rs 483.90 on the BSE after the company secured funding up to Rs 7,500 crore from TPG for its electric vehicle arm. This is the first major fundraising by an Indian carmaker to push mobility. Read more

Rising prices of coal to effect on steel companies' September qtr earnings

Rising prices of coal to effect on steel companies' September qtr earnings

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Rising prices of international coal – both coking and thermal - used in the making of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, respectively, are expected to have an impact on margins of metals companies in July-September quarter (Q2) as steel companies may see margins getting eroded, while the base firms could stand to benefit, said experts. Since metals is a cyclical sector, a year-on-year comparison for earnings would give a better picture. However, due to the ongoing pandemic and last year’s low base, sequential comparison has been taken in consideration to show a clearer picture on pricing and volume trend. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 83 points at 60,052 levels while Nifty down 10 points at 17,936

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 83 points at 60,052 levels while Nifty down 10 points at 17,936

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The markets were exhibiting volatility in early morning trade today (12th Oct.2021), amid negative gloabl cues and stock specific trading action. The BSE Sensex touched a low of 59,992 in the opening deals, but soon recovered losses and jumped to a high of 60,264. The Sensex, however, could not hold gains for long, and slipped back into the negative zone, down 83 points at 60,052.The NSE Nifty 50 index was down 10 points at 17,936. The broader markets, however, were holding some gains. The BSE Midcap was up 0.1 per cent at 26,000, and the Smallcap index was up 0.2 per cent at 29,555. IT stocks continued to reel under selling pressure for the second straight day. The BSE IT index was down 0.4 per cent at 34,600. The BSE Realty index is the other major loser, down 0.8 per cent at 4,177. Read more

Tata Motors gains 39 percent in a month on a strong outlook

Tata Motors gains 39 percent in a month on a strong outlook

Monday, October 11, 2021

Shares of Tata Motors hit an over three-year high of Rs 415.30 as they rallied 8.5 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade, continuing their journey northward on the back of a strong growth outlook for Jaguar Land Rover products.The Tata group subsidiary's scrip has rallied around 21% in the past five sessions, whereas in a month, it has risen about 39%. The company, however, warned that retail sales of Jaguar Land Rover for three-month ended September 2021 was constrained by the impact of the global semiconductor shortage.Tata Motors is in the advanced stages to raise $1 billion through the stock sale of its electric vehicle unit, the Times of India reported on Friday. "The global semiconductor supply issue represents a significant near-term challenge for the industry which will take time to work through. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex 76.72, Nifty at 17,946.

Closing Bell: Sensex 76.72, Nifty at 17,946.

Monday, October 11, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 76.72 points or 0.13 percent at 60,135.78, and the Nifty was up 50.80 points or 0.28 percent at 17,946. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ITC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak Mahindra, others contributed the most to the indices’ gain today. TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies and Wipro were among the losers.BSE Midcap index gained over half a per cent or 141 points to 25,978, while the SmallCap index added 0.60 per cent or 176 points. The Nifty Bank index hit a new liftime high of 38,495 in the intra-day trade before closing 1.4 per cent higher at 38,294 levels. The Nifty Auto index was the biggest gainer of the day, up 2.7 per cent, while the Nifty IT index declined the most, down over 3 per cent. India VIX, the volatility index, was up 2.8 per cent to settle at 16.09 levels.

Domestic benchmark indices regained their charm after initial weakness

Domestic benchmark indices regained their charm after initial weakness

Monday, October 11, 2021

Indian benchmark indices regained their charm after initial weakness today(11th Oct.2021) even as weak global cues weighed on investor morale. Expectation of a better September quarter earnings kept buying intact in most counters.IT stocks were the biggest drags on indices as the underwhelming earnings report by TCS disappointed investors. Rest of the sectors saw heavy buying. After opening in the red, benchmark indices climbed higher. At 10.55 am, BSE flagship Sensex was up 247 points or 0.41 per cent to 60,306. NSE benchmark Nifty advanced 95 points or 0.53 per cent to 17,990. The index hit 18,000 mark during the day. “On the technical front, markets are in a structurally positive trend. Strong support can be seen at 17,700 level and 18,100 level may act as a near-term resistance in Nifty50,” said an expert. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex drops 100 points, Nifty at 17,875

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex drops 100 points, Nifty at 17,875

Monday, October 11, 2021

The renewed strength in the equity market, which got a boost from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) persisting with its accommodative monetary policy on Friday,8th October, could push the Nifty past the 18,000-mark in the days ahead. While investors will shift focus to September quarter earnings season starting this week, analysts warn that disappointments could take the wind out of their sails as stronger profits are seen as imperative to justify elevated share valuations. On 8th October (Friday), the Sensex reclaimed the 60,000 and the Nifty ended 0.6% shy of 18,000,though the market gave up a portion of early gains sparked by the Indian central bank's continued monetary support. Both indices had gained 2% last week, shrugging off global concerns over the likelihood of persistent high inflation, which is putting upward pressure on US bond yields.

Piramal Enterprises down 5 percent on demerger plan of pharma business

Piramal Enterprises down 5 percent on demerger plan of pharma business

Friday, October 8, 2021

Shares of Piramal Enterprises were down 5 per cent to Rs 2,727.80 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade on profit booking after the company's board approved the demerger of the pharmaceuticals business and simplification of the corporate structure."The board of directors of Piramal Enterprises on October 7, approved a composite scheme of arrangement providing for the demerger of the pharmaceuticals business from Piramal Enterprises and simplification of the corporate structure to create two industry-focused listed entities in financial services and pharmaceuticals," company said in its release. While the financial services, including the recently acquired DHFL, will remain under Piramal Enterprise Ltd (PEL), the pharmaceutical operations will be carved out into a separate entity called Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL). Existing shareholders of PEL will get four shares of PPL for one share of PEL. Read more

RBI’s no change policy hints at rate hike ahead

RBI’s no change policy hints at rate hike ahead

Friday, October 8, 2021

Analysts across the spectrum lauded the Reserve Bank of India's money policy, as they believe a 'wait and watch' approach is appropriate for the time being. RBI kept all policy rates unchanged to bolster a fragile economic recovery and reiterated an accommodative stance to back sufficient liquidity and keep borrowing costs low for both the state and companies to help drive investments. Analysts, though, saw some signs of tightening ahead in Shaktikanta Das’ speech. “RBI signalled the beginning of gradual 'tapering'of liquidity by extending VRR auction tenor, a measure widely expected by markets. While RBI has refrained from committing any GSAP amount to support bond yields, its emphasis on an ‘orderly evolution of the yield curve’ should provide comfort to the bond market,” said Churchil Bhatt, EVP Debt Investments, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 381 points, Nifty at 17895.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 381 points, Nifty at 17895.20

Friday, October 8, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 381 points or 0.64% at 60059.06, and the Nifty was up 104.9 points or 0.59% at 17790.30 for the second consecutive session and as a result, the market closed higher in four out of five sessions this week, driven by positive global cues, and RBI policy, and ahead of September quarter earnings. Reliance Industries Ltd was the biggest gainer followed by Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), L&T, Tata Steel, among others. On the flip side, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Maruti Suzuki, Dr. Reddy’s, Titan Company, Kotak Mahindra Bank were among index laggards. Bank Nifty gained 0.6 percent, Nifty Auto was up 0.4 percent while Nifty IT soared 2 percent, and Nifty PSU Bank index 1.65 percent. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.15 percent higher and the BSE SmallCap index added 0.92 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 432 points to 60,110 while Nifty advanced 126 points to 17,917

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 432 points to 60,110 while Nifty advanced 126 points to 17,917

Friday, October 8, 2021

Indian domestic benchmark equity indices extended their gains today(8th Oct.2021), led by strong global cues and RBI's decision to maintain status quo. Auto and metal stocks saw buying while realty names were under pressure. “The market looks very volatile at the current position. We advise investors to book partial profits and keep a bit of cash balance in hand," said a expert. After opening in the green, benchmark indices maintained the lead. At 10.45 am, BSE flagship Sensex was up 432 points or 0.72 per cent to 60,110. NSE benchmark Nifty advanced 126 points or 0.71 per cent to 17,917. Read more

Key factors driving today's market rally

Key factors driving today's market rally

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors, ICICI Bank, SBI Life Insurance, and Reliance Industries were among other gainers.ONGC was the top loser in the pack, down 2.17 percent. Divi’s Labs and Britannia Industries were among those that traded in the red. FACTORS DRIVING MARKETS: Crude oil cools off: Oil prices dropped back from multi-year highs hit a day earlier, having been a major contributor to this week's equities sell-off. Gas prices also fell, a day after Russian leaders indicated that supply to Europe could increase. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 488 points, Nifty at 17790.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 488 points, Nifty at 17790.35

Thursday, October 7, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 488.10 points or 0.82% at 59677.83, and the Nifty was up 144.30 points or 0.82% at 17790.30..Titan was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Asian Paints. ONGC, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Coal India, Britannia HDFC Bank, and HDFC were the only two laggards on Sensex. About 2096 shares have advanced, 1023 shares declined, and 119 shares are unchanged. Except for oil & gas, all other sectoral indices ended in the green, with Nifty realty and auto indices rising 4-6 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1.7 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile fell nearly 7 percent.

Sensex soared 576 points at 59,766 levels while Nifty aadvanced 168 points to quote at 17,814

Sensex soared 576 points at 59,766 levels while Nifty aadvanced 168 points to quote at 17,814

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Indian benchmark indices mirrored trends in Asian markets and posted solid gains today. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex soared 576 points, or 0.97 percent, at 59,766 levels in early deals today led by Titan Company (up 9 percent), IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, M&M, SBI, Reliance Industries, and ICICI Bank.Nifty50, meanwhile, advanced 168 points to quote at 17,814. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rallied 1 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively. The broader markets have also started the day on a firm note, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up over a percent each. Here's a detailed view of the broader indices on the BSE. Read more

Marico rallies 6% hits record high on healthy business growth in Q2

Marico rallies 6% hits record high on healthy business growth in Q2

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Shares of Marico rallied nearly 6 percent to hit a record high of Rs 590 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade after the company said it has witnessed healthy consumer sentiment across categories and has recorded revenue growth in the low twenties with strong double-digit volume growth on a 2-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) basis during the September 2021 quarter. "During the quarter, the sector witnessed improving demand trends as mobility levels increased with reducing COVID-19 infections and accelerated vaccination drives. Discretionary categories and out-of-home consumption also visibly picked up," the company said in a regulatory filing. Parachute oil delivered with their medium-term aspirations. Saffola franchise, Saffola Edible Oils had a muted quarter, largely due to volatility in edible oil prices leading to trade destocking and partly owing to lower in-home consumption. Read more

Weakening rupee, rising crude oil and gas prices and impending power shortage dragged indices;Sensex tanks 555 pts

Weakening rupee, rising crude oil and gas prices and impending power shortage dragged indices;Sensex tanks 555 pts

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The weakening rupee, rising crude oil and gas prices and impending power shortage that has the potential to slow down economic recovery weighed on domestic benchmark indices on Wednesday. All quarters of the market saw selling, led by metal and realty names, wiping off Rs 2.78 lakh crore of equity wealth reflected by the total market cap of BSE-listed companies. The 30-share pack Sensex declined 555.15 points or 0.93 percent to close at 59,189.73. The index closed down nearly 800 points from the day’s high. Its broader peer NSE Nifty dropped 176.30 points or 0.99 percent to 17,646. “Spike in crude prices is spooking the Indian market while inflation is affecting US bond yields. RBI commenced its three-day MPC meeting in which the central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged, however, it is likely to announce measures to gradually pump out liquidity from the economy," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 555 points, Nifty at 17646.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 555 points, Nifty at 17646.00

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 555.15 points or 0.93% at 59,189.73, and the Nifty was down 176.30 points or 0.99% at 17,646. Hindalco, SBI Life, IndusInd Bank, JSW Steel, and Tata Steel were among the major losers on the Nifty. Tata Consumer, ONGC, UPL, Britannia, and HDFC Bank were among the major gainers. About 1291 shares have advanced, 1754 shares declined, and 115 shares are unchanged.BSE Midcap index plunged 1.22 percent, BSE SmallCap index fell 158 points or 0.55 percent Sectorally, Bank Nifty index fell over half a percent to end at 37,522. all sectoral indices ended in the red with capital goods, IT, metal, pharma, auto, realty and PSU Bank indices falling in the 1-3 percent range. India VIX, volatility index, jumped 5.70 percent

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose over 120 points to trade at 59,872 levels while Nifty above 17,850

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose over 120 points to trade at 59,872 levels while Nifty above 17,850

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened in the positive territory today(6th October 2021) with Nifty above 17,850. The BSE Sensex rose over 120 points to trade at 59,872 levels. The 50-pack index, meanwhile, gained nearly 50 points at 17,870. ONGC, IOC, and Coal India were the top gainers on the benchmark index. Top laggards were Titan, Divi's Lab, SBI Life, and IndusInd Bank. Sectorally, barring Nifty IT and Pharma, all indices were in the green. The broader indices, too, opened higher. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.4 percent and the Smallcap 100 was higher by 0.7 percent. In pre-open itself, the Midcap index had hit new record high levels. Read more

Tatapower hits 52 week high on partnership with TVS Motor

Tatapower hits 52 week high on partnership with TVS Motor

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Shares of tata power gained 6.5 percent and hit a 52 week of Rs 179.65 on the back of forming a partnership with TVS Motor Company for the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and deploy solar power technologies at TVS Motor locations. The partnership aims to create a large dedicated electric two-wheeler charging infrastructure to accelerate electric mobility in India. This will also give the customers of TVS iQube Electric access to the widespread charging network by Tata Power through the TVS Motor customer connect app and Tata Power EZ Charge app across India. The partnership aims to create a regular AC charging network and a DC fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers. This partnership will further help drive EV adoption in the country among two-wheeler customers who aspire to take a step in going electric. The two companies will also explore opportunities to use solar energy to power select TVS Motor locations. Read more

Action now shifted to the mid-and small-cap segments after the stupendous rally

Action now shifted to the mid-and small-cap segments after the stupendous rally

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Now the action seems to have shifted to the mid-and small-cap segments after the stupendous rally that saw the S&P BSE Sensex cross the 60,000 mark on September 24. At a time when the markets navigated through an uncertain phase of rising oil prices, plans of liquidity taper by the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), and developments in China, S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 1 percent. The mid-and small-cap indices on the BSE, on the other hand, moved up over 2 percent and 1 percent, respectively during this period. Gains in some of the individual stocks in the mid-and small-cap space have been noticeable. India Glycols, Patel Engineering, Brightcom, Godfrey Phillips India, Tejas Networks, and IDBI Bank have surged 24 percent to 47 percent during this period, ACE Equity data show. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 445 points, Nifty at 17822.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 445 points, Nifty at 17822.30

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 445.56 points or 0.75% at 59,744.88, and the Nifty was up 131 points or 0.74% at 17,822.30 ended higher in the second consecutive session on October 5 amid mixed global cues. IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, and Reliance Industries. Sun Pharma was the top loser, followed by ITC, Power Grid, and Ultratech Cement. About 2025 shares have advanced, 1184 shares declined, and 154 shares are unchanged. Barring bank, realty, and pharma, all other sectoral indices ended in the green led by oil & gas, power, and IT indices. BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.33 percent and 0.54 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 59,199 while Nifty fell 23 points to 17,667

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 100 points at 59,199 while Nifty fell 23 points to 17,667

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The Indian domestic benchmark indices opened lower today(5th October 2021) amid weak global cues. The Sensex was down 100 points or 0.12% at 59,199. The Nifty, meanwhile, fell 23 points to 17,667. Top gainers in the 50-pack index were ONGC, IOC, UPL, and Maruti Suzuki. Top losers included Cipla, Bajaj Finserv, and Sun Pharma. On the sectoral front, barring Nifty Media, FMCG, and auto, all indices were trading in the red. However, broader markets were in the green, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 0.06 percent and the Smallcap 100 up by 0.39 percent.

Economic recovery or not, most of the macro indicators are trending upwards

Economic recovery or not, most of the macro indicators are trending upwards

Monday, October 4, 2021

The RBI’s monetary policy review is due on October 6. WPI inflation rose in August 2021 to 11.4 percent, from 11.2 percent the previous month. While that increase may seem marginal, it’s important to note that average WPI inflation in the last five months has been 11.6%. Retail inflation, at 5.3% in August, has not only spent two consecutive months below the RBI’s upper tolerance limit of 6%, but has also come down to below the level it was at before the second wave struck. Given the sheer amount of liquidity made available by the RBI over the last year and more, the fact that retail inflation is low while the Sensex has been scaling new heights suggests that investment activity so far has been restricted to equities rather than factories and that demand is still subdued. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 533 points, Nifty at 17691.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 533 points, Nifty at 17691.25

Monday, October 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 533.74 points or 0.91% at 59,299.32, and the Nifty was up 159.30 points or 0.91% at 17,691.30 snapped their four-day losing streak.NTPC was the top Sensex gainer on Monday, followed by Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India, and Bajaj Finance. Bajaj Auto was the worst-performing stock, followed by HUL and Nestle India. About 2227 shares have advanced, 961 shares declined, and 172 shares are unchanged. The BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices gained1.51 percent and 1.71 percent, respectively. All Nifty indices ended in the green with the Nifty Metal, Media, Realty, and PSU Bank indices rising over 2 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 350 points at 59,123 and Nifty up 100 points at 17,634

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 350 points at 59,123 and Nifty up 100 points at 17,634

Monday, October 4, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices kicked off the week on an upbeat note amid mixed cues from global markets. The Sensex was up 350 points at 59,123. The Nifty, meanwhile, was up 100 points at 17,634. Top gainers on the 50-pack index include Divi's Lab, Tata Motors, M&M, and NTPC. Grasin, JSW Steel, Eicher Motors, and Nestle India remain top laggards. The broader indices, too, opened in the positive territory with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.7 percent and the Smallcap 100 0.09 percent. The volatility indicator-India VIX-rose by 1.6 percent at 17.48 level.

Amit Shah-led AISAM to soon approve Air India sale

Amit Shah-led AISAM to soon approve Air India sale

Friday, October 1, 2021

Amid the buzz of the Centre approving Air India's sale to Tata Sons, government officials said that the highest decision-making body constituted for the national carrier's divestment is yet to meet to grant its nod for the transaction. The Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) headed by Home Minister Amit Shah is yet to meet to approve the sale of Air India, an official said. The panel is expected to meet soon to grant a final nod to the sale of the national carrier. The panel has Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia as members. The government expects the final bid to at least match the reserve price. But, it may still go ahead with the disinvestment process even if the bid quoted is lower than the reserve price. The government is looking to complete the sale of Air India as early as this month.

GST collection grows 23% to Rs 1.17 trn in September

GST collection grows 23% to Rs 1.17 trn in September

Friday, October 1, 2021

GST collection grew 23 percent in September compared to the same period last year and even surpassed the pre-covid year of 2019-20. The collection continues to exceed Rs 1 trillion mark for the third month showing clear signs of recovery for the Coronavirus (Covid-19) battered economy. “Coupled with economic growth, anti-evasion activities, especially action against fake billers, have also been contributing to the enhanced GST collections. It is expected that the positive trend in the revenues will continue and the second half of the year will post higher revenues," the finance ministry said today(1st Oct.2021). While the improvement in the collection is also evident month on month as in August the collection stood at Rs 1.12 trillion, in July, the collection stood at Rs 1.16 trillion. Read more

Tata Steel sells entire stake in NatSteel Holdings for $172 million

Tata Steel sells entire stake in NatSteel Holdings for $172 million

Friday, October 1, 2021

Tata Steel has sold its Singapore unit, NatSteel Holdings Pte,17 years after it acquired for ₹1,275 crore ($172 million). TopTip Holding Pte, a Singapore-based steel and iron ore trading company.However, the wires business of NatSteel in Thailand (Siam Industrial wires) has been retained by Tata Steel as part of the downstream wires portfolio. Based on the historical performance of the transacted business, the enterprise value to EBITDA works out to about 13 times. In the past, Tata Steel had attempted to sell NatSteel Singapore but the move had failed. In 2019, the Indian company had inked an agreement with China’s Hebei Iron and Steel Group to sell NatSteel Singapore along with its other operations in Vietnam and Thailand (Millennium Steel). But the deal had collapsed as it failed to pass muster with the Hebei government. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex falls 360 points, Nifty at 17532.05

Closing Bell:Sensex falls 360 points, Nifty at 17532.05

Friday, October 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 360.78 points or 0.61% at 58,765.58, and the Nifty was down 86.20 points or 0.49% at 17,532.00. Bajaj Finserv, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), NTPC, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were top index draggers. On the flip side, M&M, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bajaj-Auto were among the top Sensex gainers. About 1716 shares have advanced, 1373 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. On the sectoral front, the Nifty Realty index fell 1.5 percent and Bank Nifty was down over half a percent. While Nifty Pharma was up nearly one percent. Buying was seen in the pharma, metal, PSU Bank, and energy sectors. Some selling was seen in the reality, bank, and IT sectors.BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended with little change.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 394 points at 58,732 and Nifty down 110 points at 17,508

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 394 points at 58,732 and Nifty down 110 points at 17,508

Friday, October 1, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened lower today(1st October 2021) tracking weak global cues. The Sensex was down 394 points at 58,732. The Nifty, meanwhile, was down 110 points at 17,508. The broader indices were trading mixed with the Nifty Midcap 50 falling 0.3 percent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.1 percent. The risk-off in equity markets has gathered momentum with sharp cuts in the US market. The Dow and S&P500 are now more than 5% off from their record highs. Markets, globally, have turned weak. In India too there are indications of a correction. The leader of this rally, IT, is showing signs of exhaustion. Read more

Meesho raises $570 mn and its valuation doubles to $4.9 bn

Meesho raises $570 mn and its valuation doubles to $4.9 bn

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Social commerce startup Meesho today(30th Sept.2021) said that it has raised $570 million led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and B Capital Group, a venture capital firm co-founded by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin. Existing investors Prosus Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Facebook also participated in this round. Other new investors include Footpath Ventures, Trifecta Capital and Good Capital, and others. Following the rise, the company’s valuation has more than doubled to $4.9 billion in less than five months. Meesho aims to reach 100 million monthly transacting users by December 2022. It expects to utilise the fresh round of funding to grow its technology and product talent by 2.5x, increase its roster to over 50 million products, and become the platform of choice for customers, entrepreneurs, and sellers from all corners of India. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 286 points, Nifty at 17618.15

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 286 points, Nifty at 17618.15

Thursday, September 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 286.91 points or 0.48% at 59126.36, and the Nifty was down 93.10 points or 0.53% at 17618.20 for the third day in a row defying firm global cues. Bajaj Finserv was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finance, NTPC, and Sun Pharma. Powergrid was the worst-performing Sensex constituent, followed by Asian Paints, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.About 1804 shares have advanced, 1393 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. On the sectoral front it was a mixed trend, with buying seen in the realty, pharma, power and PSU banking stocks. Selling was seen in the auto, bank, IT, metal names.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, however, closed higher, up 0.3 per cent and 0.6 per cent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex sheds around 100 pts, Nifty tests 17,700

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex sheds around 100 pts, Nifty tests 17,700

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices looked set to extend their fall to the third day in a row amid a host of weak macro cues. Also, volatility could remain high on account of monthly F&O expiry. At 8.15 am, SGX Nifty was trading 50 points down at 17,655. The US markets traded with caution on Wednesday amid crude oil disruptions, inflation, and ongoing debt ceiling debate. Overnight, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 index bounced back a wee bit in green, but Nasdaq however, ended 0.3 percent lower. This morning, the Asian markets are trading on a mixed note. Shanghai and Straits Times are up, while Nikkei and Hang Seng are down.

Cabinet approves Rs 4,400 crore capital infusion into Export Credit Guarantee Corp in 5 years

Cabinet approves Rs 4,400 crore capital infusion into Export Credit Guarantee Corp in 5 years

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Union Cabinet today(29thSept.2021) approved capital infusion of Rs 4,400 crore in the state-owned Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) and its listing through an initial public offering. The government will inject Rs 4,400 crore in the ECGC over a period of five years beginning 2021-22, said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters after the Cabinet meeting. He also said Rs 500 crore infusion will be done immediately. The listing of ECGC is likely to happen next year. The minister also informed that exports have totaled Rs 185 billion till September 21, 2021, in the current fiscal. Read more

Bankrupt DHFL acquired by Piramal Group for total consideration of Rs 34,250 cr

Bankrupt DHFL acquired by Piramal Group for total consideration of Rs 34,250 cr

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Today (29th Sept. 2021) Piramal Enterprises said that it had completed the acquisition of Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) by paying the consideration amount of Rs 34,250 crore. This marks the first successful resolution of a financial services company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The total consideration paid by the Piramal Group of Rs 34,250 crores at the completion of the acquisition, includes an upfront cash component of Rs 14,700 crores and issuance of debt instruments of Rs 19,550 crores (10-year NCDs at 6.75% p.a. on a half-yearly basis). Read more

Godrej Properties to redevelop residential project in Mumbai

Godrej Properties to redevelop residential project in Mumbai

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Shares of Godrej Properties hit a new high of Rs 2,409.95 as they rallied 8 percent on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Wednesday and the stock has skyrocketed 60 percent in a month after the company said it will develop a residential project in Wadala, Mumbai. Also, the reason behind this rally was attributed to expectations of strong demand ahead of the festive season, no property price hike by developers, low-interest-rate regime, and easing of Covid-19 restrictions, ” Godrej Properties has entered into an agreement to redevelop a land parcel at Wadala in Mumbai. Spread across 7.5 acres, the project will offer about 1.6 million square feet of the saleable area comprising residential apartments of various sizes, Godrej Properties said in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 254 points, Nifty at 17711.30

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 254 points, Nifty at 17711.30

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 254.33 points or 0.43% at 59,413.27, and the Nifty was down 37.30 points or 0.21% at 17,711.30. NTPC was the top Sensex gainer, followed by PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, and SBI. HDFC, Ultratech Cement, and Asian Paints were the worst performing Sensex stocks. About 1830 shares have advanced, 1371 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. The power, metal, pharma, and realty indices added 1-3.5 percent, while selling was seen in the auto, bank, capital goods, FMCG names. Midcap and smallcap indices outperformed the benchmark, closing with gains. India VIX was 1.62% higher at the end of the day’s trade.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex touched a low of 59,149, was down around 290 points while Nifty recovered from a low of 17,608 and down 76-odd points at 17,673

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex touched a low of 59,149, was down around 290 points while Nifty recovered from a low of 17,608 and down 76-odd points at 17,673

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices have recovered partially from the early morning lows on the back of selective buying interest in pharma, realty, and energy shares. The Sensex, which, touched a low of 59,149, was down around 290 points at 59,376 in mid-morning deals today(29th Sept.2021). The NSE Nifty recovered from a low of 17,608 and was down 76-odd points at 17,673. Lupin and Dr.Reddy's are the major gainers up 3.1 percent and 2.5 percent respectively. Sun Pharma, Torrent Pharma, and Biocon are the other prominent gainers on the NSE. The Power index has logged smart gains for the second straight day on the back of follow-up buying in power majors - NTPC and PowerGrid Corporation. Tata Power, CESC, and Adani Power too have logged strong gains.

BHEL share price rises 7% after Bagging Order From Goa Shipyard

BHEL share price rises 7% after Bagging Order From Goa Shipyard

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The share price of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) gained more than 7 percent on Tuesday, September 28, after the state-run enterprise bagged an order from Goa Shipyard for a warship gun mount. Goa Shipyard's order involves envisages supply, installation, and commissioning of the entire system, the supply of an upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount or SRGM - the Main gun onboard most Warships of the Indian Navy, which will be manufactured at the Haridwar unit of Bharat Heavy Electricals. BHEL has established dedicated, intricate manufacturing and inspection facilities at its manufacturing plants, for production, installation & commissioning, and lifecycle support of various products and components. Read more

Centre initiates talks with RBI to kick-off bank privatisation process

Centre initiates talks with RBI to kick-off bank privatisation process

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The government has initiated consultations with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to devise a new security clearance framework for screening potential bidders of public sector banks (PSBs) as it kick-starts the privatisation process, beginning with the strategic divestment of IDBI Bank. As the government is moving ahead with strategic divestment of IDBI Bank and is looking to privatise two PSBs, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) is looking to put in place an appropriate framework as the potential buyers will have to meet the RBI’s fit and proper criteria, according to an official. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 410 points, Nifty at 17748.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 410 points, Nifty at 17748.60

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 410.28 points or 0.68% at 59,667.60, and the Nifty was down 106.50 points or 0.60% at 17,748.60. HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Infosys, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Bajaj Finserv were among the top Sensex draggers. Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC, Titan Company, RIL, Tata Steel were top Sensex gainers. About 1463 shares have advanced, 1715 shares declined, and 164 shares are unchanged. On the sectoral front, Bank Nifty plunged over 2 percent after hitting a fresh record high. Nifty Realty index tumbled 4.5 percent.IT fell 2 percent. while power, oil & gas, and metal indices ended in the green.BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended lower with each down over 0.5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dropped over 100 points to trade below the 60,000 while Nifty trading near the 17,800-mark at 17,921

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dropped over 100 points to trade below the 60,000 while Nifty trading near the 17,800-mark at 17,921

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened in the negative territory today(28th Sept.2021) amid tepid Asian cues. The BSE Sensex dropped over 100 points to trade below the 60,000-mark at 59,943. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was trading near the 17,800-mark at 17,921. Coal India, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, ONGC were among the top gainers in the 50-pack index. The top laggards were in the IT sector, namely HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Wipro. On the sectoral front, most indices were in the red with Nifty Realty falling 2 percent. Other losers were Nifty IT, Media, and Pharma. the only gainers were PSU Bank up 1 percent, Nifty Metal, and FMCG.

PVR, Inox rallied 18 percent and hit 52-week high as theatres to reopen

PVR, Inox rallied 18 percent and hit 52-week high as theatres to reopen

Monday, September 27, 2021

Shares of multiplex owners Inox Leisure and PVR climbed up to 18 percent and hit their respective 52-week highs on the BSE in intra-day trade on Monday after the Maharashtra government announced the reopening of cinema halls and drama theatres in the state from October 22, ahead of Diwali. Stock market participants are further bullish on the multiplex stocks on the back of the reopening theme. However, they will start operations at 50 percent strength. So, it is still two to three quarters more when these theaters will start their operations at 100 percent strength. Maharashtra is one of the largest markets for cinema theatres with a contribution of around 25 percent of the Hindi box office revenue. Theatres and movie halls across India have been closed since April this year. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in a tweet said the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the reopening was in the works and would be announced at the earliest. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 29 points, Nifty at 17855.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 29 points, Nifty at 17855.10

Monday, September 27, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 29.41 points or 0.05% at 60077.88, and the Nifty was up 1.90 points or 0.01% at 17855.10. Reliance Industries Ltd, HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki, ICICI Bank, M&M contributed the most to the indices’ gain. while losers included HCL Technologies, Divis Labs, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv.About 1592 shares have advanced, 1682 shares declined, and 176 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT tumbled 2.88 percent, followed by Nifty Pharma that lost 0.93 percent, and Nifty FMCG that declined 0.90 percent. On the other hand, auto stocks gained 3.22 percent higher. Nifty Realty and Media were among other top gainers. While real estate stocks continued to gain traction amid increased demand, the media stocks rallied as Maharashtra allowed the opening of cinema halls. The BSE Midcap closed flat and BSE Smallcap down 0.13 percent. India VIX, the volatility index, jumped nearly 7 per cent to end at 18.05 levels.

India and Taiwan Talks on $7.5-billion chip plant, trade deal on a fast track

India and Taiwan Talks on $7.5-billion chip plant, trade deal on a fast track

Monday, September 27, 2021

India and Taiwan are in talks on an agreement that could bring chip manufacturing to South Asia along with tariff reductions on components for producing semiconductors by the end of the year. Officials in New Delhi and Taipei have met in recent weeks to discuss a deal that would bring a chip plant worth an estimated $7.5 billion to India to supply everything from 5G devices to electric cars, the people said. India is currently studying possible locations with adequate land, water, and manpower while saying it would provide financial support of 50% of capital expenditure from 2023 as well as tax breaks and other incentives, the people said. Officials in Taipei wanted quick progress on a bilateral investment agreement that would include tariff reductions on dozens of products used to make semiconductors - a precursor to a broader trade deal also under consideration, according to the sources.

Sensex rises for 3rd day; Nifty Auto, Realty gain;IT tumbled 2.88 per cent

Sensex rises for 3rd day; Nifty Auto, Realty gain;IT tumbled 2.88 per cent

Monday, September 27, 2021

The benchmark indices managed to eke out gains, amid buying in index heavyweight RIL, bank, and auto stocks in a high volatility session. Even as the global market setup remained firm, investors were jittery with the markets hovering at all-time high levels and amid steep valuations. Overall, the BSE Sensex gyrated 525 points and settled the day 29 points higher at 60,078. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty shut shop at 17,855, up only 2 points. During the day, the BSE Sensex managed to log a fresh record high of 60,412. In the 30-pack index, Maruti, M&M, Bajaj Auto, and NTPC were the top gainers, up between 2-6 percent while HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys were the top losers, down up to 4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading 240 points up at 60,280 level while Nifty held above the 17,900 level at 17,925

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading 240 points up at 60,280 level while Nifty held above the 17,900 level at 17,925

Monday, September 27, 2021

The benchmark indices in India today (27th Sept.2021) kicked off the week on an upbeat note, tracking positive global cues. The BSE Sensex was trading 240 points up at 60,280 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, held above the 17,900 level at 17,925. ONGC, Tata Motors, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and Eicher Motors were among the top gainers in the 50-pack index while the top laggards were Divi's Lab, Wipro, HCL Tech, and Cipla. Nifty Bank led the gainers in the sectoral space after it hit a fresh record high of 38,177. The index was trading nearly 1 percent higher. Other sectors that were gaining included Nifty Realty, Auto, PSU Bank, and Media. Some selling was seen in IT, FMCG, and pharma stocks. The broader indices, too, opened in the positive territory with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.1 percent and the Smallcap 100 higher by 0.3 percent. The volatility indicator--India VIX--rose by 3.3 percent at 17.47 level.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 163 points, Nifty at 17853.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 163 points, Nifty at 17853.20

Friday, September 24, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 163.11 points or 0.27% at 60,048.47 ended above the 60,000-mark for the first time on Friday, and the Nifty was up 30.20 points or 0.17% at 17,853.20. Bajaj Finservice, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) were top Sensex gainers.On the contrary, only Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Nestle India and ITC were the index laggards. About 1286 shares have advanced, 1894 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged.The BSE MidCap index fell 1 per cent, while SmallCap index slipped 0.3 per cent. Barring, Nifty IT, Auto and Realty all other sectoral indices, ended in the red. Bank Nifty rallied 2.24 per cent settle at 37,771, while Nifty Realty index skyrocketed nearly 1.5 percent.

Sensex above 60,000: Time to rejig portfolio and buy the dips:Analysts

Sensex above 60,000: Time to rejig portfolio and buy the dips:Analysts

Friday, September 24, 2021

The 30-share Sensex index scripted history today(24th Sept.2021) as it breached the 60,000 marks for the first time. The BSE barometer hit an all-time high of 60,333 and took just 91 sessions to climb the latest 10,000-points rally. It had hit the 50,000-mark for the first time on May 18, 2021. While expensive valuations and a cautious global mood given the developments in China and the possibility of a third Covid wave may trigger mild profit booking in days ahead, most analysts remain optimistic and suggest a market correction, if any, should be bought into from a medium-to-long-term perspective. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged past the 60,000 mark for the first time while Nifty 105 points higher at 17,927

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged past the 60,000 mark for the first time while Nifty 105 points higher at 17,927

Friday, September 24, 2021

The Indian markets made history as Sensex surged past the 60,000 marks for the first time, achieving another feat since the bull run started last year. Led by strong gains in IT and banking counters, the BSE Sensex was trading 400 points up at 60,286 and the Nifty was 105 points higher at 17,927. The top gainers in the 50-pack index included Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Tech, while the top losers were Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Tata Consumer Products. The broader indices, too, opened firm, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.5 percent and the Smallcap 100 higher by 0.74 percent. The volatility indicator--India VIX--rose by 1.14 percent at 16.79 level. Further, sectorally, the top gainer remained to be the Nifty IT pack, which rose over 2 percent. The only sectoral laggards in opening trade were Nifty Media (down 0.93 percent), Nifty Metal (0.84 percent), Nifty FMCG (down 0.14 percent), and Nifty PSU Bank (down 0.02 percent).

Bajaj Finserv market cap nears Rs 3 trillion

Bajaj Finserv market cap nears Rs 3 trillion

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Finserv hit a new high of Rs 18,702 as they rallied 6 percent on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade on the back of heavy volumes. Bajaj Finserv shares have given multi-bagger returns in 2021 so far as it is up more than 100% this year. The holding company for the various financial services businesses of the Bajaj Group is set to join elite list companies that have a market capitalization of Rs 3 trillion. Bajaj Finserv Ltd., incorporated in the year 2007, is a Large Cap company (a market cap of Rs 284322.91 Crore) operating in the NBFC sector. Bajaj Finserv is primarily engaged in the business of promoting financial services such as finance, insurance, wealth management, etc. through its investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures. The company is also engaged in the business of generating power through wind turbines, a renewable source of energy. Read more

PM Modi arrived in US to attend Quad leaders' summit, address UNGA

PM Modi arrived in US to attend Quad leaders' summit, address UNGA

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday (22nd Sept.2021) on an official visit to the US. During the visit, he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Modi, who is visiting the US for the 7th time after assuming office in 2014, said his visit would be an occasion to strengthen the Indo-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and consolidate ties with Japan and Australia. "Landed in Washington DC. Over the next two days, will be meeting @POTUS @JoeBiden and @VP @KamalaHarris, Prime Ministers @ScottMorrisonMP, and @sugawitter. Will attend the Quad meeting and would also interact with leading CEOs to highlight economic opportunities in India," Modi tweeted. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 958 points, Nifty at 17822.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 958 points, Nifty at 17822.95

Thursday, September 23, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 958.03 points or 1.63% at 59,885.36, and the Nifty was up 276.30 points or 1.57% at 17,823 on the back of positive global cues with the benchmark Sensex nearing the 60,000-mark. Bajaj Fin service, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) were top Sensex gainers. On the contrary, only Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Nestle India, and ITC were the index laggards. About 1866 shares have advanced, 1305 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. The realty index gained nearly 9 percent, while IT, metal, capital goods, oil & gas indices rose 1 percent each. Bank Nifty rallied 2.24 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 1 percent each. India VIX gained less than a percent to end at 16.60 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE up 351.37 points at 59,278.70 while Nifty 115.10 points higher at 17,661.80

MARKET UPDATE:BSE up 351.37 points at 59,278.70 while Nifty 115.10 points higher at 17,661.80

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices opened on a strong footing today (23rd Sept.2021) after the US Fed signaled that tapering could begin earlier than what market participants expect, but the committee remained equally split on interest rate lift-off. The Sensex was up 351.37 points at 59,278.70, and the Nifty was 115.10 points higher at 17,661.80. The top gainers on the 50-pack index included Coal India, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, and Tata Steel, while the only laggards were Tech Mahindra, Titan, and TCS. The broader indices, too, opened firm, rising around 1 percent each. Sectorally, all indices were trading positively, led by the Nifty Realty (up over 4 percent). Besides, the Nifty Bank, Media, and Metal indices also gained by 1 percent each.

ITC stock hits 21-month high as the Co regains Rs 3-trillion market cap

ITC stock hits 21-month high as the Co regains Rs 3-trillion market cap

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

ITC's market capitalisation returned to Rs 3 trillion marks today(22nd Sept.2021) after its stock hit a 21-month high on the bourses. The stock hit an intra-day high of Rs 244.70, up 1 percent on the BSE today, and was trading at its highest level since December 2019. In the past week, ITC has outperformed the market by surging 13 percent on expectations of an improvement in the company’s businesses. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.62 percent during the week. At 01:55 pm, ITC’s market cap stood at Rs 2.999 trillion on the BSE, exchange data shows. Read more

Zee Entertainment to merge with Sony Pictures Networks India

Zee Entertainment to merge with Sony Pictures Networks India

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) zoomed 39 percent to Rs 355.35 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the intra-day trade on Wednesday after the company announced a merger with Sony Pictures India.ZEEL said on Wednesday that its board of directors has unanimously provided in-principle approval for the merger with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). Zee, which has a presence in television broadcasting and digital media with brands such as Zee TV, has been under pressure from top investors for a management reshuffle, including the exit of Chief Executive, Punit Goenka, from the board. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and ZEEL have signed an exclusive, non-binding term sheet to combine the companies' linear networks, digital assets, production operations, and program libraries, the companies said on Wednesday.SPNI will also infuse $1.575 billion in the entity, ZEEL said in a filing. Read more

Markets have given a thumbs up to the Zee Sony merger news;stock may get re-rated

Markets have given a thumbs up to the Zee Sony merger news;stock may get re-rated

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The news of Zee Entertainment - Sony Pictures India merger news has resulted in the stock of the Punit Goenka controlled firm hitting the upper circuit of 20 percent at Rs 306.75 on the BSE. This is also the 52-week high level for the counter. According to the analysts, the deal should put to rest investor's concerns regarding corporate governance issues and can result in significant re-rating for the stock going ahead. It currently trades at around 16/14x FY23/24 earnings. Among the other Essel Group stocks, Dish TV India surged 10 percent to Rs 21.54 on the BSE. Zee Media Corporation hit the upper circuit of 5 percent at Rs 12.36, while Zee Learn was up 20 percent to Rs 16.64 on the BSE in intraday trades. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 0.27 percent at 59,162 points. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 77.94, Nifty at 17546.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 77.94, Nifty at 17546.65

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 77.94 points or 0.13% at 58,927.33, and the Nifty was down 15.30 points or 0.09% at 17,546.70. Tech Mahindra was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Technologies, and Bajaj Auto. On the other hand, HDFC was the worst-performing Sensex constituent, followed by Nestle India, ICICI Bank, and HUL. About 2047 shares have advanced, 1113 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. Nifty Realty index was another top performer, notching 8.45 percent returns. All stocks from the realty pack also settled in the green amid a strong demand outlook, the Nifty Media pack surged 13.57 percent. Nifty Financial Services, Bank, Private Bank, and FMCG were the only losers. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex traded 40 points lower at 58,964 levels while Nifty tested 17,550-mark, up 2 ponits

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex traded 40 points lower at 58,964 levels while Nifty tested 17,550-mark, up 2 ponits

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Indian equity markets were volatile in early trade today(22nd Sept.2021) as investors assessed the impact of the Evergrande crisis on India, and ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy outcome. The 30-share BSE Sensex traded 40 points lower at 58,964 levels while the NSE Nifty50 tested 17,550-mark, up 2 points. HCL Tech, BPCL, Hindalco, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Motors were the top gainers on the benchmark indices. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.91 percent and 0.80 percent, respectively. Globally, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.26 percent amid the ongoing Evergrande crisis. Elsewhere in Asia, the Nikkei 225 in Japan was down 0.5 percent and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.83 percent higher.

As Evergrande concerns spark market rout World's richest 500 lose $135 billion

As Evergrande concerns spark market rout World's richest 500 lose $135 billion

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The richest 500 people lost a combined $135 billion on Monday (20th Sept. 2021) due to a global rout in stock markets sparked by concerns over the China Evergrande Group. Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk led the declines as his world-leading net worth fell from $7.2 billion to $198 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. No. 2 Jeff Bezos, the founder of Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc., lost $5.6 billion, paring his fortune to $194.2 billion. A cash crunch at Evergrande, China’s most indebted developer, and a regulatory crackdown on the nation’s real estate market stoked fears about possible financial contagion. Markets also reacted to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s warning of economic catastrophe if lawmakers fail to raise the debt ceiling. Read more

Adani to invest $20 bn in renewable energy in 10 years

Adani to invest $20 bn in renewable energy in 10 years

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Adani Group is the world's largest renewable power generating company by 2030, as his group will invest USD 20 billion over the next 10 years in renewable energy generation and component manufacturing and will produce the world's cheapest green electron. The port-to-energy conglomerate plans to triple its renewable power generation capacity over the next four years, foray into green hydrogen production, power all data centers with renewable energy, turn its ports into net carbon zero by 2025, and plans to spend over 75 percent of capital expenditure until 2025 in green technologies, he said. Adani Group's "integrated value chain, our scale, and experience put us on the path to be the producer of the least expensive green electron anywhere in the world," he said. The announcement came weeks after India's richest man Mukesh Ambani announced an investment of Rs 75,000 crore (USD 10 billion) in clean power and hydrogen fuel over three years. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 514 points, Nifty at 17562.00

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 514 points, Nifty at 17562.00

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 514.34 points or 0.88% at 59,005.27, and the Nifty was up 165.10 points or 0.95% at 17,562, the benchmark indices stabilized in the afternoon trade, logging a smart rebound post two days of selling. Bajaj Finance was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, and Reliance Industries. Maruti Suzuki India was the worst performer, followed by Bajaj Auto, BPCL, Hero MotoCorp.Except for power and auto, all other sectoral indices ended in the green, with the reality, IT, and metal indices up 2-3 percent. BSE midcap index rose nearly 1 percent, while smallcap index was up 0.2 percent. India VIX was down with losses.

No need to lap up metal stocks yet, hint tech charts

No need to lap up metal stocks yet, hint tech charts

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

On Monday(20th Sept.2021) metal shares witnessed their biggest meltdown in recent times as a debt crisis at one of China’s biggest property developers, Evergrande, led to a global decline in industrial metals and ore prices. The BSE Metal index tumbled nearly 7 percent in trade in the last session. Naturally, the question arises that Should you enter the stocks at current levels or wait for them to turn cheaper? Tech charts suggest the latter seems to be a better option. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 265 points to 58,710 while Nifty added 58 points to trade above 17,450 levels

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 265 points to 58,710 while Nifty added 58 points to trade above 17,450 levels

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices today(21st Sept.2021) rose, defying the weak global market sentiment, tracking gains in IT majors and Reliance Industries. The BSE Sensex rose 265 points to 58,710 while the NSE Nifty added 58 points to trade above 17,450 levels. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Asian Paints were among the top gainers in the Sensex pack of stocks. On the other hand, Nestle, Maruti, and Ultratech Cement were the only losers. The broader indices traded in tandem with the benchmarks. The BSE Midcap index added 0.31 percent and the BSE Smallcap 0.25 percent.

Nifty Metal index slips over 4%, Tata steel was the top drap performance

Nifty Metal index slips over 4%, Tata steel was the top drap performance

Monday, September 20, 2021

Shares of metal companies came under heavy selling pressure on Monday with the Nifty Metal index slipping 4.5 percent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the intra-day trade. The Nifty Metal index has tumbled by nearly 250 points so far today with an intraday low of 5,683.85. The performance comes after the country's copper imports recorded double-digit growth for the June 2021 quarter by a whopping 26% to 60,766 tonnes in the quarter ending June 2021 (Q1FY22) compared to 48,105 tonnes imports witnessed in the same quarter a year ago. A decline in copper price on the back of a stronger dollar further added to the sell-side in stocks globally. Tata Steel was the top drag performance in the index tumbling by 10% as some analysts give a sell target on the company's stock. Read more

US futures fall over 1% due to growth worries amid Covid

US futures fall over 1% due to growth worries amid Covid

Monday, September 20, 2021

U.S. stock index futures fell 1% today (20th Sept.2021), as investors worried about rising COVID-19 cases and the pace of economic growth at the start of a week in which the Federal Reserve will decide on potentially tapering its massive pandemic-era stimulus. Futures tracking the blue-chip Dow index, which mainly comprises stocks reliant on a steady economic recovery, were down 1.5% by 04:31 a.m. ET. Wall Street's main indexes have been hurt this month by fears of potentially higher corporate tax rates denting earnings and have shrugged off signs inflation might have peaked. The benchmark S&P 500 is on track to snap a seven-month gaining streak. All eyes on Wednesday(22nd Sept.) will be on the Fed's policy meeting, where the central bank is expected to lay the groundwork for a tapering, although the consensus is for an actual announcement to be delayed until November or December meetings. Read more

Risk-reward ratio turning unfavourable at the current levels of Indian markets: Experts

Risk-reward ratio turning unfavourable at the current levels of Indian markets: Experts

Monday, September 20, 2021

Last week the Sensex almost touched 60,000, while the Nifty edged closer to 18,000. These levels would have been difficult to fathom when the Sensex dropped below 26,000 and the Nifty fell to 7,500-levels on March 23, 2020, at the peak of the Covid-19 sell-off. Market experts point out that such low levels were an aberration and one should not look at the gains made from these levels. But even from the valuation standpoint, stocks, across the board, are expensive. The bullish sentiment, especially towards Indian equities, stems from factors, such as the easy monetary stance of the US Fed and other central banks, the hope of strong revival in the economy and corporate earnings, strong domestic and retail flows, and reallocation of foreign flows due to the regulatory crackdown in China. Experts warn investors against going overboard as they see the risk-reward ratio turning unfavourable at the current levels.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 525 points, Nifty at 17396.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 525 points, Nifty at 17396.90

Monday, September 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 524.96 points or 0.89% at 58,490.93, and the Nifty was down 188.30 points or 1.07% at 17,396.90 for the second day spooked by a possible spillover of China's Evergrande's debt woes, fall in commodity prices and ahead of US Federal Reserve policy meet outcome. About 995 shares have advanced, 2308 shares declined, and 132 shares are unchanged. Hindustan Unilever was the top Sensex gainer followed by Bajaj Finserv and ITC. Tata Steel was the top loser, followed by the State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC. Barring the Nifty FMCG index all indices ended in red. Nifty Metal tumbled the most followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 6.6 percent and 4.18 percent, respectively. Nifty Realty, Bank, Pharma also tanked nearly 2 percent each. The BSE Midcap index plunged 1.84 percent and the BSE Smallcap 1.8 percent. India VIX zoomed 14.85% during the day to close at 17.49.

Risk-reward ratio turning unfavourable at the current levels of Indian markets: Experts

Risk-reward ratio turning unfavourable at the current levels of Indian markets: Experts

Monday, September 20, 2021

Government will select the winner in Air India’s disinvestment in about three weeks

Government will select the winner in Air India’s disinvestment in about three weeks

Friday, September 17, 2021

The government will select the winner in Air India’s disinvestment in about three weeks and two high-level committees will finalise the reserve price for the national carrier within this period. The reserve price of the carrier will be soon decided by the inter-ministerial group (IMG) headed by the secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), based on the inputs from government-appointed valuers. The Core Group of Secretaries on Divestment (CGD), chaired by the cabinet secretary, will then consider the IMG’s recommendation. The Tata group and SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh are in the race to acquire the loss-making airline. This process is being targeted to be completed in three weeks, said a top government official. The security clearance of the bidders who have shown an interest by placing financial bids is underway, he added. Read more

Sensex tanks 720 pts from day's high,Nifty PSB drops 3%

Sensex tanks 720 pts from day's high,Nifty PSB drops 3%

Friday, September 17, 2021

The benchmark indices tumbled from record-high levels to snap their three-day winning run in a volatile session on Dalal Street, amid losses in RIL, IT stocks, and select banking counters. Despite a firm global market sentiment, the Indian indices settled in the red as profit-taking ensued following a steep rally in the indices which saw them hitting significant landmarks. After touching a record high of 59,737, the BSE barometer Sensex plunged 721 points from the high to end at 59,016, down 125 points. At the same time, its NSE counterpart Nifty50 settled the day 44 points down at 17,585. The 50-pack index had touched a record peak of 17,793 in the morning session. However, on the weekly basis, the benchmark indices gained, thus taking their winning run to the fourth straight week. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 125 points, Nifty at 17585.15

Closing Bell:Sensex down 125 points, Nifty at 17585.15

Friday, September 17, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 125 points, or 0.21 percent, lower at 59,015.89 while the Nifty finished at 17,585.15, down 44 points, or 0.25 percent, from record-high levels to snap their three-day winning run amid losses in RIL, IT stocks, and select banking counters. ITC, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), top Sensex gainers. Tata Steel Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Titan, TCS were the only losers on the index. Nifty Media & Realty shed 2.38 percent and 2.35 percent, respectively. On the other hand, Nifty Media, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Private Bank were the gainers. Nifty Auto settled the day unchanged. The BSE Midcap index sank 1.14 percent and the BSE Smallcap index was 1.06 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex hit a new pinnacle of 59,551, up 400 points while NSE Nifty claimed 17,747, up 118 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex hit a new pinnacle of 59,551, up 400 points while NSE Nifty claimed 17,747, up 118 points

Friday, September 17, 2021

Today (17th Sept.2021) financial stocks, along with RIL, ITC, and Tata Steel, fired upon the bourses, lifting Indian benchmark indices to fresh all-time highs. The BSE Sensex index hit a new pinnacle of 59,551 in early deals, up 400 points, while the Nifty50 claimed 17,747, up 118 points. Bajaj Finance (up 2.7%), SBI, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank, Maruti Suzuki, and Titan were the top gainers on the 30-share pack. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index jumped 1%, followed by the Nifty Bank index (0.8%) and the Nifty Financial Services (0.7%). Shares of Vodafone Idea continued their upward movement and were up 10 percent at Rs 12.37 on the BSE in the intra-day trade today. The stock has zoomed 39 percent in the past two trading days after the government announced a relief package for the telecom sector.

RBI deputy governor sees FY22 inflation at 5.7% or lower

RBI deputy governor sees FY22 inflation at 5.7% or lower

Thursday, September 16, 2021

The retail inflation fell to 5.3% in August and stayed within the Reserve Bank of India’s target range for two successive months. This could lead the RBI to revise the inflation projection for the current financial year. In the August review of monetary policy, RBI revised its inflation projection for the current financial year upward to 5.7% from 5.1% projected in the June policy review. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 418 points, Nifty at 17629.50

Closing Bell: Sensex up 418 points, Nifty at 17629.50

Thursday, September 16, 2021

At close, Sensex was 418 points, or 0.71 percent, up at 59,141.16 while Nifty was at 17,629.50, up 110 points or 0.63 percent. IndusInd Bank and ITC shares were top performers, gaining 7 percent each, followed by State Bank of India (SBI), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj-Auto, HDFC Bank. On the flip side, TCS stock fell the most. Stocks such as Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Infosys, Titan Company were top Sensex losers. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained over 5 percent, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Bank were among other top gainers, up 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. The Nifty Media index fell 1.71 percent while Nifty Metal and IT indices fell 0.62 percent each. BSE Midcap index closed 0.48 percent higher at 25,336.56 while the smallcap index closed 0.08 percent up at 28,306.05.

ITC can rally up 30% to Rs 300 levels in the days ahead:Analysts

ITC can rally up 30% to Rs 300 levels in the days ahead:Analysts

Thursday, September 16, 2021

On the BSE in intra-day trade today(16th Sept.2021) ITC hit a seven-month high of Rs 233.30, up 8 percent The move comes on the expectation of a likely improvement in the business outlook. The stock is trading at its highest level since February 2021. It had touched a 52-week high of Rs 239.15 on February 9, 2021. In past one year, the stock has underperformed the market by gaining 28 percent, as compared to 50 percent surged in the S&P BSE Sensex. In the past three years, ITC's share price dipped 25 percent, against a 55 percent rally in the benchmark index. However, technical charts suggest the counter can move up further in the days ahead. Read more

Ami Organics surges 20% after strong listing

Ami Organics surges 20% after strong listing

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Shares of Ami Organics gained 20 percent and hit a fresh high of Rs 1,121 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday after the specialty chemicals company made a strong market debut on Tuesday, listing at a premium of 49 percent. With today’s rally, the stock has now gained a solid 84 percent against in just two trading sessions from its issue price of Rs 610 per share. The initial public offering of Ami Organics was subscribed 64.54 times. Analysts say that a strong listing coupled with extreme positive sentiment in small and midcap stocks has led to strong buying in Ami Organics. Ami Organics is focused on manufacturing advanced pharma intermediates (PI) for regulated/generic APIs and New Chemical Entities (NCE) and key starting materials for agrochemical and fine chemicals. The company has three manufacturing facilities situated in Gujarat with an aggregate installed capacity of 6060 Mtpa. Read more

Market rally would remain broad-based going ahead: Experts

Market rally would remain broad-based going ahead: Experts

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Markets have been trading sideways ahead of the meetings of the two major global central banks – the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – over the next couple of weeks. Market experts expect natural profit-taking to happen with rising markets, but do not see any meaningful correction unless there is a more aggressive taper stance by the US Fed. They are cautiously optimistic on markets for 2021, on surplus global liquidity, and benign interest rates. The US Federal Reserve (US Fed), prior to the pandemic, had an outstanding balance sheet size of $4.2 trillion as of December 2019, which doubled in size to $8.3 trillion. Likewise, the European Central Bank (ECB), which had a pre-pandemic balance sheet size of 4.7 trillion euros also saw a similar proportional increase in size to 8.2 trillion euros. This liquidity is providing support to asset inflation in high-risk asset classes, including emerging equities like India. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 476 points, Nifty at 17519.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 476 points, Nifty at 17519.45

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed at 58,723.20, up 476 points, or 0.82 percent while Nifty closed the day at 17,519.45, up 139 points, or 0.80 percent, pushing the benchmark indices to their record close on Wednesday. NTPC was the top performer, gaining over 7 percent, followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Titan, SBI, Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IndusInd Bank, Infosys. On the flip side, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Nestle India, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank were the top BSE Sensex losers. Nifty Media was down 1.55 percent, On the other hand, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty IT were the top gainers, up nearly 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively. Bank Nifty index gained 0.65 percent. The midcap pack ended the day 0.65 percent higher while the smallcap index added 0.86 percent.

Govt finally answered the distress call from the telecom sector with major reforms

Govt finally answered the distress call from the telecom sector with major reforms

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Central Government has finally answered the distress call from the telecom sector with a set of reforms that address some of the major grievances of the sector. The contentious definition of the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) has also been revamped with non-telecom revenue excluded from its purview. The telcos have contested the AGR definition and have been burdened with pending AGR dues. FDI reforms have also been announced and will boost investments in this capital-intensive sector. The move will help in bringing robustness to the sector and bring fresh investment to the sector. Read more

Zee Entertainment shares gains 40 percent on removal of directors from the board

Zee Entertainment shares gains 40 percent on removal of directors from the board

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Shares of Zee Entertainment zoomed in as much as 39.14% to Rs 260 apiece on Tuesday after top investors of the company have sought the removal of current Managing Director Punit Goenka and two independent directors Manish Chokhani and Ashok Kurien from the board. Invesco Developing Markets Fund and OFI Global China Fund LLC, which together hold 17.88 percent of the total paid-up share capital of the company, have demanded the removal of CEO Punit Goenka and have also sought the appointment of six independent directors. Invesco Developing Markets Fund and OFI Global China Fund LLC’s move to call an extraordinary general meeting seeking the removal of Goenka was a positive development for corporate governance, experts said. Chokhani and Kurien have submitted their resignations with immediate effect before the extraordinary general meeting (EGM). Read more

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to look into bottlenecks that push IT companies to register outside India

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to look into bottlenecks that push IT companies to register outside India

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Yesterday (13th Sept. 2021) said that she would look into bottlenecks that push SaaS companies to register outside India. Sitharaman interacted with industry representatives from CII and FICCI, where she heard requests and took feedback from various sectors. Entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu, a hub for the SaaS sector, urged the Finance Minister to look into issues that may hinder IT products which are set to lead to value creation, a report said. The founder of Kissflow, Suresh Sambandam, said that with a $1-trillion opportunity, the SaaS sector can play a key role in the government’s ambitions of reaching a $5-trillion economy. India, however, is losing out on wealth creation as entrepreneurs prefer to register the companies outside India due to various bottlenecks. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 69 points, Nifty at 17380.00

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 69 points, Nifty at 17380.00

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 69 points, or 0.12 percent, up at 58,247.09 while the Nifty finished with a gain of 25 points, or 0.14 percent, at 17,380, rising for the second time in the last three sessions.IndusInd bank was the top index performer, rising over 4 percent. It was followed by HCL Technologies, Bajaj-Auto, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, among others. On the flip side, Nestle India, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys were among the top BSE Sensex draggers. BSE Midcap index rallying 1.09 percent and the BSE Smallcap index 0.63 percent. Nifty Media index emerged to be the best performing sector on NSE today, with a gain of over 14 percent. Nifty Private Bank, IT, and Auto were among the top sectoral performers. Bank Nifty gained 0.39 percent, Nifty Auto 0.88 percent, Nifty Private Bank 1.03 percent. Nifty Metal declined the most, down 0.5 percent. Read more

Gaurav Gupta, Co-founder and head of supply of Zomato,quits

Gaurav Gupta, Co-founder and head of supply of Zomato,quits

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Gaurav Gupta, a co-founder, and head of supply of Zomato has quit the company. It may be recalled that Zomato made a public offering in July. "I am taking a new turn in my life and will be starting a new chapter, taking a lot from this defining chapter of my life – the last 6 years at Zomato. We have a great team now to take Zomato forward and it’s time for me to take an alternate path in my journey. I am very emotional as I write this and don’t think any words can do justice to how I am feeling right now," Gupta said in a company-wide email he sent earlier today. In response to the communique, Goyal responded with: "Thank you GG for everything you have helped Zomato achieve over the last few years. We have seen Zomato through great as well as terrible times together and brought it here today. There’s so much of our journey still ahead of us, and I am thankful that you are hanging your boots at a point where we have a great team and leadership to carry us forward." Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 192 points at 58,370 while NSE Nifty up 50 points at 17,400

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 192 points at 58,370 while NSE Nifty up 50 points at 17,400

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices today (14th Sept.2021) opened for trade on a firm note amid strong cues from global markets and hopes of continuity in easy RBI money policy following the latest inflation print. The BSE Sensex was up 192 points at 58,370 in the opening session while Nifty was up 50 points at 17,400. Sectorally, all indices gained with Nifty Media leading, up over 4.5 percent. The realty, financial, and pharma sectors also gained traction. The broader markets outperformed as both BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added over 0.6 percent each. Read more

Reliance slips 2 percent over delay in launch of JioPhone Next

Reliance slips 2 percent over delay in launch of JioPhone Next

Monday, September 13, 2021

Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) slipped 2 per cent at Rs 2,382.85 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Monday after the company's telecom arm Reliance Jio delayed the launch of its affordable smartphone, JioPhone Next, which was scheduled to take place on Ganesh Chaturthi, 10 September 2021. which was developed in partnership with Google, owing to the ongoing semiconductor shortage globally.Reliance Industries last week in its filing to exchanges informed that Jio Platforms Limited, a subsidiary of the company, said “JioPhone Next in advanced trials, with festive-season rollout to commence before Diwali”. Reliance Industries Ltd stock has hit a day’s high of Rs 2,430 apiece. Analysts say that post a strong rally in RIL stock, there is a small profit booking. Despite today’s decline, the stock has outperformed the market by surging 11 per cent in the past one month, Read more

IT stocks which can soar 15% despite being in the 'overbought' zone

IT stocks which can soar 15% despite being in the 'overbought' zone

Monday, September 13, 2021

The Nifty IT index was ruling nearly a percent higher today(13th Sept.2021), bucking the overall weak trend in the markets. shares of Mindtree were up 3 percent while Mphasis, Coforge, Wipro, and TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) gained between 0.7 percent and 2.2 percent. According to some analysts, the sector will continue to see re-rating in the near to medium term. "We believe current valuations will sustain driven by liquidity + TINA (there is no alternative) + FOMO (fear of missing out) factors. Also, with pricing power returning, the IT-services sector is closing in on FMCG fundamentals. Lastly, mid-caps will continue to trade at a premium to large-caps in the near to medium term, driven by a never-before outperformance in revenue growth relative to large-caps for at least the next two years," they said. Read more

Analysts see 19% upside in HUL (FMCG) stock on strong outlook, product mix

Analysts see 19% upside in HUL (FMCG) stock on strong outlook, product mix

Monday, September 13, 2021

After clocking a big rally, Hindustan Unilever shares may take a breather before hitting fresh record highs, according to some analysts. They are expecting up to 19 percent upside from current market levels, deriving comfort from the company’s long-term growth strategies, along with an increase in prices to protect margins. "The management, during its Annual Investor Meet, appeared upbeat on the medium-term growth outlook and maintained double-digit EPS growth. The commentary emphasized significant leverage on data analytics and technology across functions, which will be a competitive advantage, going ahead," said a report by Emkay Global Financial Services dated September 12. It, however, added that post the recent run-up, there is limited upside potential in the stock. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 127 points, Nifty at 17355.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 127 points, Nifty at 17355.30

Monday, September 13, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 127 points, or 0.22 percent, lower at 58,177.76 while the Nifty ended the day at 17,355.30, down 14 points, or 0.08 percent. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), HDFC Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank were among top index draggers. On the flip side, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Tech were top BSE Sensex leaders.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.3 per cent and 0.8 per cent higher, respectively, Nifty Metal gained 2 per cent while Bank Nifty fell 0.58 per cent, to end at 36,472. Healthy buying in the broader market kept overall market breadth in the favour of the buyers.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex quoted at 58,120.5 levels, down 189.5 points while NSE Nifty at 17,320,down 50 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex quoted at 58,120.5 levels, down 189.5 points while NSE Nifty at 17,320,down 50 points

Monday, September 13, 2021

Indian markets started on a tepid note today(13th September 2021), following a wobbly trade in the global markets. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 58,120.5 levels, down 189.5 points or 0.3 percent in early deals while the broader Nifty50 slipped below the 17,350-mark at 17,320, down 50 points. Individually, Reliance Industries slipped 1 percent after the company postponed the launch of JioPhone Next till Diwali amid chip shortage. That apart, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys, Nestle India were the other top losers. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded mixed. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 55 points, Nifty at 17369.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 55 points, Nifty at 17369.25

Thursday, September 9, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 55 points, or 0.09 percent, higher at 58,305.07 while Nifty settled with a gain of 16 points, or 0.09 percent, at 17,369.25 with a positive bias on September 9. Bharti Airtel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Nestle India, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finserv. Titan was the worst Sensex performer on Thursday, followed by Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank.BSE Midcap ended up 0.56 percent and the BSE smallcap 0.52 percent. Both indices also hit their respective all-time highs in today's session. Nifty Realty followed by Financial Services, Pharma and Bank were the top losers. On the other hand, Nifty Media, with a gain of 2.97 percent was the best performing index.

FRL-RIL deal: SC asks NCLT, CCI, Sebi not to pass final orders for 4 weeks

FRL-RIL deal: SC asks NCLT, CCI, Sebi not to pass final orders for 4 weeks

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Today (9th Sept.2021) The Supreme Court of India stayed all the proceedings before the Delhi High Court for four weeks related to the implementation of an award by Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator (EA) restraining Future Retail Ltd (FRL) from going ahead its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, in a consent order, also directed the statutory authorities like National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Competition Commission of India (CCI), and market regulator Sebi not to pass any final order related to the merger deal for next four weeks. It considered the statements of senior advocates Harish Salve and Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for FRL and Future Coupons Private Ltd (FCPL) respectively, that the arbitrator has reserved the final verdict in the case after hearing both sides. Read more

TCS partners with Avianca

TCS partners with Avianca

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Tata Consultancy Services' share price gained 1 percent on September 9 after Avianca, one of the leading airlines in South America, partnered with the IT firm to accelerate its journey to the cloud.TCS will modernize Avianca's IT infrastructure and build a new cloud-based digital core on Microsoft Azure. "Leveraging its deep domain knowledge of the airline industry and it will utilize its proprietary automation tools and accelerators to drive this transformation programs, TCS will help the airline migrate 129 core applications to the cloud and will also manage the new cloud estate," it said. Some of these tools are TCS Cloud Counsel, a digitized cloud candidature assessment toolset, and TCS Cloud Mason, which helps organizations rapidly define, design, and deploy cloud foundational platforms. The new digital core will provide an integrated environment that will enhance Avianca's business agility, operational resilience, adaptability, and future readiness. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 29 points, Nifty at 17353.50

Closing Bell: Sensex down 29 points, Nifty at 17353.50

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 29 points, or 0.05 percent, down at 58,250.26 while the Nifty settled 9 points, or 0.05 percent, lower at 17,353.50, amid losses in IT firms and index heavyweight Reliance Industries, even as gains in private lenders helped cap losses. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top index gainer, followed by NTPC, Titan, and Sun Pharma. Nestle India was the worst performer followed by Maruti, Bajaj Finserv, and Bajaj Auto. Nifty Bank, private bank, PSU bank, and financial services indices rose about a percent each. On the flip side, Nifty IT, down 0.78 percent, Nifty Media and Auto lost over 0.50 percent each, Nifty pharma indices ended in the red. The BSE Midcap index added 0.81 percent. It also touched a new high in trade today. Meanwhile, BSE Smallcap rose 0.55 percent.

Cabinet approves Rs 10,683-cr PLI scheme for textiles

Cabinet approves Rs 10,683-cr PLI scheme for textiles

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The cabinet today(8th September 2021) approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector with an aim to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. The decision was taken in a meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. The PLI scheme is for MMF (man-made fibre) apparel, MMF fabrics and ten segments/products of technical textiles with a budgetary outlay of Rs 10,683 crore. This scheme is part of the overall announcement of the scheme for 13 sectors made earlier during the Union Budget 2021-22, with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore. Incentives worth Rs 10,683 crore will be provided over 5 years, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur. The government expects investments of more than Rs 19,000 crore into the sector during the five-year period. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;BSE Sensex quoted at 58,212 level, down 67 points and Nifty dipped 14 points at 17,344 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;BSE Sensex quoted at 58,212 level, down 67 points and Nifty dipped 14 points at 17,344 levels

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

BSE Sensex traded lower today(8th September 2021) dragged by Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharma, and TCS. The index quoted at 58,212 level, down 67 points or 0.12 percent in early deals.It's NSE counterpart Nifty50, meanwhile, dipped 14 points at 17,344 levels. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were flat. On the global front, Japan's Nikkei gained 0.8 percent. On the flip side, South Korea's Kospi, Australia's ASX200, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipped up to 0.7 percent. Shares of telecom services provider caught investor fancy today with Bharti Airtel hitting a new high at Rs 684, up 2 percent, while Vodafone Idea jumped 7 percent to Rs 8.90 on the BSE in the intra-day trade, ahead of the Cabinet meeting scheduled later in the day. According to reports, the government may discuss a relief package for the stressed sector.

Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, lost only 17 points to end at 58,280 and Nifty closed at 17,356, down 21 points

Sensex snaps 3-day winning run, lost only 17 points to end at 58,280 and Nifty closed at 17,356, down 21 points

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

A volatile trade was witnessed on Dalal street (today(7th September 2021) as bulls and bears were caught in a fierce battle. Investors looked to lock in gains after a recent rally and a subdued global market mood but most dips were bought into, which left indices unchanged at close. The BSE Sensex lost only 17 points to end at 58,280. Meanwhile, NSE Nifty closed at 17,356, down 21 points. Both indices snapped their three-day winning streaks but did manage to hit new highs in intra-day deals (Sensex at 58,553 and Nifty at 17,437). In the 30-pack Sensex, 12 stocks ended in the green and 18 in the red. Bharti Airtel, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, and ITC, up between 1-3 percent, were the top gainers. Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, and HCL Tech on the other hand were the worst losers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile markets;BSE Sensex rose 112 points at 58,409 levels and Nifty at 17,420, up 42 points

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile markets;BSE Sensex rose 112 points at 58,409 levels and Nifty at 17,420, up 42 points

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Benchmark indices in India traded with tepid gains today(7th September 2021) amid muted global cues, supported by no negative domestic triggers. The BSE barometer of 30 shares rose 112 points, or 0.2 percent, at 58,409 levels in early deals while the NSE's Nifty50 held above the 17,400-mark at 17,420, up 42 points. Asian Paints, Tata Consumer Products, HUL, ITC, and Britannia lifted the benchmarks, rising up to 1 percent. On the downside, Wipro, BPCL, Coal India, and Sun Pharma capped gains. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.3 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively.

IRCTC zooms 97% from April low and now among 100 most valuable firms on BSE

IRCTC zooms 97% from April low and now among 100 most valuable firms on BSE

Monday, September 6, 2021

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) entered the top 100 most valuable listed companies' club after its stock hit a new high of Rs 3,041.20, up 6 percent on the BSE in intra-day trade today(6th Sept.2021). The stock has rallied 97 percent from its low of Rs 1,541 touched on April 19, 2021. With Rs 48,213 crore market capitalisation (market cap) as of 11:44 am, IRCTC stood at 95th position in the overall market cap ranking on the BSE, the exchange data shows. The state-owned company surpassed Colgate-Palmolive (India), Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Balkrishna Industries, ACC, and Bandhan Bank in the market cap ranking today. Read more

A unexpected bond rally sweeps over India

A unexpected bond rally sweeps over India

Monday, September 6, 2021

A rally in India’s sovereign bonds, fueled by mutual funds and overseas investors has left most Mumbai traders baffled at their sudden fortune. Yields dropped across the curve last week, with those on the benchmark 10-year bond declining ten basis points, the biggest weekly drop since April. Government debt auctions are finding buyers again, after a spate of earlier sales were canceled or rescued by underwriters. A rally in India’s sovereign bonds, fueled by mutual funds and overseas investors after weeks of indifference, has left most Mumbai traders baffled at their sudden fortune. Mutual funds turned net buyers with purchases of 151 billion rupees ($2.1 billion) of debt over the last 10 trading days. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Bull run extended;Indices at fresh peaks;BSE Sensex clocked 58,480 and Nifty hit a new lifetime high of 17,421

MARKET UPDATE:Bull run extended;Indices at fresh peaks;BSE Sensex clocked 58,480 and Nifty hit a new lifetime high of 17,421

Monday, September 6, 2021

Indian benchmark indices extended their bull-run and hit new peaks today(6th Sept.2021). The NSE Nifty50 surpassed the 17,400-mark and touched a new lifetime high of 17,421 while the S&P BSE Sensex clocked 58,480. Reliance Industries, up 2.7 percent, was the top-performing stock on the 30-share pack. It hit a new peak of Rs 2,454 apiece on the BSE. HUL, L&T, and M&M were the other gainers on the Sensex index. On the flipside, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Nestle India, and Tech M declined. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index hit a new record high of 24,562.5. The SmallCap index, meanwhile, claimed a new high of 27,502.

L&T Technology surges 9% on strong earnings projections

L&T Technology surges 9% on strong earnings projections

Friday, September 3, 2021

Shares of L&T Technology Services (LTTS) hit a new high of Rs 4,412.80, surging 9 percent on the BSE in the intra-day trade today(3rd Sept. 2021), after the management guided for $1.5 billion revenue and 18 percent earnings before interest tax (Ebit) margins by FY25 on the strong demand outlook. In the past three months, the stock has rallied 62 percent, as compared to an 11 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. The revenue guidance includes acquisitions while Ebit margin guidance takes into consideration elevated travel costs, continued investment in tech and manpower, and acquisitions. The management has indicated that digitization is driving accelerated spends in engineering, research, and development (ER&D) and should benefit it due to strong capabilities, multi-vertical presence, and solid wallet share. LTTS is expected to deliver strong revenue growth over the coming years.

HDFC Life to acquire Exide Life Insurance

HDFC Life to acquire Exide Life Insurance

Friday, September 3, 2021

The HDFC Life today(3rd Sept.2021) said it will acquire a 100 percent stake in Exide Life Insurance Company for Rs 6,887 crore from Exide Industries Ltd (EIL) and subsequently, it will be merged with HDFC Life, subject to regulatory approvals. This marks one of the first and the largest acquisitions in the life insurance space, which has 23 private players and one state-owned insurer - Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). Previously, HDFC Life had intended to acquire Max Life but the deal did not go through because of regulatory hurdles. Experts said this deal will, however, is not expected to face any such regulatory hurdles. Read more

Govt plans to bring a bill, Cryptos to be treated as commodity

Govt plans to bring a bill, Cryptos to be treated as commodity

Friday, September 3, 2021

The government is planning to define cryptocurrencies in the new draft bill that also proposes to compartmentalise virtual currencies on the basis of their use cases, according to some sources. Cryptocurrencies will be treated as an asset/commodity for all purposes, including taxation and as per user case — payments, investment, or utility. People in the know said only the cryptocurrencies that are covered under the government’s definition will be allowed to be traded in India. These crypto assets will then be taxed accordingly, said people aware of the development. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex valued past the 58,000 for the first time and Nifty hit a new peak of 17,300

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex valued past the 58,000 for the first time and Nifty hit a new peak of 17,300

Friday, September 3, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices, led by a positive global market setup, hit new record highs at opening tick today(3rd September 2021). The BSE Sensex valued past the 58,000 marks for the first time. It rose 200 points to 58,081. Meanwhile, NSE Nifty also hit a new peak of 17,300, up 55 points. Kotak Bank, Titan, RIL, and IndusInd Bank were the top gainers in the 30-pack index while HCL Tech, TCS, Nestle India, and Maruti were the top losers. Broader market indices rose in tandem with the benchmark. BSE Midcap and Smallcap were up between 0.4-0.5 percent. Globally, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eked out record finishes on Thursday, while the Dow also posted a modest gain after data showed the number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest since March 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.37 percent, the S&P 500 gained 0.28 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite added 0.14 percent. Read more

Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

Apple hit with antitrust case in India over in-app payments issues

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Apple Inc is facing an antitrust challenge in India for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the apps market by forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system. The allegations are similar to a case Apple faces in the European Union, where regulators last year started an investigation into Apple's imposition of an in-app fee of 30% for the distribution of paid digital content and other restrictions. The case was filed by a little-known, non-profit group that argues Apple's fee of up to 30% hurts competition by raising costs for app developers and customers, while also acting as a barrier to market entry. "The existence of the 30% commission means that some app developers will never make it to the market. This could also result in consumer harm," said the filing, which has been seen by Reuters. Read more

India's market capitalisation to GDP ratio hits 13-year high

India's market capitalisation to GDP ratio hits 13-year high

Thursday, September 2, 2021

The listed companies in India are worth 122 percent of India’s latest annualised gross domestic product (GDP) — the highest since December 2008, when it had hit an all-time high of around 150 percent. The ratio was 112 percent at the end of June and 103 percent at the end of March. India’s current market capitalisation (m-cap) to GDP ratio is nearly 55 percent higher than the 15-year median ratio of 79 percent. The combined m-cap of nearly 3,500 companies listed and actively traded on the BSE reached a new high of Rs 250 trillion on Tuesday and is up 120 percent since the end of March 2020, and 33 percent since the beginning of the current calendar year. This has created a wedge between stock valuations and India’s macroeconomic fundamentals. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:volatile market;BSE Sensex trading 85 points up at 57,500 levels and Nifty recliaimed 17,100 mark, up 50 points

MARKET UPDATE:volatile market;BSE Sensex trading 85 points up at 57,500 levels and Nifty recliaimed 17,100 mark, up 50 points

Thursday, September 2, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices witnessed volatility in opening trade amid a mixed global market setup and ahead of weekly F&O expiry. Indices gyrated between gains and losses. Eventually, Sensex managed to hold gains and was trading 85 points up at 57,500 levels while Nifty reclaimed 17,100 marks, up 50 points. DRL, Titan, and Ultratech were the top gainers in the Sensex pack and HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Power Grid were the worst laggards. In the broader markets, BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap were up 0.3 percent each. Shares in Asia-Pacific were in the red with Japan's Nikkei down 0.1 percent and Topix index down 0.3 percent. South Korea's Kospi dipped 0.65 percent, and the S&P/ASX 200 in Australia shed 1 percent. However, overnight, the S&P 500 closed marginally higher, up 0.031 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.33 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged as it declined 0.14 percent.

Shoppers Stop sells Crossword stores for Rs 41.6 cr

Shoppers Stop sells Crossword stores for Rs 41.6 cr

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Shares of Shoppers Stop surged 5.6 percent to Rs 254.5 apiece on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Wednesday after the company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary Crossword Bookstores to the owners of Agarwal Business House (ABH) for approximately ₹41.6 crores, as it seeks to focus on its core business, the company said on Tuesday.“Shoppers Stop has closed the sale of a controlling stake of its 100 percent subsidiary, Crossword Bookstores Limited to M/s. Dinesh Gupta, Aakash Gupta and Family (Owners of Agarwal Business House), Pune, pursuant to the share purchase agreement between Shoppers Stop and ABH signed on August 31, 2021,” the company said. Shoppers Stop expects to complete the divestment of a 51% stake within 15 days, and another 39% over the next 12 months, it added. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 214 points, Nifty at 17076.25

Closing Bell: Sensex down 214 points, Nifty at 17076.25

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 214.18 points or 0.37% at 57338.21, and the Nifty was down 55.90 points or 0.33% at 17076.3 as profit booking in metal and IT stocks. Asian Paints, Nestle India, Axis Bank, Titan Company, Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories, L7T, Bajaj-Auto, and IndusInd Bank were among the top BSE Sensex gainers. On the flip side, M&M, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Infosys, HCL tech, UltraTech Cement were the top index laggards. About 1461 shares have advanced, 1637 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index added 0.9 percent on the BSE and the BSE SmallCap index rose 0.22 percent. Nifty sectoral indices mostly ended in the green, except for Nifty Financial Services, Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma indices. metals and IT indices fell over 1 percent each. Bank Nifty gained 0,4 percent to settle at 36,574.30

Red-hot property stocks set for next leg of rally

Red-hot property stocks set for next leg of rally

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Recent weakness in India’s red-hot property stocks looks short-lived as record low-interest rates and an economic recovery from the pandemic fuel demand from an increasingly affluent middle class. That’s the view of analysts, who see large listed firms emerging as the biggest beneficiaries amid ongoing consolidation in the $200 billion sectors. India’s property market is rebounding after being in a down cycle for the last six years as a series of headwinds ranging from the pandemic, a bad-loan crisis, and a surprise 2016 cash ban hurt demand for new houses and apartments. Stronger sales and weak launches are leading to faster absorption of outstanding inventory and this favorable demand-supply situation has started to build a case for price increases, according to experts.

Use dips to add auto stocks despite chip shortage concerns

Use dips to add auto stocks despite chip shortage concerns

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

The shortage of semiconductors and chips has hit the Indian automobile sector hard and after Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki India has slashed output target for September due to a chip shortage. Yesterday (31st August 2021) Maruti Suzuki said that its vehicle production in September will tumble by 60 percent. The company, which had earlier cut down production at its Gujarat plant, said the chip shortage will hit production in Gurugram and Manesar plants, effectively forcing the automaker to cut production by 60 percent. Consequently, shares of the automaker declined 2 percent to Rs 6,700 on the BSE. The ripple effect dented other shares as well with stocks of M&M, Ashok Leyland, and TVS Motors slipping up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex traded at 57,679 level, up 126 points and Nifty at 17,176, up 44 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex traded at 57,679 level, up 126 points and Nifty at 17,176, up 44 points

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Indian benchmark indices came off highs but were trading in the green today(1st September 201) amid gains in realty, energy, FMCG, and auto stocks. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex traded at 57,679 level, up 126 points on the BSE while the broader Nifty50 was at 17,176, up 44 points. Earlier today, the indices hit new lifetime highs of 57,765.92 and 17,185.60, respectively. Axis Bank (up 3 percent), L&T, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, and Nestle India were the top gainers on the BSE barometer. On the contrary, HDFC (down 1 percent), Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, and Maruti Suzuki were the top laggards. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.7 percent each.

Kotak Bank to sell 20 cr shares of Airtel Payments to Bharti Enterprises

Kotak Bank to sell 20 cr shares of Airtel Payments to Bharti Enterprises

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Tuesday said that it will sell 20 crore shares held in Airtel Payments Bank (APBL) for a cash consideration of Rs 294 crore or more to Bharti Enterprises Ltd.A share purchase agreement has been executed by the bank for divestment of 20,00,00,000 equity shares (8.57 per cent stake) held by Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd in APBL. These shares were acquired for Rs 200 crore invested in tranches during calendar years 2016 and 2017, the bank said in a regulatory filing.The sale is expected to be completed by September 15 or before, for "cash consideration equal to or higher than ₹294.8 crore; to be determined in accordance with the terms of the share purchase agreement," it added. The bank said it does not require any governmental or regulatory approvals for the proposed transaction. Bharti Enterprises has received no objection from the RBI to enable execution of the proposed transaction, it said. This transaction does not constitute a related party transaction. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex gains 663 points, Nifty at 17132.20

Closing bell: Sensex gains 663 points, Nifty at 17132.20

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 662.63 points or 1.16% at 57,552.39, and the Nifty was up 201.20 points or 1.19% at 17,132.20. Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Titan Company, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), Asian Paints, and RIL, among others, were the top index gainers. On the flip side, Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were Sensex laggards. About 1434 shares have advanced, 1537 shares declined, and 105 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the green, with IT, power, healthcare, metal, oil & gas indices up 1 percent each, Nifty Bank index surged over 2 percent to settle at 36,348. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.8 percent each.

The economic toll from second wave of Covid-19 in last quarter is not as bad as feared

The economic toll from second wave of Covid-19 in last quarter is not as bad as feared

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The economic toll from a deadly second wave of Covid-19 that swept through India last quarter doesn’t appear to be as bad as feared, with analysts still seeing the nation pulling off the world’s fastest growth this year. A better-than-expected manufacturing performance and a milder hit to services, combined with a robust pace of vaccinations, have helped keep the annual growth outlook for the economy steady at 9.2%, according to a survey. That pace is the same seen in a poll last month and the quickest among major economies. “The economic damage appears to be less than previously expected,” said an expert.“With the second outbreak brought under control, a rapid recovery appears underway,” he said. Gross domestic product(GDP) grew 21% in the three months through June from a year ago, according to the median of 45 estimates compiled by Bloomberg, mainly as a bounce back from last year’s crash.

Nifty Bank at 5-month high; may lead next leg of the market rally

Nifty Bank at 5-month high; may lead next leg of the market rally

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

In the past few months, the Nifty Bank Index has consistently struggled to rise above the 36,000 marks. A move above the 36,497 levels, which is the five-month high for the index, can take it up further. The daily and weekly charts suggest that a breakout above the above-mentioned level can see the index hit the 37,000 marks and then record a new all-time high by crossing 37,708 levels. As long as the support of 35,750 is defended on a closing basis, the upside sentiment is likely to see more interest of market participants in bank stocks. One can easily expect a 10 -15 percent jump in the index within a short time. A quick analysis of the constituents of the index suggests that there is more headroom among most stocks. Among the lot, Punjab National Bank (PNB), Federal Bank, and IDFC First Bank can move up over 20 percent each from the current levels, the charts suggest. Read more

OLA could seek a valuation of more than $8 billion in the IPO and could lodge a filing in October

OLA could seek a valuation of more than $8 billion in the IPO and could lodge a filing in October

Monday, August 30, 2021

The 11-year-old Ola would be joining the group of Indian startups that are ready to tap the IPO market in the coming months. Paytm, the country’s leader in digital payments, Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce giant controlled by Walmart Inc., and digital education startup Byju’s are also preparing for their first-time share sales, Bloomberg News has reported. Ola has selected banks including Citigroup Inc. and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. to manage its Mumbai initial public offering that could raise about $1 billion, according to reliable sources. The company, backed by SoftBank Group Corp. and Tiger Global Management, has also picked Morgan Stanley for the listing. The Bangalore-based startup could seek a valuation of more than $8 billion in the IPO and could lodge a filing as soon as October, according to sources.

India will continue to be a favoured investment destination

India will continue to be a favoured investment destination

Monday, August 30, 2021

India will continue to be a favoured investment destination like we have seen in the last 20 years. Markets have probably discounted a gradual tapering by the US Fed. Recently, small caps and commodities did correct more than large caps. However, keeping the short-term reactions aside, the impact of any taper really depends on the circumstances under which the US Fed starts tapering, according to some analysts. The upside potential in large caps is probably in single-digit percentages. As far as small and mid-caps are concerned, valuations are stretched after the super run of the past 12 months and for the first time in over a decade, the mid-cap indices’ valuations are at a premium to large-caps. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 765 points, Nifty at 16931.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 765 points, Nifty at 16931.05

Monday, August 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 765.04 points or 1.36% at 56,889.76, and the Nifty was up 225.80 points or 1.35% at 16,931, hits fresh milestones on Monday as Jerome Powell's speech last Friday, suggesting no interest rate hike in the near future, boosted risky assets. Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, Titan Company, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), Asian Paints, and RIL, among others, were the top index gainers. On the flip side, Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) were Sensex laggards. Barring the Nifty IT index, all the sectoral indices ended in the green. Nifty Bank index surged over 2 percent, the Nifty Metal index advanced 2.5 percent, followed by the Nifty Realty, Pharma, and Bank indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 1.7 per cent and 1.5 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex hit a new high of 56,544.35 and Nifty touched 16,836 levels

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex hit a new high of 56,544.35 and Nifty touched 16,836 levels

Monday, August 30, 2021

Indian equities scaled new record peaks in early deals today(30th August 2021) as Jerome Powell's speech last Friday suggested interest rate hike in the US could be later than previously thought. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex hit a new high of 56,544.35 while the Nifty50 touched 16,836 levels. Both the indices later scaled down to 56,458 and 16,803 levels, up 333 points and 98 points, respectively. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1 percent each. Shares of Bharti Airtel gained 1.9 percent and traded at Rs 605.5 on the BSE in the intra-day trade today after the telecom services provider announced a Rs 21,000-crore rights issue. The stock hit an intra-day low of Rs 591.10 after opening at Rs 597.75. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.69 percent at 56,513 points at 09:35 am.

Thermax gains 4% after subsidiary wins Rs 293-crore order

Thermax gains 4% after subsidiary wins Rs 293-crore order

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Shares of Thermax gained 4 percent at Rs 1,418.55 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after Thermax Babcock and Wilcox Energy Solutions (TBWES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, wins Rs 293-crore order for a boiler package comprising 3 x Oil & Gas fired boilers on EPC basis for a refinery and petrochemical complex in western India. The scope of supply includes design, manufacture, installation, erection, commissioning and testing of the 3 x oil & gas fired boilers. The turnkey project encompasses civil, structural, mechanical, E & I controls work.“TBWES has won the order in this competitive bidding project owing to its proven product experience, compliance to quality standards, manufacturing and EPC capabilities,” said Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEO, Thermax. Read more

Closing bell Sensex ends flat gains 4.89 points, Nifty at 16636.90

Closing bell Sensex ends flat gains 4.89 points, Nifty at 16636.90

Thursday, August 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 4.89 points or 0.01% at 55,949.10, and the Nifty was up 2.20 points or 0.01% at 16,636.90. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HCL tech, Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto were top BSE Sensex gainers. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation of India, Titan Company, Axis Bank were top index losers. About 1578 shares have advanced, 1372 shares declined, and 105 shares are unchanged. The metals pack bled the most, down 1.3 percent, followed by the PSB Index down 0.8 percent. On the upside, the Nifty FMCG index rose 0.58 percent. Oil & gas, realty and power indices ended in the green. Both, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.3 percent each. India VIX gained marginally to end at 13.54.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat down 14.77 points, Nifty at 16634.65

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat down 14.77 points, Nifty at 16634.65

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 14.77 points or 0.03% at 55,944.21, and the Nifty was up 10.10 points or 0.06% at 16,634.70, scaled fresh lifetime highs in the intra-day deals, they failed to hold on to their gains and ended flat. TCS was the top gainer followed by Infosys, Reliance Industries, and HUL. On the other hand, Bajaj Finserv was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Titan, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel. About 1941 shares have advanced, 1180 shares declined, and 107 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT index gained 0.7 percent while the Nifty Realty index slipped 0.8 percent, pharma, bank, and auto-ended in red while all other sectoral indices ended higher with the power and oil & gas indices up 1 percent each.The BSE MidCap index closed 0.6 percent higher while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.7 percent. India VIX was up 3 percent by the close.

Bajaj Finserv gets Sebi nod to set up mutual fund

Bajaj Finserv gets Sebi nod to set up mutual fund

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Finserv hit a new high of Rs 16,582, up 8 per cent on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Tuesday, after the company said it has received an in-principle approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for sponsoring a mutual fund. The company would also be setting an Asset Management Company (AMC).“Accordingly, the company would be setting up an Asset Management Company (AMC) and the Trustee Company, directly or indirectly i.e., itself or through its subsidiary in accordance with applicable SEBI Regulations and other applicable laws," Bajaj Finserv said in an exchange filing. The market-capitalisation (m-cap) of Bajaj Finserv is now more than Rs 2.6 lakh crore, while that of Bajaj Finance breached the Rs 4.2-lakh crore mark. Bajaj Finserv is focused on lending, asset management, wealth management and insurance services. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 400 points,Nifty ends above 16,600

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 400 points,Nifty ends above 16,600

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 403.19 points or 0.73% at 55,958.98, and the Nifty was up 128.10 points or 0.78% at 16,624.60 as US FDA approval of Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine boosted world stocks. Bajaj Finserv was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance. Nestle India was the top loser in the Sensex pack followed by Infosys, HDFC, and HCL Technologies. About 2067 shares have advanced, 969 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settled 1.5 per cent and 1.7 per cent higher, respectively.Bank Nifty gained 1.67 percent. Among sectors, except IT and FMCG, all other sectoral indices ended in the green.India VIX closed with losses

HCL Tech gains 5% on signing contract with reinsurers Munich Re

HCL Tech gains 5% on signing contract with reinsurers Munich Re

Monday, August 23, 2021

Shares of HCL Technologies surged 5 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 1,168 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Monday, after the company said it has signed a contract with Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, to create a next generation digital workplace for its workforce. The Indian IT major said that building on its strategic digital transformation partnership with Munich Re, HCL will modernize and standardize workplace services for more than 16,000 employees in 40 countries. The company further said it will adopt a “global” strategy to support Munich Re’s global workforce in multiple languages, including German, Spanish and Mandarin, from near-shore locations. HCL will also implement a highly personalized service desk solution and leverage the power of automation and self-service capabilities to improve efficiency and enhance employee user experiences, the company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 226 points, Nifty at 16496.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 226 points, Nifty at 16496.45

Monday, August 23, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 226.47 points or 0.41% at 55555.79, and the Nifty was up 46 points or 0.28% at 16496.50 led by quality large-cap stocks.HCL Tech was the top Sensex gainer, followed by TCS, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India, and Bharti Airtel. Mahindra & Mahindra was the worst Sensex constituents followed by Bajaj Auto, Ultratech Cement, Power Grid, and ITC. About 745 shares have advanced, 2438 shares declined, and 135 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT index gained 1.7 percent each and Bank Nifty gained 0.26% while metal, auto, and PSU bank indices lost 0.5-1.5 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped 0.9 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively.

Indian stock market likely to underperform: Chris Wood

Indian stock market likely to underperform: Chris Wood

Friday, August 20, 2021

Indian stock markets are likely to underperform their global peers in case of a global risk-off triggered by a taper scare, believes Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies. Yet, he remains structurally positive and has hiked allocation to Indian equities by two percentage points (2 ppt). Currently, 31 percent of Wood's Asia ex-Japan thematic equity portfolio for long-only absolute-return investors is in India and includes marquee names such as Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Godrej Properties, and ICICI Bank. The major risk to Indian equities, according to him, is the arrival of a new Covid variant, which he says the country shares with the rest of the world. The other risk, according to him, is a change in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) dovish policy.

Sensex falls amid global sell-off

Sensex falls amid global sell-off

Friday, August 20, 2021

Indian stocks tanked today (20th August 2021) following their global peers as the fear of earlier-than-expected Fed tapering set off a selling spree. Barring select names in the IT sector, all sectoral indices traded in the red. Metals were among the worst hit as they also dealt with plunging iron ore and other metal futures prices. India VIX, barometer of volatility, surged nearly The 30-share Sensex index declined 300 points, or 0.4 percent, and closed at 55,329 levels on Friday while the Nifty50 index ended at 16,451 levels, down 118 points or 0.7 percent. Both the indices had hit intra-day lows of 55,014 and 16,376, respectively, earlier today(20th August 2021). Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 300 points, Nifty at 16450.50

Closing Bell:Sensex down 300 points, Nifty at 16450.50

Friday, August 20, 2021

At close, Sensex was down 300.17 points or 0.54% at 55329.32, and the Nifty down 118.30 points or 0.71% at 16450.50 after minutes released by the US Federal Reserve suggested tapering of the Fed's stimulus plan by late 2021. Besides, the rampant spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19 and faltering global growth worried investors. Tata Steel was the worst Sensex performer, followed by the State Bank of India, Dr. Reddy’s Laboaratories, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. HUL was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Asian Paints, Nestle India, and Bajaj Finance. About 728 shares have advanced, 2407 shares declined, and 117 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index cracked 6 percent while the FMCG index rose 2 percent. Bank Nifty fell 1.46%. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 2 percent each. India VIX soared 8.6% to closed at 14 levels.

Is the market for IPO in India is turning wild?

Is the market for IPO in India is turning wild?

Thursday, August 19, 2021

The amount of money raised in IPOs this year in India has reached $8.8 billion, already surpassing the totals of the past three years. At the current pace, 2021 would exceed the all-time record of $11.8 billion. Founders, bankers, lawyers, and advisers are racing to cash in on fervent demand for fresh public offerings. The performance of recent IPOs, such as Zomato, has fed the enthusiasm. Newly listed Indian stocks are beating the benchmark Nifty 50 Index by more than 40 percentage points this year, the biggest gap in seven years. Oyo Hotels & Homes Pvt started work last week on its draft prospectus and aims to file in October, according to people familiar with the matter. The ride-hailing leader Ola and fintech startup Pine Labs Pvt have also begun talks with investment bankers, according to other people aware of the situation. Read more

Rally had sustained through 2020 and the second wave and was “not a blip”.FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rally had sustained through 2020 and the second wave and was “not a blip”.FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman does not agree with the sentiment that there is a disconnect between the stock market's current run and the real economy. She said the rally had sustained through 2020 and the second wave and was “not a blip”. “Stretched valuations of financial assets pose risks to financial stability. Banks and financial intermediaries need to be cognisant of these risks and spillovers in an interconnected financial system,” wrote Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das in the Financial Stability Report earlier this year. Read more

Jubilant Food share hits new high, gains 35 percent in a month

Jubilant Food share hits new high, gains 35 percent in a month

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Shares of Jubilant FoodWorks gained 7 percent intraday and hit a new high of Rs 4166.40 on the BSE on Wednesday on strong growth prospects. The stock price of the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) company rallied over 34% in the past month due to robot quarterly performance in the first quarter of FY22 (Q1FY22) and healthy growth prospects. Jubilant Foodworks Ltd, operates three international brands, Domino’s Pizza, Dunkin' Donuts, and Popeyes. Jubilant FoodWorks aims to “transform itself into a food-tech powerhouse” after reporting a robust recovery from the second COVID wave, the company said. For Q1FY21, JFL reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 69.06 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, It had posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 74.47 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. Its revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at Rs 893.19 crore as compared to Rs 388.41 crore in the corresponding period last year Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 163 points, Nifty at 16568.85

Closing Bell:Sensex down 163 points, Nifty at 16568.85

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 162.78 points or 0.29% at 55629.49, and the Nifty was down 45.80 points or 0.28% at 16568.80 amid weekly F&O expiry, aggravated by profit-booking in financial, metal, and select auto stocks, dragged benchmarks in the red on Wednesday. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India, IndusInd Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) were top BSE Sensex laggards. On the flip side, Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India were top gainers. About 1037 shares have advanced, 2067 shares declined, and 110 shares are unchanged. the Nifty metal and bank indices fall 0.8 percent each, while buying was seen in the FMCG, pharma, and PSU Bank names. BSE midcap rose 0.26 percent and smallcap indices were down 0.18 percent.

India's GDP likely to grow 13-23% in first quarter

India's GDP likely to grow 13-23% in first quarter

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Indian GDP growth is estimated by the economists to grow in the range of 13.1-23 percent for the first quarter (Q1) of this fiscal year. The index of industrial production (IIP) would take into account 45 percent of manufacturing while the rest will be corporate data, he said. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, the chief economic advisor to the SBI group, said: “Our preliminary estimates suggest that GDP growth could be in the range of 17-18 percent for Q1.” However, he said ideally one should look at the gross value added (GVA) numbers because the GDP numbers were likely to be bolstered by strong tax collection in Q1. Net product taxes, which take out subsidies, are added to GVA to arrive at GDP. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;BSE Sensex up 45 points at 55,628 levels and Nifty at 16,572 level, up 9 points

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;BSE Sensex up 45 points at 55,628 levels and Nifty at 16,572 level, up 9 points

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Indian equities were volatile today(17th August 2021) amid tepid gains in Asian markets and stretched valuations back home. The headline S&P BSE Sensex was up 45 points at 55,628 levels while the Nifty50 index was at 16,572 level, up 9 points. Both the indices hit new all-time highs of 55,688.5 and 16,591 levels, respectively. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were mildly below the flatline. Sectorally, markets looked defensive with pharma and FMCG stocks in the green and cyclical like banks and auto in the red.

HDFC Bank plans to raise funds via AT-1 bonds from overseas market

HDFC Bank plans to raise funds via AT-1 bonds from overseas market

Monday, August 16, 2021

HDFC Bank on Monday said the bank plans to raise capital by additional tier- I (AT1) bonds in the overseas market to fund its business growth. The bank is expected to raise up to USD 1 billion from these dollar-denominated bonds. “We had informed the stock exchanges that the Board of Directors of HDFC Bank in its meeting held on July 17, 2021, is contemplating raising of long term funds through the issuance of $ Basel III Compliant Additional Tier 1 Bonds (Notes), in the international markets, subject to market conditions,” it said in its filing. An offering memorandum (OM) has been prepared and shall be made available to the prospective investors in relation to the contemplated issue of notes, it said. The notes will not be offered or sold in India under the applicable laws, including the Companies Act, 2013, as amended from time to time, it added. Read more

RIL gains on reports of Aramco eyeing stake buy in its O2C business

RIL gains on reports of Aramco eyeing stake buy in its O2C business

Monday, August 16, 2021

RIL shares were up nearly 3 percent at Rs 2,202 on the BSE in intra-day trade today(16th August 2021) on a report that Saudi Aramco is in advanced talks for an all-stock deal to acquire a stake in the company’s oil refining and chemicals (O2C) business. The stock of the Mukesh Ambani-led RIL was trading at its highest level since June 24, 2021. It had hit a record high of Rs 2,368.80 on September 19, 2020. The Middle Eastern energy firm is discussing the purchase of roughly 20 percent stake in the Reliance unit for about $20 billion to $25 billion in Aramco’s shares, Bloomberg reported quoting the people with knowledge of the matter. RIL could reach an agreement with Aramco as soon as the coming weeks, the report suggested. Meanwhile, in the past week, the stock of RIL has outperformed the market by gaining 5.5 percent, as compared to a 2.2 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.

Vehicle scrappage policy, Ola e-scooter: How to trade key auto stocks

Vehicle scrappage policy, Ola e-scooter: How to trade key auto stocks

Monday, August 16, 2021

Last weekend the government notified vehicle scrappage policy and Ola launched its e-scooter. In this backdrop following are the tips for the trading of auto stocks: 1. Maruti Suzuki India The shares of Maruti Suzuki India are trading below both the major moving averages i.e 200-days moving average (DMA) and 200-weekly moving average (WMA) placed at Rs 7,215 and Rs 7,293 levels, respectively. This breakdown shows a negative bias that may lead to bearish sentiment in the days ahead, if crucial support of Rs 6,758 is broken, which is its 100-WMA. The immediate support comes in at Rs 6,900 and then Rs 6,850 levels. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 145.29 points, Nifty at 16563.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 145.29 points, Nifty at 16563.05

Monday, August 16, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 145.29 points or 0.26% at 55582.58, and the Nifty was up 33.90 points or 0.21% at 16563. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finance, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, and HDFC. Maruti Suzuki was the worst-performing Sensex constituent followed by Bajaj Auto, Power Grid, Ultratech Cement, and State Bank of India. About 1146 shares have advanced, 2068 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged.only Nifty Metal, FMCG, and Financial Services witnessed buying and gained 1 percent while Nifty Media, PSU Bank, and Auto indices faced selling pressure. Volatility also surged as India VIX rose 3.6 percent to 13.45. The BSE Smallcap index lost 0.57 percent and the BSE Midcap index shed 0.18 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex at 55,357 levels, down 81 points and Nifty down 23 points at 16.505 levels

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex at 55,357 levels, down 81 points and Nifty down 23 points at 16.505 levels

Monday, August 16, 2021

Indian benchmark equities were slipped today(16th August 2021), in line with Asian markets. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was at 55,357 levels, down 81 points or 0.15 percent, while the Nifty50 defended 16,500-mark, down 23 points at 16.505 levels. The Nifty Metal and Auto indices were the only indices in the green. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were down 0.1 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively. Globally, Japan's Nikkei slipped 2 percent, Australia's ASX 200 fell 0.4 percent, and MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan traded flat. South Korea’s markets are closed on Monday for a holiday. Read more

Bharti Airtel concludes spectrum trading agreement with Jio

Bharti Airtel concludes spectrum trading agreement with Jio

Friday, August 13, 2021

Shares of Bharti Airtel hit a new record high of Rs 638.60, on the BSE in the intra-day trade today(13th August 2021), after the company announced the closure of its agreement with Reliance Jio Infocomm to transfer the 'Right to Use' of Airtel's 800 MHz spectrum in three circles to Jio. Bharti Airtel in a statement said the company has received Rs 1,004.8 crore from Jio for the proposed transfer. In addition, Jio will assume future liabilities of Rs 469.3 crore relating to the spectrum, the company said. In the past month, the stock of Bharti Airtel has outperformed the market by surging 20 percent, as compared to a 4.8 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. Read more

Are we heading into second phase of bull market?

Are we heading into second phase of bull market?

Friday, August 13, 2021

A very important trait of any bull market is that it should have a very good breadth. as of now large caps, midcaps, small-cap all have been doing well. Almost all sectors and even the biggest laggards are doing well and that is very positive. We are staring at two parallel markets. Nifty at an all-time high, blue sky. But there are dark clouds over mid and small-cap stocks. We just need to take a step back and understand the price action that has led up to this move. If you take the Covid bottom in March 2020, from there the small-cap index has been up 233% and the Nifty is up 116% or 118%. What has happened is that from the base, the small caps have outperformed the Nifty. If that is taken into perspective, it is very logical that at some point in time, the large caps need to catch up or the small caps need to rest. Read more

Larsen & Toubro Gains On Bagging Order From Technip Energies

Larsen & Toubro Gains On Bagging Order From Technip Energies

Friday, August 13, 2021

Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) gained 2.8 percent and hit a record high of Rs.1,676, on the BSE in intra-day trade on Friday, after the company’s heavy engineering arm won an order for Oxidation Reactor from Technip Energies-India, which develops indigenous technology for the critical equipment."This order for the technologically critical Titanium Clad Reactor is for a Public Sector Petrochemical project for Purified Terephthalic Acid plant. The scope of supply involves Design, Material Procurement, fabrication, inspection, and testing of Reactor meeting the Licensors stringent quality requirements," Larsen & Toubro said. This order marks the opening of multiple avenues for L&T Heavy Engineering for critical titanium-clad reactors in both domestic and global markets. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 593 points, Nifty at 16529.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 593 points, Nifty at 16529.10

Friday, August 13, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 593.31 points or 1.08% at 55,437.29, and the Nifty was up 164.70 points or 1.01% at 16,529.10 lifted benchmark indices to fresh all-time highs. Tata Consumer Products emerged as the top gainer, followed by TCS, LT, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC, RIL, and ITC. Power Grid was the worst Sensex performer followed by Dr Reddy’s. IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance. About 1412 shares have advanced, 1583 shares declined, and 81 shares are unchanged. Except for pharma, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with the IT index added 1 percent. The MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped 0.06 percent and 0.01 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex claimed new record high of 55,138 and Nifty zoomed to 16,462

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex claimed new record high of 55,138 and Nifty zoomed to 16,462

Friday, August 13, 2021

Indian equities hit fresh lifetime highs today(13th August 2021) despite subdued global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex claimed a new record high of 55,138 while the Nifty50 index zoomed to 16,462. Tata Consumer Products, Hindalco, TCS, Bajaj Auto, ITC, and BPCL were the top Nifty gainers In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap index were up 0.3 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively. Shares of Globus Spirits were locked in the upper circuit for the fifth straight trading day, up 5 percent at Rs 941, also its new high on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) today after the promoter and institutional investors bought a stake in the company through the open Read more

BSE has sought to cap the price movement of select scrips, especially the mid-, small-cap segments

BSE has sought to cap the price movement of select scrips, especially the mid-, small-cap segments

Thursday, August 12, 2021

A quick calendar year-to-date price check on the stocks from the categories put under 'Add-on Price Band Framework' by the BSE reveals a total of 210 stocks have seen their market price more than double. This may be the reason for the BSE to cap the price movement of select scrips, especially the mid-, small-cap segments, traded on the exchange. Stocks like SC Agrotech, Adinath Textiles, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Steel Strips Infrastructure, Unistar Multimedia, Texel Industries, Raja Bahadur International, and Hindustan Everest Tools from the BSE's X and XT group have rallied over 500 percent during this period.

Bata India gains 5 percent, Q1 loss narrows to Rs 69 crores

Bata India gains 5 percent, Q1 loss narrows to Rs 69 crores

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Footwear maker's Bata India shares gained 5 percent and hit a 52-week high of Rs 1754.80 on the BSE in intra-day session on Thursday after the company reported narrowing of consolidated net loss to Rs 69.47 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 100.88 crore for the same period of 2020-21, Bata India said in a BSE filing. The firm’s operating revenue grew 98 percent to Rs 267 crore on a low base of Rs 135 crore that it has reported in the year-ago period. While revenues have almost doubled year-on-year to Rs 267.04 crore, helped by a favorable base, sales are still 70% lower than Q1FY20. "Sales across retail outlets remained largely subdued, owing to the second wave of COVID-19 infections and ensuing lockdowns. However, sales through e-commerce platforms continued to remain robust and witnessed an uptick despite the restrictions," Total expenses were higher at Rs 371.61 crore as compared with Rs 321.85 crore in the year-ago period. Read more

India’s largest fund house has waved the red flag on the country’s stock market

India’s largest fund house has waved the red flag on the country’s stock market

Thursday, August 12, 2021

SBI Mutual Fund, India’s largest mutual fund asset manager, has waved the red flag on the country’s stock market. The asset manager, which manages assets worth more than Rs 5 lakh crore, is concerned over the prospects of returns from the Indian equities going ahead, because of the euphoria on display in the primary market and among retail investors. “Primary market activity is flashing warning signs. Such level of activity is normally associated with euphoria (in the market),” Dinesh Balachandran, fund manager at SBI Mutual Fund said at the launch of the SBI Balanced Advantage Fund yesterday(11th August 2021). Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 16364.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 300 points, Nifty at 16364.40

Thursday, August 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 318.05 points or 0.58% at 54843.98, and the Nifty was up 82.10 points or 0.50% at 16364.40 supported by the IT and PSU Banking names. Power Grid Corporation of India, ITC, M&M, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Bajaj-Auto, HDFC Bank were top Sensex gainers. Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank were among the top index laggards. About 2314 shares have advanced, 816 shares declined, and 113 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT index advanced nearly 2 percent on the NSE today while the PSU bank index added 1.3 percent. All other sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Pharma index down 1 percent, other indices gained up to 0.7 percent. The BSE MidCap index quoted 1.07 percent higher and the BSE SmallCap index was up 1.97 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 80 points at 54,600 levels and Nifty hovered around 16,312-mark, up 30 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 80 points at 54,600 levels and Nifty hovered around 16,312-mark, up 30 points

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Indian equities made a cautious start today(12th July 2021), after a roller-coaster session yesterday, on the back of gains in auto, metal, and PSU bank stocks. The BSE Sensex index was up 80 points at 54,600 levels while the Nifty50 hovered around 16,312-mark, up 30 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading higher, up 0.28 percent and 1 percent, respectively. Key companies like Ashok Leyland, Aurobindo Pharma, Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp, IRCTC, NMDC, Natco Pharma, Oil India, Page Industries, Power Finance, BPCL, and Tata Steel are slated to post their quarterly earnings today.

Manappuram Finance shares decline 15 percent after Q1 result

Manappuram Finance shares decline 15 percent after Q1 result

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Shares of Manappuram Finance slipped 15 percent at Rs 163.45 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Wednesday after the company reported consolidated profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 436.90 crore, The company has posted Rs 368.11 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2020, up 18.7 percent year on year (YoY), but down 8 percent quarter on quarter (QoQ) for the quarter ended June 2021 (Q1FY22). The company missed street’s expectations due to lower net interest income (NII) in the first quarter of the financial year 2021-22 (April-June). Income from operations was up by 3.4 percent to Rs 1,565 crore in Q1FY22 as against Rs 1,513 crore in Q1FY21, Manappuram Finance said in a regulatory filing. The gold loan book declined 13 percent QoQ to Rs 16,500 crore and gold holdings slipped 11 percent QoQ to 58.1 tonnages. Its assets under management (AUM) hit a six-quarter low. Read more

Closing Bell: Market ends flat, Nifty at 16282.25

Closing Bell: Market ends flat, Nifty at 16282.25

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 28.73 points or 0.05% at 54525.93, and the Nifty was up 2.20 points or 0.01% at 16282.30. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Power Grid, and Reliance Industries. On the other end of the table, Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top loser, followed by Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharma, and Nestle India. About 1007 shares have advanced, 2123 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index was the top gainer, up 3.14 percent, the energy index rose over 1 percent, while the Nifty Pharma index was the top laggard, down 1.5 percent. The BSE SmallCap index, which was down over 3 percent at one point during the day, ended just 0.83 percent lower. The BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, closed 0.22 percent down.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex skidded 165 points to trade at 54,390 levels and Nifty gave up 16,250 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex skidded 165 points to trade at 54,390 levels and Nifty gave up 16,250 levels

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

In Indian markets, an across-the-board selloff hit Street today(11th August 2021), erasing early morning gains. At the headline level, BSE Sensex skidded 165 points to trade at 54,390 levels while the Nifty50 gave up 16,250 levels. The broader markets, too, succumbed to profit-booking. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 1.5 percent and 2.5 percent, respectively. Around 300 companies including Bata India, Cadila Healthcare, Endurance Tech, New India Assurance, Antony Waste Handling Cell, Bajaj Electricals, HEG, IDFC, India Cement, VIP Industries, and Pidilite are slated to post their quarterly earnings today.

Stocks of some battery makers can jump up to 25%

Stocks of some battery makers can jump up to 25%

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

RIL has forayed into Lithium-ion battery biz through stake buy in US company. Stocks of traditional battery makers can jump up to 25, according to analysts. 1. Amara Raja Batteries Limited Likely target: Rs 774 and Rs 840 Upside potential: 4.50% to 12% To break out on the upside, the counter needs to firmly close above the 50-days moving average (DMA), which is currently placed at Rs 740 levels. Only upon conquering the resistance, the stock may see head towards Rs 774 and then Rs 840 levels, which are its 100-DMA and 200-DMA, respectively. The current trend suggests that the scrip is making an effort to cross the 50-DMA. Read more

Coal India quarterly result

Coal India quarterly result

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The country's largest coal mining company, Coal India reported a 52.4 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,174 crore for the quarter ended June, which was below analysts’ expectations. Profit was estimated at Rs 3,805 crore on revenue of Rs 24,400 crore for the June quarter, according to the average estimates of analysts polled by CNBC. It was Rs 2,080 crore in the year-ago period. Consolidated revenue from operations increased 36.8 percent year-on-year to Rs 25,282.1 crore in Q1FY22, with offtake (raw coal) rising sharply by 32.8 percent YoY to 160.44 million tonnes. The company also saw a sharp rise in expenses during the quarter led by raw material costs. Coal India’s consolidated total expenses in the reported quarter jumped 31.3 percent on year to Rs 21,626.5 crore. The state-owned coal mining firm produced 123.98 million tonnes of raw coal in Q1FY22, increasing compared to 121.04 million tonnes of production in the corresponding period last fiscal. Read more

Midcap and Smallcap stocks down;24 stocks freeze at lower circuits

Midcap and Smallcap stocks down;24 stocks freeze at lower circuits

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Today (10th August 2021) shares of mid and small-cap companies came under pressure, falling by up to 18 percent on the BSE amid profit booking. At 02:04 pm, the S&P BSE Midcap index and the S&P BSE Smallcap index were down 1 percent and 2 percent, respectively. In comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.23 percent at 54,527 points. With today's fall, mid-and small-cap indices have corrected 3.3 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively from their respective all-time highs touched on August 4, 2021. Prior to that, the S&P BSE Midcap index had rallied 29 percent, and the S&P BSE Smallcap index had zoomed 48 percent in the calendar year 2021. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 200 points, Nifty at 16280.10

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 200 points, Nifty at 16280.10

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 151.81 points or 0.28% at 54554.66, and the Nifty was up 21.80 points or 0.13% at 16280.10 after falling from record-high levels on Tuesday. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Titan Company, Bajaj Finance, M&M, State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank were top Sensex gainers. Power Grid Corporation of India, Nestle India, Bajaj-Auto, HUL, ITC were top index losers. About 679 shares have advanced, 2401 shares declined, and 98 shares are unchanged. Barring the Nifty FMCG index, all the sectoral indices were trading in the green. Bank Nifty was up 0.58 percent at 36,238.80. Nifty Financial Services index gained 0.7 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices bled 1 percent and 2 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 260 points to trade at 54,662 levels and Nifty hovering above 16,300-mark, up 60 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 260 points to trade at 54,662 levels and Nifty hovering above 16,300-mark, up 60 points

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Indian equities picked pace today(10th August 2021), amid mixed global signals, propelled by gains in consumer durables, bank, and realty stocks. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex added 260 points, or 0.48 percent, to trade at 54,662 levels while the Nifty50 index was hovering above the 16,300-mark, up 60 points. In the broader market space, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained up to 0.2 percent. More than 200 companies including Zomato, Coal India, Lupin, Power Grid Corporation of India, Ashoka Buildcon, Deepak Fertilisers, Eveready Industries, KIMS, Max Financial Services, Motherson Sumi Systems, and Whirlpool of India are slated to post their quarterly earnings today.

Rolex rings lists at 1250 39 percent jump over IPO price

Rolex rings lists at 1250 39 percent jump over IPO price

Monday, August 9, 2021

Auto components maker Rolex Rings based in Gujarat made its stock market debut on Monday with its shares listing at ₹1,250 per share on the NSE, surging nearly 39% premium over its issue price of ₹900 per share. It rallied up to Rs 1,264.95, up 40 percent. Analysts had expected it to debut with a 45-50 percent premium. The Rolex Rings was subscribed a massive 130 times by investors last month. Rolex Rings’ Rs 731 crore IPO was a mix of fresh issues of equity shares worth Rs 56 crore while the remaining Rs 675 crore was an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders. The company's price band was fixed at ₹880-900 per share. The company is one of the top five forging companies in India, in terms of installed capacity The client base of Rolex Rings consists of leading global bearing manufacturers such as SKF, Timken, Schaeffler, NEI & NRB Bearings. Read more

DoT may set up a panel for telco financial relief package

DoT may set up a panel for telco financial relief package

Monday, August 9, 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) may appoint an external consultant or set up a panel to finalise financial relief to the sector. It is learnt that the department is likely to consult an external agency for the revival package that is expected to provide relief to the sector besides being a lifeline for Vodafone Idea. At the time of bringing the revival package for state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam, the Centre had sought remarks from the likes of IIM Ahmedabad and Deloitte.

Five bank stocks that can rally up to 13% from current levels

Five bank stocks that can rally up to 13% from current levels

Monday, August 9, 2021

Since April 2021 the NIFTY BANK index has faced resistance at higher levels and has been unable to cross 36,000 levels, as per the weekly setup. The recent momentum, however, has propelled Nifty Bank above the said resistance and there are chances that it can see 36,750 levels in the days ahead, as per the daily chart. The overall structure of weekly and daily charts suggests a positive rally that could see Nifty Bank surpass 37,000 levels and gain more ground. The immediate support comes at 35,500 levels. NIFTYBANK Likely target: 36,750 and 37,000 Upside potential: 2% to 2.50% Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 125 points, Nifty at 16258.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 125 points, Nifty at 16258.25

Monday, August 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 125.13 points or 0.23% at 54402.85, and the Nifty was up 20.10 points or 0.12% at 16258.30 ended mildly higher following a volatile session on Monday. M&M, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and IndusInd Bank were the top Nifty gainers. Tata Consumer Products, Coal India, Adani Ports, SBI Life Insurance, and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers. Sectorally, the Nifty Metal index dipped 2 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index down 1.6 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty Bank and IT indices added 0.4 percent each. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices declined nearly 1 percent each. India VIX, the volatility index, ended flat at 12.61 levels. The newly-listed Rolex Rings share price ended 6.60 percent down from the opening price, while 29.62 percent up from the issue price.

MARKET UPDATE: Volatile markets;Sensex was trading at 54,452 levels, up 174 points and Nifty was quoting at 16,285 levels, up 47 points

MARKET UPDATE: Volatile markets;Sensex was trading at 54,452 levels, up 174 points and Nifty was quoting at 16,285 levels, up 47 points

Monday, August 9, 2021

Indian equity markets were volatile today(9th August 2021) amid mixed global trends. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 54,452 levels, up 174 points or 0.32 percent, in early deals while the Nifty50 was quoting at 16,285 levels, up 47 points. Tech M, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, SBI, and IndusInd Bank were the top gainers. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index slipped 0.12 percent while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.3 percent. In the commodities market, gold slumped to the lowest since March as the prospect of higher rates makes bullion less attractive relative to other assets. Silver dropped to its lowest since November and crude oil extended last week's decline on concern the delta virus strain will hamper demand growth. Read more

RBI hints at normalising ultra-loose policy

RBI hints at normalising ultra-loose policy

Friday, August 6, 2021

The August review of the Reserve Bank of India’s bi-monthly monetary policy was interesting as: 1.) no unanimous voting on the policy stance 2.) more than expected revision in inflation forecast for FY22 and 3.) announcement of the variable rate reserve repo auction – an indication that the central bank has started the gradual withdrawal of the ultra-loose monetary policy that was in place since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. As expected, there was complete unanimity among all the six members of the monetary policy committee (MPC) to keep the interest rate unchanged at 4%. However, on maintaining the accommodative stance, five of the six members voted in favour. Professor Jayanth Verma disagreed. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 16238.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 215 points, Nifty at 16238.20

Friday, August 6, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 215.12 points or 0.39% at 54277.72, and the Nifty was down 56.40 points or 0.35% at 16238.20 as investors booked profit after the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy outcome. Reliance Industries was the top laggard, followed by Ultratech Cement, Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, and State Bank of India. On the other end, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer followed by Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, and Maruti Suzuki India. About 1728 shares have advanced, 1400 shares declined, and 120 shares are unchanged. The metal, auto, and IT indices ended higher, while selling was seen in the pharma, FMCG, and infra names. The midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.2 percent each and ended in green

Amazon scores big win as Supreme Court says arbitration restraining Future-Reliance deal enforceable

Amazon scores big win as Supreme Court says arbitration restraining Future-Reliance deal enforceable

Friday, August 6, 2021

India’s apex court on Friday ruled in favor of Amazon, as Reliance cannot go ahead with its 24,713 crore deal to buy Future Groups retail assets. The court backed an arbitrator's decision to pause the deal in the Jeff Bezos Vs Mukesh Ambani legal fight. The verdict comes as a big win for e-commerce giant Amazon in the battle for the large Indian market. The US-based company had filed pleas against the merger of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail.The Indian Supreme Court said the order by a Singapore arbitration court last year which had ruled to stall the deal between the two Indian giants is enforceable in India.Reliance Retail said a year ago it had reached an agreement with Future Group to acquire the latter’s retail and wholesaler business, as well as its logistics and warehousing business, for $3.4 billion. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 54,600 levels, up 100 points and Nifty held 16,300-mark, up 7 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 54,600 levels, up 100 points and Nifty held 16,300-mark, up 7 points

Friday, August 6, 2021

As the RBI kept the monetary policy rate unchanged at 4 percent and continued with the "accommodative" policy stance, the BSE Sensex quoted at 54,600 levels, up 100 points while the Nifty50 held 16,300-mark, up 7 points. Sectorally, all but IT and pharma stocks were in the green. The Nifty PSU Bank and Auto indices were the top gainers, up 0.6 percent each. More than 100 companies are slated to post their numbers on Friday including M&M, Voltas, Ujjivan SFB, Tata Power, Torrent Power, SAIL, Hindalco, Indigo Paints, BEML, and BEL. Further, on Saturday Divis Labs, Bank of Baroda, Dodla Dairy, Indiabulls Real Estate, and VRL Logistics will release quarterly earnings.

SBI Life hits new high as Carlyle Asia Partners arm mulls exiting firm

SBI Life hits new high as Carlyle Asia Partners arm mulls exiting firm

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Shares of SBI Life Insurance Company rallied 3 percent and hit a record high of Rs 1,174, on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after US private equity fund CA Emerald Investments, an affiliate of Carlyle Asia Partners, offloaded its entire 1.9 percent stake in the company via multiple block deals. The stock of the life insurer surpassed its previous high of Rs 1,147.95 touched on July 29, 2021. The price range for the share sale has been set at Rs 1,130-Rs 1,136.85, according to the data available. The upper end is SBI Life’s closing price on the BSE on Wednesday. At the lower end, Carlyle will be able to raise Rs 2,147 crore. BofA Securities India is the investment bank handling the share sale. The stock witnessed a surge in volumes and was trading with volumes of 19,157,312 shares, compared to its five-day average of 55,029 shares, an increase of 34,713.37 percent. Read more

To save or not to save Vodafone Idea-Government's dilemma

To save or not to save Vodafone Idea-Government's dilemma

Thursday, August 5, 2021

If the government wants to work on the survival of the Vodafone Idea it will have to make substantial payments, as well as forego revenues in FY’23, because it will have to extend the same incentives to the entire telecom sector. According to estimates, the industry has to spend around Rs 21,000-Rs 25,000 crores for spectrum which it bought on a deferred payment basis. Vodafone Idea has asked for a moratorium for another year (FY23). If granted, the government will have foregone the installment payout for the third year in a row as it has already provided a moratorium for two years, giving telcos Rs 42,000 crore worth of relief. However, the payouts will be adjusted with interest for the remaining years of the staggered payment (16 years) scheme and this remains unchanged. Read more

Bharti Airtel headed for a multi-year breakout

Bharti Airtel headed for a multi-year breakout

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Bharti Airtel shares have traded in a broad range of Rs 520 to Rs 200 from mid-2009 till February 2020. The year 2020 saw the counter break past this consolidation range. However, the price action could not lift the volumes in the favour of the bulls. The selling pressure continued to dominate the stock price above Rs 600 mark. Now, it will be Airtel's third attempt to conquer the selling pressure in the range of Rs 630 to Rs 600 levels. And if it breaks past Rs 630, then the stock price could double and enter the 4-digit club in the medium to long-term; possibly in the next eight to 15 months, as per the monthly layout on the chart, experts say. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 123 points, Nifty at 16294.60

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 123 points, Nifty at 16294.60

Thursday, August 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 123.07 points or 0.23% at 54,492.84, and the Nifty was up 35.80 points or 0.22% at 16,294.60 amid buying in FMCG and IT stocks and supported by firm global trends. Bharti Airtel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Steel. SBI, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance were the top laggards on Sensex. About 1036 shares have advanced, 1933 shares declined, and 101 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU bank index shed 2 percent, while metal index rose 1 percent, and IT index was up 0.7 percent. The BSE MidCap added 0.10 percent but the BSE SmallCap index slipped 0.43 percent. India VIX fell 2.57%.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 108 points,at 54,261 levels and Nifty dipped 45.5 points to quote at 16,214-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 108 points,at 54,261 levels and Nifty dipped 45.5 points to quote at 16,214-mark

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Indian equities erased gains and slipped into the red amid profit-booking. The frontline BSE Sensex declined 108 points, or 0.2 percent, at 54,261 levels while the Nifty50 index dipped 45.5 points, or 0.28 percent, to quote at 16,214-mark. Both the indices hit new highs of 54,576.64 and 16,294.65 in morning deals. Sectorally, all expect the Nifty IT index was in the red led by banking and realty counters. Individually, shares of Vodafone Idea hit 15 percent lower circuit after Kumar Mangalam Birla stepped down as non-executive chairman of Vodafone Idea (Vi) after offering to give up his stake in the debt-ridden telecommunications (telecom) company. More than 100 companies, including Adani Power, NCC, GAIL, Tata Chemicals, Cipla, Quess Corp, Indiabulls Housing Finance, and Gujarat Gas are slated to post their results.

Service activities decline for 3rd straight month in July due to Lockdown

Service activities decline for 3rd straight month in July due to Lockdown

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The biggest sector of India's economy, Services, continued to contract for the third month in a row in July due to restrictions imposed by state governments to arrest the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic according to a widely tracked IHS Markit purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey. Business activity, new orders, and employment declined in July, according to a commentary associated with the survey. The latest data also pointed to an intensification of inflationary pressures across the sector, it said. New work intakes also fell for the third month running in July, albeit at a softer pace than in June. In addition to challenging conditions domestically, firms observed a further deterioration in international demand for services. New business from abroad decreased at a sharp pace that was little changed from June. Read more

Sensex leaps 546 pts,but investors poorer by Rs 50,000 cr.

Sensex leaps 546 pts,but investors poorer by Rs 50,000 cr.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Indian benchmark indices continued to scale new record highs today(4th August 2021) as in-line earnings and positive global cues lifted the morale. Bank and financial services stocks were in demand while others saw selling. Broader market indices ended in the red after traders booked profits. However, the volatility indicator cooled off. The return of FIIs also supported the market. The 30-share pack Sensex climbed 546.41 points or 1.02 percent to close at 54,369.77. Its broader peer NSE Nifty advanced 128.05 points or 0.79 percent to 16,258.80. Both indices closed at record high levels. However, overall investor wealth came down by Rs 49,576 crore as the total market cap of BSE-listed companies stood at 239.55 lakh crore. Read more

SBI reports highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 6,504 crore in Q1

SBI reports highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 6,504 crore in Q1

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The country's largest lender, State Bank of India shares surged more than 2 percent on Wednesday as the bank reported a net profit of ₹ 6,504 crores in the quarter ended June 2021, which marked an increase of 55 percent from a profit of ₹ 4,189.34 crores during the same period last year. This was the highest quarterly net profit reported by the lender, SBI said in the BSE filing. The profit was higher than Street’s expectations. A CNBC-TV18 poll of analysts had estimated Q1 profit at Rs 6,374.5 crore. The bank's net interest income, the difference between interest earned and expended, witnessed a growth of 3.7% at ₹27,638 crores as against ₹26,641 crore year-on-year (YoY).SBI's other income jumped 48 percent to ₹ 11,803 crores while provisions for bad loans declined 47 percent to ₹ 5,030 crores on a year-on-year basis. The bank’s operating profit surged 5.06 percent year-on-year to Rs 18,975 crore in Q1FY22, against Rs 18,061 crore in Q1FY21. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 546 points, Nifty at 16258.80

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 546 points, Nifty at 16258.80

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 546.41 points or 1.02% at 54,369.77, and the Nifty was up 128 points or 0.79% at 16,258.80 hitting a fresh high for the third consecutive day on August 4 led by the banking names. HDFC, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank were the top gainers. Titan, Nestle India, and Ultratech Cement were the worst Sensex performer. About 1073 shares have advanced, 2104 shares declined, and 113 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty was up 2.33%. Except for banks, all the other sectoral indices ended in the red. both, The BSE Mid and SmallCap indices declined 1 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex zoomed 510 points to quote at 54,333 levels and Nifty at 16,270 levels, up 130 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex zoomed 510 points to quote at 54,333 levels and Nifty at 16,270 levels, up 130 points

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Factors like ample liquidity, solid earnings by India Inc, and a conducive global mood fired up stocks on Dalal Street today(4th August 2021) with benchmarks claiming fresh record peaks for the second consecutive day. The frontline BSE Sensex zoomed 510 points to quote at 54,333 levels after hitting a new peak of 54,340.5-mark in early deals. Its NSE counterpart, on the other hand, traded at 16,270 levels, up 130 points. In the intra-day session, it hit a new peak of 16,271. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices also claimed new lifetime highs, adding 0.3 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively. About 70 companies, including State Bank of India, Titan Company, Godrej Consumer Products, HPCL, and PNB Housing Finance, that are slated to report their June quarterly result. Read more

Sensex up 873 pts at 53,823; Nifty near 16,150;investors got richer by Rs 2.4 trillion

Sensex up 873 pts at 53,823; Nifty near 16,150;investors got richer by Rs 2.4 trillion

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Benchmark indices today (3rd August 2021) recorded their sharpest intra-day gains since May 21 as better-than-expected June quarter performance by India Inc restored investor confidence in faster-than-expected economic recovery. Amid a steep rally, investors got richer by Rs 2.37 trillion, BSE data showed. The BSE barometer of 30-shares zoomed 937 points in the intra-day deals and hit a record high level of 53,888 on the BSE, led by Titan Company (up 4 percent), HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI, and Nestle India. It pared gains marginally and ended at 53,823 levels, up 873 points or 1.65 percent. The broader Nifty50, meanwhile, hit a new peak of 16,147 on the NSE. It ended with 246 points, or 1.55 percent, gains at 16,131 levels. A long bull candle was formed on the daily chart that indicates a sharp upside breakout of the two months' sideways range of around 15960 levels. This is a positive indication and signals more upside in the near term. Read more

These stocks are flashing bearish signals on the tech charts and can dip up to 15% from here

These stocks are flashing bearish signals on the tech charts and can dip up to 15% from here

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices are trading at all-time high levels, with Nifty50 surging past the 16,000-mark for the first time ever. Analysts expect the market to gain momentum going ahead provided global and domestic cues remain supportive. Charts suggest the possibility of Nifty hitting the 16,100-16,150 level if the current momentum continues. But, there are select stocks that are flashing bearish signals on the tech charts, contrary to the overall market setup. These five stocks from the BSE 500 pack can slip up to 15 percent from here on according to some analysts: Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex rallies 873 points, Nifty at 16130.75

Closing Bell: Sensex rallies 873 points, Nifty at 16130.75

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed with a gain of 873 points, or 1.65 percent at 53,823.36 while the Nifty finished at 16,130.75, up 246 points, or 1.55 percent as solid buying in pharma, IT, FMCG, and financial stocks lifted benchmark indices to record highs on Tuesday. The Sensex hit its fresh all-time high of 53,887.98, while the Nifty made a fresh peak of 16,146.90 in intraday trade. RIL, Asian Paints, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Titan Company, TCS, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv were among the top Sensex gainers. While Bajaj-Auto, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, NTPC, ICICI Bank were top index losers. Barring Nifty Media and Nifty Metal indices, all the sectoral indices were trading in the green. Nifty FMCG jumped 0.6 percent and Nifty IT index 0.5 percent. The BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices hit new peaks, advancing up to 0.5 percent, in intra-day trade.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading at 53,230 levels, up 280 points and Nifty hit fresh record peak of 15,975, up 90 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading at 53,230 levels, up 280 points and Nifty hit fresh record peak of 15,975, up 90 points

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Indian equities rallied today(3rd August 2021), bucking weak Asian trend, amid gains in realty, FMCG, pharma, and IT stocks. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 53,230 levels, up 280 points while the Nifty50 index hit a fresh record peak of 15,975, up 90 points. The index is only 25 points shy of the 16,000-mark. In the broader markets, too, the BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices hit new peaks, advancing up to 0.5 percent, in intra-day trade. about seventy companies are looking to release their quarterly earnings, including Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises, Bharti Airtel, Barbeque Nation, Dabur, Inox Leisure, and Tata Consumer Products. In regards to Airtel, analysts believe the company may report stable ARPU sequentially and nearly flat revenue growth. Further global cues will continue to sway market sentiments.

Relentless rally to continue for small- and mid-cap stocks

Relentless rally to continue for small- and mid-cap stocks

Monday, August 2, 2021

Presently the relentless rally in small- and mid-cap stocks continues as large-caps show signs of fatigue. In July, the Nifty Smallcap 100 rose 8.1 percent, extending its year-to-date (YTD) gains to 48.5 percent, while the Nifty Midcap 100 added 3.1 percent, taking its YTD rise to 33.5 percent. On the other hand, the Nifty50 remained unchanged for the month, with YTD gains of 12.7 percent. Not only are the small- and mid-cap indices off to their best start to a calendar year since 2014 but their outperformance over large-caps is at record levels. The Nifty Midcap 100 index has gained for 14 straight months, while the Smallcap 100 index has given positive returns for 13 of the past 14 months. Read more

Sale of two state-run banks differed to next year?

Sale of two state-run banks differed to next year?

Monday, August 2, 2021

India’s plan to sell two state-controlled banks may get deferred to the next financial year as the government is yet to seek parliament’s nod for changes in laws required to start the transaction, according to reliable sources. The Finance Ministry hasn’t finalised modalities to seek approval from lawmakers for the sale, which leaves little time for the process to be completed this year, it is said. The government will seek buyers for two state-run banks by March 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said in February, in the nation’s budget for the current financial year that began on 1st April.

HDFC Q1 results:Net profit at 3001 Crore

HDFC Q1 results:Net profit at 3001 Crore

Monday, August 2, 2021

HDFC on Monday reported a 1.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) decrease in standalone net profit at Rs 3,000.67 crore for the April-June quarter of FY22 (Q1FY22). The company had posted a profit of Rs 3,051.5 crore in the year-ago period. The mortgage lender said its interest income stood at Rs 10,523.36 crore, down 2.48 percent from Rs 10,790.66 crore in the year-ago quarter. Total income stood at Rs 11,663.14 crore, down from Rs 13,019.29 crore. The profit number was above the market estimates, as a CNBC-TV18 poll of analysts had expected Q1 profit at Rs 2,898.7 crore. On a consolidated basis, profit after tax stood at Rs 5,311 crore as compared to Rs 4,059 crore in the previous year, representing a growth of 31 percent. The profit before tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, stood at Rs 3,905 crore compared to Rs 3,607 crore in the previous year. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 363 points, Nifty at 15885.15

Closing Bell:Sensex up 363 points, Nifty at 15885.15

Monday, August 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 363.79 points or 0.69% at 52,950.63, and the Nifty was up 122.20 points or 0.78% at 15,885.20 led by the auto, realty, and oil & gas stocks. Titan was the top Sensex gainer, followed by M&M, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, and IndusInd Bank. Tata Steel, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, and NTPC were the worst-performing stocks. About 2007 shares have advanced, 1071 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. All the indices ended in the green, led by the Nifty Realty index up 5 percent, followed by the Nifty Auto index, up 1.4 percent. Both, the BSE MidCap and SamllCap indices hit record highs of 23,342 and 27,106, respectively. India VIX was up 1%.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied 330 points to trade at 52,916 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,850-mark, up 92 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied 330 points to trade at 52,916 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,850-mark, up 92 points

Monday, August 2, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices were up by over 0.5 percent today (2nd August 2021) mainly due to hopes of strong June quarter results, supported by a firm global set-up. Japan's Topix index rose 1.5 percent, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.1 percent and South Korea's Kospi index gained 0.3 percent in Asia. The S&P BSE Sensex rallied 330 points in early deals to trade at 52,916 levels while the Nifty50 hovered around the 15,850-mark, up 92 points. In the broader markets, small-cap stocks outperformed the frontline indices. In terms of sectoral rotation, investors moved away from metals towards auto stocks. Forty-nine companies HDFC, Punjab National Bank, and Varun Beverages are among the 49 companies slated to report their June quarter results today.

Tata Steel rides metal rally

Tata Steel rides metal rally

Friday, July 30, 2021

The metal index has risen 10 percent in the last five trading sessions, compared with a 0.3 percent decline in the Sensex. The performance of metal stocks has been impressive since the outbreak of Covid-19. Tata Steel has been a prime beneficiary of investors’ renewed interest in metal stocks. The steel major’s share price has risen 18 percent over the past week and it has added nearly Rs 27,000 crore to its market capitalisation. The company was among the top-performing large-cap stocks on Thursday and closed with gains of 6.9 percent. Hindalco was, however, the top index gainer on Thursday and was up 10.2 percent. Read more

India equity deals: Cash-rich investors are set to step up the hunt for Indian firms

India equity deals: Cash-rich investors are set to step up the hunt for Indian firms

Friday, July 30, 2021

Cash-rich investors are set to step up the hunt for Indian firms, mainly tech start-ups, likely to benefit in the post-pandemic world, after pumping in a record $30 billion via public and private equity deals this year, analysts said. Global investors have flocked to online platforms in the country and helped swell the ranks of unicorns, or start-ups valued at $1 billion or above. The regulatory clampdown by China on its technology firms is spurring some foreign investors to turn to the world's second-most populous nation instead, analysts said. The fundraising boom in India by companies, ranging from an e-commerce platform to a food delivery app operator, comes even as the country's economic rebound, already weakened in recent months, faces risk from coronavirus variants. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 66 points, Nifty at 15763.05

Closing Bell: Sensex down 66 points, Nifty at 15763.05

Friday, July 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 66.23 points or 0.13% at 52586.84, and the Nifty was down 15.50 points or 0.10% at 15763 as domestic equities witnessed sharp profit booking in the fag end of the session as European stocks slipped in early trade and US stock futures hinted at a muted start on Wall Street later today. Sun Pharma, TechMahindra, Cipla, Shree Cements, and Adani Ports were the top Nifty gainers. Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, and Tata Steel were the top index drags. About 1808 shares have advanced, 1352 shares declined, and 126 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty was down 0.31%, the pharma index added 3.6 percent, while the auto index rose nearly 1 percent. However, some selling was seen in the metal and financial names. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices zoomed 0.52 percent and 0.69 percent, respectively. India VIX was down 1.16%.

Tech Mahindra Q1 results profit jumps 39% YoY to Rs 1,353 crore

Tech Mahindra Q1 results profit jumps 39% YoY to Rs 1,353 crore

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The IT services major Tech Mahindra reported a 39.17 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 1,353.2 crore for the April-June period of the financial year 2021-22 (Q1FY22) as against Rs 972.3 crore posted in the corresponding quarter last year. The Company reported Rs 1,081.4 crore in the quarter ended March 2021 which rose by 25.13 percent. The IT services major reported a 4.8 percent quarter-on-quarter rise in consolidated revenues to Rs 10,198 crore for the reported quarter, which was slightly above analysts’ expectations. The consolidated revenue from operations in June 2021 quarter grew 11.98 percent YoY at Rs 10,197.6 crore. The company had posted revenue of Rs 9,106.3 crore in the same period a year ago. Its earnings before interest and tax were down 3.6 percent at Rs 1,545.3 crore versus Rs 1,603.7 crore and the margin was at 15.2 percent versus 16.5 percent, QoQ.The dollar revenue was up 4.1 percent at $1,383.6 million against $1,329.6 million. Read more

Attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices deterrents for investment in the yellow metal

Attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices deterrents for investment in the yellow metal

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices may prove to be a deterrent for investment in the yellow metal in the second half of 2021, suggests the latest report from World Gold Council (WGC). That said, the upcoming festival season, including Dhanteras and the wedding season in the October – December quarter of 2021, WGC believes, may see an uptick in demand for the yellow metal. “Consumer investment in gold increased in the second quarter of 2021, but some investors were less bullish. Outlook for the second half of 2021 is yet uncertain, as consumer confidence and business response are subject to the impact of a looming threat of the third wave of Covid and the pace of economic recovery,” said the WGC report. But attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices may prove to be a deterrent for investment in the yellow metal in the second half of 2021. Read more

Cabinet Clears amendments for privatisation of general insurance firm

Cabinet Clears amendments for privatisation of general insurance firm

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The cabinet has approved an amendment to the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972 paving the way for privatisation of one state-run general insurer. At present, there are four state-run general insurance companies - National Insurance Company Limited, New India Assurance Company Limited, Oriental Insurance Company Limited, and the United India Insurance Company Limited. According to reports, NITI Aayog which was to recommend suitable candidates for privatisation has suggested the name of United India Insurance to the Core Group of Secretaries on Disinvestment headed by the Cabinet Secretary. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 209 points, Nifty at 15778.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 209 points, Nifty at 15778.45

Thursday, July 29, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 209.36 points or 0.40% at 52653.07, and the Nifty was up 69.10 points or 0.44% at 15778.50 led by IT, metal, financial stocks. Tata Steel shares were the top gainer followed by Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India (SBI), HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Infosys. On the flip side, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation of India, Bajaj-Auto, ITC, Dr. Reddy’s, HUL, Axis Bank were among the top losers. About 1781 shares have advanced, 1170 shares declined, and 109 shares are unchanged. The metal index gained 5, while IT, PSU Bank, and realty indices rose 1-3 percent. However, the FMCG index was down 1 percent. The BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices, too, added 0.39 percent and 0.90 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian markets resumed their uptrend; Sensex gained 238 points, to quote at 52,681 and Nifty at 15,780 levels, up 81 points

MARKET UPDATE: Indian markets resumed their uptrend; Sensex gained 238 points, to quote at 52,681 and Nifty at 15,780 levels, up 81 points

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Indian markets resumed their uptrend today (29th July 2021) after three days of a selloff as global mood stabilised post favourable US Fed meet outcome. Besides, reports that the Chinese Securities regulator has stepped in to assuage investor concerns over tech crackdown supported sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 238 points, or 0.45 percent, to quote at 52,681. levels in early deals, led by HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Tech M, Asian Paints, and Titan.It's NSE counterpart Nifty 50, meanwhile, held above the 15,750-mark at 15,780 levels, up 81 points. The BSE Mid- and SmallCap indices too added 0.54 percent and 0.65 percent, respectively. More than 90 companies, including Tech Mahindra, TVS Motors, Future Retail, Lauras Labs, PVR, Raymond, Stove Kraft, and Union Bank will announce their quarterly numbers today.

Sebi asks for ultimate beneficial owners' information in Adani firms

Sebi asks for ultimate beneficial owners' information in Adani firms

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

SEBI has written to the custodians of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) owning shares in six Adani Group firms, seeking information on their ultimate beneficial owners (UBO). These funds include Albula Investment Fund, Cresta Fund, and APMS Investment Fund. A bulk of India investments of these firms is concentrated in Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, Adani Power, Adani Transmission, and Adani Total Gas. Regulatory sources said the capital markets regulator is looking into the holding structure of these foreign-based funds to ensure there is compliance with Sebi regulations. Read more

Sensex falls for third day; what frightens investors on D-Street?

Sensex falls for third day; what frightens investors on D-Street?

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

In across-the-board selling by the investors, the benchmark indices tumbled for a third day while volatility shot up ahead of the US Federal Reserve outcome later today and Thursday's July F&O expiry. Overall, the BSE barometer Sensex gave up the 52,000 marks as it cracked 776 points to day's low of 51,803. NSE's Nifty50 tumbled over 200 points to 15,513. Index heavyweights HDFC twins, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Infosys were among the top Sensex drags. Select counters like IndusInd Bank, HUL, and Titan held their ground. Investors, meanwhile, turned poorer by nearly Rs 3 trillion. Today's (27th July 2021) fall is due mainly to a regulatory crackdown by the Chinese government. Investors worried whether the selloff in Chinese tech stocks would spread to other segments. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 135 points, Nifty at 15709.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 135 points, Nifty at 15709.40

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 135.05 points or 0.26% at 52,443.71, and the Nifty was down 37.10 points or 0.24% at 15,709.40. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), HDFC Bank, NTPC, RIL were among top Sensex laggards. On the flip side, Bharti Airtel surged over 5 percent, followed by Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Infosys among others. About 1299 shares have advanced, 1682 shares declined, and 90 shares are unchanged. Except for the Nifty Metal up 1.12 percent and IT up 0.21 percent, indices ended in the red with the Nifty PSB Index sliding nearly 2 percent. Nifty Auto, energy, and pharma sectors. too witnessed heavy selling and was down nearly 1 percent.The BSE SmallCap index underperformed the headline indices and slipped 0.45 percent. Meanwhile, BSE Midcap ended unchanged.

MARKET UPDATE: Weak global cues drag Sensex lower. All sectoral indices in red

MARKET UPDATE: Weak global cues drag Sensex lower. All sectoral indices in red

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Bears tightened their grip on the Indian markets as nervousness in the global markets amid China's tech crackdown and ahead of the US Federal Reserve nudged investors to book profits. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex declined 515 points to trade at 52,067 levels. The Nifty50, on the other hand, gave up 15,600-mark and was at 15,592, down 154 points. Broader indices fell in line with the benchmarks as well. Globally, most Asian indices tracked a weak Wall Street finish to open in the red. Japan's Topix index fell 0.5 percent and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.1 percent although Hong Kong's Hang Seng was up 1.45 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed 153 points to trade at 53,006 levels and Nifty at 15,861, up 36 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed 153 points to trade at 53,006 levels and Nifty at 15,861, up 36 points

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Indian indices started higher today(27th July 2021), tracking a solid sentiment in global equities. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex climbed 153 points, or 0.29 percent, to trade at 53,006 levels while the broader Nifty50 was at 15,861, up 36 points. Broader markets outperformed the frontline indices with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices adding 0.4 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. Sectorally, all the indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent. Globally, Japan’s Topix index added 0.6 percent, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.4 percent, South Korea’s Kospi index increased 0.8 percent, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and China’s Shanghai Composite indices added 0.2 percent each. About 60 companies, including IndiGo, IndusInd Bank, DRL are slated to post their quarterly numbers today.

SBI Life Q1 results: Net profit sinks 43% YoY to Rs 223 cr

SBI Life Q1 results: Net profit sinks 43% YoY to Rs 223 cr

Monday, July 26, 2021

SBI Life Insurance Company today(26th July 2021) reported a 43 percent year-on-year decline in its net profit to Rs 223 crore for the quarter ended March. The company's sharp decline in bottom line was on account of additional reserves of Rs 440 crore created by the life insurers towards Covid-19 pandemic-related claims that may come up in the coming quarters. The life insurer said that there was a 1.28 times increase in the number of claims reported from the end of the previous financial year to the end of the June quarter, reflecting the devastating impact of the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic on the country. The company said that the total number of claims in the reported quarter was at 8,956, while claims net of reinsurance stood at around Rs 570 crore. Read more

Is it time to look at oil marketing companies(OMC) stocks?

Is it time to look at oil marketing companies(OMC) stocks?

Monday, July 26, 2021

Crude prices have recovered from last week's low of $67.42, although the momentum is not showing much excitement. In the meantime stocks of oil marketing companies (OMCs) are witnessing some profit-taking. Shares of BPCL and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have declined over 10 percent from the highs touched last month. But a rebound in the last couple of sessions signals stocks could gain momentum. Here is some technical analyses of some major OMCs: S&P BSE OIL & GAS Outlook: Weak momentum at current levels The index has broken its 50-days moving average (DMA) and 100-DMA placed at 16,356 and 15,778, respectively, suggesting resistance at higher levels. The next support for the index comes at its 200-DMA, placed at 14,745, as per the daily chart. While the current momentum indicates weakness, a firm close above 100-DMA may help the index regain positive strength, following which a rally towards 50-DMA is likely. Read more

Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 Results:Profits jumps 32 percent

Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 Results:Profits jumps 32 percent

Monday, July 26, 2021

Kotak Mahindra Bank on July 26 reported a 32 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in standalone Q1FY22 net profit at Rs 1,641.92 crore against Rs 1,244.45 crore in Q1FY21, which was below analysts’ expectations. Total income during April-June 2021-22 rose to Rs 8,062.81 crore, from Rs 7,685.40 crore in Q1FY21, Kotak said in a regulatory filing Its net interest income, or core income, rose 6% over the year-earlier to Rs 3,942 crore during the period, against an estimated Rs 3,961 crore. Provisions and contingencies in the quarter declined to Rs 935 crore from Rs 962 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, the lender saw a deterioration in asset quality in the reported quarter. Other income doubled to Rs 1,583 crore. It included fee income worth Rs 1,169 crore, which rose 51% year-on-year. Operating profit for the quarter came in at Rs 3,121 crore, up 19 percent YoY against Rs 2,624 crore in Q1FY21. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 123 points, Nifty at 15824.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 123 points, Nifty at 15824.45

Monday, July 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 123.53 points or 0.23% at 52852.27, and the Nifty was down 31.50 points or 0.20% at 15824.50.ITC, Tata Steel, Titan, and Reliance Industries were the top gainers on Sensex. SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC were among the top drags. About 1791 shares have advanced, 1488 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. Nifty Energy index gained 1 percent while bank, auto, and PSU Bank indices ended lower. However, some buying was seen on the metal, pharma, and IT names. Bank Nifty closed 0.24% lower. India VIX jumped 5.87%. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices adding 0.06 percent and 0.34 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex tumbled 147 points to quote at 52,828 levels and Nifty held at 15,807 levels, down 47 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex tumbled 147 points to quote at 52,828 levels and Nifty held at 15,807 levels, down 47 points

Monday, July 26, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices started weak today(26th July 2021), in tune with the other Asian markets, dragged by financials. The headline S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 147 points, or 0.28 percent, to quote at 52,828 levels in early deals while the broader Nifty50 held above the 15,800-mark at 15,807 levels, down 47 points. Shares of RIL dipped 0.35 percent after the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 12,273 crore for the three months ended June 30, 2021 (Q1FY22), down 7.2 percent from Rs 13,233 crore posted in the same period last year (Q1FY21). However, last year's June quarter profit included an exceptional gain of Rs 4,966 crore. This will mean a 48.4 percent growth in adjusted profit after tax over last year's Rs 8,267 crore. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 85 points at 52,752 levels and Nifty tested 15,750-mark, down 49 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 85 points at 52,752 levels and Nifty tested 15,750-mark, down 49 points

Friday, July 23, 2021

Indian equity markets erased gains and traded 0.3 percent lower in morning deals today(23rd July 2021). After a positive start, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 85 points at 52,752 levels while the broader Nifty50 tested 15,750-mark, down 49 points. The broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed. Sectorally, all except the Nifty IT and Pharma indices were in the red, led by the Nifty Realty and Bank indices, down 0.5 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. Forty-one companies, including RIL, JSW Steel, SBI Card, YES Bank, and Federal Bank will report their quarterly numbers today. Analysts expect improvement in RIL's energy margins on the back of a pickup in global demand to support the consolidated performance of Reliance Industries in the first quarter. However, the gains are also expected to be offset by the challenges in the retail and petrochemicals businesses, and a flattish show in telecom.

Drop in crude prices has a positive impact on paint stocks

Drop in crude prices has a positive impact on paint stocks

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Brent Crude prices have crashed 15 percent from the peak of $77.80 a barrel level and are currently trading around $72 a barrel after recovering from the low of $67.42 hit earlier in the week. This drop in crude price has a positive impact on paint stocks. Hence, the stocks of Asian Paints, Berger Paints, and Pidilite Industries have scaled news highs in trade today(22nd July 2021). Even on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, their performance has been noteworthy with Pidilite Industries rallying 32 percent and Asian and Berger Paints up 15 percent each, data available with ACE Equity shows. The tech charts signals for some of these shares are: ASIAN PAINTS LTD Likely target: Rs 3,500 Upside potential: 11 As long as the support of the 50-days moving average (DMA) is held firmly, placed at Rs 2,958-mark, the upside sentiment is expected to surge. Read more

Sensex climbs 639 pts, Nifty tops 15,800;Signs of a strong corporate earnings season lifted demand for risky equities

Sensex climbs 639 pts, Nifty tops 15,800;Signs of a strong corporate earnings season lifted demand for risky equities

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Taking cues from firm global markets, the Indian market witnessed robust momentum shrugging off concerns over the spread of Covid-19 and FII selling. Global markets continued to hold onto their gains owing to solid earnings reports and turned their focus on the ongoing European Central Bank’s policy announcement. A confirmation by Fed to continue its supportive policy in the upcoming meet despite rising inflationary pressure will be a key factor in maintaining the direction of the rally. The benchmark indices snapped their three-day losing run and closed over a percent higher today(22nd July 2021). The headline S&P BSE Sensex index closed the session at 52,837 levels, up 639 points while the broader Nifty50 shut shop at 15,825, up 193 points. The broader markets, on the other hand, outperformed and rallied over 1.5 percent higher each. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains, 639 points, Nifty at 15824.05

Closing Bell:Sensex gains, 639 points, Nifty at 15824.05

Thursday, July 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 638.70 points or 1.22% at 52,837.21, and the Nifty was up 191.90 points or 1.23% at 15,824 on the back of positive global cues. Tech Mahindra was the top gainer followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, and Bajaj Finserv. Only HUL, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints, and Mahindra & Mahindra closed with losses. About 2131 shares have advanced, 1054 shares declined, and 128 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index added over 3 percent on the NSE, trailed by the Nifty IT and Realty indices, up around 2 percent each. Except for FMCG, all other sectoral indices ended in the green.BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 1.5 percent each. India VIX closed 10% lower.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 52,619 levels, up 420 points, and Niftyhovering around 15,750-mark, rising 124 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 52,619 levels, up 420 points, and Niftyhovering around 15,750-mark, rising 124 points

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Indian markets started gap-up today(22nd July 2021) amid broad-based buying, bolstered by strong gains in global markets. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex was at 52,619 levels in early deals, up 420 points, while the Nifty50 index was hovering around 15,750-mark, rising 124 points. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.9 percent in global markets, South Korea’s Kospi index increased 0.9 percent while Japan was closed for a holiday. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also traded firm. Forty-four companies including Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Auto, Ultratech Cement, Biocon, Hindustan Zinc, IIFL Securities, IndiaMART InterMESH, and Wockhardt will release their quarterly earnings today.

algo trading: New trading strategy for retail investors

algo trading: New trading strategy for retail investors

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Many retail investors have now begun to participate in algo trading, which was available only to institutional investors till a few years ago. The quant (the person who creates the algorithm or algo) studies historical data to come up with certain trading rules that he believes will make money. He then builds the algo, software that has those rules coded in, which then scans the market. Whenever the conditions that have been coded are met, it generates buy and sell signals. To access this, traders have to enroll on platforms that offer algo trading strategies, like Rain Technologies, Tradetron, Squareoff, AlgoBulls. The trader also needs to enroll with a broking firm that offers API (application programming interface) integration. An API gathers the signals generated by the trading platform and executes them in the trader’s broking account. Zerodha, Fyers, Upstox, Samco, 5paisa, among others offer API integration. Read more

Asian Paints rallies 7% after quarter 1 result

Asian Paints rallies 7% after quarter 1 result

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Shares of Asian Paints rallied by 7 percent at Rs 3,178, hitting a fresh record high on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Tuesday, after the company's net profit more than doubled to Rs 574.3 crore against Rs 219.6 crore year-on-year. The Company's consolidated profit after tax (PAT) was Rs 574 crore for the quarter ended June 2021 (Q1FY21) on the back of a strong operational income. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 218.45 crore in the previous corresponding period (Q1FY20). However, the profit figure was below market expectations as a CNBC-TV18 poll of analysts had expected profit at Rs 721 crore for the quarter. Revenue jumped 91.1 percent YoY to Rs 5,585.4 crore for the said quarter against Rs 2,922.7 crore in Q1FY21.“The domestic decorative business more than doubled its volume and delivered stellar revenues over the lower base of last year, which had suffered from the first nationwide lockdown,” said Amit Syngle, managing director and chief executive officer at Asian Paints. Read more

Smallcap funds make for a good investment choice now

Smallcap funds make for a good investment choice now

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Smallcap companies are those that have a market capitalisation of less than the 250th stock on the stock exchange. With economic data improving, the corporate profitability of smallcap companies can be expected to improve. Investors looking for decent returns and having a higher risk tolerance can look to invest in small caps. When it comes to mutual funds, schemes that invest at least 65% of their portfolio in smallcap stocks can be deemed as smallcap funds. There are over 4,500 smallcap companies listed on the stock exchange in India. Though they have the potential to give investors good returns, it is advisable to stay invested in them for the long term to mitigate the risks. Actively managed to smallcap funds can outperform other segments of the market, especially during phases of economic recovery or growth. Historically too, the smallcap funds have managed to outperform other segments. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 354 points, Nifty at 15632.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 354 points, Nifty at 15632.10

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 354.89 points or 0.68% at 52198.51, and the Nifty was down 120.30 points or 0.76% at 15632.10 for the third consecutive session in July 20 dragged by the metal, realty, and financial names. Asian Paints was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Ultratech Cement, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Nestle India, Maruti, TCS, Infosys, and Bajaj Finserv. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank was the worst Sensex performer, followed by Tata Steel, and Bharti Airtel. About 1109 shares have advanced, 2056 shares declined, and 107 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, except FMCG all other indices ended lower. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell over 1 percent each. India VIX gained 4.18%.

India's economic fundamentals strong, recovery underway: HDFC Chairman

India's economic fundamentals strong, recovery underway: HDFC Chairman

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

"Owing to the second wave, the Indian economy is likely to mirror a similar trend seen in FY21, where the first half of the financial year is weaker and the second half is significantly stronger,” according to HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh. However, in terms of the overall macroeconomic environment, “the key challenge remains the unpredictability of the virus. The world is still susceptible to recurring waves of infections. Thus, economic recovery will remain uneven and patchy,” he said. There are a couple of factors working in favour of India. The foreign exchange reserves and foreign direct investment inflows are at a record high, agriculture growth is expected to remain strong with foodgrains estimated at over 305 million tonnes. RBI’s accommodative stance and government measures to alleviate covid-related stress would also help in the recovery, Parekh said.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 52,351 levels, down 202 points and Nifty at 15,715, down 37 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 52,351 levels, down 202 points and Nifty at 15,715, down 37 points

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Indian equity markets opened lower for the second straight day today(20th July 2021) as investors turned pessimists over the rising Delta variant of Covid-19 cases globally, fear of possible lockdown, and the impact of rising inflation on economic recovery. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 52,351 levels in early deals, down 202 points while the Nifty was at 15,715, down 37 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed. In global markets, equities fell in Japan, Australia, and South Korea on Tuesday but the drops were orderly. Japan’s Topix index fell 1%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi index fell lost 0.4%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, meanwhile, gained 0.4% each. Thirty-three companies, including Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Crisil, and Network 18 are slated to post their June quarter results today.

Analysts see Burger King India stock as a multibagger

Analysts see Burger King India stock as a multibagger

Monday, July 19, 2021

The quick-service restaurants (QSR) are in a comfortable position to tap the growth in the Indian foodservice industry, with Covid acting as a strong tailwind, say analysts. While they expect Jubilant Foodworks, the master franchisee for Domino's Pizza in India, to be the most profitable and efficient of the lot, its expensive valuations at 177x FY21 P/E is a key concern. They, however, find more comfort in Burger King India amid expectations of swift expansion in topline and margins. Some analysts expect Burger King India to rise as much as 117 percent in the next three years. They have a target price of Rs 365 per share, assuming 25x multiple. "Burger King will enjoy an attractive opportunity for both topline and margin expansion, led by a big shift in its business model through the introduction of 'barbell' product strategy and BK Café. In addition, aggressive store network expansion and capped royalty rate will also be key drivers of EPS growth," say the experts.

Global sell-off: Investors lose Rs 1.2 trillion as Sensex drops 587 pts

Global sell-off: Investors lose Rs 1.2 trillion as Sensex drops 587 pts

Monday, July 19, 2021

Indian benchmark indices plunged today(19th July 2021) joining the global sell-off on unchecked virus surge in parts of Asia and faltering economic growth. Metal and banks were among the biggest losers on indices. The 30-share pack Sensex declined 586.66 points or 1.1 percent to close at 52,553.40.NSE Nifty dipped 171 points or 1.07 percent to 15,752.40. During the sell-off, equity investors lost Rs 1.16 lakh crore as the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 234.46 lakh crore. "Shadowing global sell-off, Indian indices slipped, succumbing to world inflation woes, FOMC meeting next week and rising covid cases. Banks led the domestic downtrend as initial quarterly results pointed to cautious asset quality due to the impact of the second wave,” said an expert. Read more

Adani shares fall up to 5% as it faces Sebi, DRI probe over compliance

Adani shares fall up to 5% as it faces Sebi, DRI probe over compliance

Monday, July 19, 2021

Shares of Adani Group stocks fell up to 5 percent in intraday trade on July 19 after Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in Parliament today that the directorate of revenue intelligence and SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) are probing some entities of the Adani group about compliance with the SEBI regulations. It was not immediately clear when the investigation was launched. The minister did not name which companies were involved. He also alleged that the Enforcement Directorate is not probing companies holding FPIs based on day-to-day trading of shares. A month ago, Adani Group had quashed reports about the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) freezing three foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) related to the group. Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder Singh told CNBC-TV18 that it was "a malicious attempt to push a patently false story". Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 586 points, Nifty at 15752.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 586 points, Nifty at 15752.40

Monday, July 19, 2021

At close, Sensex was 587 points, or 1.10 percent, down at 52,553.40 while the Nifty settled 171 points, or 1.07 percent, lower at 15,752.40 as potential third waves in the US and the UK, and a spike in coronavirus cases in Japan and Australia despite lockdown-like restrictions, stalled growth rally.HDFC Bank was the top loser followed by IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank. NTPC was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Nestle India, Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, ITC, and Ultratech Cement. The Nifty Bank index declined over 2 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.58 percent and 0.31 percent, respectively. India VIX closed 8% higher.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 360 points to trade at 52,781 levels and Nifty started with a 100-pts cut at 15,823

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 360 points to trade at 52,781 levels and Nifty started with a 100-pts cut at 15,823

Monday, July 19, 2021

Due to concerns about the impact of elevated inflation and Covid-19 outbreaks on economic prospects weighs on sentiment, Dalal Street clocked a gap-down start today(19th July 2021). The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex declined 360 points in early deals to trade at 52,781 levels while the Nifty50 started with a 100-pts cut at 15,823. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped 0.4 percent and 0.3 percent in the broader market, respectively. All the key sectoral indices were in the red. The Nifty Bank index was the top loser, down 1.5 percent. Twenty-five companies including ACC, HCL Technologies, HDFC Life, Indian Bank, and Mastek are slated to post their June quarter numbers today. Read more

Paytm to be the top 10 most-valued financial stocks in India

Paytm to be the top 10 most-valued financial stocks in India

Friday, July 16, 2021

Digital payments major Paytm will be amongst the top 10 most-valued financial (banks included) stocks in the country when it gets listed later this year. According to investment banking sources, the company is looking at a valuation of between $20 billion and $25 billion in the initial public offering (IPO). The parent company of Paytm, One97 Communications, today(16th July 2021) filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India. The company is looking to raise Rs 8,300 crore by issuing fresh shares in its maiden stock market offering. The IPO will also comprise Rs 8,300 crore worth of secondary share sale from existing shareholders, including founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, China’s financial powerhouse Ant Financial and e-commerce giant Alibaba. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 19 points, Nifty at 15923.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 19 points, Nifty at 15923.40

Friday, July 16, 2021

At Close Sensex closed 19 points, or 0.04 percent, lower at 53,140.06 while the Nifty finished flat at 15,923.40.ITC, Asian Paints, RIL, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Steel, HDFC were among the top index gainers. On the flip side, Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Maruti were top index draggers. Nifty Bank index was down 0.20 percent, and Nifty IT was flat with a negative bias. Nifty Pharma, and Nifty reality, however, was up nearly one percent and the Nifty Metal index gained half a percent. The mid-and small-cap indices meanwhile, outperformed and ended over 0.4 percent higher each

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded at 53,215 levels, up 56 points and Nifty at 15,949 levels, up 25 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded at 53,215 levels, up 56 points and Nifty at 15,949 levels, up 25 points

Friday, July 16, 2021

Indian equity markets sustained their uptrend today(16th July 2021) despite the weak global trends and the benchmark indices hitting a new record high in intra-day deals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded at 53,215 levels, up 56 points or 0.11 percent while the Nifty50 was at 15,949 levels, up 25 points. In the intra-day trade, the indices touched new lifetime highs of 53,291 and15,962.25, respectively. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.11 percent and 0.38 percent in the broader market, respectively. Read more

Sensex hits record high; IT stocks extend rally

Sensex hits record high; IT stocks extend rally

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Market bulls lifted indices to fresh record highs today(15th July 2021) as investors bought realty and IT stocks. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex index ended at a new closing peak of 53,159 levels, up 255 points or 0.48 percent while the Nifty50 index shut shop at 15,924-mark, up 74 points or 0.47 percent. The reassurance by the US Fed to keep interest rates near zero uplifted morale. IT stocks continued to be in demand while auto stocks saw profit booking. IT results out so far including that of majors like TCS NSE -0.36 % and Infosys NSE 0.25 % indicate a strong order pipeline, emboldening the companies to raise their revenue guidance to 14 to 17 percent. This augurs well for the industry and can invite further, said analysts. Read more

L&T Technology zooms 19 percent After Profit Jumps 84% In June Quarter

L&T Technology zooms 19 percent After Profit Jumps 84% In June Quarter

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Shares of L&T Technology Services (LTTS) zoomed 19 percent to a record high of Rs 3,471.95 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected June quarter (Q1FY22) results. The company's net profit surged 84 percent year-on-year in the June quarter as its profit came in at ₹ 117.3 crores in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. The technology services company's revenue from operations during the quarter stood at ₹ 1,518 crores, compared to ₹ 1,294.7 crores in the year-ago period, marking a growth of 17 percent annually, according to a regulatory filing by the firm to the stock exchanges. The company said that it could expand the margins because of levers like higher digitalization, he said adding that the quantum of work done offshore has also increased to 58 percent of the billing as against 50 percent before the pandemic. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 255 points, Nifty at 15924.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 255 points, Nifty at 15924.20

Thursday, July 15, 2021

At Close, the Sensex closed 255 points, or 0.48 percent, higher at 53,158.85 while the Nifty settled with a gain of 70 points, or 0.44 percent, and hits fresh closing high at 15,924.20.L&T, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Infosys, RIL, HUL were among top Sensex gainers. Titan Company, Mahindra and Mahindra, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Asian Paints, ITC, Maruti were top index laggards. Nifty Realty emerged as the top sectoral gainer, closing 4.20 percent higher, followed by Nifty IT which rose 1.29 percent. Nifty Auto down 0.40 percent, media down 0.35 percent, PSU bank down 0.33 percent, and pharma down 0.27 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.3 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: sensex at 53,067 levels, up 160 points and Nifty up 41 points, to quote at 15,895 levels

MARKET UPDATE: sensex at 53,067 levels, up 160 points and Nifty up 41 points, to quote at 15,895 levels

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Indian benchmark indices saw modest gains on Dalal Street today(15th July 2021) amid mixed global cues. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex was at 53,067 levels, up 160 points or 0.31 percent. It's NSE counterpart, Nifty50, added 41 points, or 0.26 percent, to quote at 15,895 levels. Shares of Infosys added 1 percent in early deals as the IT major raised its revenue growth guidance for FY22 to 14-16 percent from an earlier estimate of 12-14 percent. L&T, HCL Tech, and Tech M were the other top gainer on the BSE barometer. The BSE MidCap index added 0.25 percent while the BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.63 percent. Twenty-two companies, including Wipro, Angel Broking, Tata Elxsi, L&T Infotech, and Cyient are slated to post their quarterly numbers today. Read more

Mindtree Surges 9 percent, post quarterly results

Mindtree Surges 9 percent, post quarterly results

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Shares of Mindtree surged 9 percent to hit a new high of Rs 2,721 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday after the information technology (IT) consulting and services company reported a healthy set of numbers for the quarter ended June 2021. Mindtree's Q1 net profit rose to ₹343.3 crores, up reported a 61% YoY and 8% QoQ. Its revenue in dollar terms came at $310.5 million, witnessing a growth of 7.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 22.6% YoY. The IT company recorded its highest-ever order book of half a billion US dollars, a growth of 34% QoQ. The company said it is witnessing broad-based growth across industries and services and that its deal pipeline continues to remain strong. “We are pleased to report a strong start to FY22 with broad-based first-quarter growth across all service lines and industry segments," said Debashis Chatterjee, chief executive officer, and managing director, Mindtree. Read more

Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin tanks 8%

Top cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin tanks 8%

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Most major cryptocurrencies plunged today(14th July 2021) as bears continue to push prices lower. Barring US dollar-pegged coins, the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies were down up to 25 percent in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin was down 8 percent while Ethereum tanked 21 percent. Binance Coin, XRP, and Cardano were also down in double digits. Interestingly, the sell-off happened at a relatively higher volume, meaning this trend may continue for some time, said analysts. Analysts believe the upcoming Grayscale unlockings, coupled with the Taproot upgrade, is likely to lead to an increased buying by wealthy investors and BTC whales. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 134 points, Nifty at 15853.95

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 134 points, Nifty at 15853.95

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The BSE Sensex closed the day at 52,904.05, up 134 points or 0.25 percent while the Nifty settled 42 points, or 0.26 percent, up at 15,853.95. Tech Mahindra Infosys, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), and HCL Tech were among the top Sensex gainers while Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, and Reliance Industries were the top index laggards. The Nifty IT index was the best sectoral index today, up 3 percent on the NSE. Barring Nifty IT, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma, all the sectoral indices closed in the red. Bank Nifty ended flat with a negative bias. India VIX closed in the red. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.21 percent and 0.45 percent, respectively. Zomato has subscribed 57 percent till 3:30 PM on the first day of the issue.

Wholesale inflation eases to 12.07% in June

Wholesale inflation eases to 12.07% in June

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

India's wholesale inflation moderated to 12.07 percent in June from a record high of 12.94 percent in May amid a sustained rise in fuel and commodity prices, data released by the government today(14th July 2021) showed. Wholesale inflation came in at (-) 1.81 percent in June 2020, due to the implementation of a stringent nationwide lockdown. “The high rate of inflation in June 2021 is primarily due to low base effect and rise in prices of mineral oils viz. petrol, diesel (HSD), naphtha, ATF, furnace oil, etc, and manufactured products like basic metal, food products, chemical products, etc as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year,” an official statement said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dipped 135 points to quote at 52,633 levels and Nifty hovering just above 15,750-mark, down 44 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dipped 135 points to quote at 52,633 levels and Nifty hovering just above 15,750-mark, down 44 points

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Indian benchmark indices were trading lower today(14th July 2021), tracking mixed cues from other Asian markets. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex dipped 135 points, or 0.26 percent, to quote at 52,633 levels. Its NSE counterpart Nifty50, on the other hand, was hovering just above the 15,750-mark, down 44 points. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index and SmallCap indices were up 0.06 percent and 0.32 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index advanced over 1 percent while the Nifty Financial Services index dropped 0.6 percent. Nineteen companies including Infosys, 5paisa Capital, Craftsman Automation, Dodla Dairy, L&T Technology Services, and Hatsun Agro Product are slated to post their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Banks, financials lift Sensex nearly 400 points

Banks, financials lift Sensex nearly 400 points

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Bulls were in control today and market breadth was buoyant. Expectations of a good quarter for Textile exporters aided by a weak rupee kept several companies in this space buzzing through the day. Profit booking in several Largecaps & High-Quality Midcaps was witnessed. The 30-share pack Sensex climbed 397.04 points or 0.76 percent to close at 52,769.73. Its broader peer NSE Nifty rose 119.75 points or 0.76 percent to 15,812.35. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 397 points, Nifty at 15812.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 397 points, Nifty at 15812.35

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

At Close, the BSE Sensex closed 397 points, or 0.76 percent, higher at 52,769.73 while the Nifty ended with a gain of 120 points, or 0.76 percent, at 15,812.35 lifted primarily by financial stocks. Besides, better-than-expected Chinese export data, which pushed global stocks to record high, further lent support to the markets.ICICI Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Axis Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, and HDFC Bank were among the top index gainers. On the flip side, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, HUL, TCS, and Infosys were among the top laggards. The BSE MidCap index ended flat while the BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.4 percent. Barring Nifty FMCG, IT, and Media, all the sectoral indices ended in the green. Nifty Bank index gained 1.4 percent while Nifty Financial Services gained 1.5 per cent.

Investors need to be careful reg.current excitement in small-caps

Investors need to be careful reg.current excitement in small-caps

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

The global stock market rally continues unabated with the Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and the pan European Stoxx 600 again setting new record highs. It looks like markets are currently ignoring valuation concerns. The fact that 583 stocks, mostly mid and small-caps were locked in the upper circuit yesterday is an indication of the frenzied retail activity in markets. These are warning signals to investors. However, the news from the inflation front is positive with June CPI coming at 6.26% against an expectation of 6.5%. This gives room for the RBI to continue on the accommodative mode further strengthening the bulls. While remaining invested in high-quality stocks investors should be careful regarding investments in small-caps, according to market analysts.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 237 points to quote at 52,609 levels and Nifty held above the 15,750-mark, up 78 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 237 points to quote at 52,609 levels and Nifty held above the 15,750-mark, up 78 points

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Indian markets opened with modest gains today(13th July 2021) amid across-the-board buying. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 237 points, or 0.45 percent, in early deals to quote at 52,609 levels. The Nifty50, on the other hand, held above the 15,750-mark, up 78 points. ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, L&T, HDFC, and Tata Steel were the top gainers on the 30-share barometer while Tech M, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys slipped the most. Sectorally, the Nifty Realty index was leading with the most gains on the NSE. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rallied 0.35 percent and 0.65 percent, respectively. Among these, the SmallCap index hit a fresh record high of 26,263 in the intra-day trade. Eight companies including Mindtree, Tata Metaliks, Deccan Health Care, Shree Ganesh Remedies, and WS Industries will release quarterly earnings today.

Flipcart is valued now at $37.6 after raising $3.6 bn in funding

Flipcart is valued now at $37.6 after raising $3.6 bn in funding

Monday, July 12, 2021

E-commerce company Flipkart Group said it has raised $3.6 billion in funding in a round led by international groups that included Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Tiger Global. The investment values Flipkart at $37.6 billion post-money. The round also saw participation from other sovereign funds including DisruptAD, Qatar Investment Authority, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, and marquee investors Willoughby Capital, Antara Capital, Franklin Templeton, Tencent, and Tiger Global. The investment values the Group at USD 37.6 billion (about Rs 2.79 lakh crore) post-money, Flipkart said in a statement. The company, which competes with Amazon, Reliance Industries’ JioMart, and others in the burgeoning Indian e-commerce market, said it will continue to make deeper investments across people, technology, supply chain, and infrastructure to address the requirements of a rapidly growing consumer base in the country. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15692.60

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15692.60

Monday, July 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 13.50 points or 0.03% at 52372.69, and the Nifty was up 2.80 points or 0.02% at 15692.60 ends 327 pts down from the day’s high. UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, State Bank of India (SBI), Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank among the top index gainers. Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Banka, and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were top Sensex laggards. About 1889 shares have advanced, 1163 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Realty index zoomed 3.6 percent on the NSE while the Nifty IT index slipped 0.4 percent. Nifty Auto indices ended in the green.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rallying 0.40 percent and 0.75 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 246 points at 52,632 levels and Nifty traded above 15,750 levels, up 81 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 246 points at 52,632 levels and Nifty traded above 15,750 levels, up 81 points

Monday, July 12, 2021

Indian benchmark indices started gap-up on Dalal Street today (12th July 2021), mirroring firm trends in Asia. S&P BSE Sensex jumped 246 points, or 0.47 percent, in early deals to quote at 52,632 levels. NSE's Nifty50, meanwhile, traded above 15,750 levels, up 81 points. ICICI Bank, Grasim Industries, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki were the top gainers on the broader 50-share index. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index advanced 0.6 percent while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.91 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty PSU Bank index was ruling as the best performing index, up 1 percent. A total of 11 companies, including HFCL, Steel Strips Wheels, and Welcure Drugs & Pharmaceuticals will release quarterly earnings today.

Many Sugar stocks hit upper circuit limits

Many Sugar stocks hit upper circuit limits

Friday, July 9, 2021

Sugar stocks created some flutter in today's(9th July 2021) session, with many stocks hitting upper circuit limits. Industry watchers said they anticipate a spike in sugar prices to Rs 36-37 per kg in the coming months. The sugar stocks have run up 2-4 times in four months, it is reported. "The sector has seen a turnaround from being cyclical to a structural growth story backed by the government's aggressive ethanol blending programme," it said. "With aggressive distillery capacity addition in India, sugar companies under our coverage should see strong earnings growth over the next three years." Dwarikesh Sugar Industries and Dalmia Bharat Sugar Industries surged 5 percent each to Rs 78.40 and Rs 475, respectively yesterday. Magadh Sugar and Energy jumped 4 percent to Rs 340, whereas EID Parry India gained 2 percent to Rs 417.70. Read more

TCS shares:Investors should stay put

TCS shares:Investors should stay put

Friday, July 9, 2021

In today's(9th July 2021) session Shares of Tata Consultancy Services swung between gains and losses following its June quarter results which were lower than expectations. The scrip declined over 1 percent in early trade to Rs 3,211.85 on the BSE, however, it recouped losses to trade marginally in the green at Rs 3,271.05 around 10.40 am. Analysts largely hold bullish views on the stock although they are concerned about the valuations. Most expect TCS to bounce back following a blip in the Q1 earnings show. The technical charts signals for the stock in the days ahead are as below: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Likely target: Rs 3,700 and Rs 3,900 Upside potential: 8% and 15% Read more

Macrotech Developers surges 14 percent post June quarter business update

Macrotech Developers surges 14 percent post June quarter business update

Friday, July 9, 2021

Shares of Macrotech Developers, the recently listed real estate company, surged 10 percent to Rs 754 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Friday, having rallied 14 percent in two days, after the company reported an 88 percent rise in its sales bookings at Rs 957 crore for the quarter ended June on strong demand despite the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. The company's sales bookings and collections from customers stood at Rs 509 crore and Rs 384 crore, respectively, in the year-ago period. However, pre-sales were down by 62 percent from Rs 2,531 crore in the March 2021 quarter. "While April and May had very limited pre-sales on account of the second Covid wave in India, June saw pre-sales of Rs 654 crore. This pick-up in June is despite some continuing Covid related restrictions in our operating markets," the management said. It added that subject to no further Covid related disruptions, the company is on track to meet its pre-sales guidance. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 183 points, Nifty at 15689.80

Closing Bell: Sensex down 183 points, Nifty at 15689.80

Friday, July 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 182.75 points or 0.35% at 52,386.19, and the Nifty was down 38.10 points or 0.24% at 15,689.80. Tata Steel was the top gainer, followed by Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel, and NTPC. On the other hand, Bajaj Auto was the top loser followed by TCS, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries. About 1693 shares have advanced, 1252 shares declined, and 107 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Private Bank index was the biggest drag, down 0.6 percent. On the upside, the Nifty Realty index zoomed 2.4 percent and metal 2 percent. BSE midcap and smallcap indices rose 0.4-0.6 percent. India VIX slipped 4%.

Bajaj Healthcare gains 11 percent after receiving DRDO nod to manufacture 2-DG

Bajaj Healthcare gains 11 percent after receiving DRDO nod to manufacture 2-DG

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Healthcare surged 11 per cent and hit 52 weeks high of Rs 1,009.80 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company received a licence from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to manufacture and market "2-Deoxy-D-Glucose" (2-DG) as approved medication for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The 2-DG Ccovid-19 control and treatment drug has been developed by the DRDO laboratory's Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), in collaboration with the pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories. It has already received emergency approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for use on Covid-19 patients in the country. The drug comes in powder form and retails at Rs 990 per sachet, which is taken orally by dissolving it in water. It accumulates in the virus-infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production. Read more

Global sell-off, slowing growth drag Sensex 480 pts lower; Nifty ends below 15,750

Global sell-off, slowing growth drag Sensex 480 pts lower; Nifty ends below 15,750

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Mainly due to slowing growth and sinking Dow futures ahead of US market opening benchmark indices ended the day deep in the red today(8th July 2021), dragged by banks and metal stocks. The move was volatile as profit booking near all-time high levels continued. Fitch, meanwhile, cut India’s FY22 GDP growth forecast to 10 percent but sees revival if vaccination is rapid. Anxiety that the spread of Covid-19 variants could upend growth going forward, back-pedaled reflation trades in global markets. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex ended 486 points down at 52,569 levels while the broader Nifty50 defended the psychological zone of 15,700 to end at 15,728 level, down 152 points. The BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap indices slipped 0.37 percent and 0.09 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 485 points, Nifty at 15727.90

Closing Bell: Sensex down 485 points, Nifty at 15727.90

Thursday, July 8, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 485.82 points or 0.92% at 52568.94, and the Nifty was down 151.80 points or 0.96% at 15727.90. Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank were the top losers in the Sensex pack. Tech Mahindra was the top gainer followed by Bajaj Auto, Power Grid, HCL Technologies, and IndusInd Bank.About 1277 shares have advanced, 1648 shares declined, and 112 shares are The nifty Metal index fell 2.19%, the Nifty PSU Bank index closed 1.96% lower and Nifty Bank ended 1.39% in the red. Only the Nifty IT index ended in the green-up 0.05 percent. The BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap indices slipped 0.37 percent and 0.09 percent, respectively. India VIX rose 11%.unchanged.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 52,920 levels, down 120 points and Nifty gave up the 15,850 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 52,920 levels, down 120 points and Nifty gave up the 15,850 level

Thursday, July 8, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices edged lower in morning deals today(8th July 2021), ahead of the weekly options expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,920 levels, down 120 points and the broader Nifty50 index gave up the 15,850 level. Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, and Nestle India were the top Sensex drags. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 0.5 percent, leading the gainers. Read more

Titan shares dips 3 percent after June quarter business update

Titan shares dips 3 percent after June quarter business update

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Shares of Titan Company dipped 3 percent to Rs 1,717.55 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday after the watch-to-jewelry maker released a business update for the first quarter of FY22. The company recorded revenue growth of around 117 percent year-on-year (YoY), excluding bullion sales, in the April-June quarter of the financial year 2021-22 (Q1FY22), with revenue contribution of nearly 50 percent 10 percent and 40 percent coming from April, May and June months, respectively. The company’s sales were hit amid the second COVID-19 wave, which led to temporary closures of stores in key states. Jewellery division in Q1FY22 grew by around 107% (excluding bullion sales), compared to last year, primarily due to zero sales in April of last year. The watches and wearables division grew by around 280% over Q1FY21. Eye Wear division grew by around 117% over Q1FY21. Read more

Cabinet reshuffle: 43 ministers likely to take oath today

Cabinet reshuffle: 43 ministers likely to take oath today

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Forty-three ministers will take oath today(7th July 2021) in the Union Cabinet expansion which includes the names of Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Pashupati Kumar Paras, Bhupender Yadav, Sarbananda Sonowal, Anurag Singh Thakur. The new set of India's Council of Ministers has been chosen with emphasis on representation, experience, and education. Multiple ministers have also resigned from their positions in the past 24 hours. Ministers who've submitted their resignation so far before the big reshuffle: 1. Union Minister Chemicals and Fertilizers Sadananda Gowda 2. MoS Consumer Affairs Danve Raosaheb Dadarao 3. Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar 4. Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank 5. Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 193 points, Nifty at 15879.65

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 193 points, Nifty at 15879.65

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 193.58 points or 0.37% at 53054.76, and the Nifty was up 61.40 points or 0.39% at 15879.70. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, and HDFC were the top gainers on Sensex. Titan, Maruti Suzuki India, and Reliance Industries were the top laggards. About 1737 shares have advanced, 1372 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. The reality and metal indices rose 2 percent each. All other key sectoral indices gained up to 0.6 percent each, except the Nifty Auto index, which slipped 0.07 percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rallied 0.58 percent and 0.38 percent, respectively. India VIX closed 0.50 percent lower

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 52,800 levels, down 60 points and Nifty slipped below the 15,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 52,800 levels, down 60 points and Nifty slipped below the 15,800-mark

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a negative bias in early deals today(7th July 2021), amid weak global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,800 levels, down 60 points and the broader Nifty50 index slipped below the 15,800-mark. Titan fell over 1 percent and was the top Sensex laggard post Q1 update. Mahindra & Mahindra and IndusInd Bank were the other top laggards. All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Realty index, traded in the red, with the Nifty Auto index, down 0.6 percent, blee. ding the most. Read more

Tata Motors Tanks 10 percent as company flags concerns over chip shortage

Tata Motors Tanks 10 percent as company flags concerns over chip shortage

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Shares of Tata Motors tanked 10 per cent to Rs 311.53 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said it expects an operating cash outflow of about £1 billion, with negative earnings before interest tax (EBIT) margin in the second quarter ended September 2021 (Q2FY21), due to the supply constraints. Based on recent input from suppliers, the company now expects chip supply shortages in the Q2FY22 to be greater than in the first quarter, potentially resulting in wholesale volumes to be about 50 percent lower than planned, although it said it is working to mitigate this. We expect the situation will start to improve in the second half of our financial year, the company said.“The present semiconductor supply issues represent a significant near-term challenge for the industry which will take time to work through but we are encouraged by the strong demand we see for when supply recovers,” said Thierry Bollore, chief executive officer, JLR. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15818.25

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15818.25

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 18.82 points or 0.04% at 52861.18, and the Nifty was down 16.10 points or 0.10% at 15818.30. UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers on Sensex while Tech Mahindra, TCS, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, and Reliance Industries were among the drags. About 1557 shares have advanced, 1624 shares declined, and 121 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank was the top-performing index, up 0.9 percent, trailed by the Nifty Financial Services index, up 0.8 percent. Nifty Media and Nifty private bank index closed with gains. On the flip side, the Nifty Auto was the biggest loser, down 1.8 percent. The BSE MidCap index settled 0.12 percent higher while the BSE SmallCap index closed 0.26 percent lower.

Frontline equity indices turned highly volatile towards the fag-end of the session

Frontline equity indices turned highly volatile towards the fag-end of the session

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The frontline equity indices turned highly volatile towards the fag-end of the session today (6th July 2021) as profit-booking in all but the financial sector dragged them in the negative territory. The 30-share BSE barometer dropped 268 points from the record peak of 53,129, touched earlier today, to settle at 52,861 levels, down 19 points or 0.04 percent. Only 11 of the 30 constituents on the index managed to end in the green led by UltraTech Cement (up 3 percent), HDFC Bank, Bajaj twins, Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel. On the NSE, the broader Nifty50 declined 16 points, or 0.10 percent, to end at 15,818 levels. Tata Motors, down 8.5 percent, ended as the top laggard on the index after its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) said it expects an operating cash outflow of about £1 billion, with negative earnings before interest tax (EBIT) margin in the second quarter ended September 2021 (Q2FY21), due to the supply constraints. Read more

June GST collection falls below Rs 1 trn-mark after 8 months

June GST collection falls below Rs 1 trn-mark after 8 months

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

GST collections for the month of June fell below Rs 1 trillion for the first time in months, according to the government data released today(7t6th July 2021). The gross GST revenue collected in the month of June is Rs 92,849 crore. The collection dropped below the Rs 1 trillion marks after posting above the mark for eight months in a row. GST collections moderated to an eight-month low of Rs 1.02 trillion in May. The revenues for the month of June 2021 are 2 percent higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year. The figures include GST collection from domestic transactions between June 5 to July 5 since taxpayers were given various relief measures in the form of waiver/reduction in interest on delayed return filing for 15 days for the return filing month June for the taxpayers with the aggregate turnover up to Rs 5 crore in the wake of covid pandemic second wave.

Some hot stocks to keep your portfolio cool this summer

Some hot stocks to keep your portfolio cool this summer

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

So far shares of household appliances companies have seen a mixed trend during the current year. Among individual stocks, shares of Bajaj Electricals and Orient Electric have beaten the overall segment with a surge of 100 percent 50 percent, respectively. On the other hand, Blue Star surged over 20 percent before retracing, while stocks like Symphony Limited and Whirlpool have not delivered any significant return, so far. Although the overall trend in the segment seems sideways, the ongoing consolidation in some stocks may lead to a breakout, according to technical charts' observations. Read more

BSE Smallcap index hits new high

BSE Smallcap index hits new high

Monday, July 5, 2021

Shares of small-cap companies were on a roll today (5th July 2021) with the S&P BSE SmallCap index hitting a new high of 25,809 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on the back of a strong rally in telecom, agrochemicals, fertilizers, chemicals, information technology (IT), textiles and pharmaceutical stocks. The S&P BSE SmallCap index was up 0.90 percent as compared to a 0.70 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex and a 0.29 percent gain in the S&P BSE MidCap index. In the past one month, the SmallCap index has outperformed the other two by surging 6.4 percent. In comparison, the benchmark Sensex and the MidCap indices gained 1.4 percent and 0.28 percent, respectively. Individually, HFCL, OnMobile Global, Zuari Agro Chemicals, Grauer & Weil (India), Jindal Worldwide, Apex Frozen Foods, Accelya Solutions India, Newgen Software Technologies, and KRBL soared between 11 percent and 20 percent in the intra-day trade today. Read more

Is building a completely self-sufficient supply chain in semiconductor technology unrealistic?

Is building a completely self-sufficient supply chain in semiconductor technology unrealistic?

Monday, July 5, 2021

American government worried these days about computer chips and China’s ambitions with the foundational technology. But a machine sold by a Dutch company has emerged as a key lever for policymakers — and illustrates how any country’s hopes of building a completely self-sufficient supply chain in semiconductor technology are unrealistic. The machine is made by ASML Holding, based in Veldhoven. Its system uses a different kind of light to define ultrasmall circuitry on chips, packing more performance into the small slices of silicon. The complex machine is widely acknowledged as necessary for making the most advanced chips, an ability with geopolitical implications. The Trump administration successfully lobbied the Dutch government to block shipments of such a machine to China in 2019, and the Biden administration has shown no signs of reversing that stance. Read more

Panacea Biotec gains 9 percent on regulator’s nod to produce Sputnik V jabs

Panacea Biotec gains 9 percent on regulator’s nod to produce Sputnik V jabs

Monday, July 5, 2021

Shares of Panacea Biotec surged 9 percent to Rs 411 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Monday after the company announced that it has received a manufacturing license to produce Sputnik V vaccine at its Baddi (Himachal Pradesh) plant, after the first batch of the covid-19 vaccine cleared all quality-control tests at the Gamaleya Center, Russia, the company said. “Panacea Biotec is delighted to announce the obtaining of the manufacturing license to produce Sputnik V vaccine in India. On this occasion, we thank the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi Ji and Government of India for timely handholding and expediting clearances to enable ‘Make in India’ vaccines," said Dr. Rajesh Jain, Managing Director, for Panacea Biotec. Sputnik V has been part of India’s covid vaccination drive since 14 May after receiving the emergency use authorization on 12 April. Sputnik V has been registered in 67 countries globally, covering a total population of over 3.5 billion people. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 395 points, Nifty at 15834.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 395 points, Nifty at 15834.35

Monday, July 5, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 395.33 points or 0.75% at 52,880, and the Nifty was up 112.20 points or 0.71% at 15,834.40 as bulls asserted control on Dalal Street. State Bank of India was the top index gainer, followed by Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, and Larsen & Toubro. Tech Mahindra, Dr. Reddy’s, HCL Technologies, Titan, and Bharti Airtel were the only Sensex constituents to close in Red. All, except the IT and Pharma indices, ended in the green. Of these, the Nifty Realty index was the top gainer, up nearly 3 percent. The BSE SmallCap index gained 0.87 percent and the BSE Midcap index gained 0.35 percent higher.India VIX ended in the red.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 310 points at 52,800 and Nifty traded above the 15,800-mark;All Nifty sectoral indices traded in green

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 310 points at 52,800 and Nifty traded above the 15,800-mark;All Nifty sectoral indices traded in green

Monday, July 5, 2021

The benchmark indices in Indian markets rose half a percent in morning deals today(5th July 2021), tracking firm cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 310 points, or 0.6 percent, at 52,800, and the broader Nifty50 index traded above the 15,800-mark. Bajaj Auto, TCS, and PowerGrid were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto indexes, both up 0.6 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.3 percent and 0.6 percent in the broader markets, respectively.

57 stocks in the Nifty 500 index are trading in the overbought category of Relative Strength Index (RSI)

57 stocks in the Nifty 500 index are trading in the overbought category of Relative Strength Index (RSI)

Saturday, July 3, 2021

The current momentum in the domestic benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, shows weak sentiment and a confused state of mind of traders and investors. Quite a few stocks are reflecting extremely bullish sentiment in their overall trend. According to analysts at the current momentum, a total of 57 stocks in the Nifty 500 index are trading in the overbought category of Relative Strength Index (RSI). This indicator analyses the impact of change in price to identify the overbought and oversold territory. Investors consider the overbought situation as the area to look for profit booking or selling stocks. Likewise, oversold condition indicates bullish entry. Read more

Asset managers worried about the steep run-up in mid-, small-cap space

Asset managers worried about the steep run-up in mid-, small-cap space

Friday, July 2, 2021

The mid and small-cap indices, which underperformed large-caps until early 2020, have covered lost ground, gaining 73 percent and 104 percent, respectively, in the last year. “The economy is likely to see a cyclical upturn which makes us feel that the outlook for the broader market is likely to be good going forward. However, the euphoric rise in many poor-quality small-cap names driven by higher retail participation is a cause for concern,” say experts. On aggregate, the entire universe of Flexi cap schemes, which invest across market capitalisations, had 71.5 percent of their assets invested in large caps, 23.4 percent in mid-caps, and 5 percent in small caps as of May 31, data. Read more

NTPC plans IPO for Rs 2.5 trillion expansion of renewables business

NTPC plans IPO for Rs 2.5 trillion expansion of renewables business

Friday, July 2, 2021

India’s largest power generator and State-run Company NTPC has plans to list its arm NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd in 2022-23, to raise funds for achieving its ambitious target of 60 GW installed renewable energy capacity by 2032, which entails a total investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore, a source said. The Company did not disclose the quantum of money to be raised through the initial public offering (IPO) of the NTPC Renewable Energy but said that the equity component of the firm would be around Rs 50,000 crore and rest of the requirement would be met through long-term loans, debentures, bonds and other such modes. It’s intended to enable a dramatic transformation over the next decade for a company that relies on coal to produce the vast majority of its electricity. NTPC is aiming to double generation capacity to 130 gigawatts by 2032 and slash the share of fossil fuels in that energy mix to about half from 92% currently. Read more

Chris Wood launches India-dedicated equity portfolio

Chris Wood launches India-dedicated equity portfolio

Friday, July 2, 2021

In his Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio, Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has launched India long-only equity portfolio with 16 stocks, which include marquee stocks such as ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries (RIL), ONGC, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Steel, and Jubilant FoodWorks. India always had a significant representation in GREED & fear’s long-only Asia ex-Japan portfolio, launched nearly 19 years ago at the end of the third quarter of 2002 (Q3-2002). The move comes despite the Indian equities nearing all-time high levels and rich valuations. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 166 points, Nifty at 15722.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 166 points, Nifty at 15722.20

Friday, July 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 166.07 points or 0.32% at 52484.67, and the Nifty was up 42.20 points or 0.27% at 15722.20. Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the top gainers on BSE Sensex, followed by the State Bank of India, HDFC, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Tata Steel, Power Grid, and Asian Paints were the top laggards. About 1874 shares have advanced, 1279 shares declined, and 120 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Pharma index was the top gainer, up 0.6 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank index, up 0.4 percent. Conversely, the Nifty Metal index was the top sectoral loser on the NSE, down 1.5 percent.BSE midcap ended flat, while smallcap index added 1 percent. India VIX dived 6%.

MARKET UPDATE:Indices trade flat;Sensex hovered around 52,320 levels and Nifty below the 15,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Indices trade flat;Sensex hovered around 52,320 levels and Nifty below the 15,700-mark

Friday, July 2, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded flat in early deals (2nd July 2021), despite favourable global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,320 levels and the Nifty50 index was below the 15,700-mark. TCS, Infosys, and Tata Steel were the top Sensex laggards, while ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries gained the most. The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with the Nifty Realty index, up 0.9 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index rose half a percent.

Bulls are in a 'fatigue stage'

Bulls are in a 'fatigue stage'

Thursday, July 1, 2021

The benchmark indices (BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty) are struggling to cross their recent record levels and are in a consolidation phase, which according to analysts, is a sign that the bulls are in a 'fatigue stage'. The BSE barometer Sensex is currently trading 800 points down from its all-time high of 53,126 while Nifty50 is off some 200 points from the record peak of 15,915. While the overall trend for the benchmark indices looks positive, the current scenario is reflecting a confused state of mind among market players. In the first half of the current year 2021, Sensex and Nifty have gained 10 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Read more

Rainfall over country is most likely to be normal: IMD

Rainfall over country is most likely to be normal: IMD

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Rainfall over the country as a whole is most likely to be normal, as per IMD's forecast for July. According to IMD, monthly rainfall for July 2021 over the country is most likely to be normal (94 to 106 % of Long Period Average - LPA). "The latest global model forecasts indicate that the prevailing neutral ENSO conditions are likely to continue over the equatorial Pacific Ocean and that there is enhanced possibility of development of negative IOD conditions over the Indian Ocean during July to September 2021. As sea surface temperature (SST) conditions over the Pacific and the Indian Oceans are known to have a strong influence on Indian monsoon, IMD is carefully monitoring the evolution of sea surface conditions over these Ocean basins," the weather department said.

Vodafone Idea slips 15% after posting loss in Q4

Vodafone Idea slips 15% after posting loss in Q4

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Shares of Vodafone Idea tanked 15 percent to Rs 8.46 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade after the company reported a big loss of Rs 7,023 crore during January-March quarter as against Rs 4,532 crore in the previous quarter (Q3FY21). The revenues declined sharply by nearly 12% on a quarter-on-quarter basis to Rs 9,608 crore, much below analyst expectations of Rs 10,040.50 crore. Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization), however, increased 2.8% sequentially to Rs 4,408 crore. Ebitda margins came in at 45.9%, a sharp increase of 660 basis points quarter-on-quarter.The company’s average revenue per user (Arpu) during the quarter declined to Rs 107 compared with Rs 121 in the preceding quarter. Average data consumption, however, rose to 13,068 MB against 12,288 MB in the previous quarter. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 164 points, Nifty at 15680.00

Closing Bell: Sensex down 164 points, Nifty at 15680.00

Thursday, July 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 164.11 points or 0.31% at 52318.60, and the Nifty was down 41.50 points or 0.26% at 15680 as new Delta and Delta plus variants of novel coronavirus push Covid-19 cases higher across the globe. Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS were among the top index draggers. While Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Bajaj-Auto, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, Titan Company, SBI were Sensex gainers. About 1632 shares have advanced, 1516 shares declined, and 118 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto index and Nifty Pharma ended 0.8 percent higher, PSU Bank ended in the green, WhileNifty Bank fell 0.25 percent. Selling was seen in the energy, bank, metal, infra, and IT names. The BSE MidCap index dipped 0.19 percent. However, the BSE SmallCap index added 0.32 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex traded around 52,480 levels, and Nifty hovered near the 15,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex traded around 52,480 levels, and Nifty hovered near the 15,750-mark

Thursday, July 1, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in early deals today(1st July 2021), amid mixed cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex traded around 52,480 levels, and the broader Nifty50 index hovered near the 15,750-mark. IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Ultratech Cement were the top Sensex laggard. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, and Asian Paints were the top Sensex gainers. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 0.8 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index traded flat, while the SmallCap index ticked up 0.2 percent.

Mid-, Smallcaps outperform in first half of 2021

Mid-, Smallcaps outperform in first half of 2021

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Mid- and small-cap indices have outperformed the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 in the first half of the calendar year 2021 (H1-CY21) by rallying 26 percent and 39 percent, respectively. The trend, analysts believe, is likely to continue in H2-CY21 as well. The outperformance in H1-CY21 comes on the back of improved earnings and strong inflows from the foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in Indian equities. However, good monsoon so far, gradual opening up of the economy, and the pick-up in the pace of vaccination provides support to the market. Another key mover of these two segments over the past few months has been retail investors, who according to analysts, have flocked to these two market segments after tasting success with their investments in 2020. Read more

Market may again favour the bulls soon

Market may again favour the bulls soon

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The market mood is changing towards a bull run again, according to some analysts. The major positives for the market now are the steadily declining fresh Covid cases and fast-rising vaccinations, which will facilitate the further easing of restrictions and rebound in economic activity. From the market perspective, the fact that FPIs have ceased selling and the DIIs have turned aggressive buyers are strong positives. Therefore, it is quite possible that the market may again favour the bulls and the 'buy on dips strategy' may resume. Since exports are doing well & INR has depreciated, exporters are likely to do well. In banking, the share of the private sector in credit approvals has risen above 36% which is positive for the leading private bank majors.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 100 points at 52,650 levels and Nifty topped the 15,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 100 points at 52,650 levels and Nifty topped the 15,750-mark

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The benchmark indices in India edged up in early deals today(3othJune 2021), amid largely positive cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 100 points at 52,650 levels and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 15,750-mark. Maruti Suzuki, Titan, and Tata Steel were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring Nifty Realty, traded in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 0.75 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.2 percent and 0.5 percent higher, respectively. More than 900 companies including SpiceJet, Vodafone Idea, Dish TV India, IRCON International, and Sadbhav Engineering are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

10club raised $40 mn in seed funding

10club raised $40 mn in seed funding

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

10club has raised $40 million in seed funding. The funding round was co-led by Fireside Ventures and an international investor active in the space. HeyDay, a leading player in the roll-up space, PDS international, Class 5 Global, Secocha Ventures led by Sanket Parekh, boAt founders Aman Gupta & Sameer Mehta (in their individual capacity) and several other global strategic investors participated in the funding round. The funding will primarily be used for expanding 10club’s portfolio of brands, investing in building its technology stack, and for working capital purposes. Vinay Singh, Partner- Fireside Ventures will join the company’s board. 10club partners with e-commerce product sellers in India by acquiring their businesses. The firm said it works with their teams to help them grow 10x in size. Read more

FDI in India is to pick up going ahead on the back of a strong rebound in growth

FDI in India is to pick up going ahead on the back of a strong rebound in growth

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

After a March 2020 low, the valuation of Indian stock market has become a concern now, HSBC said in their Asian outlook conference for the second half of 2021. It expects foreign direct investment (FDI) to pick up pace going ahead as the economic recovery gathers steam. “FDI in India is likely to pick up going ahead on the back of a strong rebound in growth. Any pullback in FDI, I think, will only be temporary. The government’s latest stimulus measures announced Monday are marginally positive. However, relative to the economic dislocation seen in India, the package is not very large. Most emerging markets (EMs) witnessed healthy flows for the most part of FY21 as global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), remained ‘accommodative’ and pushed liquidity to help revive economic growth. Read more

S&P Global cuts India's growth forecast to 9.5% from 11%

S&P Global cuts India's growth forecast to 9.5% from 11%

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

S&P Global cut its growth forecasts for some of Asia's top economies including India, the Philippines, and Malaysia on Monday, offsetting upgrades to China and South Africa, and much of Latin America. The estimates, which feed into S&P's closely-followed sovereign ratings, saw India's growth projection cut to 9.5% from 11% due to its COVID-19 outbreak, the Philippines' lowered to 6% from 7.9% and Malaysia's downgraded to 4.1% from 6.2%.In contrast, China's forecast was surged up to 8.3% from 8%, Brazil's was upgraded to 4.7% from 3.4%, Mexico's to 5.8% from 4.9% while those of South Africa, Poland, and Russia were lifted to 4.2%, 4.5%, and 3.7%, respectively, from 3.6%, 3.4%, and 3.3%. "The top risk facing emerging market economies (EMs) is a slower-than-expected rollout of the vaccines," S&P's economists said in a news report, adding that the pandemic would only subside once vaccinations "reach a level consistent with herd immunity". Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 189 points, Nifty at 15748.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 189 points, Nifty at 15748.45

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was down 185.93 points or 0.35% at 52,549.66, and the Nifty was down 66.20 points or 0.42% at 15,748.50. Power Grid Corporation of India, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, RIL, Titan were among top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj-Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, SBI, Axis Bank were among the top index losers. About 1440 shares have advanced, 1536 shares declined, and 87 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank, Auto, Metal, and PSB index slipped between 1 percent and 1.5 percent on the NSE While the Nifty FMCG index and Nifty Pharma gained half a percent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.42 per cent and 0.07 percent lower, respectively

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,750 levels and Nifty fell below the 15,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,750 levels and Nifty fell below the 15,850-mark

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices traded flat in early deals today(29th June 2021), amid largely weak cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,750 levels and the Nifty50 index fell below the 15,850-mark. Asian Paints, Reliance Industries, and Larsen & Toubro were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the top laggards. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with Nifty Private bank, down 0.4 percent, taking the deepest cuts. The broader markets outperformed their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.37 percent and 0.47 percent higher, respectively. IRCTC, Ruchi Soya, Cochin Minerals & Rutile, DCM, Omaxe and Sintex Industries are among the list of companies that will announce their quarterly earnings today.

FM Sitharaman raises ECLGS scheme limit to Rs 4.5 trn

FM Sitharaman raises ECLGS scheme limit to Rs 4.5 trn

Monday, June 28, 2021

To help the revival of the economy battered by COVID-19 related issues, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures today(28th June 2021) including a Rs 1.1 lakh crore (Rs 1.1 trillion) credit guarantee scheme for improving health infrastructure and enhancing the limit under the ECLGS by 50 percent to Rs 4.5 lakh crore for the MSME sector facing a liquidity crunch. Sharing the stimulus package details, the finance minister said this comprises eight relief measures and other eight measures to support economic growth. She announced Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors, including the health sector, which includes guarantee cover for expansion or new projects. Besides, she said, additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore limit enhancement done for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme. Read more

Thyrocare Technologies fell 9.1 percent as PharmaEasy offers to acquire 66% stake

Thyrocare Technologies fell 9.1 percent as PharmaEasy offers to acquire 66% stake

Monday, June 28, 2021

Shares of Thyrocare Technologies dipped 9.1 per cent to Rs 1,317on the BSE in Monday's intra-day after digital healthcare company Pharmeasy announced that it would buy a controlling stake in the diagnostic chain for Rs 4,546 crore.The Delhi-based company would buy 66.1 per cent stake in Thyrocare from promoter A Velumani and his affiliates at Rs 1,300 per share. Dr A Velumani, the founder of Thyrocare, will be separately acquiring a minority non-controlling stake, of less than 5 percent in API Holdings as part of a series of equity investments by existing and new investors of API, the statement added.The proposed deal shocked investors as the deal price was 11% lower than the stock price of the firm.This would be the first ever acquisition of a listed company, by an Indian unicorn, the companies said in a joint statement. "It is the third big-ticket transaction involving an e-pharmacy company," they said.The stock price has surged over 176 percent in last 1 year. Read more

Young Indian investors rather put money in crypto than gold

Young Indian investors rather put money in crypto than gold

Monday, June 28, 2021

In India investments in crypto grew from about $200 million to nearly $40 billion in the past year, according to Chainalysis. That’s despite outright hostility toward the asset class from the central bank and a proposed trading ban. Indians now totaling more than 15 million are buying and selling digital coins. That’s catching up with the 23 million traders of these assets in the U.S. and compares with just 2.3 million in the U.K. The growth in India is coming from the 18-35-year-old cohort, says the co-founder of India’s first cryptocurrency exchange. Latest World Gold Council data indicated Indian adults under age 34 have less appetite for gold than older consumers.“They find it far easier to invest in crypto than gold because the process is very simple,” say experts. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 189 points, Nifty at 15814.70

Closing Bell: Sensex down 189 points, Nifty at 15814.70

Monday, June 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 189.45 points or 0.36% at 52735.59, and the Nifty was down 45.70 points or 0.29% at 15814.70 even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced relief measures for an economy, battered by the second wave of Covid-19, and which is bracing for a possible third wave. Asian Paints, Housing Development Finance Ltd (HDFC), State Bank of India, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), NTPC were among the top Sensex gainers. Maruti Suzuki, TCS, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj-Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel were top index laggards. About 1826 shares have advanced, 1420 shares declined, and 147 shares are unchanged. Barring Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices, all the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, lead by gains in Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Metal which gained 1-2 percent. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.4 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded flat around the 53,000-mark and Nifty topped the 15,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded flat around the 53,000-mark and Nifty topped the 15,900-mark

Monday, June 28, 2021

The markets in India traded flat with a positive bias in early deals today (28th June 2021)amid cautious trade in Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex traded around the 53,000-mark and the Nifty50 index topped the 15,900-mark. Dr. Reddy's, NTPC, and Asian Paints were the top Sensex gainers, while Titan and TCS were the top drags. Majority of the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.8 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.1 percent and 0.4 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Dodla Dairy and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences will list on the bourses today The two IPOs that ran between June 16-18 were subscribed 46 times and 4 times, respectively. Around 300 companies are slated to post their quarterly numbers today including NALCO, Future Lifestyle, Zee Media, GIC Housing Finance, and NLC India. Read more

Can PSU banks offer good returns even after a stellar rally?

Can PSU banks offer good returns even after a stellar rally?

Saturday, June 26, 2021

Stocks of the public banks have been on a gradual upward trend during the month of June. Privatisation buzz, strong earnings, and fund-raising plans have lent confidence to investors which resulted in buying in these names. The stocks did see some weakness recently but the positive sentiment remains intact. Union Bank shares have gained over 12 percent so far in June while UCO Bank has surged 5 percent. Notably, Union Bank said on Thursday (24th June 2021), it has raised Rs 850 crore while UCO Bank has received Board's nod to raise up to Rs 500 crore. Meanwhile, other stocks in the PSU bank basket-like Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank have seen a sharp rise on the news of divestment plans. Read more

Ashok Leyand gains 9 percent after posting Quarter4 results.

Ashok Leyand gains 9 percent after posting Quarter4 results.

Friday, June 25, 2021

Shares of Ashok Leyland zoomed 9 per cent to Rs 129.35 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Friday as the commercial vehicle maker posted a net profit of Rs 241.17 crore in the March 2021 quarter. The company had incurred a net loss of Rs 57.32 crore in the same quarter previous year. The Company's Market share improved 0.8 per cent to 28.9 per cent in the March 2021 quarter (Q4FY21) from 28.1 per cent in December 2020 quarter. The revenue from the operations surged 80 per cent to Rs 7,000.49 crore in the March 2021 quarter from Rs 3,872 crore in the same quarter previous year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) were at Rs 533.7 crore and the margin expanded to 7.6 percent from 4.7 percent (YoY).For the full financial year 2020-21, the company has posted a net loss of Rs 313.68 crore as against a profit of Rs 239.65 crore in the financial year 2019-20. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 226 points, Nifty at 15860.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 226 points, Nifty at 15860.35

Friday, June 25, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 226.04 points or 0.43% at 52925.04, and the Nifty was up 69.90 points or 0.44% at 15860.40 as hefty buying in metals, financials, and pharma sectors lifted indices for the second day. Tata Steel was the best performing stock on BSE Sensex followed by SBI, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank. while top losers included Reliance Industries, Titan Company, NTPC, HUL, and Asian Paints. About 1737 shares have advanced, 1393 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index zoomed 2.5 percent. Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Pharma, and auto indices, rose between 0.7 percent and 1.6 percent. While Nifty FMCG, down 0.66%.The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 1 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 84 points at 52,780 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,830-zone

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 84 points at 52,780 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,830-zone

Friday, June 25, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded flat with a positive bias today(25th June 2021), although heavyweight Reliance Industries being the top drag. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 84 points at 52,780 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around the 15,830-zone. Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Tech were the top Sensex gainers, while Reliance Industries (down 2%) was the top laggard. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by Nifty Metal, were up 1.9 percent. One hundred and ninety-two companies, including Antony Waste Handling Cell, Finolex Industries, Indraprastha Gas, JSW Energy, and RailTel Corporation of India, are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today.

Bull run will last for very long time:Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Bull run will last for very long time:Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Thursday, June 24, 2021

According to billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, annual equity returns from Indian stocks will be about five percentage points on top of the economic growth of 7%-10% in the coming years. Jhunjhunwala is counting on the nation’s potential for long-term growth and political stability to fuel further gains in the $3 trillion stock market that’s already been hitting record after record this year. His bets range from banks and health insurance -which he says will be boosted by the pandemic - to a broad consumer rally on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies to give every Indian home and access to clean water. “We are in the middle of a bull phase which will last for a very, very long time,” Jhunjhunwala said in an interview earlier this month. “India will also look lucrative when the U.S. Federal Reserve begins to withdraw stimulus, but there will be short-term disruptions.”

Mukesh Ambani announces big bang into solar new energy,JioPhone Next

Mukesh Ambani announces big bang into solar new energy,JioPhone Next

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Thursday announced a Rs 75,000 crore investment in setting up four 'Giga' factories to make solar photovoltaic cells, green hydrogen, batteries, and fuel cells over the next three years. He also said Reliance will set up 100 GW of solar power generating capacity. India will present to the world a template of a Green Economy Movement. We will build two additional divisions to further strengthen the green energy ecosystem. He also announced the launch of JioPhone Next, a fully-featured smartphone, that is developed in partnership with Google.JioPhone next will be launched first in India on September 10, and later it will be taken to many other countries. Mukesh Ambani said that Jio will use Google Cloud's next-generation technologies to power Jio's 5G solutions. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 392.92 points Nifty at 15790.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 392.92 points Nifty at 15790.45

Thursday, June 24, 2021

At Close, Sensex ended up 392.92 points or 0.75% at 52699.00, and the Nifty jumped 103.50 points or 0.66% at 15790.50 led by Nifty IT. Infosys, TCS, and Tech Mahindra were the top Sensex gainer. While RIL, Bharti Airtel Power Grid Corporation and HDFC were the top laggards. About 1415 shares have advanced, 1717 shares declined, and 135 shares are unchanged. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 2.79 percent, leading the gainers, while the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.4 percent, bled the most. Bank Nifty ended in the green. Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma closed in the red. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ending 0.51 and 0.22 percent lower, respectively. India VIX closed 1% lower.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points at 52,560 levels and Nifty topped the 15,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points at 52,560 levels and Nifty topped the 15,750-mark

Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices traded nearly half a percent higher in early deals today (24th June 2021) ahead of 44th Reliance Industries AGM and the monthly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 250 points, or 0.5 percent, at 52,560 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 15,750-mark. TCS, Infosys, and Tata Steel were the top Sensex gainers, while Bajaj Auto and NTPC were the top laggards. Majority of the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty IT index, up 0.9 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index was flat in the broader markets while the SmallCap index ticked up 0.3 percent. The shares of Shyam Metalics and Sona Comstar are slated to list on the bourses today. A strong debut is on the cards for Shyam Metalics while Sona Comstar is likely to witness a muted listing, suggest grey market trends. Read more

Indian benchmark indices snapped their three-day winning streak as investors booked profits

Indian benchmark indices snapped their three-day winning streak as investors booked profits

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Benchmark indices snapped their three-day winning streak and ended half a percent lower today(23rd June 2021) as investors booked profits at higher levels. Besides, a cut in India's CY21 growth forecast by Moody's further dampened the sentiment on the Street. Barring the auto segment, all other sectoral indices settled the session in the red with the Nifty Metal (1 percent) and IT (0.87 percent) indices nursing the steepest losses. Overall, the S&P BSE Sensex index closed at 52,306 levels, down 282.6 points or 0.54 percent while the Nifty50 index ended at 15,687 levels, down 86 points or 0.54 percent. Maruti Suzuki, Titan Company, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Ultratech Cement, Hero MotoCorp, and ONGC were the top gainers in the large-cap space while Adani Ports, Wipro, JSW Steel, Divis Labs, Shree Cement, L&T, Kotak Bank, and TCS were the top laggards. Read more

Bharat Electronics surges 12%,stock hits 52-week high

Bharat Electronics surges 12%,stock hits 52-week high

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Shares of Bharat Electronics (BEL) gains 12 percent of Rs 170 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday and hit over a three-year high after the company reported a strong set of numbers for the quarter ended March 2021. The state-owned aerospace and defense electronics company reported a net profit of Rs 1352.38 crore in the quarter ended March 2021, up 30.73 percent year-on-year (YoY) compared to Q4 FY20 of Rs 1034.52cr. The company has achieved a turnover of Rs6757.05cr for the quarter ended 31st March 2021, as against Rs5725.49cr for the corresponding quarter of the previous year up 18 percent. In Q4FY21, BEL reported a 30.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 1,352 crore on the back of healthy revenue growth and operational performance. Besides, the company has recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.20 per equity share 120 percent of Rs 1 each for the financial year 2020-21. Read more

Moody's slashed India's growth projection to 9.6% from earlier estimate of 13.9% for 2021

Moody's slashed India's growth projection to 9.6% from earlier estimate of 13.9% for 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Moody's today(23rd June 2021) slashed India's growth projection to 9.6 percent for the 2021 calendar year, from its earlier estimate of 13.9 percent, and said faster vaccination progress will be paramount in restricting economic losses to the June quarter In its report titled 'Macroeconomics India: Economic shocks from second COVID wave will not be as severe as last year's, Moody's said high-frequency economic indicators show that the second wave of COVID-19 infections hit India's economy in April and May. With states now easing restrictions, economic activity in May is likely to signify the trough. "The virus resurgence adds uncertainty to India's growth forecast for 2021; however, it is likely that the economic damage will remain restricted to the April-June quarter. We currently expect India's real GDP to grow at 9.6 percent in 2021 and 7 percent in 2022," Moody's said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 282 points, Nifty at 15686.95

Closing Bell:Sensex down 282 points, Nifty at 15686.95

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 282.63 points or 0.54% at 52306.08, and the Nifty was down 85.80 points or 0.54% at 15687 as investors booked profits at higher levels. Maruti Suzuki India was the top gainer followed by Titan Company and Bajaj Finserv. Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, and HDFC were the worst performers. About 1335 shares have advanced, 1629 shares declined, and 116 shares are unchanged. Except for the auto segment, all other sectoral indices settled the session in the red with the Nifty Metal 1 percent and IT 0.87 percent indices nursing the steepest losses. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices 0.26 percent and 0.43 percent lower, respectively. India VIX surged 4%

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,680 levels, up 90 points and Nifty topped the 15,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,680 levels, up 90 points and Nifty topped the 15,800-mark

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded flat with a positive bias in morning deals today(23rd June 2021)after a volatile start to the session. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,680 levels, up 90 points, or 0.17 percent, and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 15,800-mark. IndusInd Bank and Tata Steel were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 0.8 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index ticked up 0.2 percent. Sixty-four companies, including Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Mcleod Russel India, Allcargo Logistics, and HCC are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Indian firms' market capitalisation grew at the fastest pace last year:SBI

Indian firms' market capitalisation grew at the fastest pace last year:SBI

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Last year Indian companies' market capitalization has grown at the fastest pace among major economies in spite of contraction in GDP, according to economists from SBI. Further, retail investors have shown higher interest in markets and their numbers have increased by 1.42 crore in FY21 and another 44 lakh in April and May, they said in a note, wondering if this will be a lasting behavioral change or is transitory. The economists at SBI attributed the growth in equity markets to lower returns on other financial instruments amid a low rates regime, increase in global liquidity, and even a tendency to spend more time at home because of mobility restrictions which led many to trade more. The 30-share benchmark index BSE has rallied from 28,000 points in early April 2020, to over 52,000 points at present. Read more

Maruti Suzuki gains 5 percent as it plans to hike car prices effective July

Maruti Suzuki gains 5 percent as it plans to hike car prices effective July

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Maruti Suzuki shares rose 5.5 percent to Rs 7,299 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after automobile maker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it will hike prices of its cars in the second quarter of the current fiscal due to an increase in the input costs. Maruti Suzuki has not specified the extent of the price hike yet. “Over the past year, the cost of the company's vehicles continues to be adversely impacted due to an increase in various input costs. Hence, it has become imperative for the company to pass on some impact of additional cost to customers through a price rise. The price rise has been planned in quarter 2 and the increase shall vary for different models,” Maruti Suzuki said in a statement. On January 18 this year, the automaker had announced a price hike of select models by up to Rs 34,000 due to a rise in input costs. On April 16, Maruti Suzuki announced the weighted average price increase in ex-Showroom Prices (Delhi) across models of 1.6 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 14 points, Nifty at 15772.75

Closing Bell: Sensex up 14 points, Nifty at 15772.75

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 14.25 points or 0.03% at 52588.71, and the Nifty was up 26.30 points or 0.17% at 15772.80 as investors booked profit on Tuesday ahead of testimony from US Fed Chair Jerome Powell later in the day. Maruti Suzuki India was the top gainer followed by Ultratech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, and TCS. On the downside, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, HUL, Nestle India, Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Tech M, and IndusInd Bank underperformed the index. About 1839 shares have advanced, 1136 shares declined, and 97 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto index was the best performing index, up 1.4 percent. The Nifty Bank and Realty indices, on the other hand, slipped 0.3 percent each. The small-cap stocks gained 0.83 percent higher, While the BSE MidCap index closed 0.33 percent up. India VIX, the volatility index closed 2% lower.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 360 points at 52,930 levels and Nifty testing the 15,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 360 points at 52,930 levels and Nifty testing the 15,850-mark

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

The benchmark indices in India rose over half a percent in early deals today(22nd June 2021), amid favourable cues from other global markets. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 360 points, or 0.69 percent, at 52,930 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 15,850-mark. Maruti Suzuki rose 2 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Titan, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India (all up over 1%). The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.9 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, outran their benchmark peers. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.9 percent and 1.2 percent higher, respectively. Seventy-nine companies, including NMDC, Aster DM Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, and Jaypee Infratech are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today.

These stocks show positive momentum

These stocks show positive momentum

Monday, June 21, 2021

Taking cues from global markets, the Indian benchmark indices have declined over 2 percent from recent peaks while the Nifty Bank index has tumbled over 5.50 percent from its peak. Today(21st June 2021), the Indian benchmark indices clawed their way out of the early lows but were still trading half a percent down. The weakness, however, can be seen as an opportunity by investors as major medium-term supports are not broken, technical charts suggest. Here are some stocks showing positive momentum. Read more

Nifty PSU Bank index gains 4% after the news of divestment in the Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank

Nifty PSU Bank index gains 4% after the news of divestment in the Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank

Monday, June 21, 2021

Shares of Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) J&K Bank were locked in 20 percent upper circuit on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday on the back of heavy volumes amid reports that the two financial institutions CBI and IOB might be privatized. On the back of the rally in these three stocks Nifty PSU Bank index surged as much as 4.4 percent to 2,484.15 levels. All of the 13 constituents of the pack traded in the green with maximum gains seen for the counters such as J&K Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, and Central Bank. “Disinvestment news in CBI and IOB lead the rally in PSU Banking basket. For taking ahead of the divestment process, the center shall amend the Banking Regulations Act together with other banking laws. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 230 points, Nifty at 15746.50

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 230 points, Nifty at 15746.50

Monday, June 21, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed the day 230 points, or 0.44 percent, higher at 52,574.46 while the Nifty settled with a gain of 63 points, or 0.40 percent, at 15,746.50 reversing the steep losses logged in the morning, amid board-based buying. NTPC, Titan Company, and State Bank of India closed as the top index performers while Tech Mahindra, Maruti, and TCS were the worst performers. The Nifty PSU Bank index ended 4 percent higher amid reports that the two financial institutions might be privatized. The Nifty Realty index was up 2 percent and the Nifty Metal, Private Bank, Bank, and FMCG indices gained up to 1 percent each. On the contrary, the Nifty IT and Auto indices slipped 0.2 percent and 0.36 percent, respectively. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.8 percent each. India VIX ended flat.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slid 350 points to 51,960 levels and Nifty around the 15,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slid 350 points to 51,960 levels and Nifty around the 15,550-mark

Monday, June 21, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fell over half a percent in early deals today(21st June 2021), tracking weak cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex slid 350 points, or 0.68 percent, to 51,960 levels and the broader Nifty50 index was around the 15,550-mark. ICICI Bank fell 2 percent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, and IndusInd Bank (all down over 1%). The Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with Nifty Metal and Nifty PSU Bank indexes, down 2 percent each, bleeding the most. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.9 percent and 0.7 percent down in the broader markets, respectively. Seventy companies, including Oil India, Info Edge, Bharat Dynamics, TCNS Clothing, and VST Tillers Tractors, are slated to post their quarterly numbers.

What next week

What next week

Friday, June 18, 2021

Next week with no major event, global cues will continue to dictate the c experts feel. On the domestic front, the progress of the monsoon and updates on the vaccination drive will be closely watched. Indications are in the favor of further consolidation in the index but the bias would remain on the positive side till Nifty holds above 15,400. Meanwhile, participants should maintain their focus on the selection of stocks and use dips to gradually accumulate the fundamentally sound counters.

RIL, HUL, Airtel help indices log V-shaped recovery

RIL, HUL, Airtel help indices log V-shaped recovery

Friday, June 18, 2021

In today's(18th June 2021) intra-day session Indian benchmark equity indices slumped over 1 percent but made a sharp V-shaped recovery to end the day with little change. Financials and metals exerted pressure on the bourses, even as gains in Reliance Industries, FMCG, and select private bank stocks tried to limit the losses. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 722 points intra-day but recovered to close 21 points, or 0.04 percent, higher at 52,344 levels. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, bounced back from the day's low of 15,451 to end at 15,683 levels, down 8 points or 0.05 percent. The correction was deeper in the broader markets where the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.70 percent and 0.89 percent down, respectively. Read more

Globus Spirits share zoomed 50 percent in a week and hits a new high

Globus Spirits share zoomed 50 percent in a week and hits a new high

Friday, June 18, 2021

Shares of breweries and distilleries Globus Spirits shares gained 10 percent and hits a new high of Rs 584 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in intra-day trade on Friday. This stock zoomed nearly 53% in the last 5 sessions. The liquor company reported a more-than-double consolidated profit at Rs 50.63 crore in the March-ended quarter of the financial year 2020-2021 amid strong revenue, as compared to Rs 19.35 crore in the same period a year ago. The company's sales rose 31.37 percent to Rs 356.68 crore from Rs 271.51 crore during the same quarter of the previous year. For the full year, net profit was up 182 percent to Rs 140.84 crore against Rs 49.90 crore during the previous year. Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margin grew by over 1140 bps YoY to 24.9 percent in Q4FY21 from 13.5 percent in Q4FY20, on account of a higher share of consumer business, and better realizations on ENA (Extra Neutral Alcohol) and ethanol. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 21 points, Nifty at 15683.35

Closing Bell:Sensex up 21 points, Nifty at 15683.35

Friday, June 18, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 21.12 points or 0.04% at 52344.45, and the Nifty was down 8.00 points or 0.05% at 15683.40, zooms 743 pts from the day’s low. HUL, Bajaj-Auto, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, RIL, Titan Company were top Sensex gainers. About 1182 shares have advanced, 1964 shares declined, and 126 shares are unchanged. On the flip side, ONGC, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Nestle India, SBI were top index losers. The Nifty PSU Bank declined nearly 2 percent while the Nifty Auto, Metal, and Realty indices slipped up to 1 percent each. On the upside, the Nifty FMCG index ended 0.29 percent higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.70 percent and 0.89 percent down, respectively.

Nazara Technologies tanked 12 per cent to Rs 1,463.75

Nazara Technologies tanked 12 per cent to Rs 1,463.75

Friday, June 18, 2021

Shares of Nazara Technologies tanked 12 percent to Rs 1,463.75 on the BSE in intra-day trade today(18th June 2021), amid heavy volumes, after the foreign brokerage firm CLSA initiated coverage on the stock with a Sell rating and target price of Rs 1,095, citing hefty premium valuation. The stock was trading close to its 52-week low level of Rs 1,412.50 hit on April 12, 2021. It had hit a high of Rs 2,026.90 on its stock market debut day, March 30, 2021. Nazara Technologies is an Indian gaming and sports media platform with a presence in India, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Its product portfolio includes offerings across interactive gaming, eSports, and gamified early learning ecosystems like World Cricket Championship & Carrom Clash in mobile games, Kiddopia in gamified early learning, Nodwin & Sportskeeda in eSports and eSports media, and Halaplay and Qunami in skill-based, fantasy, and trivia games. Read more

Major cryptocurrencies traded lower today

Major cryptocurrencies traded lower today

Friday, June 18, 2021

Major cryptocurrencies traded lower today(18th June 2021) as the US regulator delayed the approval of Bitcoin ETFs which has dented the sentiments of crypto investors. However, digital tokens, pegged with dollars, showed signs of resilience. The majority of the top 10 digital tokens were trading with cuts at 9.30 hours IST. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in a regulatory filing that it will seek public comments on a proposal to list Bitcoin ETFs on Cboe Global Markets Inc. Contrary to US SEC's views, UK watchdog Financial Conduct Authority said more people see crypto assets as a mainstream investment rather than a 'gamble' as ownership of Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies have risen to 2.3 million adults in Britain this year. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded around 52,390, up 70 points and Nifty holding the 15,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded around 52,390, up 70 points and Nifty holding the 15,700-mark

Friday, June 18, 2021

The benchmark indices in India edged up in early deals today(18th June 2021), but off the day's high, amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex traded around 52,390, up 70 points and the broader Nifty50 index was holding the 15,700-mark. Bajaj Finserv and Sun Pharma gained 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, ONGC fell 2 percent. The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 0.8 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index fell 0.2 percent while the SmallCap index was up 0.25 percent. Fifty-two companies, including Ashoka Buildcon, GMR Infrastructure, Hinduja Global Solutions, Insecticides (India), and Welspun Specialty Solutions are set to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Sensex slips 179 pts as hawkish US Fed tone hits D-Street

Sensex slips 179 pts as hawkish US Fed tone hits D-Street

Thursday, June 17, 2021

A hawkish tone by the US Federal Reserve crushed equities across the globe today(17th June 2021) as investors feared global central banks may hike rates sooner than expected. US Treasury yields gained overnight and the dollar strengthened against the rupee to its highest level in six weeks, hammering equity prices on Dalal Street. This comes on the day of the weekly F&O expiry, adding to the overall volatility. A mild recovery post a gap-down start quickly dismantled during the last hour of the session as market participants offloaded metal and rate-sensitive counters. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex ended at 52,323 levels, down 179 points or 0.34 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index breached below its immediate support of 15,650 and hit a low of 15,616. It recovered marginally to end at 15,691 levels, down 76 points or 0.48 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 179 points, Nifty at 15691.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 179 points, Nifty at 15691.40

Thursday, June 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 178.65 points or 0.34% at 52323.33, and the Nifty was down 76.10 points or 0.48% at 15691.40 amid weak global cues after US Fed signaled higher rates in 2023 in its policy outcome on Wednesday. IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Dr Reddy’s Lab, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Bajaj-Auto, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), were top index losers. On the flip side, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, RIL, HCL Tech were index gainers. About 1347 shares have advanced, 1784 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index slipped 2 percent, followed by the Nifty Realty index down1.6 percent and the Nifty PSB and Auto indices around 1.5 percent each. The Nifty FMCG and IT indices, on the other hand, gained 0.14 percent and 0.57 percent, respectively. The BSE MidCap index cracked 1.3 percent while the BSE SmallCap index slipped 0.58 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points to 52,290 and Nifty traded below the 15,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points to 52,290 and Nifty traded below the 15,700-mark

Thursday, June 17, 2021

In Indian markets, benchmark indices followed the losses in global markets and edged lower in early deals today(17th June 2021) amid the US Federal Reserve's indication that it could begin raising interest rates in 2023. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 210 points to 52,290 and the broader Nifty50 index traded below the 15,700-mark. HDFC Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the red, with the Nifty Metal index, down 1.5 percent, bleeding the most. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index fell 0.6 percent, while the SmallCap index was flat. Thirty-three companies, including Power Grid Corporation, Natco Pharma, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, DB Corp, and Khadim India are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

LIC Housing Finance dips 4% as investors booked profit

LIC Housing Finance dips 4% as investors booked profit

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Shares of LIC Housing Finance slid 4 percent to Rs 501 on the BSE in intra-day trade today(16th June 2021) as investors booked profit after the company reported a good set of numbers for the March quarter (Q4FY21) on the operating and business growth front. However, a steep rise in provisions dented profitability. The board approved a dividend at 425 percent i.e. Rs 8.50 per equity share of Rs 2 each for the financial year 2020-2021. The stock has corrected 8 percent from its 52-week high level of Rs 542, touched on Friday (June 11, 2021) with today’s decline. Despite the past couple of days' fall, LIC Housing Finance has outperformed the market by gaining 18 percent, as compared 8 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex in the past month.

India’s best-performing stock funds have bet on companies that produces chemical substances

India’s best-performing stock funds have bet on companies that produces chemical substances

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

For three funds that have delivered the biggest returns, this year Chemicals producers make up at least 14% of the portfolio according to the data available. Those bets have paid off thanks to the rising global appetite for specialty chemicals in industries such as automobiles and cosmetics amid a recovery from the pandemic. India is emerging as a hub for specialty chemicals, helped by favorable policy measures that include decisions such as imposing anti-dumping duty on some imports and a proposal for production-linked incentives. Producers have also benefited from a ‘China-plus-one’ strategy that has made companies around the world diversify their supply chains from the Asian superpower amid geopolitical concerns. Read more

Newgen Software shares hit 52-week high after promoters sell 10.57% stake

Newgen Software shares hit 52-week high after promoters sell 10.57% stake

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Shares of Newgen Software Technologies hit a 52 week high, surging 4 percent to Rs 519.45, on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day deals after the promoters sold their 10.57 percent stake in the company via open market on Tuesday. Three promoters of Newgen Software Technologies Ltd on Tuesday offloaded shares worth over Rs 335 crore of the firm which represents a 10.57 percent equity stake in the Company through open market transactions. The aforesaid stake in the Company was sold at an average price of approximately Rs 454 per equity share, which was at a marginal discount to the closing price of the stock on NSE on June 14, 2021, of Rs 458.3 per equity share, it said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 271 points, Nifty at 15767.55

Closing Bell:Sensex down 271 points, Nifty at 15767.55

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

At Close, The BSE Sensex index fell 271 points, or 0.51 percent, to close at 52,501.98 while the Nifty ended 102 points, or 0.64 percent, lower at 15,767.55.The top BSE Sensex laggards were Power Grid Corporation of India, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), L&T, and UltraTech Cement, among others. On the flip side, stocks of Nestle India, ONGC, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Infosys, ITC, and TCS were the top gainers.The Nifty Metal index skidded 3 percent, the Nifty PSU Bank and Realty indices dropped over 1 percent each.BSE Basic Materials, energy, industrials, telecom, capital goods, consumer durables, power, and realty indices fell over a percent each. On the contrary, the Nifty FMCG and IT indices gained 0.5 percent and 0.25 percent, respectively. The BSE MidCap index slipped 0.95 percent while the BSE SmallCap index dipped 0.68 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded 100 points down at 52,690 levels and Nifty slipped below the 15,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded 100 points down at 52,690 levels and Nifty slipped below the 15,850-mark

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices edged lower in early deals today(16th June 2021), amid weakness in financials and pharma stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex traded 100 points down at 52,690 levels and the broader Nifty50 index slipped below the 15,850-mark. The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with gains in the Nifty FMCG index, up 0.35 percent, being offset by the Nifty Bank index, down 0.3 percent. Thirty-two companies, including RITES, CESC, Welspun Enterprises, Commercial Syn Bags, DIC India, and Kakatiya Cement Sugar are set to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Financial wealth in India jumps 11% to $3.4 trillion in pandemic year

Financial wealth in India jumps 11% to $3.4 trillion in pandemic year

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Financial wealth is the total wealth excluding real assets and liabilities held by adult individuals. Financial wealth in India grew 11 percent to USD 3.4 trillion in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic, according to a global consultancy estimation published today(15th June 2021). The 11 percent growth in financial wealth was at par with the compounded annual growth rate for the five years to 2020, the report said. It can be noted that after a sharp correction in the early days of the pandemic, there has been a continuing rally in stocks since April last year, which has led to concerns being expressed across quarters. Concerns are also being expressed about a greater disparity in incomes and the pandemic widening the divide. The report noted that the next few years will also see a faster expansion in financial wealth, but the rate of expansion will slow down marginally to 10 percent per annum to take the number to USD 5.5 trillion by 2025. Read more

Top loss-making firms created Rs 2.3L cr wealth for investors in just over a year

Top loss-making firms created Rs 2.3L cr wealth for investors in just over a year

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Ten top loss-making companies, created an aggregate wealth of Rs 2,30,000 crore for investors since April 1, 2020, as investors put big bets on them in hopes of a turnaround in businesses. These have a combined loss of over Rs 82,000 crore in FY21. Bharti Airtel narrowed its losses to Rs 23,328 crore in FY21 from Rs 32,955.30 crore in FY20, data compiled from corporate database AceEquity showed. Its shares have added Rs 56,691.89 crore in notional wealth since April 1, 2020. Post Airtel’s March quarter earnings in May, Goldman Sachs said the market was under-appreciating a ‘market share re-allocation scenario and believes one of the two outcomes - tariffs moving up or market share re-allocation – is highly likely in the near term. CLSA has a target of Rs 730 on the stock while Citi sees it at Rs 685. Read more

Jubilant Food Q4 result

Jubilant Food Q4 result

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Jubilant Foodworks on Tuesday reported a 395.5 percent year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 104.3 crore for the quarter ending March. The net profit of the company was predicted to be Rs 116.5 crore by the analysts. The company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,025.9 crore for the reported quarter, up 14.3 percent on-year but slightly below Street’s estimates. The company’s board also approved a final dividend of Rs 6 per share for the financial year ended March 2021. The company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization rose 47 percent year-on-year to Rs 249.2 crore. Some-store sales growth for Domino’s in the quarter stood at 11.8 percent as against negative 3.4 percent in the year-ago period. On a like-to-like basis, growth was at 15.1 percent as against negative 2.3 percent in the year-ago period. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 221.52 points, Nifty at 15869.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 221.52 points, Nifty at 15869.25

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 221.52 points or 0.42% at 52773.05, and the Nifty was up 57.40 points or 0.36% at 15869.30. Asian Paints, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Nestle India were among the top BSE Sensex gainers. On the contrary, Bajaj Finserv, Dr. Reddy’s, Titan Company, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid Corporation of India, TCS, Tech Mahindra were among the top draggers. About 1894 shares have advanced, 1256 shares declined, and 139 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, the Nifty Pharma, PSU Bank, and Metal indices were the losers on the NSE, down 0.8 percent, 0.26 percent, and 0.05 percent, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Media index (up 2 percent) and the Nifty Realty index up 1.3 percent were the top gainers. The BSE MidCap index gained 0.6 percent higher and the BSE SmallCap index too gained 0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 270 points at 52,820 levels and Nifty topped the 15,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 270 points at 52,820 levels and Nifty topped the 15,850-mark

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The benchmark indices in India logged fresh lifetime highs in early deals today(15th June 2021), on the back of across-the-board buying. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 270 points, or 0.48 percent, at 52,820 levels and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 15,850-mark. IndusInd Bank and Asian Paints ticked up 1 percent and were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Pharma, traded in the green, led by the Nifty Private Bank index, up 1 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.44 percent and 0.63 percent, respectively. Forty-five companies, including Jubilant FoodWorks, Power Finance Corporation, LIC Housing Finance, and Easy Trip Planners are set to release their quarterly earnings today.

Adani Group shares fell 20 percent after NSDL freezes 3 FPI accounts

Adani Group shares fell 20 percent after NSDL freezes 3 FPI accounts

Monday, June 14, 2021

Adani Group stocks fell 20 percent on Dalal Street today morning, hitting the lower circuit within the initial minutes of trade. The fall in Adani Group shares came after reports surfaced that National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) froze three accounts of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) that owned a significant stake in Adani Group Companies.As per an Economic Times report, NSDL froze the accounts of Albula Investment Fund, Cresta Fund and APMS Investment Fund, which together own more than Rs 43,500 crore worth of shares in Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, Adani Transmission and Adani Total Gas. The freeze on the three accounts could be because of insufficient disclosure of information regarding beneficial ownership as per the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), said top officials at custodian banks and law firms handling foreign investors. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 76.77 points, Nifty at 15811.85

Closing Bell:Sensex up 76.77 points, Nifty at 15811.85

Monday, June 14, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 76.77 points or 0.15% at 52551.53, and the Nifty was up 12.50 points or 0.08% at 15811.90. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bajaj Finance, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, Infosys, L&T, TCS, SBI were among top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top index laggard, followed by NTPC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma. About 1624 shares have advanced, 1625 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index ended the day as the top gainer on the NSE, up 1 percent, while the Nifty Realty index closed as the worst performers, down 1.4 percent. The BSE MidCap index ended the day in the red, down 0.7 percent, While the BSE SmallCap index closed 0.2 percent lower.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 230 points and hovered around the 52,240-mark and Nifty hovered below the 15,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 230 points and hovered around the 52,240-mark and Nifty hovered below the 15,750-mark

Monday, June 14, 2021

The markets in India traded lower, but off the day's bottom, in morning deals today(14th June 2021), amid a weak trend in metals and public sector banks. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 230 points, down 0.4 percent, and hovered around the 52,240-mark. The index fell to as low as 51,936 in intra-day deals. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty50 hovered below the 15,750-mark. Bajaj Finance fell 2 percent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by NTPC, Dr. Reddy's, Bharti Airtel, and State Bank of India (all down 1%). Among other individual stocks, Adani Group stocks (Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Ports, Adani Transmission) hit their respective lower circuits on a report that the NSDL has frozen the accounts of three foreign funds — Albula Investment Fund, Cresta Fund, and APMS Investment Fund — which together own over Rs 43,500 crore worth of shares in four Adani Group companies. Read more

No change in GST on vaccines, but tax cut for other Covid essentials

No change in GST on vaccines, but tax cut for other Covid essentials

Saturday, June 12, 2021

In its 44th meeting today(12th June 2021), the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved all recommendations of GoM on rate rationalisation. The GoM, set up by the Council on May 28, was mandated to look at tax exemption and concessions on various Covid items including vaccines, drugs, and equipment. GST on ambulances has been reduced to 12% from the current 28%. GST Council slashed the tax rate from 12% to 5% on medical grade oxygen, BiPaP machines, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, hand sanitisers, temperature check equipment, high flow nasal cannula, pulse oximeter. Also, the tax on Covid testing kits has been brought down to 5% from 12%. "Today's meeting was a single-agenda meeting on the Group of Ministers which was constituted in last GST Council meeting to come up with recommendations on tax relief for Covid-19 essentials," said Finance Minister. Read more

BSE IT index hits record high

BSE IT index hits record high

Friday, June 11, 2021

Today (11th June 2021)Shares of information technology (IT) companies were in demand on the bourses with Wipro and Tech Mahindra hitting all-time highs, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys were quoting close to their respective record highs on the BSE. Besides Wipro and Tech Mahindra, a total of 10 stocks including Mastek, Mindtree, Happiest Minds Technologies, Mphasis, and Coforge too hit their new highs in Friday's intra-day deals.TCS, meanwhile, gained 3 percent to quote at Rs 3,309, while Infosys was up 2 percent at Rs 1,451.55. TCS had hit a record high of Rs 3,358 on April 9, 2021, and Infosys had touched a high of Rs 1,480 on April 12. Among other individual stocks, Tech Mahindra hit a record high of Rs 1,082, up 2 percent on the BSE, surpassing its earlier high of Rs 1,081.35 touched on January 11, 2021. In the past one week, the stock has gained 6 percent. Read more

TCS stock up 3000% since its IPO -Chandrasekaran

TCS stock up 3000% since its IPO -Chandrasekaran

Friday, June 11, 2021

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has navigated the pandemic very well, and has earned tremendous goodwill from customers, which enhanced the firm’s standing in the market, N Chandrasekaran, chairman, said in his virtual address of the 26th Annual General Meeting on Thursday. He said, if an investor had invested in TCS IPO investor’s wealth would have increased by 3000% in 17 years. One share of TCS at a price of Rs 850 during the IPO in 2004 would be worth Rs 28000 today, giving shareholders a 3000% return on their investment. On the performance of the company, he said barring the first quarter of the fiscal year, the company delivered a sharp recovery. For FY21, TCS has returned Rs 33,873 crore in dividends and buyback to shareholders, resulting in a payout of 95 per cent of free cash flow.Chandrasekaran also recounted the contribution of FC Kohli, who led TCS during the initial 27 years, navigating multiple technology waves investing continuously in people and in research Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up174.25 points, Nifty at 15799.35

Closing Bell: Sensex up174.25 points, Nifty at 15799.35

Friday, June 11, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 174.29 points or 0.33% at 52474.76, and the Nifty was up 61.60 points or 0.39% at 15799.40 hitting new lifetime highs. Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, L&T, HDFC Life, and SBI were the top losers. While Dr. Reddy’s, Power Grid, TCS, HCL Tech, and Infosys were the top gainers on Sensex. About 1744 shares have advanced, 1368 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index zoomed nearly 3 percent on the NSE, followed by the Nifty IT and Pharma indices, up over 1 percent higher each. The BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, closed 0.14 percent up while the BSE SmallCap index ended 0.4 percent higher. India VIX, the volatility gauge was down 6% on closing.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points, at 52,550 levels and Nifty topped the 15,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points, at 52,550 levels and Nifty topped the 15,800-mark

Friday, June 11, 2021

The markets in India made a strong start to today's(11th June 2021) session, with the benchmark indices logging fresh record highs in the early deals. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 250 points, or 0.48 percent, at 52,550 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 15,800-mark. PowerGrid (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Reliance Industries and ONGC trading 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1.5 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.6 percent and 0.8 percent higher in the broader markets, respectively. Fifty-seven companies, including BEML, BHEL, CG Power, Cochin Shipyard, DLF, and Sun TV are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

IRB Infra up 31% in 8 days ;stock hits 52-wk high

IRB Infra up 31% in 8 days ;stock hits 52-wk high

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Shares of IRB Infrastructure rallied 7 per cent and hit a 52-week high of Rs 139.40, ron the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in intra-day trade on Thursday, extending its upward movement after the HDFC Mutual Fund acquired more than 1 per cent stake in the company via open market. In the past eight trading days, the stock of the road & highways construction company has soared 31 per cent from the level of Rs 106.25, hit on May 28, 2021. On May 31, 2021, HDFC Mutual Fund bought 2.48 million shares, representing 0.71 per cent of the total equity of IRB Infra, at price of Rs 111 per cent via bulk deal on the NSE, the exchange data shows. The mutual funds, further on June 1, 2021, purchased additional 2.46 million shares, or 0.70 per cent stake in the company, at the price of Rs 111.34 per share, the bulk deal data shows. Read more

Bata India surges 6% despite poor Q4 numbers

Bata India surges 6% despite poor Q4 numbers

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Shares of Bata India surged 6 percent to Rs 1,657.50 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday despite the company reporting a poor set of numbers in the quarter ended March 2021. The Company expects that it would be able to revive its revenue growth trajectory as and when the impact of the Covid-19 phases out. The stock of the footwear company was trading close to its 52-week high level of Rs 1,705 touched on January 11, 2021. According to a regulatory filing by the company to the stock exchanges, Bata India reported a net profit of ₹ 29.47 crores on a consolidated basis in the March quarter of fiscal 2020-21. The country's largest shoemaker's net profit declined 23.3 percent in the March quarter of fiscal 2021. It reported a net profit of ₹ 38.40 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The company's revenue from operations was down to ₹ 589.90 crores in the fourth quarter, compared to ₹ 620.57 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 359 points, Nifty at 15737.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 359 points, Nifty at 15737.75

Thursday, June 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 358.83 points or 0.69% at 52,300.47, and the Nifty was up 102.40 points or 0.65% at 15,737.80 led by the realty, PSU bank, metal and pharma names. Bajaj Finance was the top gainer followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, IndusInd Bank, and ITC. Bajaj Auto, Maruti, Power Grid, and HCL Technologies were the top laggards. About 2254 shares have advanced, 699 shares declined, and 116 shares are unchanged. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty Auto index, closed in the green, with the Nifty Realty index and the Nifty PSU Bank index ending 3 percent and 2 percent higher, respectively. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended the session 1.26 percent and 1.73 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 160 points at 52,100 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 160 points at 52,100 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,700-mark

Thursday, June 10, 2021

The benchmark indices in India were trading nearly half a percent in early deals today(10th June 2021), amid favorable cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 160 points at 52,100 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around the 15,700-mark. PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance rose 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty FMCG, traded in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1.3 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ruled 0.85 percent and 1.32 percent higher, respectively. Sixty-four companies, including Century Plyboards, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, NHPC, and SAIL, are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

Equity mutual funds witnessed a net inflow of over Rs 10,000 crore in May

Equity mutual funds witnessed a net inflow of over Rs 10,000 crore in May

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Equity mutual funds witnessed a net inflow of over Rs 10,000 crore in May, making it the third consecutive monthly infusion. This is a 14-month high i.e. highest since March 2020. This was way higher than Rs 3,437 crore net inflow seen in April and Rs 9,115 crore in March Prior to this, equity schemes had consistently witnessed outflow for eight straight months from July 2020 to February 2021. On the other hand, investors pulled out Rs 44,512 crore from debt mutual funds last month after infusing over Rs 1 lakh crore in April. Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed an outflow of Rs 38,602 across all segments during the period under review, compared to an inflow of Rs 92,906 crore in April. As per the data, inflow from equity and equity-linked open-ended schemes was at Rs 10,083 crore in May. Read more

Nifty IT index could double in one year; Stay put

Nifty IT index could double in one year; Stay put

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

In spite of over 170 percent rally since April last year, the gains in Information Technology (IT) stocks are showing no signs of abating. The Nifty IT index was ruling 0.5 percent higher on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in today's(9th June 2021) intra-day trade, has soared 14 percent so far in the calendar year 2021. According to analysts, the technology upcycle has just begun and sector players are set to reap benefits of the digital boom and cloud adoption. "A distinct trait of this upcycle would be its margin-accretive nature. The biggest differentiator for this cycle is the acceleration it has triggered towards technology spends and quicker decision-making than any other upcycle in the past. All in all, we remain confident that like in past three IT upcycles, multiple re-ratings will be sharp in the early phase of this cycle as well, followed by earnings upgrades as the Street plays catch up," it said in a recent sector-specific report. Read more

Tata Motors hits over 3-year high

Tata Motors hits over 3-year high

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Shares of Tata Motors hit an over three-year high of Rs 358.25, up 1.5 percent, on the BSE in intra-day trade on Wednesday on the back of heavy volumes. Tata Motors' share has rallied 13 percent in the past six days. It surpassed its previous high of Rs 357 touched on March 3, 2021, and was trading at its highest level since April 2018. Tata Motors on Tuesday informed stock exchanges that a new wholly-owned subsidiary named ‘TML CV Mobility Solutions Limited’ has been incorporated by the company. TML CV Mobility Solutions was incorporated to provide end to end services of operating, repair, and maintenance including annual maintenance contracts (AMC) and Fleet Management Services (FMS) for the automotive including electric mobility/electric vehicles, electric buses, fuel cell buses, all types of commercial vehicles etc, the company said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 52,275 levels, down 53 points and Nifty at 15,740-mark, down 11.5 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 52,275 levels, down 53 points and Nifty at 15,740-mark, down 11.5 points

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Indian Benchmark indices traded range-bound around flat line today(9th June 2021). However, broader markets scaled fresh record peaks as stock-specific action dominated the equity markets today. The BSE-barometer of 30 shares ended at 52,275 levels, down 53 points or 0.10 percent while the Nifty50 shut shop at 15,740-mark, down 11.5 points or 0.07 percent. Tata Motors, Tech M, Bharti Airtel, Indian Oil Corporation, HCL Tech, and Infosys were the top gainers on the indices. Hindalco, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Kotak Bank, HDFC, and SBI, meanwhile, were the top laggards. In the broader market space, the BSE MidCap index hit a record peak for the fifth consecutive day, at 22,822.6 levels, and ended the day at 22,769.5 levels, up 0.36 percent. The SmallCap counterpart, on the other hand, closed 0.9 percent higher at 24,827 levels after hitting a new peak of 24,868 earlier today. Read more

Zomato IPO: Growth versus profitability debate is on

Zomato IPO: Growth versus profitability debate is on

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Ahead of Zomato's initial public offering (IPO) planned later this year the growth versus profitability debate is heating up. According to analysts at Jefferies, while one set of investors are looking at Zomatos’ growth metrics even at the cost of medium-term profitability, the other camp is looking for a clear path to profitability going ahead. Potential competition from Amazon, Thrive, etc. is also on investors' minds and so is the dynamics between Zomato and Swiggy, they said. A few investors are concerned that Swiggy, given its unlisted status, may have less investor pressure on profitability versus Zomato, which will have public market shareholders,” note the experts. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 53 points, Nifty at 15740.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 53 points, Nifty at 15740.10

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 53 points, or 0.10 percent, lower at 52,275.57 while the Nifty settled with a nominal loss of 12 points, or 0.07 percent, 15,740.10. Tata Motors, Tech M, Bharti Airtel, Indian Oil Corporation, HCL Tech, and Infosys were the top gainers on the indices. Hindalco, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Kotak Bank, HDFC, and SBI, meanwhile, were the top laggards. Nifty metal and financial stocks remained under pressure with the Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, and Metal indices closing up to 1.4 percent lower. On the upside, the Nifty IT, FMCG, and Pharma indices gained around 1 percent each. The BSE MidCap index gained 0.36 percent, While SmallCap index closed 0.9 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 110 points at 52,210 levels and Nifty slipped below the 15,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 110 points at 52,210 levels and Nifty slipped below the 15,750-mark

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The markets in India slid in morning deals today(8th June 2021), dragged mainly by metals and banks. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 110 points at 52,210 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 15,750-mark. Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, and HCL Tech rose 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the red, with the Nifty Metal index, down 2 percent, bleeding the most. Meanwhile, the Nifty IT index was up 1 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, outran their benchmark indexes, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.5 percent and 0.6 percent higher, respectively. Forty-six companies including Engineers India, Petronet LNG, Max Financial Services, and Suven Pharmaceuticals are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today.

Bajaj Finance shares falls 5 percent after second wave of lockdown

Bajaj Finance shares falls 5 percent after second wave of lockdown

Monday, June 7, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Finance (BAF) declined 5 percent to Rs 5,681 apiece on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade after the NBFC issued an update about the effect of the Covid-19 wave on the financials of the firm. The share hit 52 weeks high of Rs 6,009 on June 4, 2021, and 52 weeks low of Rs 2,199 on June 12, 2020. In its mid-quarter update, the firm said B2B and auto finance businesses were most affected due to strict lockdowns in the majority of states. The lender’s business-to-business segment has been hit hard, with most shops and establishments staying shut in May. The second segment most impacted was vehicle loans, the lender said. These businesses delivered 70% of their planned volumes in April 2021 as multiple states started imposing lockdowns from mid-April. Their volumes dropped to 40% in May 2021. Read more

Central Bank of India, IOB could be privatised in current fiscal

Central Bank of India, IOB could be privatised in current fiscal

Monday, June 7, 2021

Two state-run banks shortlisted by the NITI Aayog-Central Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)-may be privatised by the Centre, according to the sources. The report further added that the Bank of India could be a potential candidate for privatisation too. NITI Aayog had submitted the names of the two state-run banks and one general insurer to the committee of secretaries on disinvestment. The announcement regarding the privatisation of these banks was made in the Union Budget of 2021-22. The proposal is being vetted by DIPAM and the department of financial services, according to the sources. The Centre has budgeted a target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore from stake sale in the current fiscal. It also aims to conclude the privatisation of Air India, BPCL, and Shipping Corporation the process for which has already started in the current fiscal.

Piramal Group's resolution plan for DHFL approved by NCLT

Piramal Group's resolution plan for DHFL approved by NCLT

Monday, June 7, 2021

The Piramal Group’s resolution plan for Dewan Housing Finance Limited (DHFL) has been approved by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The order is subject to the outcome of the appeal in the appellate tribunal and the Supreme Court. Piramal’s plan offers to pay Rs 37,250 crore, with upfront cash of Rs 12,700 crore; it has already been approved by the committee of creditors (CoC), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the Competition Commission of India (CCI). "We are pleased with the judgment today by the Honorable NCLT for approving our resolution plan for DHFL. This follows the endorsement of 94% of lenders, and the subsequent approvals from RBI and CCI, and reiterates the strength and quality of our bid", the Piramal Group said in a statement. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 228 points, Nifty at 15751.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 228 points, Nifty at 15751.65

Monday, June 7, 2021

At Close, Sensex was up 228.46 points or 0.44% at 52328.51, and the Nifty was up 81.40 points or 0.52% at 15751.70 supported by the IT, infra, and energy names. Power Grid was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Ultratech Cement, and Reliance Industries. Top losers were Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC, JSW Steel, and Divis Labs. About 2284 shares have advanced, 961 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT, Media, and Private Bank indices ended the session as top gainers, up around 1 percent each, while the Nifty Metal index was the top loser, down 0.5 percent. The BSE MidCap index hit a fresh record peak of 22,739 in intra-day trade but closed at 22,690 levels, up 0.8 percent. The BSE SmallCap index, on the other hand, ended hit a record peak of 24,618 earlier today and ended at 24,609 levels, up 1.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,160 levels and Nifty near the 15,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 52,160 levels and Nifty near the 15,700-mark

Monday, June 7, 2021

The markets in India fluctuated between gains and losses in early deals today(7th June 2021), amid positive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 52,160 levels and the Nifty50 index near the 15,700-mark. Bajaj Finance fell over 3 per cent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Bajaj Finserv (down 2%). On the other hand, ONGC ticked up over 1 per cent. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Financial Services, were painted green, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1 per cent. Thirty-one companies which includ Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Mrs Bectors Food Specialities, Jubilant Ingrevia and MRF are slated to post their quarterly numbers today.

RBI keeps growth revival top priority;maintained status quo on interest rates

RBI keeps growth revival top priority;maintained status quo on interest rates

Friday, June 4, 2021

The monetary policy committee of RBI maintained the status quo on interest rates for the sixth consecutive review meeting today(4th June 2021), indicating that reviving economic growth was top on its agenda as it decided to look through inflation pressure which is resurfacing in the economy due to a variety of factors including hardening of crude oil prices. “The MPC also decided unanimously to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary to revive and sustain growth on a durable basis and continue to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, while ensuring that inflation remains within the target going forward,” said RBI governor Shaktikanta Das in Mumbai while announcing the policy review decision. Read more

50 listed companies 'missing' after raising money

50 listed companies 'missing' after raising money

Friday, June 4, 2021

Fifty listed companies are not to be found on their registered address and had been suspended for violations for more than six months. The stock exchange has also been unable to contact them through other means. The BSE had reached out to them with show-cause notices in December 2020.The latest notice dated May 26 gave the companies 15 days to respond. A number of companies raised money from investors in the 1990s and then were untraceable. These came to be known as ‘vanishing companies’. “We have given the notice to non-compliant companies seeking compliance. Where the company does not respond, further steps as mentioned above will be taken. Declaring a company as a ‘vanishing company’ is done by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as per their criteria,” said an exchange official. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 132 points, Nifty at 15670.25

Closing Bell:Sensex down 132 points, Nifty at 15670.25

Friday, June 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 132.38 points or 0.25% at 52,100.05, and the Nifty was down 20.10 points or 0.13% at 15,670.30 after the Reserve Bank of India maintained the status quo and keep its stance accommodative.ONGC, L&T, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid Corporation of India, Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement were among the top Sensex gainers. Nestle India, SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, HUL, Axis Bank, and Titan were major losers in the Sensex pack. About 1832 shares have advanced, 1279 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank index ended 1 percent lower, followed by the Nifty Private Bank and FMCG indices, down 0.8 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Metal and Realty indices clocked gains up to 1.6 percent. The BSE MidCap index advanced 0.63 percent while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.78 percent.

20 stocks could get upgrades with seven of them moving from midcap space to largecap, and 13 from smallcap space to midcap

20 stocks could get upgrades with seven of them moving from midcap space to largecap, and 13 from smallcap space to midcap

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Due to strong interest in cyclical and digital stocks in the last one year, names from these segments will dominate the upgrades when the Association of Mutual Fund in India (Amfi) updates its biennial size reclassification list in early July. Assuming that prices will not deviate a lot from current levels during June, overall 20 stocks could potentially get upgrades with seven of them moving from midcap space to largecap, and 13 from smallcap space to midcap, said ICICI Securities NSE 5.47 %. Of the above 20 stocks, 14 belong to cyclical (industrials and lenders), while five belong to the digit domain (platform, e-commerce or niche digital technology), and one to defensive (healthcare). Read more

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee expected to hold rates and continue with an accommodative stance to encourage growth

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee expected to hold rates and continue with an accommodative stance to encourage growth

Thursday, June 3, 2021

The RBI is expected tomorrow(4th June 2021) to hold interest rates after a three-day meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The policy will likely maintain an accommodative stance, as helping economic growth remains a priority. Here are key decisions to look at from the review meeting: The market will look out for RBI’s GDP growth forecast for the financial year. In the last policy review meeting of April, GDP growth for the current financial year was projected at 10.5%. For the first quarter, it was projected at 26.2%. The prediction was before the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has hurt economic activity due to lockdowns by state governments. Most economists and rating agencies have trimmed their forecasts following the second wave. Many see GDP growth for FY22 in single-digit now, as compared to double-digit predictions made before the second wave. Read more

Titan jumps 7 percent and hits record high

Titan jumps 7 percent and hits record high

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Shares of Titan Company gained 7 percent after hitting a record high of Rs 1702 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday amid the expectation of a strong recovery, due to pent-up demand and market share gains. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s favorite stock surpassed its previous high of Rs 1,620.95, touched on January 6 this year, and was the top Sensex gainer on Thursday. Titan Company’s market capitalization now stands close to Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Analysts believe that this stock may rally 7 percent more from current levels to Rs 1,800 in the next few days. Rising gold prices are also seen as a positive factor for Titan shares as consumers buy jewelry in anticipation that gold prices may continue to rise in the days to come. On April 29, Titan reported robust sales growth of 61 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the January-March quarter (Q4FY21) but the operating performance was below Street estimates on lower Ebitda margins due to a steep fall in gross margin.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 350 points, Nifty at 15690.35

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 350 points, Nifty at 15690.35

Thursday, June 3, 2021

At close, the Sensex is up 382.95 points or 0.74% at 52232.43, and the Nifty up 114.20 points or 0.73% at 15690.40 amid buying seen in the infra, oil & gas, metal, and realty names. Titan Company, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ONGC, Power Grid Corporation of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Infosys were among the top Sensex gainers. Bajaj-Auto, Tech Mahindra, Nestle Industries, SBI, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Sun Pharma were among the top index losers. About 2136 shares have advanced, 973 shares declined, and 134 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto and Pharma stocks declined 0.08 percent and 0.23 percent, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Realty index jumped 4 percent. The BSE MidCap and SamllCap indices ended 1 percent higher each after hitting a record peak of 22,395 and 24,138 levels, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 320 points at 52,170 levels, and Nifty topped the 15,650-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 320 points at 52,170 levels, and Nifty topped the 15,650-mark

Thursday, June 3, 2021

The markets in India edged higher in early deals today(3rd June 2021), up half a percent, tracking similar cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 320 points at 52,170 levels, and the Nifty50 index topped the 15,650-mark. Titan rose 4 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Reliance Industries (up 2%). The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes ruled 0.7 percent and 0.9 percent higher, respectively. Twenty-nine companies, including GSPL, Arvind Fashions, and APL Apollo Tubes, are slated to announce their quarterly results today.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 85 points, Nifty at 51849.48

Closing Bell: Sensex down 85 points, Nifty at 51849.48

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 85.40 points or 0.16% at 51849.48, and the Nifty was up 1.30 points or 0.01% at 15576.20. ,ITC ,Asian Paints, HDFC, Axis Bank, Tech M, HCL Tech, and TCS leading the list of losers. IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, SBI, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, and Maruti Suzuki were the top Sensex gainers. About 2101 shares have advanced, 951 shares declined, and 160 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index zoomed nearly 3 per cent on the NSE, the Nifty Metal and Pharma indices gained 2 per cent each.On the downside, the Nifty IT and FMCG indices slipped 0.77 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively.The BSE MidCap index, that hit a record peak of 22,164 earlier today, closed 1.7 per cent higher at 22,141 levels. The BSE SmallCap index, on the other hand, gained 1.35 per cent to close at 23,841 levels after hitting a new peak of 23,842 levels in intra-day trade.

Fag-end buying in Reliance Industries, auto, and metal counters helped Indian benchmark indices erase most of the day's losses

Fag-end buying in Reliance Industries, auto, and metal counters helped Indian benchmark indices erase most of the day's losses

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Fag-end buying in Reliance Industries, auto, and metal counters helped Indian benchmark indices erase most of the day's losses and helped them end nearly flat for the second straight day. Moreover, a surge in Brent Crude price, which was hovering around $71 per barrel, exerted pressure on the bourses. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex ended at 51,849 levels, down 85 points or 0.16 percent, with ITC (down 3 percent), Asian Paints, HDFC, Axis Bank, Tech M, HCL Tech, and TCS leading the list of losers. This was countered by gains in IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, SBI, Power Grid, Bajaj Auto, and Maruti Suzuki, which rallied up to 2 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index settled at 15,576 levels, up 1 point. Both the indices hit their respective lows of 51,450 and 15,460 earlier in the day. The BSE MidCap index, which hit a record peak of 22,164 earlier today, closed 1.7 percent higher at 22,141 levels. Read more

Fundamentals of PNB Housing need to catch up with the stock now: Analysts

Fundamentals of PNB Housing need to catch up with the stock now: Analysts

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Shares of PNB Housing Finance (PNB HF) have soared a massive 58 percent in three days on the bourses after the housing financier announced equity infusion worth Rs 4,000 crore, led by Carlyle Group, removing a key overhang on the company’s growth outlook. The fact that the capital raising plan was nearly double what was expected (Rs 1,800 crore) has helped the counter jump a massive 279 percent from its 52-week low level of Rs 183, hit on June 2, 2020. It is difficult to predict Whether PNB HF will deliver on the growth projections that don’t look promising - at least till the financial year 2022-23 - 2023-24 (FY23-FY24). Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down by 320 points at 51,600 levels and Nifty traded around the 15,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down by 320 points at 51,600 levels and Nifty traded around the 15,550-mark

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The benchmark indices in India slid over half a percent in early deals (today 2nd June 2021), amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 320 points, or 0.64 percent, at 51,600 levels and the Nifty50 index traded around the 15,550-mark. Tech Mahindra and ITC fell 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent, leading the gainers. The broader markets, meanwhile, outran their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.7 percent and 0.6 percent higher, respectively. Twenty-three companies, including Motherson Sumi Systems, MTAR Technologies, Muthoot Finance, and PVR are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today.

Narayana Hrudayalaya rallies 16% on strong March quarter results

Narayana Hrudayalaya rallies 16% on strong March quarter results

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Shares of Narayana Hrudayalaya rallied 16 percent to Rs 507.60 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after posting strong results a Six-time jump in the quarter ended on March 31, 2021.on the back of healthy operational performance. The company, a leading healthcare service provider in India, had recorded a profit of Rs 12 crore in Q4FY20. The hospital chain reported a 469 percent surge in consolidated profit at Rs 68.05 crore in Q4FY21 against Rs 11.99 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The revenue of the company jumped to Rs 837.76 crore from Rs 742.95 crore during the period under review. Narayana Hrudayalaya reported a decent growth of 12.76 percent in consolidated revenues at Rs 837.76 crore in the March 2021 quarter, compared to Rs 749.9 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. On a sequential basis, the total revenue was up by 11.65 percent compared to revenue in the December 2020 quarter at Rs 750.36 crore. Read more

V-shaped economic recovery of 2020 won’t be repeated after this year’s Covid-19 carnage

V-shaped economic recovery of 2020 won’t be repeated after this year’s Covid-19 carnage

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The V-shaped economic recovery in 2020 won’t be repeated after this year’s Covid-19 carnage according to some analysts. Government statistics released 0n 31st May showed 1.6% growth in GDP from a year earlier in the March quarter, before a deadly second wave of infections. But this expansion, an improvement over the 0.5% rate in the previous three months, is a statistical artifact. A better metric is seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter growth, which Capital Economics calculates at 0.7%, a sharp slowdown from 9.5% in the December quarter. During the current surge in cases, there have been only local restrictions on physical activity. That’s making some analysts optimistic about the resumption of growth that will inevitably occur when the coronavirus fully recedes. Yet there are several crucial differences from last year that could make it harder for India to bounce back. Read more

Investment activity hits historic low in FY21 due to pandemic

Investment activity hits historic low in FY21 due to pandemic

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

In the fourth quarter of the financial year, 2020-21 (Q4FY21) investment activity revived to a seven-quarter high and demand recovered to a five-quarter high but this may not sustain because of the impact of the second wave of Covid-19 on rural demand and corporate spending, feel economists. The better-than-expected economic growth in Q4 was largely led by a spike in government spending and double-digit growth in investment activity, owing to a low base. However, for the whole of FY21, growth in investment and consumption touched a historic low as the country grappled with the impact of the nationwide lockdown in Q1. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15574.85

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 15574.85

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 2.56 points at 51934.88, and the Nifty was down 7.90 points or 0.05% at 15574.90 as investors preferred to book profits after seven straight sessions of gains. ONGC, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), HUL, Tech Mahindra stocks were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. On the flip side, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints, ITC were among the top index laggards. About 1303 shares have advanced, 1782 shares declined, and 119 shares are unchanged. Barring the Nifty Media, Pharma, and IT indices, all other indices settled the day in the red. The Nifty Private Bank index was the top loser, down 1 percent, while the Nifty IT index gained 0.11 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap closed 0.01 percent higher while the SmallCap index slipped 0.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded around 51,970, up 30 points and Nifty fell below the 15,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded around 51,970, up 30 points and Nifty fell below the 15,600-mark

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The markets in India traded flat in morning deals today's(1st June 2021) volatile session, with gains in auto stocks being offset by losses in metals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded around 51,970, up 30 points and the broader Nifty50 index fell below the 15,600-mark. Bajaj Auto (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, and State Bank of India (all up 1%). The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up over 1 percent. leading the gainers. Seventeen companies, including ITC, Balrampur Chini Mills, Gujarat Gas, and Radico Khaitan are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today. Analysts expect ITC to post high single-digit revenue growth on a yearly basis during the quarter under review, although the profit after tax (PAT) is expected to fall.

Sensex gained 6.5 per cent or 3,154 points;sharpest May-month rally in seven years

Sensex gained 6.5 per cent or 3,154 points;sharpest May-month rally in seven years

Monday, May 31, 2021

The S&P BSE Sensex posted its biggest May month rally in the past seven years. If analysts are to be believed, there is still more room for an upside, albeit amid minor corrections on the way. The optimism is despite the second wave of the Covid pandemic that brought the Indian economy to a near standstill yet again in 2021. This time, however, analysts believe the impact to be less severe as compared to 2020. “The risk-reward is still favorable for equities given the US Fed intervention to control yields. Any sell-off could offer a good buying opportunity as the medium-term outlook is solid. Our cyclical bias continues with a preference for mid-caps over large-caps,” say experts. Read more

PNB Housing Finance to raise Rs 4,000 cr from entities affiliated to Carlyle

PNB Housing Finance to raise Rs 4,000 cr from entities affiliated to Carlyle

Monday, May 31, 2021

Shares of PNB Housing Finance were locked in the upper circuit of 20 percent at Rs 525.20, hitting 52 weeks high on the BSE on Monday, after the company board approved a capital raise of up to Rs 4,000 crore, led by entities affiliated to the Carlyle Group Inc. Pluto Investments S.a.r.l., an affiliated entity of Carlyle Asia Partners IV, L.P. and Carlyle Asia Partners V, L.P. had agreed to invest up to Rs 3,185 crore through a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants at a price of Rs 390 a share, the company said in an exchange filing. The Carlyle Group Inc has made an open offer for the acquisition of up to 70.79 million shares of PNB Housing Finance, representing 26 percent of the expanded voting share capital, at a price of Rs 403.22 per share from the shareholders of the company."Existing shareholders of the company, funds managed by Ares SSG and General Atlantic, are also participating in the capital raise. PNB will continue to be the promoter Read more

Indian economy is on track to grow 10% in the year that began April 1st

Indian economy is on track to grow 10% in the year that began April 1st

Monday, May 31, 2021

The resilience of the Indian economy will be tested by its ability to overcome a devastating outbreak of Covid-19, although no one is yet doubting its potential to pull off the world’s fastest pace of growth among major economies this year. The economy is on track to grow 10% in the year that began April 1, according to the median of 12 estimates compiled by Bloomberg News. That’s after several economists downgraded their forecasts in recent weeks to factor in local curbs on activity, including in India’s political and commercial hubs. Economists say the relaxation of restrictions across states will determine the strength of the rebound, while the willingness of consumers to spend will also be key. Data likely to be released today(31st May 2021) will probably show gross domestic product grew 1% in the three months ended March, making it the second straight quarter of expansion since India exited a rare recession. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 514 points, Nifty at 15582.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 514 points, Nifty at 15582.80

Monday, May 31, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 514.56 points or 1% at 51937.44, and the Nifty was up 147.10 points or 0.95% at 15582.80. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and ICICI Bank were the top Sensex gainers, followed by Bharti Airtel, ITC, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Maruti Suzuki India, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Asian Paints. On the flip side, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Infosys, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra were among index laggards. About 1717 shares have advanced, 1449 shares declined, and 187 shares are unchanged. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with Nifty PSU bank index down 0.7 percent. While Nifty Metal index jumped over 2 percent and the Nifty Bank index was up 1.10 percent. The BSE Energy index advanced 2.5 percent, followed by the BSE Telecom and Metal indices up 1.5 percent each, and the BSE Oil and Gas index up 1.3 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.45 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively amid buying in construction material, telecom, energy, and metal

MARKET UPDATE:Fluctuating market;Sensex traded around 51,440 levels and Nifty traded below the 15,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Fluctuating market;Sensex traded around 51,440 levels and Nifty traded below the 15,450-mark

Monday, May 31, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in early deals today(31st May 2021), amid weak cues from other Asian markets. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex traded around 51,440 levels. The index slid to as low as 51,180 in intra-day deals. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, traded below the 15,450-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra fell 6 percent and was the top Sensex laggard. On the other hand, ITC rose 2 percent. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, down 1 percent, being the top laggard. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index rose 0.36 percent. Seventy-nine companies slated to post their quarterly numbers today which include Aurobindo Pharma, Chemical Speciality Chemicals, Astron Paper & Board Mill, Jamna Auto Industries, and Uttam Galva Steels.

Bank of Baroda reports net loss of Rs 1,046 cr in Q4

Bank of Baroda reports net loss of Rs 1,046 cr in Q4

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Bank of Baroda (BoB) reported a standalone net loss of Rs 1,046 crore for the March quarter (Q4FY21). It had posted a profit of Rs 506.6 crore in the same period last year (Q4FY20). BoB's net interest income (NII)-the difference between interest earned and interest expended increased 4.5 percent to Rs 7,107 crore for the fourth quarter as compared to Rs 6,798.2 crore in the year-earlier period. On a consolidated basis, the net loss of the lender stood at Rs 740 crore for the quarter. The Bank’s gross non-performing assets (NPAs) rose sequentially to 8.87 percent in Q4FY21. In Q3FY21, gross NPAs of the bank were at 8.48 percent. Meanwhile, net NPAs stood at 3.09 percent. The Bank has stopped short of declaring any dividend for the financial year 2020-21. Read more

Lockdown to be lifted gradually in Delhi from Monday

Lockdown to be lifted gradually in Delhi from Monday

Friday, May 28, 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today(28th May 2021 said Delhi has somehow gained control over the second wave of COVID-19 and the government will now start the process of lifting the lockdown gradually, starting with the resumption of construction activities and reopening of factories for one week from Monday. This doesn't mean the fight against the deadly disease has ended, he stressed. "It is time to start the unlock process. It should not be the case that people escape coronavirus but die of hunger... We have to maintain a balance between controlling the spread of coronavirus and allowing economic activities," Kejriwal said during an online press briefing. "At a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today, it was decided that the lockdown be lifted gradually.

Sensex may hit 53,000 soon. Markets in bubble zone?

Sensex may hit 53,000 soon. Markets in bubble zone?

Friday, May 28, 2021

Today the benchmark Nifty50 index achieved another milestone when it scaled a fresh record peak of 15,455.5. The feat comes just a day after the Reserve Bank of India issued caution over the meteoric rise in stock prices amid a ravaging Covid-19 pandemic. India's benchmark indices have more than doubled from the post-pandemic lows made in March 2020 while several individual companies have seen multi-fold jump in their stock prices. In May alone, nearly a dozen Nifty50 stocks have hit a lifetime high. These include State Bank of India, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel. IT companies dominate the list of stocks that hit lifetime highs this year, followed by banks and financial services. "This order of asset price inflation in the context of the estimated 8 percent contraction in GDP in 2020-21 poses the risk of a bubble," the RBI said in its annual report yesterday. Read more

Bajaj Health care gains 10 percent on receiving nod for launching black fungus drug

Bajaj Health care gains 10 percent on receiving nod for launching black fungus drug

Friday, May 28, 2021

The share price of Bajaj Healthcare rallied 10 percent to hit a 52-week high of Rs 700 on Friday after the company received approval to launch a drug Posaconazole API to treat black fungus infection in COVID-19 patients.The company has received approval from FDA (Food and Drugs Administration) Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat (India), to manufacture and market Posaconazole API as approved medication for treating Mucormycosis in India, Bajaj Healthcare said in a regulatory filing.Bajaj Healthcare said it will commence its commercial production from the first week of June 2021.Posaconazole is a triazole antifungal agent indicated for treating Mucormycosis patients. More than 11,000 cases of black fungal infection have been reported from different parts, forcing state governments to declare it an epidemic. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 307.66 points, Nifty ends at record closing at 15435.65

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 307.66 points, Nifty ends at record closing at 15435.65

Friday, May 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 307.66 points or 0.60% at 51422.88, and the Nifty was up 97.80 points or 0.64% at 15435.70. ONGC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC). Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Titan Company, State Bank of India (SBI) were among the top Sensex gainers. Stocks of Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, M&M, Nestle India, Bajaj-Auto among others were top index laggards. About 1394 shares have advanced, 1674 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index gained nearly one percent, while the Nifty Metal index was the top gainer, up 2.53 percent.On the contrary, the Nifty Pharma index slipped 1.2 percent on the NSE. The BSE Midcap index fell 0.12 percent and the BSE SmallCap index dropped 0.48 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 330 points at 51,440 levels and the Nifty testing the 15,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 330 points at 51,440 levels and the Nifty testing the 15,450-mark

Friday, May 28, 2021

The markets in India made a firm start to the June F&O series, with the benchmark indices trading over half a percent higher in morning deals today(28th May 2021) and the Nifty50 index scaling a fresh lifetime high. The S&P BSE Sensex traded 330 points, or 0.65 percent, higher at 51,440 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 15,450-mark after earlier surpassing the earlier record high of 15,431.75. ONGC, HDFC, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries rose 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes traded 0.27 percent and 0.44 percent higher, respectively. Ninty-six companies, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Indian Bank, Ipca Laboratories, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Dilip Buildcon, and Nazara Technologies, are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today.

SEBI considering institutional investor-only IPOs to shield small investors from presumably risky issues

SEBI considering institutional investor-only IPOs to shield small investors from presumably risky issues

Thursday, May 27, 2021

SEBI is considering the concept of institutional investor-only initial public offerings (IPOs) to shield small investors from presumably risky issues by new-age technology and e-commerce firms. Regulatory and investment banking sources said the regulator is deliberating whether more steps are required to safeguard investors before it allows loss-making companies, such as food delivery company Zomato, to tap the public market. Banning direct retail participation and mandatory “safety net” are some of the concepts being discussed, according to the sources. Domestic IPOs, typically, have two broad equal quotas for institutional and non-institutional investors. The non-institutional portion is further split 70:30 between retail (those investing up to Rs 2 lakh) and high net-worth individuals (those investing more than Rs 2 lakh). Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 98 points, Nifty at 15337.85

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 98 points, Nifty at 15337.85

Thursday, May 27, 2021

At Close Sensex was up 97.70 points or 0.19% at 51115.22, and the Nifty was up 36.40 points or 0.24% at 15337.90 led by IT, financials. State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj-Auto, Tech Mahindra, TCS were among the top Sensex gainers. On the contrary, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Bharti Airtel, and HUL were among the top index laggards. About 1657 shares have advanced, 1314 shares declined, and 121 shares are unchanged. Nifty Realty index was the top sectoral loser, down 1.19 percent, followed by the Nifty Pharma index and Nifty FMCG index. Nifty PSU Bank index surged nearly 3 percent while Nifty Bank index was up 1.18 percent and metal Index up 1 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index added 0.54 percent while the SmallCap counter gained 0.34 percent.

Rally in domestic stocks despite contraction in FY21 GDP poses the risk of a bubble:RBI

Rally in domestic stocks despite contraction in FY21 GDP poses the risk of a bubble:RBI

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The rally in domestic stocks despite an estimated 8 percent contraction in FY21 GDP poses the risk of a bubble, according to a RBI study. RBI in a study “Is the Bubble in Stock Markets Rational?”, said the widening gap between stretched asset prices relative to prospects for recovery in real economic activity has emerged as a global policy concern while suggesting the need to consider a calibrated unwinding of stimulus once the pandemic waves are flattened and the real economy is firmly on a recovery path. The BSE Sensex hit a record high of 52,154 on February 15, which represented a 100.70 percent surge over March 23, 2020 levels. The index is hovering at 51,000-odd levels in Thursday's trade. “This order of asset price inflation in the context of the estimated 8 percent contraction in GDP in 2020-21 poses the risk of a bubble," it said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 51,000 and Nifty gave up the 15,300 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 51,000 and Nifty gave up the 15,300 level

Thursday, May 27, 2021

The markets in India traded little differently from yesterday's closing in early deals today(27th May 2021), ahead of the May series F&O expiry later in the day. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 51,000,the psychological level that the benchmark index reclaimed in the previous session. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, gave up the 15,300 level. Tech Mahindra gained 1 percent and was the top Sensex gainers, followed by TCS (up 0.8 percent). On the other hand, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and IndusInd Bank fell 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the nifty IT index, up 1.6 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices tracked their benchmark peers and also traded flat. Read more

Banks and NBFCs with more than Rs 1,000-crore asset base must bring in new auditors:RBI

Banks and NBFCs with more than Rs 1,000-crore asset base must bring in new auditors:RBI

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

RBI in its April 27th norms on auditors had said banks and NBFCs, excluding those that don’t take deposits and have a sub-Rs 1,000-crore asset base, must immediately bring in new auditors. The para banks, however, were allowed to do the change from the second half of the fiscal year. Banks and NBFCs, having an asset size of Rs 15,000 crore or more, were asked to appoint joint auditors. Crucially, there was retrospective applicability of the extended eligibility criteria for auditors, including those relating to the provision of audit and non-audit services. Both the NBFC lobby group Finance Industry Development Council and the Confederation of Indian Industry protested the rules. However, the RBI argued that the guidelines are compulsorily applicable to only 300 NBFCs, of the 9,600 operational in India. The other NBFCs, with asset sizes below Rs 1,000 crore, have the option to continue with their existing auditors. Read more

WhatsApp challenges the Indian government's new IT rules in the Delhi High Court

WhatsApp challenges the Indian government's new IT rules in the Delhi High Court

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WhatsApp yesterday(25th May 2021) filed a legal challenge against the Indian government, protesting before the Delhi High Court's new IT rules that would require messaging services to trace the origin of particular messages. “Requiring messaging apps to “trace” chats is the equivalent of asking us to keep a fingerprint of every single message sent on WhatsApp, which would break end-to-end encryption and fundamentally undermines people’s right to privacy," said a WhatsApp spokesperson. "We have consistently joined civil society and experts around the world in opposing requirements that would violate the privacy of our users. In the meantime, we will also continue to engage with the Government of India on practical solutions aimed at keeping people safe, including responding to valid legal requests for the information available to us,” said the spokesperson. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 380 points, Nifty at 15301.45

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 380 points, Nifty at 15301.45

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 379.99 points or 0.75% at 51,017.52, and the Nifty was up 93.00 points or 0.61% at 15,301.50 as recoveries from Covid-19 infection continued to surpass new cases in India. Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top index gainers. While PowerGrid, JSW Steel, Hindalco, NTPC, Tata Steel, and Coal India were the top laggards. About 1913 shares have advanced, 1146 shares declined, and 140 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index declined 2 percent, the Nifty PSU Bank index declined up to 0.5 percent. On the upside, the Nifty Realty added 3 percent and the Nifty IT index 2 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index slipped 0.14 percent compared with the S&P BSE SmallCap index, which was up 0.69 percent. India VIX soars 11%.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 50,680 levels, up 40 points and Nifty holding above the 15,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 50,680 levels, up 40 points and Nifty holding above the 15,250-mark

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices traded flat with a positive bias in early deals today(26th May 2021) on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 50,680 levels, up 40 points and the Nifty50 was holding above the 15,250-mark. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Metal index (down 1.5 per cent), traded in the green. Fifty-two companies including Berger Paints, BPCL, Burger King India, and Pfizer are slated to report their March quarter results today.

Range-bound trade ended flat as indecision weighed on investors' mind

Range-bound trade ended flat as indecision weighed on investors' mind

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Today(25th May 2021)trade ended flat as indecision weighed on investors' minds. Tracking solid global cues, the domestic equity indices opened gap-up with the frontline S&P BSE Sensex and NSE's Nifty50 indices extending their gains to surge as high as 50,961 and 15,294 levels, respectively in the intra-day deals. However, profit-booking at higher levels and selling in financial counters put a lid on gains. During the day, the BSE barometer of 30 shares gyrated within a band of 490 points and eventually settled 14 points lower from previous day's closing at 50,637.5 levels. On the NSE, the Nifty50 defended the psychological level of 15,200 and shut shop at 15,208, up 11 points. Read more

Barbeque Nation zooms 20% on net profit in Jan-Mar quarter of FY21

Barbeque Nation zooms 20% on net profit in Jan-Mar quarter of FY21

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Shares of casual dining, Barbeque Nation Hospitality were locked in 20 percent upper circuit at Rs 767.50 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company posted revenues of Rs 226 crore in the Jan-Mar quarter of FY21, a growth of 18.5 percent on-year. It stood at Rs 190 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s operating profit or EBITDA stood at Rs 56 crore in the March quarter, The company had posted Rs 24.6 crore in the year-ago quarter. Total 1.39 lakh shares changed hands amounting to turnover of Rs 10.16 crore on BSE. The market cap of the firm rose to Rs 2,878 crore on BSE. Share of revenue from digital platforms increased to 24.7% from 20.1% in Q4 FY20, while the delivery business has grown 6 times in Q4 FY21 as compared to the same period last year. Read more

Barclays pegs India's FY22 GDP growth at 7.7%

Barclays pegs India's FY22 GDP growth at 7.7%

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Barclays, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) has pegged India’s economic growth -for fiscal 2021-22 (FY22) – at 7.7 percent in the bear-case scenario, if the country is hit by the third wave of the Covid pandemic going ahead. The economic cost, it believes, could rise by at least a further $42.6 billion, assuming another round of similar stringent lockdowns is imposed across the country for eight weeks later this year. After factoring in recent developments, Barclays has pegged the economic cost of the latest shutdowns at $8 billion per week in May, up from $5.3 billion per week in the last two weeks of April, and well above the $3.5 billion a week estimated early in the second wave. “We believe these economic losses will remain steady at $8 billion a week through the month of May but expect them to ease from June,” Barclays said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 14 points, Nifty at 15208.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 14 points, Nifty at 15208.45

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 14.37 points or 0.03% at 50637.53, and the Nifty was up 10.80 points or 0.07% at 15208.50. . HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), IndusInd Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ITC and Bharti Airtel were among top index laggards. On the flip side, Asian Paints, Titan Company, Bajaj Finserv, ONGC, TCS, Infosys, Power Grid Corporation of India, and Nestle India among others were top Sensex gainers. About 1749 shares have advanced, 1307 shares declined, and 147 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index fell 0.81 percent, Nifty PSU Bank was down 1.34 percent and Nifty Private Bank index lost 0.90 percent. While the Nifty IT index gained one percent, the Auto index was up 0.66 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index slipped 0.3 percent as against the S&P BSE SmallCap index that rose 0.3 per cent.

Sensex up 150 points at 50,830 levels and Nifty testing the 15,300-mark

Sensex up 150 points at 50,830 levels and Nifty testing the 15,300-mark

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The markets in India climbed off their early highs but were still trading in the green in morning deals today(25th May 2021). The S&P BSE Sensex was up 150 points at 50,830 levels, while the broader Nifty50 index was testing the 15,300-mark. ONGC, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle, and HDFC gained 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted mixed, with the gainers led by the Nifty Metal index, up 2 percent. The broader markets outperformed their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.6 percent and 0.7 percent higher, respectively. Sixty-eight companies, including Emami, VIP, Ajmera Realty & Infra India, Alkem Laboratories, and AstraZeneca Pharma India are set to announce their quarterly results today.

Banks in India report loan fraud worth Rs 5 trillion

Banks in India report loan fraud worth Rs 5 trillion

Monday, May 24, 2021

Banks operating in India reported fraud of Rs 4.92 trillion as of March 31, 2021, which represents nearly 4.5% of the total bank credit, showed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, according to a reply to an RTI query. The data showed 90 banks and financial institutions reported a total of 45,613 cases of loan fraud till March 31, 2021. State Bank of India – the country’s largest lender – reported the highest amount of loans as fraud - Rs 78,072 crore as of March 31, 2021. SBI is followed by Punjab National Bank (Rs 39,733 crore), Bank of India (Rs 32,224 crore), and Union Bank of India (Rs 29,572 crore). The top five banks account for 42.1% or Rs 2,06,941 crore of the total frauds classified by the banks. Read more

Natco Pharma hits 52 week on starting production of 'Black Fungus' drug

Natco Pharma hits 52 week on starting production of 'Black Fungus' drug

Monday, May 24, 2021

Share of Natco Pharma rose 20 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1188.95 in early tradeafter the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) gave its nod to the firm to start manufacturing antifungal drug Amphotericin B liposomal injection, which is critical in the treatment of Mucormycosis, also called 'Black Fungus'. Also the company initiated phase III clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Molnupiravir capsules in mild COVID-19 patients in India.The first dose under the phase-III trials was given to a patient in the city-based Yashoda Hospitals, the Hyderabad-based firm said in a regulatory filing. Meanwhile the company said it has received approval from the US health regulator for the generic version of Celgene's multiple myeloma drug, Revlimid (Lenalidomide) capsules in US. Lenalidomide capsule is indicated for treatment of adults with multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 111 points, Nifty at 15197.70

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 111 points, Nifty at 15197.70

Monday, May 24, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 111.42 points or 0.22% at 50,651.90, and the Nifty was up 22.40 points or 0.15% at 15,197.70. SBI, Power Grid Corporation of India, HDFC Bank, L&T, Maruti Suzuki were among top Sensex gainers. Titan Company, M&M, IndusInd Bank, HUL, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel were top index losers. About 1930 shares have advanced, 1218 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained over 2 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank up 1 percent, the Nifty Realty index up 1.4 percent, and the Nifty Media index up 1 percent. On the downside, the Nifty Metal and Nifty FMGC index each fell 0.6 percent on the NSE. The MidCap and SmallCap indices scaled fresh peaks in the intra-day deals and settled around 0.8 percent higher each.

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile deals;Sensex trading around 50,580 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,150-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile deals;Sensex trading around 50,580 levels and Nifty hovered around the 15,150-mark

Monday, May 24, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in today's(24th May 2021) volatile early deals. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 50,580 levels. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, hovered around the 15,150-mark. State Bank of India and PowerGrid traded 2 percent higher, each, followed by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and HDFC (all up 1%). The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with gains in Nifty Pharma and Nifty PSU Bank indexes (both up 0.8 percent) being offset by the Nifty Metal index (down 1.5 percent). The broader markets tracked the gains in the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.6 percent and 0.8 percent higher, respectively. Thirty-three companies including Grasim Industries, India Cements, JK Paper, Mahanagar Gas, and Barbeque-Nation Hospitality are slated to post their quarterly results today.

Investors to stay cautious about stocks trading below the relevant moving average:Analysts

Investors to stay cautious about stocks trading below the relevant moving average:Analysts

Friday, May 21, 2021

Benchmark indices were on course for yet another firm session today(21st May 2021), breaking away from their two-day losing streak, mainly due to investors looked past the global inflation concerns and hoped for a pick-up in Covid vaccination drive back home. Besides, strong March quarter results also supported the market sentiment. Earlier this week, the S&P BSE Sensex closed above the 50,000-mark for the first time since April 1. The Nifty50, on the other hand, clinched the 15,000-mark on a closing basis for the first time since March 12. The indices, however, succumbed to profit-booking and erased around 1 percent in two days. Today bulls lifted the Sensex and the Nifty over 1 percent as they touched highs of 50,275 and 15,108. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 976 points, Nifty at 15175.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 976 points, Nifty at 15175.30

Friday, May 21, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 975.62 points or 1.97% at 50,540.48, and the Nifty was up 269.30 points or 1.81% at 15,175.30 after India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India, reported a healthy quarterly show and also supported by a rally in other financial stocks.SBI was the top gainer on the Sensex, up 5 percent, while IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the other top gainers. On the downside, Dr Reddy's Labs and Power Grid on the Sensex, and Eicher Motors, Indian Oil Corporation, Grasim, and SBI Life on the Nifty were the only laggards. About 1909 shares have advanced, 1140 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. Financial indices -- Nifty Bank, Private Bank, PSU Bank, and Financial Services gained between 3-3.5 percent. Meanwhile, all other sectoral indices settled up to 1 percent higher. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.8 percent and 0.65 per cent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 420 points at 49,980 levels and Nifty reclaimed the psychological level of 15,000

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 420 points at 49,980 levels and Nifty reclaimed the psychological level of 15,000

Friday, May 21, 2021

The markets in India rose over half a percent in morning deals today(21st May 2021), tracking firm trends in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 420 points, or 0.86 percent, at 49,980 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 15,000. IndusInd Bank and State Bank of India were up 2 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty Bank index trading over 1 percent higher. Forty-nine companies, including State Bank of India, Hindalco Industries, JSW Steel, Shree Cement, Godrej Industries, and South Indian Bank are set to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

BSE SmallCap index hit a new record high of 23,093

BSE SmallCap index hit a new record high of 23,093

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Today (20th May 2021) the S&P BSE SmallCap index hit a new record high of 23,093 in the intra-day trade driven by its constituents that have rallied by up to 112 percent in the past one month after the respective companies reported strong earnings to show for the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4FY21). At 12:48 pm, the S&P BSE Smallcap index, the top gainer among broader indices, was up 0.59 percent as compared to a 0.16 percent rise in the S&P BSE Midcap index and a 0.03 percent decline in the benchmark index S&P BSE Sensex. In the past month, the SmallCap index has rallied 11 percent as against a 4.6 percent and a 7.6 percent gain in the MidCap and Sensex, respectively. Automotive Axles, Gayatri Projects, Shakti Pumps, Pokarna, TV Today, TCI Express, Just Dial, Walchandnagar Industries, SORIL Infra Resources, H.G. Infra Engineering, Shivam Auto, and Emami Realty rallied between 10 percent and 20 percent in the intra-day session today.

Bosch Q4 net profit jumps 5x to Rs 483 crore

Bosch Q4 net profit jumps 5x to Rs 483 crore

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Shares of Bosch gained 9 percent to Rs 16250 after Company posted a standalone net profit of Rs 482 crore in the January-March quarter (Q4FY21), up nearly 5 times from Rs 81 crore logged in the year-ago period. Total revenue of Bosch's Mobility Solutions Business sector increased by 56.6 percent in the quarter ending on March 31, 2021. The total revenue of the Powertrain Solutions division increased by 65.6 percent. Its revenue from operations, meanwhile, came in at Rs 3,217 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2021, an increase of 44 percent from the revenue of Rs 223,6 crore clocked in the same quarter last year. The company announced a dividend of Rs 115 per share for the financial year 2020-21. The company said it has seen a significant increase in demand from the agriculture sector, mainly tractor business. It has also seen growth in the power tools segment, especially in construction and e-commerce. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 338 points, Nifty at 14906.05

Closing Bell:Sensex down 338 points, Nifty at 14906.05

Thursday, May 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 337.78 points or 0.68% at 49,564.86, and the Nifty was down 124.20 points or 0.83% at 14,906. ONGC, Sun Pharma, and Power Grid were top Sensex losers. Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, and Titan were the top gainers. About 1614 shares have advanced, 1397 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank, Financial Services, Private Bank, and FMCG indices slipped nearly 1 percent each. On the upside, the Nifty Realty index remained gainer for the second straight day and ended 1 percent higher on the NSE. The S&P BSE SmallCap index hit a record high of 0.22 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index, meanwhile, ended 0.12 percent lower today. India VIX inched higher but closed below 20 levels.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gave up the psychologial level of 50,000 and Nifty holding above the 15,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gave up the psychologial level of 50,000 and Nifty holding above the 15,000-mark

Thursday, May 20, 2021

The markets in India gave up their meagre early gains and traded flat in early deals today(20th May 2021), amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gave up the psychological level of 50,000 while the broader Nifty50 index was holding above the 15,000-mark. Titan, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, and Infosys climbed 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the green, barring for Nifty Metal index, which slipped 3 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices both traded flat. Thirty-two companies, including Bosch, Havells India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, HPCL, Brookfield India Real Estate Trust REIT, and Torrent Power are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today.

More than half of BSE 500 stocks trade below their all-time highs

More than half of BSE 500 stocks trade below their all-time highs

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Two hundred and sixty-three stocks or more than half of stocks that comprise the BSE 500 are trading at least 10 percent below their all-time high levels, despite the index hitting a record high 20,515 points on the BSE in intra-day trade today(19th May 2021), surpassing its previous high of 20,390 touched on March 12, 2021. The index, which accounts for 93 percent market capitalisation of BSE listed companies, has gained 8 percent from its recent low of 18,983 touched on April 19. In comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 6 percent during the same period but is still nearly 4.5 percent away from its all-time high level of 52,517 hits on February 16. Analysts ascribe the underperformance of bulk of BSE 500 stocks to a classic case of polarisation, where investors are lapping up stocks of sectors that are likely to do well going ahead. Read more

Brigade Enterprises gain 5 percent after Q4 result

Brigade Enterprises gain 5 percent after Q4 result

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Shares of Brigade Enterprises gained 13 per cent to Rs 279.95 after the realty company reported a sharp surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 39.57 crore in Q4 FY21 from Rs 2.68 crore in Q4 FY20.Total income rose to Rs 820.86 crore in Q4 from Rs 644.34 crore in the previous year.The mid cap stock has gained 174% in one year and risen 5.16% since the beginning of this year.The board of directors recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.20 per equity share (12 percent) of Rs 10 each which is subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company, the company said in an exchange filing."The dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of shareholders approval in the ensuing annual general meeting of the company," it added.Brigade Enterprises posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 46.3 crore for the year ended March 2021 compared with net profit of Rs 130.6 crore in the year ended March 2020 . Revenue declined 26% year on year to Rs 1,949.97 cr in FY21 Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 290 points, Nifty at 15030.15

Closing Bell:Sensex down 290 points, Nifty at 15030.15

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 290.69 points or 0.58% at 49,902.64, and the Nifty was down 77.90 points or 0.52% at 15,030.15. M&M, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Ultratech Cement were among the top losers Sun Pharma, Nestle India, and Bajaj Auto were among the top gainers. About 1743 shares have advanced, 1249 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Financial Services index declined 1 percent, followed by 0.9 percent loss each in the Nifty Private Bank and Metal indices. On the upside, the Nifty Realty index zoomed over 2 percent while the Nifty Pharma index added 1 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.53 percent and 0.35 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex fell 100 points and hovered around 50,000 levels;Nifty slid below 15,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market;Sensex fell 100 points and hovered around 50,000 levels;Nifty slid below 15,100-mark

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded with a slight cut in early deals today(19th May 2021) amid weak global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 100 points and hovered around 50,000 levels. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, slid below the 15,100-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and ONGC were all down over 1 percent. Among other individual stocks, Tata Motors slid over 5 percent after announcing its March quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with gains in the Nifty Pharma index being offset by losses in the Nifty Auto index. Meanwhile, the broader indices outran their benchmark peers, with both the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ruling over half a percent higher. Twenty-five companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Indiabulls Housing Finance, JK Tyre & Industries, and SML Isuzu are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today.

Sensex soared 613 pts; Nifty at 15,108 levels; MidCap index hits record peak

Sensex soared 613 pts; Nifty at 15,108 levels; MidCap index hits record peak

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

As the daily Covid-19 cases reported become less than three lakh for the second straight day, domestic indices advanced over 1 percent today(18th May 2021). Automobile and consumer discretionary stocks caught investors' fancy as they hoped that restrictions/curbs would ease once cases decline further. Supporting the sentiment were news flows around the vaccination front that more and more pharma companies are tying up for vaccine manufacturing. Visibility on economic recovery has largely continued even during the lockdown and now, with restrictions likely to ease, consumer demand is expected to make a come-back, believe analysts. Given this, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex soared 613 points, or 1.24 percent, to end the day at 50,193 levels. On the NSE, the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 15,000-mark for the first time since March 12 on a closing basis, and shut shop at 15,108 levels, up 185 points or 1.24 percent. Read more

Sensex may top 61000 K by December -Morgan Stanley

Sensex may top 61000 K by December -Morgan Stanley

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Indian equity market will outperform their emerging market (EM) peers in 2021, the latest report by Morgan Stanley and bets on domestic cyclical stocks followed by rate sensitives. The brokerage retained its base case year-end target for Sensex at 55,000 but suggested that if all the pieces fall into place, the 30-stock benchmark could go as high as 61,000 by end of December, a gain of 20 percent from the current level. Morgan Stanley’s indicators for global liquidity and valuations currently point to negative returns over the next 12 months, its leading India Indicators on growth, stability, government, and reserve bank of India policies, and corporate earnings are generally positive about equity return. “With accelerating earnings and reasonable relative valuations, trailing underperformance, and strong policy traction, India seems set to beat EM (emerging markets),” the brokerage said in a note Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 613 points, Nifty at 15108.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 613 points, Nifty at 15108.10

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 613 points, or 1.24 percent, higher at 50,193.33. Nifty closed with a gain of 185 points, or 1.24 percent, at 15,108.10 for the second straight day. Mahindra and Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Titan, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, and Indian Oil Corporation were the top Nifty gainers today while Airtel, ITC, Coal India, Divis Labs, UPL, and Grasim were the top laggards. the Nifty Auto index climbed 3.3 percent followed by the Nifty Energy index up 2 percent, and the Nifty Metal index up 1.7 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty PSU Bank index and the Nifty FMCG index slipped 1.3 percent and 0.25 percent, respectively.BSE Telecom fell 1.66 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index zoomed 1.9 per cent and the SmallCap index, ended 1.3 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged 550 points to 50,100 levels and Nifty reclaimed the psychological level of 15,100

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged 550 points to 50,100 levels and Nifty reclaimed the psychological level of 15,100

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The markets in India shot up 1 percent in early deals today (18th May 2021), tracking similar firm trends in other Asian markets. Besides, another day of a dip in daily Covid-19 cases also supported investor sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 550 points, or 1 percent, to 50,100 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 15,100. Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, and PowerGrid rose over 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 2.2 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ruled 1.5 percent and 1 percent higher, respectively. Thirty-five companies, including Tata Motors, Canara Bank, Aarti Industries, Abbott India, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and Route Mobile, are set to release their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Second wave of Covid-19 will delay earnings recovery of India Inc: Moody's

Second wave of Covid-19 will delay earnings recovery of India Inc: Moody's

Monday, May 17, 2021

The massive second wave of coronavirus seen in India will delay earnings recovery for Indian companies, rating agency Moody's said today(17th May 2021). "The sharp rise in infections will disrupt earnings, recovery recorded by companies over the past six months," it said while adding that prolonged and wider lockdown will have a more severe effect on earnings recovery. However, the rating agency sees a limited impact of second-wave lockdowns on economic activity so far. Moody's further said restrictions on movement and lockdowns in several parts of the country will lead to weaker consumer sentiment and will hit housing and automobile sales. It said the slowdown in the construction sector will make a dent in cement demand in India and also sees transportation-fuel demand to take a hit temporarily. Read more

Indian Wholesale inflation soars to 10.49% in April

Indian Wholesale inflation soars to 10.49% in April

Monday, May 17, 2021

Wholesale inflation in India accelerated to 10.49 percent in April on account of a surge in the prices of fuel and manufactured products, data released by the commerce and industry ministry showed. The wholesale inflation rate, measured by WPI, has been rising continuously since December. It soared to an eight-year high in March to 7.39 percent. The latest price data released by the government today(17th May 2021) showed that food prices rose to 4.92 percent in April, along with a massive price surge in manufacturing products at 9.01 percent. Fuel and power inflation stood at nearly 21 percent led by higher petrol and diesel prices. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 848 points, Nifty at 14923.15

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 848 points, Nifty at 14923.15

Monday, May 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 848.18 points or 1.74% at 49580.73, and the Nifty was up 245.40 points or 1.67% at 14923.20 supported by the auto, metal, and financials. IndusInd Bank was the top gainer followed by SBI. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank. On the downside, Cipla, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Nestle India, Sun Pharma, HDFC Life, and Maruti Suzuki were the top losers. About 2047 shares have advanced, 1024 shares declined, and 215 shares are unchanged. The Bank Nifty index jumped 4% as the top sectoral index gainer on NSE followed by the Nifty Financial Services index 3 percent, and the Nifty Metal index up 2.5 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty Pharma index slipped 0.14 percent on profit booking. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 1.6 percent higher each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 49,130 levels and Nifty topped the 14,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 49,130 levels and Nifty topped the 14,750-mark

Monday, May 17, 2021

The indices in India added to their early gains and rose nearly one per cent in early trade today (17th May 2021) amid favourable global cues and further fall in daily Covid-19 cases across the country. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 400 points, or 0.83 percent, to 49,130 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 14,750-mark. IndusInd Bank and State Bank of India rose 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. Meanwhile, Larsen & Toubro and Sun Pharma slipped 1 percent, each. All the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 2.2 per cent. Broader markets tracked the gains in the benchmarks, and the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.5 per cent and 0.8 percent higher, respectively. Twenty-four companies including mainly Bharti Airtel, Federal Bank, Colgate-Palmolive, and Orient Cement are slated to post their quarterly results today Read more

Four IPOs worth Rs 4000 crore is expected to hit the market in a few weeks

Four IPOs worth Rs 4000 crore is expected to hit the market in a few weeks

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Four deals worth a cumulative Rs 4,000 crore is expected to hit the market over the next 3-5 weeks, said investment banking sources. Shyam Metalics, Dodla Dairy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Hospitals, and Clean Science and Technology are among the companies planning to tap the market. While the recent volatility in the secondary markets is a concern, experts believe the sentiment towards IPOs is still buoyant. Bankers said many new investors had taken a liking to IPOs — a big confidence booster for issuers. “The immediate volatility is not a concern. People are factoring in the next financial year numbers. Investors expect the next year to be normal and growth-oriented, giving comfort to issuers,” said Ajay Saraf, executive director, ICICI Securities. Read more

Platts cuts India's 2021 oil demand by 28%

Platts cuts India's 2021 oil demand by 28%

Friday, May 14, 2021

India’s demand for oil & gas has been cut by S&P Global Platts amid the second wave of Covid cases that have triggered lockdowns across key states since the past few weeks. For 2021, it now pegs the oil demand growth at 350,000 barrels per day (b/d), down from a forecast of 485,000 b/d made in February – translating into a fall of nearly 28 percent. India's city gas demand, Platts said, could drop by 25 – 30 percent in the coming months. However, once the lockdowns are lifted, Platts expects the pent-up demand to get released, which in turn will act as a catalyst for economic growth and trigger a demand uptick for oil & gas in the country. Besides India, the demand forecast for 2021 has been revised down for Western Europe and Latin America due to more restrictions stemming from the second and third waves of Covid. Brent oil prices, WU said, will peak in mid-2021 at over $70 per barrel. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 42 points, Nifty at 14677.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 42 points, Nifty at 14677.80

Friday, May 14, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 41.75 points or 0.09% at 48732.55, and the Nifty was down 18.70 points or 0.13% at 14677.80 as a slew of downgrades in the GDP growth forecasts for FY22 along with a slowdown in the vaccination program. Asian Paints was the best performing stock followed by ITC, Nestle India, L&T, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Power Grid Corporation of India, among others. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, State Bank of India (SBI), NTPC, ONGC, Sun Pharma, and Maruti Suzuki were among the top index laggards. About 1402 shares have advanced, 1627 shares declined, and 141 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index was down 4 percent, followed the Nifty Realty index, down 3 percent, and the Nifty PSU Bank and Auto indices, down 2 percent each. On the upside, only the Nifty FMCG index ended in the green, up 2 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices lost 1.2 percent each.

Increased volumes-based buying in brokerage firms

Increased volumes-based buying in brokerage firms

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The stockbroking and asset management industry has been one of the most rewarded industries amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In FY21, the industry revenues are pegged to have grown between 65-70 percent over FY20. The strong growth was underpinned by robust addition in new customers, according to rating agency Crisil. At the bourses, stocks of various brokerage houses and AMCs have zoomed nearly 300 percent since March 2020. The shares of Geojit Financial Services, for instance, jumped 290 percent between March 24, 2020, and May 11, 2021, while those of 5Paisa Capital, Emkay Global Financial Services, and Aditya Birla Money zoomed up to 263 percent. In comparison, the Nifty50 index is up 90 percent during the period while the broader Nifty500 index has advanced 99 percent, ACE Equity data show. Read more

Siemens shares gains on healthy results for the quarter ended March 2021

Siemens shares gains on healthy results for the quarter ended March 2021

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Shares of Siemens on Wednesday, gained 10 percent, hitting a new high of Rs 2,143.20, on the BSE in intra-day trade after the company reported a strong set of numbers for the quarter ended March 2021. The Company reported a 90 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 334.4 crore for the March quarter, mainly on the back of higher revenues.The consolidated net profit of the company stood at Rs 175.7 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2020. Total income rose to Rs 3,540 crore in the March quarter from Rs 2,722.1 crore in the same period a year ago. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) doubled to Rs 440 crore from Rs 220 crore, aided by lower employee costs and other expenses. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 471 poiints, Nifty at 14696.50

Closing Bell: Sensex down 471 poiints, Nifty at 14696.50

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 471.01 points or 0.96% at 48690.80, and the Nifty was down 154.30 points or 1.04% at 14696.50 for the second day.Top BSE Sensex losers were IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ICICI Bank, ONGC, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra among others. On contrary, Titan Company, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation of India, SBI, Dr Reddy’s were the top gainers. About 1571 shares have advanced, 1443 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index tumbled over 3 percent, followed by the Nifty Private Bank index, down 1.6 percent. The Nifty PSU Bank index zoomed 3.3 per cent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices falling 0.9 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.

Top investor Bay Tree cuts stake in YES Bank by a third

Top investor Bay Tree cuts stake in YES Bank by a third

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Record bad loans, weak corporate governance, as well as depleting capital and deposits led to the collapse of Yes Bank in March 2020, forcing the regulator to ask a group of lenders to infuse capital and rescue it. Since then, the bank has cut back lending to companies and tried to win back depositors under its new CEO Prashant Kumar. Still, its bad loans remain high and a second coronavirus wave is adding to the challenges of growing its business. Bay Tree India Holdings was the largest anchor investor in Yes Bank’s $2 billion equity raising last year when it paid 22 billion rupees for about 55% of the investor portion. It’s now the second-largest single shareholder after the State Bank of India. Read more

Markets in a vulnerable zone: Analysts

Markets in a vulnerable zone: Analysts

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The equity market in India is in a ‘vulnerable zone’ and is likely to remain very volatile, impacted by the sharp rise in Covid cases since the past few weeks that have seen many state governments impose lockdowns and mobility restrictions to check the rampant spread, said analysts. They, however, have ruled out a deep correction for now. From a medium-to-long term perspective, however, most analysts remain bullish about the markets but do caution against the possible earnings downgrades given the sporadic lockdowns and expensive valuation. While lockdowns can weigh on growth expectations in the near term, acceleration of vaccine drives and the overall direction of active cases will still act as the key catalyst for the market. Read more

Sun Pharma hits new high after getting licence to produce low-cost COVID-19 drug

Sun Pharma hits new high after getting licence to produce low-cost COVID-19 drug

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries hit a 52 week high of Rs 721.85, up 3 percent on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after it signed an agreement with Eli Lilly to manufacture its drug, Baricitinib in India. "Sun Pharma yesterday announced that it has entered into a royalty-free, non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for expanding access to Lilly's drug, Baricitinib in India. "Baricitinib is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The drug is approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for restricted emergency use in India,"This is another step by Sun Pharma towards making more treatment options available to patients in India dealing with the pandemic, Sun Pharma added. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 341 points, Nifty at 14850.75

Closing Bell:Sensex down 341 points, Nifty at 14850.75

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

At Close, the BSE Sensex was down 340.60 points at 49,161.81, and the Nifty50 climbed 91.60 points to 14,850.80 following weak global cues. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest index loser today, trailed by HDFC, Tech Mahindra, HUL, Bajaj Finser, Titan Company, and Bajaj Finance. On the contrary, NTPC, ONGC, PowerGrid, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, and SBI were the top gainers. A total of 190 scrips remained unchanged. Banking & financials, IT, Metals, and Pharma stocks were under pressure, whereas PSU Banks bucked the trend. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.60 percent and 0.80 percent, respectively.

SBI Life stock to outperform peers over the next one-two years:Analysts

SBI Life stock to outperform peers over the next one-two years:Analysts

Monday, May 10, 2021

As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic gripped India, it resulted in an increased demand for insurance products. The institutional players on the Street saw it as an opportunity and lapped up shares of the largest private player - SBI Life Insurance Company. Moreover, an impressive March quarter show made them even more gung-ho on the prospects of the firm. The stock has rewarded handsomely with a rise of 11 percent from March-end, outperforming the benchmark Sensex which has gained 3 percent in the same period, show data available on ACE Equity. The growth prospects for the industry remain robust, underscored by the latest data. In April, the insurance industry posted Annual Premium Equivalent (APE) growth - a measure of new business sales growth in the insurance industry growth - of 70 percent YoY, coming off a low base with private insurers growing 80 percent and LIC at 57 percent. Read more

RBI relief will only postpone financial stress from India's Covid surge: Fitch

RBI relief will only postpone financial stress from India's Covid surge: Fitch

Monday, May 10, 2021

According to the rating agency Fitch.RBI's Covid-19 relief package will provide some relief to financial institutions (FIs) in the next 12-24 months. However, it will largely be at the expense of postponing the recognition and resolution of underlying asset-quality problems. There are growing indications that India’s latest wave of Covid-19 infections will add to risks among financial institutions (FIs) by sapping near-term momentum from the economic recovery, Fitch Ratings said in a statement. “We expect the shock to economic activity from the latest wave of the pandemic in India to be less severe than in 2020, even though caseloads and fatalities are much higher. The authorities are implementing lockdowns more narrowly, and companies and individuals have adjusted behaviour in ways that cushion the effects," it added. Read more

Bandhan Bank down 4 per cent after Q4 result

Bandhan Bank down 4 per cent after Q4 result

Monday, May 10, 2021

Shares of the Kolkata-based Bandhan Bank hit an over six-month low of Rs 285.90, down 4 percent on the BSE in intra-day trade on Monday after the bank reported a weak set of numbers for the quarter ended March 2021 as provisions rose against an elevated level of bad loans Net profit fell 80% year-on-year to Rs 103 crore in the January - March quarter. Analysts had estimated a net profit of Rs 947 crore. The bank's net interest income (NII), the difference between interest earned and interest expended, grew by 4.6 percent year on year to Rs 1,757 crore. In Q4FY21, the profit after tax (PAT) of the lender fell to Rs 103 crore compared with Rs 517.3 crore in the same period last year. Provisions rose sharply to Rs 1,594 crore, on account of further provisions carried in its micro-finance portfolio, from Rs 827.36 crore a year ago.

Closing Bell:Sensex up 296 points, Nifty at 14942.35

Closing Bell:Sensex up 296 points, Nifty at 14942.35

Monday, May 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 295.94 points or 0.60% at 49,502.41, and the Nifty was up 119.20 points or 0.80% at 14,942.40 for the fourth day lifted by gains in public sector banks, pharma, and metal stocks. Dr Reddy’s, ONGC, Housing Development Finance Corporation, Titan Company, Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank among top Sensex gainers. UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki were among BSE Sensex losers. About 2034 shares have advanced, 1004 shares declined, and 220 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index, up 2.9 percent followed by the Nifty Pharma index, auto, energy, infra, and PSU Bank indices which rose 1- 2.5 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ruled 0.8 percent and 0.9 percent higher, respectively.

Tata Steel shares hit 52-week high post Q4 results

Tata Steel shares hit 52-week high post Q4 results

Friday, May 7, 2021

Shares of Tata Steel gained higher by 8.5 percent to Rs 1,191, their fresh record high on the BSE, in intra-day trade on Friday after the company reported its best-ever performance across metrics. The company on May 5 posted a consolidated profit of Rs 6,644.1 crore for the quarter ended March 2021 compared to a loss of Rs 1,481.3 crore in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at Rs 49,977.4 crore, up 38.8 percent over Rs 36,009.4 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. Tata Steel’s consolidated EBITDA for Q4FY21 came in at Rs 14,184 crore, up 48 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 196 percent YoY. Tata Steel's standalone operations reported EBITDA/tonne of Rs 27,775/tonne while the European operations reported. With the past two days' gain, Tata Steel has now rallied 97 percent since the Finance minister presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on February 1. Read more

Banks want RBI to relax NPA norms for MSME sector underlockdown stress

Banks want RBI to relax NPA norms for MSME sector underlockdown stress

Friday, May 7, 2021

Commercial banks have requested the RBI to relax norms on the classification for non-performing loans for micro, medium, and small enterprises (MSMEs) in view of the stress the sector is facing due to lockdowns imposed by different state governments following the second Covid-19 wave. Sources said a request was made to the banking regulator to extend the non-performing asset classification norms for MSME borrowers to 180 days from 90 days now. A sub-standard loan is the first category of NPA. Bankers said the MSME sector was already reeling under pressure and now the second wave will make things extremely difficult for the sector. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 256 points, Nifty at 14823.15

Closing Bell: Sensex up 256 points, Nifty at 14823.15

Friday, May 7, 2021

At Close, Sensex up 256.71 points at 49,206.47.and Nifty gained 98.40 points to 14,823.20 due to firm global cues and healthy corporate earnings helped indices to gain for the third consecutive session. Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC, and NTPC were among the top gainers on Sensex, while Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys were the top losers. The Nifty Metal index advanced 5 percent on the NSE while all other sectoral indices clocked gains between 0.04 percent and 1 percent. The Nifty PSU Bank index was the only loser, down 0.14 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.13 percent and 0.4 percent higher, respectively. India VIX fell 5% to close below 21 levels.

Coforge shares hits new high on robust Q4 numbers

Coforge shares hits new high on robust Q4 numbers

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Shares of Coforge IT firm gained 17 percent intraday on May 6 and hits 52 weeks high of Rs 3449 after the company declared a17 percent rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 133 crore in the three months ended March 2021. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 113.6 crore in the year-ago period, Coforge said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue grew 7.1 percent sequentially in dollar terms to USD 172.1 million during the January-March quarter. Revenue in constant currency (CC) terms grew 5.1 percent over the preceding quarter. In rupee terms, revenue was up by 6 percent sequentially and up by 13.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) at Rs 1,261 crore during Q4FY21. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter increased 17 percent year-on-year to Rs 133 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 272 points, Nifty at 14724.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 272 points, Nifty at 14724.80

Thursday, May 6, 2021

At Close, the Sen sex gained 272.21 points to close at 48,949.76, and the Nifty50 was up 106.90 points at 14,724.80. Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, ICICI Bank, Nestle India, and HDFC were the top gainers on Sensex. On the other hand, Power Grid, ONGC, and Asian Paints were the top losers. The Nifty PSU Bank and Pharma indices were down 1.2 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. On the upside, metals and IT stocks continued to shine with the Nifty Metal and IT indices soaring up to 2.5 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index added 0.9 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.6 percent.

Equitas, Ujjivan, AU Small Finance Bank gain as RBI announces loan relief

Equitas, Ujjivan, AU Small Finance Bank gain as RBI announces loan relief

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Shares of small finance banks (SFBs) like Equitas SFB, Ujjivan SFB, AU SFB, and Suryoday SFB, on Wednesday, rose up to 6 percent from their respective intra-day day lows on the BSE after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a special long-term repo operation window for SFBs, whereby the banks can borrow funds up to Rs 10,000 crore at repo rate for deploying for fresh loans SFBs, to be deployed for fresh lending of up to Rs 10 lakh per borrower.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 424 points, Nifty at 14617.85

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 424 points, Nifty at 14617.85

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 424.04 points or 0.88% at 48,677.55, and the Nifty was up 121.40 points or 0.84% at 14,617.90 after RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das in an unscheduled speech today provided more liquidity support by announcing various measures. Sun Pharma and IndusInd Bank were the top Sensex gainers while Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, HUL, and Tech Mahindra were the only losers in the Sensex pack. About 1794 shares have advanced, 1084 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank index ended 1.6 percent up. The Nifty Financial Services, IT, Auto, and Metal indices gained up to 1.3 percent on the NSE. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled over 1 percent higher while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.7 percent.

Hikal hits upper circuit on signing 10-year deal with global pharma Co

Hikal hits upper circuit on signing 10-year deal with global pharma Co

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Shares of smallcap firm Hikal on Wednesday, rallied 10 percent to Rs 313.65, and touched a new high, on the BSE in intra-day trade after the company signed a multi-year contract with a leading global pharmaceutical company for the development and supply of a portfolio of niche active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) over a period of 10 years. The development will start this year and commercial supplies will commence post successful development and plant commercialization estimated to be in FY 2024 onwards. With this deal, Hikal is entering into a niche area of chemistry and products thereby bolstering its Animal Health vertical. Hikal and its customer will be jointly investing at its Panoli, Gujarat site to set up a multipurpose manufacturing asset for manufacturing of these APIs, it said. Read more

Air India pilots threaten to stop work if not vaccinated on priority

Air India pilots threaten to stop work if not vaccinated on priority

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Air India pilots union - ICPA - has raised an issue with Air India Director Captain R S Sandhu that they will "stop work" if the airline fails to set up vaccination camps on a 'Pan India' basis for the flying crew above the age of 18 years Also said, "With no healthcare support to the flying crew, no insurance, and a massive opportunistic pay cut, we are in no position to continue risking the lives of our pilots without vaccination. "Our finances are already spread thin covering our bedridden colleagues and provisioning for families lest we inadvertently infect them with the deadly virus that is an ever-present occupational hazard for us." According to the union, many crew members have been diagnosed as Covid positive and are struggling to get oxygen cylinders."The employees who are doing desk jobs and the majority opting to work from home are allowed to get vaccinated, leaving the flying crew vulnerable."

Closing Bell: Sensex down 465 points, Nifty at 14496.50

Closing Bell: Sensex down 465 points, Nifty at 14496.50

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 465.01 points or 0.95% at 48253.51, and the Nifty was down 137.70 points or 0.94% at 14496.50 as an unwavering rise in Covid-19 cases and a slower-than-expected pace of vaccination worried investors on Dalal Street. Reliance Industries was the top loser followed by Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s, HDFC Bank, and HDFC. While gainers include ONGC, Bajaj Finance, and TCS. About 1374 shares have advanced, 1534 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index gained 3.5 percent, The Nifty Pharma index, on the contrary, was down 2 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices each ended about half a percent lower today.

Indian government is unlikely to impose a nationwide lockdown

Indian government is unlikely to impose a nationwide lockdown

Monday, May 3, 2021

The Indian government is unlikely to impose a nationwide lockdown, though states and UTs have been advised to take stringent measures and implement “customised lockdowns” to break the chain of transmission and curb the spread of COVID-19 infection, official sources said. The Supreme Court today directed the central and state governments to consider enforcing a ban on mass gatherings and super spreader events as well as consider imposing a lockdown. "We would seriously urge the central and state governments to consider imposing a ban on mass gatherings and super spreader events. They may also consider imposing a lockdown to curb the virus in the second wave in the interest of public welfare," the Supreme Court said. Read more

Closing bell: Sensex down 64 points, Nifty at 14634.15

Closing bell: Sensex down 64 points, Nifty at 14634.15

Monday, May 3, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 63.84 points or 0.13% at 48718.52, and the Nifty was up 3.10 points or 0.02% at 14634.20. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki India, SBI Life, and HUL were the best-performing stocks. While Titan, Reliance Industries Ltd, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, BPCL, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI) were the losers in the Sensex pack. About 1803 shares have advanced, 1184 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index rallied 2 percent today, followed by the Nifty FMCG index, up 1 percent. On the downside, the Nifty Bank index slipped 0.7 percent on the NSE. The S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 1.6 percent, and the S&P BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, settled 0.05 percent higher.

Election results 2021 UPDATE: It's TMC in Bengal; BJP in Assam; LDF in Kerala

Election results 2021 UPDATE: It's TMC in Bengal; BJP in Assam; LDF in Kerala

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Counting of votes to the legislative assemblies of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and the union territory of Puducherry is underway. A number of seats in the four states and 1 UT are Assam (126), West Bengal (294 seats), Tamil Nadu (234 seats), Kerala (140 seats), and Puducherry (30 seats). West Bengal election result 2021 LIVE updates: Trends indicate that incumbent Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) will end up convincingly winning in West Bengal, while challenger Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could fall way below its expected number of seats (elections were held in 292 constituencies). In a setback of sorts for the TMC, however, party chief and chief minister Mamata Banerjee leading with a wafer-thin margin (820 votes) against opponent Suvendu Adhikari’s in Nandigram. Read more

India's coronavirus crisis may derail the world economy

India's coronavirus crisis may derail the world economy

Saturday, May 1, 2021

The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has struck India with a devastating impact. With over 300,000 new cases and 3,000 deaths across the country each day at present, the total number of deaths has just passed the 200,000 mark – that’s about one in 16 of all COVID deaths across the world. There is now a humanitarian crisis of significant proportions. India is a country of 1.4 billion people and makes up a sixth of the world’s population. Hence it is also most likely going to affect the world economy. India is itself the fifth largest economy in the world. With relatively high growth rates (of between 4% and 8%) and its large size, it has a significant impact on the world economy. Read more

Sensex ends 984 points lower, halts 4-day rally-investors' wealth came down by Rs 2.02 lakh

Sensex ends 984 points lower, halts 4-day rally-investors' wealth came down by Rs 2.02 lakh

Friday, April 30, 2021

Indian benchmark indices put an end to a four-day winning run today(30th April 2021) as a worsening pandemic and shortage of vaccines in the country spooked Dalal Street bulls. Investors dumped whatever was in their hands on fears that a recovery could now be delayed. In the freefall, investors' wealth came down by Rs 2.02 lakh crore as the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies plunged to Rs 207.01 lakh crore. For Dalal Street investors bears came roaring amid weakness in Asian markets and an unabated rise in Covid-19 cases along with hiccups in vaccination drive back home. Profit booking too weighed on markets following four straight sessions of gains that led to a 4 percent rally in the benchmark indices this week. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty at 14631.10

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty at 14631.10

Friday, April 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 983.58 points or 1.98% at 48,782.36, and the Nifty was down 263.80 points or 1.77% at 14,631.10 amid weakness in Asian markets and unabated rise in Covid-19 cases along with hiccups in vaccination drive back home. HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) were among top Sensex losers. While, ONGC, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s, and Bajaj-Auto were the top gainers. About 1332 shares have advanced, 1554 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank and Financial Services indices dropped 3 percent each while the Nifty FMCG, Auto, IT, and Realty indices slipped up to 1.5 percent. The Nifty Pharma index bucked the trend and gained settled 1 percent higher. The S&P BSE SmallCap settled just 0.07 percent lower and the MidCap index, on the other hand, slipped 0.65 percent.

Tata Coffee gains 9 per cent after Standalone Profit Surges 10 Times In March Quarter

Tata Coffee gains 9 per cent after Standalone Profit Surges 10 Times In March Quarter

Friday, April 30, 2021

Shares of Tata Coffee rallied over 9 percent in Friday's session to hit a 52-week high of Rs 139.70 on the BSE after its standalone profit surged 10 times to ₹ 40 crores from ₹ 3.99 crores during the same quarter last year. The company on Thursday posted a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 57.37 crore for the fourth quarter of 2020-21 fiscal on strong income, as against a net profit of Rs 24.05 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal. Its revenue from operations rose 30 percent to ₹ 219 crores from ₹ 167 crores during the same quarter last year. The company's managing director Chacko P Thomas said the Q4 performance remained strong despite challenging conditions."Our India Instant Coffee exports for the quarter have been higher despite logistics issues and a fresh wave of lockdowns in Europe, which are expected to ease in the near future. We have seen stable performances across key geographies.

HUL Q4 PAT jumps 41% YoY to Rs 2,143 crore

HUL Q4 PAT jumps 41% YoY to Rs 2,143 crore

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) today(29th April 2021) reported standalone net profit at Rs 2,143 crore for the March quarter of the financial year 2020-21 (Q4FY21), up 41.07 percent year-on-year (YoY). The company had reported a profit of Rs 1,519 crore in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, the figure jumped 11.55 percent from Rs 1,921 crore posted in the December quarter. The revenue during the quarter under review jumped 34.63 percent YoY to Rs 12,132 crore in comparison with Rs 9,011 crore in the same period last year. It climbed 2.27 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). The March quarter results beat analysts estimates on the profit front as brokerages had estimated the figure to grow between 11-32 percent YoY. While they had projected the figure to be flat on a QoQ basis. Even the March quarter revenue beat analysts estimate marginally.

Markets are geared up for a bull-phase

Markets are geared up for a bull-phase

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Indian benchmark indices extended their bull run to the fourth straight day today(29th April 2021) supported by the US Fed decision to keep policy loose and firm global markets cues. Starting gap-up, frontline indices reclaimed major psychological marks in the early deals with the S&P BSE Sensex reclaiming the 50,000 marks. Profit booking, mainly in banking counters, saw the frontline index give up some of its gains as trading progressed. There are indications that the markets will continue their journey north, as long as global and domestic cues remain supportive. S&P BSE SENSEX has scaled the resistance range of 50,270 with an intra-day high of 50,375 on Thursday Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 32 points, Nifty ay 14894.90

Closing Bell:Sensex up 32 points, Nifty ay 14894.90

Thursday, April 29, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 32.10 points or 0.06% at 49,765.94, and the Nifty was up 30.40 points or 0.20% at 14,894.90 for the fourth straight day on the day of monthly F&O expiry for the April series. Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), IndusInd Bank, Titan Company, HUL were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. On the flip side, Bajaj-Auto, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), HCL Tech, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), State Bank of India (SBI) were the top losers. About 1376 shares have advanced, 1505 shares declined, and 176 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index gained 4.5 percent. On the downside, the Nifty PSU Bank index skidded 1.3 percent, trailed by losses in the Nifty Auto index, down 1 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.18 percent lower today while the S&P BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.13 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points at 50,045 level while Nifty up 87 points at 14,960

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points at 50,045 level while Nifty up 87 points at 14,960

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Indian benchmark indices extended their bull run to the fourth straight day today(29th April 2021) supported by the US Fed decision to keep policy loose and firm global markets cues, Starting gap-up, frontline indices reclaimed major psychological marks in the early deals. The indices, however, pared gains marginally with the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex up 300 points to quote at 50,045 level while the Nifty50 was at 14,960, up 87 points. Earlier in the day, the indices hit respective day highs of 50,376 and 15,044, respectively. The Sensex index is back above 50,000 after 12 trading sessions while the Nifty has reclaimed the 15,000-mark for the first time since March 16. The benchmark indices leaned on Reliance Industries, HDFC twins, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance to support the fresh breakouts. All the heavyweights were up in the range of 2 percent to 2.5 percent. Read more

Zomato files for Rs 8,250 crore IPO

Zomato files for Rs 8,250 crore IPO

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Food delivery aggregator and rating platform Zomato on April 28 filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise Rs 8,250 crore ($1.11 billion) through its Initial Public Offering (IPO) as consumers increasingly turn to order food online during the Covid-19 pandemic. Of this, Rs 7,500 crore will be a fresh issue, while Rs 750 crore will be an offer for sale for its existing investor Info Edge.Zomato said in the DRHP that it expects to use the funds raised through the IPO to fund its organic and inorganic growth initiatives, which include customer and user acquisition, delivery and technology infrastructure, and any new acquisitions. Kotak Mahindra Capital, Morgan Stanley India, Credit Suisse Securities India, BofA Securities India, and Citigroup Global Markets India are the lead book-running managers for Zomato's IPO. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 790 points, Nifty at 14864.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 790 points, Nifty at 14864.55

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 789.70 points or 1.61% at 49733.84, and the Nifty was up 211.50 points or 1.44% at 14864.50. Bajaj Finance was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finsv, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj-Auto, HDFC Bank, and Bharti Airtel among others. On the flip side, Nestle India, HCL Tech, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), ITC were among the top Sensex losers. About 1730 shares have advanced, 1180 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Realty index dropped 0.6 percent, the Nifty Metal and Pharma indices slipped 0.3 percent each. The Nifty Bank index soared 3 per cent and the Nifty Private Bank, PSU Bank, and Financial Services indices too climbed over 2.5 percent each. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.99 percent up while the S&P BSE SmallCap index added 0.7 percent.

RIL, pvt banks take Sensex 558 pts up and Nifty tops 14,650

RIL, pvt banks take Sensex 558 pts up and Nifty tops 14,650

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Hefty buying in industry heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, L&T, SBI, and TCS, coupled with a decline in fresh Covid-19 cases in the country, enthralled investors on Dalal Street today(27th April 2021). Helped by the across-the-board buying visible at the bourses as bargain hunters returned to Dalal Street, the benchmark indices climb over 1 percent on Tuesday. On the BSE, the 30-share Sensex settled at 48,944 levels, up 558 points while the broader Nifty50 closed at 14,653 levels, up 168 points on the NSE. Hindalco, L&T, Tata Steel, Divis Labs, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, and SBI were the top gainers on the 50-share pack, up between 3.7 percent and 5 percent. HDFC Life, SBI Life, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki, and Nestle India declined up to 3.6 percent to end as top laggards. All the key sectoral indices settled the session in the green with the Nifty Metal index ruling 2.7 percent up. This was followed by the Nifty PSU Bank inde Read more

Maruti Suzuki Q4 profit down 10% to Rs 1,166 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q4 profit down 10% to Rs 1,166 crore

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

India’s largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a near 10 percent year-on-year fall in net profit to Rs 1,166 crore for the quarter ended March on account of lower sales volume, increase in commodity prices, adverse foreign exchange movement, and lower non-operating income. During the previous year, the company reported a profit of Rs 1,291.7 crore. Revenue from operations in Q4 FY21 stood at Rs 24,023.7 crore, up 32 percent from Rs 18,198.7 crore in the year-ago period backed by strong double-digit growth in sales. In the December quarter of the current fiscal, PAT stood at Rs 1,941.4 crore. On a consolidated basis, the net profit slipped 6.1 percent to Rs 1,241.1 crore. Analysts had expected Maruti to report a 38 percent year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 1,785 crore for the quarter on revenues of Rs 23,704 crore. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 557 points, Nifty at 14653.05

Closing Bell:Sensex up 557 points, Nifty at 14653.05

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 557.63 points or 1.15% at 48,944.14, and the Nifty was up 168 points or 1.16% at 14653 as COVID-19 cases declined in the country. Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Power Grid Corporation of India, HDFC Bank, TCS were among top BSE Sensex gainers. Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Maruti Suzuki were among the top index losers. About 1915 shares have advanced, 984 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index gained 2.7 percent. This was followed by the Nifty PSU Bank index up 2.3 percent and the Nifty Bank index up 1.4 percent. The S&P BSE MidCap index added 1 percent today while the SmallCap index surged 1.5 percent.

India’s double-digit growth forecast in risk

India’s double-digit growth forecast in risk

Monday, April 26, 2021

Fifteen days back, the International Monetary Fund upgraded India’s economic growth forecast to 12.5% -- the quickest rate among major economies. Now, as Covid-19 cases surge the most globally, that bullish view is looking increasingly in doubt. In Delhi, India’s political capital, the streets are mostly empty and the markets nearly deserted with almost all shops closed in response to curbs put in place by the local administration to fight the pandemic. The scene is not so different in Mumbai, the financial hub. Aimed at controlling the COVID-19 spike, the Karnataka government today announced "close down" across the state for 14 days from Tuesday(27th April 2021) night. High-frequency data are already pointing to a deepening contraction in retail activity in the week through April 18 relative to its pre-pandemic January 2020 level, said a Bloomberg Economist. That’s a key risk for an economy where consumption makes up some 60% of gross domestic product.

Financials lift Sensex 508 pts up

Financials lift Sensex 508 pts up

Monday, April 26, 2021

Today's(26th April 2021) rally across the financial sector is mainly driven by a healthy management commentary by ICICI Bank, post its March quarter results announcement. Add to it, positive investment sentiment in the global markets helped the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 indices vault over 1 percent. That apart, medical support from across the globe, to help India douse the Covid-19 fire, along with the acceleration of the mass vaccination drive supported sentiment on Dalal Street. Among the key headline indices, the 30-share index jumped 508 points to end the day at 48,386.5 levels. The index had started gap-up and had extended gains to hit a high of 48,668 in the intra-day deals. Read more

Karnataka Government announces Close down for 14 days from tomorrow 9 Pm

Karnataka Government announces Close down for 14 days from tomorrow 9 Pm

Monday, April 26, 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on April 26 announced "close down" across the state for 14 days from Tuesday night from 9 PM aimed at controlling the COVID-19 spike. All essential shops will be functioning from 6 am to 10 am, after which all shops will close. "Only construction, agriculture sectors, Medical sector and manufacturing sector except garments allowed. Public transport to remain shut", said Karnataka CM. The state cabinet also decided to provide COVID-19 vaccinations free of cost at government hospitals for those between 18-45 years of age. The health department will draw the guidelines required.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 508 points, Nifty at 14485.00

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 508 points, Nifty at 14485.00

Monday, April 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 508.06 points or 1.06% at 48386.51, and the Nifty was up 143.60 points or 1.00% at 14485 due to medical support from across the globe, to help India douse the Covid-19 fire, along with the acceleration of the mass vaccination drive supported sentiment on Dalal Street. Axis Bank, Ultratech Cement, and ICICI Bank were the top-performing stocks on the BSE Sensex. HCL Technologies, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, and Maruti Suzuki India were the top losers. About 1841 shares have advanced, 1094 shares declined, and 216 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma was down 0.87 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty Realty index gained 3.4 percent on the NSE, followed by gains in The Nifty Metal index up 2 percent, Nifty Bank up 1.7 percent, and Nifty Financial Services up 1.3 percent..The S&P BSE MidCap index closed 0.6 percent higher while the BSE SmallCap index was up 0.8 percent. .

Closing Bell: Sensex down 202 points, Nifty at 14341.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 202 points, Nifty at 14341.35

Friday, April 23, 2021

At Close, Market benchmark the Sensex closed 202 points, or 0.42 percent, lower at 47,878.45 while the Nifty closed 65 points, or 0.45 percent, down at 14,341.35 as concerns over the second wave of Covid-19 in the country and nervousness in the global markets overpowered the risk appetite of bargain hunters. NTPC, Power Grid, and IndusInd Bank were the top index gainers. Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr. Reddy’s, and ICICI Bank were among the top losers. The BSE Power index gained 2.35 percent, the utility index rose 1.75 percent, BSE Telecom and realty fell over a percent each while FMCG, IT, fell almost a percent each. The S&P BSE MidCap index gained 0.2 per cent today while the S&P BSE SmallCap index added 0.5 per cent

India's midcap rally amid Covid may be poised for a break

India's midcap rally amid Covid may be poised for a break

Thursday, April 22, 2021

The outperformance of India’s midcap stocks over the larger stocks since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed global markets may take a breather. Some Fund managers are currently avoiding midcaps based on global economic cues and valuations. They said there is more safety in buying large stocks now that India has become the epicenter of virus resurgence in Asia, while inflation is set to rise in the U.S. and China as the world’s two biggest economies are rebounding. The S&P BSE Midcap Index has outperformed the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index in all but five months since the end of 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The smaller stock measure has gained nearly 33% in that span, more than double the rise in the broader benchmark, with the outperformance becoming particularly pronounced amid the recent market chill. Read more

Sensex gains 375 pts, ends above 48K as investors dump FMCG for financials

Sensex gains 375 pts, ends above 48K as investors dump FMCG for financials

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Today (22nd April 2021) from the day's low of 47,204, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex bounced back over 900 points to hit a high of 48,143 on the back of a brisk buying in financial and metal counters. Supportive global cues and expectations that the mass vaccination drive would help curtail the raging second Covid-19 wave in the country gave ammunition to the bulls. By the close, the Sensex was at 48,081 levels, up 375 points or 0.79 percent. The broader Nifty50, on the other hand, gained 255 points higher from the day's low to settle at 14,406, up 110 points or 0.77 percent. About 18 of the 30 constituents on the Sensex and 27 of the 50 constituents on the Nifty ended the day in the green with Wipro, ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, HDFC, Bajaj Auto, and BPCL topping the charts on the latter. On the Sensex, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and SBI were the additional gainers. All these stocks were up in the range of 2 percent to 3.5 percent. Read more

IRDAI imposes Rs25 lakh penalty on SBI General Insurance for non-compliance

IRDAI imposes Rs25 lakh penalty on SBI General Insurance for non-compliance

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) has imposed a penalty of Rs25.00 lakh on SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd., an unlisted subsidiary of State Bank of India for non-compliance with minimum obligations under Motor Third-Party Business as specified in IRDAI Regulation, 2015 for the financial year 2017-18. It has been imposed for violation of Section 32D of the Insurance Act, 1938, the State Bank of India said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.SBI is an Indian multinational, public sector banking and financial services statutory body. As of 31 March 2021, the Government of India held a 57.63% stake while Life Insurance Corporation of India held a 9.25% stake in the bank. Shares of SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd ended at Rs.914 per piece up by Rs15.7 or 1.75% from its previous closing of Rs898.30 per piece on the BSE.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 375 points, Nifty at 14406.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 375 points, Nifty at 14406.15

Thursday, April 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 374.87 points or 0.79% at 48080.67, and the Nifty was up 109.80 points or 0.77% at 14406.20 due to mass vaccination drive would help curtail the raging second Covid-19 wave in the country gave ammunition to the bulls. ICICI Bank, HDFC, and Bajaj Auto were among the top gainers followed by HDFC Bank. Titan, Tech Mahindra, and Asian Paints were among the drags. About 1737 shares have advanced, 1128 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index up 2.5 percent, Nifty Financial Services, Private Bank, and Metal indices gained 2.2 percent, 1.8 percent, and 1.7 percent, respectively. On the contrary, pharma and IT stocks pared their gains and ended in the red today. All the three defensive indices -- Nifty IT, FMCG, and Pharma -- slipped up to 0.75 percent on the NSE. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closing 0.28 percent and 0.59 percent higher, respectively.

Covid second wave may not dent FY22 earnings: Analysts

Covid second wave may not dent FY22 earnings: Analysts

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Despite the sharp rise in Covid cases and the ensuing lockdown imposed in some important cities across India that can dent the economic momentum, analysts remain optimistic on the earnings trajectory of India Inc and have not yet downgraded / cut projections for fiscal 2021-22 (FY22). “Corporate earnings are yet to come back to their pre-Covid levels in realistic terms even though they may look optically higher due to the low base effect of the last year. Despite the recent lockdown measures, the companies engaged in essential services continue to run. The curbs can, at best, slow the earnings growth for a couple of months. I do not see any major impact on FY22 numbers at an aggregate level as of now,” say experts. Read more

Pharma index hits record high as govt launches phase 3 of Covid vaccination

Pharma index hits record high as govt launches phase 3 of Covid vaccination

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Shares of pharmaceutical companies are in demand with Nifty Pharma and the S&P BSE Healthcare indices gaining 2 per cent each and hitting their respective all-time highs on Tuesday as a significant resurge in Covid-19 cases across India led to a spike in demand for Covid-related drugs. Shares of Cadila Healthcare up 6.17 per cent, Dr Reddy's Laboratories up 4.58 per cent, Aurobindo Pharma up 3.42 per cent, Lupin up 3.1 per cent and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries up 1.97 per cent were among the top gainers. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Cadila Healthcare, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Panacea Biotech and RPG Lifesicenes are among those that hit 52-week highs in the intra-day trade today.Dr Reddy's stock is in focus after the company said it is going to roll out the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine by May-end or early June. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 243 points, Nifty at 14296.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 243 points, Nifty at 14296.40

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 243.62 points or 0.51% at 47,705.80, and the Nifty was down 63.10 points or 0.44% at 14,296.40. Ultratech Cement, HDFC, HDFC Bank, and IT stocks were among the top drags on Sensex. Dr Reddy’s, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv were the top gainers on Sensex. About 1603 shares have advanced, 1187 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. The Nifty IT index, down 1.4 per cent, the Nifty FMCG and Bank indices ended 0.64 per cent and 0.35 per cent lower, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Pharma index ended at 1.3 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.5 per cent each.

New double mutation variant is fueling India’s deadlier new wave of COVID-19 cases

New double mutation variant is fueling India’s deadlier new wave of COVID-19 cases

Monday, April 19, 2021

The public health experts worry that a new -- possibly more virulent -- coronavirus variant could be racing through the Indian population. The new variant, which has a so-called double mutation, is thought to be fueling India’s deadlier new wave of cases that have made it the world’s second worst-hit country, surpassing Brazil again, and has already begun to overwhelm its hospitals and crematoriums. India has reported more than 14.5 million Covid cases so far and more than 175,600 fatalities. R“This is a variant of interest we are following,” Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s technical lead officer on Covid, told reporters Friday. “Having two of these mutations, which have been seen in other variants around the world, are concerning,” she said, adding that there was a similarity with mutations that increase transmission as well as reduce neutralization, possibly stunting the ability of vaccines to curb them. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 882 points, Nifty at 14359.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 882 points, Nifty at 14359.45

Monday, April 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 882.61 points or 1.81% at 47949.42, and the Nifty was down 258.40 points or 1.77% at 14359.50. Britannia, Dr Reddy's Labs, Infosys, Wipro, and Cipla were the only gainers on the Nifty index, On the downside, Adani Ports, Power Grid, ONGC, Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Life were the top drags, About 723 shares have advanced, 2091 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Bank, Nifty Private Bank, and Nifty Financial Services indices slipped between 2.5 per cent and 4 per cent. The Nifty Auto, Realty, and Metal indices, meanwhile, tumbled up to 4 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices declined 1.9 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively.

Wipro surges 8% touches 52 week post March results

Wipro surges 8% touches 52 week post March results

Friday, April 16, 2021

Shares of Wipro rallied 10 per cent to Rs 473 and touched 52 weeks high on the BSE in intra-day trade on Friday after the company reported a healthy IT services revenue growth and margins in the March quarter (Q4FY21) in the last 10 years. The company’s consolidated net profit grew 27.78 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at Rs 2,972 crore, as against Rs 2,326 crore posted in the same period last year. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, the profit increased marginally by 0.14 per cent, compared to Rs 2,968 crore reported in the December quarter of FY21. Its consolidated revenue from operations climbed 3.4 per cent YoY, 3.67 per cent QoQ to Rs 16,245 crore in the recently concluded quarter. Wipro also said that the interim dividend of Re 1 which was announced in January this year, will be considered as the final dividend for the financial year 2020-21.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up 28.35 points, Nifty at 14617.85

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat up 28.35 points, Nifty at 14617.85

Friday, April 16, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 28.35 points or 0.06% at 48,832.03, and the Nifty was up 36.40 points or 0.25% at 14,617.90. Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, ONGC, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Nestle India, M&M, Tech Mahindra were among the top index gainers. On the flip side, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and SBI were the top Sensex losers. About 1617 shares have advanced, 1230 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Pharma index ended 2 per cent higher while the Nifty Auto, IT, Metal, and FMCG gained between 0.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent. On the downside, the Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, and Realty indices slipped up to 0.6 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settling 1.2 per cent and 1.05 per cent higher, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 260 points, Nifty at 14581.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 260 points, Nifty at 14581.45

Thursday, April 15, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 259.62 points or 0.53% at 48803.68, and the Nifty was up 76.70 points or 0.53% at 14581.50. ONGC, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) were among top Sensex gainers. Infosys, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra were among the top index losers. About 1226 shares have advanced, 1611 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank, Pharma, Metal, IT, Financial Services, and Private Bank indices ended up to 1.4 per cent higher while the Nifty Auto, Realty, PSU Bank, and FMCG slipped between 0.04 per cent and 1.5 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.1 per cent and 0.03 per cent lower.

India records highest ever single-day spike with 200,739 Covid-19 cases

India records highest ever single-day spike with 200,739 Covid-19 cases

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high with over 200,000 infections being reported in a day, while the active cases surpassed the 14- lakh mark, as per the Union Health Ministry data updated today(15th April 2021). With the new cases, the total tally of Covid-19 cases in the country rose to 14,074,564. A total of 200,739 new Covid-19 cases have been registered in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 173,123 with 1,038 daily new fatalities, the highest sinceOctober3,2020, the data updated at 8 am showed. Registering a steady increase for the 36th day in a row, the active cases have increased to 1,471,877 comprising 10.46 percent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has dropped to 88.31 percent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 660 points, Nifty at 14504.80

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 660 points, Nifty at 14504.80

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 660.68 points or 1.38% at 48,544.06, and the Nifty was up 194 points or 1.36% at 14,504.80 amid broad-based buying. Top Sensex gainer was Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) followed by Bajaj Finsv, Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and ONGC. While TCS was the worst-performing stock, followed by Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys and Nestle India. About 1900 shares have advanced, 915 shares declined, and 176 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT and Pharma indices were down 3 per cent and 1 per cent. While the Nifty PSU Bank index surged 4 per cent, the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Financial Services, Metal, and Realty indices gained between 3 per cent and 4 per cent. The Nifty FMCG index, meanwhile, ended 0.6 per cent higher. The S&P BSE MidCap index gained 1.46 per cent. The S&P BSE SmallCap index, on the other hand, ended 1.2 per cent higher.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1708 points, Nifty at 14310.80

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1708 points, Nifty at 14310.80

Monday, April 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 1,707.94 points or 3.44% at 47883.38, and the Nifty was down 524.10 points or 3.53% at 14310.80 as fear of stricter lockdown to curb the second wave of COVID-19 dented investors’ sentiment. Tata Motors, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, UPL, SBI, Hindalco, and Shree Cement were the top losers in the Sensex pack, while Dr Reddy's Labs, Cipla, Divis Labs, and Britannia) ended the day in the green. About 493 shares have advanced, 2433 shares declined, and 171 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index plummeted 9 per cent, Nifty Realty slipped 7 per cent, and Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Metal, and Auto indices skidded between 5 per cent and 6 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dropped 5 per cent each.

Johnson & Johnson set to begin its trial of single-dose vaccine in India

Johnson & Johnson set to begin its trial of single-dose vaccine in India

Friday, April 9, 2021

Johnson & Johnson is in talks with India's government to begin a clinical trial of its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in the country, the company said on Friday. India is looking to ramp up its vaccine doses amidst high demand due to the second surge of coronavirus in the country, with several states saying they are running out of supplies. Top government sources told The Indian Express that J&J will soon conduct the trials, which could pave the way for its vaccine to be marketed in India. “Johnson & Johnson has sent a letter to the CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) that they will very shortly apply for permission to conduct clinical bridging trials in India,” the sources said. A bridging study tests the safety and immunogenicity of a vaccine, and India has indicated that any vaccine maker must conduct such a trial for a shot to be considered for its immunisation programme.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 155 points, Nifty at 14834.85

Closing Bell:Sensex down 155 points, Nifty at 14834.85

Friday, April 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 154.89 points or 0.31% at 49,591.32, and the Nifty was down 38.90 points or 0.26% at 14,834.90. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries were among the stocks that pulled the indices lower. Sun Pharma, HUL, and Tech Mahindra were the top gainers on Sensex. About 1647 shares have advanced, 1212 shares declined, and 163 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty ended in the red along with Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Auto and Nifty Metal index down 1 per cent. Nifty Pharma and Nifty PSU Bank were the top-performing sectoral indices. The S&P BSE SmallCap index closed 0.7 per cent higher while the S&P BSE MidCap index dipped 0.07 per cent.

Barbeque Nation shares locked in upper circuit for 2 day

Barbeque Nation shares locked in upper circuit for 2 day

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Shares of casual dining chain operator Barbeque Nation Hospitality on Thursday were locked in a 20 per cent upper circuit, for the second straight day, at Rs 708.45 on the BSE. Currently, the stock was up 42 per cent against its issue price of Rs 500 per share after a weak market debut, yesterday. On April 7, it made a weak start but immediately moved higher to trade with 20 per cent gains and closed at Rs 590.40 against the issue price of Rs 500 a share. Barbeque Nation Hospitality's ₹ 453-crore IPO was subscribed 5.98 times, according to data available on the stock exchanges. The strong presence in the Indian market positions the company well to capitalise on the growth in consumer spending from expected increases in the level of disposable income in India. The company would be spending around Rs 90 crore in the next two years to expand its restaurant (both ‘Barbeque Nation’ & ‘Toscano’) base in existing cities, ICICI Securities said.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 84.45 points, Nifty at 14873.80

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 84.45 points, Nifty at 14873.80

Thursday, April 8, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 84.45 points or 0.17% at 49,746.21, and the Nifty was up 54.80 points or 0.37% at 14,873.80.JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Shree Cements, Titan Company and Hindalco were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included IndusInd Bank, SBI Life Insurance, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank and ONGC. The Nifty Metal index jumped 4 per cent, the Nifty IT index gained 1 per cent. The Nifty PSU Bank and Bank indices shed 0.8 per cent and 0.6 per cent, respectively today while the Nifty Private Bank and Financial Services indices slipped 0.6 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively. The S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.73 per cent. The BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, up 0.6 per cent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex leaped 700 points at 49,900 and Nifty50 index jumped 200 points and hit 14,880-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex leaped 700 points at 49,900 and Nifty50 index jumped 200 points and hit 14,880-mark

Thursday, April 8, 2021

The Indian equity markets welcomed the decision of RBI governorShaktikanta Das to keep rates unchanged during the first bi-monthly monetary policy of FY22, along with holding the GDP growth rate steady at 10.5 percent for the new financial year. Despite the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, the governor said the central bank and the government are prepared to tackle the second wave. Soothed by the comments, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index leaped 700 points and hit the day's high of 49,900. The Nifty50, meanwhile, jumped nearly 200 points and hit 14,880 on the back of an across-the-board buying. Banking and financial stocks outperformed on Wednesday with the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, and PSU Bank indices settling higher in the range of 1.5 percent to 2 percent. The Nifty Financial Services, IT, Pharma, Metal, and Realty indices, on the other hand, gained up to 1.5 percent. Read more

RBI Monetary Policy highlights

RBI Monetary Policy highlights

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Key factors of RBI Monetary Policy: 1) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the repo rate at 4 per cent in the April policy and retained its accommodative stance for as long as necessary amid rising inflation and elevated inflation. 2)The marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate remain unchanged at 4.25 per cent. The reverse repo rate stands unchanged at 3.35 per cent. 3) Fulfilled a long-standing demand of bond market participants of having an open market operations (OMO) calendar of sorts, through which the central bank would commit its periodic support to the market. 4)MPC maintained GDP growth estimate for FY22 at 10.5%, with risks equally balanced depending on the pace of the vaccination drive. 5)The RBI extended the deadline of TLTRO on the Tap Scheme till September 30, 2021. The scheme was announced on October 9, 2020, and was made available up to March 31, 2021. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 460 points, Nifty at 14819.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 460 points, Nifty at 14819.05

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 460.37 points or 0.94% at 49,661.76, and the Nifty was up 135.50 points or 0.92% at 14,819 after RBI as expected kept the key rates unchanged with an accommodative policy stance. SBI, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers on Sensex while Titan, NTPC, HUL, and Bajaj Finserv were the only drags. About 1824 shares have advanced, 1072 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Financial Services, IT, Pharma, Metal, and Realty indices, on the other hand, gained up to 1.5 per cent. The S&P BSE SmallCap index was last up 1.3 per cent while the BSE MidCap index added 0.8 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 42 points higher, Nifty at 14683.50

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 42 points higher, Nifty at 14683.50

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 42.07 points or 0.09% at 49,201.39, and the Nifty was up 45.70 points or 0.31% at 14,683.50. Asian Paints was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy’s. Power Grid, Ultratech Cement, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and SBI were the worst-performing stocks on Sensex. About 1654 shares have advanced, 1176 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Pharma up 2 per cent, FMCG 1 per cent, and Metal 1/5 per cent indices remained top gainers on the NSE today while the Nifty IT index was up 0.25 per cent. The Nifty Bank and private Bank indices, meanwhile, skidded around 0.4 per cent each ahead of the RBI monetary policy committee's outcome due tomorrow. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 1 per cent and 0.8 per cent, respectively by the close.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 871 points, Nifty at 14637.80

Closing Bell:Sensex down 871 points, Nifty at 14637.80

Monday, April 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 870.51 points or 1.74% at 49,159.32, and the Nifty was down 229.60 points or 1.54% at 14,637.80. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and HCL Technologies were the top gainers on Sensex, followed by Bharti Airtel. Bajaj Finance and IndusInd Bank were the top drags, followed by SBI. About 1063 shares have advanced, 1848 shares declined, and 180 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index declined 4 per cent on the NSE, while the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, Financial services, Realty, Auto, and Media indices slipped between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent. On the contrary, the Nifty IT index jumped over 2 per cent and the Nifty Metal index gained 1 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 1.13 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively.

LG Electronics to end production, sales of its smartphone biz

LG Electronics to end production, sales of its smartphone biz

Monday, April 5, 2021

South Korean LG Electronics Inc announced today(5th March 2021) that it will wind down its loss-making mobile division. Its decision to pull out will leave its 10% share in North America, where it is the No. 3 brands, to be gobbled up by smartphone titans Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics. The division has logged nearly six years of losses totaling some $4.5 billion, and dropping out of the fiercely competitive sector would allow LG to focus on growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, and smart homes, it said in a statement. Read more

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank

Reliance Infra sells HQ in Mumbai's Santacruz to YES Bank

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Reliance Infrastructure Limited of Anil Ambani Group today sold its headquarters in Santa Cruz, Mumbai to YES Bank for Rs 1,200 crore. Yes Bank, which currently operates from Indiabulls Centre in Central Mumbai, will convert the building as its corporate headquarters. The entire proceeds from the sale of Reliance Centre, Santacruz will be utilised to repay the debt of YES Bank. The lender had an exposure of Rs 4,000 crore in the company. With this, Reliance Infra has sold three major assets since January this year, including the sale of Delhi Agra Toll Road to Cube Highways and the electricity transmission asset (Parbati Koldam Transmission Ltd) to Ingrid. With this deal, Yes Bank has reduced its exposure to Reliance Infra. by half to Rs 2,000 crore.

March GST collections at an all-time high

March GST collections at an all-time high

Thursday, April 1, 2021

The GST revenue collections in March 2021 at nearly Rs 1.24 trillion, were the highest since the tax system's introduction in July 2017, the government said today(1st April 2021). Also, the collections were up 27 percent when compared with the year-ago period. The government said that the GST revenues were above Rs 1 trillion for the last six months and a steep increasing trend over this period are clear indicators of rapid economic recovery post-pandemic. "Closer monitoring against fake-billing, deep data analytics using data from multiple sources including GST, Income-tax and Customs IT systems and effective tax administration have also contributed to the steady increase in tax revenue over last few months," it said. Of the total revenue collected, CGST is Rs 22,973 crore, SGST is Rs 29,329 crore, IGST is Rs 62,842 crore (including Rs 31,097 crore collected on import of goods) and Cess is Rs 8,757 crore (including Rs 935 crore collected on import of goods). Read more

NIIT surges 19.98 per cent after firm anounces buyback of shares

NIIT surges 19.98 per cent after firm anounces buyback of shares

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Shares of skills and talent development firm NIIT Ltd surged 19.98 per cent to Rs 165.45 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company announced that its buyback offer would open on April 12, 2021, and the closing date has been set for April 28, 2021. On December 24, 2020, NIIT Ltd's Board of Directors had approved a proposal for buyback of up to 9,875,000 equity shares for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 237 crore. The buyback price has been fixed at Rs 240 apiece. In accordance with the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, the company will dispatch the letter of offer for the buyback to eligible shareholders, appearing on the record date of February 24, 2021, on or before April 5, 2021. NIIT offers training and development solutions to individuals, enterprises and institutions. NIIT has two main lines of business across the globe - corporate learning group and skills & careers business.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 521 points, Nifty at 14867.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 521 points, Nifty at 14867.35

Thursday, April 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 520.68 points or 1.05% at 50,029.83, and the Nifty was up 176.70 points or 1.20% at 14,867.40. Top BSE Sensex gainers were HCL Tech, Maruti Suzuki, NTPC, Bajaj-Auto, Titan Company, IndusInd Bank, Infosys and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). On the flip side, the stocks of Nestle India and HDFC Bank were trading in the negative territory. About 2120 shares have advanced, 727 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged.The Nifty Metal index settled over 5 per cent higher on the NSE today, followed by the Nifty PSU bank index, up 2.6 per cent. The Nifty Bank, Auto, Financial Services, Private Bank, and Pharma indices, meanwhile, gained up to 2 per cent. The Nifty IT and Realty indices closed with less than a per cent gain. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 1.66 per cent and 2 per cent

Market outlook and Targets for Sensex, Nifty etc. for FY22

Market outlook and Targets for Sensex, Nifty etc. for FY22

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Despite the ups and downs over the past one week, markets are set to register their best financial year performance in a decade. Thus far in FY21, the S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty50 have rallied 66 percent and 69 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the gains in mid-and small-caps have been sharper with both the indices rallying 111 percent and 89 percent, respectively on the BSE. The rally has been partly on account of strong foreign inflows on the expectation of improvement in the economy after a stringent pandemic-triggered lockdown for a few months in FY21. Accommodative monetary policies of global central banks, especially the US, ensured emerging markets, including India, remained flushed with funds all through the year. During the year, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in a record $37 billion (Rs 2.74 trillion) into equities (up to March 26), which is the highest since FY13, data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) show. Read more

Biden's massive once-in-a-century investment plan to transform US' infrastructure

Biden's massive once-in-a-century investment plan to transform US' infrastructure

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

US President Joe Biden is going to announce a massive USD 2 trillion plan today (31st March 2021) to transform America's aging infrastructure, and position the country to out-compete China, according to officials. The American Jobs Plan, to be announced by Biden in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will create millions of good-paying jobs and rebuild the US infrastructure. This is a once-in-a-century capital investment in America, according to officials. It will also position the United States to out-compete China, they said. By investing about USD 2 trillion over the next eight years, we can transform our current and future infrastructure and fundamentally change life for Americans, officials said ahead of the presidential visit to Pittsburgh. If passed alongside President Biden's Made in America corporate tax plan, the plan would be fully paid for within the next 15 years and reduce deficits in the years after. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 627 points, Nifty at 14690.70

Closing Bell:Sensex down 627 points, Nifty at 14690.70

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 627.43 points or 1.25% at 49,509.15, and the Nifty was down 154.40 points or 1.04% at 14,690.70. HDFC Bank, HDFC, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, ONGC, ICICI Bank, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance were the top losers in the Sensex pack. While Bajaj Finserv, ITC, SBI, HUL, Tata Motors, UPL, and Grasim were top gainers in the Sensex pack. About 1362 shares have advanced, 1470 shares declined, and 190 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, IT, bank, energy and infra sectors fell 0.4-1.7 per cent, while the PSU Bank index added over a per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.07 per cent higher while the S&P BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.52 per cent.

Sensex leaps in spite of the continued threat of increasing Covid-19 cases

Sensex leaps in spite of the continued threat of increasing Covid-19 cases

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Buying in consumer-focused and energy stocks today(30th March 2021) lifted benchmark indices in spite of the continued threat of increasing Covid-19 cases and rising bond yields put pressure on investors. Indian markets also appear to be unscathed from a hedge fund blowup in the US. A sharp decline in FII selling coupled with large buying by DIIs can support the market and even take it higher, said an analyst. The major factors for the rally in the markets are: 1. Fed remains dovish: The Federal Reserve is "a long way from raising interest rates at this point", Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday, reinforcing hopes that the central bank is ready to remain dovish as long as virus woes linger. 2. Factory activity in China: China's factory activity was expected to have grown at a faster pace in March, a Reuters poll showed. Read more

Nazara Technologies lists at 81% premium; Investors can book profit

Nazara Technologies lists at 81% premium; Investors can book profit

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Nazara Technologies made a stellar debut on the bourses today(30th March 2021) as the shares of the firms listed at Rs 1,990, an 81 percent over its issue price of Rs 1,101 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Meanwhile, on the BSE, the stock debuted at Rs 1,979, 79 percent above its issue price. Post-listing, it moved higher to 2,026.90, up 84 percent. At 10:02 am, Nazara Technologies was trading 74 percent higher against its issue price at Rs 1,917.75, after hitting a low of Rs 1,869.05 on the BSE. A combined around 1.4 million equity shares changed hands on the counter on the NSE and BSE so far. Nazara Technologies is an Indian gaming and sports media platform with a presence in India, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. The company derives revenues mainly from subscription fees paid by users for accessing gamified early learning content, as well as, from the eSports business. Read more

Nazara Technologies backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala makes strong opening

Nazara Technologies backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala makes strong opening

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Shares of Nazara Technologies backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made a robust opening on stock exchanges on Tuesday, listing at Rs 1,971, a 79 per cent premium over its issue price of Rs 1,101 per share on the BSE. The debutant stock had a market capitalization of Rs 6,002.25 crore on the listing. The Rs 583-crore IPO of Nazara Technologies was subscribed 176 times by investors. This is the first gaming company that has been listed on the stock exchanges. Nazara owns IPs, including WCC and CarromClash in mobile games, Kiddopia in gamified early learning, NODWIN and Sportskeeda in esports and esports media, and Halaplay and Qunami in skill-based, fantasy and trivia games. Nazara Technologies had raised a whopping Rs 260 crore from anchor investor ahead of IPO launch. The company's IPO committee had decided to allocate 23,73,395 shares to 43 anchor investors at Rs 1,101 per piece. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1128 points, Nifty at 14845.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 1128 points, Nifty at 14845.10

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 1,128.08 points or 2.30% at 50,136.58, and the Nifty was up 337.80 points or 2.33% at 14,845.10 supported by gains in IT, pharma, and metal stocks. HCL Technologies, HDFC Bank, Infosys, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Nestle India, Power Grid Corporation of India, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), TCS and Titan were the top Sensex gainers. While losers are Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bharti Airtel. About 1529 shares have advanced, 1386 shares declined, and 197 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT gained 3 per cent followed by Nifty Pharma indices. while the Nifty FMCG and Metal indices closed with nearly 2.5 per cent gains. On the contrary, the Nifty Realty index ended 0.8 per cent down in a firm market. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.98 per cent higher while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 1.3 per cent.

Despite delay in tariff hike Analysts positive on telecom service providers

Despite delay in tariff hike Analysts positive on telecom service providers

Friday, March 26, 2021

A delay in tariff hike by telecom services providers Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries) has not yet turned analysts cautious on the sector. On the contrary, the underperformance of Bharti Airtel and Vi at the bourses, relative to the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex and S&P BSE Telecom indices on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, can be used as an opportunity to enter these stocks from a long-term perspective, analysts say. So far in the calendar year 2021 (CY21), the stock of Bharti Airtel has risen 2.8 percent on the BSE while Vi has declined 8 percent. Peer firm Reliance Industries’ stock that now is seen by analysts as a play both on telecom and oil, on the other hand, has risen 3.2 percent, ACE Equity data show. In comparison, Sensex and BSE Telecom indices are up 2.9 percent and 4 percent, respectively during the period. Read more

Tata Group stocks gains as Supreme Court ruled in favour of Tata Sons

Tata Group stocks gains as Supreme Court ruled in favour of Tata Sons

Friday, March 26, 2021

Shares of Tata Group companies, on Friday, rallied up to 6 per cent in intra-day trade on the BSE after the Supreme Court announced its verdict in favour of the Tata Group in the high-profile Tata vs Cyrus Mistry. Indian Hotels was the biggest gainer, rising 5.75 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, Tinplate, Tata Steel BSL, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Nelco, Tata Communication, Tata Coffee, Titan and Tata Chemicals NSE 1.79 % that gained 3-6 per cent. The Supreme Court's verdict in the nearly five-year-old case puts an end to the corporate war between Tata Group and the Mistrys. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde also dismissed the appeals moved by the SP Group and Cyrus Investments. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 568 points, Nifty at 14507.30

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 568 points, Nifty at 14507.30

Friday, March 26, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 568.38 points or 1.17% at 49,008.50, while the Nifty was up 182.40 points or 1.27% at 14,507.30. Bajaj Finserv, HDFC, Asian Paints and Titan Company limited were the top gainers. Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, and Adani Ports were the additional gainers On the downside, PowerGrid, IndusInd Bank, ITC, Maruti Suzuki, UPL, and TCS declined the most on the benchmark indices. About 1633 shares have advanced, 1283 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index ended nearly 4 per cent higher, while the Nifty Financial Services, FMCG, and Auto indices ended with around 2 per cent gains. Realty, bank, pharma and IT indices, meanwhile, advanced up to 1.5 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 1.66 per cent higher, while the SmallCap counterpart closed with a per cent gain.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 740 points, Nifty at 14324.90

Closing Bell:Sensex down 740 points, Nifty at 14324.90

Thursday, March 25, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 740.19 points or 1.51% at 48,440.12, and the Nifty was down 224.50 points or 1.54% at 14,324.90. Only Dr Reddy’s, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro ended in the green among Sensex constituents. Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, ONGC were the worst performing Sensex stocks. About 748 shares have advanced, 2147 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. The Nifty PSU Bank index skidded 2.5 per cent on the NSE. Meanwhile, the Nifty Realty, Media, and Auto indices dropped 2 per cent each. Other sectoral indices ended up to 1.5 per cent lower, barring the Nifty Metal index, up 0.02 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 2.22 per cent and 1.85 per cent lower, respectively.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 871 points, Nifty at 14549.40

Closing Bell: Sensex down 871 points, Nifty at 14549.40

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 871 points, or 1.74 per cent, down at 49180.31 while Nifty settled at 14549.40 down 267 points or 1.79 per cent. Reliance Industries and banking stocks were among the major contributors to today’s fall. Only Asian Paints and Power Grid corporation ended with gains on Sensex. Bank Nifty was down 2.6%. Among sectoral indices, only Nifty Pharma ended with gains on Wednesday.. The Nifty PSU Bank, Metal, and Realty indices slipped up to 3 per cent, while the Nifty Private Bank, Financial Services, Auto, and Bank indices were down 2 per cent. The Nifty Pharma index, meanwhile, was up 0.08 per cent.The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 1.6 per cent and 1.4 per cent lower, respectively.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 280 points, Nifty at 14814.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 280 points, Nifty at 14814.75

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

At Close, Sensex closed 280 points, or 0.56 percent, higher at 50,051.44 while Nifty settled at 14,814.75, up 78 points or 0.53 percent.Ultratech Cement, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers. Shree Cement, Adani Ports, Divis Labs, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki were the additional gainers While ONGC, ITC and Power Grid were the top drags. Nifty PSU Bank index gained 3 per cent. The Nifty Auto, Financial Services, IT, and Realty indices gained up to 1 per cent on the NSE. On the downside, the Nifty FMCG and Metal indices skid 0.4 per cent and 0.6 per cent, respectively. The S&P BSE MidCap index gained 0.95 per cent higher, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index added 0.75 per cent. India VIX jumped more than 3% intra-day

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 87 points, Nifty at 14736.40

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 87 points, Nifty at 14736.40

Monday, March 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 86.95 points or 0.17% at 49,771.29, and the Nifty was down 7.60 points or 0.05% at 14, 736.40. Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra, and Sun Pharma were the top gainers. while Adani Ports, Britannia, Divis Labs, and Cipla were the additional gainers on the Nifty. On the downside, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Axis Bank, were the top laggards on both the indices. About 1570 shares have advanced, 1427 shares declined, and 223 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, Nifty IT, Metal, pharma and FMCG indices added 1 per cent each, while Nifty Bank and PSU Bank index shed a per cent each. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.99 per cent and 0.73 per cent higher, respectively.

Investments amid Covid-19 second wave in India

Investments amid Covid-19 second wave in India

Friday, March 19, 2021

India is going to complete one year of Covid-19 lockdown on March 24, 2020. But, even before that India is seeing Covid-19 related restrictions including night curfews across various states, and mandatory institutional quarantine after inter-state travels back in place. In a recent turn of events, the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday ordered mandatory negative (COVID) test reports for mall visitors in Mumbai. Amid this, sustainable recovery in stocks related to malls, multiplexes, quick restaurant services (QSR), and aviation is still some time away, say analysts, who believe that investors will be better off if they avoid these stocks till the Covid-19 situation improves. There are more lucrative options in the markets than these counters, they said. Read more

Future group stocks fall sharply as deal with Reliance deal on hold

Future group stocks fall sharply as deal with Reliance deal on hold

Friday, March 19, 2021

Shares of Kishore Biyani-led Future group companies, on Friday, were locked in their respective lower circuit, with no buyers seen on the counters, after the Delhi High Court upheld the Emergency Award passed against the $3.4-billion Future-Reliance deal. The company's shares plummeted a day after the Delhi High Court upheld the Emergency Award (EA) order passed by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) against Future Retail's Rs 24,713 crore deal with a subsidiary of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). As part of the deal, Reliance was supposed to acquire Future’s retail, logistics and warehousing businesses. But global e-commerce giant Amazon had opposed the Future-RIL deal soon after it was announced last year and subsequently secured the EA award against the deal from the Singapore arbitrator. Not just Future Retail but shares of several other Future Group companies fell on the stock market.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 641 points, Nifty at 14744.00

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 641 points, Nifty at 14744.00

Friday, March 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 641.72 points or 1.30% at 49,858.24, and the Nifty was up 186.10 points or 1.28% at 14,744 lifted by gains in FMCG, metals, and financials. NTPC, HUL and Reliance Industries were the top index gainers. Tech Mahindra and Larsen & Toubro were the top drags. About 1461 shares have advanced, 1418 shares declined, and 200 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Energy index rose 3 per cent and the Nifty FMCG index, up 1 per cent, leading the gainers. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Realty was the only one to end in the red. The S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index dipped half a per cent.

Sensex has sunk over 2,300 points in five sessions

Sensex has sunk over 2,300 points in five sessions

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Sensex tanked close to 800 points today after initially starting the day in the green. Sensex has now sunk over 2,300 points in five sessions and is inching closer towards its first technical correction since the crash of last March caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To back its determination to keep monetary policy accommodative, the US Fed also hiked the limit for overnight reverse repo auction exposure to $80 billion from $30 billion earlier to assuage the mayhem in the US Treasury bond market. Yet the market does not seem convinced. The major factors driving the skittishness in the Indian equity market are: Read more

BHEL gains 7% after it has emerged as the lowest bidder

BHEL gains 7% after it has emerged as the lowest bidder

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) rallied 7 per cent to Rs 53.80 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday after the company said it has emerged as the lowest bidder for supply of equipment for 6x700 MW nuclear power projects of Nuclear Power Corporation of India for Rs 10,800 crore. With this tender, BHEL has retained its market leadership position of being the sole Indian supplier of nuclear steam turbines. "In an open competitive bidding process, Bharat Heavy Electricals has emerged as the lowest bidder (Rs 10,800 crore) for the fleet mode tender floated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for the 6x700 MW Turbine Island Package Projects," the company said in a BSE filing. PHWRs (Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors) are the mainstay of the Indian Nuclear Power Programme and 12 of the 18 operating PHWRs of NPCIL are equipped with BHEL-supplied steam turbine generator sets (10x220 MWe + 2x540 MWe) with the balance from Canada and Ukraine. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 585 points, Nifty at 14557.85

Closing Bell: Sensex down 585 points, Nifty at 14557.85

Thursday, March 18, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 585.10 points or 1.17% at 49,216.52, while Nifty was down 163.40 points or 1.11% at 14,557.90. Infosys, HCL Technologies, Dr Reddy’s, and Reliance Industries were the worst-performing stocks on Sensex. ITC and BHEL was the top Sensex gainer followed by Bajaj Auto and Bharti Airtel. About 819 shares have advanced, 2114 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. Nifty FMCG and Nifty Metal were the only two sectoral indices to end in green. Nifty IT was down over 3% as the worst performing sectoral index. Nifty PSU Bank and Realty indices declined 2 per cent each, while the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, and Financial Services indices slipped 1 per cent each. The S&P BSE Mid and SmallCap indices sliding 1.3 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively at the close.

RBI’s list of “systemically important banks” may widen

RBI’s list of “systemically important banks” may widen

Thursday, March 18, 2021

After the changes in the pecking order consequent to the merger of state-run players the RBI’s list of “systemically important banks” may wi en. As of date, only the State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank figure in the central bank’s classification of domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs). The matter has figured in internal meetings of the central bank’s supervisory department, but a formal agenda note is yet to be put up. While SBI and HDFC Bank continue to occupy the top two slots in terms of asset size, Bank of Baroda (BoB), Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Canara Bank have pushed ICICI Bank to the sixth position. The indicator weight for size under the RBI’s ‘Framework for dealing with D-SIBs’ (released on July 22, 2014) is 40 percent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 562 points, Nifty at 14721.30

Closing Bell:Sensex down 562 points, Nifty at 14721.30

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 562.34 points or 1.12% at 49,801.62, and the Nifty was down 189.20 points or 1.27% at 14,721.30 for the fourth consecutive session amid a broad-based sell-off. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI Bank contributed the most to the indices’ loss. While gainers included ITC, TCS, Infosys and HDFC.About 818 shares have advanced, 2115 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the red with the Nifty PSU Bank index fell 4 per cent and Nifty Realty, Metal fell 3 per cent. The Nifty Pharma, Private Bank, and Auto indices, meanwhile, skid up to 2 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index sliding 2.28 per cent, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index skid 2.12 per cent.

Aarti Drugs gains 6% as board to consider buyback

Aarti Drugs gains 6% as board to consider buyback

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Shares of Aarti Drugs were up 6 per cent at Rs 708 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after the pharmaceutical company said its board will consider share buyback on Friday, March 19. A meeting of the Board of Directors of the company is scheduled to be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, to consider the proposal of buyback of the fully paid-up equity shares of the company, Aarti Drugs said in a regulatory filing. The pharma stock has risen 432% in one year but lost 2.12% since the beginning of this year. The market cap of the firm rose to Rs 6,432 crore on BSE. The firm reported a 144.92% rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 68.04 crore against Rs 27.78 crore profit in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 31 points, Nifty at 14910.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 31 points, Nifty at 14910.45

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 31.12 points or 0.06% at 50,363.96, while Nifty was down 19 points or 0.13% at 14,910.50.Top BSE Sensex losers include Larsen & Toubro (L&T), ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak Mahindra Bank and NTPC. On the flip side, Asian Paints was the top index gainer, up 5 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy’s, HCL Technologies, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and ITC, among others. About 1449 shares have advanced, 1463 shares declined, and 174 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank, Private Bank, PSU Bank, and Metal indices skid up to 1.3 per cent on the NSE. On the upside, the Nifty IT and FMCG indices closed 1 per cent higher each. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices each ended around 0.4 per cent higher.

Winners from Ashish Kacholia's portfolio

Winners from Ashish Kacholia's portfolio

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Poly Medicure, Mastek Limited, Coforge, ADF Foods, and Neuland Laboratories have rallied as much as five times in the last year. Among individual stocks, ace investor Ashish Kacholia held 1.75 million equity shares, or a 1.83 percent stake, in Poly Medicure as of February 19, 2021, as per the shareholding data. The stock has rallied 245 percent in the last one year (till March 15, 2021) as compared to a 60.5 percent gain in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex in the same period. Similarly, ADF Food has surged 477 percent, Coforge 128 percent, Mastek 356 percent, and Neuland a whopping 529 percent.

CLSA sees a lot of value in large cap banks

CLSA sees a lot of value in large cap banks

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

CLSA sees a lot of value in large-cap banks like Axis Bank, State Bank of India, and ICICI Bank, in spite of the 60-90% surge in their stocks since September 2020. "We see a dual benign credit cycle play out both for corporate and retail loans from FY22, and our top picks are key beneficiaries as 70% of their provisioning in the past five years was due to high corporate stress," said CLSA. The brokerage said the dual benign credit cycle for both corporate and retail loans continues to play out and the reversing rate cycle is positive for banks' net interest margins. CLSA said its analysis on what's priced in indicates that the current share prices imply long term return on equity of 13.5-14% for ICICI Bank and Axis bank and 10% for SBI. This is 2.5% lower for Axis Bank and ICICI Bank and 3% lower for SBI versus its long-term return on equity expectations.

SP Group has commenced talks with foreign investors to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore

SP Group has commenced talks with foreign investors to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

SP (Shapoorji Pallonji)Group has commenced talks with foreign investors to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore as debt to be paid to Indian lenders. This is seen as a last-ditch effort by the Indian conglomerate to circumvent the non-performing asset (NPA) label by March-end. The group has already placed its three assets on the block. The move by SP & Company (SPCPL) — the flagship company of SP Group — comes at a time when banks are discussing its one-time restructuring (OTR) application. A banker said SP Group is in talks with SSG Capital and other institutions to raise funds till its OTR gets clearance. SP Group’s earlier attempts to raise funds from Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. were nixed by Tata Group. Tata Group had said SP Group cannot give its holding company, Tata Sons, shares as collateral without its permission and had moved to Supreme Court. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 14929.50

Closing Bell: Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 14929.50

Monday, March 15, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 397.00 points or 0.78% at 50,395.08, and the Nifty was down 101.50 points or 0.68% at 14,929.50. The top BSE Sensex losers were Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). On the flip side, ONGC shares gained the most, rising over 1 per cent. Power Grid Corporation of India, Maruti Suzuki, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints were among the top index gainers. About 1210 shares have advanced, 1788 shares declined, and 207 shares are unchanged. Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with the Nifty Bank index, down 2.7 per cent, bleeding the most. Only metal, IT and PSU bank indices ended in the green.The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were down 0.8 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively.

Key factors behind today's market fall

Key factors behind today's market fall

Monday, March 15, 2021

Today (15th March 2021) the equity benchmark indices were on track for the second day of fall.The fall comes on the back of weak macroeconomic data (dip in IIP, rise in inflation) and resurgence in Covid-19 infections. Besides, elevated crude prices and jump in bond yields also weighed on sentiment. The weak macroeconomic print spooked investors who have been plowing money into the market amid hopes of a strong economic recovery. In a double whammy for the economy, industrial production growth re-entered the negative territory by contracting 1.6 percent in January, while retail inflation soared to a three-month high of 5.03 percent in February on costlier food items. That apart, WPI inflation came in at 4.17 percent in February, up 2.03 percent from January. "Looking ahead, we expect large upticks in the WPI inflation over the next three months, as the wedge between the commodity prices and their year-ago level intensifies. We expect the headline and core WPI inflation to rise Read more

Investors should be prepared for biggest inflation scare since 1980s

Investors should be prepared for biggest inflation scare since 1980s

Friday, March 12, 2021

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies in his weekly note to investors, GREED & fear warned investors for the biggest inflation scare since the 1980s. “For now investors should be prepared for the biggest inflation scare since the early 1980s, and wait to see how the (US) Fed reacts. In the meantime, Treasury bonds are likely to sell off more, and cyclical stocks rally more, before any such tapering scare,” Wood said. That said, he believes that if inflation really does return on a longer-term basis, it would mean that equities and bonds would become positively correlated on the downside - that is they will both go down in price together. The return of inflation fears has been stoked again by the rise in commodity prices, especially oil, which has jumped over 90 percent from its March 13 level of $35 a barrel (bbl.) to around $70/bbl. now. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 15030.95

Closing Bell:Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 15030.95

Friday, March 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 487.43 points or 0.95% at 50,792.08, while Nifty was down 143.80 points or 0.95% at 15,031.. Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, ICICI Bank, and SBI were all trading with losses. Powergrid, Infosys, Titan and Bajaj Finance were the only stocks trading with gains on Sensex. About 1335 shares have advanced, 1626 shares declined, and 174 shares are unchanged. All the NSE indices were painted red with the Nifty Auto and PSU Bank indices down around 2 per cent each. The Nifty Bank, Financial Services, FMCG, Metal, and Private Bank indices, on the other hand, slipped nearly 1 per cent. The S&P BSE SmallCap index fended the fall and settled 0.14 per cent higher and the MidCap, fell 0.45 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 254 points, Nifty at 15174.80

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 254 points, Nifty at 15174.80

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 254.03 points or 0.50% at 51,279.51, and the Nifty was up 76.40 points or 0.51% at 15,174.80. Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Hindalco, and Tech Mahindra were the top gainers on Sensex. ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Life and Maruti Suzuki India were the top drags. About 1609 shares have advanced, 1322 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal index gained 1.5 per cent Nifty IT index up 1.67 per cent and the Nifty Pharma index up 1.48 per cent. On the downside, the Nifty PSU Bank index ended 0.15 per cent lower. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 0.7 per cent higher today, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index settled 0.9 per cent higher.

Demand-driven rise in crude oil prices is good for equity markets

Demand-driven rise in crude oil prices is good for equity markets

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

A rise in oil prices – if driven by a surge in demand/consumption – is a positive for equity markets, according to analysts. Analysts at Jefferies estimate that every $10 per barrel (bbl) rise in the Brent oil price raises India’s trade deficit by around 40-50 basis points (bps). Yet, they believe that the equity markets should be able to digest the recent spurt. “A $70/bbl of crude would have a 100-120 bps impact on current account deficit (CAD). Improving domestic demand on a low base would drive CAD to 1.5 percent in fiscal 2021-22 (FY22) versus a 0.7 percent surplus this year. However, we still expect the balance of payments (BoP) to be a positive around 1.2 percent as capital account (FDI, ECB and NRI deposits) should see over $80 billion surpluses,” wrote Mahesh Nandurkar, managing director at Jefferies in a recently co-authored note with Abhinav Sinha. Read more

JMC Projects jumps 19 percent on winning project worth Rs 1,000 crore in Maldives

JMC Projects jumps 19 percent on winning project worth Rs 1,000 crore in Maldives

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Shares of JMC Projects rallied 19 per cent to Rs 93.90 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Tuesday after the company said it has signed an agreement with Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation Limited (FDC) for the design, finance and construction of 2,000 social housing units in Hulhumale Island of Maldives for a project worth Rs 1,000 crore.JMC Projects share rose to a 52-week high of Rs 93.85, rising 19.63% against the previous close of Rs 78.45 on BSE. The financial closure of the project is expected to conclude soon and construction on the project will commence after the financial closure, it added. "The signing of the agreement with FDC is a landmark event in JMC's growth journey. The project is a milestone and testament to our ability to deliver major projects to the highest quality and within tight time frames. Our international business has expanded its presence further with this project in the Maldives. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 584 points, Nifty at 15098.40

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 584 points, Nifty at 15098.40

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 584.41 points or 1.16% at 51,025.48, and the Nifty was up 142.20 points or 0.95% at 15,098.40. Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, TCS, HCL Technologies, were among top index gainers. On the contrary, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI) were among top Sensex losers. About 1254 shares have advanced, 1693 shares declined, and 190 shares are unchanged.Nifty Metal index down 2.5 per cent at the close, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank, Pharma, Realty, Media, and Auto indices, down between 0.5 per cent and 1.5 per cent. The Nifty Financial Services, Bank, and IT indices were the only gainers, up 2 per cent, 1.8 per cent, and 1 per cent, respectively. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closing 0.6 per cent and 0.4 per cent down, respectively.

BPCL tanks 6% after BPCL Trust offloads stake in firm

BPCL tanks 6% after BPCL Trust offloads stake in firm

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Shares of BPCL dipped 6 percent to Rs 438 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in intra-day trade today(9th March 2021) after BPCL Trust for Investment in Shares (BPCL Trust) sold up to 7 percent of its stake in state-owned energy company through a block deal. Till 09:21 am, around 153.66 million equity shares, representing 7.08 percent of total equity, of BPCL had changed hands on the NSE. On the BSE, around 7.5 million equity shares or 0.34 percent equity of the state-owned company had changed hands. On Monday, BPCL informed the stock exchanges that, a sub-committee of the board of directors of the company has approved the sale of BPCL equity shares which are held by the BPCL Trust for Investment in shares through accelerated book built offering of equity shares on the screen-based trading platform of the stock exchanges. Read more

Equity mutual funds witnessed an outflow of Rs 10,468 crore in February

Equity mutual funds witnessed an outflow of Rs 10,468 crore in February

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

In February Equity mutual funds witnessed an outflow of Rs 10,468 crore making it the eighth consecutive monthly withdrawal. The Flexi cap category accounted for most of the outflow. Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed a net outflow of Rs 1,843 crore across all segments during the period under review, compared to Rs 35,586 crore in January. Despite the outflow, asset under management (AUM) of the mutual fund industry rose to Rs 31.64lakh crore in February-end from Rs 30.5 lakh crore in January-end. As per the data, the outflow from equity and equity-linked open-ended schemes was at Rs 10,468 crore in February compared to Rs 9,253 crore in January. Barring multi-cap, large & mid-cap and focussed fund categories, all the equity schemes have seen outflow last month. The newly created Flexi cap category saw a maximum outflow of Rs 10,431 crore. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 36 points, Nifty at 14956.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 36 points, Nifty at 14956.20

Monday, March 8, 2021

At Close, the Sensex was up 35.75 points or 0.07% at 50,441.07, and the Nifty was up 18.10 points or 0.12% at 14,956.20. Larsen & Toubro and ONGC were the top index gainers, followed by HCL Technology and Axis Bank. IndusInd Bank, Ultratech Cement, and Bajaj Finance were the top index drags. About 1698 shares have advanced, 1382 shares declined, and 208 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank, Metal, and IT indices gained up to 1.5 per cent higher on the NSE. Nifty Realty, FMCG, and Auto indices, meanwhile, ended up to 1 per cent down. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closed 0.3 per cent and 0.6 per cent higher, respectively.The volatility index, India VIX, cooled-off 3.5 per cent and closed at 24.6 levels

Apple to soon make iPhone 12 in India

Apple to soon make iPhone 12 in India

Monday, March 8, 2021

Apple Inc. will manufacture iPhone 12 in India soon, its latest model launched in India on October 30 last year, a few weeks after the global release. iPhone 12 will be manufactured at the Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) facility in Tamil Nadu — both for the domestic as well as the export market. The unit also manufactures iPhone 11, which is the bestseller in India, as well as iPhone XR. An Apple India spokesperson did not respond to a query on the issue. Apple Inc. has tied up with three global vendors — Foxconn, Pegatron, and Wistron — under the production-linked incentive scheme to manufacture in India with huge commitments to export. Currently, Wistron and Foxconn are in operation in India, while Pegatron’s unit is expected to come up sometime in the middle of next year, say sources. According to analysts, Apple Inc. is expected to shift 7-10 percent of its capacity from China.

RBI governor is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy

RBI governor is optimistic about the growth prospects of the economy

Monday, March 8, 2021

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das in an interview with TOI said that savers can look at various small savings schemes for better returns while asserting that inflation management remains a top priority. He said equity investors must be judicious and not get carried away by short-term trends. Growth impulses are gradually and steadily getting broad-based. The high-frequency indicators such as steel consumption, PMI for manufacturing and services are expanding, GST collections and e-way bills are showing improvement. Earlier, there was an impression that it was due to pent-up and festival demand. But now, it is genuine demand that is visible. The vaccination drive is giving greater confidence to consumers, so the demand is expected to sustain. The only downside risk is the recent spike in the number of Covid cases in certain parts of the country. With daily vaccination numbers going up, we should be able to contain a further spike. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 598 points, Nifty at 15080.75

Closing Bell:Sensex down 598 points, Nifty at 15080.75

Thursday, March 4, 2021

At Close, Sensex was down 598.57 points or 1.16% at 50,846.08, and the Nifty was down 164.80 points or 1.08% at 15,080.80. Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) as the top index loser. Bajaj Finsv, L&T, State Bank of India (SBI), Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among other losers. UltraTech Cement, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Asian Paint, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and Maruti Suzuki ended with gains. About 1580 shares have advanced, 1350 shares declined, and 183 shares are unchanged. Barring Nifty Media and Nifty Realty indices, all the sectoral indices finished trade in the negative territory. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled 0.5 per cent higher,

India's economy is on an "upswing" but it might take longer to become a USD 5 trillion economy due to pandemic disruptions:Panagariya

India's economy is on an "upswing" but it might take longer to become a USD 5 trillion economy due to pandemic disruptions:Panagariya

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

India's economy is on an "upswing" and the government's plans for increased spending comes in the backdrop of pro-growth reforms, former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said today(2nd March 2021) even as he opined that it might take longer to become a USD 5 trillion economy due to the coronavirus pandemic-induced disruptions. Panagariya, who is currently a Professor of Economics at the Columbia University, said the country's GDP growth in October-December 2020 quarter returned to a hair's breadth above its level a year ago. "At 0.4 percent, the year-on-year growth in GDP may seem low but given the large negative growth during the preceding two quarters ((-)24.4 percent during April-June and (-)7.3 percent during July-Sept), the quarter-on-quarter growth momentum is very strong," he said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 447 points, Nifty at 14919.10

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 447 points, Nifty at 14919.10

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 447.05 points or 0.90% at 50,296.89, and the Nifty was up 157.60 points or 1.07% at 14,919.10.M&M was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Tech M, Infosys, TCS, and Maruti Suzuki. On the downside, ONGC, HDFC, PowerGrid, Dr Reddy's Labs, and SBI were the only losers. About 1813 shares have advanced, 1138 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index closed in the red for the second straight day, down 0.04 per cent. On the higher side, the Nifty Auto and IT indices closed over 3 per ent higher each, while the Nifty Pharma, Realty, Private Bank, and FMCG indices ended up between 0.7 per cent and 1.5 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices each added 1.5 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 750 points, Nifty at 14761.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 750 points, Nifty at 14761.55

Monday, March 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 749.85 points or 1.53% at 49,849.84, and the Nifty was up 232.30 points or 1.60% at 14,761.50. HDFC HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, L&T and ICICI Bank were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. while Bharti Airtel is the only loser. About 1921 shares have advanced, 1093 shares declined, and 189 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media index surged over 4 per cent followed by Nifty Auto, which ended up 2.38 per cent, Nifty Energy and Metal indices rose 2 per cent each. Except for the Nifty PSU Bank index, all the indices ended in the positive territory. The S&P BSE SmallCap index outperformed the benchmark index with a close at 20,475 levels, up 1.6 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, closed at 20,257 levels, up 1.4 per cent.The volatility index, India VIX, cooled-off 9 per cent to end near 25.6 levels.

Automobile industry records growth for the 7th straight month

Automobile industry records growth for the 7th straight month

Monday, March 1, 2021

In the Indian market passenger vehicle wholesale continued to grow year-on-year for the seventh straight month in February as demand for personal mobility remains strong during the pandemic despite soaring fuel prices. About 308,000 cars and SUVs were dispatched from factories to showrooms during February, a 23% growth over the preceding year, industry data show. Market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 144,700 passenger vehicles during the month, a year-on-year growth of 8%. Its market share improved by 116 basis points over January to 46.9% but was considerably lower than 53.3% achieved in February 2020. Hyundai Motor and Tata Motors sold 51,600 and 27,224 units during the month, growing by 29% and 119% over last year. Read more

What's behind Sensex's 1,939-point crash today

What's behind Sensex's 1,939-point crash today

Friday, February 26, 2021

amid a global equity market rout. Benchmark indices tumbled over 4 percent in the intra-day trade with the S&P BSE Sensex sinking over 2,149 points while the Nifty50 tumbled over 629 points. The indices ended near the lowest point of the day, at 49,100 and 14,529 levels, respectively, down 1,939 points and 568 points or 3.8 percent. A rise in commodity prices has fanned inflation risks, pushing bond yields higher. That apart, reports that the United States launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, targeting facilities near the Iraqi border further dented global mood. Going forward, analysts expect the markets to consolidate after a sharp run since March in the backdrop of near-term headwinds. US Treasury yields vaulted to their highest in a year on expectations of a strong economic expansion and related inflation. Back home, the 10-year government bond yield jumped to 6.18 percent on Thursday, February 25. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1939 points, Nifty at 14529.15

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1939 points, Nifty at 14529.15

Friday, February 26, 2021

At close, Sensex was 1,939 points, or 3.80 per cent, down at 49,099.99 while Nifty was at 14,529.15, down 568 points or 3.76 per cent. ONGC was the worst performer, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Grasim and Axis Bank. Small-cap stocks held their ground relatively better as the S&P BSE SmallCap index settled only 0.7 per cent down. The S&P BSE MidCap index, on the other hand, ended 1.75 per cent lower. Nifty Bank tanked 4.63%, along with a 4.86% fall in Nifty Financial Services. The Nifty Metal and Auto indices dropped 3 per cent while the Nifty FMCG, IT, and Pharma indices slipped 2 per cent each. Volatility spiked to an eight-month high of 28.05 points, jumping 22.54%.

Surge in bond yields and rising commodity prices may cause limited upside for the equity markets

Surge in bond yields and rising commodity prices may cause limited upside for the equity markets

Friday, February 26, 2021

A sharp surge in bond yields and rising commodity prices have come back to haunt equity markets, with most analysts expecting a limited upside for the equity markets. Today(26th Feb.2021), Asian stocks traded sharply lower after Wall Street's main indexes tumbled, with technology-related stocks under pressure following a steep rise in benchmark US Treasury yields, which hit their highest level since the pandemic began – up 14 basis points (bps) at 1.5286 percent. The surge came on the back of expectations of a strong economic expansion and related inflation. “In line with the global trend, Indian yields have definitely bottomed out. Since the expansionary budget in February, Indian 10-year is up 28 bps to 6.18 percent despite RBI’s verbal and explicit market support. The gap between earnings yields (1/Nifty one-year forward PE) to 10-year bond yield is now at 156bps, which is 57bps higher than the long-term average,” said an expert. Read more

Carlyle is the sole bidder to acquire Mphasis from Blackstone

Carlyle is the sole bidder to acquire Mphasis from Blackstone

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Carlyle Group has emerged as the sole bidder to acquire Blackstone Group-owned Mphasis in what would be the largest buyout in the Indian IT industry, according to some sources. The offer to buy Blackstone’s controlling 56.12% stake is believed to be at Rs 1,450-1,500 a share—lower than Mphasis' closing share price of Rs 1,701.70 on 23rd Feb.2021. The transaction that will lead to a change of control will also trigger an open offer for an additional 26% shareholding of the company. At the higher end of Carlyle’s bid, Blackstone will receive Rs 15,730 crore (more than $2 billion) for its stake in Mphasis—a 12% discount to its current holding valued at Rs 17,838 crore. Depending on the success of the open offer, Carlyle might have to shell out another Rs 7,400 crore based on the 60-day average price of Rs 1,538 a share. Read more

National Stock Exchange halted trading after glitch freezes stock prices

National Stock Exchange halted trading after glitch freezes stock prices

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India’s largest stock exchange, today(24th Feb.2021) abruptly shut its cash and derivatives segment following a glitch that froze stock prices. Trading was halted at 11:40 am. Stock and index prices had stopped updating from 10:08 am, said market participants. "NSE has multiple telecom links with two service providers to ensure redundancy and we have received communication from both the telecom service providers that there are issues with their links due to which there is an impact on NSE system. We are working on restoring the systems as soon as possible. In view of the above all the segments have been closed at 11.40 and will be restored as soon as the issue is resolved,” said a spokesperson of the exchange. Indices turned volatile in the afternoon trade after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) resumed trading after an over three-hour-long halt due to a technical glitch. Markets shall remain open for trade till 5 PM today

RBI Governor voices ‘major concerns’ about cryptocurrency

RBI Governor voices ‘major concerns’ about cryptocurrency

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The RBI is concerned over the impact cryptocurrencies may have on the financial stability in the economy and has conveyed the same to the government, Governor Shaktikanta Das said today(24th Feb.2021). "We have certain major concerns about cryptocurrencies. We have communicated them to the government. It is under consideration in the government and I do expect and I think sooner or later the government will take a call and if required Parliament also will consider and decide," he said in an interview with CNBC-TV18. "I want to make it clear that blockchain technology is different. Blockchain technology benefits have to be exploited, that is another thing. But on crypto, we have major concerns from the financial stability angle and we have shared it with the government. The government will consider and take a call," Das said. Read more

RIL gets Sebi approval to hive off O2C business into independent subsidiary

RIL gets Sebi approval to hive off O2C business into independent subsidiary

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), which has proposed hiving off its oil to chemicals (O2C) business into an independent subsidiary, today(23rd Feb.2021) said it had received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and stock exchanges to create this subsidiary. The company now requires the approval of equity shareholders and creditors, regulatory authorities, and the income-tax authority, besides the National Company Law Tribunals (CLTs) in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. RIL said the approval process had commenced and was expected to be completed by the second quarter of the 2021-22 financial year. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 14707.80

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 14707.80

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 7.09 points or 0.01% at 49,751.41, and the Nifty was up 32.10 points or 0.22% at 14,707.80.ONGC was the top gainer followed by L&T and IndusInd Bank. On the downside, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti Suzuki, HDFC Bank and Bajaj Auto ended the day as top laggards. About 1657 shares have advanced, 1213 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty, Nifty PSU Bank, NIFTY Private Bank, and Nifty Pharma closed with losses. On the upside, the Nifty Metal index jumped 3.8 per cent while the Nifty Realty index closed 2.6 per cent at close. The Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 indices settled with gains of about 1 per cent on the NSE.

India to clear 45 investments from China

India to clear 45 investments from China

Monday, February 22, 2021

India may clear 45 investment proposals from China, which are likely to include those from Great Wall Motor and SAIC Motor Corp, according to government and industry sources, as military tensions between the two countries ease at the disputed border. The proposals have been held up since last year after India tightened controls on Chinese investment in the country in retaliation against alleged Chinese troop incursions in the western Himalayan region. China blamed Indian troops for the standoff. About 150 investment proposals from China worth more than $2 billion were stuck in the pipeline. Companies from Japan and the U.S. routing investment through Hong Kong were also caught in the cross-fire as an inter-ministerial panel led by the home ministry increased scrutiny of such proposals. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1145 points, Nifty at 14675.70

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1145 points, Nifty at 14675.70

Monday, February 22, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 1,145.44 points or 2.25% at 49,744.32, and the Nifty was down 306.10 points or 2.04% at 14,675.70.ONGC, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Ultratech Cement, and Infosys were the only Sensex stocks to trade in the green.L&T and Mahindra & Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Labs, ITC were the top drags. About 1030 shares have advanced, 1942 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. Nifty metal up 1.6 per cent. On the downside, the Nifty Realty, PSU banks, Pharma, IT, and Media indices declined by 3 per cent, while the Nifty Private Bank, FMCG, Financial Services, and Banks' index closed 2 per cent down. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices closing 1.34 per cent and 1 per cent down, respectively. India VIX was up 5% sitting above 23 levels.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 434.93 points, Nifty at 14981.75

Closing Bell:Sensex down 434.93 points, Nifty at 14981.75

Friday, February 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 434.93 points or 0.85% at 50,889.76, and the Nifty was down 137.20 points or 0.91% at 14,981.80. ONGC was the top loser, followed by State Bank of India (SBI), Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj-Auto, Maruti Suzuki. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and TCS were among other gainers. About 1175 shares have advanced, 1727 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged.ll sectoral indices ended in the red with the PSU bank index down 4.7 per cent, while the auto, bank, infra, metal and pharma indices shed 1-2 per cent.. The S&P BSE MidCap index underperformed on the BSE and 1.7 per cent down today. The SamllCap counterpart, meanwhile, settled at 0.7 per cent down.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 379 points, Nifty at 15118.95

Closing Bell:Sensex down 379 points, Nifty at 15118.95

Thursday, February 18, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 379.14 points or 0.73% at 51,324.69, and the Nifty was down 89.90 points or 0.59% at 15,119. Bajaj Finance was the top loser followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), ICICI Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), and Nestle India. On the flip side, ONGC was the top gainer followed by NTPC, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra and Tech Mahindra. About 1609 shares have advanced, 1316 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indices ended up 5.6 per cent, 1.33 per cent and 1.31 per cent, respectively. On the downside, the Nifty Financial Services, Auto, and Private Bank indices slipped up to 1.5 per cent each. The S&P BSE SmallCap index moved closer to record high levels and the S&P BSE MidCap, on the other hand, closed at 20,376 levels, up 0.7 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 15208.90

Closing Bell:Sensex down 400 points, Nifty at 15208.90

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 400.34 points or 0.77% at 51,703.83, and the Nifty was down 104.60 points or 0.68% at 15,208.90. HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS, Infosys and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. While Nestle, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, and IndusInd Bank were the top losers on the BSE. About 1480 shares have advanced, 1422 shares declined, and 144 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT and Pharma indices were down 1.3 per cent and 1.7 per cent down, respectively. The Nifty Financial Services and FMCG indices, too, ended up to 1 per cent down. On the upside, the Nifty PSU bank index settled around 6 per cent higher on privatisation hopes.S&P BSE MidCap index was up 9 points at 20,237, while S&P BSE SmallCap index rose half a per cent or 105 points to settle at 19,883.

SC upholds validity of e-voting for winding up Franklin Templeton's 6 MFs

SC upholds validity of e-voting for winding up Franklin Templeton's 6 MFs

Friday, February 12, 2021

The Supreme Court today(12th Feb.2021) upheld the validity of the e-voting process for winding up of six mutual fund schemes of Franklin Templeton and said disbursal of funds to unitholders will continue. A bench of justices S A Nazeer and Sanjiv Khanna, while rejecting the opposition by some unitholders to the e-voting process, said disbursal of funds has to be done as per the earlier order of the apex court. The top court had on February 2 ordered that Rs 9,122 crore be disbursed within three weeks to the unitholders of Franklin Templeton's six mutual fund schemes which are proposed to be wound up. It had said that disbursal of money would be done in proportion to unitholders' interest in the assets. Earlier, the apex court had asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to appoint an observer for overseeing the e-voting process. Read more

SBI stock may rally another 40% after hitting record high

SBI stock may rally another 40% after hitting record high

Thursday, February 11, 2021

SBI with nearly 20-25 percent market share which recorded a beat on its quarterly earnings, feat is sure to invite re-rating from analysts. The series of price-target upgrades continued for the sixth consecutive quarter for the state-owned lender as it reported a 7 percent decline in net profit at Rs 5,196 crore for the quarter ended December 2020. That compares with the Rs 4,479-crore consensus estimate of analysts tracked by Bloomberg. On the asset quality front, SBI’s gross non-performing asset ratio stood at 4.77 percent compared with 5.28 percent in the preceding three months. Moreover, its net NPA ratio was at 1.23 percent, down 36 basis points sequentially. Analysts had expected GNPAs to rise to over 6 percent. Such a healthy performance, analysts say, should help the bank reach a 10 percent return in equity (RoEs) over the next 2 years. Read more

Britannia shares dipped post Q3 results

Britannia shares dipped post Q3 results

Thursday, February 11, 2021

After Britannia announced its December quarter results for FY21 (Q3FY21) on February 5, 2021, the FMCG firm's stock has lost 3.2 percent in the four trading sessions since 10th Feb., as compared to the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex's 1.13 percent gain in the same period. Analysts said that Britannia's sales growth of 6 percent in the quarter under review was "disappointing", even though margin gains remained strong. "Slowdown in sales growth was due to sluggish category trends in MT and reversal of higher in-home consumption demand seen in Q1, with consumer shifting to other snacking options. Commentary indicated a gradual recovery in growth to pre-Covid levels. We cut our FY21-23 estimates marginally by 2-4 percent on account of a sequential slowdown in growth. We expect re-opening of schools/offices to drive on-the-go consumption and improve growth," the brokerage said, adding that it maintains 'Buy' with a revised target price of Rs 4,500.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 222 points, Nifty at 15173.30

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 222 points, Nifty at 15173.30

Thursday, February 11, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 222.13 points or 0.43% at 51,531.52, and the Nifty was up 66.80 points or 0.44% at 15,173.30. Reliance Industries was the top Sensex gainer, jumping 4%. This was followed by Sun Pharma, Power Grid, and Bajaj Finance. Titan and Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ITC, and ONGC were the top indexes drags. About 1711 shares have advanced, 1229 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index declined over 1 per cent on the NSE, followed by losses in the Nifty Auto index down 0.4 per cent, and the Nifty Realty index down 0.24 per cent. On the upside, the Nifty FMCG index and the Nifty Metal index closed 0.85 per cent higher each. The BSE SmallCap index gained with 1.06 per cent while the BSE MidCap index settled 0.45 per cent higher.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 20 points, Nifty at 15106.50

Closing Bell:Sensex down 20 points, Nifty at 15106.50

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 19.69 points or 0.04% at 51,309.39, and the Nifty was down 2.80 points or 0.02% at 15,106.50. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ONGC, PowerGrid, and L&T were the top losers. Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Titan, TCS, and Reliance Industries were top gainers. About 1455 shares have advanced, 1454 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. The nifty auto index rose 1 per cent The Nifty Realty index closed 1.6 per cent higher, followed by gains in the Nifty Pharma. While the Nifty Bank and the Nifty Private Bank indices ended 0.7 per cent down. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.7 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively at the close.

Why investors are staying away from equity MFs ?

Why investors are staying away from equity MFs ?

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Despite a strong rally in the market, investors have pulled out money from mutual funds for the seventh straight month in January. According to the recent data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), equity mutual funds have witnessed net outflows of Rs 9,253 crore last month, taking the total outflows to Rs 42,200 crore since July. While the pace of outflows has peaked since November, when investors had redeemed investments worth Rs 12,917 crore, the phenomenon continues on Dalal Street. This is when BSE barometer Sensex has rallied 32 percent between July 2020 and January 2021. Some might argue that a sharp rally in the markets is what has persuaded investors to take money off the table and re-enter at a more opportune time, but analysts don't believe the reason to be this straight forward. Analysts believe lack of a decent performance by mutual funds over the last 3-4 years is one crucial factor why investors are fleeing from equity funds. Read more

Deadline for Vodafone Idea’s funding talks extended

Deadline for Vodafone Idea’s funding talks extended

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The deadline for exclusive talks between Vodafone Idea and a foreign lenders’ consortium led by Oak Hill Advisors for finalising the terms of a $2-billion credit line for the telco has been extended to February 28 from January 31, according to some sources. “The lock-in for exclusive talks has been extended as lenders are keen to close the deal but also want some safeguards and business milestones in place to protect their potential investments, especially as Vi’s financial struggles seem far from over as it continues to lose revenue and users,” according to the sources.

Small-caps could power the market rally in coming days

Small-caps could power the market rally in coming days

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The recovery of the stock market in the past 11 months has been astonishing. Despite an economic contraction, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty and BSE Sensex have hit all-time highs and the big stock indices have roughly doubled from the lows hit after the announcement of the first lockdown in March 2020. Given the visibility of continuing corporate recovery, and a Budget perceived as market-friendly, could the markets see a further rally? Although valuations are high, there are supporting factors to sustain a continuing rally. Moreover, that rally is likely to see outperformance from smaller stocks, especially the small-caps. There’s been a strong recovery in all three indices since the March 2020 lows. The Nifty has returned 96 percent, as mentioned, while Mid-caps have returned 98.5 percent and the Small-caps a whopping 118 percent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 19 points, Nifty at 15109.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 19 points, Nifty at 15109.30

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 19.69 points or 0.04% at 51,329.08, and the Nifty was down 6.50 points or 0.04% at 15,109.30. Asian Paints was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ONGC and Titan. Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, and ITC were the top drags. About 1279 shares have advanced, 1634 shares declined, and 184 shares are unchanged. Except for energy and infra, all other sectoral indices trading in the red. The Nifty Auto, Metal, and Pharma indices settled over 1 per cent lower each, and Nifty Realty Index were down 0.70 per cent and the Nifty FMCG index down 0.60 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index down 0.18 per cent, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index closed 0.26 per cent down.

Risks that may halt the current bull-run in the markets

Risks that may halt the current bull-run in the markets

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

As the Budget gave the necessary booster shot to a dilapidated Indian economy Market's wealth has been soaring at the bourses. The budget with infrastructure programs, privatisation proposals, a nod to public sector banks’ recapitalisation, and no changes in the direct tax regime, proved to be one of the “best in decades” for the economy. At the bourses, frontline indices are hitting record highs every day. With today’s gains, the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 are up over 11 percent since January 29 and have more-than-doubled since their March 2020 lows. The BSE barometer of 30 constituents hit a new lifetime peak of 51,753 today while the broader 50-share Nifty hit 15,238. From a medium-term perspective, Morgan Stanley sees the Sensex hitting the 55,000-mark by the end of 2021. Read more

Dixon Technologies to produce 50 million smartphones this year

Dixon Technologies to produce 50 million smartphones this year

Monday, February 8, 2021

Vachani’s startup Dixon Technologies boasts a market value of more than $2.5 billion and the capacity to produce about 50 million smartphones this year. It’s an early indicator of the country’s opportunities -- and challenges -- in building a sophisticated manufacturing sector, a top priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Almost three decades ago, Sunil Vachani borrowed $35,000 so he could start making 14-inch television sets in a rented shed outside New Delhi. It was an unconventional choice given India, though renowned for software and services, had long lagged behind in manufacturing. While Vachani, 52, struggled in his early days, his company’s shares surged 824% since a 2017 initial public offering through Friday’s close. Sales and profits have boomed with domestic demand for smartphones, along with India’s ambitious plans to develop its own local industry. Read more

M&M stock jumps 10% as investors react to positive Q3 results

M&M stock jumps 10% as investors react to positive Q3 results

Monday, February 8, 2021

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) rallied 10 per cent to Rs 952 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade after the firm reported a healthy operational performance in the October-December quarter. Revenue of the firm stood at Rs 14,057 crore, up 16% from the same period last year. The company had an exceptional loss of Rs 1,213.98 crore for the December quarter, representing impairment provisions for certain long-term assets and other exposures. The profit before exceptional loss stood at Rs 1,745 crore for the quarter. The increase in operating margins was driven by cost optimisation and operating leverage. The company sold 97,420 tractors in the domestic market in Q3 FY21, registering a 20 per cent growth over the corresponding period. Global research firm Goldman Sachs has maintained a buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 1,029 per share.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 617.14 points, Nifty at 15115.80

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 617.14 points, Nifty at 15115.80

Monday, February 8, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 617.14 points or 1.22% at 51,348.77, and the Nifty was up 191.50 points or 1.28% at 15,115.80. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and Bharti Airtel. Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bajaj Finance were top losers. About 1689 shares have advanced, 1284 shares declined, and 188 shares are unchanged. Only Nifty FMCG and Nifty PSU Bank index closed down in the red, While other sectoral indices ended in the green with Nifty Auto and Metal indices jumped 3 per cent each. The S&P BSE SmallCap index ended 1.53 per cent higher, while the MidCap index was up 1.5 per cent at close.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 117.34 points, Nifty at 14924.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 117.34 points, Nifty at 14924.25

Friday, February 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 117.34 points or 0.23% at 50,731.63, and the Nifty was up 28.60 points or 0.19% at 14,924.30. The top Sensex gainers were State Bank of India (SBI), IndusInd Bank, ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company, Housing Development Finance Company (HDFC), Maruti Suzuki, among others. On the flip side, Power Grid Corporation of India, TCS, M&M, Bharti Airtel were among the top Sensex laggards. About 1281 shares have advanced, 1637 shares declined, and 146 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto and the IT indices ended 1 per cent lower each. While the Nifty PSU Bank index advanced 4 per cent on the NSE and pharma index up 1 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.93 per cent and 0.28 per cent lower, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 358 points, Nifty at 14895.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 358 points, Nifty at 14895.65

Thursday, February 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 358.54 points or 0.71% at 50614.29, and the Nifty was up 105.70 points or 0.71% at 14895.70 driven by Union Budget optimism. State Bank of India (SBI), ITC, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Kotak Mahindra Bank and Ultratech Cement, were among other Sensex gainers. On the flip side, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra, Titan Company were the Sensex losers. Except for Nifty IT index, all the sectoral indices ended in the green. About 1813 shares have advanced, 1110 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Except IT all other sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 1 per cent each.

SBI Q3 result: Net profit slips 7% YoY

SBI Q3 result: Net profit slips 7% YoY

Thursday, February 4, 2021

State Bank of India (SBI) today(4th Feb 2021) reported a 6.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in standalone net profit at Rs 5,196.22 crore for the quarter ending December 2020 (Q3FY21). The fall was largely driven by a marginal increase in provisions against bad loans. In the year-ago period, the lender had clocked a net profit of Rs 5,583.4 crore. On a quarterly basis, the PAT grew 13.6 percent from Rs 4,574.2 crore reported in the September quarter of FY21 (Q2FY21). The bottom-line earnings beat Street estimates which had factored-in an up to 58 percent YoY drop in PAT. The lowest PAT estimate was by HDFC Securities, at Rs 2,360 crore. SBI's profit before tax (PBT) came in at Rs 6,990.77 crore the quarter, down 36.2 percent YoY from Rs 10,969.66 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. On a quarterly basis, PBT climbed 10.2 percent from Rs 6,341.45 crore clocked in Q2FY21.

Future Retail files appeal in Delhi HC against status quo order on RIL deal

Future Retail files appeal in Delhi HC against status quo order on RIL deal

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) today(3rd February 2021) said it has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court against the status quo order on its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance. Yesterday, a Delhi High Court bench of Justice J R Midha had directed FRL to maintain the status quo in relation to its Rs 24,713-crore deal with Reliance Retail that has been objected to by US-based e-commerce giant, Amazon. Following the Tuesday directive, FRL had said it would explore legal recourse. "Further to our letter dated February 2, 2021, please be informed that the company has filed an appeal before Hon'ble High Court of Delhi against the impugned order dated February 2, 2021," FRL said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Oil hits 11-month high after fall in U.S. crude stocks

Oil hits 11-month high after fall in U.S. crude stocks

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Oil hit an 11-month high on Wednesday, boosted by a draw in U.S. crude and gasoline stocks, which fuelled demand recovery hopes as OPEC and has forecast that the market will be in deficit in 2021. Brent crude futures were up 48 cents, or 0.8%, to $57.94 a barrel at 0839 GMT, their highest since late February 2020. The contract’s“backwardation” structure, where oil for nearby delivery is more expensive than further forward, was near a one-year high at more than $2, indicating expectations of tighter supply. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.6%, to $55.10 a barrel. The benchmark hit a one-year high at $55.26 on Tuesday. The market was also bolstered by news that Democrats in the U.S. Congress took the first steps toward advancing President Joe Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid plan without Republican support.Gasoline stocks fell by 240,000 barrels, defying analysts' expectations for a build of 1.1 million barrels. Distillate inventories

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 458.03 points, Nifty at 14789.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 458.03 points, Nifty at 14789.95

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 458.03 points or 0.92% at 50,255.75, and the Nifty was up 142.10 points or 0.97% at 14,790 driven by Union Budget 2021 and highest ever FII buying. IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex performer, followed by Power Grid Corporation of India, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharma, NTPC, Axis Bank, Titan Company, Tech Mahindra and Bharti Airtel. On the flip side, Maruti Suzuki was the top Sensex laggards, along with Ultratech Cements, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Nestle India and TCS. About 1752 shares have advanced, 1189 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. Pharma and PSU Bank indices rose 2 per cent each and auto, metal and energy indices added over 1 per cent each. Except for Nifty Realty index, all the sectoral indices ended in the green.The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settled 1.4 per cent and 1.5 per cent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 320 points up at 50,118 levels and Nifty testing the 14,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 320 points up at 50,118 levels and Nifty testing the 14,750-mark

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The benchmark indices in India scaled their fresh lifetime highs in morning trading of today's(3rd February 2021) volatile session. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading 320 points up at 50,118 levels. The index had earlier hit a fresh lifetime high of 50,231. The broader Nifty50 index was testing the 14,750-mark. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Maruti Suzuki slipped 1 percent each and were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Dr. Reddy's zoomed 4 percent. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Pharma index, up 2 percent, leading the gainers. The broader markets, meanwhile, outran their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes up 0.9 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains1197, Nifty at 14647.85

Closing Bell:Sensex gains1197, Nifty at 14647.85

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 1,197.11 points or 2.46% at 49,797.72, and the Nifty up 366.70 points or 2.57% at 14,647.90.HDFC Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ICICI Bank and State Bank of India were major gainers. On the flip side, Bajaj Finserv, Titan Company, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were the only index losers. About 1727 shares have advanced, 1165 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto gained 4 per cent. Nifty Bank and Infra gained 3 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 2.26 per cent and 1.56 per cent higher, respectively.

FM extends tax holiday, capital gains exemption for startups

FM extends tax holiday, capital gains exemption for startups

Monday, February 1, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her third budget speech on Monday, extended the tax holiday for startups by another year to March 2022. The capital gains exemption given to startups was also extended by a year more. According to experts, since most startups are loss-making, tax holiday will have limited immediate impact on them.“In order to incentivise startups in the country, I propose to extend the eligibility for claiming tax holiday for startups by one more year to March 31, 2022…In order to incentivise funding for the startups, I propose to extend the capital gains exemption for investment in startups by one more year to March 31, 2022,” Sitharaman said. There have been many steps taken by the government to help startups, which include broadening the definition of startups, simplifying regulations, providing income tax exemptions and setting up a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds run by Sidbi.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 2315 points, Nifty at 14281.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 2315 points, Nifty at 14281.20

Monday, February 1, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 2,314.84 points or 5% at 48600.61, and the Nifty was up 646.60 points or 4.74% at 14281.20 on Monday in post Budget rally as investors cheered the Budget 2021 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today. Top Sensex gainers were IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India (SBI), Larsen & Toubro, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), among others. On the flip side, Dr Reddy’s, Tech Mahindra and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) were the only Sensex laggards today. About 1902 shares have advanced, 979 shares declined, and 198 shares are unchanged. Barring Nifty Pharma, all the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green led by Nifty Bank index, up 8.26 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap rose 2-3 per cent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 530 points up at 46,820 levels and Nifty hovered around 13,750 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 530 points up at 46,820 levels and Nifty hovered around 13,750 level

Monday, February 1, 2021

The markets in India were trading firm in today's(1st February 2021) late morning deals as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her Budget 2021 speech in the Parliament. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 46,820 levels, up 530 points. The broader Nifty50 index hovered above the 13,750 level. IndusInd Bank rallied 7 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ICICI Bank (up 4%). Besides, Titan, State Bank of India, and HDFC rose over 1 percent, each. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading with gains, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.5 percent. On the other hand, the Nifty Pharma index slipped 1.4 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, slipped into the red, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices down 0.1 percent, each.

Budget 2021 LIVE: FM arrives at North Block; all eyes on high stakes Budget

Budget 2021 LIVE: FM arrives at North Block; all eyes on high stakes Budget

Monday, February 1, 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her third Union Budget in Parliament at 11 am today. The Budget speech will be keenly watched not only by the domestic and foreign investors but also by various interest groups like farmers, anxious middle class, and corporate entities. As the Covid-19 pandemic hit India last year, the government witnessed a rising expenditure and tumbling revenue, even as at one stage economic activity came to a standstill due to the pandemic-induced lockdown. However, the economy is now in a recovery mode. On Friday,29th January 2021 the government tabled the Economic Survey 2020, which pegged India's real GDP growth at 11 percent in FY22. Meanwhile, the finance minister has promised a 'Budget like never before'. Read more

Sunpharma Q3 reults:Profit jumps to Rs 1,852 crore

Sunpharma Q3 reults:Profit jumps to Rs 1,852 crore

Friday, January 29, 2021

Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries gained by 6 per cent to Rs 600, bouncing back 8 per cent from day’s low of Rs 554, after the company’s net profit more-than-doubled at Rs 1,852 crore in December quarter (Q3FY21) compared with Rs 913.52 crore in the same quarter last year. The profit figures were above market expectations as a CNBC-TV18 poll had estimated the profit at Rs 1,334 crore. Consolidated total revenue from operations increased 8% to ₹8,837 crore as against ₹8,155 crores a year ago. Revenue was better-than-expected too as a CNBC-TV18 poll had estimated it at Rs 8,367 crore. Other income for the quarter surged to Rs 314.95 crore compared with Rs 119.88 crore in the year-ago quarter. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹5.50 per share. The board of directors has fixed February 10, 2021, as the record date for the purpose. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 588 points, Nifty at 13634.60

Closing Bell: Sensex down 588 points, Nifty at 13634.60

Friday, January 29, 2021

At close, Sensex closed 589 points, or 1.26 per cent, down at 46,285.77 while Nifty shut shop at 13,634.60, down 183 points or 1.32 per cent. IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, followed by Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. Dr Reddy’s Labs, Bajaj Auto, Infosys, and Maruti Suzuki India were the top drags. Nifty Auto and IT fell almost 3 per cent each. Metal and Pharma indices fell up to 2 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank index rose nearly 2 per cent. Nifty realty gained 0.7 per cent. India VIX, jumped over 4%.The S&P BSE MidCap and S&P BSE SmallCap index down 0.69 per cent and 0.25 per cent, respectively at the close.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 535 points, Nifty at 13817.55

Closing Bell: Sensex down 535 points, Nifty at 13817.55

Thursday, January 28, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 535.57 points or 1.13% at 46,874.36, and the Nifty was down 150 points or 1.07% at 13,817.50 amid expiry of the January series of the Futures and Options (F&O) contracts, and profit-booking on stretched valuations and ahead of the Union Budget announcement next week. Axis Bank was the top gainer followed by State Bank of India, and ICICI Bank. Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki India, and HDFC Bank were top losers. About 1543 shares have advanced, 1285 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. Nifty Realty index down over 2 per cent. Nifty Bank and Private Bank index, up around 0.3 per cent each. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.4 per cent lower while the smallcap counterpart closed down 0.45 per cent.

Gold demand plunged to 11-year low in 2020:WGC

Gold demand plunged to 11-year low in 2020:WGC

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Global demand for gold fell to its lowest in 11 years in 2020 as the coronavirus upended the market, triggering huge stockpiling by investors. but sales of jewellery and purchases by central banks collapsed according to an industry report on 28th January 2021. The pandemic also transformed the geography of the bullion trade, sucking gold from Asia, where most gold is sold as jewellery, to Europe and the United States, where investors are the dominant consumers. It also pushed the value of gold up 25% in 2020, because investors have much more impact on prices than the jewellery market. Global demand for gold fell to 3,759.6 tonnes last year, down 14% from 2019 and the first year below 4,000 tonnes since 2009, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in its latest quarterly report. The year ended on a weak note, with demand over October to December at 783.4 tonnes, down 28% year-on-year and the lowest of any quarter since 2008, the WGC said.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 400 points down at 46,990 levels and Nifty slipped below 13,900

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex trading 400 points down at 46,990 levels and Nifty slipped below 13,900

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The benchmark indices in India continued their weak run and fell one percent in today's(28th January 2021) morning deals, ahead of the monthly derivatives contracts expiry later in the day. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading 400 points down at 46,990, thus giving up the psychological mark of 47,000. The index fell to as low as 46,821 in intra-day deals. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, slipped below 13,900. The HDFC twins fell 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex drags. Besides, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, and PowerGrid were also down 2 percent, each. On the other hand, RIL was up 1 percent. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading weak, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 percent, faring the worst. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.6 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively. Read more

Key factors behind today's market crash

Key factors behind today's market crash

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Benchmark indices extended their losses to the fourth day today mainly led by losses in index heavyweight Reliance Industries, private lenders, and select IT stocks, Weak global markets, a mixed set of Q3 earnings, and selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) dented the domestic market mood in today's session. Meanwhile, investors chose to book profits ahead of the Union Budget on Monday, February 1. The BSE barometer Sensex plunged 938 points to 47,410 while its NSE counterpart Nifty slipped below the 14,000 marks to end at 13,968, down 271 points. Global stocks are mostly treading water near record highs as US corporate earnings roll in. Meanwhile, new coronavirus variants that sparked fresh lockdowns and other restrictions are weighing on the market mood. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 938 points, Nifty at 13967.50

Closing Bell:Sensex down 938 points, Nifty at 13967.50

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 937.66 points or 1.94% at 47,409.93, and the Nifty was down 271.40 points or 1.91% at 13,967.50 for the fourth consecutive session on the back of broad-based selling. IndusInd Bank, Titan, and Axis Bank were the top drags followed by Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, HDFC, and ICICI Bank. Tech Mahindra, ITC, SBI Life Insurance, Wipro, and Power Grid Corp were the top gainers. Nifty Bank index, down 2.93 per cent, being the top loser. Except for FMCG, all other sectoral indices ended in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shed 0.5-1.3 per cent.Volatility index of India VIX soared to cross 24 levels

Retail investors in driver's seat :UBS

Retail investors in driver's seat :UBS

Monday, January 25, 2021

Foreign investor flows have taken a backseat over the past couple of years with retail investors now being in the driver’s seat, suggests a recent report from foreign brokerage firm UBS. “Overall, when we combine household equity savings through mutual funds and direct share purchase, we see that households are a material force to be reckoned with: overall 25 percent higher than foreign portfolio investment (FPI) net inflows over the last two years,” a January 20 UBS note said. the key trigger for the increased retail participation in equities has been the lockdown triggered by Covid-19 that saw investors channelizing their savings to capital markets in search of a better return on their investments and the need to increase their disposable income. The share of client participation in capital markets at the NSE for individuals rose to 46 percent in fiscal 2020-21 (FY21) on a YTD basis, as compared to 39 percent in FY20, UBS said.

New fund to meet the public health spending target

New fund to meet the public health spending target

Monday, January 25, 2021

Due to an increased demand for a higher health care allocation, the government may set up a new fund to meet the public health spending target of 2.5 percent of GDP by 2025. Both, the Centre and states would provide for the fund to achieve the goal, the Union Budget may propose. At present, the country’s total health expenditure is 1.4 percent of GDP — much lower than many emerging economies in the world. The fund, if created, would be under the ‘Pradhan Mantri’ umbrella and will focus on both short- and long-term priorities of the sector, according to the government officials. The primary objective of the new fund will be to spend 25 percent on primary health care and the rest on infrastructure as well as research and development. It would also provide additional money to the government’s existing health care schemes such as Ayushman Bharat. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 746 points, Nifty at 14371.90

Closing Bell:Sensex down 746 points, Nifty at 14371.90

Friday, January 22, 2021

At close, Sensex was down 746 points, or 1.50 per cent, at 48878.54 and Nifty was at 14371.90, down 218 points or 1.50 per cent as investors took some profit off the table on Friday. Axis Bank was the top loser followed by SBI, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank. On the flipside, Bajaj Auto, HUL, TCS, Ultratech Cement, and Bajaj Finserv were the only gainers on the Sensex. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended 1.1 per cent lower at 18,777.46 levels while the S&P BSE SmallCap index closed at 18,442 levels, down 0.93 per cent. India VIX, the volatility index, rose 1.09 per cent to settle at 22.42 levels. The nifty metal was down 4 per cent. Nifty Bank index tanked over 1,000 points, or 3.25 per cent, to close at 31,176 levels.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 167 points, Nifty at 14590.35

Closing Bell:Sensex down 167 points, Nifty at 14590.35

Thursday, January 21, 2021

At close, Sensex was down 167 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 49,624.76 and Nifty was at 14,590.35, down 54 points or 0.37 per cent and hit an all-time high of 50,184.0. Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj-Auto, Ultratech Cement, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Tech Mahindra and Titan Company were among top Sensex gainers. On the flip side, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and HDFC Bank were the index losers. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Realty and Nifty Metal indices down between 2 per cent and 3.5 per cent and BSE Telecom down 2.64 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 0.88 per cent and 0.68 per cent, respectively.

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States yesterday (20th January 2021), offering a message of unity and restoration to a deeply divided country reeling from a battered economy and a raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 400,000 Americans. Standing on the steps of the US Capitol Biden called for a return to civic decency in an inaugural address marking the end of Trump's tempestuous four-year term. "To overcome these challenges, to restore the soul and secure the future of America, requires so much more than words. It requires the most elusive of all things in a democracy: unity," Biden, a Democrat, said after taking the oath of office. "We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal. We can do this - if we open our souls instead of hardening our hearts." Read more

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming budget may be unlike anything seen in the last 100 years

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming budget may be unlike anything seen in the last 100 years

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

FM Nirmala Sitharaman has described her upcoming budget as unlike anything seen in the last 100 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has been parsimonious in pump-priming the economy, for fear of a rating downgrade to junk, and may find that kicking the can down the road is no longer an option. When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her budget on Feb. 1, she will not only aim to repair battered government finances and ensure demand recovers in an economy facing its worst contraction since 1952. She must also revive declining revenue and restore millions of jobs lost during the pandemic. That will be crucial to boosting consumer sentiment in a country where local demand contributes nearly 60% of gross domestic product. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 394 points, Nifty at 14644.70

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 394 points, Nifty at 14644.70

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 393.83 points or 0.80% at 49,792.12 and the Nifty was up 123.50 points or 0.85% at 14,644.70 ended at fresh all-time high levels on Wednesday, primarily due to buying in Reliance Industries Ltd and IT stocks. Tech Mahindra was the top Sensex gainer today, followed by Maruti Suzuki, RIL, Asian Paints, M&M, Infosys, HCL Tech and State bank of India. On the flip side, Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC, HDFC Bank, ITC, Nestle India, Sun Pharma were among top Sensex losers. About 1553 shares have advanced, 1407 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. Sectorally, all except Nifty FMCG index ended the day in the green on the NSE with the FMCG index closing down 0.16 per cent. On the upside, Nifty IT, Auto, and PSU Bank indices closed with gains of over 2 per cent each. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled 1 per cent higher, while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.58 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 834 points, Nifty at 14521.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 834 points, Nifty at 14521.15

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 834.02 points or 1.72% at 49,398.29, and the Nifty was up 239.90 points or 1.68% at 14,521.20. Bajaj Finance, HDFC, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were top gainers in the Sensex pack followed by State Bank of India and Maruti Suzuki. Tech Mahindra, ITC, Wipro, M&M and Britannia Industries were top losers. About 2077 shares have advanced, 861 shares declined, and 139 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media and Nifty Realty indices were top sectoral indices, up over 2 per cent. The BSE MidCap index gained 2.3 per cent. The SmallCap index, on the other hand, up 1.6 per cent.

Govt likely to target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by FY26

Govt likely to target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by FY26

Monday, January 18, 2021

The GOI is likely to lay down a road map in the upcoming Budget to reduce its fiscal deficit to 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025-26. This is necessary because there will be demands for expansionary policies, even in the next couple of years. This implies the government is set to deviate from the long-standing medium-term target of 2.5-3 percent of GDP as prescribed by amendments to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (FRBM). The government had changed the recommendations of the N K Singh Committee on fiscal consolidation and targeted bringing down the fiscal deficit to 3.1 percent of GDP by 2022-23 (FY23). However, to enable widen the fiscal deficit beyond the permissible limit under the present legislation, the government may have to propose an amendment to the FRBM Act in the Finance Bill.

Abu Dhabi plans to export hydrogen for fuel

Abu Dhabi plans to export hydrogen for fuel

Monday, January 18, 2021

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. formed an alliance with Mubadala Investment Co. and ADQ to produce hydrogen from natural gas and renewable energy and to market the fuel overseas as well as in the United Arab Emirates, ADQ said in a statement. In a related deal, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co., also known as Masdar, agreed with Siemens Energy AG to develop a facility to make green hydrogen at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, Mubadala said in a statement. Munich-based Siemens Energy is already building a hydrogen demonstration plant at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in the neighboring emirate of Dubai. Some Middle Eastern states are seeking to develop hydrogen as fuel, given a shift among some of their buyers toward less-polluting alternatives to crude. Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has said he wants the kingdom -- the world’s biggest oil exporter -- to become the largest shipper of hydrogen.

India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Friday, January 15, 2021

The mood of optimism all around has given rise to positive sentiment in the hiring market, with top companies such as the Tatas, Birlas, Reliance, and ITC planning to add more staff in the coming months. Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level, say HR managers. While TCS, created a record of sorts by hiring 15,721 people in the December quarter, other group companies are not far behind. Tata Projects, which recently bagged the prestigious Central Vista project, also plans to hire more people soon. Infosys, too, has announced it will hire 24,000 freshers from campuses this year. The Aditya Birla group is looking at fresh talent for its various verticals. Hiring by Reliance Retail and Reliance Jio has picked up as well, with both getting ready to onboard people from the Future Group and other acquisitions, according to sources. Auto is another sector where hiring is set to rise.

HCL Q3 net profit up 31%

HCL Q3 net profit up 31%

Friday, January 15, 2021

HCL Technologies posted a strong set of numbers for the December quarter, with net profit up 31.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) at Rs 3,982 crore as compared to the corresponding quarter a year ago. The net profit rose 26.7 percent on a sequential basis. HCL's consolidated revenue rose 6.4 percent to Rs 19,302 crore YoY and 3.8 percent sequentially. The EBIT margin of the IT services provider expanded 265 basis points on a YoY basis to 22.9 percent in the October-December period - a 24 quarter high. The company’s revenue also crossed the $10-billion milestone in 2020, delivering a 3.6 percent YoY growth in constant currency. The company won 13 transformational deals across industry verticals, including life sciences and healthcare, technology, and financial services. “The solid performance was driven by robust momentum in its Mode 2 and Mode 3 businesses led by digital, cloud and products & platform segments, according to president & CEO, HCL Technologies.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 549 points, Nifty at 14433.70

Closing Bell:Sensex down 549 points, Nifty at 14433.70

Friday, January 15, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 549.49 points or 1.11% at 49,034.67, and the Nifty down 161.90 points or 1.11% at 14,433.70 concerns over coronavirus lockdown in China and European countries. Bharti Airtel was the top gainer followed by ITC, Bajaj Auto, and Bajaj Finance. Tech Mahindra was the top loser followed by ONGC, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, Ultratech Cement, HUL, and NTPCAbout 1070 shares have advanced, 1897 shares declined, and 139 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices on the NSE closed with a red tick. Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank index ended with 2 per cent cuts while Nifty Financial Services, FMCG, Metals, and Private bank were down 1 per cent. Nifty Bank index skid 273 points, or 0.8 per cent, and ended at 32,247. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices settled with a cut of 1.25 per cent and 1.06 per cent, respectively. India VIX, surged to close above 24 levels.

December wholesale inflation slows to 1.22% in India

December wholesale inflation slows to 1.22% in India

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The wholesale price-based inflation slowed to 1.22 percent in December on easing food prices, as per government data released today(14th January 2020). The inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 1.55 percent in November 2020, and 2.76 percent in December 2019. The rate of inflation based on the WPI Food Index decreased from 4.27 percent in November 2020, to 0.92 percent in December 2020, as per the data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. It is to be noted here that retail inflation had also dropped sharply to 4.59 percent in December, mainly due to declining food prices.

Tata Consumer is expected to replace GAIL in the Nifty50 index

Tata Consumer is expected to replace GAIL in the Nifty50 index

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Tata Consumer is expected to replace state-run GAIL in the Nifty50 index as part of the semi-annual reshuffle, say experts. The index is reconstituted semi-annually, considering six months of data ending January and July, respectively, and a four weeks’ prior notice is given to the market participants. In the last rejig, SBI Life Insurance and Divi's Laboratories had replaced Bharti Infratel and ZEE Entertainment Enterprises. GAIL currently has an estimated weight of 40 bps in the index, while Tata Consumer is expected to enter the index with a weight of 60 bps. The rejig would entail ETFs and index funds buying worth Rs 7.6 billion and selling worth Rs 5.1 billion. According to the Nifty index inclusion criteria, the stock should be a part of the F&O segment.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited gains 13 per cent on Tejas order

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited gains 13 per cent on Tejas order

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited gained 13 per cent to Rs.1043.45 today after the government approved Rs 48,000-crore deal to acquire 83 Tejas aircraft from the company. The cabinet approved procurement of 73 Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 Tejas Mk-1 trainer aircraft. Madhavan, chairman and managing director of the HAL, said the production rate of Tejas is being augmented from eight to 16 aircraft per year through the creation of a new infrastructure in Bengaluru."He said according to estimates the Tejas programme will generate direct employment to 5,000 people across the country. The LCA-Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in years to come," Singh said. "The indigenous content of LCA-Tejas is 50 per cent in Mk1A variant which will be enhanced to 60 per cent," he said. It will act as a catalyst for transforming the Indian Aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. All three analysts tracking the company recommend a ‘buy’ rating.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 91.84 per cent, Nifty at 14595.60

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 91.84 per cent, Nifty at 14595.60

Thursday, January 14, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 91.84 points or 0.19% at 49,584.16, and the Nifty was up 30.70 points or 0.21% at 14,595.60 as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Reliance Industries helped the benchmark indices erase early losses.IndusInd Bank, TCS, and L&T were the top gainers on Sensex at closing. Axis Bank and HCL Technologies were the top drags. About 1467 shares have advanced, 1489 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. The metal index lost 1 per cent, Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG indexes, up 0.8 per cent and 0.7 per cent, respectively.The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ended 0.29 per cent and 0.17 per cent higher, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 25 points, Nifty at 14564.85

Closing Bell:Sensex down 25 points, Nifty at 14564.85

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 24.79 points or 0.05% at 49492.32, and the Nifty was up 1.40 points or 0.01% at 14564.90 as Investors turned to profit-booking, after benchmarks scaled fresh lifetime highs in the morning deals. Mahindra & Mahindra, while State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel, and ITC were top gainers. Bajaj Finance, HDFC Shree Cements, Bajaj Finserv were the top losers. About 1200 shares have advanced, 1807 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma ended 1 per cent lower. On the upside, Nifty PSU index surged 3.3 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended lower by 0.6 per cent and 0.4 per cent respectively.

India’s endless bank salvage pain

India’s endless bank salvage pain

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

India's state-dominated lending system’s aggregate balance sheet had a gaping hole even before Covid-19. Now things could turn uglier. The regulator’s latest stress test projects nonperforming assets to jump to 13.5% of loans and advances by September in its baseline scenario, and 14.8% in the worst-case situation, almost doubling from 7.5% a year earlier. After many tough years, making India’s broken banks whole is still very much like pulling teeth. The twists and turns in the $12 billion bankruptcy of a housing finance company show how challenging it may be for the country to nurse its post-pandemic financial system to health.

Byju’s to acquire test prep leader Aakash Educational Services Ltd. for$1 billion ?

Byju’s to acquire test prep leader Aakash Educational Services Ltd. for$1 billion ?

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

India's online-education giant Byju’s has signed a deal to acquire brick & mortar test prep leader Aakash Educational Services Ltd. for $1 billion, according to some sources. Bangalore-headquartered Byju’s is valued at $12 billion and has been on a fund-raising spree as the pandemic has sent a demand for its online lessons soaring. Blackstone Group-backed Aakash Educational Services runs Aakash Institute, which has over 200 brick and mortar centers and tutors students to gain entry into the country’s elite engineering and medical schools. Its student count is over 250,000, according to its website. While online learning startups have thrived, offline tutoring centers have been badly hit by the pandemic, which has closed schools and tutoring centers since March last year. Read more

Tata Motors gains 13 per cent today post JLR Q3 retail sales numbers

Tata Motors gains 13 per cent today post JLR Q3 retail sales numbers

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Shares of Tata Motors hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 249.50, up 13.35 per cent on the BSE on Tuesday, amid buzz over the partnership with Tesla and encouraging sales numbers from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for the third quarter. The stock of Tata group commercial vehicles company was trading higher for the eighth straight day and has rallied 25 per cent during the period.The market cap of the firm rose to Rs 74,784 crore. Tata Motors, in a release, said JLR’s retail sales for the quarter ending December 2020 were 128,469 vehicles, 13.1 per higher than the 113,569 vehicles sold in the preceding quarter, but down 9 per cent on the same period last year. China sales were particularly encouraging, up 20.2 per cent on the prior quarter and 19.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY)," JLR said in a media statement. The global research firm has retained a buy rating with the target at Rs 270 per share

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 247.79, Nifty at 14563.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 247.79, Nifty at 14563.45

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 247.79 points or 0.50% at 49,517.11, and the Nifty was up 78.70 points or 0.54% at 14,563.50. Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, and Reliance Industries were the top gainers while Asian Paints, Titan, and Nestle were top losers. About 1647 shares have advanced, 1387 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index leapt 6 per cent on the NSE. Nifty Realty index, up 3 per cent, and Nifty Auto index, Nifty Bank, infra and energy up 1.3 per cent, The S&P BSE MidCap index up 0.4 per cent and the SmallCap index gained 0.25 per cent. Among Nifty sectoral indices, only Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG closed in the red.

Where is the coronavirus headed in India?

Where is the coronavirus headed in India?

Monday, January 11, 2021

There has been a steady decline in the daily number of cases and deaths, since the peak of mid-September in India when govt readies for a massive mass immunisation drive. Less than 300 daily coronavirus deaths were recorded in the country for the last 16 days with the national recovery rate improving to 96.42 percent, according to data from the union health ministry. Given that we will never know the true numbers during the pandemic or even after it, the trajectory is important and it has been on the downward slope, which leads to a pressing question- Is the worst of the pandemic over? It is hard to say if the first wave is ending and if there would be a second one. That depends on the number of people who have been exposed to the virus. Considering that India went through two important periods without any significant upturn – Dussehra to Diwali festive season and elections that followed, experts say it is safe to assume that the epidemic is under control. Read more

Pro-Trump mob attacks US Capitol

Pro-Trump mob attacks US Capitol

Thursday, January 7, 2021

yesterday(6th Janar 2021) and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. The nation’s elected representatives scrambled to crouch under desks and don gas masks, while police futilely tried to barricade the building, one of the most jarring scenes ever to unfold in a seat of American political power. A woman was shot and killed inside the Capitol, and Washington’s mayor instituted an evening curfew in an attempt to contain the violence. Read more

RBI fines Bajaj Finance for breaching regulatory compliance norms

RBI fines Bajaj Finance for breaching regulatory compliance norms

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Shares of Bajaj Finance were 2 per cent down today after the Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday imposed a penalty of ₹2.5 crores for breaching regulatory compliance norms by an order dated January 05, 2021for violation of directions issued by RBI on Managing Risks and Code of Conduct in Outsourcing of Financial Services by NBFCs and Fair Practices Code (FPC) for applicable NBFCs, contained in the Non-Banking Financial Company - Systemically Important Non-Deposit taking Company and Deposit taking Company (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2016; and a specific direction to the company to ensure full compliance with FPC in letter and spirit," the RBI said in a statement.“This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 58 G read with clause (aa) of sub-section (5) of section 58B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, taking into account the failure of the company to ensure that its recovery agents did Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 264 points, Nifty at 14146.25

Closing Bell:Sensex down 264 points, Nifty at 14146.25

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

At close, the Sensex was down 263.72 points or 0.54% at 48,174.06, and the Nifty was down 53.20 points or 0.37% at 14,146.30. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ITC, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) contributed the most to the indices’ loss today. while gainers included Power Grid Corp, Shree Cements, GAIL, Hindalco and Grasim Industries. About 1494 shares have advanced, 1543 shares declined, and 128 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG indices were the top sectoral losers on the NSE, down over 1 per cent each. On the contrary, Nifty Metal index managed to close 1 per cent higher. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.4 per cent up and the BSE SmallCap index down 0.14 per cent.

Chris Wood has increased weightage of Indian equities in his Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio

Chris Wood has increased weightage of Indian equities in his Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, has nudged to increase exposure to Indian equities in his ‘GREED and Fear’ portfolio yet again due to a downward-sloping Covid-19 graph and an upward-sloping Nifty50 chart in India. Wood has increased the weightage of Indian equities by 150 basis points to 14 percent in his Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, by trimming exposure to Chinese and Pakistani equity markets Last month, Wood had raised concerns over the sharply expanding valuations of the Indian equity market, but he sounded confident that valuations will become relatively cheaper as corporate earnings growth catch up in 2021.

Indian economy witnessing 'V-shaped' recovery since June: FinMin

Indian economy witnessing 'V-shaped' recovery since June: FinMin

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

According to a Finance Ministry report India has been witnessing a 'V-shaped' recovery since June with the gradual easing of restrictions on economic activities." The sustained improvement in high-frequency indicators ignite optimism of improved performance in the second half of the year," it said. The Monthly Economic Recovery for December by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) also noted that the impending vaccination is set to spur the momentum in economic activity globally. "The effective management of Covid-19 spread despite the festive season and onset of the winter season, combined with sustained improvement in high-frequency indicators and V-shaped recovery along with easing of lockdown restrictions distinguish Indian economy as one riding against the Covid-wave," it said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 261 points, Nifty at 14199.50

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 261 points, Nifty at 14199.50

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 260.98 points or 0.54% at 48,437.78, and the Nifty up 66.60 points or 0.47% at 14,199.50 erased all the intraday losses and ended near the day's high helped by the IT and Financials.Axis Bank was the top gainer followed by HDFC, IndusInd Bank, and TCS. Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finserv were losers in the Sensex pack. About 1740 shares have advanced, 1268 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank and IT indices rose 1.5-2.5 per cent. Among Nifty sectoral indices, only Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty ended with losses. The BSE MidCap index ended 1.4 per cent higher. The SmallCap counterpart ended 0.7 per cent.

Seventh round of Centre-farmer unions' talks today in Delhi

Seventh round of Centre-farmer unions' talks today in Delhi

Monday, January 4, 2021

The seventh round of meeting between the Central government and farmers' representatives is underway at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Farmers' leaders and officials present at the meeting observed silence to pay condolence to the farmers who died during the ongoing protest. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson, Rakesh Tikait claimed that a total of 60 farmers have so far lost their lives during the ongoing farmers' protest against the new farm laws. Protesting farmers who have been camping at Delhi borders for the last 39 days braving the bone-chilling cold and now rains have threatened to intensify their protest if their two major demands -- repeal of the three new farm laws and legal backing for the minimum support price (MSP) -- are not accepted by the government in today's meeting. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 307 points, Nifty at 14132.90

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 307 points, Nifty at 14132.90

Monday, January 4, 2021

At close, the Sensex was up 307.82 points or 0.64% at 48,176.80, and the Nifty was up 114.40 points or 0.82% at 14,132.90. ONGC, TCS, and HCL Technologies were the top Sensex gainers. Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, and Hero MotoCorp were the top losers. About 2061 shares have advanced, 973 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. The nifty Metal index jumped 5 per cent. Nifty Bank, Nifty Private Bank, and Nifty Financial Services indices ended the day in the red. Nifty smallcap 50 was up 1.46% while Nifty midcap 50 was up 2.02%. Volatility inched 2.3% higher.

Expectations from fixed income market in 2021: What experts say

Expectations from fixed income market in 2021: What experts say

Friday, January 1, 2021

The year 2021 will be marked with hopes for the early rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, normalisation of economic activities, and a steady recovery in growth. India will see a slow cyclical recovery along with the gradual easing of inflation, though that may not be enough to sustain RBI’s accommodative policy stance. Interest rates will likely harden with no rate cuts and persistent fiscal pressure. Key risks for the government will be to steer through any financial sector stress, reviving the weak investment cycle, and any adverse issues with global liquidity. Two issues will shape India’s macro-economic situation in CY2021; easy money policies in developed markets and rollout/mass availability of Covid vaccines. Easier global monetary policies will aid risk-on flows, while vaccine rollouts Interest rates will likely harden with no rate cuts and persistent fiscal pressure. Read more

India Inc goes on M&A spree despite pandemic in 2020, New year will be brighter

India Inc goes on M&A spree despite pandemic in 2020, New year will be brighter

Thursday, December 31, 2020

Indian conglomerates bought and sold companies in record-breaking deals despite a majority of smaller firms ending the year on a dull note. Many corporate India is ending 2020 with battered sales and profits due to the pandemic while a few top companies saw a phenomenal rise in their market valuation. The year 2020 will be remembered for the billions of dollars’ worth of investments reported by Reliance Industries by selling a stake in its telecom services arm, Jio Platforms. As soon as the Mukesh Ambani-led firm stopped selling stakes in Jio, global investors queued up to invest in its organised retail arm, making the company virtually debt-free. Backed by billions of dollars of investments from marque global investors, Ambani then acquired Future group’s entire retail and wholesale business for Rs 25,000 crore, giving the group a significant lead in organised retail. Read more

The stock of Orchid Pharma zoomed 567 per cent since its relisting

The stock of Orchid Pharma zoomed 567 per cent since its relisting

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Currently, Orchid Pharma is trading under the T group on the BSE. In the T2T segment, each trade has to result in delivery and no intra-day netting of positions is allowed. According to the latest shareholding pattern data, the promoter Dhanuka Laboratories held a 98.04 percent stake in Orchid Pharma. The public shareholders held a mere 2 percent holding, of which, 1 percent stake is with the financial institutions and banks, while individual shareholders held a 0.55 percent stake in the company, the data shows. On March 31, 2020, the resolution plan under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) has been implemented and the Board has been re-constituted with the members nominated by Dhanuka Laboratories, Haryana, India, the resolution applicant. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 133 points, Nifty at 13981.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 133 points, Nifty at 13981.95

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 133.14 points or 0.28% at 47,746.22, and the Nifty was up 49.40 points or 0.35% at 13,982.00 for the sixth consecutive session on Wednesday. UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints and Tech Mahindra were top gainers in the Sensex pack. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank was top Sensex loser, followed by Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India (SBI), Infosys and ICICI Bank. About 1642 shares have advanced, 1257 shares declined, and 177 shares are unchanged. The nifty Auto index gained 1.34 per cent while the Nifty Metal index jumped 1.29 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank index was the top sectoral loser, down 0.23 per cent. Except for bank and pharma, other sectoral indices ended in the green. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes ended 0.5 and 0.37 per cent higher, respectively.

L&T wins 'significant' contract in Chhattisgarh

L&T wins 'significant' contract in Chhattisgarh

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) today(29th December 2020) informed that it has won a 'significant' (which may range between Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore) contract in Chhattisgarh. "The Water and Effluent Treatment business of L&T Construction has secured an EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) order involving design, engineering, supply and installation of plant and equipment to lay 135 km of slurry pipeline and water pipeline systems between Bacheli and Nagarnar and associated facilities in the state of Chhattisgarh," the company said in a statement. L&T is already executing a pumping facility as part of another package for the same client in the same area that involves the supply of positive displacement pumps and the construction of a slurry pump house, it added.

Vedanta Resources to issue $400 million notes to Oaktree Capital

Vedanta Resources to issue $400 million notes to Oaktree Capital

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

A unit of Vedanta Resources will issue $400 million in notes to an entity under Oaktree Capital Group, as the mining conglomerate looks to meet liquidity needs. The notes will be partly secured by shares in Mumbai-listed unit Vedanta Ltd., according to separate exchange filings from Vedanta and the U.S. hedge fund. The new deal with Oaktree comes after Vedanta Resources sold $1 billion of securities earlier this month. That debt issuance was to fund a tender offer for securities due 2021. The holding company, controlled by billionaire Anil Agarwal, aims to simplify the group’s corporate structure and ease Vedanta. Resources’ access to cash after a failed attempt to delist Vedanta Ltd. in October.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 259 points, Nifty at 13932.60

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 259 points, Nifty at 13932.60

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 259.33 points or 0.55% at 47,613.08, and the Nifty was up 59.40 points or 0.43% at 13,932.60. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Infosys and Axis Bank were the top Sensex gainers. On the flip side Nestle India, Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro and Power Grid Corporation of India are the only losers in the Sensex pack. About 1519 shares have advanced, 1438 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. Except IT and Bank, other sectoral indices ended in the red. The BSE SmallCap index ending 0.16 per cent higher while the MidCap index slipped 0.07 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 380.21 points, Nifty at 123.90 points

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 380.21 points, Nifty at 123.90 points

Monday, December 28, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 380.21 points or 0.81% at 47,353.75, and the Nifty was up 123.90 points or 0.90% at 13,873.20. State Bank of India and Titan were the top Sensex gainers followed by Larsen & Toubro and IndusInd Bank. On the other hand, Britannia, Shree cement, Cipla, Sun Pharma and Hindustan Unilever were top losers on the Sensex pack. About 1990 shares have advanced, 965 shares declined, and 177 shares are unchanged. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Pharma, ended higher, led by Nifty Realty and Nifty Metal indexes, both up 2.6 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes gained 0.8 per cent and 1.5 per cent, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 529 points, Nifty at 13749.25

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 529 points, Nifty at 13749.25

Thursday, December 24, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 529 points, or 1.14 per cent, higher at 46,973.54 while Nifty settled at 13,749.25, with a gain of 148 points or 1.09 per cent, as investors went on Christmas holiday in a festive mood. Sun Pharma was the top gainer, followed by Axis Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), ONGC, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel and HUL.On the flip side, Infosys was the top Sensex losers followed by IndusInd Bank, HCL Technologies, Nestle India, Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki. Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial indices ended nearly 2 per cent up each, while Nifty Pharma index gained one per cent at close.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed 0.06 per cent and 0.59 per cent up, respectively.

IndiGo recovering from Covid-19 induced aviation ‘carnage’, may rehire staff

IndiGo recovering from Covid-19 induced aviation ‘carnage’, may rehire staff

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Shares of India’s biggest airline, Indigo gained more than 5 per cent today to Rs 1458, after Chief Executive Officer Ronojoy Dutta said it may start slowly rehiring staff in three months as capacity rebuilds from “the background of carnage” caused by Covid-19, with domestic services likely to return to pre-pandemic levels by January or February, Dutta said we are recovering pretty nicely, especially domestically and the recovery in international capacity will take longer due to quarantines and virus flareups in places such as the U.K., but the airline is hoping it will be back to normal levels by the end of 2021, according to Dutta. He also added “We are anxious to get back into the international game in a big way and we have lots of plans for rapid growth,” he said. IndiGo, has some 730 Airbus SE A320neo planes on order, laid off about 10% of its workforce due to the pandemic-driven slowdown. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 437, Nifty at 13601.10

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 437, Nifty at 13601.10

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 437 points or 0.95 per cent, higher at 46,444.18 and Nifty settled 135 points, or 1 per cent, higher at 13,601.10 as investors picked up information technology, realty, and financial stocks. Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top Sensex gainers. Titan, Power Grid and NTPC were top losers in the Sensex pack. Nifty Realty index up 4 per cent and Nifty PSU Bank index up 2 per cent. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 2.40 per cent and 2.65 per cent higher, respectively. India VIX, the volatility index, cooled off over 6 per cent to end at 20.5 levels

India suspends flights from UK Amid Concern Over Virus Strain

India suspends flights from UK Amid Concern Over Virus Strain

Monday, December 21, 2020

The government of India has suspended all flights from and to the UK from Tuesday midnight till December 31, in view of the rising spread of a new Covid strain there. The announcement follows the discovery of a new strain of COVID-19 in the UK, leading to several nations restricting flight services to Britain. The statement came after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to ban all flights from the UK "immediately" to contain the spread of the virus in the country. India joins a growing list of countries who have already announced restrictions on travel to the UK. These countries include Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1,406 points, Nifty at 13328.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 1,406 points, Nifty at 13328.40

Monday, December 21, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,406.73 points or 3.00% at 45553.96, and the Nifty was down 432.10 points or 3.14% at 13328.40 as profit booking gripped the markets. The gainers included L&T, RIL, and HDFC Bank. All stocks on the Nifty50 ended lower led by the ONGC, Tata Motors, GAIL, IndusInd Bank, M&M, Hindalco and IOC. Nifty PSU Bank index cracked 7%, Nifty Realty index skid 6%, and Nifty Metal, Infra, Bank, Auto and Energy index dropped 4-5% on the NSE. India VIX, the volatility gauge, jumped over 23% in the intra-day deals to hit a high of 23.4 levels. This was the index's biggest jump since July 18.

Indian IT shares gain on Accenture's strong performance

Indian IT shares gain on Accenture's strong performance

Friday, December 18, 2020

Shares of information technology majors, including Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra, traded with gains on BSE on December 18 morning hitting their respective record highs after Ireland-based Accenture reported better-than-expected results for the quarter ending November 30. The Nifty IT index hit a record high of 23,408, up 2 per cent on the NSE in intraday trade. Accenture reported strong earnings and revenue growth, revised upwards revenue growth forecast for the full fiscal year of 2021 to 4 – 6 per cent from an earlier estimate of 2 – 5 per cent. Accenture's revenue for the quarter, at $11.8 billion and up 4 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis was well above its guidance and street’s estimate. Infosys gained 3 per cent at Rs 1,193 and TCS rose 2 per cent to Rs 2,894., Larsen & Toubro Infotech, HCL Technologies, Wipro and Tech Mahindra from the Nifty IT index were up in the range of 1 per cent to 3 per cent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 70 points, Nifty at 13760.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 70 points, Nifty at 13760.55

Friday, December 18, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 70.35 points or 0.15% at 46,960.69, and the Nifty was up 19.80 points or 0.14% at 13,760.50. Top BSE Sensex gainers were HCL Tech, Infosys, Nestle India, L&T, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, TCS, Titan Company and HUL. HDFC Bank was the top loser followed by HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ONGC, Bajaj Finance, RIL and Bharti Airtel. About 1125 shares have advanced, 1611 shares declined, and 122 shares are unchanged.IT and Pharma indices rose 1 per cent each. while Nifty PSB, Nifty Private Bank, and Nifty Realty indices declined up to 0.7 per cent each. The BSE MidCap index closed at 63 points, or 0.35 per cent and the BSE SmallCap index, too, dipped 42 points, or 0.2 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 224 points, Nifty at 13740.70

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 224 points, Nifty at 13740.70

Thursday, December 17, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 223.88 points or 0.48% at 46,890.34, and the Nifty was up 58.00 points or 0.42% at 13,740.70. Top Sensex gainers were Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), among others. On the flip side, ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Bharti Airtel, Infosys were among the Sensex losers. About 1234 shares have advanced, 1485 shares declined, and 137 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank and Metal indices ended the day on the NSE in the red, down 1.4 per cent and 1.3 per cent, respectively. On the upside, the Nifty Financial Services index settled as the top sectoral gainer. BSE MidCap index down 0.13 per cent. The BSE SmallCap index, down 0.23 per cent. Except for pharma and banks, other indices ended in the red.

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin's phase 1 trial data shows robust response

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin's phase 1 trial data shows robust response

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Covaxin, developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International (BBIL), appeared to inch closer to approval as its phase 1 clinical trial results showed a ‘’robust’’ immune response without any serious adverse events, the firm said in a research paper. Bharat Biotech had recently sought an accelerated approval from the regulator based on phase 1 and phase 2 studies. The company is in the middle of conducting a phase 3 trial with 22,000 subjects. Serum Institute of India, which is partnering with Astra Zeneca and Oxford University for the Covid vaccine, has also sought emergency approval. Pfizer-BioNTech too has applied for the same. Only one serious adverse event was reported around August which was not found to be causally linked to the investigational product, according the research paper.

China officially blocked coal imports from Australia

China officially blocked coal imports from Australia

Thursday, December 17, 2020

China is forcing Australia to confront what many countries are concluding: The coal era is coming to an end. China has now officially blocked coal imports from Australia after months of vague restrictions that dramatically slowed trade and stranded huge ships at sea. For Australia, the world’s largest coal exporter, the decision is a gut punch that eliminates its second-biggest market at a time when many countries are already rethinking their dependence on a filthy fossil fuel that accelerates the devastation of climate change. While Beijing’s motives are difficult to divine, there are hints of mercantilist protection for local producers and the desire to punish Australia for perceived sins that include demanding an inquiry into the source of the coronavirus. China’s commitment to cut emissions may also allow it to be marginally more selective with its vast purchases.

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps 403.29 points, Nifty at 13682.70

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps 403.29 points, Nifty at 13682.70

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 403.29 points or 0.87% at 46,666.46, and the Nifty was up 114.80 points or 0.85% at 13,682.70 scaled fresh lifetime highs in Wednesday's trade.HDFC was the top Sensex gainer followed by ONGC, Bharti Airtel, Titan Company, Asian Paints, M&M, TCS, HDFC Bank and Infosys. On the contrary, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, State Bank of India (SBI) and Axis Bank were among the losers. About 1801 shares have advanced, 1129 shares declined, and 164 shares are unchanged.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.8 per cent each. Nifty Metal index, up 1 per cent.Except PSU Bank other sectoral indices ended in the green led by metal and auto sectors.

India is the world's best market for portfolio disclosure: Morningstar report

India is the world's best market for portfolio disclosure: Morningstar report

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

India and the U.S. are the two most investor-friendly markets in the world in terms of best practices for portfolio disclosure, while Australia ranks at the bottom, according to a global study by Morningstar Inc. The two countries earned top grades for their robust disclosure regimes across six categories including fees, transparency of fund holdings, and issues such as conflicts of interest. The report covering 26 markets across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa singled out Australia as a notable laggard. “The U.S. has consistently led the pack in this area, while India has gradually added global best practices to its disclosure framework,” Christina West, director of manager research services at Morningstar and co-author of the study, said in a statement. “India has also set a high standard with monthly required portfolio holdings disclosure.”

S&P raised India's growth projection for the current fiscal to (-) 7.7% from (-) 9%

S&P raised India's growth projection for the current fiscal to (-) 7.7% from (-) 9%

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

S&P Global Ratings today(15th December 2020) raised India's growth projection for the current fiscal to (-) 7.7 percent from (-) 9 percent estimated earlier on rising demand and falling COVID infection rates. "Rising demand and falling infection rates have tempered our expectation of COVID's hit on the Indian economy. S&P Global Ratings has revised real GDP growth to negative 7.7 percent for the year ending March 2021, from negative 9 percent previously," S&P said in a statement. The US-based rating agency said its revision in growth forecast reflects a faster-than-expected recovery in the quarter through September. For the next fiscal, it projected India's growth to rebound to 10 percent. Read more

Jio and Facebook to help India's small businesses

Jio and Facebook to help India's small businesses

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has said that the partnership between Jio and Facebook is great for India, Indians and small Indian businesses. Even Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said at the first Facebook Fuel for India 2020 event that its partnership with Jio Platforms will help support millions of small businesses in India." At Facebook, we are in the business of serving small businesses. And nowhere is this more true than in India," the Facebook CEO said. He also said that supporting small businesses has become more important in view of the Covid-19 induced impact on the economy.“With more than 60 million small businesses and millions of people around the country relying on them for jobs - these small businesses form a big part of what our partnership with Jio can serve here. This is especially important because small businesses in India will be a key part of the global economic recovery going forward. And we're focused on making sure we build. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 9.71 points, Nifty at 13567.85

Closing Bell:Sensex up 9.71 points, Nifty at 13567.85

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 9.71 points or 0.02% at 46,263.17, and the Nifty was up 9.70 points or 0.07% at 13,567.90 led by buying in financial and information technology (IT) counters. Bajaj Finance was the top Sensex gainer followed by Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki. On the flip side, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Nestle India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and TCS were losers. About 1389 shares have advanced, 1333 shares declined, and 128 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty FMCG indices, down 1.46 per cent and 1.29 per cent respectively, While Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Metal gained 0.77 per cent each

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 154 points, Nifty at 13558.15

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 154 points, Nifty at 13558.15

Monday, December 14, 2020

At close, Sensex was up 154.45 points or 0.34% at 46,253.46, and the Nifty was up 44.30 points or 0.33% at 13,558.20 led by buying in PSU Bank and metal stocks. . ONGC was the top Sensex gainer followed by L&T, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Titan Company and State Bank of India (SBI). On the flip side, M&M, Bajaj-Auto, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Bharti Airtel were the BSE Sensex losers. About 1769 shares have advanced, 1009 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto indices, all the sectoral indices ended in the green led by Nifty Media and Nifty Metal indices. Burger King gained 130 per cent to Rs 138.40 on the BSE against the issue price of Rs 60.BES Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.8 per cent each.

United Spirits CEO Kripalu quits, Hina Nagarajan is the next CEO

United Spirits CEO Kripalu quits, Hina Nagarajan is the next CEO

Friday, December 11, 2020

India's largest liquor brand United Spirits Ltd (USL) on December 10 appointed new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer named Hina Nagarajan effective from July 1st 2021. Anand Kripalu who was CEO and MD for seven years since 2014 will step down on June 30.Nagarajan, an Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad graduate is the first woman to lead USL and also the first woman leading a liquor company of such a large scale in the country. Nagarajan who joined Diageo in summer 2018, is currently the managing director of the Africa Regional Markets (ARM) at Diageo and will join USL as the CEO-Designate from April 1 and, will be based in Bengaluru and will work closely with Kripalu to ensure a smooth transition, the company said. She will report to John Kennedy, the president of Diageo Europe and India. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 139 points, Nifty at 13513.85

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 139 points, Nifty at 13513.85

Friday, December 11, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 139.13 points or 0.30% at 46,099.01, and the Nifty was up 35.60 points or 0.26% at 13,513.90 on a positive note amid healthy buying in financial, oil and gas, metal, and FMCG stocks. ONGC, State Bank of India (SBI), NTPC, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL were top gainers. On the flip side, Infosys, Nestle India and Maruti Suzuki were among Sensex losers. About 1713 shares have advanced, 1188 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. Energy, Metal and PSU Bank indices rose 1 per cent each. while selling seen in the pharma, IT and auto stocks. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended in the green.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 143 points, Nifty at 13478.30

Closing Bell:Sensex down 143 points, Nifty at 13478.30

Thursday, December 10, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 143.62 points or 0.31% at 45959.88, and the Nifty was down 50.80 points or 0.38% at 13478.30 after profit booking. Maruti Suzuki India, Power Grid, and Sun Pharma were the top Sensex gainers. While IRCTC was the top loser followed by UltraTech Cement, Infosys, and Tata Steel. About 1209 shares have advanced, 1642 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 per cent.Nifty FMCG, up over 1 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 1 per cent and 0.8 per cent lower, respectively. Except for Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Pharma, other indices ended in the red. Volatility was down over 2%

Covid-19 vaccine in India : Status of emergency use authorisation (EUA)

Covid-19 vaccine in India : Status of emergency use authorisation (EUA)

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Bharat Biotech International (BBIL) had changed the dosage from 3 micrograms of antigen to 6 micrograms during its Covid-19 vaccine trial, a point that the subject expert committee (SEC) would closely examine when it meets on 9th December 2020 to review its application for an emergency use authorisation (EUA) for Covaxin. The panel would also review the applications of Pfizer-BioNTech and Serum Institute of India (SII) seeking a EUA for their vaccines. While many have raised questions over BBIL applying for a EUA during an ongoing efficacy trial, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country’s apex health research institute, has defended the move. Read more

GOI may recommend a looser inflation target for RBI

GOI may recommend a looser inflation target for RBI

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

GOI is considering recommending a looser inflation target for RBI, allowing it to focus more on economic growth despite price pressures, according to some sources. A consumer-price inflation band tracked by the Reserve Bank of India may be relaxed further from the current 2%-6% range. The government still needs to hold consultations with the central bank before finalizing a new framework sometime next year. The current mandate, set in 2016, requires the RBI to keep headline inflation at the 4% midpoint of its target range. The Finance Ministry is of the view that the RBI can’t be saddled with a rigid inflation targeting framework, especially in situations when growth needs to be pushed, as per the sources. Read more

Reliance Jio to launch 5G services in India in 2021

Reliance Jio to launch 5G services in India in 2021

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Shares of Reliance Industries advanced nearly 3 per cent to Rs 2,014 on the BSE in the intra-day deals on Tuesday after the chairman Mukesh Ambani said during his keynote presentation at India Mobile Congress 2020 that the company plans to launch 5G services in the second half of 2021. Jio’s 5G service will be powered by indigenous-developed network, hardware and technology components, Ambani added. At the same time, Ambani urged the government to take policy steps “to accelerate the early rollout of 5G, and to make it affordable and available everywhere.” Ambani, at RIL’s 43rd annual general meeting in July, had said, “Jio has developed a complete 5G solution from scratch. This will enable us to launch a world-class 5G service in India using a 100% homegrown technology and solution".Jio has been working with companies like Samsung and Qualcomm to bring 5G to India. Read more

India will not worry about missing its budget deficit target:FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India will not worry about missing its budget deficit target:FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Govt will not worry about missing its budget deficit target as it seeks to step up spending to support the economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. The government will ensure that state-owned enterprises continue with capital expenditure, she said in an interview with Bloomberg TV. “For the present, I’m not going to allow the fiscal deficit number to worry me because there is a need, and a clear need, for me to spend the money,” Sitharaman said. India last month expanded stimulus measures to 15% of the economy to rescue companies and save jobs in an economy clobbered by a sudden lockdown in March to stem the coronavirus pandemic. That could widen the budget gap to 8% of the gross domestic product in the year to March, more the double the budgeted 3.5%.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 181 points, Nifty at 13392.95

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 181 points, Nifty at 13392.95

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 181.54 points or 0.40% at 45,608.51 for the fourth day and the Nifty was up 37.20 points or 0.28% at 13,393 lifted primarily by Reliance Industries and public sector banks. Top gainers on Sensex were UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, and Larsen & Toubro. While losers include Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, and Tech Mahindra. About 1344 shares have advanced, 1374 shares declined, and 130 shares are unchanged. Nifty metal and pharma indices gained 1 per cent each, while PSU Bank index added over 7 per cent. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with marginal losses.

Hindalco invests Rs 730 cr with new Silvassa plant

Hindalco invests Rs 730 cr with new Silvassa plant

Monday, December 7, 2020

Aditya Birla group firm Hindalco Industries Limited on Monday announced that it plans to invest Rs 730 crore to set up a 34,000-tonne extrusion plant at Silvassa in Dadra and Nagar Haveli union territory. In a regulatory filing, Hindalco said the new plant will service the fast-growing market for extruded aluminium products in the western and southern regions. Hindalco said the aluminium extrusion market in India is expected to grow exponentially – from the current level of around 373,000 tonnes to reach about 850,000 tonnes by 2030. The Silvassa project is a step towards Hindalco’s downstream strategy as the company revives its long-term downstream investment plan and also to build a larger value-added product portfolio over the next few years, it said. "Over the next few years, as part of our downstream strategy, we intend to enhance our capacity from over 300,000 tonnes currently, to more than 600,000 tonnes with investments of around ₹7,000 crores," Pai said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 347 points, Nifty at 13355.75

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 347 points, Nifty at 13355.75

Monday, December 7, 2020

At close, BSE Sensex was up 347.42 points or 0.77% at 45426.97, and the Nifty was up 97.30 points or 0.73% at 13355.80 supported by the financials, pharma and FMCG stocks ONGC, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank were among the top Sensex gainers while HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Titan Company were among the worst performers. About 1972 shares have advanced, 936 shares declined, and 190 shares are unchanged.PSU Bank index gained 2 per cent, while pharma, infra and FMCG indices gained 1 per cent each. BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.8 per cent and 1.3 per cent higher, respectively.

COVID-19 vaccination to be ready as soon as scientists give nod

COVID-19 vaccination to be ready as soon as scientists give nod

Friday, December 4, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while virtually addressing an all-party meeting on COVID-19 situation, said Coronavirus vaccines are expected to be ready in the next few weeks and the government will start vaccinating Indians as soon as the scientists give a nod and declared that healthcare workers involved in treating coronavirus patients, frontline workers and old people suffering from serious conditions would be inoculated on priority. Modi added that the Indian scientists are confident with the work in vaccine development against the novel Coronavirus. Nearly eight vaccines are at different stages of trial like Bharat Biotech-ICMR, Oxford-AstraZeneca, Zydus Cadila, Biological E and Dr Reddy’s with their manufacturing assured in India, Modi said. Three vaccines from India are also at different stages of the trial, he said. Modi also asserted that vaccines will also be the cheapest, hence, other countries are closely monitoring it. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 446.90 points, Nifty at 13258.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 446.90 points, Nifty at 13258.55

Friday, December 4, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 446.90 points or 1% at 45,079.55, and the Nifty was up 124.60 points or 0.95% at 13,258.50 and Sensex hitting 45,000 for the first time ever after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent. Top gainers were Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Laren & Toubro, M&M and Hindustan Unilever. ONGC, Bajaj Finserv, and Reliance Industries were top losers in the Sensex pack. About 1483 shares have advanced, 1178 shares declined, and 138 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma, Metal, Infra, and Nifty FMCG indexes, gained1 per cent, each. Nifty Bank index rose 2 per cent. Except for Energy, all other sectoral indices ended in the green.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added 0.4 per cent each.

The overdue farm reforms are not something to fear

The overdue farm reforms are not something to fear

Thursday, December 3, 2020

While the economy has been partly liberalised since opening up to the world in 1991, the process has largely bypassed the three-fifths of Indians who depend for their livelihoods, directly or indirectly, on farming. In September, the government finally introduced a much-needed set of changes to how agriculture is organised and how produce is sold in India. Now tens of thousands of agitating farmers have marched upon New Delhi in protest. The protests may have less to do with the recent reforms, which allow farmers to enter into direct contracts with purchasers and which eliminate the monopoly government warehouses previously held on the wholesale trade, than those that may becoming. The answer isn’t for the government to reverse course — it’s to go further. Read more

Get investors' consent for winding up schemes:SC to Franklin Templeton

Get investors' consent for winding up schemes:SC to Franklin Templeton

Thursday, December 3, 2020

The Supreme Court today(3rd December 2020) asked Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund to initiate steps within one week for calling a meeting of unitholders to seek their consent for the closure of six mutual fund schemes and said there will be no redemption of units by investors till further orders. The top court also agreed to hear an appeal filed by Franklin Templeton against the Karnataka High Court order which stopped the fund house from winding up its debt fund schemes without the prior consent of the investors. A bench of Justices S Abdul Nazeer and Sanjiv Khanna observed that the issue is big and people wanted a refund. It said that without prejudice to the rights of any party, trustees are allowed to call a meeting of unitholders to seek their consent for approval, and in this regard, steps are taken within a period of one week. Read more

RBI tells HDFC Bank to stop digital launches

RBI tells HDFC Bank to stop digital launches

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Shares of HDFC Bank was down 2.5 per cent after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the bank to halt all its digital launches as well new sourcing of credit card customers temporarily. The RBI issued the order dated December 2, 2020, to HDFC Bank with regard to certain incidents of outages in the internet banking, mobile banking and payment utilities of the bank over past two years including the recent outages in the bank’s internet banking and payment system on November 21, 2020, due to a power failure in the primary data centre. The order also states that HDFC Bank’s board must examine the lapses and fix accountability. A similar incident took place on December 3, 2019, with customers complaining that they were unable to pay their loan EMIs or settle credit card bills on time Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 14.61 points, Nifty at 13133.90

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 14.61 points, Nifty at 13133.90

Thursday, December 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 14.61 points or 0.03% at 44,632.65, and the Nifty was up 20.10 points or 0.15% at 13,133.90 amid volatility. Maruti Suzuki India was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India, ONGC, and NTPC. Bajaj-Auto, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys were among top Sensex losers. About 1950 shares have advanced, 905 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged.PSU Bank index rose nearly 5 per cent, the metal index added 2 per cent and auto and energy indices rose 1 per cent each. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices jumped 0.6--0.8 per cent. India VIX cooled off around 5 per cent to 18.95 levels.

Ant considers Paytm stake sale Amid tensions between the two Asian neighbours

Ant considers Paytm stake sale Amid tensions between the two Asian neighbours

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Amid tensions between the two Asian neighbours and a toughening competitive landscape, Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is considering selling its 30 percent stake in Indian digital payment processor Paytm according to some sources. Financial details of the possible transaction have not been firmed up and Ant, the Alibaba-backed payments-to-consumer credit behemoth, has not launched a formal sale process yet. Paytm, which is also backed by SoftBank Group Corp among others, was valued at about $16 billion during its latest private fundraising round a year ago. At that valuation, Ant’s stake in the Indian firm is worth about $4.8 billion.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 37 points, Nifty at 13113.75

Closing Bell:Sensex down 37 points, Nifty at 13113.75

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

At close, Sensex down 37 points or 0.08 per cent lower and closed at 44618.04, and Nifty up 4.7 points, or 0.04 per cent and ended flat at 13113.75 amid high volatility. ONGC was top gainer followed by Asian Paints, Titan Company, Tata Steel, Bajaj-Auto, M&M and Maruti Suzuki. HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance contributed the most to the indices’ loss today. About 1573 shares have advanced, 1124 shares declined, and 134 shares are unchanged. The metal index added 2 per cent and auto index gained 1 per cent. While Nifty Bank index fell 1.19 per cent.

GST collections up Rs 1 trn for second month straight

GST collections up Rs 1 trn for second month straight

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

GST collections surpassed Rs one trillion for the second month straight in November. The mop-up was Rs 192 crore less at Rs 1.049 trillion in November compared to Rs 1.051 trillion in October. This is the straight third month when the collections rose year-on-year. November collections were 1.42 percent higher than the same month of the previous year. That way, the yearly growth came down from 10.25 percent in October and 3.87 percent in September. Collections are mostly for transactions done in October, representing the impact of the festival season.

ICICI Lombard gains 3 per cent after IRDAI approves acquisition of Bharti AXA General

ICICI Lombard gains 3 per cent after IRDAI approves acquisition of Bharti AXA General

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Shares of ICICI Lombard General Insurance company gained 3 per cent of Rs. 1499.90 and hit a 52-week high after the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), on Friday approved, in principle, under Section 35 to 37 of the Insurance Act, 1938 the acquisition of the non-life insurance business of Bharti AXA General Insurance Company by ICICI Lombard General Insurance. The deal will create India's third-largest non-life insurance company, with a combined annual premium of ₹ 16,447 crore and a market share of nearly 8.7 per cent. The board of ICICI Lombard had approved the scheme of arrangement at its meeting held on August 21, 2020. Currently, Bharti Enterprises owns 51 per cent in Bharti AXA General. The firm has a joint venture with French firm AXA which owns 49 per cent stake. With the deal with ICICI Lombard in place, Bharti and AXA will be public shareholders in the combined entity. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 505 points, Nifty at 13109.05

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 505 points, Nifty at 13109.05

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 505.72 points or 1.15% at 44,655.44, and the Nifty was up 140 points or 1.08% at 13,109 boosted by the better than expected GDP data. Sun Pharma was the top Sensex gainer followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, ONGC, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, ICICI Bank and TCS. On the flip side, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India, Titan Company, Bajaj Finance, HUL and NTPC were among the top losers. About 1869 shares have advanced, 974 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty FMCG index, all the sectoral indices ended in the positive territory, led by Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty IT index gaining 3 per cent.BSE MidCap index gained 0.94 per cent while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.82 per cent. About 1869 shares have advanced, 974 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. India VIX slipped 0.23 per cent to 19.7 levels.

Some counters which have underperformed the market amid this rally

Some counters which have underperformed the market amid this rally

Friday, November 27, 2020

The stock market has witnessed a stellar rebound as the benchmark indices have zoomed over 70 percent from their respective March lows. Today (27th November 2020)At 01:44 PM, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 44,251 levels while NSE's Nifty was just shy of the crucial level of 13,000. However, amid this market rally, there have been few counters which have underperformed the market. Here are some of the underperformers and what can be the trading strategy. Canara Bank (CANBK): For the first time after July 2019, this counter crossed the 200-day moving average (DMA) on Friday. The overall trend looks promising as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is holding ground above the zero lines. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 110 points, Nifty at 12968.95

Closing Bell:Sensex down 110 points, Nifty at 12968.95

Friday, November 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 110.02 points or 0.25% at 44,149.72, and the Nifty was down 18 points or 0.14% at 12,969 ahead of the release of gross domestic product (GDP) numbers for the second quarter of the current fiscal. Top Sensex gainers were Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, and IndusInd Bank. While losers include Nestle India, Power Grid, ONGC, and HCL Tech. About 1717 shares have advanced, 1039 shares declined, and 172 shares are unchanged. Auto and PSU bank indices gained 1 per cent each. Selling seen in the infra, IT and energy stocks.BSE Midcaps and Smallcap indices rose 2 per cent each.

Laurus Labs gains 5% as it buys 72.55% stake in Richcore Lifesciences

Laurus Labs gains 5% as it buys 72.55% stake in Richcore Lifesciences

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Shares of Indian drugmaker Laurus Labs rose 5 per cent to Rs 298.80 on the BSE on Thursday after the company said it has signed definitive agreement to acquire a 72.55 per cent stake in Bengaluru-based Richcore Lifesciences from Eight Roads Ventures and VenturEast Pvt Ltd for ₹247 crores. Richcore, a biotech company based in Bengaluru, with advanced R&D and manufacturing facilities, develops products critical for biological drugs. Richcore also helps its global customers develop and scale-up their bioprocesses by providing contract research, development, and manufacturing services.“This acquisition marks Laurus Labs’ entry into the broader biologics and biotechnology segments, providing the company access to its high growth areas, globally and in India," Laurus Labs said. With this acquisition, Laurus adds a fourth revenue stream to its three existing divisions — API, formulations and synthesis. Read more

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities

Thursday, November 26, 2020

The Indian equity markets corrected yesterday(25th November 2020) after hitting a lifetime high earlier in the day. The benchmark Nifty50 index ended with losses of around 200 points, the biggest one-day fall in nearly a month. This sharp reversal was attributed to a rally in crude oil prices. On Wednesday, Brent crude price hit an eight-month high of $48 to a barrel as traders bet on a faster-than-expected recovery in energy demand and a likely production cut by members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Russia later this month. Some analysts believe higher crude oil prices could significantly increase India’s energy import bill creating pressure on the current account balance, apart from raising input costs for companies in sectors ranging from metals and mining, chemicals, paints, personal care, cement, petrochemical, plastics, and agro-chemicals. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 432 points, Nifty at 12987.00

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 432 points, Nifty at 12987.00

Thursday, November 26, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 431.64 points or 0.98% at 44,259.74, and the Nifty was up 128.60 points or 1.00% at 12,987. Mahindra & Mahindra, L&T, Bajaj Auto, and Titan were among major gainers on the Sensex pack. IndusInd Bank, SBI, TCS were the top drags. About 1726 shares have advanced, 986 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. The metal index gained nearly 4 per cent and Nifty Bank and Pharma indices gained 1 per cent each.VIX dropped nearly 13.5 per cent to 20 levels.

Dalal St Selloff: Investors lost Rs 2 lakh crore

Dalal St Selloff: Investors lost Rs 2 lakh crore

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Benchmark indices took a beating after hitting record highs earlier today, led by across the board selling. Indices fell ahead of the monthly settlement of futures and options contracts on Thursday. By the close, Indian investors had lost nearly Rs 2.26 lakh crore in wealth, with shares of the three most valuable companies seeing m-cap erosion of Rs 39,581 crore. IT and banking stocks were hit badly. 211 stocks hit their lower circuit limits. Select midcaps fell up to 7 percent. Read more

Winning bidder for BPCL can bank on its revenue to recover the cost of acquisition

Winning bidder for BPCL can bank on its revenue to recover the cost of acquisition

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The crunch in tax revenues as a result of the pandemic has made privatisation an imperative rather than just a strategy for the Narendra Modi government. At the forefront of this move are Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Air India. Unlike the latter, the oil refining and marketing major is a revenue churner for the government rather than a drain on its finances. Nonetheless, the Union finance ministry’s silence around the submission of expressions of interest (EoIs) for BPCL casts doubts on whether the interested parties are good enough for handing over a public jewel. Read more

Nifty at 13,000-mark and Sensex at record peak: Is it time to book profits?

Nifty at 13,000-mark and Sensex at record peak: Is it time to book profits?

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The rally of Indian equities reached a new high today(24th November 2020) when the Nifty50 index surpassed the 13,000-mark for the first time ever. The S&P BSE Sensex, meanwhile, kissed the 44,500-mark in intra-day deals. A cocktail of better-than-expected earnings, improved Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection, better macro-data, and progress in Covid-19 vaccine development have pushed the markets to their peaks, analysts say. That said, while the markets look poised for a sustained uptrend, investors may consider profit-booking gradually, according to some analysts. Four virus-vaccines – one each by Pfizer and BioNTech; AstraZeneca and Oxford; Sputnik V; and Moderna Inc – have shown over 90 percent efficacy. The development, analysts say, will trigger rallies in the beaten-down and cyclical stocks, while starting the cycle of economic recovery. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 446 points, Nifty at 13055.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 446 points, Nifty at 13055.15

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 445.87 points or 1.01% at 44,523.02, and the Nifty up 128.70 points or 1.00% at 13,055.20 amid across-the-board buying. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries Ltd, Axis Bank and ITC contributed to the Sensex gains. On the flip side, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Titan Company, Nestle India, Bharti Airtel, ONGC and Bajaj Finance were among index drags. About 1603 shares have advanced, 1167 shares declined, and 175 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index, up 2.46 per cent.while auto, metal and pharma indices rose 1 per cent each. India VIX gained over a per cent to 21.05 levels. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.58 per cent higher while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.89 per cent.

Motherson Sumi share price up 5 per cent after company restructured its five year plan

Motherson Sumi share price up 5 per cent after company restructured its five year plan

Monday, November 23, 2020

Shares of Motherson Sumi Systems (MSSL) gained 5 per cent to Rs 146.30 on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Monday and is near to 52 weeks high after the company outlined its next five-year plan, Vision 2025, with ambitious revenue and returns targets. At the analyst meeting, Vision 2025 was emphasized with a target of $36bn revenue in 2024-25 with 40 per cent ROCE, and additional focus on diversifying into new industries, with 75 per cent of revenues from the automotive industry and 25 per cent from new divisions. Other ambitions outlined included expanding into new divisions like medical, aerospace, logistics and IT and also 40 per cent consolidated dividend payout ratio. The analysts had given a different opinion about Motherson Sumi Systems. Motilal Oswal Financial Services has recommended buying the stock as restructuring will help the company shape up for the next phase of growth. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 195 points, Nifty at 12926.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 195 points, Nifty at 12926.45

Monday, November 23, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 194.90 points or 0.44% at 44,077.15, and the Nifty was up 67.50 points or 0.52% at 12,926.50 mainly led by buying in IT stocks and Reliance Industries Ltd. ONGC shares were the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, RIL, Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Tech. On the flip side, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Titan Company, SBI and Bharti Airtel ended in the negative note. About 1636 shares have advanced, 1133 shares declined, and 178 shares are unchanged. India VIX gained over 6 per cent to 20.8 levels. Nifty IT index and energy gained 2.8 per cent, while Nifty Financial Services index settled 1.07 per cent down. Except for banks, other indices ended in the green.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1 per cent each.

Spicejet shares gains 14 per cent after Boeing 737 MAX gets US FAA nod

Spicejet shares gains 14 per cent after Boeing 737 MAX gets US FAA nod

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Shares of budget airline SpiceJet gained as much as 13.6 % to hit a high of Rs 75.4 on the BSE on Thursday after the US Federal Aviation Administration gave clearance to fly Boeing 737 Max aircraft after two-years of grounding. The clearance was announced after a "comprehensive and methodical" 20-month review process, the regulator said. The regulators also said the clearance would not allow the plane to "return immediately" to the skies as the existing aircraft will need to be modified before going back into service, with changes to their design and will be ready to return to operations by the first quarter of 2021. With 13 of these aircraft grounded, SpiceJet has been in talks with Boeing for claims. In the second quarter, the airline has recognised Rs 138 crore of these claims as other income."SpiceJet can also receive compensation from Boeing for the 737 Max grounding, which could be in the range of Rs 1,000-1,200 crore," HSBC Global Research had said in a note on Wednesday. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 580 points, Nifty at 12771.70

Closing Bell:Sensex down 580 points, Nifty at 12771.70

Thursday, November 19, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 580.09 points or 1.31% at 43,599.96, and the Nifty was down 166.60 points or 1.29% at 12,771.70. Top gainers were TCS, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Powergrid, and Reliance Industries. While losers include SBI, ICICI Bank, JSW Steel and Axis Bank. About 1179 shares have advanced, 1384 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index down 3 per cent, while Infra and IT indices fell 1 per cent each. Energy and FMCG indices ended in the green.BSE SmallCap index was trading 0.1 per cent lower and BSE MidCap index was down 0.7 per cent

Lakshmi Vilas Bank under Moratorium by RBI

Lakshmi Vilas Bank under Moratorium by RBI

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Shares of Lakshmi Vilas Bank was locked in 20 per cent lower circuit in the early trade on November 18 after Reserve bank of India has the Bank under a moratorium with effect from November 17 6 pm till December 16, 2020, and capped deposit withdrawals by customers to Rs 25,000. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the draft scheme of amalgamation has said that the shares or debentures of the Lakshmi Vilas Bank, listed in any stock exchange shall stand delisted upon the merger with DBS Bank India “On and from the appointed date, the entire amount of the paid-up share capital and reserves and surplus, including the balances in the share/securities premium account of the transferor bank, shall stand written off,” the draft scheme said. In this merger shareholder of LVB will not get any benefit, After looking at continuous withdrawal of deposits, erosion of net worth, and escalation asset quality issues RBI took the right step to prevent interest of depositor and financials market. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 227.34 points, Nifty at 12938.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 227.34 points, Nifty at 12938.25

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 227.34 points or 0.52% at 44180.05, and the Nifty was up 64.10 points or 0.50% at 12938.30 for the third straight session on November 18 supported by the auto and financial stocks. M&M, L&T, Bajaj Finserv and IndusInd Bank were the top Sensex-gainers. While losers included BPCL, HUL, Dr Reddy’s Labs, ITC and Titan Company. About 1496 shares have advanced, 1100 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index and Nifty PSU Bank index, up nearly 3 per cent each,.BSE MidCap index was up 1 per cent and the BSE SmallCap index was, up 0.8 per cent. Selling seen in the FMCG, IT and pharma names.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Shares Fall 5% After Govt receives EoI for divestment

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Shares Fall 5% After Govt receives EoI for divestment

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Shares of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) declined 5 per cent to ₹ 392.35 apiece on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Tuesday after the government said it received multiple bids for privatisation of the country's second-largest fuel retailer. In the past one-month oil marketing company BPCL share has surged 27 per cent. The sale is crucial for the government in order to meet its disinvestment target of Rs 2.1 trillion for the current fiscal year. The government has not revealed the number of bidders. The transaction advisors for the sale of government 52.98 per cent stake in Bharat Petroleum which is worth ₹ 47,430 crores have reported receiving "multiple expressions of interest", Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said. Strategic disinvestment of BPCL progresses, Now moves to the second stage after multiple expressions of interest have been received," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Twitter.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 314.73 points, Nifty at 12874.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 314.73 points, Nifty at 12874.20

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 314.73 points or 0.72% at 43,952.71, and the Nifty was up 93.90 points or 0.73% at 12,874.20 led by buying in financial counters Tata Steel, RIL, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank were top Sensex gainers, while HCL Technologies, BPCL, Hero MotoCorp, and ITC were top losers. About 1443 shares have advanced, 1181 shares declined, and 146 shares are unchanged. Nifty Metal and Nifty Bank indices rose over 2 per cent each. BSE midcaps outperform. India VIX was up over 2%. Selling seen in the energy, pharma and IT stocks.

Eicher Motors gains 9 per cent, hits 52-week record high

Eicher Motors gains 9 per cent, hits 52-week record high

Friday, November 13, 2020

Shares of Eicher Motors Ltd., the owner of Royal Enfield, hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 2,574 up 9 per cent on the BSE on Friday after the automaker declared its September quarter results..Eicher Motors on November 12 reported a 40 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 343.34 crore in the second quarter ended September 30. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 572.69 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal, Eicher Motors said in a regulatory filing. For the July-September quarter (Q2FY21), Eicher Motors’ total revenue from operations declined 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at Rs 2,134 crore as compared to Rs 2,192 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, due to a drop in volumes. The management said production levels are at 70,000 units/month now, while bookings number were encouraging at 1.25 lakh units, including 8,000 units for newly-launched Meteor. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty at 12719.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty at 12719.95

Friday, November 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 86 points or 0.20 % at 43443.00, and the Nifty was up 29 points or 0.23% at 12719.95 ahead of Muhurat trading. Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI were major gainers in the sensex pack, while losers include L&T, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra and M&M. The MidCap index rose 0.86 per cent to 15,876 levels while the SmallCap index advanced over 1 per cent to 15,639 points. Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Media settled in the green, rest of the indices ended in the red. India VIX fell over 4% to close below the 20 points mark. Markets will open for one hour on Saturday, November 14 for the auspicious "Muhurat Trading session, which will start at 06:15 pm and end at 07:15 PM

Nifty may touch 14,100 by December 2021

Nifty may touch 14,100 by December 2021

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Global brokerage firm Goldman Sachs and Nomura in a report dated November 11, has pegged Nifty50 target at 14,100 by December 2021and will be up 11 per cent from the current levels raising Indian Market as overweight on the back of strong capital flows. The reversal comes with foreign brokerages saying that earnings are likely to continue improving for the next two years after the sharp fall this year and a global recovery from the pandemic that jolted equity markets earlier this year. The foreign brokerage firm also highlighted that the market sentiment is high due to positive reports about the coronavirus vaccine. Nifty 50 has managed to chart its way to make fresh all-time highs repeatedly over the last few days. Goldman Sachs’ new target would see Nifty go another 11% from its current record high of 12,769 points. “We think the investment case for India has improved now, and upgrade it back to overweight,” Goldman Sachs said in a note. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 236.48 points, Nifty at 12690.80

Closing Bell:Sensex down 236.48 points, Nifty at 12690.80

Thursday, November 12, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 236.48 points or 0.54% at 43357.19, and the Nifty was down 58.40 points or 0.46% at 12690.80 even as FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced 12 measures under 'AtmanirbharBharat 3.0. SBI was the top loser followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank. While HUL, ITC, and L&T were top gainers. About 1531 shares have advanced, 1117 shares declined, and 185 shares are unchanged. Bank and metal other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.5 and 1.2 per cent each. India VIX was down over 6% on Thursday.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 316 points, Nifty at 12749.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 316 points, Nifty at 12749.15

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 316.02 points or 0.73% at 43593.67, and the Nifty was up 118.10 points or 0.93% at 12749.20 for eight-day amid broad-based buying seen in metal, pharma and auto sector. Tata steel was the major gainer followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and ITC. While Reliance was the top loser followed by IndusInd Bank, Titan Company, Asian Paints and Britannia Industries. About 1326 shares have advanced, 1196 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty PSU Bank index, other sectoral indices ended higher. The metal and pharma rose over 3 per cent each.

Bihar election result 2020:UPDATE

Bihar election result 2020:UPDATE

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

According to the latest trends, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Janata Dal (United, — is set to retain power in Bihar. The BJP is leading in 72 seats, while Nitish Kumar's JD(U) is ahead in 49 Assembly constituencies. If these trends hold, the NDA should be able to get past the magic figure of 122 in the 243-member House. Meanwhile, in the Mahagathbandhan fold, the Tejashwi Yadav-led Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is ahead in 66 seats and the Congress in 21. The counting of votes, which began at 8 am, is likely to continue late into the evening because of a staggering increase in the number of EVMs on account of the coronavirus pandemic. So far, 50 percent of the votes have been counted, according to the Election Commission of India. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 680.22 points, Nifty at 12631.10

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 680.22 points, Nifty at 12631.10

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 680.22 points or 1.60% at 43277.65, and the Nifty was up 170.10 points or 1.37% at 12631.10 on coronavirus vaccine hopes. Bajaj Finance and IndusInd Bank were top gainers followed by L&T, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC. Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, and Infosys were the top losers. About 1203 shares have advanced, 1457 shares declined, and 172 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.10 per cent lower while the BSE SmallCap index was down 0.48 per cent. Nifty IT was down 3.8 per cent, Nifty Pharma was down 4.3 per cent While Nifty Bank was up 3.9 per cent and Nifty Infra up 2 per cent.

India looks to rural sector to rescue virus-ravaged economy

India looks to rural sector to rescue virus-ravaged economy

Monday, November 9, 2020

India’s economy suffered badly by the pandemic is drawing energy from one of its rather unexpected engines: farmers. Business leaders, policymakers, and politicians alike are pinning hopes on the rural sector as bountiful rains have set the stage for another year of record crops. Higher disposable incomes with farmers are expected to boost demand from automobile to cement to gold jewelry. That contrasts with the urban areas, where companies are still struggling to boost their sales following the pandemic that has hit business activities, hurt demand, and caused labor shortage. The adverse impact of the world’s strictest lockdown in March continues to haunt, but the hinterland is holding out hope. Read more

Divi's Lab hits record high after Q2 result

Divi's Lab hits record high after Q2 result

Monday, November 9, 2020

Shares of The Hyderabad-based company Divi's Laboratories hit a record high of Rs 3,463, up 7 per cent on the BSE on Monday after the company reported a strong 45.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its net profit at Rs 520 crore mainly on account of robust sales. It had reported a profit of Rs 356.78 crore for the corresponding quarter last year. The company reported a 21% year-on-year rise in revenue at Rs 1,749.3 crore in the quarter ended September, according to an exchange filing. Consolidated total income of the company stood at Rs 1,762.94 crore for the quarter under consideration. It was Rs 1,492.60 crore for the same period a year ago, it added. For the current quarter, Divi’s Labs witnessed a forex loss of Rs 16 crore against a gain of Rs 13 crore. Global research firm Jefferies has upgraded the stock to buy and has raised the target to Rs 3,772 from Rs 3,159 per share. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 704 points, Nifty at 12461.05

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 704 points, Nifty at 12461.05

Monday, November 9, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 704.37 points or 1.68% at 42597.43, and the Nifty was up 197.50 points or 1.61% at 12461 for the sixth consecutive session and closed at the record high levels on November 9 supported by the positive global cues.ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Reliance Industries (RIL) were the major contributors to the Sensex's pack, While ITC, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Finserv were the top losers. About 1479 shares have advanced, 1155 shares declined, and 181 shares are unchanged. Bank and energy sector gained 2 per cent. Other sectoral indices ended in the green. The BSE MidCap index gained 1 per cent and the BSE SmallCap added 0.57 per cent.

Payments on WhatsApp go live in India

Payments on WhatsApp go live in India

Friday, November 6, 2020

WhatsApp pay owned by Facebook Mr. Zuckerberg can go live from Nov 5th using the homegrown, multibank Unified Payments Interface, its operator the National Payments Corporation of India said in a statement Thursday. While introducing a 30 per cent cap on the number of UPI transactions that can be processed by third-party apps like Google Pay, PhonePe and others. Also, payments are available now in 10 Indian regional language versions of the platform. The two decisions have the potential to change India’s digital payments landscape. While WhatsApp, which had one million people using its beta app, can extend the payments service to another 19 million users, the 30 per cent cap will provide a level playing field and prevent a monopoly from getting created on the UPI space. Read more

RBI Dy Governor calls for tighter regulations for large NBFCs

RBI Dy Governor calls for tighter regulations for large NBFCs

Friday, November 6, 2020

Newly-appointed deputy governor M Rajeshwar Rao today (6th November 2020) said larger non-banking finance companies (NBFC) should be regulated as strictly as banks in order to preserve financial stability, at the same time letting the other NBFCs enjoy the light-touch regulation for the sector. The sector can expect to witness a graded regulatory framework for NBFCs "calibrated in relation to their contribution to systemic significance.” This may include having a relook on the regulation of microfinance institutions, and curtailing the regulatory arbitrage enjoyed by certain NBFCs that are neither too big to cause systemic instability, nor small enough to be ignored. "NBFCs with significant externalities and which contribute substantially to systemic risks must be identified and subjected to a higher degree of regulation. One can also argue that the design of a prudential regulatory framework for such NBFCs can be Read more

US Presidential Election results 2020: Update

US Presidential Election results 2020: Update

Friday, November 6, 2020

Democratic party nominee Joe Biden is now racing ahead of US President Donald Trump in key states like Georgia and managed to narrow the gap in Pennsylvania. He continues to lead in Arizona and Nevada. Going by the current trend, the US elections 2020 appears to be inching closer toward the outcome. A candidate needs to win 270 electoral votes to capture the US presidency. While no winner has been declared yet and the results from key states are trickling in for one of the most bitterly fought elections in US history. In Michigan, the Trump campaign had sought to stop the counting of absentee ballots, while in Georgia it has alleged that even improper ballots are being counted. Yesterday(5th November 2020), America witnessed a range of protests from both pro-Trump and anti-Trump groups. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 552 points, Nifty at 12263.55

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 552 points, Nifty at 12263.55

Friday, November 6, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 552.90 points or 1.34% at 41893.06, and the Nifty was up 143.20 points or 1.18% at 12263.50 for 5th day lifted mainly by index heavyweight Reliance Industries and financials.RIL was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Bajaj-Auto, SBI, HDFC, M&M, ONGC, Bajaj Finsv and Maruti Suzuki. On the flip side, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India, Infosys and TCS were among top Sensex losers. About 1478 shares have advanced, 1106 shares declined, and 186 shares are unchanged. Nifty Financials index, up 0.8 per cent. Among sectors, buying seen in the bank, energy, IT and metal sectors, while FMCG and Pharma remained under pressure. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up 0.6 per cent, each.

When we might know US election results

When we might know US election results

Thursday, November 5, 2020

As of 4:50 p.m. on 4th November, six states that will decide the next president remained uncalled, as did a handful of Senate races that will determine who controls the chamber. In the presidential race, as of 4:50 p.m. Eastern time, it is not yet known who won Alaska (3 electoral votes), Arizona (11), Georgia (16), Nevada (6), North Carolina (15), or Pennsylvania (20). With three new calls — Michigan and Wisconsin for Joseph R. Biden Jr., and Maine’s Second Congressional District for President Trump — Mr. Biden has 253 confirmed electoral votes and would need 17 more to win. President Trump has 214 confirmed electoral votes and would need 56 more to win. Five Senate races were uncalled in four states: Alaska, Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina. A sixth race, in Maine, was called Wednesday afternoon for the Republican incumbent, Senator Susan Collins. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 724 points, Nifty at 12120.30

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 724 points, Nifty at 12120.30

Thursday, November 5, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 724.02 points or 1.78% at 41340.16, and the Nifty was up 211.80 points or 1.78% at 12120.30 due to-the-board buying and favourable global cues as Democrat candidate Joe Biden inched closer to the win in the US Presidential Elections 2020 SBI was the top Sensex gainer followed by Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finsv, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Titan Company and ITC. While losers were Hero MotoCorp and HDFC Life. Except for Nifty Realty, all the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 4.40 per cent.while Bank, Energy and Infra indices rose 2 per cent each. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added over 1.5 per cent each.Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 per cent

Jack Ma's blunt words just cost him $35 billion

Jack Ma's blunt words just cost him $35 billion

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Two weeks ago, Ma opined on China’s banking system at a high-profile financial forum in Shanghai, throwing himself into the eye of the storm. In that speech, apart from labeling the global banking Basel Accords as an “old people’s club,” Ma said “systemic risk” is not the issue in China. Rather, China’s biggest risk is that it “lacks a financial ecosystem.” Chinese banks are like “pawn shops”, where and guarantees are the hard currencies. As a result, some decided to go so big they are not allowed to fail. “As the Chinese like to say, if you borrow 100,000 yuan from the bank, you are a bit scared; if you borrow a million yuan, both you and the bank are a little nervous; but if you take a 1 billion yuan loan, you are not scared at all, the bank is,” Ma said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensen gains 355 points, Nifty at 11908.50

Closing Bell:Sensen gains 355 points, Nifty at 11908.50

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 355 points, or 0.88 per cent, higher at 40,616.14 while Nifty finished 95 points, or 0.80 per cent, up at 11,908.50 ahead of the US Presidential election outcome.IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex gainer followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries (RIL), Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), Power Grid Corporation of India, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel were among top Sensex loser. Nifty Pharma index up over 2 per cent. Nifty IT index was up 1.78 per cent, followed by Nifty Auto index. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.43 per cent higher at while the BSE SmallCap index settled at 14,883, up 0.33 per cent.

US Presidential Election results 2020 update

US Presidential Election results 2020 update

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The US Election 2020 result day is finally here. Even as ballots continued to be counted, US President Donald Trump alleged "fraud” in the presidential election, and declared himself the winner, without results to back up the claims. Trump said: “We were getting ready to win this election. Frankly, we did win this election.” The President called the process of counting mail-in ballots a fraud and alleged that the Democratic Party was trying to steal the election. He pledged to fight the results of the election in the Supreme Court.“ We will be going to the US supreme court. We want all voting to stop,” Trump said. Earlier, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered his brief remarks to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters in Delaware. Biden said he felt confident about winning Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, arguing that "it ain't over until every vote is counted until every ballot is counted." Read more

US presidential poll:Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win

US presidential poll:Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

As the race for US presidential poll enters the final lap global financial markets remain on the edge. Analysts say while predicting the election outcome is harder-than-ever, a victory for Democratic candidate Joe Biden will be good for emerging markets (EM), including India. Analysts believe what is more important for the markets is whether the elections will see a clear ‘sweep’, where the winning party also takes both chambers of the Congress. In such a scenario, more decisive policies could be pursued, in contrast to a situation where both chambers block each other and stall economic progress. Also, this would allow for a meaningful stimulus package that could become a catalyst for a stronger market. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 504 points, Nifty at 11813.50

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 504 points, Nifty at 11813.50

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 503.55 points or 1.27% at 40261.13, and the Nifty was up 144.30 points or 1.24% at 11813.50 ahead of the US presidential poll outcome. State Bank of India (SBI), Power Grid Corporation of India, Housing Development Finance Corporation, Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank and Titan Company were among other Sensex gainers. . NTPC was the top Sensex loser, followed by RIL, Nestle India, HCL Technologies, Infosys, HUL. About 1391 shares have advanced, 1215 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. India VIX dropped nearly 4 per cent to 24.2 levels. Barring Nifty Media and Nifty Realty indices, all the sectoral indices ended in the positive note.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.3-0.4 per cent.

HDFC Q2 result net profit tanks 28 per cent, beats market expectation

HDFC Q2 result net profit tanks 28 per cent, beats market expectation

Monday, November 2, 2020

Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) on Monday posted a net profit for the September quarter of FY21 which is 27.5 per cent less compared to the corresponding year. It reported a profit of Rs 2,870.12 crore against a Rs 2,360 crore estimate that analysts had made. It had reported a net profit of Rs 3,961.5 crore in the year-ago period. On a consolidated basis, the profit declined 53.15 per cent to Rs 5,035.41 crore from Rs 10,748.69 crore clocked in Q2FY20. Provisions worth Rs 436 crore has been set aside for the September quarter of FY21. It added that bottom line numbers are not comparable due to dividend income and profit on the sale of investments of Rs 323 crore. The figure stood at Rs 2,701 crore last year. The net interest income (NII) came in at Rs 3,647 crore, jumping 20.7 per cent YoY from Rs 3,021 crore. Read more

Is RIL's dream run at the bourses over?

Is RIL's dream run at the bourses over?

Monday, November 2, 2020

Shares of RIL slipped over 5 percent today(12nd November 2020) morning to Rs 1,948 levels - its three-month low - reacting to the September 2020 quarter numbers released post market hours on Friday. Its partly paid (PP) shares, too, were quoting nearly 10 percent lower and hit a low of Rs 1068.10 in intra-day deals on the BSE. Over the past few sessions, however, the stock has been range-bound and has not been able to stick at higher levels. So, is the dream run over or the rally have more steam left? Here's what charts say. The sentimental level of Rs 2,000 mark is crucial for the road ahead for this stock and will pave the way for the near-term sentiment. As of now, RIL has been trading in a narrow range amid buying and sell trades. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 143 points, Nifty at 11669.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 143 points, Nifty at 11669.15

Monday, November 2, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 143.51 points or 0.36% at 39,757.58, and the Nifty was up 26.80 points or 0.23% at 11,669.20.IndusInd bank was the most top gainer followed by ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) was the top Sensex loser followed by HCL Technologies and TCS. About 1080 shares have advanced, 1535 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index gained 4.5 per cent. The BSE MidCap index closed up 0.36 per cent while the SmallCap index tumbled 0.7 per cent. India Vix was up over 1% during the day. Among sectors Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma ended with losses while all others gained during the day.

BSE to consult SEBI on Future-Reliance deal after Amazon objection

BSE to consult SEBI on Future-Reliance deal after Amazon objection

Friday, October 30, 2020

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will consult the market regulator and seek clarifications from Future Retail and Reliance Industries about their $3.4 billion transactions, following Amazon's objection to the deal, an exchange source said. Amazon on Oct. 25 won an injunction from a Singapore arbitrator to halt Future's deal to sell retail assets to Reliance, arguing the Indian retailer group breached certain contract provisions it entered into last year in a separate deal with the U.S. firm. Both Indian firms reacted to the decision by saying they want to complete the deal "without any delay". Amazon has now written to capital markets regulator SEBI, as well as the BSE and the National Stock Exchange, to put the deal on hold in light of the arbitration order, two separate sources said. A BSE source said it will consult SEBI about its stance on the deal and the exchange later on Friday also plans to seek clarification from Future and Reliance Retail. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 136 points, Nifty at 11642.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 136 points, Nifty at 11642.40

Friday, October 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 135.78 points or 0.34% at 39614.07, and the Nifty was down 28.40 points or 0.24% at 11642.40 due to weak global cues. HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, NTPC, ONGC and Nestle were top Sensex gainers. While Power Grid, Maruti Suzuki India, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the top losers. About 1322 shares have advanced, 1222 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.62 per cent higher while the BSE SmallCap index down just 0.03 per cent. India VIX, rose 3 per cent to 24.7 levels. Except auto, bank and FMCG other sectoral indices ended higher.

India’s IT and pharma stocks: Winners and losers in India from US Vote

India’s IT and pharma stocks: Winners and losers in India from US Vote

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Investors in India will be watching closely information technology and pharma stocks as they await the outcome of next week’s US presidential election. Drugmakers and software exporters are the top performers in India’s $2.1 trillion equity market this year amid the pandemic. The result of the Nov. 3 vote could have a bearing on these companies through taxation, trade and immigration policies, and currency movements. More broadly, India is seen emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries in the Asia Pacific from the election, irrespective of the outcome, according to UBS Group AG. A UBS analysis of the potential impact on a dozen of the region’s biggest markets put India as a winner in each of their three chosen scenarios: a Biden and Democrat sweep, a Biden victory, and divided Congress, and a status quo Trump victory. The study, published last month, takes into account factors like trade and foreign policy, Federal Reserve policy, and fiscal spending on infrastructure. Read more

Yearly gold demand in 2020 can be the lowest since 1995 in India: WGC

Yearly gold demand in 2020 can be the lowest since 1995 in India: WGC

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The 2020 calendar year may turn out to be the worst year for gold demand in India since 1995. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), gold demand in India so far in CY20 stands at 252 tonnes, as compared to 496 tonnes in the same period last year. Even if October – December 2019 (Q4CY19) demand of 194 tonnes is added to the CY20 demand till now, the total demand for CY20 will be lower compared to CY19 total demand of 696 tonnes. As per WGC data, the calendar year 1995 was the worst with the yearly gold demand in India at 462 tonnes, which improved marginally to 511 tonnes in 1996, 547 tonnes in 2002, and 642 tonnes in 2009. Read more

Maruti Suzuki profit raises to 1 per cent at Rs 1372

Maruti Suzuki profit raises to 1 per cent at Rs 1372

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Indias largest Automaker, Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday reported a one per cent year-on-year growth in net profit at Rs 1,372 crore for the September quarter of FY21 against Rs 1,358.6 crore in the same period last year. This is a big update from the company considering it posted a loss of Rs. 249.4 crore for the first quarter of the current financial year ending in June 2020. Revenue rose 10% year-on-year to Rs 18,744 crore, compared with the Rs 19,137-crore estimate.Maruti's Q2 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) came in at Rs 1,933 crore while Ebitda margin for the quarter stood at 10.3 per cent, up to 86 basis points (bps) from 9.46 per cent in Q2FY20.“In Quarter 2, the performance improved on the back of some demand recovery and gradual improvement in supply conditions,” Maruti Suzuki said in a statement.Maruti sold 3.93 lakh units in July-September quarter reporting a massive 413 per cen growth over the previous quarter and 16 per cent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 172 points, Nifty at 11670.80

Closing Bell:Sensex down 172 points, Nifty at 11670.80

Thursday, October 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 172.61 points or 0.43% at 39,749.85, and the Nifty was down 58.80 points or 0.50% at 11,670.80 on weak global cues. Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the top gainers on Sensex while Titan Company, Tata Motors, Adani Ports and L&T were the top drags. About 1019 shares have advanced, 1542 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT and energy ended with gains, all other sectoral indices ended lower led by FMCG, pharma, metal and auto. BSE Smallcap index shed 0.5 per cent. India VIX gained over 3.5 per cent to 24 levels.

Indian economy's animal spirits soar

Indian economy's animal spirits soar

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The economy in India picked up speed in September as a revival in demand and business activity helped drive the nation toward recovery from the pandemic-induced slump. Five of the eight high-frequency indicators, including exports, tracked by Bloomberg News improved last month, while three were steady. That helped move the needle on a dial measuring the so-called ‘Animal Spirits’ to 5 from 4 in August -- a level arrived at by using the three-month weighted average to smooth out volatility in the single-month readings. Economists, including those at the Reserve Bank of India, attributed the recovery to pent-up demand after a strict lockdown imposed in March to contain the coronavirus outbreak hit the consumption of goods and services. While inventory re-stocking will underpin business activity in the coming months, the improvement might still not be enough to prevent Asia’s third-largest economy from contracting in the financial year to March 2021. Read more

Tata Motors Q2 result: Loss widens to Rs 314.5

Tata Motors Q2 result: Loss widens to Rs 314.5

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The country's largest commercial vehicle maker Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a consolidated loss of Rs 314.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30. The CNBC-TV18 poll has estimated Rs 1,290 crore loss. The company had reported a loss of Rs 216.56 crore in the September quarter of 2019. The auto major’s total revenue from operations dropped by 18.19 per cent to Rs 53,530 crore, from 65,431.95 crores a year ago. The company’s finance costs increased by Rs 114 crore to Rs 1,950 crore in the quarter due to higher gross borrowings. The company said its revenue in the last six months had been impacted as the group’s manufacturing plants and offices had to be closed down for a considerable period of time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company is monitoring the situation closely taking into account directives from the governments. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 376 points, Nifty at 11889.40

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 376 points, Nifty at 11889.40

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 376.60 points or 0.94% at 40,522.10, and the Nifty was up 121.60 points or 1.03% at 11,889.40 led by gains in financial and FMCG stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top gainer, followed by Nestle India, Asian Paints and Bajaj Finance. TCS, ONGC, Infosys were the top losers. About 1249 shares have advanced, 1354 shares declined, and 178 shares are unchanged. Nifty Private Bank index gained 3 per cent, While Nifty IT slipped 1 per cent. The BSE MidCap index gained 1.65 per cent while the BSE SmallCap index rallied 0.6 per cent. India VIX declined nearly 3 per cent to 22.19 levels. All other sectoral indices ended in the green, except Nifty IT and PSU Bank.

India, US sign landmark defence pact

India, US sign landmark defence pact

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

India and the United States today(27th Oct.2020) inked a landmark defence agreement that will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries. The signing of the long-negotiated Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) during the third edition of the 2+2 dialogue between the two strategic partners also signals further boosting of bilateral defence and military ties and it comes in the backdrop of India's tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held the talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark T Esper. Both sides were assisted by their top military and security officials. Read more

Muthoot Finance plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr through bonds

Muthoot Finance plans to raise Rs 2,000 cr through bonds

Monday, October 26, 2020

Gold loan company Muthoot Finance on Monday said it is looking to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through a public issue of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) for lending purposes. The proposed debenture issue will have a base issue size of Rs 100 crore with an option to retain oversubscription up to Rs 1,900 crores aggregating up to tranche limit of Rs 2,000 crore."The issue will open on October 27, 2020, and will close on November 20, 2020, with an option to close on such earlier date or an extended date as may be decided by the board of directors or NCD committee. The NCDs are proposed to be listed on BSE. The allotment will be on a first come first serve basis. The funds raised through this issue will be utilised primarily for lending activities, the company said. There are six investment options for Secured NCDs with monthly or annual interest payment frequency or on maturity redemption payments with coupon ranging from 7.15 per cent to 8 per cent per annum. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex tanks 540 points, Nifty at 11767.75

Closing Bell:Sensex tanks 540 points, Nifty at 11767.75

Monday, October 26, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 540 points or 1.33% at 40145.50, and the Nifty was down 162.60 points or 1.36% at 11767.80 due to the board sell-off and weak global cues. Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj-Auto, Reliance and M&M were top losers in the Sensex pack. while gainers were HDFC Life, Nestle, Kotak Mahindra, IndusInd Bank and L&T.About 986 shares have advanced, 1655 shares declined, and 171 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index tumbled 1.77 per cent while the BSE SmallCap index fell 0.88 per cent. Nifty Auto and Metal indices shed over 3 per cent each. On the NSE, all the sectoral indices ended in the red.

Amazon.com Inc. and RIL fight for dominance of India’s e-commerce space

Amazon.com Inc. and RIL fight for dominance of India’s e-commerce space

Monday, October 26, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. and RIL’s fight for dominance of India’s e-commerce space is turning into a face-off, with both sides battling over the assets of a supermarket chain that could be key to their wider ambitions. Ambani and Jeff Bezos want the stores and warehouses of Future Retail Ltd., which has penetrated Indian cities and small towns with sales of everything from grocery to fashion and electronics. Amazon, which owns a stake in a Future unit, and Reliance have in recent months made pacts with the Future Group, which they say are now being violated. Amazon wants to block Reliance’s purchase of Future’s brick-and-mortar assets because such a deal would give Ambani unparalleled dominance in the only billion-people economy open to foreign firms. Bezos has bet more than $6 billion on India, and Future’s assets will allow it to reach small towns that house key consumers in a market estimated to swell to $1 trillion.

Parliament's joint panel summons Facebook, Twitter

Parliament's joint panel summons Facebook, Twitter

Friday, October 23, 2020

A joint committee of Parliament today(23rd October 2020) issued summons to Facebook in order to seek its "oral evidence" on the issues of data protection and privacy. Twitter too is said to have been directed for an appearance next week. The joint committee led by BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi has 20 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha. The agenda of Friday's meeting read: "Oral evidence by the representatives of Facebook India Online Services Pvt Ltd on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019." However, the summon to Facebook and Twitter is strictly pertaining to the issue of citizen's personal data protection. The summons to Twitter assumes significance as these come close to the Centre's letter to the microblogging site's chief Jack Dorsey. Read more

Flipkart to acquire 7.8% stake in Aditya Birla Fashion

Flipkart to acquire 7.8% stake in Aditya Birla Fashion

Friday, October 23, 2020

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail entered into an agreement with Flipkart today(23rd Oct.2020) for a partnership that will see Flipkart infusing Rs 1,500 crore for a 7.8 percent stake in Aditya Birla Fashion. The agreement would involve the sale and distribution of various apparel brands, Aditya Birla Fashion said, along with providing pre-emption rights and right of first refusal to Flipkart for 1-5 years. Aditya Birla Fashion would issue 3.1 million preference shares to Flipkart at Rs 205 per share, it said in a BSE notification. Aneesh Roy, executive vice-president, research, Edelweiss, said the capital raise would further bolster Aditya Birla Fashion's balance sheet and accelerate growth. The partnership would also enable the company to strengthen its omnichannel presence. The promoter and promoter group companies of Aditya Birla Fashion would hold about 55.13 percent stake upon completion of the issuance. Read more

Bajaj Auto Q2 profit falls 19% to Rs 1,138 crore

Bajaj Auto Q2 profit falls 19% to Rs 1,138 crore

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Shares of a major two-wheeler Bajaj Auto fell 1 per cent to Rs.2983 after the company reported 18.84 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in net profit at Rs 1,138.20 crore for the quarter ended September 30, missing a CNBC-TV18 poll estimates which of Rs 1,212 crore. The auto major had reported Rs 1,402.42 crore profit for the corresponding quarter last year. Total revenue from operations declined 7.16 per cent YoY to Rs 7,155.86 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) dropped 0.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,266.2 crore, but margin expanded 110 bps YoY to 17.7 per cent in Q2 FY21. Operating profit of the company inched lower by 1 per cent to Rs 1,233 crore. As on September 30, 2020, the company's surplus cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 16,240 crore as against Rs 14,232 crore as on June 30, 2020, and Rs 14,322 crore as on March 31, 2020.Bajaj Auto sold 1,053,337 units in Q2FY21, down 10 per cent YoY, against 1,173,591 units in Q2FY20. Read more

Kovid-19 lockdown: Borrowers to get compound interest waiver for the six-month moratorium period

Kovid-19 lockdown: Borrowers to get compound interest waiver for the six-month moratorium period

Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Union Cabinet is understood to have given its go-ahead to the compound interest waiver for borrowers for the six-month moratorium period announced by the Reserve Bank, according to government sources. The government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court in a case concerning the moratorium, stating that it would waive interest on interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore for a select category of borrowers. The apex court has asked the government to present a clear plan on the scheme at the next hearing on November 2. The government will now inform the court about the approval from the Cabinet and subsequent directives in this regard. The Centre expects an expenditure of Rs 5,500-6,000 crore on the proposed waiver.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 148 points, Nifty at 11896.45

Closing Bell: Sensex down 148 points, Nifty at 11896.45

Thursday, October 22, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 148.82 points or 0.37% at 40558.49, and the Nifty was down 41.20 points or 0.35% at 11896.50 dragged by banks, pharma, and tech stocks. NTPC was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, ONGC, ITC and HUL. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank was the top loser, followed by ICICI Bank, Titan Company, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki. About 1412 shares have advanced, 1188 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index was the top sectoral loser down 1 per cent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading flat with a positive bias.IT and bank ended in the red while buying witnessed in the energy, metal and infra sectors.

No merit in relaxing 10% cap on single stock investment: Ajay Tyagi, chairman, Sebi

No merit in relaxing 10% cap on single stock investment: Ajay Tyagi, chairman, Sebi

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

SEBI sees no merit in increasing the 10 percent investment cap on a single stock for actively-managed mutual fund (MF) schemes. “The 10 percent cap is meant for diversification cap. Just because some scrip is outperforming doesn’t mean you raise the ceiling. That will be self re-enforcing that scrip has moved up and you are allowing higher investment in the same scrip. That doesn’t sound very logical. For the sake of diversification, the 10 percent ceiling is something which stays,” said Ajay Tyagi, chairman, Sebi while addressing the media at a market summit organised by industry body CII.

Bajaj Finance Q2 profit declines 36% YoY to Rs 965 crore

Bajaj Finance Q2 profit declines 36% YoY to Rs 965 crore

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Shares of Bajaj Finance was down 0.89 per cent at Rs 3,233 on Wednesday after the Company posted huge 35.94 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in net profit at Rs 964.88 crore for the quarter ended September 30 as the lender almost tripled provisions for bad loans as the coronavirus pandemic impacted demand for credit and borrowers’ ability to repay. Analysts in an ET NOW had projected the figure at Rs 1,037 crore. The Company had reported Rs 1,506 crore in the same period last year. Loan losses and provisions for the second quarter ended September 30, 2020, was ₹1,700 crore as against ₹594 crores in Q2 FY20. Consolidated assets under management rose to ₹137,090 crores as compared to ₹135,533 crores in the year-ago period.Net interest income of the NBFC increased 4 per cent YoY to Rs 4,165 crore which was better than the CNBC-TV18 poll estimates of Rs 3,711.7 crore. Total operating expenses for Q2 FY21 was down by 16% to ₹1,160 crores from ₹1,384 crores. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 162 points, Nifty at 11937.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 162 points, Nifty at 11937.65

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 162.94 points or 0.40% at 40707.31, and the Nifty was up 40.90 points or 0.34% at 11937.70 for the fourth day. PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Hindalco, GAIL and Tata Steel are the top gainers in the Sensex pack, While losers include Britannia, TCS, SBI Life Insurance, Hero MotoCorp and HDFC Life. About 1354 shares have advanced, 1269 shares declined, and 165 shares are unchanged. The BSE MidCap index gained 33 points or 0.23 per cent. While, the BSE SmallCap index closed at 14,900, up just 5 points. Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices ending the day in the red. On the flip side, Nifty Metal index gained 2.23 per cent followed by the bank, infra and energy indices.

HUL Q2 result : Net profit rises 9%to Rs 2,009 crore,announces interim dividend of Rs 14

HUL Q2 result : Net profit rises 9%to Rs 2,009 crore,announces interim dividend of Rs 14

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) share price fell over 2 per cent to Rs 2,133 apiece in intraday deals on BSE on Tuesday after the Company reported an 8.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in its net profit at Rs 2,009 crore for the second quarter of the current fiscal year (Q2FY21). The company had logged a profit of Rs 1,848 crore in the year-ago period. Total sales (revenue) of the company increased 16 per cent during the quarter to Rs 11,442 crore, against Rs 9,852 crore in the year-ago period. The board also declared an interim dividend of Rs 14 per share. The record date for the purpose of determining the entitlement for payment of the interim dividend is fixed as October 29, 2020. HUL’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter came at Rs 2,869 crore, which registered a 17 per cent on-year growth. Read more

Vedanta Resources CFR under review for downgrade: Moody's

Vedanta Resources CFR under review for downgrade: Moody's

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Moody's Investors Service placed Vedanta Resources Limited's B1 corporate family rating (CFR) under review for downgrade today(20th Oct.2020). Concurrently, Moody's has placed under review for downgrade the B3 ratings on the senior unsecured bonds issued by Vedanta and those issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vedanta Resources Finance II Plc, and guaranteed by Vedanta, affecting $4.2 billion in outstanding debt. The rating outlook was changed to ratings under review from negative. "The review follows an increase in refinancing risk and significant funding needs at the holding company level, following Vedanta Resources' failure to acquire the balance shareholding in key subsidiary Vedanta Limited that would have improved access to group cash," the report Kaustubh Chaubal, a Moody's vice president and senior credit officer as saying. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 112 points, Nifty at 11896.80

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 112 points, Nifty at 11896.80

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 112.77 points or 0.28% at 40544.37, and the Nifty was up 23.80 points or 0.20% at 11896.80. IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, LT, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints and Hindustan Unilever were top Sensex gainers. While losers included Britannia Industries, ONGC, GAIL, IOC and UPL.About 1344 shares have advanced, 1299 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT gained nearly 1.5 per cent followed by Pharma and auto, while Nifty PSU Bank slipped around 1.5 per cent. The BSE MidCap index ended 0.47 per cent higher at 14,775 levels while the BSE SmallCap index ended at 14,896, up 0.3 per cent. Energy, FMCG, metal and PSU bank indices closed in the red.

HDFC Bank shares gain after strong Q2 results

HDFC Bank shares gain after strong Q2 results

Monday, October 19, 2020

HDFC Bank shares gained 2.5 per cent to Rs 1,235 apiece on the BSE on Monday after the bank reported a healthy September quarter (Q2FY21) results. The bank reported an 18.4% on-year jump in net profit to Rs 7,513 crore compared to a net profit of Rs 6,344.9 crore in the quarter ended September 2019. The lender reported profit growth of 19.58 per cent in June and 17.71 per cent in the March quarter. It had posted a net profit of Rs 6,658.6 crore in the first quarter ended in June 2020. The lender reported a 17% year-on-year growth in its net interest income to Rs 15,774.4 crore in Q2FY21 from Rs 13,515 crore in Q2FY20. On the asset quality front, gross non-performing assets stood at 1.08% from 1.36% last quarter while net non-performing assets stood at 0.17% from 0.33% in the previous quarter. Provisions saw a decline of 5% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 3,704 crore. Read more

Major factors behind today's stock market rally

Major factors behind today's stock market rally

Monday, October 19, 2020

Today( 19th Oct 2020) almost all Sensex stocks opened higher on as investors went all out to buy amid renewed hopes of an early economic stimulus package from the US and a vaccine by year-end. In the last 12 sessions, bluechip indices have closed in the red for just one session, which outlines the one-way rally the the market has seen. HDFC twins were the biggest positive contributors during the first hours of the day. PSU stocks also saw some buying and were among the top gainers. "Nifty has good support at 11,650 and until we do not break that, we are in positive territory. The resistance on the the upside is at 12,050. If we are unable to move past either level convincingly, we would be range-bound and trading in this zone should be avoided. Stocks that look interesting for an up move include Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and Tata Steel," experts opinied.Some of the key factors for the rally are Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 448 points, Nifty at 11873.05

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 448 points, Nifty at 11873.05

Monday, October 19, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 448.62 points or 1.12% at 40431.60, and the Nifty was up 110.50 points or 0.94% at 11873 for the second straight day on Monday, mainly lifted by bank stocks. ICICI Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Axis Bank, Nestle India, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC, IndusInd Bank and HUL.On the contrary, Bajaj Auto and TCS were the top Sensex loser. Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki and Infosys were among other Sensex losers. About 1470 shares have advanced, 1150 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index was top sectoral gainer, up 4.17 per cent, While Nifty Pharma index fell 1.67 per cent.BSE MidCap index up 0.58 per cent while the BSE SmallCap index up 0.43 per cent. Among sectors, except pharma, IT and auto other indices ended in the green

HCL Tech Q2 profit rises 18.5% to Rs 3,142 crore, share price falls post Q2 result

HCL Tech Q2 profit rises 18.5% to Rs 3,142 crore, share price falls post Q2 result

Friday, October 16, 2020

HCL Technologies share price fell 4.4 % to Rs 821 apiece on BSE after the IT company announced July-September quarter results. HCL Tech Q2 net profit came at Rs 3,142 crore in July-September quarter, rising 18.5 per cent year on year and up 7.4 per cent on a sequential basis. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,651 crore in the corresponding period of the last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 6.1 per cent YoY to Rs 18,594 crore compared with Rs 17,528 crore sales the company reported in the year-ago quarter. The operating margin of the IT services provider improved 110 basis points sequentially to 21.6 per cent in the July-September period—a 22-quarter high. The dollar revenue growth stood at 6.4% at 2,507 million and the company posted constant currency revenue growth at 4.5 per cent. The company has also declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share of Rs 2 each for FY21. The company has signed 15 transformational deals in the quarter ended September 2020 Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 254 points, Nifty at 11762.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 254 points, Nifty at 11762.45

Friday, October 16, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 254.57 points or 0.64% at 39982.98, and the Nifty was up 82.10 points or 0.70% at 11762.50 on healthy buying in the financial counters. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Infosys. On the other side, HCL Tech shares were the top loser, followed by M&M, Reliance Industries (RIL), Asian Paints and Sun Pharma. About 1459 shares have advanced, 1135 shares declined, and 171 shares are unchanged. Barring Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices, all the sectoral indices ended in the positive territory today. Nifty Bank index too gained 2 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1 per cent each. India VIX declined nearly 2 per cent to 21.64 levels.

Christopher Wood hiked allocation to Indian equities in his Asia Pacific relative-return portfolio

Christopher Wood hiked allocation to Indian equities in his Asia Pacific relative-return portfolio

Friday, October 16, 2020

Christopher Wood, global head (equity strategy) at Jefferies in his latest note to investors, said that he has hiked allocation to Indian equities in his Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio by one percentage point and added two percentage points to the existing investment in HDFC in the Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio. At 2x 12-month forward adjusted book, compared with a five-year average forward price-to-book ratio (P/BV) of 2.6x, Wood feels HDFC’s valuation remains attractive. Among Indian stocks, besides HDFC, Wood also holds Reliance Industries (RIL), Maruti Suzuki, SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, DLF, and Cipla in his Asia ex-Japan thematic equity portfolio for long-only absolute-return investors. Read more

Tata Exlsi shares gains 5 percent on strong September quarter earnings

Tata Exlsi shares gains 5 percent on strong September quarter earnings

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Shares of design and technology services provider Tata Elxsi on Thursday rose by over 5 per cent and hit a record high of Rs 1,533.55 on the BSE in early trade on the stock exchange after the company reported a 58.3 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 78.8 crore for the September quarter. It had reported a net profit of Rs 49.8 crore in the year-ago period, The company's operational revenues grew 11.5 per cent YoY at Rs 430 crore from Rs 385.8 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. The company’s growth was driven by both its key businesses – Embedded Product Design (EPD) and Industrial Design & Visualisation (IDV). Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down1066 points, Nifty at 11680.35

Closing Bell:Sensex down1066 points, Nifty at 11680.35

Thursday, October 15, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,066.33 points or 2.61% at 39728.41, and the Nifty was down 290.60 points or 2.43% at 11680.40 as governments across Europe tightened restrictions to battle an accelerating second wave of Covid-19 infections. Asian Paints, Coal India Hero MotoCorp and JSW Steel were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI. About 802 shares have advanced, 1797 shares declined, and 145 shares are unchanged. The volatility index jumped over 9 per cent to 22.05 levels. BSE MidCap index slipped 1.75 per cent and the BSE SmallCap index fell 1.45 per cent.

Chasing market momentum has pitfalls

Chasing market momentum has pitfalls

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Trying to chase market momentum many a time, end up burning your fingers. That is exactly what has just happened to small investors in at least nine BSE500 stocks. Retail investors, defined as those investing up to Rs 2 lakh in the shares in a company, bought so much into those nine companies during the September quarter that their combined stake in them rose by 200-700 basis points in three months. A 28-115 percent rally on such of these stocks in the June quarter seems to have drawn the investors to these counters. None of the stocks has delivered positive returns since June 30. Data showed small retail investors hiked stakes in Indiabulls Housing Finance by 432 basis points to 16.02 percent in September quarter from 11.7 percent in June quarter, following a 115 percent rally on the stock in June quarter. But the stock is down 27 percent since then. Read more

SBI Card share price hits fresh 52-week high on festive season offers, stock up 4%

SBI Card share price hits fresh 52-week high on festive season offers, stock up 4%

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Shares of SBI Cards and Payments gained 4 per cent and hit a new high of Rs 892 on the BSE on Wednesday in an otherwise weak market. The company said it has kick-started festive season offers in line with the changing shopping trends and customers will be offered discounts as well as cashback across a host of brands. With over 1,000 offers across 2,000 cities, SBI Card aspires to bring customers rewarding shopping experience on their festive season purchases, The festive offers that started from Oct.1 will run till Nov. 15, 2020. Offers are available nationally across marquee brands such as Amazon, Brand Factory, Croma, Caratlane, Fabindia, FirstCry, Grofers, Home centre, Samsung Mobile, Lloyds, More Hypermarket, More Supermarket, Pantaloons and Tata Cliq. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 169.23 points, Nifty at 11971.05

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 169.23 points, Nifty at 11971.05

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

At Close, the Sensex was up 169.23 points or 0.42% at 40794.74, and the Nifty was up 36.50 points or 0.31% at 11971 for the 10th straight day. Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance were the top index gainers, followed by ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel. On the other hand, NTPC, ONGC, and Tech Mahindra were the top losers. About 1202 shares have advanced, 1439 shares declined, and 160 shares are unchanged. India VIX slipped nearly 2.5 per cent to 20.21 levels. Among sectors, except the bank, FMCG and metal other indices ended in the red. BSE Smallcap Index ended marginally lower and Midcap index gained 0.5 per cent.

Indian economy to bounce back with 8.8% growth in 2021 after contracting by 10.3% in 2020

Indian economy to bounce back with 8.8% growth in 2021 after contracting by 10.3% in 2020

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday (13th October 2020) slashed the growth forecast for India saying that the country’s economy will contract 10.3% in FY21, the third steepest decline after Spain and Italy, and the sharpest fall among emerging markets and developing countries. This is the second downgrade for India by IMF after it reversed its forecast of 1.9% growth in April to a 4.5% contraction in June for 2020-21. The economies of Spain and Italy are seen shrinking by 12.8% and 10.6%, respectively. IMF’s forecast for the Indian economy is gloomier than the Reserve Bank of India’s projection of a 9.5% contraction in the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the full fiscal. The economy shrank an unprecedented 23.9% in the June quarter. Last week, the World Bank said the situation in India is worse than ever, forecasting the country’s economy will shrink 9.6% in FY21, much steeper than the 3.2% fall estimated by IMF in June. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 32 points, Nifty at 11934.50

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 32 points, Nifty at 11934.50

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 31.71 points or 0.08% at 40625.51, and the Nifty was up 3.50 points or 0.03% at 11934.50. IT majors HCL Tech and Infosys were the top index gainers followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Reliance Industries Limited. Titan, Sun Pharma, and ICICI Bank, SBI and Bajaj Finance were the top losers. About 1129 shares have advanced, 1459 shares declined, and 177 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.4 per cent. On the sectoral front, buying seen in the energy, IT, metal, while selling witnessed in the auto, bank, FMCG and pharma indices.

Jio and Airtel ring in active vs inactive subscriber battle

Jio and Airtel ring in active vs inactive subscriber battle

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Reliance Jio’s falling share of active customers or Visitor Location Register (VLR), against Bharti Airtel's growing numbers, is now a highly discussed point in telecom circles. VLR denotes subscribers who are active on the network, can send or receive calls, don’t have their mobile switched off, and are not outside the coverage area. For some investors and analysts, Reliance Jio’s lower figure is definitely concerning, according to sources. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) data for June released last month, Reliance Jio and Airtel had more or less the same number of VLRs (311 million). But a huge difference was spotted between the two rivals in their respective percentage share of active customers to their total subscriber base. This includes active and inactive customers and is also known as the Home Location Register (HLR). The percentage is known as the VLR ratio. Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman's consumption boost of Rs 1 lakh crore to Indian Economy

Nirmala Sitharaman's consumption boost of Rs 1 lakh crore to Indian Economy

Monday, October 12, 2020

FM Nirmala Sitharaman today (12th Oct.2020) announced measures to stimulate consumer spending and capital expenditure that would generate demand of Rs 1 lakh crore, including the private sector, and in turn, help the growth of gross domestic product (GDP). A leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme and special festive advance scheme for government employees are expected to generate additional consumer demand of Rs 36,000 crore, the government said, pegging the numbers on conservative estimates. Capital expenditure by Centre and states is likely to generate demand of about Rs 37,000 crore. “Given that private-sector spending through LTC tax benefit would be at least Rs 28,000 crore, we estimate total demand boost due to today's measures to be more than Rs 1 lakh crore,” Sitharaman said, after elaborating on the measures. Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman announces Special Festival Advance and LTC cash voucher to government employees

Nirmala Sitharaman announces Special Festival Advance and LTC cash voucher to government employees

Monday, October 12, 2020

The Finance Minister announced LTC cash voucher scheme ahead of the festive season to boost demand. Additionally, Sitharaman has also announced a one-time Rs 10,000 interest-free festival advance for central government employees through the Special Festival Advance Scheme to increase consumer spending to spur demand in the economy. As part of the announcement, central government employees who get Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for their travels will get an equivalent of the amount even without travelling. They could use the allowance to make purchases of their choice. This will apply to the purchase of goods that attract 12 per cent GST or more and can be spent on buying goods worth three times the fare and equal to the cash encashment. The spending will have to be done by digital mode only. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 84 points, Nifty at 11930.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 84 points, Nifty at 11930.95

Monday, October 12, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 84.31 points or 0.21% at 40593.80, and the Nifty was up 16.80 points or 0.14% at 11931 for 8th straight day. ITC, State Bank of India, and Power Grid were the top Sensex gainers. While Tata Steel, ONGC, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel and Titan were top losers. About 927 shares have advanced, 1713 shares declined, and 184 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, except IT and pharma other sectoral indices ended in the red.BSE Midcap was trading with losses while BSE Smallcap was trading flat with a positive bias.

BSE listed companies' market-cap hits record high

BSE listed companies' market-cap hits record high

Friday, October 9, 2020

The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies touched a new high of Rs 160.68 trillion today(9th Oct.2020), led by RIL, information technology (IT), and pharmaceutical stocks. Investor wealth of BSE-listed firms, measured by market capitalisation (m-cap), saw a previous record high of Rs 160.57 trillion, scaled on January 17, 2020. At 02:40 pm, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex traded at 40,526 points. The index is just 4 percent away from its all-time high level of 42,273.87, touched on January 20, 2020. The S&P BS Sensex, however, ended the day at 40,509 levels - up 327 points, 0.8 percent. On the other hand, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap index are over 20 percent away from their respective record high levels hit during January 2018.

Update on Vedanta delisting

Update on Vedanta delisting

Friday, October 9, 2020

The metals major is about to close a 5-day reverse book building process today (Oct. 9) in which public shareholders have already tendered 137.1 crores of the total 169.73 crore shares held by them, against the minimum requirement of 134 crore shares taking the promoter shareholding to above the 90% threshold required for a successful delisting. Shares of the company closed 3.83 per cent higher at Rs 122.10 on Friday, Of the 137 crore shares, more than 69 crore shares tendered up to Rs 155 per share, 21 crore at Rs 160 per share and 31.80 crore at Rs 320 per share. The Bombay Stock Exchange has extended the bidding till 7 pm today as some of the retail shareholders reportedly faced trouble in tendering shares. The discovered price on account of the reverse book building process will be announced soon. It is the price at which the promoter shareholding reaches 90% of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of the company. Read more

RBI keeps policy rates unchanged and will run 'accommodative' stance

RBI keeps policy rates unchanged and will run 'accommodative' stance

Friday, October 9, 2020

The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept policy rates unchanged, and the governor assured that the worst was possibly over for the economy and it can now hope for a steady recovery towards pre-pandemic growth rates. The newly-appointed six-member MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate at 4 percent, and said the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate in 2020-21 could be a negative 9.5 percent, with “risks tilted to the downside.” The stance of the policy would remain “accommodative,” for “as long as necessary – at least during the current financial year and into the next year – to revive growth on a durable basis and mitigate the impact of Covid-19 while ensuring that inflation remains within the target going forward,” RBI governor Shaktikanta Das in his streamed monetary policy address today(9th Oct.2020) morning. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 326 points, Nifty at 11914.20

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 326 points, Nifty at 11914.20

Friday, October 9, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 326.82 points or 0.81% at 40509.49, and the Nifty was up 79.60 points or 0.67% at 11914.20 for the seventh-day post-RBI MPC meet. Axis Bank, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, L&T, ONGC and IndusInd Bank were among other gainers. On the flip side, Sun Pharma, Asian Paint, Nestle India, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel were top Sensex losers. About 1216 shares have advanced, 1426 shares declined, and 164 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index jumped over 3 per cent, followed by Nifty Financial Services and Nifty IT indices. Among sectors, bank, infra, IT indices ended in the green, while selling witnessed in the FMCG, auto, metal and pharma indices.

Infosys to acquire Blue Acorn iCi for up to $125M

Infosys to acquire Blue Acorn iCi for up to $125M

Thursday, October 8, 2020

IT major Infosys said on Thursday that it will acquire US-based analytics company Blue Acorn iCi for up to $125 million. In a regulatory filing, Infosys said that the move further strengthens its end-to-end customer experience offerings and demonstrates its continued commitment to helping clients navigate their digital transformation journey. Blue Acorn iCi brings to Infosys significant cross-technology capabilities through the convergence of customer experience, digital commerce, analytics, and experience-driven commerce services, it said. It also said that the cost of acquisition would be up to $125 million including management incentives and bonuses. The acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of FY 2021, subject to customary closing conditions."The Blue Acorn iCi acquisition is another important turning point in Infosys' journey to build capabilities relevant to the digital importance of our clients and assert our commitment to the Adobe ecosystem. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps over 304 points for the 6th Day, Nifty closes at 11834.60

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps over 304 points for the 6th Day, Nifty closes at 11834.60

Thursday, October 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 303.72 points or 0.76% at 40182.67, and the Nifty was up 95.70 points or 0.82% at 11834.60. Tata Consultancy Services was top Sensex gainer, followed by HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel and HUL.On the flip side, ONGC was top Sensex loser, followed by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Asian Paints, ITC, Bajaj Auto, Power Grid Corporation of India and Titan Company. About 1215 shares have advanced, 1419 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT index, up 4 per cent followed by the pharma and bank, while selling seen in the energy and FMCG stocks. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap index were both trading half a per cent higher.

RRVL likely to divest only 10-15% stake

RRVL likely to divest only 10-15% stake

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL) is expected to divest only a small stake of 10-15 percent in its retail holding company, the proceeds of which will be used to fund acquisitions such as the retail and wholesale business of Future Group and others. As part of its initial and ongoing fund-raising exercise, RRVL has already divested an 8.48 percent stake to a bevy of private equity funds for Rs 37,710 crore. The 10-15-per cent divestment, say sources, will not include strategic investors but only private equity (PE) and sovereign funds. The strategy, according to these sources, is clearly different from the massive fund-raising exercise it undertook in Jio Platforms, where it sold 32.97 percent stake to a clutch of 13 investors for Rs 152,055 crore.

Centre approves 16 proposals to fetch Rs 11,000-crore additional investments in electronics manufacturing

Centre approves 16 proposals to fetch Rs 11,000-crore additional investments in electronics manufacturing

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The Centre yesterday(6thOct.2020) approved 16 proposals from marquee brands, including makers of Apple devices, under two new flagship schemes, in a move expected to fetch Rs 11,000-crore additional investments in local electronics manufacturing. In turn, this would imply production worth Rs 10.5 trillion over the next five years, giving a fillip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India and Atma Nirbhar Bharat schemes. A statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that of the total, Rs 6.5 trillion worth of electronic goods will be exported by 2025 under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) plan. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 304 points for 5th day, Nifty at 11738.85

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 304 points for 5th day, Nifty at 11738.85

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 304.38 points or 0.77% at 39,878.95, and the Nifty was up 76.50 points or 0.66% at 11,738.90. Top BSE Sensex gainers include ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Reliance Industries Ltd, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Nestle India, Titan Company, Bajaj-Auto. Bajaj Finance was the top loser, followed by Bajaj Finsv, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank and SBI. About 1040 shares have advanced, 1584 shares declined, and 200 shares are unchanged. Nifty Financial Services index was down 0.84 per cent, Nifty Private Bank index fell 0.80 per cent while the Nifty Metal index dropped half a per cent. While Nifty FMCG index was up 0.75 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended lower. On the sectoral front, auto, infra, IT and FMCG indices ended in the green, while selling witnessed in the metal, pharma and energy sectors.

Tata Motors share price rallies more than 8% as JLR's Q2 sales grow 53% QoQ

Tata Motors share price rallies more than 8% as JLR's Q2 sales grow 53% QoQ

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Shares of Tata Motors jumped more than 8 per cent to Rs 145.7 on the BSE on Tuesday after Jaguar Land Rover's retail sales in the September quarter grew over 50 per cent from sales in the previous quarter. Retail sales for the quarter ended September 30 were 1.13 lakh units, up 53. 33 per cent from 74,067 units sold in the previous quarter. The automaker on October 1 reported a 5.09 per cent increase in total sales to 1,10,379 units in the second quarter of the current fiscal. The company sold 1,05,031 vehicles in the same period last fiscal. In an exchange filing, Tata Motors said that Jaguar Land Rover retail sales for the three-month period to 30 September 2020 were significantly improved from sales in the preceding quarter but continue to be impacted by Covid-19. Retail sales were still down 11.9 per cent from pre-COVID levels a year ago, the company said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty at 11662.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty at 11662.40

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 600.87 points or 1.54% at 39574.57, and the Nifty was up 159 points or 1.38% at 11662.40 lifted mainly by bank and auto stocks.HDFC was the top Sensex gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, M&M, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank. Tata Steel shares fell the most, followed by Nestle India, L&T, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries (RIL) and Infosys. About 1488 shares have advanced, 1165 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index gained 2.01 per cent and Nifty Financial Services was up 2.80 per cent. The BSE MidCap gained 0.70 per cent, while the BSE SmallCap index was up 0.60 per cent. Barring Nifty FMCG index, Nifty Metal index, pharma and energy all the sectoral indices were trading in positive territory.

external members of RBI'S monetary policy committee appointed

external members of RBI'S monetary policy committee appointed

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

The government has appointed Jayanth Varma who is a professor in the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Ashima Goyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council of Prime Minister, and Shashanka Bhide, senior advisor at National Council for Applied Economic Research as external members of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee. 1. Jayanth Varma is a known expert in financial markets. He is currently a professor at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, and teaches courses in the capital market, fixed income, alternative investment, and corporate finance. He has been the dean of IIM for three years. Prior to this, he was a full-time member of the market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India for a year. This is after completing his three years stint at Sebi as a part-time member. Prof. Varma, who is also a qualified cost accountant awarded a gold medal for scholastic performance from the IIM. Read more

Govt's key reforms fail to gain traction

Govt's key reforms fail to gain traction

Monday, October 5, 2020

Delay in appointing a new central bank committee to decide interest rates is just the latest of govt’s key economic reforms that are failing to gain traction during the nation’s worst crisis in decades. Three of its major policies -- the goods and services tax, a bankruptcy and insolvency law, and the Monetary Policy Committee -- have been mired in problems since the Covid-19 outbreak upended economic activity. The central govt has delayed payments it promised India’s 28 states as compensation under the new consumption tax regime, increasing tension between the two tiers of government. The bankruptcy law has been suspended, frustrating the loan recovery efforts of lenders already saddled with one of the world’s worst bad-loan problems. And on top of that, the government didn’t appoint members to the central bank’s MPC in time for its scheduled policy decision last week, delaying possible stimulus that the economy desperately needs.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 276 points, Nifty at 11503.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 276 points, Nifty at 11503.35

Monday, October 5, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 276.65 points or 0.71% at 38973.70, and the Nifty was up 86.40 points or 0.76% at 11503.40 mainly lifted by information technology (IT) stocks and private sector lenders such as HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. TCS was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and IndusInd Bank. On the flip side, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Power Grid Corporation of India, RIL and Bajaj-Auto were the top Sensex losers. About 1461 shares have advanced, 1213 shares declined, and 173 shares are unchanged. the volatility index, India VIX, shot up 7.67 per cent. Nifty IT index, up 3.47 per cent. Buying witnessed in the IT, metal, pharma, FMCG and banking stocks, while infra and energy indices ended in the red.

Centre, RBI gets a week to file affidavits in Loan moratorium case

Centre, RBI gets a week to file affidavits in Loan moratorium case

Monday, October 5, 2020

The Supreme Court today(5th Oct.2020) adjourned the hearing in the loan moratorium case to October 13. The bench granted an additional week's time to the government to file the affidavit recounting the guidelines, notifications, and circulars that have been taken by the RBI and Union government. The development comes as the Centre is set to formulate a scheme to waive compound interest for small borrowers during the six-month moratorium period, which may come at a cost of Rs 5,000-7,000 crore. The government, during the hearing, submitted a Cabinet note to the apex court following its approval. Read more

Govt ready for waiver of the compounding of interest for small borrowers during moratorium

Govt ready for waiver of the compounding of interest for small borrowers during moratorium

Saturday, October 3, 2020

The central government is ready to bear the burden of an interest waiver for small borrowers as the estimated impact of the move on the entire banking system would otherwise be Rs 6 trillion, the finance ministry told the Supreme Court yesterday(2nd Oct.2020). “After careful consideration and weighing all possible options, the Union government has decided to continue the tradition of handholding the small borrowers. The government, therefore, has decided that the relief on waiver of compound interest during the six-month moratorium period shall be limited to the most vulnerable category of borrowers,” an affidavit submitted by the department of financial services (finance ministry) on Friday stated. Read more

Multiplex Shares Rally 17 % After Government Allows Cinemas To Operate With 50% Seating

Multiplex Shares Rally 17 % After Government Allows Cinemas To Operate With 50% Seating

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Shares of multiplex operators like Inox Leisure and PVR rallied up to 17 per cent on the BSE on Thursday after the government allowed cinema halls to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity under 'Unlock 5' rules released by the Home Ministry from October 15 outside containment zones adhering to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Following the government's order - PVR shares rallied as much as 14 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹ 1,395 and Inox Leisure surged as much as 18 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹ 318.20. About 9,500 theatres have remained shut since the nationwide coronavirus lockdown started in late March. Movie industry representatives in Bollywood have said it would take at least two years for them to recover financially from the pandemic, putting tens of thousands of jobs at risk. Many big-budget Bollywood movies have been getting pushed to the next fiscal year, as falling box-office collections made production houses face a liquidity crunch. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 629 points, Nifty at 11416.95

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 629 points, Nifty at 11416.95

Thursday, October 1, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 629 points or 1.65 per cent, higher at 38,697.05 and Nifty ended 169 points, or 1.51 per cent, up at 11,416.95 endings near the day’s high amid across-the-board buying. IndusInd Bank shares jumped 12.5% followed by Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Tech Mahindra. Only ITC, NTPC, Reliance, Titan, and ONGC ending the day in red with marginal losses. The volatility index, India VIX, slipped nearly 6.5 per cent to 18.27 levels. BSE Midcap index closed 0.73 per cent up while the BSE Smallcap index settled 0.69 per cent up. Among the sectoral indices, BSE Energy and Consumer Durables ended with mild losses. BSE Bankex index jumped almost 4 per cent while Finance rose over 3 per cent.

Covid-19 crisis:Unlock 5.0 has been set in motion in India

Covid-19 crisis:Unlock 5.0 has been set in motion in India

Thursday, October 1, 2020

In India unlock 5.0 has been set in motion from today(1st Oct.2020). The new set of guidelines aims to further open up economic activities. Last month the MHA allowed metro rails to resume, allowed functions and gatherings of up to 100 people, allowed bars and pubs to open and removed all interstate and intrastate movement restrictions. However, education institutions were told to remain closed, cinemas and entertainment parks were kept shut, and international travel too, except as permitted by the MHA, remained suspended. What are the major changes expected in unlock:5? Read more

India records current account surplus of $19.8 bn in Q1-2020-21

India records current account surplus of $19.8 bn in Q1-2020-21

Thursday, October 1, 2020

The current account balance (CAB) of India recorded a surplus of $19.8 billion (3.9 percent of GDP) in Q1 of 2020-21. This contrasts with a deficit of $ 15 billion (2.1 percent of GDP) in April-June 2019 (Q1Fy20). The surplus in April-June 2020 (Q1Fy21) comes on top of a surplus of $0.6 billion (0.1 percent of GDP) in the preceding quarter (Q4 Fy20), said the Reserve Bank of India in a statement. The surplus was due to a sharp contraction in the trade deficit to $10 billion, as the country’s merchandise imports declined sharply relative to exports on a year-on-year basis. Net services receipts remained stable, primarily on the back of earnings from computer services. Private transfer receipts, comprising broadly remittances by Indians working overseas, amounted to $ 18.2 billion--a decline of 8.7 percent from their level a year ago.

All 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition conspiracy case acquitted

All 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition conspiracy case acquitted

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

A special court today(30th Sept.2020) acquitted all 32 accused, including former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani, in the demolition of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. "The accused tried to stop the demolition," said special CBI judge Surendra Kumar Yadav in Lucknow. The court said the demolition was not planned and some members of the crowds impulsively attacked the structure. “The court has said that there is no legal evidence to prove the charges. The court also did not find any evidence of a conspiracy,” I B Singh, a lawyer for one of the accused, told. The judge also said the Hindu activists who tore down the 16th-century mosque were "anti-social elements", according to NDTV.com. Read more

Google India to launch 'Namaste Digital' show on DD to empower SMBs

Google India to launch 'Namaste Digital' show on DD to empower SMBs

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Google India on Wednesday said that it will launch a new show in partnership with Doordarshan named as Namaste Digital as part of its new multi-pronged effort to assist small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) steer the challenging economic environment. The "Namaste Digital" show will provide as a mass media programme for SMBs to learn about the Internet and help them grow their business, Google said. Keeping the needs of different businesses in mind, Google has also associated with Zoho and Instamojo to help small and medium businesses build a digital presence. and delivery services providers Dunzo and Swiggy to fast track the onboarding process, with both partners committing to provide additional support to small businesses to start accepting orders online and enable delivery logistics. Under the new initiative, small businesses will be able to create business websites using Zoho inventory and sell online through Zoho Commerce for free till March 31, 2021. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 94 points, Nifty at 11247.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 94 points, Nifty at 11247.55

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 94.71 points or 0.25% at 38067.93, and the Nifty was up 25.10 points or 0.22% at 11247.50 lifted mainly by FMCG and pharma stocks. Nestle India, Titan Company, Tech Mahindra, and Asian paints were top gainers. Tata Steel, BPCL, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank and Power Grid were the worst performing Sensex constituents. About 1196 shares have advanced, 1370 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. The Nifty FMCG index, up over 1 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes ended 0.05 per cent and 0.04 per cent higher, respectively. The mixed trend seen among the sectoral indices with FMCG, IT and pharma ended in the green, while metal, energy and infra sectors finished lower. Volatility slipped 0.42% during the day.

Walmart in talks to invest $25 bn in Tata Group's 'super app

Walmart in talks to invest $25 bn in Tata Group's 'super app

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Walmart is in talks with Tata Group for a potential investment of up to $25 billion in a proposed super app. As per discussions reported between the two companies, the super app could be launched as a joint venture between Tata and Walmart, leveraging on the synergies between Tata's e-commerce business and Flipkart, Walmart's e-commerce unit, according to the report. The news comes as Reliance Industries Ltd, controlled by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, raised over $20 billion from investors including Facebook, Alphabet's Google, KKR & Co and Silver Lake Partners by selling stakes in its digital business Jio Platforms. The super app, which is scheduled to be launched in India in December or January, will bring together Tata's consumer business under one channel offering a wide range of products in the retail space, Mint said. Tata's consumer businesses include watch and jewellery brand Titan and fashion retail chain, Trent. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat amid high volatility, Nifty at 11222.40

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat amid high volatility, Nifty at 11222.40

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 8.41 points or 0.02% at 37,973.22, and the Nifty was down 5.10 points or 0.05% at 11,222.40 after fluctuating between gains and losses. Ultratech Cement was the top gainer followed by TCS, JSW Steel, Hero MotoCorp and Tata Steel. While losers included ONGC, IndusInd Bank, UPL, Power Grid Corp and Axis Bank. Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 per cent. About 1170 shares have advanced, 1406 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Buying witnesses in the metal, IT and auto sectors, while the bank, FMCG, infra, pharma and energy indices ended in the red. The S&P BSE MidCap index up 0.12 per cent while the S&P BSE SmallCap down 0.02 per cent.

Beware! time bomb ticking in stock markets:Jim Rogers

Beware! time bomb ticking in stock markets:Jim Rogers

Monday, September 28, 2020

The next decade is going to be tough for global investors, Legendary investor Jim Rogers believes. In an interaction with ETNOW, he said the worst of his lifetime is yet to come, which will take a huge toll on many of the hyped-up stocks. Commenting on the ongoing trend, where expensive stocks are getting more expensive and cheap ones are getting cheaper, he said this always happens towards the end of a bull market, as people think they are safe, and thereafter, you have a blow-off in the market. “That is what happens now. This is a sign that this bull market is getting very old. Several hyped-up stocks are likely to crash when the next bear market comes,” he said. Read more

RBI postpones September’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, new dates to be announced shortly

RBI postpones September’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, new dates to be announced shortly

Monday, September 28, 2020

The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), for the penultimate policy review for 2020, which was scheduled for 29 September, 30 September, and 1 October 2020 has been rescheduled. The revised dates will be notified later, RBI said. The Reserve Bank is required to conduct at least four meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee in a year. The central bank didn’t give any reason, but the external members for the MPC have not been appointed by the government. This may have forced the central bank to defer the meetings. Even as weak demand hurts the economy, the RBI had refrained from cutting the benchmark lending rate, leaving the rate unchanged at 4 per cent in the last MPC meeting. However, it continued to maintain the accommodative stance in the wake of weak growth numbers and the adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 593 points, Nifty at 11227.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 593 points, Nifty at 11227.55

Monday, September 28, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 592.97 points or 1.59% at 37981.63, and the Nifty was up 177.20 points or 1.60% at 11227.50 amid broad-based buying. IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India, ONGC, ICICI Bank and Sun Pharma. On the flip side, HUL, Infosys and Nestle India were the losers on the Sensex pack. About 1888 shares have advanced, 763 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media index was the top sectoral gainer, up 4.77 per cent. Nifty Bank index jumped 3.26 per cent while the Nifty FMCG index gained 0.85 per cent. On the sectoral front, all the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 2 per cent each.

Advanced Enzyme stock gains 33% in 2 days as Nalanda India picks up stake

Advanced Enzyme stock gains 33% in 2 days as Nalanda India picks up stake

Friday, September 25, 2020

Shares of agricultural products company Advanced Enzyme Technologies rallied 13 per cent to Rs 317 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the early morning trade on Friday touching new 52 weeks high and surging over 33 per cent in the last 2 days, after foreign portfolio investor (FPI) bought nearly 4 per cent stake in the company via the open market. Nalanda India Equity Fund has bought 41,90,491 equity shares in Advanced Enzyme Technologies (representing 3.75 per cent of the total paid-up equity) for Rs 111 crore, at Rs 263.8 per share. Advanced Vital Enzymes Private Limited sold 3 million equity shares at a price of Rs 265 per share on the NSE. Advanced Enzyme Technologies in annual report 2019-20 said it may benefit from an increase in healthcare spending in the US and India. The US has the highest health spending in the world and it is drastically moving towards the usage of human healthcare enzymes and Probiotics. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 835 points, Nifty at 11050.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 835 points, Nifty at 11050.25

Friday, September 25, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 835.06 points or 2.28% at 37388.66, and the Nifty was up 244.80 points or 2.27% at 11050.30 due to across-the-board buying. Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, L&T, TCS, ICICI Bank, ONGC and Infosys.are top Sensex gainers. While losers included SBI Life Insurance, UPL, HDFC Life and BPCL. About 1953 shares have advanced, 648 shares declined, and 165 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT index was top sectoral gainer, up 3.46 per cent and FMCG indexes up 3.5 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 2-3 per cent.

India’s economy showed signs of stabilising

India’s economy showed signs of stabilising

Friday, September 25, 2020

In August India’s economy showed signs of stabilising with manufacturing and services gradually improving even as coronavirus cases escalated across the country. Five of the eight high-frequency indicators compiled by Bloomberg News gained last month, while two were unchanged and one deteriorated. That kept the needle on a dial measuring so-called animal spirits steady at 4 -- a level arrived at by using the three-month weighted average to smooth out volatility in the single-month readings. A strong rebound is still a far way off though as a surge in virus cases continues to disrupt activity and has led many economists to downgrade their growth forecasts for the year. Read more

Angel Broking IPO subscribed 3.9 times for final day

Angel Broking IPO subscribed 3.9 times for final day

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The initial public offer of Angel Broking has been subscribed 3.9 times on September 24, the final day of bidding, backed by retail investors. The Rs 600-crore initial public offering of Angel Broking was subscribed nearly 2 times on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE on Wednesday, the last day for bidding. The IPO has received bids for 2.43 crore equity shares against an offer size of 1.37 crore equity shares, the data available on exchanges showed. The offer received a bumper response from retail investors who have subscribed the issue 3.4 times so far on Day 3 of the issue. However, the IPO failed to get any subscription from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB). The IPO consists of a fresh issue of Rs 300 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 300 crore by promoters and investors. Angel Broking is one of the largest independent full-service retail broking house in India which was incorporated in 1996 in terms of active clients. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 1155 points, Nifty at 10805.55

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 1155 points, Nifty at 10805.55

Thursday, September 24, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,114.82 points or 2.96% at 36553.60, and the Nifty was down 326.40 points or 2.93% at 10805.50. Barring HUL, all the Sensex constituents such as IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank ended deep in red today. The volatility index, India VIX, shot up 12.32 per cent to 23.53 levels. About 598 shares have advanced, 2009 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indices were top sectoral losers, down 4.20 per cent and 4.24 per cent, respectively. Nifty Bank fell 3.4 per cent, Nifty Auto 3.54 per cent and Nifty FMCG index lost 0.95 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading over 2 per cent lower, too.

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares plunge up to 9% after Jio launches new post-paid plans

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares plunge up to 9% after Jio launches new post-paid plans

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Shares of telecom service providers, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) shares fell up to 9 per cent in Wednesday’s trade after Reliance Jio rolled out postpaid tariff plans, making a concerted bid for the higher paying subscribers of India's older operators. Under the new plans, Jio is offering an extensive content portfolio at a rate which is 6-20 per cent cheaper than Airtel and Voda-Idea. Reliance Jio has introduced new postpaid plans called JioPostpaid Plus that offers a free subscription to OTT platforms Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and Netflix and a host of other benefits. It is also offering in-flight connectivity for Indian travellers going overseas, free international roaming in the US and UAE, besides other offers. Jio’s new monthly post-paid tariff plans range from Rs 399 to Rs 1,499, will be available from September 24 in Jio Stores and via home delivery, while Airtel’s postpaid plans start at Rs 499, though Vi’s also begin from Rs 399. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 66 points, Nifty at 11131.85

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 66 points, Nifty at 11131.85

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 65.66 points or 0.17% at 37,668.42, and the Nifty was down 21.80 points or 0.20% at 11,131.90 amid volatility. Infosys, HCL tech, Asian Paints, L&T, HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki, ITC were major gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers include Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, TCS, Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC, ONGC and Bajaj-Auto. About 1213 shares have advanced, 1382 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT was the top sectoral gainer. Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 per cent. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.7 per cent and 1.2 per cent higher, respectively. Barring Nifty Metal and Nifty PSU Bank indices, all the sectoral indices were trading in the positive territory. India VIX, rose 3 per cent

KKR to invest Rs 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

KKR to invest Rs 5,550 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Global investment firm KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore in Reliance Retail for 1.28 percent equity share, Reliance Industries Limited said in a BSE filing today(23rd Sept.2020). This is the second investment by KKR in a Reliance subsidiary, following an Rs 11,367 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year. “I am pleased to welcome KKR as an investor in Reliance Retail Ventures as we continue our onward march. KKR has a proven track record of being a valuable partner to industry-leading franchises and has been committed to India for many years," said Mukesh Ambani in a statement issued by RRVL. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 300 points, Nifty at 11153.65

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 300 points, Nifty at 11153.65

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 300 points, or 0.79 per cent, lower at 37,734.08 while Nifty ended at 11,153.65 with a loss of 97 points or 0.86 per cent. Maruti Suzuki was the most loser in the Sensex pack followed by L&T, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, ONGC, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Titan Company. On the flip side, HCL Tech was the top Sensex gainer followed by TCS, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel. Nifty Bank index fell 1.07 per cent while Nifty FMCG was down 0.78 per cent. Realty, Oil & Gas, Capital Goods and Industrials lost 2 per cent. India VIX slipped nearly 5 per cent to 21 levels. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were 1.68 per cent and 1.79 per cent down, respectively. Barring Nifty Pharma and Nifty IT indices, all the sectoral indices have ended in the negative territory.

Many States opt for RBI window to meet GST shortfall

Many States opt for RBI window to meet GST shortfall

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Central govt. has received support from 21 states and Union Territories (UTs) for its offer of the Rs 97,000-crore Reserve Bank of India (RBI) window giving them compensation under the goods and services tax (GST) regime. This will help clear this proposal at the GST Council in case of a vote. The 21 states and UTs are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh (UP), said finance ministry sources.

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 812 points, Nifty at 11250.55

Closing Bell:Sensex crashes 812 points, Nifty at 11250.55

Monday, September 21, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 812 points, or 2.09 per cent, down at 38,034.14 while Nifty ended 254 points, or 2.21 per cent, lower at 11,250.55. IndusInd Bank was the most loser of the Sensex pack, followed by Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and Nestle India. On the contrary, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys and TCS were the top Sensex gainers. The nifty Metal index lost 5.53 per cent, followed by 4.46 per cent loss in Nifty Pharma index. Nifty Realty index fell 6 per cent. Nifty IT index too settled lower. Nifty Bank declined over 3.3 per cent. All the sectoral indices settled in the negative territory. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed 3.43 per cent and 3.61 per cent down, respectively.

NBFCs ride out the storm with help of stimulus

NBFCs ride out the storm with help of stimulus

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The health of India’s NBFCs remained resilient in August, suggesting that record stimulus steps by the central govt are helping the crisis-hit sector ride out the pandemic. Premiums on non-bank lenders’ bonds narrowed to a two-year low, according to an index of AAA-rated five-year notes. Three other indicators compiled by Bloomberg, covering areas including liquidity and share performance, stayed steady from the previous month, with two at levels indicating strength. India’s non-bank lending sector was hit by a crisis in 2018 when a large financier unexpectedly defaulted, and the nation now needs it to stay healthy in order to prevent the gross domestic product from shrinking further. The reach of shadow banks extends into many corners of the economy, as they lend to a wide range of businesses from road-side teashops to tycoons. Read more

Cold chain logistics required for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Cold chain logistics required for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Friday, September 11, 2020

As the vaccine for Covid-19 is getting ready putting together an efficient cold chain to deliver it to nook and corner of the country. From having community cold-chain networks to combining agricultural and medical cold chains wherever possible — many such ideas are abroad. A few hundred vaccine candidates are being developed globally, using different technology platforms. India, with 1.3 billion people, is the world’s largest vaccine maker. Some frontrunners are in advanced stages of trial and can hit the market early next year. Read more

India, China agree on 5-point plan to resolve standoff

India, China agree on 5-point plan to resolve standoff

Friday, September 11, 2020

The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) have been locked in a tense standoff in multiple areas along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh since early May. The two countries agreed to a five-point plan for resolving the prolonged border face-off in eastern Ladakh that included abiding by all existing agreements and protocol on management of the frontier, maintaining peace and tranquility, and avoiding any action that could escalate matters. The plan was finalised during the talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Moscow on Thursday evening on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 14 points, Nifty at 11464.4

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 14 points, Nifty at 11464.4

Friday, September 11, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 14 points, or 0.04 per cent, up at 38,854.55 and Nifty closed 15 points, or 0.13 per cent, up at 11,464.45 with a positive bias on Friday. State Bank of India was the Sensex gainer followed by TCS, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company and Reliance Industries. Indusind Bank was the top loser followed by Power Grid Corporation of India, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki and Nestle India. Nifty IT index was top sectoral gainer, up 1.29 per cent, followed by Nifty Realty index which gained 1.27 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank index gained 0.79 per cent while the Nifty FMCG index settled 0.63 per cent higher.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices outperformed the benchmark Sensex, closing 0.58 per cent and 0.52 per cent higher, respectively. Except for Nifty Media index and Nifty Private Bank index, all the sectoral indices traded in the green today.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 646 points , Nifty at 11449.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 646 points , Nifty at 11449.25

Thursday, September 10, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 646 points, or 1.69 per cent, higher at 38,840.32 while Nifty logged a gain of 171 points, or 1.52 per cent, to settle at 11,449.25. Reliance Industries Ltd was the major gainer in the Sensex pack, followed by Asian Paints, Tata Elxsi, Granules India, Infibeam Avenues, Laurus Labs, Adani Gas and Adani Green Energy. All sectoral indices on NSE ended with gains except Nifty Metal, which was down 1.14% and Nifty Pharma ended the day flat. Nifty PSU Bank rallied the most up 2.5 per cent. BSE Midcap settled 0.92 per cent higher and the Smallcap index closed with a gain of 1.27 per cent. Volatility index, India VIX, declined over 4 per cent to 21.27 levels.

Govt short of finances as it tries to fix economy

Govt short of finances as it tries to fix economy

Thursday, September 10, 2020

The latest numbers on the government’s fiscal deficit for the April-July 2020 period have exceeded the annual Budget target by 3 percent. In April-June 2020, the fiscal deficit had already risen to about 83 percent of the target for the full year. The figures on government finances are based on monthly reports released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA). But what gets highlighted and discussed are the cumulative numbers for the latest period for which the data is released. A study of the monthly trajectory of the government’s revenues and expenditure, therefore, may present a slightly different picture, providing different takeaways for policymakers and observers of the Indian economy. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 171 points, Nifty at 11278.00

Closing Bell:Sensex down 171 points, Nifty at 11278.00

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

At Close, Sensex ended 171 points, or 0.45 per cent, lower at 38,193.92 while Nifty settled 39 points, or 0.35 per cent, lower at 11,278 amid weak global clues. Tata Steel was the Sensex gainer, followed by RIL, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Nestle India and Maruti Suzuki. State Bank of India was the most Sensex loser followed by Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, ONGC, ITC, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. Nifty PSU Bank index declined 2.87 per cent. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed 0.28 per cent and 0.94 per cent down, respectively. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Auto, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma settled with gains.

IRCTC shares gains 8 per cent on additional special trains and after reports government may sell 15-20% stake

IRCTC shares gains 8 per cent on additional special trains and after reports government may sell 15-20% stake

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) gained 3 per cent to Rs 1,460 on the BSE on Tuesday, rising 7 % in the past two trading days on the operation of additional special trains with effect from Saturday, September 12. and also after media reports indicated that the government is planning to sell 15-20 per cent of its stake in the company via offer for sale (OFS). The stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 1,995 apiece in February this year since then the stock has corrected nearly 27 per cent. “Indian Railways to run additional 40 pairs of more special trains in addition to the Shramik specials and the special trains, w.e.f. 12th September 2020. These will be fully reserved trains. Tickets can be booked from 10th September 2020,” Ministry of Railways said.IRCTC reported a 79.3 per cent jump in net profit from a year ago. The company reported a net profit of Rs 150.6 crore, compared with Rs 84 crore a year ago. Read more

The bull-run in markets will continue:Goldman Sachs

The bull-run in markets will continue:Goldman Sachs

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Analysts at Goldman Sachs believe that, the market rally that started in March 2020 after hitting their lowest point 2020 has more legs, and cautions that there could be intermittent corrections along the way. "Markets, are in the first phase of a new investment cycle, which it calls a ‘Hope’ phase, following a deep recession. Investors, it says, start to anticipate a recovery in this phase and is typically the strongest part of the cycle, Goldman Sachs says. “That is what we have been seeing this year. The main triggers for the rebound, in our view, were a combination of slowing infection rates and extraordinary policy support. Financial conditions, which were tightening sharply in the early part of the lockdown, eased rapidly and governments implemented extraordinary fiscal support packages,” wrote, chief global equity strategist and head of macro research at Goldman Sachs in yesterday's report. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 51.88 points, Nifty at 11317.35

Closing Bell: Sensex down 51.88 points, Nifty at 11317.35

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 51.88 points or 0.14% at 38365.35, and the Nifty was down 37.60 points or 0.33% at 11317.40 with a negative bias on Tuesday amid selling in blue-chip counters. HCL Tech and Infosys were the top Sensex gainers followed by Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC Bank, Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Auto. On the flip side, Tata Steel was the top Sensex loser followed by Bharti Airtel Axis Bank, ONGC, Sun Pharma, NTPC, State Bank of India. About 957 shares have advanced, 1695 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. Except for the Nifty IT index, all the sectoral indices settled in the negative territory today.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shed 1-1.5 per cent.

India-China standoff: Firing takes place on LAC in eastern Ladakh sector

India-China standoff: Firing takes place on LAC in eastern Ladakh sector

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

An incident of firing took place on the LAC in the Eastern Ladakh sector where troops of India and China have been engaged in a stand-off for over three months, according to sources, today(8th Sept.2020). India recently outflanked China by taking control of strategic height near Pangong lake's southern bank. It thwarted an attempt by the Chinese army to transgress into Indian areas near the southern bank of Pangong Tso near Chushul in Ladakh. India and China are engaged in a standoff since April-May over the transgressions by the Chinese Army in multiple areas including the Finger area, Galwan valley, Hot springs, and Kongrung Nala. The situation worsened after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in violent clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan valley in June. The talks between the two sides have been going on for the last three months including five Lieutenant general-level talks but have failed to yield any results, so far.

Dixon Technologies shares hit new 52-week high, crosses Rs 10,000-crore in m-cap

Dixon Technologies shares hit new 52-week high, crosses Rs 10,000-crore in m-cap

Monday, September 7, 2020

Dixon Technologies, the largest electronic manufacturing services gained 4 per cent on the BSE on Monday to hit a record high of Rs 8,935 on the expectation of higher demand for consumer electronics. The company's market capitalisation crossed Rs 10,000 crore today after five straight days of gains. The stock surpassed its previous high of Rs 8,822, touched on August 28, 2020, on the BSE. The stock has skyrocketed 267 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 2,433.20, hit in September last year. Dixon is well placed to cater to the business proposition and is well equipped to serve the export markets in select categories. It further said, that set-top box is emerging to be a big category for Dixon with Rs 8 bn-10 bn revenue potential in FY22 with volumes of 800k-1,000k per month driven by RJio, Dish TV and Siti Cable. Dixon continues to lead the government’s self-dependence measures to manufacture consumer durables. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 356 points, Nifty at 11355.05

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 356 points, Nifty at 11355.05

Monday, September 7, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 60.05 points or 0.16% at 38,417.23, and the Nifty was up 21.10 points or 0.19% at 11,355 amid high volatility. ITC and Hindustan Unilever were top Sensex gainers followed by TCS, Asian Paints, HDFC and Axis Bank. On the other hand, M&M was the top Sensex loser followed by Bajaj Finance, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, ONGC, Bharti Airtel and IndusInd Bank. About 1212 shares have advanced, 1461 shares declined, and 187 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto index fell nearly 0.5 per cent. Nifty Bank settled at 23,015 down 0.3 per cent. Nifty Realty index ended around 1 per cent lower at 218 levels. Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT and Nifty Media were the only indices that ended in the green with 0.57 per cent higher and rest of the sectoral indices settled in the negative territory.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 634 points, Nifty at 11333.90

Closing Bell:Sensex down 634 points, Nifty at 11333.90

Friday, September 4, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 633.76 points or 1.63% at 38357.18, and the Nifty was down 193.60 points or 1.68% at 11333.90 amid across-the-board sell-off seen in metal, pharma, banks. The volatility index, India VIX, rose over 7 per cent to 21.95 levels. Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Auto, Zee Entertainment, TCS, and Bajaj Finance were the major gainers in the Sensex pack, while SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tata Steel and Kotak Mahindra Bank were top losers. About 1002 shares have advanced, 1674 shares declined, and 177 shares are unchanged. Metal index down 3 per cent. Nifty Bank dipped nearly 2 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended 1-1.7 per cent lower. All the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the red.

Verizon, Amazon may invest over $4 billion in Vodafone Idea

Verizon, Amazon may invest over $4 billion in Vodafone Idea

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Verizon Communications Inc(US wireless carrier) and Amazon.com Inc may invest more than $4 billion for a stake in India's Vodafone Idea Ltd, the Mint newspaper reported today (3rd Sept.2020), sending shares of Vodafone Idea up 10 percent. Vodafone Idea's stake-sale talks had been paused pending the outcome of a court hearing in India, which created uncertainty and could have threatened Vodafone Idea's survival, Mint reported, citing two unnamed people aware of the negotiations. But Amazon and Verizon are set to resume discussions following a Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday which gave mobile carriers 10 years to settle government dues.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 95.09 points, Nifty at 11527.45

Closing Bell:Sensex down 95.09 points, Nifty at 11527.45

Thursday, September 3, 2020

At Close, Sensex is down 95.09 points or 0.24% at 38990.94, and the Nifty down 7.50 points or 0.07% at 11527.50 after fluctuating between minor gains and losses during the session. Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, followed by Tech Mahindra, Grasim Industries and Nestle India. while losers were Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Hindalco Industries, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1452 shares have advanced, 1199 shares declined, and 176 shares are unchanged. MidCap index ended 0.4 per cent higher at 15,079 levels while BSE SmallCap index settled at 14,761 points, up 0.74 per cent. The volatility index, the India VIX slipped 2.75%. Buying seen in the IT, pharma, auto and FMCG pack, while bank and metal remained under pressure.

Amazon adds gold, insurance services to its menu of financial services in India

Amazon adds gold, insurance services to its menu of financial services in India

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Amazon.com Inc has added insurance and gold to its menu of financial services in India, to expand its customer base and attract more subscribers to its Prime loyalty programme. The push ramps up the competition as financial technology (fin-tech) rivals and their deep-pocketed foreign backers struggle for profitability in a predominantly cash-based economy where about 190 million adults do not have bank accounts. To boost online payments, Amazon launched its Amazon Pay digital wallet in 2016. It has since introduced a credit card, signed up to a state-backed payments network, and processes payments for movie and flight tickets as well as telephone and utility bills. It began offering auto insurance in July and gold investment products in August - both a first for Amazon. Read more

IndiaMART InterMESH gains 98% in 2 months

IndiaMART InterMESH gains 98% in 2 months

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Shares of IndiaMART InterMESH gained 9 per cent, hitting a new high of Rs 4,189, on the BSE in the intra-day trade on Wednesday on the expectation of strong earnings outlook . The stock was trading higher for the third straight day in an otherwise weak market.In the past two months, the stock has gained 98 per cent reporting strong operational performance for the quarter ended June 2020. The leading E-commerce company caters to the business-to-business model and has seen rapid growth since getting listed on the stock exchanges a year ago. It has disinvested 70 per cent stake in the equity share capital of 10 times to Mayank Chowdhary and Atul Todi for Rs 21.17 lakh.IndiaMART is a dominant market leader in the online B2B Classifieds industry with over 70% market share, catering to a large audience spread over 1000 cities. Total revenue from operations during the quarter grew 4 per cent year on year (YoY) at Rs 153 crore. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 185 points, Nifty at 11535.00

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 185 points, Nifty at 11535.00

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

At Close, Sensex gained 185 points or 0.48 per cent, higher at 39086.03 and Nifty settled 72.70 points, or 0.56 per cent higher at 11535.00 for the second consecutive session. Power Grid, Reliance Industries, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top index gainers while Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank were the top losers. Shares of Vodafone Idea jumped 14 per cent after the company announced a board meeting on September 4 to consider fundraising. The BSE MidCap index was trading 0.7 per cent higher and the SmallCap index gained 2 per cent. The oil & gas, Metal and IT indices gained over a per cent.

Bharti Airtel jumps 7 percent, Voda Idea tanks 20 per cent after AGR Dues Verdict

Bharti Airtel jumps 7 percent, Voda Idea tanks 20 per cent after AGR Dues Verdict

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Shares of Bharti Airtel Ltd. gained 7 per cent to Rs. 555, a biggest single-day gain since May, while Vodafone Idea Ltd. hit a lower circuit of 20 per cent after the Supreme Court granted telecom operators 10 years to pay thousands of crores worth of pending dues. The apex court said telcos should pay 10 per cent of the AGR-related dues by March 31, 2021. It further added that every year by February 7 a payment has to be made. The chairmen of the telecom companies will have to give undertakings for payments, according to an order by the three-judge panel headed by Justice Arun Mishra. Default on payment instalments will invite interest, penalty and contempt of court. According to the DoT’s calculations, Bharti Airtel owes the exchequer Rs 43,780 crore, of which the company has paid Rs 18,004 crore. Vodafone Idea has paid Rs 7,854 crore of its Rs 50,399 crore dues.Market experts think the ruling will certainly put pressure on Vodafone Idea which owes more than Rs 50,000 Read more

Rupee the new inflation-fighting tool?

Rupee the new inflation-fighting tool?

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

When all most of us are worried about interest rates and how The RBI is fighting a spike in bond yields, it has quietly sent a message on its currency policy. It can’t handle the `impossible trinity’ anymore. This may well be the turning point in the adoption of policy tools. In a note announcing the `Measures to Foster Orderly Market Conditions’, the central bank has slipped in a message that it is worried about inflation and it won’t hesitate to use measures other than interest rates to fight price pressures. The recent appreciation of the rupee is working toward containing imported inflationary pressures,’’ said RBI in the note, which was dominated by measures to contain the bond market volatility. When RBI openly accepts that currency appreciation is helping achieve one of its key goals of inflation management when its hands are tied, it is an acknowledgment that the objective of currency operations has evolved beyond just tempering the volatility. Read more

Supreme Court gives telcos 10 yrs to pay AGR dues

Supreme Court gives telcos 10 yrs to pay AGR dues

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Today (1st September 2020) the Supreme Court allowed the companies to clear their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues in ten years and begin by making an upfront payment of 10 percent of the total dues. Telecom companies have to give an undertaking for paying the AGR dues as per the SC order. The payment timeline begins from April 1, 2021, and the first installment needs to be paid before March 31, 2021. In a stern message to the telecom companies, SC said that any default in payment would invite interest, penalty, and contempt of court. According to the DoT’s calculations, Bharti Airtel owes the exchequer Rs 43,780 crore, of which the company has paid Rs 18,004 crore. Vodafone Idea has paid Rs 7,854 crore of its Rs 50,399 crore dues. Tata Teleservices has paid about Rs 4,197 crore and the balance is about Rs 12,601 crore. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 273 points, Nifty at 11470.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 273 points, Nifty at 11470.25

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

At Close, Sensex gained 273 points, or 0.71 per cent, higher at 38,900.80 and Nifty settled 83 points, or 0.73 per cent higher at 11,470.25. Bharti Airtel shares surged to become the top Sensex gainers. Vodafone Idea tanked as much as 20 per cent. ONGC, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank were the other drags.Mid-caps outperformed as their sectoral index on BSE closed 1.16 per cent higher. BSE Smallcap index closed 0.54 per cent up. The metal stock jumped over 3 per cent. Power and Healthcare rose up to 3 per cent. IT, oil & gas ended in the red.

Wockhardt locks 5 % down post Q1 profit

Wockhardt locks 5 % down post Q1 profit

Monday, August 31, 2020

Shares of Wockhardt were locked in the 5 per cent lower circuit band at Rs 312.55 on the BSE on Monday despite reporting a consolidated net profit of Rs 759.75 crore for June quarter. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 36.88 crore for April-June 2019-20. The main reason for reporting profit is on account of exceptional items in connection with the transfer of a business comprising 62 products and Baddi facility to Dr Reddy's Laboratories. Total income stood at Rs 606.22 crore in the quarter under review. It was Rs 733.66 crore in the year-ago period, the filing added. Wockhardt launched a new chemical entity (NCE) during the quarter in the Indian pharma market. Products have been launched under the tablet and injection category under the brand name 'Emrock O and Emrock'.It said that divestment of business undertaking to Dr Reddy's Laboratories was accomplished during the quarter and Rs 1,483 crore has been received towards the same. Read more

Closing bell:Sensex tanks 839 points, Nifty at 11387.50

Closing bell:Sensex tanks 839 points, Nifty at 11387.50

Monday, August 31, 2020

At Close, Sensex ended lower by 839.02 points or 2.13 per cent at 38628.29, and the Nifty down 284.40 points or 2.44 per cent at 11387.50 amid India-China border tension. Reliance Industries (RIL) was the biggest contributor to the index's loss, followed by ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance and HDFC. Metals, pharma and the PSU Bank index tumbled over 4 per cent while the midcap index down 3 per cent. India VIX jumped over 24 per cent to 22.84 levels. Except Nifty IT all other sectoral indices ended with losses.

Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India lifted the markets

Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India lifted the markets

Friday, August 28, 2020

Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India-some of the Bluechip financial counters-lifted the markets today as analysts turn positive on the sector. That apart, August Futures and Options (F&O) series, which ended on August 27, saw strong participation from the banking sector underlying optimism in the space. According to global brokerage UBS, the economy is recovering gradually, as suggested by high-frequency data, lowering the risks of bad loan formation. "The recent capital infusion (over US$10bn) in some banks/non-banking financial companies (NBFC) would be an additional cushion. We cut our FY21/FY22 estimates for GNPL formation from 7%/5% to 4%/5% of loans. Bank stocks are down 12-62% YTD and have underperformed the broader markets. We think the sector’s downside risks are limited," they said in a recent report. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 350 points, Nifty at 11647.60

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 350 points, Nifty at 11647.60

Friday, August 28, 2020

At Close, Sensex is up 353.84 points or 0.9 per cent at 39467.31, and the Nifty jumped 88.30 points or 0.76 per cent at 11647.60 for the sixth consecutive session led by financial counters.IndusInd Bank gained the most followed by Axis Bank, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank. Powergrid, Maruti, Infosys were the top drags. Among the sectors, the banking index jumped 4 per cent while the midcap index added half a per cent. Nifty Auto shed over half a per cent while the metal index ended in the red. Volatility slipped 3.44% during the day’s trade.

Is Golden era for Bank Fixed Deposits gone forever?

Is Golden era for Bank Fixed Deposits gone forever?

Friday, August 28, 2020

As the interest rate on bank deposit continues to be subdued and real returns turn negative in the wake of rising inflation, the common Indian bank depositor has been left rueing a bitter harvest. At stake is the future of a time-tested investment instrument that generation after generation of Indians used to keep their money in and generate fairly decent returns over time. Bank fixed deposit (FD) rates have fallen from 8-10 percent per annum a few years ago to 5-7 percent per annum currently, says Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund. For most of India's senior citizens, FDs are the primary investment, and current rates are not viable because of paltry real returns, he adds. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 40 points,Nifty at 11559.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 40 points,Nifty at 11559.25

Thursday, August 27, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 40 points, or 0.10 per cent, up at 39,113.47 and Nifty settled 10 points, or 0.84 per cent, up at 11,559.25 in green for the fifth consecutive session on August 27, supported by gains in select heavyweight Stocks. IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by M&M, SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki and Sun Pharma. On the contrary, ONGC, Bajaj-Auto, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel were among top Sensex losers.BSE Energy fell over a per cent. BSE Realty surged 6.63 per cent.BSE Midcap index closed flat while the Smallcap index ended 0.35 per cent higher. Barring Nifty FMCG index and Nifty IT, all the sectoral indices finished in green today.

JMC Projects secure new order worth Rs554cr in building and factory business

JMC Projects secure new order worth Rs554cr in building and factory business

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Shares of JMC Projects, One of the leading Civil Engineering and EPC company gained 16.2 per cent to Rs 62.2 apiece on the BSE on Wednesday after the company bagged new project orders worth Rs 554 crore. Among these, project worth Rs 315 crore was a 'Building Project' in South India, while Rs 239 crore worth project was a 'Factory Project' in Maharashtra. We are delighted with the new order wins especially in our Buildings & Factory (B&F) business. These new orders will strengthen our portfolio and will help us further expand our client base in the B&F market. JMC has won orders of around Rs 4,000 crore till date in FY21 despite the challenging market conditions, demonstrating JMC’s impeccable reputation for domain expertise, prudent tendering and client confidence," said S. K. Tripathi, CEO & Dy. Managing Director. Also, he added, Our execution capabilities and strong order book give us the confidence to deliver good performance going forward.” Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 230 points, Nifty ends at 11549.60

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 230 points, Nifty ends at 11549.60

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 230.04 points or 0.59% at 39073.92, and the Nifty was up 77.30 points or 0.67% at 11549.60 led by auto, banks. Tata Motors, Hero Motocorp, IndusInd Bank, Zee Entertainment and Reliance Industries were major gainers on the Sensex Index. while losers were Bharti Airtel, UltraTech Cement, Britannia Industries, Asian Paints and Maruti Suzuki. About 1528 shares have advanced, 1105 shares declined, and 124 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto index, up 1.6 per cent.BSE MidCap, as well as the SmallCap index, were both up 0.5 per cent each. Buying witnessed in the auto, bank, energy, metal and IT stocks.

Indian economy will take longer to recover: RBI

Indian economy will take longer to recover: RBI

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

stimulus measures once the cure to Covid-19 is found, the report adds. High-frequency indicators so far pointed to a “retrenchment in activity that is unprecedented in history,” the annual report said, adding, “the improvements that became visible in May and June after the lockdown was eased in several parts of the country, appear to have lost strength in July and August, mainly due to reimposition or stricter imposition of lockdowns, suggesting that contraction in economic activity will likely prolong into the second quarter.” The central bank noted that the shock to consumption is severe, and it will take quite some time to mend and regain the pre-pandemic momentum. Read more

Tata Motors share price up nearly 6% as Company will cut consolidated debt to zero in 3 years

Tata Motors share price up nearly 6% as Company will cut consolidated debt to zero in 3 years

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Shares of Tata Motors gained 6 per cent to Rs. 128.35, On Tuesday after the company said it proposed to reduce its debt to near-zero levels. At the annual general meeting of the Tata Motors on August 25, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Tata Group said, currently the TML group has a net automotive debt of Rs 48,000 crore and currently we are deleveraging this business substantially. The target is to bring it to near zero debt levels in the next three years.JLR would be cash-positive this year, while India PV business was being subsidised to a new legal entity, Tata Motors CFO said at the AGM. The new company’s models like the Nexon, Altroz and Harriers have been received well in India and show investments have started paying off. Tata Motors overtook Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) to third place in terms of vehicles registered in July over the year-ago period.

Closing Bell:Sensex up 45 points, Nifty at 11472.25

Closing Bell:Sensex up 45 points, Nifty at 11472.25

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 44.80 points or 0.12% at 38843.88, and the Nifty was up 5.80 points or 0.05% at 11472.30. Bajaj Finance was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India (SBI), Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv and IndusInd Bank. On the other hand, NTPC, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, Tata Steel, L&T and Infosys were among top Sensex losers. About 1192 shares have advanced, 1419 shares declined, and 104 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index jumped 1.34 per cent and Nifty Financial Services gained 0.91 per cent. While Nifty Metal index fell 0.74 per cent, Nifty Pharma 0.62 per cent and the Nifty FMCG index declined over half a per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended 0.7 and 0.8 per cent higher, respectively. Among sectors, except bank and auto, other indices ended in the red.

Direct tax collections from metros sees double-digit decline

Direct tax collections from metros sees double-digit decline

Monday, August 24, 2020

With most top Indian cities witnessing double-digit contraction in receipts, direct tax collections are likely to remain muted in the second consecutive quarter of the current fiscal year. Kolkata emerged the worst-affected metro city, reporting a drop of 60 percent in the mop-up during April-August 20. It was followed by Chennai and Delhi, which saw a decline of 41 percent and 36 percent, respectively. Mumbai was, however, one of the least-affected regions, though the collection was down there too. Mumbai, which has the highest share of 34 percent in overall direct tax collections, witnessed a drop by 13 percent, despite accounting for an ever-growing share of total Covid-19 cases. Read more

Adani Group to obtain 74% stake in Mumbai International Airport

Adani Group to obtain 74% stake in Mumbai International Airport

Monday, August 24, 2020

Shares of Adani Group companies rallied up to 9 per cent on Monday after the Company is set to acquire a 74 per cent stake in Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) for nearly Rs 15,000 crore, which operates the country’s second-largest airport, with the current operator settling its disputes with its minority partner and exiting the venture. Adani Green Energy surged 9.35 per cent to Rs 411.90 on the BSE while Adani Enterprises gained 4.13 per cent at Rs 242.85. Besides, Adani Power, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, and Adani Gas rose in the range of 1-2 per cent. Adani Group might acquire the 50.5 per cent stake of GVK Group in MIAL and will buy the remaining 23.5 per cent from the minority partners, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and Bidvest Group.ACSA and Bidvest hold 10 and 13.5 per cent stake, respectively, in MIAL. The deal with MIAL would make Adani the largest private airport operator in India, after the GMR Group, which operates the Delhi and Hyderabad airports. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 364 points, Nifty at 11466.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 364 points, Nifty at 11466.45

Monday, August 24, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 364.36 points or 0.95% at 38799.08, and the Nifty was up 94.90 points or 0.83% at 11466.50 led by buying in private banks, and finance stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank and IndusInd Bank were top gainers followed by Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Zee Entertainment. Powergrid, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tech Mahindra were the worst-performing stocks on Sensex. About 1500 shares have advanced, 1109 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. All sectoral indices, except Nifty Pharma and Nifty IT, were trading with gains.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.4 per cent and 1.6 per cent respectively.

Public Sector Banks face fresh capital shortages as coronavirus aftermath: Moody's

Public Sector Banks face fresh capital shortages as coronavirus aftermath: Moody's

Friday, August 21, 2020

Public sector banks in India will need external capital injection of Rs 1.9-2.1 trillion over the next two years to restore loss absorption capacity, according to Moody’s. The most likely source of capital to plug these capital shortfalls is the government, despite its completion of a large recapitalisation just a few months ago. Uncertainty surrounding India's economic recovery and the ongoing clean-up of balance sheets are making it difficult for banks to raise equity capital from markets, the rating agency said in a statement. "PSBs dominate India's banking system, meaning any failure could jeopardise financial stability Moody’s, said. The sharp slowdown in India's economic growth, exacerbated by the coronavirus outbreak, will hurt public sector banks' (PSBs) asset quality and drive up credit costs. The Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) ratio will rise to 14.5 percent by March 2022 from 11 percent as of March 2020.

Coming soon:Single e-compliance window for India Inc

Coming soon:Single e-compliance window for India Inc

Friday, August 21, 2020

GOI is planning to develop a single online compliance framework for India Inc to enable companies to comply with different regulatory requirements at one go, according to sources. This will reduce compliance burden,” as per the source.The corporate affairs ministry has initiated discussions with various regulators including the RBI, Sebi, and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, on the possibility of creating a single platform or compliance forms with common data sources, the official said. Coming after other key initiatives such as one nation one tax, and faceless assessment under income tax, the move is expected to significantly boost ease of doing business in the country. Read more

Aarti Drugs gains 20% and hits all time high after Board approves issuance of bonus shares

Aarti Drugs gains 20% and hits all time high after Board approves issuance of bonus shares

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Shares of Aarti Drugs gained as much as 20 per cent to a lifetime high of Rs 2892 on the BSE on Thursday after the company's board approved issuing 3 bonus equity shares for every one fully paid-up equity share held.i.e 3:1.The company will intimate the “Record Date” for determining eligible Shareholders entitled to receive Bonus Shares in due course, it added."The Board of Directors has approved Increase in the authorized share capital of the Company from Rs. 25,00,00,000/- to Rs. 120,00,00,000/- by creation of additional 9,50,00,000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- and the issuance of fully paid up Bonus Share in the ratio of 3:1," the company said in a filing to exchanges today. The company has delivered a good set of numbers for the June quarter, even as Covid-19 pandemic disrupted economic activity across the globe. Aarti Drug’s net profit rose 281 per cent to Rs 85.45 crore in the quarter ended June while sales rose 34 per cent to Rs 544.67 crore in the quarter from a year ago.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 394 points, Nifty at 11312.20

Closing Bell: Sensex down 394 points, Nifty at 11312.20

Thursday, August 20, 2020

At Close, Sensex closed 394 points or 1.02 per cent, lower at 38,220.39 and Nifty closed 96 points, or 0.84 per cent, down at 11,312.20. NHPC was the top gainer followed by ONGC, Powergrid, and Tata Steel. On the other side HCL Technologies, HDFC, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were top losers.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.87 per cent and 0.72 per cent, respectively. Nifty Private Bank index slipped over 1 per cent while Nifty Bank index fell 1.3 per cent. Nifty Media, on the other hand, rose over 3 per cent. Bank, finance, energy and telecom packs fell over a per cent each.

Govt to set up National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Govt to set up National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Today Govt approved the proposal to set up a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a common examination for jobs in the government and state-owned banks. This “historic decision" was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said, Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar. This Common Eligibility Test will help "youngsters of the country find jobs easily”, said Javadekar, explaining that this will remove the hassle of multiple tests for various government jobs and make the process smoother and simpler. “Candidates for government jobs appear for multiple examinations and pay repetitive fees. The NRA will remove these pain points with a common test for multiple government jobs.” Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex slips from day’s high, up 86 points, Nifty at 11408.40

Closing Bell:Sensex slips from day’s high, up 86 points, Nifty at 11408.40

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 86.47 points or 0.22% at 38614.79, and the Nifty was up 23 points or 0.20% at 11408.40. Tech Mahindra, Zee Entertainment, GAIL, Bharti Airtel, and Maruti were the top gainers on Sensex. Bajaj Auto, Nestle India, Wipro and ONGC were the top losers. About 1651 shares have advanced, 926 shares declined, and 104 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.9 per cent. S&P BSE MidCap and Small Cap indices trading 0.8 per cent higher. All Nifty sectoral indices traded with gains except Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty IT. While buying witnessed in the banking & financial, energy and infra sectors.

IT services providers tapping their alumni network to revive businesses

IT services providers tapping their alumni network to revive businesses

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

IT services providers including Mindtree, Birlasoft, and LTI are tapping their alumni network as businesses revive following stepped up outsourcing by clients to cut costs and scale up their technologies. This network, apart from being a great source of finding workers who know exactly what the company wants, is useful because the software services providers do not have to highlight their uniqueness during recruiting. And, with new hires being onboarded remotely, bringing back former employees is an added advantage. Exact numbers are difficult to estimate, but in cases, like Mindtree the returning employees account for 10-15% of the total talent intake over a given period according to sources.

Vedanta falls 6% as HC refuses to reopen Sterlite copper plant

Vedanta falls 6% as HC refuses to reopen Sterlite copper plant

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Shares of Vedanta Limited dropped 6 per cent to Rs 120.20 on the BSE after the Madras High Court refused to allow reopening of Sterlite copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi. The High Court upheld the Tamil Nadu government's order of May 2018, which directed the closure of Vedanta's facility. The judgment was pronounced on August 18 by a Division Bench of Justices TS Sivagnananam and Bhuvani Subbaroyan. Vedanta Limited had moved the court challenging the state government's closure order against its Sterlite Copper Plant on May 28, 2018. The Thoothukudi Sterlite copper smelting plant remains shut since April 9, 2018, after the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), through an order dated April 9, 2018, rejected the Consent to Operate (CTO) for the plant and issued a direction for closure and disconnection of power supply at the plant. 13 people were allegedly shot dead by the police on May 22, 2018 during a protest against the plant. Read more

Apple planning to roll out locally made iPhone 12 by next year

Apple planning to roll out locally made iPhone 12 by next year

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Apple, the American tech giant, is planning to roll out locally made models of its upcoming iPhone 12 by the middle of next year, according to sources. This will be the seventh iPhone model to be made in the country, giving a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar vision. Also, the local production of its latest iPhone SE (2020) is expected to begin by the end of this year. Till recently, iPhone production in India was limited to older models at a lower price tag. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 477.54 points, Nifty at 11385.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 477.54 points, Nifty at 11385.35

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 477.54 points or 1.26% at 38528.32, and the Nifty was up 138.30 points or 1.23% at 11385.40. ONGC, Ultratech Cement, Maruti and Titan were the top gainers on BSE Sensex.While Powergrid, Tech Mahindra,BPCL, HCL and NTPC were the top losers.About 1860 shares have advanced, 886 shares declined, and 132 shares are unchanged.Nifty Realty was the top gainers, up 1.17%.All other sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices added 1 percent each. India VIX declined over 4 per cent to 20.43 levels.

The Indian economy may contract16.5 % in Q1FY21, as against previously expected contraction of 20%

The Indian economy may contract16.5 % in Q1FY21, as against previously expected contraction of 20%

Monday, August 17, 2020

There is a small Silverline for the Indian economy. It may report a contraction of16.5 percent in April-June quarter of FY21, as against a previously expected contraction of 20 percent, as degrowth in corporate GVA, courtesy better-than-expected results of some financial and non-financial companies have been significantly better than revenue degrowth in Q1FY21, said economists at SBI. "In May, we had indicated that the Q1FY21 GDP growth will exhibit a sharp decline at least in excess of 30 percent. However, the current situation warrants us to revisit our GDP growth... In principle, the revenue decline of listed companies has been far outstripped by cost rationalisation thereby not impacting margins. As per our estimates, Q1FY21 real GDP degrowth would be now around –16.5 percent," Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economic advisor for SBI wrote in his latest report Ecowrap, dated August 17. The government is expected to release Q1FY21 GDP data on August 31. Read more

Covaxin is safe:Result of the Ist phase of the vaccin developed by Bharat Biotech-ICM

Covaxin is safe:Result of the Ist phase of the vaccin developed by Bharat Biotech-ICM

Friday, August 14, 2020

It is reported that preliminary results of phase 1 clinical trials of the Bharat Biotech-ICMR developed Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, suggest that the vaccine is safe. The vaccine is being tested on 375 volunteers who have enrolled at 12 sites in India. Two doses of the vaccine are being administered to each volunteer. “As of now, we know that it is safe. The second step is to know how effective the vaccine is for which we have started collecting the samples,” said Savita Verma, principal investigator, who is leading the trial at PGI, Rohtak. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 600 points, Nifty at 11178.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 600 points, Nifty at 11178.40

Friday, August 14, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 433.15 points or 1.13% at 37877.34, and the Nifty was down 122.10 points or 1.08% at 11178.40. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, Housing Development Finance Corporation, ICICI Bank and NTPC.On the other hand, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj-Auto, Tata Steel and Titan Company were the top index losers. About 1085 shares have advanced, 1600 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT index was up 0.58 per cent. Nifty Pharma index, up 2.5 per cent. The nifty Auto index dipped over 1 per cent. Except for metal and pharma, all other sectoral indices ended in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended 0.5-1 per cent lower.

Inflation above MPC comfort range for fourth straight month

Inflation above MPC comfort range for fourth straight month

Friday, August 14, 2020

Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation came in above the monetary policy committee’s target band of 4 percent (with a margin of +/-2) for the fourth consecutive month in July. The official data released yesterday(13th August 2020) showed that retail inflation rose to 6.93 percent year-on-year, up from 6.23 percent in June, mainly because of a rise in food and petroleum prices. Consumer Food Price Index-based inflation (CFPI) rose to 9.62 percent in July, compared to 8.72 percent in the previous month. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) monetary policy committee kept key policy rates unchanged, deciding to use the future rate cuts “judiciously to maximize the beneficial effects”. The repo rate currently stands at 4 percent, and the reverse repo rate at 3.35 percent. Retail inflation has breached the RBI’s upper tolerance limit (6 percent) for four consecutive months and seven out of eight months.

India regains $2-trillion market capitalisation

India regains $2-trillion market capitalisation

Friday, August 14, 2020

As shares in the broader market joined the party the Indian market has once again topped the $2-trillion market capitalisation (m-cap) threshold. The country’s m-cap slipped below the psychological level in March ahead of the sharp sell-off triggered by the pandemic. During the depth of the correction, the combined m-cap of all listed stocks had slipped to multi-year lows of $1.3 trillion on March 23. Since then, India has added nearly $700 billion in market value thanks to the liquidity-fueled global rally. At its peak, India’s m-cap stood at $2.22 billion at the start of the year, when the benchmark Sensex and the Nifty indices hit all-time highs. Read more

The economic reality India may face after the reopening relief fades

The economic reality India may face after the reopening relief fades

Thursday, August 13, 2020

In India, ever since the sudden lockdown brought all economic activity to a screeching halt, all hopes of a turnaround have come to be pinned on an easing of restrictions. Easing began in May in stages and for some time, economic data was showing signs of a recovery in business activity. But as the lives-versus-economy dilemma enters a more critical stage, these signs are now waning. Even as the government clutches at straws in search of potential game-changers, the gradual easing of lockdowns has sparked hope in some quarters. But what will come to the economy's rescue after the reopening relief fades, remains entirely uncertain. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex end flat, Nifty at 11300.45

Closing Bell: Sensex end flat, Nifty at 11300.45

Thursday, August 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 59.14 points or 0.15% at 38310.49, and the Nifty was down 7.90 points or 0.07% at 11300.50 and settled in red for the second consecutive session in Thursday's volatile trade. ONGC, TCS, Tech Mahindra, SBI, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors and HCL Tech were top gainers. While Bharti Airtel, ITC, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj-Auto, HDFC and Sun Pharma were the top losers on the Sensex. About 1564 shares have advanced, 1128 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index fell over one per cent, while the Nifty Auto index gained 1.22 per cent. Nifty Metal index, up 2 per cent. On the sectoral front, except bank and pharma other indices ended in the green, while BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1.6 per cent and 0.7 per cent respectively

HAL share gains 10 per cent on approval of equipment acquisition

HAL share gains 10 per cent on approval of equipment acquisition

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) rallied as much as 10.5 per cent and hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,126 on the BSE on Wednesday after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Tuesday approved the acquisition of 'Make in India' equipment worth Rs 8,722 crore required by the Indian Armed Forces. HAL stock price has rallied over 151 per cent from March lows of Rs 448 apiece and the total market capitalisation of the company stands at Rs 36,949.82 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council held meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded approval for capital acquisitions of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces. Proposals for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore were approved. DAC approved procurement of 106 basic trainer aircraft from HAL to address the basic training requirements of the Indian Air Force. It also added that post-certification, 70 BTA will be initially procured from HAL and balance 36 after operationalisation of HTT-40 fleet.

PSB shares were trading higher in an otherwise weak market

PSB shares were trading higher in an otherwise weak market

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

PSB shares were trading higher on the NSE, in an otherwise weak market, today(12th August 2020). The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 4 percent in the morning deals on the NSE as against a 0.36 percent decline in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex. The government is considering extending "ratna" title to PSBs like SBI, and Bank of Baroda, according to media reports. As per government rules, a public sector enterprise can be awarded 'ratna' title to give them financial autonomy. Currently, there are four categories of 'PSU ratna' in India, namely 'miniratna-II', mini Ratna-I', 'navratna' and 'maharatna'. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat,Nifty at 11308.40

Closing Bell:Sensex ends flat,Nifty at 11308.40

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 37.38 points or 0.10% at 38369.63, and the Nifty was down 14.10 points or 0.12% at 11308.40. State Bank of India (SBI), Maruti Suzuki, M&M, Bharti Airtel and TCS were the top Sensex gainers. While losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Cipla, Hindalco Industries, Dr Reddy’s Labs and BPCL.About 1487 shares have advanced, 1207 shares declined, and 140 shares are unchanged. The mixed trend seen on the sectoral front with metal, pharma and FMCG indices ended lower Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma down 1.54 per cent and 1.32 per cent. The Nifty PSU Bank index rose over 3 per cent. while buying witnessed in the auto and PSU bank stocks.

Axis Bank shares gains 4% on raising Rs 10,000 crore via allotment of equity shares

Axis Bank shares gains 4% on raising Rs 10,000 crore via allotment of equity shares

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Shares of Private sector lender Axis Bank gained 4 per cent after the Bank raised Rs 10,000 crore via allotment of equity shares to qualified institutional buyers (QIB). Axis Bank had set a floor price of Rs 442.19 per equity share for its proposed Rs 15,000-crore qualified institutional placement (QIP). A committee of Whole-Time Directors decided to close the issue on August 10, 2020, and accorded its consent for the issue of 238,038,560 equity shares of Rs 2 each of the bank at a price of Rs 420.10 per equity share. This takes into account a discount of 5 per cent, to the floor price of Rs 442.19 per equity share, aggregating to Rs 10,000 crore, to successful eligible qualified institutional buyers, it stated. The board of the bank had last month approved the Rs 15,000 crore fundraise plan. The QIP was okayed by shareholders at the annual general meeting held on July 31, 2020, the bank said.

Mid, small-caps likely to outperform large-caps in 2020

Mid, small-caps likely to outperform large-caps in 2020

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Mid-and-small caps seem to be getting their mojo back with both these indices outperforming their large-cap peer after a subdued performance for the last two years. From their March 2020 low, the S&P BSE Mid-cap and S&P BSE Small-cap indices have surged 57 percent and 49 percent, respectively as compared to 47 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. Even on a year-to-date basis, the returns have been better. The small-cap index on the BSE has moved up nearly a percent. The mid-cap index, however, lost 3.7 percent YTD, but is still better than the 7.5 percent fall in the S&P BSE Sensex during this period, ACE Equity data show. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 225 points, Nifty at 11322.50

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 225 points, Nifty at 11322.50

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 224.93 points or 0.59% at 38,407.01, and the Nifty was up 52.30 points or 0.46% at 11,322.50. Axis Bank was the top Sensex gainer followed by IndusInd Bank, ITC, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, HDFC and ICICI Bank. On the contrary, Titan Company was the top loser followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, ONGC, Tech Mahindra and Sun Pharma. About 1559 shares have advanced, 1146 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index was down 1.42 per cent. While Nifty Bank, Nifty Metal and Nifty Financial Services gained over 1 per cent. Among sectors, except pharma and IT, other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended marginally lower.

Manmohan Singh offers three remedies to help to restore the country’s financial health

Manmohan Singh offers three remedies to help to restore the country’s financial health

Monday, August 10, 2020

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and world-renowned economist has proffered three steps to restore the country’s financial health. Singh, a long-time Congress stalwart who is often credited as the architect of India's economic reforms program, suggested direct cash assistance to protect livelihoods and retain spending power, government-backed credit guarantee schemes to make capital available for businesses, and institutional autonomy to fix the financial sector. "I do not want to use words like 'depression' in a cavalier fashion," said Singh in a conversation with the BBC, adding that a deep and prolonged economic slowdown was inevitable. Read more

Divi's Laboratories shares gains 18 per cent post quarter results

Divi's Laboratories shares gains 18 per cent post quarter results

Monday, August 10, 2020

Shares of Divi's Laboratories on Monday zoomed 18 per cent to a fresh 52-week high of Rs 3,228.05 on the BSE after reporting 80.61 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter of 2020-21. The drug firm reported a net profit of Rs 492.06 crore for the quarter on account of robust sales. The company had report a profit of Rs 272.44 crore in the year-ago same period. Total income stood at Rs 1,747.80 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 1,193.20 crore in April-June 2019-20, it added."The company has been able to have near-normal operations during the quarter and there was minimal impact due to COVID-19 pandemic," Divi's Laboratories said. "Divi’s Lab delivered all-time high sales/EBITDA/PAT for the quarter. Overall performance was led by volumes and did not include any business opportunity related to COVID-19 treatment. Research and brokerage firm Emkay Global Financial Services, HSBC and Motilal Oswal has recommended buying the shares.

Closing Stock:Sensex gains 141 points, Nifty at 11270.15

Closing Stock:Sensex gains 141 points, Nifty at 11270.15

Monday, August 10, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 141.51 points or 0.37% at 38182.08, and the Nifty was up 60.70 points or 0.54% at 11274.70 on the back of positive global cues, encouraging quarterly numbers by select pharma companies and the government's push for Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). M&M was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Cipla, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC and State Bank of India (SBI). while losers included Eicher Motors, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, BPCl and Reliance Industries. About 1723 shares have advanced, 996 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index gained 5.5 per cent. Except, Nifty Metal index, all other sectoral indices were trading in green. Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with over 1 per cent gain.

Mahindra & Mahindra Q1 profit falls 97% to Rs 68 Crore

Mahindra & Mahindra Q1 profit falls 97% to Rs 68 Crore

Friday, August 7, 2020

Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday reported a 97 per cent decline in consolidated profit at Rs 67.79 crore for June quarter 2020, adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company had reported a profit of Rs 2,259.74 crore ina year ago.The analysts had projected a net profit of Rs 200 crore for the company. The company's revenue also fell 56 per cent YoY to Rs 5,589.43 crore from Rs 12,805.47 crore reported in the year-ago quarter.M&M said profit before the exceptional gain of Rs 29 crore declined 96 per cent YoY to Rs 39 crore for the quarter. It sold 27,565 units of vehicles and 64,140 units of tractors during the quarter, down 78 per cent and 22 per cent YoY. Total exports were at 3,109 units, down 72 per cent.M&M's operating margin for the quarter stood at 10.3 per cent as compared to 14 per cent in Q1FY20. The company also approved the appointment of Nisaba Godrej and Muthiah Murugappan as additional directors on the board of directors. Read more

What India has been spending during the pandemic

What India has been spending during the pandemic

Friday, August 7, 2020

Months of lockdown and KOVID-19 threat have altered the habits of Indian consumers: Their spending patterns reveal just how deeply concerned they are with protecting their health and fortifying their store-cupboards, warding off boredom, and keeping their homes neat and tidy. Consumers around the world are showing an increased interest in safeguarding their health and boosting their immunity. In India, that often means Ayurveda and Companies such as Dabur India Ltd. and The Himalaya Drug Co. are witnessing high demand for traditional products like chyawanprash and proprietary supplements like Septilin. Read more

Microsoft may strike a deal to buy all of TikTok’s global business

Microsoft may strike a deal to buy all of TikTok’s global business

Friday, August 7, 2020

Microsoft may strike a deal to buy all of TikTok’s global business, including the viral video app’s operations in India and Europe. The value of Tik-Tok’s India business may be as much as $10 billion. On Sunday (2nd August 2020) Microsoft had said that it was in negotiations with ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok and the world’s largest startup, to explore a purchase of the TikTok service in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Since then, Microsoft has also pursued a plan that will include all countries where TikTok operates.It does not operate in China, and such a deal would not extend to its China-facing sister app Douyin. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex end flat, Nifty at 11214.05

Closing Bell: Sensex end flat, Nifty at 11214.05

Friday, August 7, 2020

At Close, managed to end marginally in the green with Sensex up 15.12 points or 0.04 per cent at 38040.57, and the Nifty adding 13.80 points or 0.12 per cent at 11214. Among Sensex top gainers were Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti Suzuki and Bharti Airtel. On the flip side, Titan Company was the top loser, followed by HCL Tech, Infosys, M&M, Sun Pharma, LT, UltraTech Cement. Nifty PSU Bank index and Nifty Metal index gained 0.99 per cent and 0.85 per cent. Nifty IT index slipped over 1 per cent. The midcap index gained over a per cent while the IT and pharma sectors ended in the red.

RBI extends debt restructuring for MSME, ups gold LTV ratio

RBI extends debt restructuring for MSME, ups gold LTV ratio

Thursday, August 6, 2020

Financials and realty stocks soared in the afternoon session today after the RBI, in its second bi-monthly policy for the financial year 2020-21 (FY21), announced measures to support NBFCs, HFCs, corporate debt market, debt MF, agriculture and backward districts (via priority sector loans). Besides, it announced a relaxation on the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for gold loans. "It has been decided that stressed MSME borrowers will be made eligible for restructuring their debt under the existing framework, provided their accounts with the concerned lender were classified as standard as on March 1, 2020. This restructuring will have to be implemented by March 31, 2021," RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 362 points, Nifty at 11200.15

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 362 points, Nifty at 11200.15

Thursday, August 6, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 362.12 points or 0.96% at 38025.45, and the Nifty was up 98.50 points or 0.89% at 11200.20 post-Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent. Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer followed by Infosys, HCL Technologies, UPL and Bajaj Finance. while losers were Shree Cements, Eicher Motors, Adani Ports, M&M and Bharti Airtel. About 1567 shares have advanced, 1056 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. Apart from Nifty Auto and Nifty PSU Bank all sectoral indices were up in the green. IT, metal, pharma and FMCG gained more than 1 per cent. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.7 per cent and 1 per cent respectively.

Nifty50 valuation hits all-time high

Nifty50 valuation hits all-time high

Thursday, August 6, 2020

The valuation of the benchmark indices has hit an all-time high as investors bid up share prices. At the close of trade yesterday(5th August 2020), the NSE Nifty 50 index price-to-earnings (PE) multiple reached an all-time high of 30.4 times its trailing 12-month earnings per share (EPS). The current valuation is 38 percent higher than the 10-year average of 22x and over 50 percent higher than the 20-year average of around 20x. In comparison, the index was valued at 28.6x at its life-time high of around 12,355 on January 16 this year. Analysts attribute this to a combination of a steady decline in the Nifty 50 underlying EPS in the last two quarters due to the pandemic and a sharp rise in the index from the March 20 lows. Read more

RBI:Repo rate unchanged at 4%; stance accommodative

RBI:Repo rate unchanged at 4%; stance accommodative

Thursday, August 6, 2020

The RBI today(6th August 2020) decided to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 4 percent, already the lowest since 2000, and reverse repo rate at 3.35 percent. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI, headed by the Governor Shaktikanta Das, announced the decision after its 24th two-day bi-monthly meeting. RBI had last revised its policy rate on May 22, in an off-policy cycle to perk up demand by cutting interest rate to a historic low. Governor Shaktikanta Das said the MPC voted to keep interest rate unchanged and continue with its accommodative stance to support growth. "Global economic activity has remained fragile. A surge in Covid-19 cases has subdued early signs of revival, said Das, adding: "Economic activity had started to recover, but a surge in infection has forced imposition of lockdowns." Supply chain disruptions were persisting and inflationary pressures were evident across segments, he said. Read more

Tata Consumer Products hits new high after Q1 results

Tata Consumer Products hits new high after Q1 results

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Tata Consumer Products' shares hit an all-time high of Rs 471.70 apiece on Wednesday after the Tata Group FMCG major reported a robust June quarter, with net profit rising 82 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 346 crore helped by an increase in demand in some categories. The company posted a net profit of Rs 190.09 crore in April-June a year ago. Revenue from operations was up 13.44 per cent to Rs 2,713.91 crore during the quarter as against Rs 2,392.36 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal. Tata Starbucks' operations for Q1 were adversely impacted due to COVID-19. As of June 30 2020, close to 60 per cent of the total 186 stores have reopened, it said. The company has acquired 50 per cent stake of PepsiCo India in NourishCo Beverages Ltd, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary with effect from May 18, 2020, and hence TCPL has shown a gain of Rs 84 crore. Read more

Disparity between rallying global stocks and deteriorating data is the most pronounced in India

Disparity between rallying global stocks and deteriorating data is the most pronounced in India

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The Indian shares have logged one of the best rebounds from the March lows globally while battling some of the world’s worst economic data. The surge has pushed up valuations to a record as investors look past the grim reality and the world’s third-highest tally in coronavirus cases. The disconnect between rallying global stocks and deteriorating data is very much pronounced in India. The situation does not go well for Asia’s third-largest economy that’s set for its first contraction in more than four decades. Further negative surprises from macro data or virus cases can unravel a rally that’s added $605 billion in market value from the depths of the swoon to outstrip the government’s stimulus package. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 25 points, Nifty at 11101.65

Closing Bell: Sensex down 25 points, Nifty at 11101.65

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 24.58 points or 0.07% at 37663.33, and the Nifty was up 6.40 points or 0.06% at 11101.70. Sensex gainers were Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finserv. On the flip side, Power Grid Corporation of India, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries (RIL), Infosys were among top Sensex losers. About 1611 shares have advanced, 994 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. The nifty Metal index was up over 3 per cent. Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices gained 1 per cent, each. Nifty FMCG index, slipped 0.17 per cent. The midCap index gained 0.92 per cent and the SmallCap index was up 0.8 per cent. Metal, auto, infra and IT sectors ended higher while selling witnessed in the energy and pharma space.

key factors for today's bull run in Dalaal street

key factors for today's bull run in Dalaal street

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Yesterday(3rd August, Monday) was a bloody show by bears, but today bulls decimated them by recouping all losses thanks to strong global cues and low-level buying by investors. The outperformance of select blue-chips also boosted the gains. The 30-share Sensex jumped 748 points to close at 37,688, while peer Nifty climbed 211 points to end at 11,103 points. Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices added over a percent each, underperforming their headline peers. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 748 points, Nifty at 11095.25

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 748 points, Nifty at 11095.25

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 748.31 points or 2.03% at 37687.91, and the Nifty was up 203.70 points or 1.87% at 11095.30. Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ONGC, ITC, Asian Paints, and Maruti Suzuki were the top gainers on Sensex. On the other hand Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and IndusInd Bank were the worst performer. About 1685 shares have advanced, 933 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto was the top gainer along with Nifty Media. Nifty IT index slipped into the red, down 0.4 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap index gained 1 per cent and the S&P BSE SmallCap index was trading nearly 1.3 per cent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:Extended rally-Sensex up 333 points at 37,272 level and Nifty at 10,990 level

MARKET UPDATE:Extended rally-Sensex up 333 points at 37,272 level and Nifty at 10,990 level

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Equities in Indian markets extended their rally and were trading nearly a percent higher today(4th August 2020). The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was at 37,272 level in morning deals, up 333 points, or 0.9 percent. RIL, ONGC, ITC, Asian Paints, and Maruti Suzuki trading as top gainers on the index. On the downside, IndusInd Bank, TechM, Power Grid, and HCL Tech slipped in the red. HDFC Bank surged over 5 percent after media reports suggested the Reserve Bank of India has approved Sashidhar Jagdishan's name for the post of CEO of the bank. The broader Nifty50, meanwhile, was at 10,990 level, up 92 points, or 0.9 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index slipped into the red, down 0.4 percent, after US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order restricting federal agencies from contracting or subcontracting foreign workers, hurting Indian IT professionals who work in the US on the H-1B visa. Read more

Tata Motors share price jumps over 8% ,after June quarter numbers

Tata Motors share price jumps over 8% ,after June quarter numbers

Monday, August 3, 2020

Shares of Tata Motors gained over 8 per cent to Rs 114.4 on the BSE on Monday after the company on Friday released its June quarter numbers for the fiscal year 2020-21. The company has reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 8,438 crore on-year for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, down 128.16% from Rs. 3,698.34 crore in June 2019.Net Sales at Rs 31,983.06 crore in June 2020 down 47.97% from Rs. 61,466.99 crore in June 2019. EBITDA stands at Rs. 1,289.23 crores in June 2020 down 65.1% from Rs. 3,693.93 crore in June 2019. Tata Motors stock has risen over 78 per cent since March, from a 52-week low of Rs 63.60 apiece. Most brokerages such as JM Financial Institutional Securities, CLSA, Citi and Motilal Oswal Financial Services have maintained their bullish stance on the stock post the company's June quarter results, with a potential upside of up to 25 per cent.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 667 points, Nifty at 10891.60

Closing Bell:Sensex down 667 points, Nifty at 10891.60

Monday, August 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 667.29 points or 1.77% at 36939.60, and the Nifty was down 181.90 points or 1.64% at 10891.60 weighed down by Reliance Industries and financial counters. Titan was the top gainer, followed by Tata Steel, HCL Tech, L&T, Tata Motors and State Bank of India. On the other hand, losers include UPL, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Life, Kotak Mahindra Bank and IOC. About 1409 shares have advanced, 1213 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, except metal other indices ended in the red. BSE Midcap Index ended 0.3 per cent lower, while the Smallcap Index gained 1 per cent. Volatility index, India VIX, climbed 3.89 per cent to 25.13 levels, indicating increased volatility in the market.

Wholesale auto sales make comeback: In July Maruti Suzuki sold 88.2 per cent more than June 2020

Wholesale auto sales make comeback: In July Maruti Suzuki sold 88.2 per cent more than June 2020

Saturday, August 1, 2020

India's largest passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki, today(1st August 2020) announced that it had sold 108,000 units in July, 88.2 percent more than June 2020. The numbers are dispatch from the manufacturer to their dealers and don’t reflect retail sales. While it is a sign of recovery, Maruti executives said that the numbers primarily indicate that supply-side issues like availability of workforce and raw material supply has largely been addressed

5+3+3+4 structure and 10+2 system: New National Education Policy

5+3+3+4 structure and 10+2 system: New National Education Policy

Friday, July 31, 2020

In major “school to college” reforms, the government on July 28 unveiled the new National Education Policy that restructures school education by setting out 3-6 years as pre-school age and dilutes the emphasis on board exams, among other changes. One of the sweeping reforms is the transition from the decades-old 10+2 format to the 5+3+3+4 structure. The policy aims at transforming the pedagogical structure from the existing 10 years + 2 years to a more inclusive transition from foundational to the secondary stage. The 5+3+3+4 structure brings into the fold the already existing playschools within the ambit of ‘formal education'. With the 5+3+3+4 system of education, the 10+2 system would not change in terms of the years a child spends within the formal education system in the country at the school level. The new structure brings into the fold the already existing playschools within the ambit of ‘formal education’.

Big countries such as India are at a disadvantage in dealing with pandemics

Big countries such as India are at a disadvantage in dealing with pandemics

Friday, July 31, 2020

India is now the epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic. It ranks just behind the U.S. and Brazil in confirmed cases and is growing faster than either. The total rose 20% in just the last week, despite the fact that India is testing less than most of its peers. It’s looking increasingly likely that India will wind up being the country with the most cases in the world. It is a reflection of the fact that big, diverse countries are at a disadvantage in dealing with pandemics. Smaller nations such as New Zealand or Thailand can manage the flow of cases by shutting down their international borders. But internal borders are as porous in India as they are in the U.S. Read more

SBI Q1 Results:Profit jumps 81% to Rs 4,189.34 crore

SBI Q1 Results:Profit jumps 81% to Rs 4,189.34 crore

Friday, July 31, 2020

State Bank of India (SBI) the country’s largest bank on Friday reported an 81% YoY surge in net profit at Rs 4,189.34 crore for the quarter ended June 2020 compared with a profit of Rs 2,312.20 crore in the same quarter last year driven by a one-time gain from stake sale in SBI Life for Rs 1,539.73 crore. Consequently, SBI's holding in the life insurance firm has fallen to 55.5 % from 57.60 % earlier. On a quarterly basis, the net profit grew 17 % from Rs 3,580.8 crore reported in the March quarter of FY20.On a consolidated basis, the net profit came in at Rs 4,776.5 crore, up 61.88 % YoY, from Rs 2,950.5 crore reported in Q1FY20. Net interest income (NII) for the quarter came in at Rs 26,641 crore compared to Rs 22,938.8 crore in the year-ago period.Profit as well as NII both were ahead of a CNBC-TV18 poll estimates of Rs 3,222.2 crore and Rs 23,940.3 crore respectively. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 129 points, Nifty at 11073.45

Closing Bell:Sensex down 129 points, Nifty at 11073.45

Friday, July 31, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 129.18 points or 0.34% at 37606.89, and the Nifty was down 28.70 points or 0.26% at 11073.50 weighed down by index heavyweights Reliance Industries and the HDFC Bank. Sun Pharma was the top index gainer followed by State Bank of India, M&M, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, ONGC and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, RIL, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj-Auto, Asian Paints and HDFC were top losers. About 1221 shares have advanced, 1407 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma surged over 3.5 per cent. Nifty Financial Services fell 0.61. Pharma, FMCG, IT and metal ended in the green, while selling witnessed in the energy, auto and infra sectors.

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile start-Sensex up by 60 points after slipping to as much as 37,538 levels, and Nifty gave up 11,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile start-Sensex up by 60 points after slipping to as much as 37,538 levels, and Nifty gave up 11,100-mark

Friday, July 31, 2020

The equity markets in India fluctuated between gains and losses in a volatile start today(31st July 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 60 points higher at 37,800 levels after slipping to as much as 37,538 levels. The Nifty50 index gave up the 11,100-mark. Reliance Industries slid 2 percent after reporting its June quarter results. The HDFC twins slipped 2 percent each and were among the top Sensex losers. On the other hand, IT stocks were once again in focus with HCL Tech, TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys all rising over 1 percent each. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices mixed. Nifty IT index rose 1 percent while the Nifty Financial Services index dipped 1 percent. Five hundred and seventy-six companies including State Bank of India, Tata Motors, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Indian Oil Corporation are scheduled to announce their quarterly results. Read more

HDFC Q1 Results:Net profit down 5 per cent

HDFC Q1 Results:Net profit down 5 per cent

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Housing Development Finance Corporation on Thursday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,051.52 crore for June quarter of FY21, down a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) down from Rs 3,203.1 crore-profit reported in Q1FY20. The profit numbers beat market estimates as a CNBC-TV18 poll had estimated the number to come at Rs 2,698.8 crore. Consolidated net profit of HDFC was Rs 4,058.53 crore. It improved 14.6 per cent on a yearly basis from Rs 3,540 crore reported in Q1FY20. The company's revenue stood at Rs 13,017.7 crore in Q1FY21 against Rs 12,990.3 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year.HDFC informed the bourses that it has kept aside Rs 1,199 crore as provisions to deal with the impact of the coronavirus. The net interest income (NII) for the quarter under review jumped 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 3,392 crore, up from Rs 3,079 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.CNBC-TV18 poll expected NII to come at Rs 3,419.5. Read more

Land prices have more than doubled officially in Kashmir-but no buyers

Land prices have more than doubled officially in Kashmir-but no buyers

Thursday, July 30, 2020

In January 2020, the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir passed orders significantly increasing the market value of residential, commercial, and agricultural land in all 10 districts of the territory for 2020-21. Official minutes of meetings suggest that the hike in land rates were anywhere between five percent in certain districts and 20 percent in Srinagar district. But an examination of new land rates shows that land prices were raised much more than that. The government’s objectives were primarily three. First, incentivise the locals to think of selling their property by massively enhancing their official land values by getting into the base effect play. Second, anticipating a rise in property transactions by opening up its purchase to outsiders, the government would have significantly enhanced its revenues from stamp duty collections. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 335.06, Nifty at 11102.15

Closing Bell:Sensex down 335.06, Nifty at 11102.15

Thursday, July 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 335.06 points or 0.88% at 37736.07, and the Nifty was down 100.70 points or 0.90% at 11102.20 mainly due to selling in the financial counters. Sun Pharma was the top gainer, Maruti, Dr Reddys Labs and Infosys. IndusInd Bank was the worst-performing stock, followed by HDFC, BPCL and Axis Bank. About 1033 shares have advanced, 1570 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. All sectoral indices ended with loses, except Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma. while BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended marginally lower.

Maruti Suzuki posts Rs 249 crore loss for Q1

Maruti Suzuki posts Rs 249 crore loss for Q1

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday reported a consolidated loss of Rs 249.4 crore for the June quarter of FY21 (Q1FY21) as compared to a profit of Rs 1,376.8 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year due to operating loss and lower revenue following a steep decline in sales volumes during the lockdown. It was the first time since its listing in 2003 that the auto major reported a quarterly loss. Analysts had projected a net loss of Rs 340 crore for the company. Revenue from operations declined sharply by 79.2 per cent to Rs 4,106.5 crore compared to the year-ago period. The company sold a total of 76,599 vehicles during the quarter, sharply lower from 4,02,594 in the same quarter a year ago. Sales in the domestic market stood at 67,027 units, while exports were at 9,572 units. The stock was down at Rs 6,172.35, down 1.83 per cent on the BSE. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 421 points, Nifty holds at 11202.85

Closing Bell:Sensex down 421 points, Nifty holds at 11202.85

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 421.82 points or 1.10% at 38071.13, and the Nifty was down 97.60 points or 0.86% at 11202.90 as investors booked profit in the recent outperformers. Reliance Industries Ltd was the top Sensex loser followed by M&M, HCL Tech, and Nestle. While the gainers were IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and L&T.About 1359 shares have advanced, 1300 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma gained 3 per cent, Nifty PSU Bank index gained over 1.5 per cent. Nifty Auto fell over 1 per cent. Most of the sectoral indices ended in the red, while Nifty Pharma, Nifty Metal, and Nifty PSU Bank were the top sectoral gainers.BSE MidCap index gained 0.68 per cent. BSE SmallCap gained over 0.4 per cent.

Moody's Investors Service forecast a negative outlook for the steel industry in India

Moody's Investors Service forecast a negative outlook for the steel industry in India

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Due to the adverse effect of coronavirus pandemic on the economy Steel consumption is expected to decline at least 10 percent for rated Indian steel-makers, says a report. Moody's Investors Service in the latest report has forecast a negative outlook for the steel industry in the Asia Pacific region. According to Moody's Investors Service, India's (Baa3 negative) economic growth will remain materially lower than in the past, with real GDP contracting 3 percent in 2020. "We assume that economic activity will gradually pick up in July. However, given the possibility for second or third waves of virus infections or deeper economic costs than currently factored in, the downside risk to these forecasts is significant," the agency said. Moody's estimates that lower GDP growth will translate into steel consumption falling at least 10 percent for rated steel-makers in the 12 months to March 2021.

UltraTech Cement surges 9% on better-than-expected Q1 show

UltraTech Cement surges 9% on better-than-expected Q1 show

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Shares of UltraTech Cement moved higher by 9 per cent to Rs 4,210 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected operational performance in the April-June quarter of FY21 (Q1FY21). It reported a 36.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) fall in net profit at Rs 806 crore compared with Rs 1,267 crore in the corresponding quarter last year due to one-time loss of Rs 157.4 crore and lockdown impact on revenue but beat analysts' estimates pegged at Rs 480 crore for the quarter. Revenue for the quarter fell 32.81 per cent YoY to Rs 7,290 crore compared with Rs 10,851 crore in the same quarter last year. The company doubled other income to Rs 278.8 crore against Rs 134.7 crore YoY, which supported profitability. The company’s consolidated net sales were at Rs 7,563 crore against Rs 11,229 crore over the corresponding period of the previous year. Read more

ICICI Bank is now the second most widely tracked stock in the world

ICICI Bank is now the second most widely tracked stock in the world

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

ICICI Bank has now become the second most widely tracked stock in the world after e-commerce giant Alibaba. As many as 59 analysts covered ICICI Bank, and all of them had ‘buy’ ratings on the lender. On the other hand, 64 experts tracked Alibaba, and 63 had ‘buy’ ratings on the stock, while one had a ‘hold’ call, as per a report. In terms of wealth creation, the stock has outperformed the benchmark equity indices over the past 10 years: ICICI Bank had delivered 8.70 percent annualised return to investors between July 2010 and July 2020, while BSE Bankex has gained 8.50 percent CAGR and Sensex 7.8 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 558 points, Nifty at 11300.55

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 558 points, Nifty at 11300.55

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 558.22 points or 1.47% at 38492.95, and the Nifty was up 168.70 points or 1.52% at 11300.50 tracking gains from its Asian peers. Ultratech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, IndusInd Bank and Tech Mahindra were major Sensex gainers, While ICICI Bank, Nestle India, Asian Paints, ONGC and ITC were among the top Sensex losers. About 1315 shares have advanced, 1300 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. The nifty Auto index gained 3.21 per cent. Nifty IT index too jumped over 2 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 0.5 per cent each.

YES Bank hits 10% lower circuit after FPO shares list for trading

YES Bank hits 10% lower circuit after FPO shares list for trading

Monday, July 27, 2020

Private sector lender Yes Bank’s shares were locked in 10 % lower circuit at Rs 12.30 on the BSE on Monday after the listing of fresh shares allotted in the follow-on public offer (FPO). The stock was trading at Rs 12.30 per share, down from its previous close of Rs 13.65 apiece. 12,504 million equity shares of YES Bank are listed and admitted for trading on the exchange with effect from July 27, 2020. The private sector lender raised Rs 14,272 crore through the FPO, which was subscribed 95 per cent. The issue opened on July 15 and closed two days later.FPO had sailed through only due to the lender's underwriting agreement with SBICap, wherein the latter agreed to underwrite Rs 3,000 crore at a price equal to or the lowest end of the price band. YES BANK stock has consistently been falling since the pricing announcement of the FPO. It has fallen 54 per cent from the level of Rs 26.65 on July 9, 2020. There were pending sell orders of 41,640,911 shares, with no buyers available. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 194 points, Nifty at 11131.80

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 194 points, Nifty at 11131.80

Monday, July 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 194.17 points or 0.51% at 37934.73, and the Nifty was down 62.40 points or 0.56% at 11131.80 mainly on selling in financial counters. Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS and BPCL were the top gainers on Sensex today. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Zee Entertainment and IndusInd Bank were major losers in the Sensex. About 857 shares have advanced, 1790 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, IT and metal indices ended in the green, while banks, pharma, auto and FMCG remained under pressure. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 1 per cent each.

Mphasis rallies 20% after June quarter profit rises to Rs 264

Mphasis rallies 20% after June quarter profit rises to Rs 264

Friday, July 24, 2020

Shares of Mphasis rallied 20 per cent to Rs 1,174.7,hits fresh 52 Week high on the BSE on Friday after the company’s April-June quarter (Q1FY21) earnings came in-line with Street estimate. The company reported a 3.9 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 275.1 crore in the June 2020 quarter. Its net profit stood at Rs 264.6 crore in the year-ago period, Mphasis said in a regulatory filing. The company’s revenue from operations grew 10.9 per cent to Rs 2,288.2 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 2,062.5 crore in the year-ago period. The company announced new TCV (total contract value) wins of USD259m in 1QFY21 in Direct International. This is the highest ever TCV win for a quarter for Mphasis and comprises one large deal win of over USD100m TCV. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 12 points, Nifty at 11194.15

Closing Bell:Sensex down 12 points, Nifty at 11194.15

Friday, July 24, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 39.35 points or 0.10% at 38101.12, and the Nifty was down 21.30 points or 0.19% at 11194.20 with negative bias led by selling in financial, auto, and metal counters. HCL Tech and Reliance Industries were the top Sensex gainers followed by Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, and IndusInd Bank. Axis Bank, SBI, Zee Entertainment and ICICI Bank being the worst performers on Sensex. About 1055 shares have advanced, 1557 shares declined, and 140 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma was up 1.38%. Nifty Metal was down over 2%, followed by banking and finance indices. Nifty financial services were down 1.55%. Except IT and Energy other sectoral indices ended in the red, while BSE Smallcap and Midcap indices ended lower.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 268 points, Nifty at 11215.45

Closing Bell: Sensex up 268 points, Nifty at 11215.45

Thursday, July 23, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 268.95 points or 0.71% at 38140.47, and the Nifty was up 82.90 points or 0.74% at 11215.50. Reliance Industries, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank Eicher Motors were major gainers in the Sensex pack, While losers include Axis Bank, HUL, Shree Cements, Infosys, and TCS were major losers. About 1436 shares have advanced, 1184 shares declined, and 145 shares are unchanged. Nifty Metal index, up 0.7 per cent. Nifty IT down 0.18%. Except IT other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also ended higher.

Pune's Serum Institute of India is placing its bets on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222

Pune's Serum Institute of India is placing its bets on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate AZD1222 being produced at Pune’s Serum Institute of India is most likely immunogenic and effective for mass use.CEO Adar Poonawalla stated that he would start manufacturing at personal risk. The company is investing $200 million in the vaccine facility and that he wants to keep the price at below Rs 1,000. I’m confident that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate will be immunogenic and effective for mass use. Once the trials are successful in India and the UK, we are certain that COVISHIELD will be one of the first vaccines to be introduced" Sri Poonawalla said. Read more

Bajaj Auto Q1 net profit plunges 53 per cent YoY to Rs 528

Bajaj Auto Q1 net profit plunges 53 per cent YoY to Rs 528

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The Pune based two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto on Wednesday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 528 crore for the April-June quarter of FY21 (Q1FY21), down 53 per cent, from a profit of Rs 1,125.67 crore in the year-ago period, dented by lower volumes but the operating performance was ahead of analysts estimates. Sequentially, the profit tumbled 60 per cent from Rs 1,310.29 crore posted in the March quarter of FY20. Revenue from operations fell 60.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,079.24 crore in the quarter ended June 2020, hit by lower sales volumes. Bajaj Auto said it sold 4,43,103 units during the first quarter against 12,47,174 units in the year-ago period. On a consolidated basis, the net profit was Rs 395.5 crore, down from Rs 1,012.16 crore clocked in Q1FY20. The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) came to Rs 441 crore in the June quarter, while margin came in at 14.3 per cent. Read more

Burman family(Dabur India)may join hands with the Khaitans to manage the Eveready Ind. India

Burman family(Dabur India)may join hands with the Khaitans to manage the Eveready Ind. India

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The promoters of Dabur India — The Burman family- may join hands with the Khaitan's of Williamson Magor Group to manage the country’s largest dry cell battery maker, Eveready Industries India. After the last tranche of a share purchase of 8.48 percent by the Burmans about a week back, the promoter holding in Eveready slipped below theirs. At present, the Burman family holding is at 19.84 percent while promoters of Eveready are at 15.07 percent. From the current holding pattern, the Burmans are likely to be the majority partner, sources said. With this partnership, the promoters of Eveready are hoping to ring-fence the long-term interests of the company. Eveready had earlier held talks with Energizer and Duracell for a slump-sale of the battery business. Finalising the deal is pending because of an interim order of the Delhi High Court, preventing a change in the capital structure and sale of assets of Eveready, McLeod Russel India, and other Williamson Magor group companies.

Closing Bell:Sensex dips 59 points, Nifty at 11132.60

Closing Bell:Sensex dips 59 points, Nifty at 11132.60

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

At Close, Sensex ended 58.81 points or 0.16 per cent at 37871.52, and the Nifty shed18.60 points or 0.17 per cent at 11143.70. Axis Bank was the top gainer on Sensex followed by Titan and Power Grid. HUL was the top loser followed by Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp and BPCL About 1164 shares have advanced, 1448 shares declined, and 147 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty Bank, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Media, and Nifty Private Bank, all sectoral indices , auto, IT and PSU banks dragged the most and ended in the red.

23.5% Delhi residents had IgG antibodies:Sero-surveillance study by NCDC

23.5% Delhi residents had IgG antibodies:Sero-surveillance study by NCDC

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

In Delhi, 23.48 percent of Delhi's respondents had IgG antibodies as per a sero-surveillance study. This indicates that many people would likely be infected with coronavirus but asymptomatic. The study was conducted by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with the Delhi government from June 27 to July 10. A total of 21,387 samples were collected according to lab standards and then tested. These tests were not diagnostic but done to identify the presence of antibodies in the general population. Antibody testing done repeatedly over time generates important evidence for assessing the spread of the pandemic from time to time. Read more

Bajaj Finance Q1 Results:Profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 962 crore

Bajaj Finance Q1 Results:Profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 962 crore

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

NBFC major Pune based Bajaj Finance on July 21 reported a 19 per cent year-on-year (YoY) fall in consolidated net profit at Rs 962.32 crore for the quarter ended June 30. It had posted a net profit of Rs 1,195.25 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The Pune-based company's net interest income rose 12% over the year-ago period to Rs 4,152 crore, against the Rs 3,637-crore forecast. Bajaj Finance made additional contingency provisions worth Rs 1,450 crore for Covid-19, taking the overall contingency provision to Rs 2,350 crore during the quarter. Consolidated revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 6,648.2 crore rising 14.5 per cent over Rs 5,805.5 crore in the corresponding period the previous year. Consolidated asset under management of the company increased 7 per cent YoY to Rs 1,38,055 crore during the quarter. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 511 points, Nifty at 11162.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 511 points, Nifty at 11162.25

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 511.34 points or 1.37% at 37930.33, and the Nifty was up 140.10 points or 1.27% at 11162.30. ICICI Bank was the top Sensex gainer followed by Ultra Cement, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, BPCL, Eicher Motors and HDFC Bank. while losers included Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Britannia, Bharti Infratel and Cipla. About 1427 shares have advanced, 1223 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index gained to 2%, followed by Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Bank index. Auto, bank, energy, metal and infra sectors ended in the green, while pharma and FMCG stocks remained under pressure.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 398 points, Nifty at 11022.20

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 398 points, Nifty at 11022.20

Monday, July 20, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 398.85 points or 1.08% at 37418.99, and the Nifty was up 120.50 points or 1.11% at 11022.20.HDFC Bank, after reporting a 20% jump in net profit in the June quarter, was the top gainer on Sensex, followed by HCL Tech, Infosys, Britannia Industries, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv and ICICI Bank. On the other end, Sun Pharma was a major loser followed by Titan, HUL, Cipla, Zee Entertainment, BPCL, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1487 shares have advanced, 1154 shares declined, and 181 shares are unchanged. Nifty Private Bank index was up 1.34%, followed by Nifty Bank. Among sectors, except pharma other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with 1 per cent gain.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 548 points, Nifty at 10901.70

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 548 points, Nifty at 10901.70

Friday, July 17, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 548.46 points or 1.50% at 37020.14, and the Nifty was up 161.70 points or 1.51% at 10901.70, led by energy, infra stocks.ONGC, Reliance Industries (RIL), Titan Company, HDFC Bank, M&M, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank were the top Sensex gainers. While Nestle India, TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech and Axis Bank were top Sensex losers. About 1622 shares have advanced, 978 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. The nifty Metal index gained 2.25 per cent. Except IT all other sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained over 1 per cent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 420 points,Nifty at 10739.95

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 420 points,Nifty at 10739.95

Thursday, July 16, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 419.87 points or 1.16% at 36471.68, and the Nifty was up 121.80 points or 1.15% at 10740. Infosys gained the most followed by M&M, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finance. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, ITC, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India. About 1058 shares have advanced, 1512 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Titan Company, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel were among top losers on the index. Nifty IT index was top sectoral gainer, with a growth of 2.82.BSE Midcap Index ended with a 0.7 per cent gain, while the BSE Smallcap index ended marginally lower.

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 758 points from day's high,Nifty at 10618.20

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 758 points from day's high,Nifty at 10618.20

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 18.75 points or 0.05% at 36051.81, and the Nifty was up 10.80 points or 0.10% at 10618.20. Wipro gaining the most followed by Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and TCS. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Nestle India were among the top Sensex losers. RIL dips 4% post-AGM. About 1083 shares have advanced, 1503 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT index gained 3 per cent followed by Nifty Metal index which gained over one per cent. Energy, infra and PSU bank ended lower. while buying witnessed in the IT, pharma, FMCG and Auto space.

Biocon Share gains 5 %, as Company to launch COVID-19 drug

Biocon Share gains 5 %, as Company to launch COVID-19 drug

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Shares of Bengaluru-based Biocon gained almost 7 per cent intraday on July 14 after the company said it will launch biologic drug Itolizumab for the treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients on the basis of its clinical trials done on 30 patients across four centres. The price band will be around Rs 8,000 per vial. Itolizumab is the first novel biologic therapy to be approved anywhere in the world for treating patients with moderate to severe Covid-19 complications and has been used since 2013 for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis under the brand name Alzumab, the health ministry said. The company has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to market Itolizumab injection 25mg/5mL solution for emergency use in India for treating patients with cytokine storm.Itolizumab will be manufactured and formulated as an intravenous injection at Biocon’s bio-manufacturing facility at Biocon Park, Bengaluru.

Google may invest $4 bn in Reliance digital arm

Google may invest $4 bn in Reliance digital arm

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Alphabet Inc's Google is in advanced talks to invest $4 billion for a stake in the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, Bloomberg reported today (14th July 2020), according to some sources. Investors, including Facebook and KKR & Co, have already poured in a combined $15.64 billion for just over 25% in Jio Platforms. The funding spree, which began late April, and a share sale by Reliance have helped make India's biggest company net-debt free.

Closing Bell: Sensex drops 660 points, Nifty at 10607.35

Closing Bell: Sensex drops 660 points, Nifty at 10607.35

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 660.63 points or 1.80% at 36033.06, and the Nifty was down 195.30 points or 1.81% at 10607.40. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC, Bajaj Finserv and ICICI Bank were major losers. While Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy's Labs and Titan Company were major gainers. About 820 shares have advanced, 1829 shares declined, and 116 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index plunged 3.5 per cent, Nifty PSU Bank down 3.53 per cent and Nifty Private Bank index fell 3.68 per cent. Nifty Pharma was the only index that ended in the green-up 0.48 per cent, rest all the sectoral indices settled in the red.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended 1 per cent lower. The volatility index, India VIX rose 5.73 per cent to 26.70 levels

Some factors which can erode your wealth in the long term

Some factors which can erode your wealth in the long term

Monday, July 13, 2020

Over 25 years, even a modest 5% inflation reduces the value of Rs 1 lakh to less than Rs 30,000 (see graphic). If inflation is higher at 7%, the value would drop to below Rs 20,000. So, while the amount may seem big today, the inflation-adjusted value of what you get back will not be substantial. The features of some life insurance policies can take your breath away. The return of premium term plans gives back the entire premium paid if the policyholder survives the full term. Just think about it. You can get an insurance cover of Rs 2-3 crore for 20-30 years and if you survive the term, the company will give back every rupee you paid as premium. It’s truly a great offer. Or is it? The money you will get back after 20-30 years would have lost a lot of its value by then. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 99.36 points, Nifty at 10802.70

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 99.36 points, Nifty at 10802.70

Monday, July 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 99.36 points or 0.27% at 36693.69, and the Nifty was up 34.70 points or 0.32% at 10802.70. Tech Mahindra, HCL tech, JSW Steel and Reliance Industries were the major gainers in the Sensex pack. HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, Power Grid and ICICI Bank were major losers. About 1110 shares have advanced, 1543 shares declined, and 175 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT gained 1.2 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank index was down 1.7 per cent, followed by Nifty Bank index. Nifty Metal was top gainer while all banking and financial services indices were in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended flat.

Google announces $ 10 billion Google for India Digitisation Fund

Google announces $ 10 billion Google for India Digitisation Fund

Monday, July 13, 2020

Google announced "Google for India" Digitization Fund worth $10 billion (Rs 75,000 crore) today (13th July 2020), which the technology giant would invest in India over the next 5-7 years. The investment will be done through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem investments. Calling India's digital journey far from complete, Pichai announced the Google for India Digitization Fund that will invest nearly $ 10 billion in India over 5-7 years. "We’ll do this through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem investments. This is a reflection of our confidence in the future of India and its digital economy," wrote Pichai. Read more

Government-gauranteed $40 billion loans is too little and may not be enough to save the pandemic hit companies

Government-gauranteed $40 billion loans is too little and may not be enough to save the pandemic hit companies

Friday, July 10, 2020

After months of lockdown, India reopened for business in June but for thousands of small entrepreneurs, the blow has been devastating. Businesses from textiles to sports goods and furniture are shuttered or working at a bare minimum. Govt's programme to help small businesses back on their feet through $40 billion of government-guaranteed loans is too little and may not be enough to save the many companies that form the backbone of India's economy, nearly three dozen entrepreneurs Reuters spoke to across the country said. Some said their business was so hamstrung by the pandemic that taking on new debt made little sense. They would rather the government had helped them by cutting the goods and service tax or waive off the interest on loans. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 143 points, Nifty at 10768.05

Closing Bell:Sensex slips 143 points, Nifty at 10768.05

Friday, July 10, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 143.36 points or 0.39% at 36594.33, and the Nifty was down 45.50 points or 0.42% at 10768 amid weak global cues. Sun Pharma was the top gainer on Sensex followed by HUL, Bharti Airtel,Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance. On the other end, Tech Mahindra was the top loser followed by Tata Steel, HDFC, Titan Company and IndusInd Bank. About 989 shares have advanced, 1646 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma, Nifty Realty, and Nifty FMCG were the top sectoral gainers. Nifty PSU Bank index fell 2.67% while the Nifty Private Bank index was down 2.3%. Bank, metal and auto remained under pressure.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 408 points, Nifty at 10813.45

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 408 points, Nifty at 10813.45

Thursday, July 9, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 408.68 points or 1.12% at 36737.69, and the Nifty was up 107.70 points or 1.01% at 10813.50 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the India Global Week Summit, said India was seeing green shoots of economic recovery. Hindalco Industries, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and HDFC were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bharti Infratel, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, ONGC and Hero MotoCorp. Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG. Nifty Metal was up over 2%. Except for FMCG, other sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended with marginal gains.

Chemical stocks extend rally

Chemical stocks extend rally

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Shares of chemicals, commodities, and specialty chemicals space were trading up to 15 percent higher on the BSE today(8th July 2020) amid reports that the government is planning to offer tax incentives to promote 'Make in India' for the chemical sector. As per media reports, the government is expected to offer tax incentives of 100 percent for the first five years while the same will be limited to 75 percent for the next five years and 50 percent for five years thereafter. The government may also infuse capital between 10 percent and 20 percent. Navin Fluorine International (Rs 1,765), Neogen Chemicals (Rs 593), and Ultramarine & Pigments (Rs 249) have hit their respective 52-week highs today.

Gold breached $1,800 barrier for the first time since 2011

Gold breached $1,800 barrier for the first time since 2011

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Gold briefly breached $1,800 an ounce today(8th July 2020) for the first time since 2011 as mounting fears over the fast global spread of the coronavirus sent investors scurrying for safe havens. Spot gold had risen 0.3 percent to $1,799.22 per ounce by 0854 GMT, after hitting its highest since November 2011, at $1,800.18, earlier in the session. US gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $1,812.90 per ounce. European shares opened lower as soaring COVID-19 cases dented hopes of a swift economic recovery. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 345.51 points, Nifty at 10705.75

Closing Bell:Sensex down 345.51 points, Nifty at 10705.75

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

At Close, Sensex was down 345.51 points or 0.94 per cent at 36329.01, and the Nifty shed 93.90 points or 0.87 per cent at 10705.75. IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer in Sensex followed by State Bank of India, Tata Steel and Hindustan Unilever. Infosys, HCL Tech, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, and NTPC were major losers in Sensex pack. About 1225 shares have advanced, 1492 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index was up 3.11% and Nifty Pharma index, up 1.11%. Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, Nifty media were in the red.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 187.24 points,Nifty at 10799.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 187.24 points,Nifty at 10799.65

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 187.24 points or 0.51% at 36674.52, and the Nifty was up 36.00 points or 0.33% at 10799.70 supported by buying in financial and IT counters. About 1312 shares have advanced, 1374 shares declined, and 151 shares are unchanged. Bajaj Finance shares gained the most, followed by IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys and ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv. while losers included Adani Ports, Power Grid Corp, ITC, NTPC and Grasim Industries. Nifty Private Bank gained 2.4%. Nifty IT, up 1.85%. Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Auto, Nifty Media were among the other sectoral indices to end the day with gains. While metal, energy, infra, pharma and FMCG ended lower. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended higher.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 465 points, Nifty at 10750

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 465 points, Nifty at 10750

Monday, July 6, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 465.86 points or 1.29% at 36487.28, while Nifty up 156.30 points or 1.47% at 10763.70 on Strong global cues and encouraging business update by certain companies for Q1F20-21 boosted investor sentiment..M&M, Baja Finance, RIL and Tata Motors were major gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers include Bajaj Auto, Bharti Airtel, HDFC and Gail were major losers. About 1596 shares have advanced, 1144 shares declined, and 182 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto gained 2.88% and Nifty metal gained 2.47%. Except for pharma, all other indices ended higher.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 1 per cent each.

Vedanta to pave way for HDFC Life in Nifty

Vedanta to pave way for HDFC Life in Nifty

Friday, July 3, 2020

In an out-of-turn announcement, the NSE yesterday (2nd July 2020) announced that life insurance player HDFC Life will replace the outgoing Vedanta Ltd in the Nifty50 index from July 31, as the latter got shareholders' approval on June 25 for delisting. Meanwhile, analysts at ICICI Securities expect that in the semi-annual change in the Nifty50 constituents to be announced by August-end, SBI Life Insurance will enter the index, replacing Zee Entertainment (ZEEL). These changes, according to the brokerage firm, will improve the earnings growth profile of Nifty50, and also increase the weight of non-lending financial services stocks in the index. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 177 points, Nifty at 10607.35

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 177 points, Nifty at 10607.35

Friday, July 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 177.72 points or 0.50% at 36021.42, and the Nifty was up 55.70 points or 0.53% at 10607.40. Bajaj-Auto, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, L&T, Power Grid and Nestle India were major gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers include Tata Steel, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, M&M, Maruti Suzuki. About 1333 shares have advanced, 1359 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT were top sectoral gainers, up 0.91 per cent and 0.60 per cent, respectively. The Nifty PSU Bank index was down 1 per cent. Except for bank and metal other sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended higher.

ONGC,Oil India stocks: Investors need to exercise caution

ONGC,Oil India stocks: Investors need to exercise caution

Friday, July 3, 2020

ONGC and Oil India shares gained up to 1.7 percent yesterday (2nd July 2020) as crude oil prices rose on the back of lower US oil inventories. The two stocks have gained 32-34 percent from their March lows, as oil prices rebounded from under-$20 per barrel to over $40 now. Though market sentiment has improved and a recovery in oil prices bodes well for the state-owned oil and gas producers, investors need to be cautious. The March quarter (Q4) performance has been weak, and the June quarter is likely to see the impact of the disruption caused by Covid-19. For FY21, too, analysts don’t expect significant growth in crude output and are factoring in lower oil and gas prices. Hence, they expect a decline in earnings. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 430 points, Nifty at 10551.70

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 430 points, Nifty at 10551.70

Thursday, July 2, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 429.25 points or 1.21% at 35843.70, and the Nifty was up 121.70 points or 1.17% at 10551.70 lifted by gains in auto and IT stocks. Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer followed by Titan Company, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Infosys, TCS, HDFC, Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki. On the other hand, Axis Bank was the top loser followed by Hindustan Unilever (HUL), ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, NTPC, Nestle India and Asian Paints. About 1683 shares have advanced, 1039 shares declined, and 125 shares are unchanged. Nifty Auto and Nifty IT were top sectoral gainers, up 2.89 per cent and 2.65 per cent, respectively. All other sectoral indices ended in the green.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1 per cent each.

Are Midcap & smallcaps readying to rally?

Are Midcap & smallcaps readying to rally?

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Some selected smallcap and midcap stocks such as Balkrishna Industries, Deepak Nitrite, Rallis India, and Bajaj Electricals, etc. may deliver up to 26 percent return to investors during the second half of 2020, according to ICICI Securities. The brokerage says after a lull of more than 24 months, the broader market is on the cusp of the next major bull market. The BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices have corrected 29 percent and 38 percent, respectively, from their respective all-time high scaled in January 2018. Benchmark Sensex is down 16 percent from its lifetime high of 42,273, scaled on January 20 this year. Read more

Soon we will have private run passenger trains!

Soon we will have private run passenger trains!

Thursday, July 2, 2020

The Indian Railways formally kickstarted on 1st July 2020 its plans to allow private entities to operate passenger trains on its network by inviting request for qualifications (RFQ) for participation on 109 pairs of routes through 151 modern trains, the national transporter said. The project would entail a private sector investment of about Rs 30,000 crore, the national transporter said. This is the first initiative for private investment for running passenger trains on the Indian Railways network. "The objective of this initiative is to introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance, reduced transit time, boost job creation, provide enhanced safety, provide world-class travel experience to passengers," the Railways said. Read more

The Carlyle Group to invest $235 million in Nxtra Data Ltd, of Bharti Airtel

The Carlyle Group to invest $235 million in Nxtra Data Ltd, of Bharti Airtel

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The Carlyle Group today(1st July 2020) announced that it will invest $235 million for approximately 25 percent stake in Nxtra Data Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel engaged in the data centre business. The post-money enterprise valuation of Nxtra is approximately $1.2 billion and Carlyle will hold a stake of approximately 25% in the business upon completion of the transaction, with Airtel continuing to hold the remaining stake of approximately 75%, Bharti Airtel said in a statement. The transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, including approval from the Competition Commission of India.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 499 points, Nifty at 10430.05

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 499 points, Nifty at 10430.05

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 498.65 points or 1.43% at 35414.45, and the Nifty was up 127.90 points or 1.24% at 10430 lifted by gains in financials. Axis Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ITC, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, TCS, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top loser on Sensex followed by NTPC, LT, Neste India, ONGC, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Steel. About 1486 shares have advanced, 1251 shares declined, and 120 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Bank index, up 2.4 per cent. Pharma stocks were under pressure. Buying seen in the banks, FMCG, energy and metal While the S&P BSE MidCap was flat, the S&P BSE SmallCap index was up 0.5 per cent.

Unlock 2.0:Centre grants more relaxations from 1st July

Unlock 2.0:Centre grants more relaxations from 1st July

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The Centre on 29th June issued guidelines for “unlock 2.0”, but the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases in several parts of the country meant it stopped short of reopening schools, colleges, and coaching institutions. International air travel and metro rail services will also continue to remain shut at least till July 31, and large congregations stay banned. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra decided to extend the lockdown in several parts of the states until July 31. “Unlock 2.0” will come into force on1st July 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address the nation at 4 pm on Tuesday,30th June. The fresh guidelines, issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, stated domestic flights and train services, already allowed, would be further expanded in a calibrated manner. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat down 45.72 points, Nifty at 10302.10

Closing Bell: Sensex ends flat down 45.72 points, Nifty at 10302.10

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 45.72 points or 0.13% at 34915.80, and the Nifty was down 10.30 points or 0.10% at 10302.10 on a flat note with negative bias. Top Sensex gainers were Nestle India, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Britannia Industries, HDFC and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Power Grid Corporation of India, HDFC Bank, ONGC, UPL and RIL were the top losers on Sensex. About 1259 shares have advanced, 1452 shares declined, and 137 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index declined by nearly 2 per cent. The nifty Auto index was top sectoral gainer, up 1.10 per cent. Nifty Financial Services, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Bank and Nifty Private Bank closed into the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended lower

India bans 59 Chinese mobile apps on security threat

India bans 59 Chinese mobile apps on security threat

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

India has banned 59 Chinese mobile apps, including the popular SHAREit, TikTok, UC Browser, and SHEIN, citing them to be a security threat. The government invoked its powers under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act and relevant provisions under IT Rules 2009 to block these apps, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Monday. The move comes in the backdrop of stand-off along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh with Chinese troops. The ministry said it had received complaints about the misuse of some mobile apps available on the Android and iOS platforms “for stealing and surreptitiously transmitting user data” in an unauthorized manner to servers located outside India. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Home Ministry, who had had earlier sent an exhaustive recommendation on the apps to be blocked, were consulted on this issue, the Ministry statement said. Read more

Closing Stock:Sensex down 210 points, Nifty at 10312.40

Closing Stock:Sensex down 210 points, Nifty at 10312.40

Monday, June 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 209.75 points or 0.60% at 34961.52, and the Nifty was down 70.60 points or 0.68% at 10312.40 amid weak global cues and rising COVID-19 cases. Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Coal India and L&T were the major losers in the Sensex pack, While gainers include Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Nestle India, ITC, HDFC Bank and Sun Pharma were major gainers. About 1135 shares have advanced, 1597 shares declined, and 136 shares are unchanged. Except for FMCG other indices ended in the red. Nifty PSU Bank slumped 3.31 per cent, Nifty Realty fell 3.55 per cent while the Nifty Metal index was down 2.64 per cent. Nifty FMCG index gained 0.72 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices lost over 1 per cent each.

Nifty will likely hover in the 9,000-10,500 range by year-end:ETMarkets.com survey

Nifty will likely hover in the 9,000-10,500 range by year-end:ETMarkets.com survey

Friday, June 26, 2020

The feeling that the domestic equity market has embarked on a fresh bull run may not for real! Most of the experts on Dalal Street are not expecting Nifty50 to move past the 11,000 marks in 2020. More analysts are betting on a drift in the NSE barometer towards the 9,000 marks, suggests a survey that ETMarkets.com conducted among a dozen brokerages. They generally see a lot of challenges for the equity market in the second half of the calendar. A year-end Nifty target of 11,000 would mean a 7 percent upside over yesterday's close of 10,293, but 10 percent negative returns for the calendar over the December 31, 2019 close of 12,186. The lowest year-end target of 9,000 would require the market to shave off 26 percent from Nifty for the year, or 14 percent from its current level. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 329 points, Nifty at 10383.00

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 329 points, Nifty at 10383.00

Friday, June 26, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 329.17 points or 0.94% at 35171.27, and the Nifty was up 94.10 points or 0.91% at 10383, lifted by gains in public sector banks and IT stocks.IT major Infosys and TCS were the top gainers on Sensex followed by IndusInd Bank, BPCL and HDFC Bank. while losers included Bharti Infratel, Bajaj Finance, ITC, Tata Motors and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1629 shares have advanced, 1040 shares declined, and 141 shares are unchanged.Nifty IT jumped 3.94%.Except for FMCG and pharma other indices ended in the green.BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes gained over 0.8 per cent.

Are toll collecting companies better placed than pure play construction companies?

Are toll collecting companies better placed than pure play construction companies?

Thursday, June 25, 2020

As the nationwide lockdown is easing in a phased manner liquidity crunch and a labour shortage are the two major constraints for the construction sector. Given this, companies that earn revenues from the tolling of projects and executing their own projects instead of pure construction companies are better placed than the pure-play construction companies. According to industry estimates, labour shortage is as high as 50% in the case of some construction projects. This has caused execution delays thereby increasing project costs, which will be borne by the construction companies. Analysts believe that companies that have the right balance of construction and build, operate, and toll projects, have limited downside in terms of cost escalation and loss of revenues. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex was down 26.88 points, Nifty at 10288.90

Closing Bell: Sensex was down 26.88 points, Nifty at 10288.90

Thursday, June 25, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 26.88 points or 0.08% at 34842.10, and the Nifty was down 16.40 points or 0.16% at 10288.90. ITC and Bajaj Finance were the top Sensex gainers, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hero MotoCorp and HUL. While losers were Asian Paints, Hindalco Industries, IOC, Adani Ports and Shree Cements. About 1477 shares have advanced, 1130 shares declined, and 158 shares are unchanged. Nifty FMCG gained 1.9% followed by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Bank. Nifty IT and Nifty Realty were down over 1% each. While BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended higher.

Crude oil prices fall as a new surge in coronavirus infections worldover

Crude oil prices fall as a new surge in coronavirus infections worldover

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Oil prices fell today, reversing the previous session's surge as worries about a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic outweighed support from a gradual reopening of global economies. Brent crude, which on Tuesday rose to its highest level since a price plunge began in March, slipped 47 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $42.16 a barrel by 0814 GMT. The benchmark crude has climbed from below $16 in April but remains a third lower than its level at the end of 2019. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 59 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $39.78 a barrel. Further pressure on prices came from a bigger-than-expected rise in US crude inventories, according to industry group the American Petroleum Institute (API). However, US gasoline and distillate inventories fell, suggesting consumption was picking up as lockdowns were eased.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 561 points, Nifty at 10305.30

Closing Bell: Sensex down 561 points, Nifty at 10305.30

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

At Close, Sensex is down 561.45 points or 1.58% at 34868.98, and the Nifty down 165.70 points or 1.58% at 10305.30. Asian Paints, ITC, Nestle India, Reliance Industries, Bank of Baroda and TCS were the major gainers in the Sensex pack. IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were the losers. About 1245 shares have advanced, 1429 shares declined, and 134 shares are unchanged. Nifty Private Bank index was down 2.18 per cent and the Nifty Pharma index slipped 1.55 per cent. While FMCG index was up over half a per cent.BSE midcap and smallcap indices shed a per cent each at the close.

Market is creating wealth amid all kinds of doubts over rally!

Market is creating wealth amid all kinds of doubts over rally!

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Amid all kinds of doubts over the ongoing stocks rally in India and the world over, the market is creating wealth! The rapid rise in domestic equities from their March lows has not only helped investors recover much of their losses, but also created big wealth for some, with several stocks doubling prices in just three months. Data showed 95 percent of BSE500 stocks from across sectors have delivered positive returns since March 24, when the ben benchmark BSE Sensex had hit its 52-week low. With a 202 percent rally, TV18 Broadcast emerged chart-topper among the 32 BSE500 stocks that doubled money from their March lows. The stock rose to Rs 37.50 on June 19 from Rs 12.40 on March 24. Others on the list included Hathway Cable & Datacom (up 200 percent), Reliance Power (up 199 percent) and Adani Green Energy (up 198 percent). Read more

Trump suspended H-1B, L and other temporary work permits till December

Trump suspended H-1B, L and other temporary work permits till December

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump suspended H-1B, L, and other temporary work permits, which he said is aimed at protecting local workers who are facing unemployment due to the spread of coronavirus. The decision was blasted by the US tech industry, which said it would hurt innovation and delay the recovery of the US economy. "We have a moral duty to create an immigration system that protects the lives and jobs of our citizens," Trump said in a statement. "The entry of additional workers through the H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrant visa programs, therefore, presents a significant threat to employment opportunities for Americans affected by the extraordinary economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak," he said in the order. Read more

Larsen & Toubro stock surges 7% after construction arm bags order from NHAI

Larsen & Toubro stock surges 7% after construction arm bags order from NHAI

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) were trading higher for the fourth straight day on Tuesday. The stock jumped 7 per cent to Rs 970 in intra-day deal on the BSE after the company bagged large contracts worth more than Rs 2,500 crore. In the past four trading days, the stock has rallied 9.5 per cent from Rs 884.55 on June 17. The value of a 'large' order ranges in the range of Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000 crore. The company's Transportation Infrastructure business secured an EPC contract to construct Packages 11 and 22 of the Delhi Vadodara Expressway, which when completed, will be the country's longest expressway of National Highways Authority of India under its flagship Bharat Mala program, the company said in a filing to the exchanges.The company also secured an EPC contract from the state government for the reconstruction of the four-lane Tallah road overbridge in West Bengal. The company has also inked a pact with KBR to build modular process plants for refinery and petrochemical projects.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 519 points, Nifty at 10471.00

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 519 points, Nifty at 10471.00

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 519.11 points or 1.49% at 35430.43, and the Nifty was up 159.80 points or 1.55% at 10471..About 1929 shares have advanced, 749 shares declined, and 143 shares are unchanged..Bajaj Finance rallies over 9% followed by L&T, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Hindalco Industries, Power Grid and M&M. On the other hand, Reliance Industries was the top Sensex loser followed by Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki. Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 per cent. Nifty FMCG index too jumped nearly 2 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up 1 per cent and 0.84 per cent, respectively.

Gold prices surged to a record high

Gold prices surged to a record high

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Gold prices surged to a record high in India today( 22nd June 2020), as safe-haven bets remained in vogue in light of the coronavirus pandemic that has led to an economic slowdown across the globe. The escalated geopolitical tensions between India and China also drove the recent leg of the rally for the yellow metal in the domestic market. Analysts believe the rally for gold is here to stay and foresee a firm trend in the near term. Read more

Glenmark shares gains 40% after regulator's nod for COVID-19 drug

Glenmark shares gains 40% after regulator's nod for COVID-19 drug

Monday, June 22, 2020

Shares of Mumbai-based firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals gained 40 per cent to Rs 572.7 in the intra-day trade on the BSE on Monday after the company on Saturday said it has launched antiviral drug Favipiravir, under the brand name FabiFlu, for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Covid-19. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has become the first Indian company to commercially launch an antiviral drug. The stock has surged over 172 per cent in the last three months, The price range of Favipiravir is at Rs 103 per tablet. The drug will be available as a 200 mg tablet at an MRP of Rs 3,500 for a strip of 34 tablets. It is a prescription-based medication, with the recommended dose being 1,800 mg twice daily on day 1, followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. It offers rapid reduction in viral load within four days and provides faster symptomatic and radiological improvement. Favipiravir has shown clinical improvement of up to 88 per cent in mild to moderate Covid-19 cases. Read more

India may put on hold FDI proposals of 6 Chinese firms

India may put on hold FDI proposals of 6 Chinese firms

Monday, June 22, 2020

The Union home ministry is likely to stall security clearance to a clutch of Chinese companies seeking to invest in India, according to officials close to the development. Recently, India tightened the FDI policy for neighboring nations, with a focus on China. This also applies to transactions where the beneficial owner of the investment is from China. The amendments were made to curb opportunistic takeovers or acquisitions of Indian companies due to Covid-19. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received more than 20 proposals for foreign direct investment (FDI), including from China and Hong Kong, requiring security clearance between April and May. “We are vetting some of these proposals which have come from various sectors. One of the applications is from a well-known start-up,” an official said. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 179 points, Nifty at 10311.20

Closing Bell: Sensex up 179 points, Nifty at 10311.20

Monday, June 22, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 179.59 points or 0.52% at 34911.32, and the Nifty was up 66.80 points or 0.65% at 10311.20. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals surged 40 per cent to Rs 572.70 after it became the first Indian company to secure drug regulator’s nod on manufacturing and marketing the antiviral drug, Favipiravir in India. Bajaj-Auto, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Power Grid Corporation of India and NTPC were major gainers. While HDFC, ONGC, TCS, Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC Bank, Infosys and M&M were major losers. About 1848 shares have advanced, 853 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty IT, all the sectoral indices ended the session in green. Nifty Metal gained 2.62 per cent and Nifty Pharma jumped 2.16 per cent. Nifty IT index declined and closed 0.25 per cent lower.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1-2 per cent.

India-China standoff at Ladakh-why?

India-China standoff at Ladakh-why?

Saturday, June 20, 2020

Indian and Chinese armies witnessed a violent clash that led to the death of 20 Indian Army personnel. Why is it that the Chinese have chosen to make Ladakh a flashpoint, especially now? The answer lies in the strategic advantage offered by Ladakh. As reported by Economic Times, Chinese troops have intruded up to 3 km in the Galwan area and are dominating the heights that threaten the strategic Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road. Colonel Bhat (retired) says that the intention of the Chinese could possibly be to attempt and capture the entire Galwan valley and its confluence point with the Shyok river, along which the Indian road runs. Read more

Fin Min invites bids for advising it on the proposed initial public offer of LIC

Fin Min invites bids for advising it on the proposed initial public offer of LIC

Friday, June 19, 2020

The Finance Ministry today (19th June 2020) Kick-started the process of LIC disinvestment, by inviting bids from consulting firms, investment bankers, and financial institutions for advising it on the proposed initial public offer. The government proposes to engage up to two pre-IPO transaction advisors, for assisting the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) in the preparatory processes leading to the Initial Public Offer (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI), tipped to be the largest ever in the country. The advisors can submit their bids from today till July 13, 2020. The bids would be opened by DIPAM on July 14. Read more

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Group Becomes Net Debt-Free

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Group Becomes Net Debt-Free

Friday, June 19, 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries is now "in its golden decade" as his group became net debt-free, much ahead of its original goal of achieving the status by the end of March 2021. Reliance has turned net debt-free by raising Rs 168,818 crore in two months through the country’s largest-ever rights issue of Rs 53,124.20 crore and series of stake sale deals in its arm Jio Platforms of Rs 115,693.95 crore. "I have fulfilled my promise to the shareholders by making Reliance net debt-free much before our original schedule of 31st March 2021," RIL will set even more ambitious growth goals and achieve them, Mukesh Ambani said in a statement released early on Friday. As per Reliance Industries, the company's net debt was Rs 161,035 crore as on March 31, 2020. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 500 points, Nifty at 10244.40

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 500 points, Nifty at 10244.40

Friday, June 19, 2020

At close, the Sensex is up 523.68 points or 1.53% at 34731.73, and the Nifty up 152.70 points or 1.51% at 10244.40 supported by the gains in the index heavyweight Reliance Industries as the share crossed the Rs 11 lakh crore of market cap in today's session. Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries and Axis Bank were top gainers in the Sensex pack. Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Vedanta, and HCL tec were major losers. About 1759 shares have advanced, 841 shares declined, and 145 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index, up 2 per cent. All Sectoral indices, except Nifty Pharma, were in the green.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 1 per cent each.

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance becomes net debt-free ahead of March 2021 target

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance becomes net debt-free ahead of March 2021 target

Friday, June 19, 2020

Reliance Industries is net debt-free after raising a record Rs 1.69 lakh crore from global investors and a rights issue in almost two months, said group chairman Mukesh Ambani in a statement today(19th June 2020). The statement came after Reliance said yesterday Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will buy a 2.32 percent stake in its digital unit Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crore. “We have received strong interest from strategic and financial investors in our consumer businesses, Jio and Reliance Retail. We will move towards the listing of both these companies within the next five years,” said Ambani. Read more

Garib Kalyan RozgarAbhiyan to give jobs to migrant workers:FM

Garib Kalyan RozgarAbhiyan to give jobs to migrant workers:FM

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today(18th June 2020) briefed the media ahead of the launch of the Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan by the Prime Minister. The FM said that state and central governments have worked together to identify districts that saw the highest reverse migration of workers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Approximately 116 districts spread over 6 states have received migrants in large numbers, the minister informed the media in the briefing. In these 116 districts, both state and central governments have meticulously mapped their skills, she said. Read more

India's sovereign rating outlook from stable to negative: Fitch ratings

India's sovereign rating outlook from stable to negative: Fitch ratings

Thursday, June 18, 2020

The outlook on India's sovereign ratings has been revised to negative from stable but retained the ratings at the lowest investment grade by the Fitch Ratings. Earlier, S & P's retained the ratings and outlook on India while Moody's Investors Service downgraded the ratings but maintained the outlook. Fitch expects economic activity to contract by five percent in the current financial year from the strict lockdown measures imposed since 25 March 2020, before rebounding by 9.5 percent during the next year. The rebound will mainly be driven by a low-base effect. Read more

Muthoot Finance shares jump 19 per cent after Q4 earnings

Muthoot Finance shares jump 19 per cent after Q4 earnings

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Shares of the Kerala-based lender Muthoot Finance on Thursday jumped 19 per cent after the company reported a 52.4 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 835.78 crore in the last quarter of the fiscal ended March 2020, due to higher demand for gold loans. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 548.56 crore during the corresponding quarter of fiscal ended March 2019. The Company's asset under management grew 22% year-on-year and a 15% fall in provisions helped boost net profit. The fall in provisions is a fallout of a drop in bad assets. Performance for the last year has been good for the company because of the strong performance of the gold loan business, it said. Its total income during March quarter of FY20 rose to Rs 2,633.58 crore from Rs 2,088.84 crore in the year-ago period, MFIN said in a regulatory filing. For the fiscal year 2019-20, the company reported a 51 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 3,168.68 crore as against Rs 2,102.96 crore in 2018-19. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 700 points, Nifty at 10091.65

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 700 points, Nifty at 10091.65

Thursday, June 18, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 700.13 points or 2.09% at 34208.05, and the Nifty was up 210.55 points or 2.13% at 10091.70. Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Vedanta and State Bank of India (SBI) were the top Sensex gainers, while ONGC, Hindustan Unilever (HUL), TCS, Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki were among the top losers. About 1867 shares have advanced, 706 shares declined, and 133 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank, Nifty Finance Services, Nifty Metal and Nifty Private Bank were all up, 3.74%, 3.65%, 3% and 3.59%, respectively. Only the Nifty Pharma index ended lower. The S&P BSE MidCap index gained 1 per cent and the SmallCap index rallied around 1.5 per cent.

Billionaire Radhakishan Damani Considers Taking Control of India Cements

Billionaire Radhakishan Damani Considers Taking Control of India Cements

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Shares of India Cements rallied over 10.6 per cent to Rs 139.30 apiece in early trade on Wednesday nearing its 52-week high of Rs 140, touched on May 26, 2020, after reports that ace investor Radhakishan Damani is considering acquiring a controlling stake in India Cements Ltd. The stock has rallied 74 per cent from its March lows and gained 95 per cent so far in 2020. Damani, the owner of Avenue Supermarts Ltd., has informally reached out to the cement manufacturer’s controlling shareholder, N. Srinivasan, to explore a takeover.N Srinivasan and other promoters held 28.26 % equity stake in the cement maker, while Radhakishan S Damani family has 19.89 per cent shareholding in the company as of March 2020. Radhakishan S Damani held 4.73 per cent in India Cements as of December 2019, which has gone up to 10.29 per cent, while his brother Gopikishan Shivkishan Damani owned 8.26 per cent on March 31, 2020. Company will announce its results for the year ended March 31 20, on June 24th.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 97 points, Nifty at 9881.15

Closing Bell: Sensex down 97 points, Nifty at 9881.15

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 97.30 points or 0.29% at 33507.92, and the Nifty was down 32.85 points or 0.33% at 9881.15 amid geopolitical tensions and rise in Covid-19 cases. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Wipro, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank were major gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers include Bharti Infratel, Power Grid, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC and Shree Cements. About 1409 shares have advanced, 1116 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Auto index was up nearly 1 per cent. The Nifty Financial Services index, down 0.7 per cent. Except, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT, all the sectoral indices were trading in green. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up 0.8 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively.

Tata Motors slips nearly 7% after reporting a weak number in March quarter

Tata Motors slips nearly 7% after reporting a weak number in March quarter

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Shares of Tata Motors slipped nearly 7 per cent to Rs 92 on the BSE after posting a consolidated net loss of Rs 9,863.73 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31 (Q4FY20). Analysts had projected a net loss of Rs 1,300 crore. The consolidated profit for the March quarter FY19 was at Rs 1,117.5 crore and Rs 1,738.3 crore in Q3 FY20. Revenue from operations dropped 27.7 per cent to Rs 62,492.96 crore during the quarter, as standalone business fell 48 per cent to Rs 9,733 crore during the quarter YoY. For the full financial year 2019-20, Tata Motors reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 11,975.23 crore and total revenue from operations stood at Rs 2,61,067.97 crore. Hit by pandemic, company’s flagship subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) suffered a loss of £501 million in the March quarter and £422 million for the full year on revenues of £5.4 billion and £23 billion, respectively.

Closing Bell:Sensex up 376 points, Nifty at 9914.00

Closing Bell:Sensex up 376 points, Nifty at 9914.00

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 376.42 points or 1.13% at 33605.22, and the Nifty was up 100.30 points or 1.02% at 9914. Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors and Bharti Infratel were Sensex losers. While Infosys was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC, Hero MotoCorp, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech and ICICI Bank. About 1191 shares have advanced, 1350 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank down 0.9 per cent. Nifty Financial Services index, up 2.7 per cent. IT and Metal indices ended higher while selling pressure seen in the pharma, energy, FMCG and infra sectors. The S&P BSE MidCap closed 0.3 per cent higher while the S&P BSE SmallCap index was flat.

Global GDP growth will trough at -8.6 per cent YoY in the second quarter

Global GDP growth will trough at -8.6 per cent YoY in the second quarter

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The global economy is in a new expansion cycle and output will return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels by the fourth quarter, according to Morgan Stanley economists. “We have greater confidence in our call for a V-shaped recovery, given recent upside surprises in growth data and policy action,” economists led by Chetan Ahya wrote in a mid-year outlook research note on June 14. Predicting a “sharp but short” recession, the economists said they expect global GDP growth will trough at -8.6 percent year on year in the second quarter and recover to 3.0 percent by the first quarter of 2021as this recession is not an endogenous shock triggered by huge imbalances. It is felt that the deleveraging pressures will be more moderate. Also Policy support has been decisive, sizable, and will be effective in boosting the recovery.

BHEL shares tanks around 9.5 per cent on Rs 1,532 cr loss in Q4

BHEL shares tanks around 9.5 per cent on Rs 1,532 cr loss in Q4

Monday, June 15, 2020

Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. traded 9.5 per cent down in Monday's trade to Rs 28.45 apiece after the company during the weekend reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,532.18 crore for the March quarter, mainly due to lower revenues and deferred tax. The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 680.77 crore in the quarter ended in March 2019. BHEL's total income for the quarter review stood at Rs 5,193.51 crore, down from Rs 10,489.11 crore in the same period last year. For the full fiscal 2019-20, the company suffered a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,468.35 crore. It posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,002.42 crore in 2018-19. The stock has jumped 40 per cent in the last month. The total market cap of the Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. stood at Rs 10341.73 crore. Total volumes of 4,49,73,335 shares have been traded today.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 552 points, Nifty at 9813.70

Closing Bell:Sensex down 552 points, Nifty at 9813.70

Monday, June 15, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 552.09 points or 1.63% at 33228.80, and the Nifty was down 159.20 points or 1.60% at 9813.70.IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance and NTPC were major losers, while Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, GAIL, Wipro, HCL Technologies were major gainers. About 1308 shares have advanced, 1223 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media gained 1.16%. Except for pharma and PSU Bank index, other indices ended in the red. BSE Midcap index fell 1 per cent.

Nifty signalling consolidation after a smart rebound

Nifty signalling consolidation after a smart rebound

Saturday, June 13, 2020

On Friday 12th June Nifty50 tested the 9,550 level, before a smart rebound. At one point and it looked like the index would reclaim the 10,000 level, but missed it by a whisker. The index formed a long bullish candle on the daily chart with a marginal upper wick. Analysts said the recovery following a gap-down opening was encouraging, but a 'Bearish Engulfing' candle on the weekly chart is not. Analysts see consolidation ahead. The index closed the day at 9,972, up 70.90 points or 0.72 percent. “The intraday recovery,” said an expert, “halted near the key hourly moving average that had earlier restricted the index from climbing above the psychological mark of 10,000.” "The weekly chart is showing signs of weakness, as the index has formed a Bearish Outside bar near the key weekly moving averages. The recent high of 10,328 becomes a major hurdle for Nifty now. On the flip side, Friday's low of 9,544 will become short-term support," he said.

M&M Q4 results: Reports Rs 3,255 crore loss

M&M Q4 results: Reports Rs 3,255 crore loss

Friday, June 12, 2020

Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 3,255 crore for the quarter ended March 31. It had reported a net profit of Rs 969 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company's revenue also declined 35 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis to Rs 9,004.72 crore from Rs 13,807.88 crore reported in the corresponding quarter last year. The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.35 per share of face value Rs 5. The sales were affected due to the lower industry volumes in both automotive and tractor segments due to lockdown due to the COVID-19 situation. Mahindra & Mahindra reported a standalone loss of ₹2,510 crores for Q4FY20 on account of booking impairment provision for certain long-term investment to the tune of ₹2,780 crores during the period. M&M’s standalone net profit was at ₹841 crores in the year-ago period. Read more

Financial sector stocks bounced back from day’s low in late noon trade

Financial sector stocks bounced back from day’s low in late noon trade

Friday, June 12, 2020

Financial sector stocks moved higher by up to 6 percent in late noon trade today, bouncing back 13 percent from day’s low, after the Supreme Court gave three days to Finance Ministry, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to decide on moratorium period interest. According to an IANS report, the top court, during the hearing, indicated that it was not considering a complete waiver of interest, but was only concerned that postponement of interest shouldn't accrue further interest on it. The Supreme Court on Friday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to convene a meeting of the Finance Ministry and RBI officials over the weekend to decide whether interest incurred on EMIs during the moratorium period can be charged by banks. A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, and M.R. Shah queried Mehta as the court was concerned since the Centre has deferred loan for three months, the IANS report said. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 242.52 points, Nifty at 9972.90

Closing Bell:Sensex up 242.52 points, Nifty at 9972.90

Friday, June 12, 2020

At Close, Sensex is up 242.52 points or 0.72% at 33780.89, and the Nifty up 70.90 points or 0.72% at 9972.90. Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, SBI and Titan were among the other top Sensex gainers. While ONGC, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TCS and Axis Bank were major losers. About 1224 shares have advanced, 1226 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media and Nifty IT ended on a positive note. The nifty Auto index jumped nearly 3 per cent. Nifty Bank index also advanced over half a per cent. Nifty SmallCap index down 0.11 per cent and the Nifty Midcap 100 index rallied over a per cent

Financials services under pressure ahead of SC verdict on interest waiver case

Financials services under pressure ahead of SC verdict on interest waiver case

Friday, June 12, 2020

Shares of financial services companies were under pressure today (12th June 2020) with most of the related indices slipping over 3 percent on NSE ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on interest waiver case. Today's scheduled Supreme Court hearing on interest loan waiver case, sought by homebuyers, on the loans under moratorium is more crucial for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), who also have granted moratoriums to their borrowers until August. Moreover, a paper released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned that despite interventions by the central bank and the government, the NBFC system may see deterioration in credit quality on account of Covid-19 related disruptions. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down over 700 points, Nifty at 9902.00

Closing Bell:Sensex down over 700 points, Nifty at 9902.00

Thursday, June 11, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 708.68 points or 2.07% at 33538.37, and the Nifty was down 214.20 points or 2.12% at 9902. State Bank of India was the top Sensex loser followed by Sun Pharmaceuticals, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Bharti Infratel, Zee Entertainment and Axis Bank. IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Power Grid, M&M and Nestle India were the top Sensex gainers. About 1016 shares have advanced, 1497 shares declined, and 146 shares are unchanged. All the indices on the NSE ended in the red with Nifty PSU Bank index plunged 3.76 per cent. Nifty Metal index down 2.78 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shed over 1 per cent each.

S&P Global Ratings brightened up a stressed Indian summer

S&P Global Ratings brightened up a stressed Indian summer

Thursday, June 11, 2020

S&P Global rating yesterday (10th June 2020) brightened up a rather stressed Indian summer, endorsing New Delhi’s ability to regain over the long term its leadership status as a global growth powerhouse that deserved to draw more foreign funds than any other competitors. The affirmation of North Block’s long-term ratings by S&P should prompt more global fund inflows into Asia’s third-biggest economy, where assets remain relatively inexpensive despite their recent climb from late-March lows. The immediate impact of S&P’s stamp of approval on India’s long-term prospects will likely be felt in the bond and currency markets. Global investors sitting on the sidelines will now be comforted and can commit fresh allocations, given that the risk of India slipping into sub-investment grade is mitigated,” say experts. Read more

Investing in global funds make better sense

Investing in global funds make better sense

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

More investors are getting attracted to US markets as they hit new highs in the past few days. In May 2020, mutual fund schemes investing in the overseas market gave returns of 3.98 percent — the highest category average returns, according to the Value Research data. “While it is natural to have a home bias while building a portfolio if you look at the last 10 years, the Indian equity markets have given no returns in dollar terms. In comparison, the top three markets are the US (10 percent a year), Taiwan (7 percent a year), and China (5 percent a year) over 10 years as of March 2020.” say experts. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 290 points, Nifty at 10116.15

Closing Bell:Sensex up 290 points, Nifty at 10116.15

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 290.36 points or 0.86% at 34247.05, and the Nifty was up 69.50 points or 0.69% at 10116.20. IndusInd Bank was the top gainer followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries (RIL), HDFC, Axis Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) and TCS. while losers were Hero MotoCorp, GAIL, Coal India, Bajaj Auto, ONGC, Titan and Tata Steel. About 1503 shares have advanced, 1005 shares declined, and 155 shares are unchanged. Most of the sectoral indices closed in the positive with Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services as top sectoral gainers, up 1.81 per cent and 1.15 per cent, respectively.S&P BSE MidCap index gained nearly 0.81 per cent. While the S&P BSE SmallCap index climbed 0.92 per cent.

PVR, Inox Leisure share prices plunge up to 11% after reporting Q4 loss

PVR, Inox Leisure share prices plunge up to 11% after reporting Q4 loss

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Shares of entertainment exhibition companies PVR and Inox Leisure declined up to 11 per cent on the BSE on Tuesday after reporting weak earnings for the quarter ended March 2020 (Q4FY20), impacted by the outbreak of Covid-19 in the last month of the quarter.PVR share price slipped up to 8 per cent to touch the day’s low of Rs 1,064 apiece on BSE, while Inox Leisure share price fell 11 per cent to Rs 248 a piece in today’s session. PVR reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 74.61 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31The company had posted a net profit of Rs 46.75 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago. Consolidated revenues were down 22 per cent YoY at Rs 662 crore as compared to Rs 846 crore during the corresponding period of last year.PVR expenses were at Rs 731.84 crore in the fourth as against Rs 771.27 crore a year ago. The board of directors of PVR has approved the fundraising of up to Rs 300 crore through a rights issue. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 413 points and Nifty at 10046.65

Closing Bell:Sensex down 413 points and Nifty at 10046.65

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 413.89 points or 1.20% at 33956.69, and the Nifty was down 120.80 points or 1.19% at 10046.70. Sun Pharma was the top Sensex gainer followed by Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, Hero MotoCorp, Dr Reddys Labs and TCS. Reliance Industries (RIL), State Bank of India (SBI), Wipro, BPCL, Tata Motors, GAIL and HDFC Bank were top losers. About 1104 shares have advanced, 1432 shares declined, and 162 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index gained 1.35 per cent. Nifty FMCG was up half a per cent. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Auto down1.56 per cent and 0.76 per cent, respectively.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 0.3-1 per cent.

Whether Govt is planning to privatise some PSBs?

Whether Govt is planning to privatise some PSBs?

Monday, June 8, 2020

The Centre is likely to designate the banking/financial sector strategic under the new privatisation policy, the contours of which are nearing finalisation. According to sources discussions had also been held on privatising some state-owned banks that are not on the consolidation list so far. As part of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ package and according to the new privatisation policy, announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman the government will come up with a list of strategic sectors. In each strategic sector, no more than four state-owned companies will exist. After the latest round of consolidation of public sector banks, there are currently 12 PSBs. Read more

RIL share price hits all-time high as Co to sell 1.6% stake in Jio to ADIA

RIL share price hits all-time high as Co to sell 1.6% stake in Jio to ADIA

Monday, June 8, 2020

Reliance Industries share price climbed a new peak on BSE in Monday’s session as it gained 2.7 per cent to Rs 1,624 a day after the oil-to-telecom behemoth announced 1.16 per cent stake sale in Jio Platforms, its digital services subsidiary, to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) for Rs 5,683.50 crore, as it accelerates its debt reduction plan. RIL shares have surged 87 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 867.82 touched on March 23. This is the eighth investment in Jio Platforms in seven weeks and values the company at Rs 4.91 trillion on equity value basis. So far, RIL has raised Rs 97,885.65 crore through 21.06 per cent stake sale to seven marquee investors, including Facebook and private equity firms like KKR, Vista Equity Partners, Mubadala and General Atlantic. Besides, US private equity firm Silver Lake also announced an additional investment of Rs 4,546.80 crore in the telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries Ltd. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 83.34 points, Nifty at 10167.45

Closing Bell:Sensex up 83.34 points, Nifty at 10167.45

Monday, June 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 83.34 points or 0.24% at 34370.58 from days high of 550 points and the Nifty was up 25.30 points or 0.25% at 10167.50. IndusInd Bank was the top Sensex gainer followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, GAIL and Titan Company.HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M, Tata Steel and Nestle India were major losers. About 1779 shares have advanced, 844 shares declined, and 154 shares are unchanged. Pharma stocks decline 1.41 per cent. Nifty IT index advanced 1.83 per cent. BSE Smallcap index rose nearly 1 per cent, while the BSE Midcap index ended marginally higher.

Profit booking expected in gold as safe haven demand fades out

Profit booking expected in gold as safe haven demand fades out

Monday, June 8, 2020

A sharp fall in gold prices this past week took investors by surprise but according to experts, it was expected. Gold prices enjoy an inverse relationship with equities, which have been rallying of late on hopes that the global economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis will be faster than expected. A sharp drop in the US unemployment rate in May and solid PMI readings in some of the Asian economies have weakened the safe-haven appeal of the yellow metal. In India, lockdown restrictions have lifted to a large extent, with shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants opening in large parts of the country from today. This has eased concerns over the impact of coronavirus pandemic on the economy, thus somewhat diminishing the appeal of safe-haven gold. Read more

Vedanta posts net loss of Rs 12,521 crore in Q4

Vedanta posts net loss of Rs 12,521 crore in Q4

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Vedanta on 6th June (Saturday) posted a net loss of Rs 12,521 crore for the quarter ended March 31 on the exceptional loss of Rs 17,132 crore, primarily due to impairment of assets in oil and gas, copper and iron ore business. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 2,615 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Chief Executive Officer, Vedanta, said “The COVID pandemic has hit the world and us in the last quarter of the year. We have taken a pro-active approach to keeping our assets and people safe while ensuring optimum operations during these difficult times." Net sales also declined 16 percent YoY to Rs 19,513 crore in Q4FY20 against Rs 23,092 crore in the same period last year. Read more

Mubadala of Abu Dhabi will buy 1.85 per cent stake in Jio Platforms

Mubadala of Abu Dhabi will buy 1.85 per cent stake in Jio Platforms

Friday, June 5, 2020

RIL has said that the Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Co will buy a 1.85 percent stake in its digital unit, Jio Platforms, for Rs 9,093.6 crore. The Jio Platforms investment is the largest in an Indian firm by Mubadala, which is the second-biggest state investor in Abu Dhabi after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), managing about $240 billion in assets. Reliance has now sold a combined 19% interest in Jio Platforms, which houses movies, music apps, and telecoms venture Jio Infocomm, in six fundraising deals including a 9.99% stake sale to Facebook Inc for $5.7 billion. The interest in Jio Platforms highlights its potential to become the dominant player in India's digital economy. The telecoms unit has already decimated several rivals with cut-throat pricing and is counting on Reliance's retail network to expand into e-commerce.

Crude oil prices rise as traders await Opec+ meeting

Crude oil prices rise as traders await Opec+ meeting

Friday, June 5, 2020

Oil prices rose today(5th June 2020) after OPEC decided to move up discussions on whether to extend record production cuts to 6th June (Saturday), indicating that some laggard countries may have agreed to align themselves with the deal. Brent crude futures were up 95 cents, or 2.4 percent, at $40.94 a barrel as of 0920 GMT, after rising over $1 to $41.18. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 64 cents, or 1.7 percent, to $38.05 a barrel. Brent has risen 16 percent since Friday to reach a three-month high, settling in a range more comfortable for producers like Russia. The contract has more than doubled since it crashed to as little as $15.98 a barrel on April 22nd. Read more

SBI Q4 profit jumps 4-fold to Rs 3,581 crore on one-time gain from SBI Cards

SBI Q4 profit jumps 4-fold to Rs 3,581 crore on one-time gain from SBI Cards

Friday, June 5, 2020

The Country's largest lender State Bank of India on Friday reported an over four-fold jump in net profit at Rs 3,580.81 crore for the March quarter compared with Rs 838.40 crore in the same quarter last year supported by a one-time gain of Rs 2,731.34 crore from the stake sale in SBI Cards done during the quarter. The profit grew 326.93 per cent from Rs 838 crore clocked in the year-ago quarter. On a consolidated basis, the bank’s net profit came in at Rs 6,909.95 crore. Total provisions and contingencies for the quarter fell to Rs 13,495 crore compared with Rs 16,501.8. For the full year FY20, net profit stood at Rs 14,488 crore, as against a net profit of Rs 862 crores in FY19. This was the bank's highest-ever yearly profit. Net interest income declined 0.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 22,766 crore in the quarter ended March 2020 due to moderate loan growth at 6.4 per cent YoY. Domestic net interest margin dipped to 2.94 per cent in Q4FY20, down 8 bps YoY and 65 bps QoQ. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 306 points up, Nifty at 10142.15

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 306 points up, Nifty at 10142.15

Friday, June 5, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 306.54 points or 0.90% at 34287.24, and the Nifty was up 113.10 points or 1.13% at 10142.20 led by buying in financial, metal and auto stocks.SBI share price jumps 9%. Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, LT, SBI, ONGC, RIL, Tata Motors, Bharti Infratel and Bharti Airtel were major gainers in the Sensex pack, While losers were TCS, HUL, Cipla, Bajaj Auto, Power Grid Corporation of India and Infosys. About 2028 shares have advanced, 505 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. The nifty Metal index jumped over 2 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank jumps 7%. Except for FMCG, other indices ended higher.

India undeterred by the US investigation into its tax on digital transactions

India undeterred by the US investigation into its tax on digital transactions

Friday, June 5, 2020

India is undeterred by the US launching an investigation into its tax on digital transactions, or equalisation levy, covering companies such as Netflix and Amazon, government officials said. The government expects many other countries to adopt the same position, they said. Australia and New Zealand have already proposed digital taxes and more countries are likely to follow suit, disappointed with the progress on the framework for this at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The US had on Tuesday initiated investigations into 10 nations and blocs including India that have imposed such taxes or are in the process of doing so. They include the UK, Brazil, and the European Union. Read more

Facebook signs global licensing deal with Indian music label Saregama

Facebook signs global licensing deal with Indian music label Saregama

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Shares of Saregama India were locked in upper circuit for the second straight day, up 20 per cent at Rs 401 on the BSE on Thursday after the company announced that Facebook has entered into a global deal with Saregama, one of India’s oldest and largest music labels, to license its music for video and other social experiences across its eponymous service and Instagram. Saregama India shares have surged over 45 per cent since Monday’s close of Rs 275.25 per share. “This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content. People will also be able to add songs to their Facebook Profile,” Saregama said in a press release. Formerly known as 'The Gramophone Company of India Ltd', Saregama owns the largest music archives in India, one of the biggest in the world. With today’s rally in the stock, the market capitalisation of Saregama India stands at Rs 698.26 crore. Read more

Why investors are betting on Jio Platforms' future

Why investors are betting on Jio Platforms' future

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Mukesh Ambani's Jio telecom carrier is emerging as a winner from changes in the way Indian consumers plug into a digital economy made more urgent by the coronavirus pandemic. For Indian shoppers who prefer to order online, it is launching a grocery ordering service with Facebook Inc's popular WhatsApp messaging. For Bollywood fans who would prefer to avoid a crowded theater, it is readying same-day-release on the Jio platform. Those plans had been in the making for months, but the pandemic has given them a shot in the arm. India's 10-week lockdown has also led to a surge in demand for data, boosting Jio's phone and broadband offerings. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 128 points, Nifty at 10029.10

Closing Bell:Sensex down 128 points, Nifty at 10029.10

Thursday, June 4, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 128.84 points or 0.38% at 33,980.70, while Nifty was down 32.40 points or 0.32% at 10,029.10. Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Vedanta and Reliance Industries were major gainers in the Sensex pack, while losers are Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. About 1287 shares have advanced, 1132 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index slipped over 2.5 per cent. Other indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended flat.

Amazon may buy 5% stake worth $2 billion in Bharti Airtel

Amazon may buy 5% stake worth $2 billion in Bharti Airtel

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Amazon.com is in early-stage talks to buy a stake worth at least $2 billion in mobile operator Bharti Airtel, according to sources. The planned investment, if completed, would mean Amazon acquiring a roughly 5% stake based on the current market value of Bharti, which is India's third-largest telecoms company with more than 300 million subscribers. The discussions between Amazon and Bharti come at a time when global players are placing major bets on the digital arm of Reliance Industries, which owns Bharti's telecom rival Jio. Reliance's digital unit has raised $10 billion in recent weeks from Facebook, KKR, and others. The talks between Bharti and Amazon are at an early stage and the deal terms could change, or an agreement may not be reached, according to the sources.

Make in India: Samsung, Foxconn, Lava likely to apply for PLI scheme

Make in India: Samsung, Foxconn, Lava likely to apply for PLI scheme

Thursday, June 4, 2020

About seven global and Indian companies are expected to seek benefits under the Centre’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, aimed at making India a global hub for mobile device exports. Under the scheme, which was formally announced on Tuesday, prospective companies have to apply by July 31. The government will offer the scheme to five global and domestic entities. However, if there are more than five applications, eligibility will be decided by the ranking of companies based on their global consolidated revenues in the base year. According to sources, global players that are likely to apply for the scheme include Foxconn, Wistron (both of which manufacture mobile devices for Apple), South Korean major Samsung, and US’s electronic manufacturing services giant Flextronics. Lava International and Micromax are among the home-grown players.

Closing Bell: Sensex up 284 points, Nifty at 10061.55

Closing Bell: Sensex up 284 points, Nifty at 10061.55

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 284.01 points or 0.84% at 34109.54, and the Nifty was up 82.40 points or 0.83% at 10061.50. M&M, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and Nestle India were the major gainers in the Sensex pack. While NTPC. Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Zee Entertainment and Infosys were among other laggards. About 1639 shares have advanced, 844 shares declined, and 131 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty IT and Metal, all the sectoral indices ended with gains. Nifty PSU Bank index gained over 5 per cent. The Nifty SmallCap 100 index gained over 1 per cent. The Nifty Midcap 100 index gained 0.4 per cent.

Cyclone Nisarga is set to make landfall close to Alibaug

Cyclone Nisarga is set to make landfall close to Alibaug

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Cyclone Nisarga is set to make landfall as 'severe cyclonic storm' close to Alibaug - in a few hours from now. The storm is about 150 km from Mumbai. The IMD has said cyclone Nisarga will affect the coastal districts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Gujarat, and other neighbouring states. Airlines have canceled flights to Mumbai scheduled for today. COVID-special trains have been rescheduled as the city braces for its first cyclone in over 100 years. Section 144 (CrPC) has been imposed in Mumbai till June 4. Police have asked citizens to refrain from venturing out to coast-beaches, promenade, parks, and other similar places along the coastline.

Five states leading Indian economy to recovery

Five states leading Indian economy to recovery

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Five Indian states contributing nearly 27% of the country’s gross domestic product are leading a recovery in the economy as it slowly emerges from the world’s biggest lockdown, a study shows. Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Karnataka have seen a pickup in activity, based on an analysis of indicators such as power consumption, traffic movement, the arrival of farm products at wholesale markets and Google mobility data, etc. Some of the most industrialized states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat were trailing because of tough measures still in place to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the study showed. India will begin a phased lifting of the nationwide lockdown from June 8, allowing shopping malls, restaurants, and places of worship to reopen in areas where virus infections are under control. Read more

Is there a nagging worry behind the stocks rally on Dalal Street ?

Is there a nagging worry behind the stocks rally on Dalal Street ?

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Behind the stocks rally seen on Dalal Street since late April lurks a nagging worry about growth prospects of the economy, which puts the market at risk of a sudden U-turn. A top Nomura analyst on Tuesday flagged this worry, saying that the equity risk premium remains high, which shows that investors are a worried lot. “India needs a big push from the government to revive the COVID-19-hit economy,” say experts. The government needs to spend on infrastructure in a big way to revive growth as corporates are not investing at this point in time. This came a day after Moody's Investors Service downgraded India’s sovereign credit rating for the first time in more than two decades. The latest official data showed the economy grew at 4.2 percent in FY20, the slowest rate in 11 years. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 522 points, Nifty at 9979.10

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 522 points, Nifty at 9979.10

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 522.01 points or 1.57% at 33825.53, while Nifty was up 152.95 points or 1.56% at 9979.10. led by buying in index heavyweights such as HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Tata Motors and Axis Bank were top gainers. While Maruti Suzuki, ITC, NTPC, Nestle India, Hero MotoCorp and Bharti Airtel were losers. About 1712 shares have advanced, 708 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. Nifty Realty index jumped nearly 5 per cent. Nifty Financial Service advanced 3.18 per cent. On the sectoral front, except FMCG other indices ended in the green, while BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose between 1-2 per cent.

Covid-19 vaccine development moving positively, says Biotech CEO

Covid-19 vaccine development moving positively, says Biotech CEO

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The development of a vaccine for Covid-19 is moving in a positive direction and the next one month will be very crucial, said Krishna Mohan Ella, the chief executive officer at Bharat Biotech. The company has formed a collaborative framework with the University of Wisconsin, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. Speaking to IANS, he said, "The vaccine development is moving in a positive direction. The next month is very crucial. I am a scientist and I believe in science."He expressed satisfaction on the progress of the research connected with the vaccine development so far, but insisted that "in science, things can change".

Lockdown in wealthy nations jolts money flows to millions

Lockdown in wealthy nations jolts money flows to millions

Monday, June 1, 2020

Lockdowns imposed by wealthy nations to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, and the jolt those restrictions have delivered to their economies, are severing a vital lifeline for many often vulnerable people around the world: the billions of dollars in remittances sent home by relatives working abroad. Roughly one in nine of the global population receives remittances, or about 800 million people, according to the United Nations. Early data show severe drops have already taken place. The World Bank has said it expects global remittances to low- and middle-income nations to fall by $109 billion, or almost a fifth, in 2020 to $445 billion. The bank projects the pandemic will cut into the wages and employment of migrant workers, who tend to be the most vulnerable when there is an economic downturn in host countries. Read more

IDBI Bank shares jump 20% after profitable quarter

IDBI Bank shares jump 20% after profitable quarter

Monday, June 1, 2020

Shares of IDBI Bank hit 20 per cent upper circuit at Rs 24.35 per share on Monday after the bank reported a profit in the March quarter of FY20 after reporting losses for 13 straight quarters. The lender posted a profit of Rs 135 crore for the March quarter on account of recoveries from bad loans. It had posted a net loss of Rs 4,918 crore in the corresponding period of last year. Total income rose to Rs 6,925 crore as against Rs 6,616 in the fourth quarter of 2018-19. The Bank posted a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 289.66 crore for March 2020 on healthy rise in net interest income and a sharp drop in provisions and contingencies. The bank had posted a loss before tax of Rs 7,136 90 crores in quarter ended March 2019 (Q4FY19).IDBI said net interest income (NII) improved by 46 per cent to Rs 2,356 crore for March quarter compared with Rs 1,609 crore last year same period. The bank made COVID-19-related provisions of Rs 247 crore during the quarter against standard assets. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 879 points, Nifty ends at 9826.15

Closing Bell:Sensex jumps 879 points, Nifty ends at 9826.15

Monday, June 1, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 879.42 points or 2.71% at 33303.52, while Nifty was up 245.85 points or 2.57% at 9826.15 as lockdown measures ease. Tata Steel, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Titan Company, HDFC and ICICI Bank were the Sensex gainers. While losers were Dr Reddy’s Labs, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Infratel, Nestle, Hero MotoCorp and Sun Pharma. About 1862 shares have advanced, 583 shares declined, and 137 shares are unchanged. Nifty PSU Bank index soared 7.57 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green, while BSE Smallcap and Midcap indices rose between 2-3 per cent.

India Unlock 1.0 begins: Hotels, malls, places of worship to open from June 8

India Unlock 1.0 begins: Hotels, malls, places of worship to open from June 8

Sunday, May 31, 2020

The Centre on 30th May eased the lockdown curbs significantly while announcing ‘’unlock 1’’ with an “economic focus”. With this, the Centre has outlined a plan to reopen nearly all activities outside of containment zones starting Monday,1st June. Places of worship, hotels, restaurants and malls can resume business by June 8, it has said. Coinciding with this, some states have extended the lockdown for 15 to 30 days. For areas in containment zones, the Centre has extended the lockdown till June 30. It’s up to the local authorities to demarcate containment and buffer zones. With lockdown 4.0 ending today (31st May), the Centre has issued detailed guidelines for phased reopening of all prohibited activities. Amid state governments imposing restrictions on inter-state travel, the Centre has suggested that there will be unrestricted inter-state and intra-state movement of people and goods. Read more

India's economic growth falls for a third successive year, fiscal deficit widens to 4.6%

India's economic growth falls for a third successive year, fiscal deficit widens to 4.6%

Saturday, May 30, 2020

The central govt has officially admitted that the fiscal deficit last year was as large as 4.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), much wider than the 3.8 percent provided in the Budget presented in February earlier this year. On the economy front, the provisional estimates released on Friday showed that the rate of growth in India’s GDP fell steeply to 4.2 percent in 2019-20 from 6.1 percent in 2018-19. Look at it another way, the rate of growth for India’s GDP has more than halved in just three years – from 8.2 percent recorded in 2016-17, the year of demonetization. There was no respite in 2017-18, either, when the GDP grew by only 7 percent. Read more

Wipro share price gains 5% on appointment of new CEO & MD

Wipro share price gains 5% on appointment of new CEO & MD

Friday, May 29, 2020

IT major Wipro share price gained 5 per cent intraday on May 29 after the company appointed Capgemini's Thierry Delaporte as CEO & Managing Director of the company effective July 6, 2020, He will be based in Paris and report to Rishad Premji. In January this year, the company had said its CEO and Managing Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala had decided to step down from the company. Abidali Neemuchwala will relinquish his position as CEO and MD on June 1. Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its Group Executive Board. During his twenty-five year career with Capgemini, he held several leadership roles. Thierry has a Bachelor's degree in Economy and Finance from Sciences Po Paris and a Masters in Law from Sorbonne University. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 600 points up, Nifty at 9580.30

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 600 points up, Nifty at 9580.30

Friday, May 29, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 223.51 points or 0.69% at 32424.10, and the Nifty was up 90.20 points or 0.95% at 9580.30. Vodafone Idea surged 25 per cent on a report that Google is in talks to buy a 5 per cent stake in the company. ONGC was the top Sensex gainer followed by Bajaj-Auto, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, ITC, HDFC and HUL. While Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, TCS, Titan and RIL were top losers. About 1390 shares have advanced, 924 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Except for Nifty IT and Nifty Media other indices ended in the green. Nifty Realty, Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG gained 4.28 per cent, 3.21 per cent and 2.97, respectively. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose between 1-2 per cent.

Google eyes 5% stake in Vodafone Idea

Google eyes 5% stake in Vodafone Idea

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Global technology giant Google is in talks to buy a 5 percent stake in Vodafone Idea Ltd, a company owned by Vodafone PLC of UK and Aditya Birla group. It is reported that Google parent firm, Alphabet had also held talks about acquiring a stake in Reliance Jio – owned by Reliance Industries but has lagged behind other investors like Facebook in securing a deal. By buying a stake in Vodafone Idea, Google would pit against Facebook and an increasingly dominant Jio, but the company could also make multiple investments in India.

Ujjivan Financial Services shares surge 13% on strong Q4 earnings

Ujjivan Financial Services shares surge 13% on strong Q4 earnings

Thursday, May 28, 2020

The share price of Ujjivan Financial Services rallied 13 per cent on Thursday after the company reported a jump of 80 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 77.43 crore in the March quarter. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 43.15 crore during the same quarter last year. Its consolidated income during the quarter rose to Rs 805.20 crore as against Rs 590.01 crore in the same period a year ago. Sales of the company rose 38.2 per cent to Rs 786.49 crore in the quarter ended March 2020 as against Rs 569.11 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2019. The board of directors had proposed a final dividend at the rate of Rs 0. 80 per share (8 per cent) for the FY2019-20, Ujjivan Financial Services said. The stock touched the upper circuit of Rs 172. It was trading with volumes of 774,788 shares, compared to its five day average of 227,156 shares, an increase of 241.08 per cent. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex rises 595 points, Nifty at 9490.10

Closing Bell: Sensex rises 595 points, Nifty at 9490.10

Thursday, May 28, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 595.37 points or 1.88% at 32200.59, and the Nifty was up 175.15 points or 1.88% at 9490.10 lifted by a rally in financials for the second straight day, ahead of the expiry of futures and options contracts of May series. ONGC was top index gainer followed by LT, HDFC Bank, Eicher Motors, Tata Steel and Axis Bank. On the other hand, M&M, ITC, Infosys, TCS, JSW Steel, BPCL and Sun Pharma were among top losers. Nifty Bank index was up nearly 2 per cent. Nifty Pharma was trading lower. All the sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose more than 1 per cent each.

Lockdown Aftermath: Govt may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into state banks

Lockdown Aftermath: Govt may need to pump Rs 1.5 trn into state banks

Thursday, May 28, 2020

India may need to inject up to Rs 1.5 trillion ($19.81 billion) into its state-owned lenders as their pile of soured assets is expected to double during the coronavirus pandemic, three government and banking sources told Reuters. The government initially considered a budget of around Rs 250 billion for bank recapitalisations but that has risen significantly with loan defaults likely to rise as businesses take a severe hit from nationwide lockdowns to tackle the coronavirus. "The situation is very grim," sources said, adding that banks would require fresh funds soon. Indian banks were already saddled with Rs 9.35 trillion of non-performing assets at the end of September 2019 or roughly 9.1% of their total assets at the time. One source said it was unlikely the central government would be able to fund the entire capital injection itself and may rely on indirect measures such as issuing bonds as a means of recapitalisation, a method which it has used previously.

India Faces Another Plague as Locusts Swarm

India Faces Another Plague as Locusts Swarm

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Swarms of locusts entered Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district yesterday (27th May 2020) after damaging crops in Rajasthan and MP. It could head towards Maharashtra's Ramtek city amid what is being described as the worst attack in 26 years. Punjab, usually unaffected by the menace, is also gearing up for the possibility of a locust attack. "It is not a new problem and we had been facing it for a long time. This year, the locusts' attack is the worst in 26 years,” an official at the Faridabad-based Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) told PTI. According to the Union agriculture ministry, 21 districts in Rajasthan, 18 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Gujarat and one in Punjab have undertaken locust control measures till now. Rajasthan on Wednesday deployed a drone to spray pesticide on locusts in Jaipur district's Samod area and the Union minister said it too is acquiring the machines. The LWO official said there is a coordinated effort to contain the locust spread.

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps 995 points, Nifty at 9314.95

Closing Bell: Sensex jumps 995 points, Nifty at 9314.95

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 995.92 points or 3.25% at 31605.22, and the Nifty was up 285.90 points or 3.17% at 9314.95 propelled by banks and financials, ahead of the upcoming derivative contract expiry. Axis Bank share price surged 14 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank. IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, SBI Wipro, Grasim Industries and HDFC Bank were the major gainers in today's Index pack. while losers were Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Shree Cements and Asian Paints. About 1363 shares have advanced, 939 shares declined, and 163 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank index advanced over 8 per cent. Pharma index ended marginally lower.

Border tension with China in eastern Ladakh continues

Border tension with China in eastern Ladakh continues

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

PM Narendra Modi yesterday (26th May 2020) met with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs as a border tension with China in eastern Ladakh continued, media reports said. The military leaders apprised Modi about the situation in eastern Ladakh. Officials maintained that the agenda of the scheduled meeting was military reforms and improving India's combat prowess. There was no official comment or details available about the meeting. The meeting came hours after the Indian Army briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the situation in Pangong Tso lake, Galway Valley, Demchok, and Daulat Beg Oldi where Indian and Chinese troops have engaged in aggressive posturing for 20 days. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 63 points, Nifty at 9029.05

Closing Bell:Sensex down 63 points, Nifty at 9029.05

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 63.29 points or 0.21% at 30609.30, and the Nifty was down 10.20 points or 0.11% at 9029.05. Bharti Airtel was the top Sensex loser followed by TCS, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma and Hero MotoCorp. Titan was the top Sensex gainer followed by UltraTech Cement, Eicher Motors, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Nestle India and ITC. About 1211 shares have advanced, 1109 shares declined, and 175 shares are unchanged. Nifty IT index dropped nearly 2 per cent. The nifty Metal index gained 2.68 per cent. IT and pharma witnessed selling pressure.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with a gain of 0.6-1.2 per cent.

Promoter to sell 2.75% stake in Bharti Airtel via block deals

Promoter to sell 2.75% stake in Bharti Airtel via block deals

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

The promoter of Bharti Airtel, Bharti Telecom, is expected to raise more than Rs 7,600 crore, by selling a small stake in the telecom giant. The sale is expected to be through block deals on 26th May 2020 on the stock exchanges and is essential to pare the promoter’s debt. The move expands the list of promoters that have or are planning to sell stake in their companies. In the past one month, Reliance Industries has announced five deals, worth over Rs 78,500 crore and involving sales of small stakes in Jio Platforms, while GlaxoSmithKline has raised Rs 25,480 crore by selling Hindustan Unilever shares.

Global supply chain being reconfigured : India must smartly restructure its economy

Global supply chain being reconfigured : India must smartly restructure its economy

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Covid-19 has changed the collective calculation of uncertainty, experts feel now. It is more global in scope, more profoundly impactful, and much more complex than any crisis that countries and companies have ever experienced. Now it is required to confront the uncertainty head-on and build it into decision-making. The recent announcements of Govt of India to revive and restructure India’s economy, with multiple policies that will find common cause with another fallout of the contagion — possible reconfiguring of the global supply chain by multinationals. Read more

Bandhan Bank tanks 7% as Amphan cyclone hit business

Bandhan Bank tanks 7% as Amphan cyclone hit business

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Private sector lender, Bandhan Bank shares tanked 7.28 per cent to Rs 195.4 on the BSE on Friday after the bank said its services have been impacted in some areas of West Bengal and Odisha due to Amphan and the cyclone is likely to impact the business of around 65,000 of micro banking borrowers, worth Rs 260 crore. Cyclone Amphan struck five districts of West Bengal and coastal Odisha on May 20 and lasted till the wee hours of May 21 The major impact has been in the district of South 24 Parganas..“As per the initial assessment, in our areas of operations, 49 banking units (micro banking outlet) in five districts were impacted of which 45 are operational today,” the Kolkata-headquartered Bandhan Bank said in a BSE filing. It further informed that the bank will not be able to continue services in five branches due to issues inaccessibility. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 260 points, Nifty at 9039.25

Closing Bell:Sensex down 260 points, Nifty at 9039.25

Friday, May 22, 2020

At Close, Sensex falls 260 points, or 0.84 per cent, lower at 30,672.59 while Nifty finished with a loss of 67 points, or 0.74 per cent, at 9,039.25 after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to cut the policy rate by 40 basis points from 4.4 per cent to 4 per cent to trim the impact of coronavirus on the economy. Infosys was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Asian paints, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra and Maruti Suzuki were among other gainers on the index. Axis Bank was the top Sensex loser followed by HDFC, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and Bajaj-Auto. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed 0.83 per cent and 0.23 per cent down, respectively. Nifty Bank today tumbled nearly over 2.5 per cent. Most of the sectoral indices ended lower.

Financials tumble as RBI extends moratorium

Financials tumble as RBI extends moratorium

Friday, May 22, 2020

Shares of financials including banks, housing finance companies, non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) were under pressure, falling up to 8 percent after the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its meeting held today decided to extend moratorium period by another three months till August 31, 2020. AU Small Finance Bank was locked in the 5 percent lower circuit band at Rs 399.95 on the BSE at 10:56 am. Bajaj Finance declined 5.6 percent to hit a 52-week low of Rs 1,876.25, while SBI tumbled 1.5 percent to hit a 52-week low of Rs 149.55. Furthermore, Union Bank of India, Power Finance Corporation, and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, too, hit their respective 52-week lows in intra-day trade today.

Colgate Palmolive Q4 profit rises 3.3% to Rs 204 crore

Colgate Palmolive Q4 profit rises 3.3% to Rs 204 crore

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Colgate-Palmolive on Thursday posted a 3.32 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit at Rs 204.15 crore for the quarter ended March 31 compared to Rs197.6cr for the same quarter of the previous year, due to falling in total expenditure. The company reported a 7.40 per cent YoY drop in net sales at Rs 1,062.4 crore with 8 per cent YoY decline in volumes due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. For FY20, net profit was at Rs816.5cr as against the Rs775.6cr for the previous year. The company also declared a second interim dividend of Rs 16 per share amounting Rs 435.18 crore, the total dividend would be Rs 28 per share for the year 2019-20, said Colgate and will be paid on or after June 16, 2020, to those shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members of the Company as on June 2, 2020. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 114 points and Nifty at 9106.25

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 114 points and Nifty at 9106.25

Thursday, May 21, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 114.29 points or 0.37% at 30932.90, and the Nifty was up 39.70 points or 0.44% at 9106.25. ITC was the top index gainer with 7 per cent gain. Asian Paints, Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, ITC, Hindalco Industries and Bajaj-Auto were the major gainers in the Sensex pack, while, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, HDFC and Axis Bank were the major loser. Nifty Auto and Nifty FMCG were top sectoral gainers, up 2.61 per cent and 2.19 per cent, respectively. Nifty Bank index was down over half a per cent. About 1302 shares have advanced, 908 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 0.5 per cent each.

RIL rights entitlement' sees massive demand in secondary market

RIL rights entitlement' sees massive demand in secondary market

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Shareholders of RIL got a chance to cash in on the rights issue on 20th May, much before being allotted the new shares, or even the money moving out of their account. Thanks to the new trading avenue introduced by the Sebi, eligible shareholders of RIL were able to trade their ‘rights entitlement’ (RE) for an attractive price. Investors paid as much as Rs 212 to invest in the RE — akin to buying a permit to be eligible for participation in the Rs 53,125-crore rights issue. Read more

Cyclone 'Amphan' ravaged Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal

Cyclone 'Amphan' ravaged Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Extremely severe cyclone 'Amphan' has killed at least 12 persons and ravaged Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal as it left behind a trail of destruction by uprooting trees, destroying thousands of homes and swamping low-lying areas of the state. Senior state officials said it was too early to estimate a toll on life or damage to property as the hardest-hit areas were still not accessible. Packing heavy rain and winds with speeds of up to 190 kmph, extremely severe cyclone Amphan slammed the Digha coast of West Bengal at 2.30 pm on Wednesday, triggering heavy rainfall and gusts in various parts of the state. Strong winds with speed up to 125 km per hour upturned cars in Kolkata and felled trees and electricity poles blocking important roads and intersections.

L&T Infotech share price jumps 10% on good Q4 profit

L&T Infotech share price jumps 10% on good Q4 profit

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Infotech gained 10 per cent to Rs 1,834 on the BSE on Wednesday after the firm reported a 12.9 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 427.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2020 compared to Rs 378.5 crore in the corresponding period. Revenue in Q4 stood at Rs 3,011.9 crore, up 21.2 per cent YoY against Rs 2,486 crore in the corresponding period last year. L&T Infotech reported a marginal increase of 0.3 per cent in its net profit at Rs 1,520.5 crore compared to Rs 1,515.5 crore in the previous fiscal. The company registered a revenue of Rs 10,878.6 crore, up 15.2 per cent YoY. The company's board also recommended a final dividend of Rs 15.50 per equity share of the face value of Re 1 each. The company won two large deals in Q4 with net-new TCV in excess of $100 million, culminating in a record eight large deal wins in FY20. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 622 points, Nifty at 9066.55

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 622 points, Nifty at 9066.55

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 622.44 points or 2.06% at 30818.61, and the Nifty was up 187.45 points or 2.11% at 9066.55 mainly due to support received from the pharma, auto and banking stocks. HDFC, Larsen & Toubro, M&M, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy's Labs and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major contributors to Sensex pack, while Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Infratel, and Bharti Airtel were the top Sensex laggard. About 1277 shares have advanced, 1004 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index gained 3 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended higher- auto, energy and bank. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices rose over 1 per cent each.

Companies seek Sebi approval to defer or merge Q1 results

Companies seek Sebi approval to defer or merge Q1 results

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Corporates have approached Sebi to allow listed firms to either postpone their financial results for the June quarter or merge them with the September numbers amid growing concern that wide losses and decline in sales between April-June could unsettle investors and put off banks. Against the backdrop of a slide in stock prices following lockdown, some of the leading industry bodies have also urged the market regulator to consider rules on the pricing of preferential equity offer and open offer — to enable capital infusion — as well as simplify the process to delist a company through the reverse book building route. Read more

We kept lessons of the 2008-13 period in mind when designing the Covid stimulus: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

We kept lessons of the 2008-13 period in mind when designing the Covid stimulus: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Within days of announcing a series of measures to help businesses deal with the lockdown impact, Union Finance Minister Nirmala The government kept the lessons of the 2008-13 period in mind when designing its 20 lakh crore stimulus package, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told explaining why it had avoided spending recklessly to revive the economy. She was referring to the program implemented in the wake of the global financial crisis and its aftermath. Replying to a specific question on whether there would be a stimulus package 6.0, after five days of back-to-back announcements last week, the FM said, “As we go along, we will see. We cannot shut the doors.” Read more

Lockdown impact: $20 billion current account surplus in FY21

Lockdown impact: $20 billion current account surplus in FY21

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

India may end the current fiscal with a record surplus of about USD 20 billion or 70 bps of the GDP, as imports continue to plunge due to the coronavirus-driven disruptions globally, says a report. The country has been perennially struggling with huge current account deficits. The last time the country had a current account surplus was in the first quarter of 2006-07, again due to the cheaper crude, according to an analysis by Barclays on 19th May. In fact, the Exim trade has been balancing through 2019 due to the worsening growth momentum. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex up 167 points, Nifty at 8879.10

Closing Bell:Sensex up 167 points, Nifty at 8879.10

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 167.19 points or 0.56% at 30196.17, and the Nifty was up 55.85 points or 0.63% at 8879.10. Bharti Airtel surged 10 per cent post its March quarter results to hit a new lifetime high. ONGC, Ultratech Cement, Adani Ports, and ITC were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were UPL, Vedanta, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries and L&T. About 1012 shares have advanced, 1253 shares declined, and 164 shares are unchanged. Nifty Media gained over 2%, followed by Nifty Metal and Nifty IT. Nifty PSU Bank was the biggest loser down by 2.52%. MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up half a per cent each.

Bharti Airtel hits all-time high on strong Q4 results

Bharti Airtel hits all-time high on strong Q4 results

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Shares of Bharti Airtel rallied 10 percent to hit a record high of Rs 591.95 today(19th May 2020) in the morning trade after the company reported a healthy 15.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated revenue at Rs 23,723 crore for the quarter ended March 2020 (Q4FY20). The stock of the telecom services provider surpassed its previous all-time high level of Rs 570 touched on May 13, 2020. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 2.3 percent, or 697.79 points, at 30,716.77 level at 10:37 am. The company’s India revenues also reported a strong 14.4 percent YoY jump at Rs 17,438 crore during the quarter. Mobile revenues witnessed a YoY growth of 21.8 percent primarily led by the increase in 4G customer base coupled with improved tariffs. Read more

Order on compulsory wage payment by firms during lockdown withdrawn

Order on compulsory wage payment by firms during lockdown withdrawn

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Union government has withdrawn its order directing employers to pay wages to workers, even with units remaining shut during the lockdown on 17th MAy 2020. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued a fresh set of guidelines which will be applicable from 18yh May. It has repealed the order dated March 29, 2020, which had talked about compulsory wage payment to workers during the lockdown. “Save as otherwise provided in the guidelines annexed to this order, all order issued by the NEC [national executive committee] under Section 10(2)(I) of the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005, shall cease to have effect from 18.05.2020.” Read more

IndiGo, SpiceJet shares fall on no relief package,lockdown extension

IndiGo, SpiceJet shares fall on no relief package,lockdown extension

Monday, May 18, 2020

Aviation stocks Indigo and SpiceJet tanked as much as 11 per cent on the BSE on Monday after the government's Rs 20 trillion economic packages disappointed to deliver immediate liquidity support to the bleeding airlines and another extension of the lockdown. The share price of SpiceJet fell 5% to trade at Rs 43.45 per share while that of IndiGo tanked 11.3% to trade at Rs 882 apiece. The aviation industry has been one of the worst affected with the business under a complete shut down at present. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three measures for the sector, on Saturday, India would rationalise its air space for civil aviation purposes which, at present, is capped at 60 per cent. Besides, she said six airports will be privatised, private companies will make an additional investment of Rs 12,000 crore on 12 airports auctioned before, and tax structure will be rationalised for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex falls over 1,000 pts, Nifty at 8823.25

Closing Bell:Sensex falls over 1,000 pts, Nifty at 8823.25

Monday, May 18, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,068.75 points or 3.44% at 30028.98, while Nifty was down 313.60 points or 3.43% at 8823.25 on lockdown extension. ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were top Sensex losers, followed by Axis Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance and HDFC Bank. While Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech and ITC were the only gainers on the index. About 580 shares have advanced, 1702 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. Except, Nifty IT, all the sectoral indices were traded in the red. Nifty Bank index slipped 1,272 points or 6.75 per cent followed by the auto, metal and Infra. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell between 3-4 per cent.

General Atlantic will invest Rs 6,598.38 crore in Jio Platforms

General Atlantic will invest Rs 6,598.38 crore in Jio Platforms

Monday, May 18, 2020

Private equity firm General Atlantic will invest Rs 6,598.38 crore in Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. This will be a fourth investment in the Jio Platform following those of Facebook, Silver Lake, and Vista Equity Partners. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said, “I am thrilled to welcome General Atlantic, a marquee global investor, as a valued partner. I have known General Atlantic for several decades and greatly admired it for its belief in India’s huge growth potential. We are excited to leverage General Atlantic’s proven global expertise and strategic insights across 40 years of technology investing for the benefit of Jio”. The global equity company has a track record of investing in the Technology, Consumer, Financial Services, and Healthcare sectors.

NDMA extends the lockdown beyond Sunday till 31st May

NDMA extends the lockdown beyond Sunday till 31st May

Monday, May 18, 2020

The Union home ministry issued nine-page guidelines listing the dos and don'ts during the lockdown 4.0 that has been clamped in the country to cut the chain of coronavirus infection. Prohibition on all public gatherings, closure of schools, malls and restaurants, and suspension of flight and Metro services will remain in force till May 31 as the government on 17th May (Sunday) extended the ongoing countrywide lockdown to combat the Covid-19 spread. All domestic, international air travel of passengers, except domestic air ambulance, will remain prohibited. Metro rail services, schools, colleges will remain closed till May-end, the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. Read more

Central banks may be forced to sell gold: Chris Wood

Central banks may be forced to sell gold: Chris Wood

Friday, May 15, 2020

There is a growing risk of liquidation of gold in India caused by a lockdown-triggered collapse in economic growth, wrote Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies. The potential for forced selling in gold, Wood believes, could come from central banks given the dramatic fiscal deterioration being suffered by many countries. India, he said, is at risk given its substantial gold holdings. “Another potential seller is Saudi Arabia where fiscal pressures caused a draconian threefold increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 15 percent and the suspension of cost of living allowances,” Wood said. Read more

InterGlobe is interested in Virgin Australia

InterGlobe is interested in Virgin Australia

Friday, May 15, 2020

InterGlobe Enterprises of Rahul Bhatia today (15th MAy 2020) said that they are interested in Virgin Australia, the airline that has filed for bankruptcy as travel restrictions due to Coronavirus impacted its financing. InterGlobe (owner of low-cost carrier IndiGo) is among 22 suitors, who have shown interest to bid for Virgin Australia. Virgin Australia, which went into administration last month and reportedly owes more than $7 billion, will help provide access to the Australian domestic market. The biggest reason for so much interest in Virgin Australia, experts say, could be because the Australia law does not have any restriction on ownership be in their carrier- India limits it at 49%.

Patanjali is in the process of launching an e-commerce platform

Patanjali is in the process of launching an e-commerce platform

Friday, May 15, 2020

Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali is in the process of launching an e-commerce platform to exclusively supply made-in-India products and swadeshi solutions. The platform, OrderMe, will offer Patanjali’s own ayurvedic products as well as connect the consumer to shops in his vicinity selling Indian products. Orders will be home-delivered free of cost within hours, according to the sources.

Power stocks rally on Rs 90,000 crore liquidity push for discoms

Power stocks rally on Rs 90,000 crore liquidity push for discoms

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Shares of electric utilities and power finance companies gained up to 13 per cent on the BSE on Thursday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a special liquidity infusion scheme for the ailing power distribution sector, through which it is looking to infuse around Rs 90,000 crore in the distribution companies (discoms) to help them fight the current financial stress. Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation will infuse liquidity in the discoms to the extent of Rs 90,000 crore in two equal instalments. This amount will be used by discoms to pay their dues to transmission and generation firms,” the FM said. Adani Power, Tata Power, Torrent Power, CESC, Adani Transmission and Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) were up between 3 per cent and 13 per cent. In today’s trade REC share price fell 2.33 per cent to Rs 98.15, while Power Finance Corporation (PFC) shares dropped 2.17 per cent to Rs 87,65 apiece.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 885 points, Nifty at 9142.75

Closing Bell: Sensex down 885 points, Nifty at 9142.75

Thursday, May 14, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 885.72 points or 2.77% at 31122.89, and the Nifty was down 240.80 points or 2.57% at 9142.75 on the back of profit booking amid weak global cues.HDFC, IndusInd Bank, RIL, Tech Mahindra and Power Grid were among other losers on the pack. On the flip side, Hero MotoCorp, Larson & Toubro (LT), Maruti Suzuki. HUL, Zee Entertainment and Sun Pharma were among the top Sensex gainers today. About 968 shares have advanced, 1324 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. Except, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Pharma, all the sectoral indices traded in the red.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down 0.3-0.7 per cent. Nifty Bank index dropped 566 points.

Why Finance Minister's stimulus failed to impress stock market

Why Finance Minister's stimulus failed to impress stock market

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Equity market came under heavy selling pressure on today(14th May 2020) even after the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday announced a set of stimulus measures of nearly Rs 5.94 trillion to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and power distribution companies. The S&P BSE Sensex tanked as much as 703 points or over 2 percent during the day while NSE's Nifty slipped nearly 200 points. On the sectoral front, barring FMCG and pharma, all the indices on the NSE were trading in the negative territory. Read more

Govt's stimulus package:Small businesses to taxpayers get benefited

Govt's stimulus package:Small businesses to taxpayers get benefited

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (13th MAy 2020) announced Rs 3 trillion in collateral-free loans for small businesses, cut the tax rate for non-salary payments, and provided liquidity to non-banking companies to help them tide over the disruptions caused by the lockdown. Announcing the first set of components of the Rs 20 trillion economic stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said Rs 90,000 crore liquidity infusion will be made in electricity distribution companies to help them fight the current financial stress. Also, dates for filing income tax returns and other assessments have been extended. Read more

Maruti Suzuki Q4 profit falls 28% to Rs 1,292 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q4 profit falls 28% to Rs 1,292 crore

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The country's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki reported its March quarter profit of Rs 1,291.7 crore, down by 28.1 per cent YoY due to lower sales during the lockdown, while the company had reported a profit of Rs 1,795.6 crore for March quarter previous year. Revenue dipped 15.2 per cent to Rs 18,207.7 crore. The company had posted revenue of Rs 21,473.1 crore. The sharp fall in tax cost limited the profit decline."Profit was lower on account of lower sales volume, higher sales promotion expenses, partially offset by lower operating expenses, cost reduction efforts and reduction in the corporate tax rate," said the company in its BSE filing. Maruti sold a total of 385,025 vehicles,the company's domestic volumes in Q4 fell by 16 percent YoY and exports fell 17 per cent compared to same period last year, especially after nationwide lockdown in last 10 days of March and amid slowdown in overall sector.

Closing Bell:Sensex up 637 points, Nifty at 9383.55

Closing Bell:Sensex up 637 points, Nifty at 9383.55

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 637.49 points or 2.03% at 32008.61, and the Nifty was up 187.00 points or 2.03% at 9383.55 due to Rs 20 trillion economic package announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi last evening. Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India (SBI), Adani Ports and L&T were the major gainers in the Sensex pack while losers are Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Nestle, Britannia Industries and HUL.About 1633 shares have advanced, 723 shares declined, and 169 shares are unchanged.. Nifty PSU Bank advanced 6.11 per cent.Among sectors, except FMCG and pharma other indices ended positive.Bank Nifty rose over 4 percent followed by auto, metal, infra, energy and IT.

How big is Modi economic stimulus?

How big is Modi economic stimulus?

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

India’s biggest-ever economic stimulus, dubbed as ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’, adds up to Rs 20,00,000 crore, which would be roughly 10 percent of India's GDP. Analysts expect the package to include loan waivers for MSMEs, increased spending, GST rate cuts, and credit guarantees to incentivise lending to MSMEs. At $266 billion, the stimulus value in dollar terms is higher than the GDP of 149 countries such as Vietnam, Portugal, Greece, New Zealand, and Romania. It almost equals Pakistan's annual GDP of $284 billion. At $266 billion, the stimulus value in dollar terms is higher than the GDP of 149 countries such as Vietnam, Portugal, Greece, New Zealand, and Romania. It almost equals Pakistan's annual GDP of $284 billion. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped 630 points to 32,000 levels and the Nifty testing 9,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped 630 points to 32,000 levels and the Nifty testing 9,400 levels

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading firm, up 2 percent, today (13th May 2020) after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 20-trillion stimulus package to jump-start the battered economy, the details of which will be announced through the week. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 630 points to 32,000 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing 9,400 levels. Maruti Suzuki India gained 6 percent ahead of its March quarter results. Vedanta hit a 10 percent upper circuit after promoter Anil Agarwal announced intention to take the firm private by buying out shares held by the public. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Private Bank index, up 5 percent. Maruti Suzuki and nine other firms are slated to report their March quarter results today.

Bandhan Bank Q4 results:Profit falls 20% to Rs 517 crore

Bandhan Bank Q4 results:Profit falls 20% to Rs 517 crore

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Tuesday posted 29 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) fall in net profit at Rs 517.28 crore for the quarter ended March 31 and 20.5 per cent year-on-year degrowth in Q4 FY20 profit due to over two-fold rise in provision and contingencies. Profit for the quarter dropped to Rs 517.3 crore, against Rs 650.9 crore in the same period last year. Provisions and contingencies increased to Rs 827.36 crore during the quarter under review against Rs 294.88 crore in the preceding quarter ended December 2019.Net interest income for the quarter grew sharply by 33.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,680 crore, with advances rising by 60.46 per cent (to Rs 71,846 crore). Asset quality of the company improved with the percentage of gross non-performing assets coming at 1.48 per cent in Q4FY20 over 1.93 per cent in December quarter.

Morgan Stanley sees 3% contraction in global GDP

Morgan Stanley sees 3% contraction in global GDP

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Morgan Stanley expects global economic growth as measured by GDP to contract by 3 percent in 2020 before rebounding to 5.9 percent in 2021. As regards India, Morgan Stanley sees no growth (0 percent) for 2020 but expects it to rebound sharply to 7.7 percent in 2021, which makes India the fourth fastest-growing economy in the Asia ex-Japan region – only behind Philippines (2021e GDP growth at 12.6 percent), Malaysia (9.6 percent) and China (9.2 percent). “The global economy appears headed to its most severe recession in the post-war era, although there is a fair chance of a rapid rebound in the second half of 2020-21 (H2-20/2021) on unprecedented policy easing, Covid-19 treatment,” wrote analysts at Morgan Stanley in a recent report co-authored by Jonathan F Garner, their chief Asia, and emerging market strategist.

Closing Bell: Sensex down 190 points, Nifty at 9196.55

Closing Bell: Sensex down 190 points, Nifty at 9196.55

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 190.10 points or 0.60% at 31371.12, and the Nifty was down 42.65 points or 0.46% at 9196.55. After declining 2 per cent in the early trade, benchmark indices witnessed a sharp recovery in the last hour of the session with Nifty just below 9,200 level..RIL was the top Sensex loser followed by Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HUL. NTPC, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Power Grid, Vedanta were among other gainers on the index. About 889 shares have advanced, 1351 shares declined, and 172 shares are unchanged. Auto, IT, metal and FMCG sectors traded in green while bank, energy, infra and pharma ended lower. BSE Smallcap and Midcap indices finished 0.5-0.7 per cent lower.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slips 450 pts; HDFC twins and RIL drag

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slips 450 pts; HDFC twins and RIL drag

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Indian indices declined over 1 percent today (12th May 2020), weighed down by heavyweights like HDFC twins and Reliance Industries. Apart from weak global cues, the indication by the Centre that the nationwide lockdown could be extended beyond May 17, albeit with eased restrictions for businesses, also weighed on the sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 475 points, or 1.5 percent, to 31,100 levels, and the Nifty50 index was around 9,100 levels. HDFC twins (both down 2 percent) dragged the Sensex lower. Besides, Asian Paints was down 3 percent. Piramal Enterprises dipped over 7 percent in early deals post-March quarter results announcement. On the other hand, IRCTC was frozen in a 5 percent upper circuit for second straight day. The Nifty sectoral trend was negative except for the Nifty IT index which was up half a percent. 11 companies, including Nestle, Havells, and Bandhan Bank are scheduled to announce their March quarter results.

Increase in tax-burden on India's GDP may hit consumption and savings

Increase in tax-burden on India's GDP may hit consumption and savings

Monday, May 11, 2020

The latest increase in indirect taxes on commodities like diesel, petrol, and alcohol by the central and various state governments is likely to lead to a further rise in the tax burden on India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In FY19, indirect taxes (net of subsidies) accounted for nearly 10 percent of GDP, up from 9.3 percent a year ago and a low of 6.1 percent in FY10. This, say, economists, will negatively impact household disposable income and may hit consumer demand and savings and investments by the household. Disposable income is the portion of GDP that accrues to households that they consume, save, or invest. If it grows slower than the overall GDP or declines, households will either cut back on consumption, or savings & investments, or both," says experts. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 81 points, Nifty at 9239.20

Closing Bell:Sensex down 81 points, Nifty at 9239.20

Monday, May 11, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 81.48 points or 0.26% at 31561.22, while Nifty was down 12.30 points or 0.13% at 9239.20 due to profit-booking.IRCTC, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank and Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto and Bharti Infratel were major gainers in today's Sensex pack while losers were ICICI Bank, Dr Reddy’s Labs, BPCL, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HUL. About 1084 shares have advanced, 1280 shares declined, and 186 shares are unchanged. The nifty auto index rose over 4 per cent.

FTSE Russell postpones the decision to increase India’s weight in its global indices

FTSE Russell postpones the decision to increase India’s weight in its global indices

Monday, May 11, 2020

Stocks such as Shree Cement and Asian Paints, which climbed lately on expectations of increased inflow of passive overseas funds, could lose steam after index provider FTSE Russell postponed until September the decision to increase India’s weight in its global indices due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown. The proposed changes were scheduled to be made in June. About $2 billion was expected to flow in after the rebalancing. Among others, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Stocks such as Shree Cement and Asian Paints, which climbed lately on expectations of increased inflow of passive overseas funds, could lose steam after this.

Government and Sebi plans ways to check FPI flows from China

Government and Sebi plans ways to check FPI flows from China

Monday, May 11, 2020

After foreign direct investment (FDI), the Indian government is looking to clamp down on unbridled access to the Indian market by Chinese portfolio investors as it seeks to plug a possible loophole that investors from across the border can use to acquire shares in listed domestic companies. The department of economic affairs in the finance ministry is looking at options, including the possibility of mandating the “approval route” for Chinese foreign portfolio investment (FPI) as well. FPI investors typically acquire smaller shares and keep churning their investments. The government will initiate the steps in consultation with markets regulator Sebi. Read more

Eastern states can leverage Covid lockdown into an opportunity

Eastern states can leverage Covid lockdown into an opportunity

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Every entrepreneurial decision is made on a cost-benefit analysis and there is always a point from where a business strategy that appeared impractical and risky begins to look appealing. The disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic could be one such point, for the states like Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand etc.provided these states that supply much of the migrant labour to industries in states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka have the foresight and political will to reform their industrial environment. It is evident from many accounts that many migrant workers who have fled to their home states will not return. Read more

HUL Gains 4% after Societe Generale buys 129 million shares via bulk deal

HUL Gains 4% after Societe Generale buys 129 million shares via bulk deal

Friday, May 8, 2020

FMCG sector Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares jumped over 4 per cent to Rs 2,075 in the morning trade on May 8 after Societe Generale, a French multinational investment bank and financial services company had bought 1.29 crore shares of the company at Rs 1,902 per share. The stock is among the most active stocks on NSE in terms of value with 23,62,605 shares being traded at 09:30 hours. On Thursday, UK-based Glaxo-SmithKline (GSK) and Horlicks Limited offloaded 5.69 per cent stake in HUL via block deals. For the quarter ended March 2020, HUL last week reported a 7 per cent decline in volumes. Profit before tax fell 10.6 per cent to Rs 1,992 crore for the period, while net profit declined 1.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1,519 crore in Q4. Global research firm Credit Suisse has maintained its outperform call on the stock with the target at Rs 2,400 per share.

Goldman Sachs, Nomura lower FY21 GDP estimate for India

Goldman Sachs, Nomura lower FY21 GDP estimate for India

Friday, May 8, 2020

Goldman Sachs and Nomura (Global research and broking houses) – have sharply cut their economic growth projections for India FY 21 and expect the RBI to cut rates sharply to stem the economic rout caused by the lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic. Analysts at Goldman Sachs, for instance, expect the Indian economy to contract 0.4 percent in FY21 versus consensus median 2.7 percent following the extension of the nationwide lockdown. In April, they had expected the GDP growth to slip to 1.6 percent in FY21. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 199 points, Nifty at 9251.50

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 199 points, Nifty at 9251.50

Friday, May 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 199.32 points or 0.63% at 31642.70, and the Nifty was up 52.45 points or 0.57% at 9251.50. HUL, Sun Pharma, Nestle India, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Reliance Industries were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included M&M, Axis Bank, NTPC, SBI and IndusInd Bank. Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG were top sectoral gainers, up 2.13 per cent and 1.92 per cent, respectively. While selling seen in the auto, bank and metal sectors. About 1012 shares have advanced, 1267 shares declined, and 185 shares are unchanged.

Franklin Templeton issues unconditional apology to Sebi

Franklin Templeton issues unconditional apology to Sebi

Friday, May 8, 2020

Franklin Templeton Today (8th May 2020) issued an “unconditional apology” to market regulator Sebi over its global chief comments that regulatory tightening contributed to winding up of schemes. The fund house said the remarks made by Jenny Johnson, president, and CEO, Franklin Templeton during their quarterly earnings call were quoted “out of context” by media outlets. During an analysts call on 6th May 2020, Jenny Johnson, president, and CEO, Franklin Templeton had said “Unfortunately, Sebi came out with new guidelines saying that any investments in unlisted instruments in funds can’t have more than 10 percent in a fund, and you can’t trade them. So that orphaned about a third of our fund there.” Read more

RIL sells another 2.32% in Jio to Vista Equity for Rs 11,367 cr

RIL sells another 2.32% in Jio to Vista Equity for Rs 11,367 cr

Friday, May 8, 2020

Reliance Industries announced yet another investment in Jio Platforms from global investment firm Vista Equity Partners, which will pump in Rs 11,367 crore for a 2.32 percent equity stake on a fully diluted basis. The transaction valued Jio Platforms at Rs 4.91 lakh crore and pegged the enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. The investment made Vista the largest investor in Jio Platforms behind Reliance Industries and Facebook. With this, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 60,596.37 crore from leading technology investors in less than three weeks. Vista has more than $57 billion in cumulative capital commitments and its global network of companies collectively represents the fifth largest enterprise software company in the world. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals.

Closing Bell:Sensex down 242 points, Nifty at 9199.05

Closing Bell:Sensex down 242 points, Nifty at 9199.05

Thursday, May 7, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 242.37 points or 0.76% at 31443.38, while Nifty was down 71.85 points or 0.78% at 9199.05 dragged down primarily by FMCG stocks, on Thursday. YES Bank, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank, Bharti Infratel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel and M&M were among major gainers on the Sensex pack, while losers included ONGC, NTPC, BPCL, Kotak Mahindra Bank and GAIL. About 1038 shares have advanced, 1255 shares declined, and 160 shares are unchanged. S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were both up 0.2 per cent. Nifty Smallcap index gained for the second day in a row.

Gas leak at LG Polymers, Vizag: 10 dead, > 1000 sick

Gas leak at LG Polymers, Vizag: 10 dead, > 1000 sick

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Accidental leakage of styrene gas early this morning at LG Polymers’ Visakhapatnam plant left at least Ten persons, dead. More than 1,000 people were reported sick. People woke up in horror with breathlessness and a burning sensation in their eyes as the emission spread to the adjoining villages at around 3.30 am. Some fell unconscious while fleeing, according to eyewitness accounts. As many as 3,000 people were evacuated to safe places and at least 250 were admitted to various hospitals, according to initial reports. Those in critical condition were put on oxygen support. The plant had been shut for 40 days due to the nationwide lockdown in force to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The leakage is believed to have taken place when the plant’s employees were preparing to reopen it following some recent relaxations announced by the government.

Trading at 17-year-old price, Indian PSU bids to draw China factories

Trading at 17-year-old price, Indian PSU bids to draw China factories

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Global multinational companies are looking to shift value chains out of China following the coronavirus-led disruptions, and India, which has so far lagged behind, wants its share of the pie in this big shift. To give 'Make in India' a lift, a domestic PSU firm has called for expression of interest (EOI) from foreign companies, which wish to use its currently idle factories. At Rs 23, shares of BHEL are trading at the lowest level since 2003. This is when the company’s net cash position accounts for 70 percent of its market-capitalisation (m-cap), and the receivable book stands at nearly five times its m-cap at Rs 38,000 crore. Read more

Life insurance companies shares trading actively

Life insurance companies shares trading actively

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Shares of listed life insurance companies were trading actively today, rallying up to 7 percent on the BSE, after SBI Life Insurance reported a good set of numbers for the quarter ended March 2020 (Q4FY20). Analysts believe that the overall insurance penetration in India is likely to rise post-COVID-19 scenario with the individual as well as corporate customers becoming more cautious toward such a crisis. They also remain certain that demand for pure protection tends to rise, with individual customers getting more educated toward the risk that such insurance covers. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 232 pts higher, Nifty at 9270.90

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 232 pts higher, Nifty at 9270.90

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 232.24 points or 0.74% at 31685.75, while Nifty was up 65.30 points or 0.71% at 9270.90 dragged mainly by public sector banks and FMCG stocks. Banks and financials were top contributors. Oil marketing companies' shares declined after the Centre hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel. Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, M&M, GAIL and HDFC Bank were the major gainers in the Sensex pack. While losers were Bharti Infratel, ITC, Coal India, IOC and UPL.About 1074 shares have advanced, 1223 shares declined, and 141 shares are unchanged. Except, FMCG and IT, other indices ended on a positive note. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose between 0.5-0.8 per cent.

COVID-19: Google helps share credible health information

COVID-19: Google helps share credible health information

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

As Covid-19 affects all sections of the society, Google is focussed on the on-going crisis in the Asia Pacific on prioritising three things: contributing to the immediate health response, helping people learn and work from home, and supporting the small businesses most affected. The company said in a statement on 5th MAy 2020 that in India, it is helping female internet "saathis" (or trainers) share authoritative health advice with their networks in rural villages. "Our team in India has helped local governments share the location of night and food shelters on Google Maps," said Scott Beaumont President, Asia Pacific. Google started showing the locations of Covid-19 test centres on Google Maps, Search, and Assistant in Indonesia, before extending the feature to other countries around the world, including India, Korea, and the Philippines.

Cash-market volumes hit record highs in April

Cash-market volumes hit record highs in April

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Cash-market volumes climbed to record levels in April amid a rebound in stocks from their multi-year lows. Derivatives turnover, on the other hand, witnessed a slight dip amid regulatory tightening. The average daily turnover value (ADTV) in the equity cash segment of NSE stood at Rs 50,300 crore, up nearly 50 percent year-on-year (YoY). The ADTV for NSE’s equity derivatives segment fell 3 percent YoY to Rs 11.4 trillion. The sharp jump in volumes is significant as India remained under lockdown, with many sectors of the economy reporting zero or negligible business activity. Experts said the buoyancy in the market — both in volumes and surge in stock prices — was positive from a tax collection point of view. In March, the benchmark indices had dropped a record 23 percent. However, they managed to snap back in April, gaining 14 percent — their biggest monthly advance in 11 years. Regulatory tightening and value-buying led to a spurt in cash-market volumes, experts opined.

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 262 points lower and Nifty ends at 9205.60

Closing Bell:Sensex ends 262 points lower and Nifty ends at 9205.60

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was down 261.84 points or 0.83% at 31453.51, while Nifty was down 87.90 points or 0.95% at 9205.60 due to profit booking and ended lower for the second consecutive day on May 5. SBI, Bajaj Finance, Britannia Industries, Asian Paints and Tata Motors were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were M&M, Marico, Power Grid Corp, ONGC, Zee Entertainment and Reliance Industries. About 858 shares have advanced, 1504 shares declined, and 186 shares are unchanged. Bank Nifty falls 2%.SBI at a 52-week low. All the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the red.

Aftermath of lockdown: companies now set to face labour problem

Aftermath of lockdown: companies now set to face labour problem

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs and exporters are struggling to crank up operations just when the government has relaxed stern restrictions because labourers have imposed a virtual lockdown by returning home in droves. Apart from labourers anxious to return home after over a month of rough, jobless existence, businesses are also being squeezed by problems of logistics and transportation and financial hardships owing to the lockdown. Industry leaders said April-June quarter would be a washout even for the high and mighty but would be catastrophic for SMEs. Read more

India readies land pool to lure businesses moving out of China

India readies land pool to lure businesses moving out of China

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

India is developing a land pool nearly double the size of Luxembourg to lure businesses moving out of China, according to some sources A total area of 461,589 hectares has been identified across the country for the purpose, it is said. That includes 115,131 hectares of existing industrial land in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, the source said. Luxembourg is spread across 243,000 hectares, according to the World Bank. Land has been one of the biggest impediments for companies looking to invest in India. The Central government is working with state governments to change that as investors seek to reduce reliance on China as a manufacturing base in the aftermath of the coronavirus outbreak and the resultant supply disruption.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala hike stake in Rallis India

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala hike stake in Rallis India

Monday, May 4, 2020

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala acquired an additional 275,000 shares of agrochemicals firm Rallis India during the March quarter of FY20.His stake in Rallis India rose from 9.79 per cent in the December quarter to 9.93 per cent in the March quarter, taking his stake in the company to almost 10 per cent mark. Jhunjhunwala held as much as 1,93,05,820 shares in Rallis at the end of March 2020 against 1,90,30,820 shares held at the end of December 2019. In the October-December quarter (Q3FY20), Rallis India had reported a strong 146 per cent year on year (YoY) jump in consolidated profit before tax (before exceptional items) at Rs 48 crore, against Rs 20 crore in previous year quarter. Consolidated revenues during the quarter jumped 28 per cent at Rs 534 crore on a YoY basis. Rallis India's stock was up 4 per cent at Rs 223 on the BSE on Monday in an otherwise weak market ahead of the announcement of its financial results for Q4FY20 on Tuesday. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 2,002.27 points, Nifty at 9293.50

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 2,002.27 points, Nifty at 9293.50

Monday, May 4, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 2,002.27 points or 5.94% at 31715.35, and the Nifty was down 566.40 points or 5.74% at 9293.50 on US-China tension, lockdown extension. Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, Vedanta, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors and ICICI Bank were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Bharti Airtel, Cipla, Dr Reddy's and Sun Pharma. About 567 shares have advanced, 1817 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. Shares of banks, metals, and automobile companies were the worst-hit. Except, pharma, all other sectoral indices ended in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell between 3-4 per cent.

Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Reliance Jio Platforms

Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Reliance Jio Platforms

Monday, May 4, 2020

Silver Lake, a US private equity firm, will invest Rs 5,655.75 crore in Jio Platforms for a 1.15% stake at an equity value of Rs 4.90 lakh crore, a deal which came within 15 days after Facebook announced a $5.7 billion investment into the unit of Reliance Industries. Silver Lake is one of the most respected voices in technology and finance. We are excited to leverage insights from their global technology relationships for the Indian Digital Society’s transformation,” Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd, said in a statement. The transaction is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals

Markets closed for trading today, as the Street observes Maharashtra Day

Markets closed for trading today, as the Street observes Maharashtra Day

Friday, May 1, 2020

Today (1st May 2020) Indian Equity, currency, commodity and derivatives markets will remain closed for trading as the Street will observe Maharashtra Day. The bourses will reopen for trading on May 4th, Monday. May 1 also marks Labour Day in India. Initial success in Covid-19 drug trial and positive globals cues led domestic equity indices soaring in Thursday’s trade to second-biggest weekly gains in nine years. In four sessions, benchmark indices moved up by more than 7 percent. IT, auto and banking names saw heavy buying on Dalal Street as stocks from the oil and gas sector zoomed following a recovery in crude oil prices in the international market. Brent crude and US crude futures each rose about $1.7 or 7 percent a barrel. Read more

COVID-19 pandemic effect:RIL announces pay cuts in its oil & gas division

COVID-19 pandemic effect:RIL announces pay cuts in its oil & gas division

Thursday, April 30, 2020

India’s most-valued company Reliance Industries(RIL) announced pay cuts for employees in its oil and gas division, an internal memo showed. “The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for India and the world. All societies, industries, and businesses are impacted and Reliance is no exception,” the memo read. The memo said Chairman Mukesh Ambani has agreed to forgo his entire compensation, while the board of directors, executive directors, EC members, and senior leaders will forgo 30-50 percent of their compensation. Employees in its hydrocarbons division with compensation of less than Rs 15 lakh per annum will not face any pay cut, while those above that will have a 10 percent reduction in their fixed pay. Also, the annual cash bonus and performance-linked incentives that are paid in the first quarter will be deferred. It was not immediately clear if the pay cuts are limited to the oil & gas division.

Just Dial approves buyback worth up to Rs 220 crore

Just Dial approves buyback worth up to Rs 220 crore

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Shares of Just Dial gained 9 per cent higher in the intra-day trade to Rs 425, on the BSE on Thursday after the board of directors of the company, at its meeting has approved the proposal for buyback of up to 31,42,857 equity shares, at a maximum price of Rs. 700 per equity share payable in cash, for an aggregate maximum amount of up to Rs 220 crore. The buyback represents 4.84 per cent of the total paid-up equity share capital of the company. Since Monday, April 24, the stock has rallied 29 per cent at the bourses, after the company informed the exchanges that board will meet on Thursday, April 30, 2020, to consider and approve the proposal for buyback of fully paid-up equity shares of the Company. A combined around 5.2 million shares have changed hands on the counter on the NSE and BSE till the time of writing of this report.

Closing Bell:Sensex up 997 points, Nifty at 9859.90

Closing Bell:Sensex up 997 points, Nifty at 9859.90

Thursday, April 30, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 997.46 points or 3.05% at 33717.62, and the Nifty was up 306.55 points or 3.21% at 9859.90 as encouraging early results from a Covid-19 treatment trial boosted investor sentiment. Buying was witnessed across the board with stocks such as Tata Motors, Vedanta, and Hindalco leading the charge. ONGC, HCL Tech, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC, Tata Motors, UPL and Vedanta and Hindalco were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Sun Pharma, HUL, Cipla, IndusInd Bank and ITC. About 1316 shares have advanced, 1084 shares declined, and 165 shares are unchanged. Except, pharma all other sectoral indices ended higher. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 1 per cent each.

Glenmark zooms 9% as DCGI nod to conduct clinical trials for Favipiravir(COVID-19 drug)

Glenmark zooms 9% as DCGI nod to conduct clinical trials for Favipiravir(COVID-19 drug)

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals shares rallied 9 percent to Rs 359 on the BSE today 30th April 2020) after the company announced that it has received approval from the regulator DCGI (Drug Controller General of India) to conduct clinical trials on Favipiravir Antiviral tablets for COVID-19 patients. The product is a generic version of Avigan of Fujifilm Toyama Chemical, Japan. Glenmark is the first pharmaceutical company in India to be given approval by the regulator to start the trial on COVID-19 patients in India, the company said in a press release. At 09:16 am, the stock was trading 6 percent higher at Rs 350 on the BSE, against a 2 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. Around 740,000 shares have changed hands on the counter the BSE and NSE so far.

New guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic to be effective from 4th May

New guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic to be effective from 4th May

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The home ministry in a tweet has communicated that new guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic shall come into effect from 4th May. The guidelines will give considerable relaxations to districts that have done well to combat the virus so far. The decision was taken after a comprehensive review which sought to gauge the current state of the pandemic. There have been tremendous gains & improvement in the situation due to lockdown till now. To ensure that these gains are not squandered away, the lockdown guidelines should be strictly observed till 3rd May, read the home ministry communiqué. Country's second phase of mandated lockdown is scheduled to end on May 3. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 606.64 points, Nifty at 9553.35

Closing Bell: Sensex up 606.64 points, Nifty at 9553.35

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

At the close. Sensex ended 605.64 points higher or 1.89 per cent at 32720.16, and the Nifty jumped 155.25 points or 1.84 per cent at 9553.35 lifted by heavyweights HDFC twins and Reliance Industries.HDFC, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries and Tech Mahindra were the major contributor to Sensex pack. While IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank were the top losers in Sensex today. Metal and the IT index gained 2-3 per cent while HDFC is the top index gainer. Majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by Nifty Financial Services index, up 1.6 per cent.

Axis Bank shares declined 6.1 per cent as Rs 3,000 crore provisions in Q4 due to Covid-19

Axis Bank shares declined 6.1 per cent as Rs 3,000 crore provisions in Q4 due to Covid-19

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Axis Bank shares declined 6.1 percent to Rs 427.5 on the BSE today, 29th April 2020 after the bank made massive Rs 7,730 crore provisions in the March quarter of FY20 (Q4FY20), of which Rs 3,000 crore worth provisions were due to coronavirus (Covid-19)-induced uncertainty. This pushed the bank in the red zone, with the lender posting a surprise Rs 1,388-crore net loss in the recently concluded quarter. At 10:10 am, the stock was trading 5 percent lower at Rs 432.35 apiece on the BSE, as against a 0.84 percent rise in the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex. Nearly 19.68 million shares have changed hands on the counter on the NSE and BSE at 10:20 am. Historically, Q4 is the first time since March 2018 that the bank has dipped into losses of this magnitude because of the provisioning cost. The September 2019 quarter’s loss was due to the adjustment of deferred tax assets. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 371 points,Nifty closes near 9,400

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 371 points,Nifty closes near 9,400

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was up 371.44 points or 1.17% at 32114.52, and the Nifty was up 98.60 points or 1.06% at 9380.90 due to better-than-expected March quarter results (Q4FY20) of IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank-Max Financial deal, helped benchmark indices to end higher. IndusInd Bank jumps 17%.HDFC, ICICI Bank Bajaj Finance, and Axis Bank were among the major contributors to the index's gains. On the flip side, FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL), and Sun Pharma, IOC, NTPC, Nestle and Vedanta.were the top drags. About 1282 shares have advanced, 1047 shares declined, and 185 shares are unchanged. Among sectors, pharma, metal, FMCG and energy ended lower, while buying seen in the bank and auto stocks.

Companies with investments in six shuttered Franklin funds stare at downgrades

Companies with investments in six shuttered Franklin funds stare at downgrades

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Companies with investments in the six shuttered credit funds run by Franklin Templeton now stare at a possible downgrade of their credit ratings as their liquidity profile could undergo a change if they are unable to redeem their investments said, experts. Rating firms have begun to demand from clients their exposure to the fund to figure out the magnitude of the hit that these companies could face. A weakened liquidity profile will lead to a rating downgrade.

Rs 50k crore liquidity window for MFs by RBI

Rs 50k crore liquidity window for MFs by RBI

Monday, April 27, 2020

Financial stocks including Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank surged up to 6 percent on the BSE today (27th April 2020) after RBI announced a Special Liquidity Facility (SLF) for Mutual Funds worth Rs 50,000 crore. "Under the SLF-MF, the RBI shall conduct repo operations of 90 days tenor at the fixed repo rate. The SLF-MF is on-tap and open-ended, and banks can submit their bids to avail funding on any day from Monday to Friday," the RBI said in a statement. Funds availed under the SLF-MF shall be used by banks exclusively for meeting the liquidity requirements of MFs by (1) extending loans, and (2) undertaking the outright purchase of and/or repos against the collateral of investment-grade corporate bonds, commercial papers (CPs), debentures and certificates of Deposit (CDs) held by MFs, it added.

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 415 points,Nifty ends at 9282.30

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 415 points,Nifty ends at 9282.30

Monday, April 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 415.86 points or 1.33% at 31743.08, and the Nifty was up 127.90 points or 1.40% at 9282.30 as financials gain on Rs 50k cr lifeline for MFs. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Britannia Industries, Bajaj Finserv, and ICICI Bank were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were NTPC, HDFC Bank, M&M, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Grasim. About 1286 shares have advanced, 1076 shares declined, and 180 shares are unchanged. The S&P BSE MidCap index settled at 11,630, up 1.44 per cent and the S&P BSE SmallCap index climbed 1.37 per cent to 10,780 levels. All the sectoral indices ended higher led by the bank, IT, auto and FMCG.

Paycuts,lay-offs and dismissals-Lockdown aftermath

Paycuts,lay-offs and dismissals-Lockdown aftermath

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Despondency is taking hold of employees at startups in India that are shrinking operations amid the Covid-19 lockdown putting jobs on the line. Over the past four weeks, at least two dozen top companies have fired employees and contract staff according to sources. Some others have cut salaries, according to some data available. The salary cuts range from 15% to as much as 50-70%. Some have put a few of their employees on the bench. The government has been consistently urging companies to refrain from layoffs and pay cuts as they cope with economic distress. A common thread at all firms is a high level of anxiety, fear of the unknown, and pressure to outperform in a suboptimal market.

Franklin Templeton fiasco

Franklin Templeton fiasco

Friday, April 24, 2020

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has decided to wind up six debt mutual fund schemes. The six schemes are Franklin India Low Duration Fund, Franklin India Dynamic Accrual Fund, Franklin India Credit Risk Fund, Franklin India Short Term Income Plan, Franklin India Ultra Short Bond Fund and Franklin India Income Opportunities Fund. These schemes manage assets worth Rs 26,000 crore. “Significantly reduced liquidity in the Indian bond markets for most debt securities and unprecedented levels of redemptions following the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown have compelled us to take this decision,” said Sanjay Sapre, president, Franklin Templeton India. Read more

Closing Bell:Sensex down 535 points, Nifty at 9154.40

Closing Bell:Sensex down 535 points, Nifty at 9154.40

Friday, April 24, 2020

At the close, the Sensex is down 511.50 points or 1.61% at 31351.58, and the Nifty down 154.65 points or 1.66% at 9159.25. Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Bharti Infratel, Zee Entertainment, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank were the top losers. While RIL, Britannia Industries, Cipla, Sun Pharma and Hero MotoCorp.were the top gainers. About 773 shares have advanced, 1545 shares declined, and 159 shares are unchanged. On the sectoral front, except energy and pharma, all other indices ended lower. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices close with over 1 per cent cut.

Lockdown exit plan in India will seek to sustain gains

Lockdown exit plan in India will seek to sustain gains

Friday, April 24, 2020

In India, the three-week lockdown imposed on March 25 was extended to May 3 to control the coronavirus outbreak. Now Indian govt. is working on a careful strategy to lift the lockdown without losing the gains that have been achieved through the stringent nationwide shutdown, said a senior government official. The Centre is monitoring various challenges related to the resumption of economic activities on a day-to-day and case-to-case basis, a senior govt. official said. One key obstacle is economic hubs being located in red zones, where the disease needs to be curbed. The Centre has been keeping a close watch on state and district-level administrations and trying to assist them as well as helping businesses to resume operations. The infection numbers are better than initial projections, he said. “The graph is not very alarming on the health side. India is in a much better position than what was predicted by our health authorities,” the official said.

Small-caps outperform Sensex, mid-caps during one month Lockdown period

Small-caps outperform Sensex, mid-caps during one month Lockdown period

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Small-caps have outrun the mid-and-large caps in the last one month that the country has been under lockdown, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The outperformance of the small-cap segment versus these two market segments also holds good from the lows the markets hit on March 24. The S&P BSE Small-cap index has recovered 26 percent as compared to a 23 percent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex and broader market index S&P BSE Midcap index from their respective 52-week low touched on March 24. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 484 points, Nifty ends at 9313.90

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 484 points, Nifty ends at 9313.90

Thursday, April 23, 2020

At the close, Sensex closed the day 484 points, or 1.54 per cent, higher at 31,863.08, while Nifty ends at 9,313.90, up 127 points, or 1.38 per cent driven by banking and IT heavyweights. BSE IT logged a gain of 4.85 per cent, ending as the top gainer. BSE Teck, Bankex and Finance rose 3.93 per cent, 3.39 per cent and 2.31 per cent, respectively. Titan is the major loser in the Sensex pack. Zee Entertainment and Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack.S&P BSE MidCap, as well as SmallCap, indexes up over 2 per cent each.

MARKET LIVE: Sensex, Nifty open with slim gains

MARKET LIVE: Sensex, Nifty open with slim gains

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Market in India will today react to the rebound in oil prices and global stocks, March quarter earnings, and coronavirus-related newsflow. US crude and Brent futures, both, rose more than 7 percent on Wednesday after touching their lowest levels since 1999 on the prospects for further production cuts. Besides, investors would track the two-day meeting of the economic advisory council which is expected to deliberate on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic growth in this fiscal year and the next. Read more

Is this a good time to invest in gold bonds?

Is this a good time to invest in gold bonds?

Thursday, April 23, 2020

RBI has announced Series-I of the sovereign gold bond (SGB) scheme for 2020-21. Investors are wondering if this is a good time to invest in the yellow metal. It has run up nearly 100 percent in the past year. Under the scheme, one can buy a minimum of 1 gm of gold at Rs 4,639 per gm, with Rs 50-discount on a purchase made online. The upper limit for investing via SGBs is 4 kilos of gold. You also get 2.5 percent interest on the initial investment, payable every six months. The subscription is open till April 24. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex, Nifty volatile; RIL gains post Jio-Facebook deal

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex, Nifty volatile; RIL gains post Jio-Facebook deal

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Equity markets in India today (22nd April 2020)fluctuated in early trade as the gains in Reliance Industries were offset by selling in banks and metal stocks amid weak global cues. Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) gained 7 percent at Rs 1,326 on the BSE after the company announced that Facebook would invest Rs 43,547 crore ($5.7 billion) in the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Jio Platforms to expand its presence in India. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 27 points at 30,660 levels and the Nifty50 was hovering around the 9,000 mark. ONGC, down over 7 percent, was the top laggard in the Sensex pack. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Metal index, down 2 percent, leading the list of losers.

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 1011 points, Nifty ends at 8981.45

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 1011 points, Nifty ends at 8981.45

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,011.29 points or 3.20% at 30636.71, while Nifty was down 280.40 points or 3.03% at 8981.45 after US crude futures fell into negative territory for the first time.IndusInd Bank plunges 11%. Infosys slipped 2 per cent post-March quarter results while oil-related stocks like Reliance Industries (down 5%) were also under pressure. Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Hindalco Industries and Zee Entertainment were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Dr Reddy’s Labs, Bharti Infratel, Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp and Cipla. About 732 shares have advanced, 1647 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged Pharma outperforms.Nifty Metal down 5.8 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 2.5-3 per cent.

Crude oil price recovers after record wipeout

Crude oil price recovers after record wipeout

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

A very strange thing happened On 20th March in the oil market: Prices fell so much that some traders paid buyers to take oil off their hands. The price of the main U.S. oil benchmark fell more than $50 a barrel to end the day about $30 below zero, the first time oil prices have ever turned negative. Such an eye-popping slide is the result of a quirk in the oil market, but it underscores the industry’s disarray as the coronavirus pandemic decimates the world economy. How prices went Negative: Prices went negative means- anyone trying to sell a barrel would have to pay a buyer $30 — in part because of the way oil is traded. Futures contracts that require buyers to take possession of oil in May are expiring on Tuesday, and nobody wanted the oil because there was no place to store it. Contracts for June delivery were still trading for about $22 a barrel, down 16% for the day. Read more

Stocks of about a dozen companies have more than doubled from their coronavirus sell-off lows

Stocks of about a dozen companies have more than doubled from their coronavirus sell-off lows

Monday, April 20, 2020

More than a dozen companies in the Indian equity markets have seen their stock price more than double following an over 20 percent recovery in benchmark indices from their March lows. IndusInd Bank, companies KRBL, Heritage Foods, and Parag Milk Foods and agrochemicals firm Insecticides India are among the 16 stocks that have rallied more than 100 percent from their respective March 2020 lows. The list also includes four pharmaceutical stocks- Morepen Laboratories, Nectar Lifesciences, Marksans Pharma, and Unichem Laboratories. The S&P BSE Sensex and the S&P BSE Allcap index have gained 23 percent and 24 percent, from their respective March 23, 2020, low levels. Besides these stocks, a total of 250 stocks from the Allcap index have rallied between 50 percent and 100 percent from their previous month lows. The index accounts for 95 percent of the total market capitalisation of the BSE-listed companies. Earlier, most of these stocks had declined by as much as half.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 59 points, Nifty at 9261.85

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 59 points, Nifty at 9261.85

Monday, April 20, 2020

At the close, the Sensex gains 59.28 points at 31648.00, while Nifty was down 4.90 points or 0.05% at 9261.85.HDFC Bank jumped 5 per cent after a 2.5 per cent growth in its pre-tax profit in the March quarter. Besides, Infosys also gained 2 per cent ahead of its results later in the day. while losers included Hindalco, JSW Steel, Axis Bank, Bharti Infratel and Grasim. About 1447 shares have advanced, 1007 shares declined, and 179 shares are unchanged. Metal stocks underperform. Nifty PSU Bank index surged over 5 per cent while Nifty FMCG index dipped 1 per cent.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 986 points, Nifty ends at 9266.75

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 986 points, Nifty ends at 9266.75

Friday, April 17, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 986.11 points or 3.22% at 31588.72, while Nifty rose 273.95 points or 3.05% at 9266.75 after RBI announced some key measures to inject the much-needed liquidity in the system. Banks and financials gained the index's rally with IndusInd Bank, HDFC, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance being the top gainers. IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also jumped 4 per cent post the company's March quarter results announcement. while losers were Nestle, HUL, Bharti Infratel, Sun Pharma and Tech Mahindra. About 1685 shares have advanced, 696 shares declined, and 177 shares are unchanged. Pharma and FMCG ended in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 2 per cent each.

Focusing on the light during the darkest moment- RBI's another stimulus package

Focusing on the light during the darkest moment- RBI's another stimulus package

Friday, April 17, 2020

RBI today (17th April 2020) freed up more capital for banks to lend, announced a fresh Rs 50,000 crore targeted long-term repo operation (LTRO 2.0) to address the liquidity stress of shadow banks and microfinance institutions and hinted at the possibility of further rate cuts going forward.RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das unveiled fresh measures aimed at maintaining adequate liquidity in the system, facilitating and incentivising banks to ensure better credit flow and enabling the normal functioning of the financial markets. RBI slashed the reverse repo rate by 25 bps to 3.75 percent, making it less attractive for commercial banks to park cash with the central bank. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex up 222 points, Nifty ends at 8992.80

Closing Bell: Sensex up 222 points, Nifty ends at 8992.80

Thursday, April 16, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 222.80 points or 0.73% at 30602.61, and the Nifty was up 67.50 points or 0.76% at 8992.80 after two days losing streak and ended higher in the volatile session on April 16. Wipro fell as much as 6 per cent after posting muted growth in its revenue and profit numbers for the fourth quarter of the last financial year.HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Hero MotoCorp were the top losers while gainers include NTPC, Vedanta, ICICI Bank, Hindalco and Titan. About 1596 shares have advanced, 743 shares declined, and 148 shares are unchanged. The Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma indexes, both up 2 per cent each, were the top gainers. The S&P BSE MidCap index and the SmallCap index were both up 1 per cent each

SBI MF buys corporate banks & energy shares after March selloff

SBI MF buys corporate banks & energy shares after March selloff

Thursday, April 16, 2020

SBI Mutual Fund, went all out to buy shares of corporate banks in March, as valuations came down to historic lows amid the market mayhem. The biggest addition to the portfolio in March was the State Bank of India, as the money manager bought 3.62 crore shares of the country’s largest lender. SBI MF also added 2.77 crore shares of ICICI Bank, 1.84 crore shares of Axis Bank and 1.55 crore shares of HDFC Bank. SBI MF’s other major buys included 2.63 crore shares of Indian Oil, 2.62 crore shares of ITC, 1.72 crore shares of GAIL, 1.38 crore shares of NTPC and Coal India each. Energy stocks have seen a lot of activity recently after crude oil prices crashed to nearly 30-year lows due to price war among global oil producers.

Fallout of lockdown extension: India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years

Fallout of lockdown extension: India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years

Thursday, April 16, 2020

It looks like the Indian economy may be heading for its first full-year contraction in more than four decades after the government extended the lockdown to contain the coronavirus. The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 percent over that time, according to experts. Decline in GDP for the year to March 2021 of 0.4 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively is predicted by the expert. The economy had last contracted in 1980 when GDP shrank 5.2 percent.

Fear of wealthy Chinese investors raiding the Indian stock market -is it real?

Fear of wealthy Chinese investors raiding the Indian stock market -is it real?

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

A fear of wealthy Chinese investors raiding the Indian stock market seems to be in rise. Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has asked custodian banks to disclose details of the ultimate beneficial owners’ of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) based in China and Hong Kong. The UBO is the last natural person owning a fund or entities controlling a fund above a certain level. Sebi’s direction to custodians is an immediate reaction to the People’s Bank of China buying a little above 1% in HDFC considered as one of the blue-chip stocks. "Following the sharp fall in stocks, there is an anxiety among many corporates and parts of the government about Indian companies and assets facing takeover threats from Chinese investors – either private or directly or indirectly with support from the Chinese government. Probably, it’s an overreaction. But the paranoia is understandable with advanced countries like Australia creating hurdles for Chinese investors,” experts opined.

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 1,189 points from day's high and ends at 30379.81, Nifty at 8925.30

Closing Bell: Sensex slips 1,189 points from day's high and ends at 30379.81, Nifty at 8925.30

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 310.21 points or 1.01% at 30379.81, while Nifty was down 68.55 points or 0.76% at 8925.30. Nifty Pharma, up 3 per cent. Sun Pharma and Larsen & Toubro were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included UPL, HUL, Britannia Industries, HCL Tech and Shree Cements. About 1429 shares have advanced, 940 shares declined, and 174 shares are unchanged. Bank, auto and energy ended in the red, while buying seen in the FMCG, IT and metal.

Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 470 points,Nifty at 8993.85

Closing Bell: Sensex sheds 470 points,Nifty at 8993.85

Monday, April 13, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 469.60 points or 1.51% at 30690.02, while Nifty was down 118.05 points or 1.30% at 8993.85 dragged by auto, realty and banking. Bajaj Finance is the biggest loser, Zee Entertainment, Bajaj Finserv, M&M and Titan Company were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were L&T, Hindalco, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and IndusInd Bank. About 1194 shares have advanced, 1171 shares declined, and 201 shares are unchanged. Buying seen in the metal, pharma and infra sectors. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended lower.

Market live: Sensex slips amid weak global cues

Market live: Sensex slips amid weak global cues

Monday, April 13, 2020

Equity markets in India were in red today,13th Aril 2020 due to weak global cues and the buzz of a lockdown extension beyond April 14. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex dipped 410 points, or 1.32 percent, to 30,750 levels and the Nifty hovered around 8,970 levels, down 140 points. Bajaj Finance (down 7%), Mahindra & Mahindra (down 6%), and Titan (down 5%) were the top laggards while Bharti Airtel jumped 2 percent. Zee Entertainment, on the other hand, dipped 10 percent. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were in the red, led by the Nifty Auto index, down 2 percent. On the other hand, the Nifty Pharma index was up 1.8 percent.

Closing Bell: Sensex Surges 1,265.66 points, Nifty at 9111.90

Closing Bell: Sensex Surges 1,265.66 points, Nifty at 9111.90

Thursday, April 9, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 1,265.66 points or 4.23% at 31159.62, while Nifty was up 363.15 points or 4.15% at 9,111.90. Auto stocks jump 10%. Heavy buying is seen in HDFC, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries (RIL), and Maruti. About 1836 shares have advanced, 540 shares declined, and 170 shares are unchanged.M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, Tata Motors and Titan Company were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included HUL, Tech Mahindra, Dr Reddy's Lab, IndusInd Bank and UPL.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 3 per cent each.

Larsen & Toubro gains on winning two large orders

Larsen & Toubro gains on winning two large orders

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Shares of Larsen and Toubro gained nearly 4 per cent after the company's subsidiary won a contract from Indian Oil Corporation. L&T today announced that L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company has been awarded a large project by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The company said it has won a large contract from the Indian Army for setting up an advanced IT-enabled system to operate the Armed Forces network under the Network of Spectrum (NFS). The value of a large order ranges between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore. “The engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract is for setting up a new 9 MMTPA Atmospheric & Vacuum Distillation Unit (AVU) and allied facilities (EPCC-1 package) for Barauni refinery capacity expansion project at IOCL's Barauni Refinery, Bihar. The capacity of Barauni Refinery is being augmented from current installed capacity of 6.0 MMTPA to 9.0 MMTPA,” L&T said in a press release. Read more

Closing Bell: Market Slips 173 points, Sensex ends at 29893.96, Nifty at 8748.75

Closing Bell: Market Slips 173 points, Sensex ends at 29893.96, Nifty at 8748.75

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 173.25 points or 0.58% at 29893.96, and the Nifty was down 43.45 points or 0.49% at 8748.75. Pharma Stock gained 3 per cent. Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma Vedanta, Cipla, NTPC and Bharti Infratel are the major gainers. While Shree Cements, Titan Company, TCS, Hindalco and BPCL were among major losers on the Nifty. About 1478 shares have advanced, 845 shares declined, and 156 shares are unchanged. S&P BSE MidCap and S&P BSE SmallCap index up over 2 per cent each. On sectoral front, buying seen in the pharma, auto, energy and FMCG stocks, while the bank, IT and metal remained under pressure.

Closing Bell: Sensex zooms 2,476 points, Nifty at 8792.20

Closing Bell: Sensex zooms 2,476 points, Nifty at 8792.20

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 2,476.26 points or 8.97% at 30067.21, and the Nifty was up 708.40 points or 8.76% at 8792.20, one of the biggest one-day gain since May 2009. Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Hindalco, M&M and Grasim were among major gainers on the Nifty. About 1813 shares have advanced, 535 shares declined, and 189 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended higher with Nifty Bank and Nifty Pharma rose over 10 per cent.

Closing Bell: Market Slips 674 points, Sensex ends at 27590.95 , Nifty at 8083.80

Closing Bell: Market Slips 674 points, Sensex ends at 27590.95 , Nifty at 8083.80

Friday, April 3, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 674.36 points or 2.39% at 27590.95, and the Nifty was down 170.00 points or 2.06% at 8083.80. Nifty Bank sheds 5%. ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Titan, HDFC, Axis Bank and SBI were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Sun Pharma, Cipla, GAIL, ITC and ONGC. About 1126 shares have advanced, 1078 shares declined, and 174 shares are unchanged. Nifty Pharma index was up 3 per cent while the Nifty FMCG index was also up 1 per cent. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were both down around 1 per cent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex near day's low, Nifty at 8,253.80

Closing Bell: Sensex near day's low, Nifty at 8,253.80

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 1,203.18 points or 4.08% at 28265.31, and the Nifty was down 343.95 points or 4.00% at 8253.80. Selling pressure is seen in IT, banks, FMCG stocks. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top drag on the Sensex while Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Infosys were the other major losers. while gainers were Hero MotoCorp, Grasim, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance and Titan Company. About 1098 shares have advanced, 1067 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended lower. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shed 1-2 per cent.

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 1028 points and Nifty ends at 8597.75

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 1028 points and Nifty ends at 8597.75

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 1,028.17 points or 3.62% at 29468.49, while Nifty was up 275.90 points or 3.33% at 8557. Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, ONGC, BPCL, Britannia Industries and ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Eicher Motors, Cipla, Zee Entertainment and Adani Ports were losers. About 1495 shares have advanced, 767 shares declined, and 150 shares are unchanged. Nifty Metal and Nifty IT indexes were top gainers.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 2.5 per cent and 3 per cent respectively.

Firm global cues: Sensex jumps 560 points, Nifty near 8,450

Firm global cues: Sensex jumps 560 points, Nifty near 8,450

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Today (31st March) Indian equity market bounced back as low-level buying in blue-chips propelled the indices higher even as there was a rapid increase in new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. A relatively better factory output data from China also helped the sentiments back home. Sensex gained 559 points to 28,999 while NSE benchmark Nifty added 165 points to 8,445. Broader market indices were in-line with their headline peers as Nifty Smallcap jumped 2.26 percent while Nifty Midcap rose 1.49 percent. Nifty 500 was up 1.98 percent. All sectoral indices were trading in the green on NSE with Nifty Metal leading. It was up 2.85 percent while Nifty Financial Services and NIfty Media jumped by over 2 percent. Nifty Realty and Nifty FMCG were among other major gainers. Read more

Dealing with Covid-19 after the lockdown

Dealing with Covid-19 after the lockdown

Monday, March 30, 2020

The government needed to take "extraordinary" and "unprecedented" measures like a nationwide lockdown for three weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th March (Monday). The government denied a community outbreak of the disease. “It took 12 days for cases to rise from 100 to 1,000 in our country, whereas seven other developed nations having lesser population than us have seen multiple increases,” said Lav Agarwal, joint secretary in the health ministry, at a press conference in Delhi. The government made the statements as India’s cumulative coronavirus infections have breached the 1,000 mark. The country is entering a crucial phase in this outbreak, with the number of daily cases also growing in triple digits for the last three days. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1375 points and Nifty ends at 8281.10

Closing Bell: Sensex down 1375 points and Nifty ends at 8281.10

Monday, March 30, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was down 1,375.27 points or 4.61% at 28440.32, and the Nifty was down 379.15 points or 4.38% at 8281.10. Nestle, Cipla, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank and Dr Reddys Labs were major gainers on the Nifty, while Bajaj Finance, HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among major losers on the Nifty. About 924 shares have advanced, 1320 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. Nifty Bank and Nifty Auto indexes were also down over 6 per cent each. On the other hand, Nifty Pharma index ticked up 1 per cent.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shed 1.7-2 per cent.

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 1,500 pts from day's high and ends at 29815.59 and Nifty ends at 8660.25

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 1,500 pts from day's high and ends at 29815.59 and Nifty ends at 8660.25

Friday, March 27, 2020

At close, the Sensex was down 131.18 points or 0.44% at 29815.59, and the Nifty was up 18.80 points or 0.22% at 8660.25. Bank stocks up but autos drag. Bharti Airtel was the top laggard while HCL Tech and Hero MotoCorp also dipped over 5% each. About 1131 shares have advanced, 1138 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. Coal India, Axis Bank, ITC, NTPC and Cipla were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, GAIL and Maruti Suzuki.S&P BSE MidCap index and SmallCap index were both up 2 per cent each. Except auto, energy and infra all other indices ended higher

Is the market valuations attractive for long-term investors?

Is the market valuations attractive for long-term investors?

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has badly shaken the global economies and triggered an across-the-board sell-off in equities as an asset class. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) and the S&P 500 ended their 11-year bull-run as the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, too, entered bear-market territory with a fall of over 30 percent each. A fall of 20 percent or more in a stock, or an index, is regarded as a bear phase for that traded unit. 18 percent of the stocks that comprise the Nifty 100 and have long trading histories recently traded below their global financial crisis (GFC) valuation. The market meltdown also saw 84 percent stocks go below their five-year and 78 percent below their 10-year average valuations, experts opined. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex ends at 29946.77 and Nifty at 8641.45

Closing Bell: Sensex ends at 29946.77 and Nifty at 8641.45

Thursday, March 26, 2020

At the close, the Sensex extends rally to the third day and was up 1,410.99 points or 4.94% at 29946.77, and the Nifty was up 323.60 points or 3.89% at 8641.45. IndusInd Bank turned out to be the topmost gainer. ICICI Bank and HDFC and HDFC Bank were among the top contributors to Sensex's up move.L&T, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Yes Bank, GAIL, Sun Pharma, Maruti Suzuki and Adani Ports. About 1483 shares have advanced, 766 shares declined, and 164 shares are unchanged. Nifty Private Bank index, up over 10 per cent. Nifty Bank index also rose 9 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose over 3 per cent each.

Market update:Sensex rallies ,IndusInd Bank surges 35%

Market update:Sensex rallies ,IndusInd Bank surges 35%

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The equity markets in India are trading higher, lifted by banks and IT stocks, today (26th March) ahead of the expiry of the monthly derivatives contracts. Investors were encouraged by the US Senate passing a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package while a separate report said the Indian government was likely to agree on an economic stimulus package of more than Rs 1.5 trillion to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 1,862 points and Nifty ends above 8,300 on US stimulus

Closing Bell: Sensex surges 1,862 points and Nifty ends above 8,300 on US stimulus

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was up 1,861.75 points or 6.98% at 28535.78, and the Nifty was up 516.80 points or 6.62% at 8317.85 after media reports said the US Senate leaders had reached deal with the White House on $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Nifty Bank scratched its way from the day's low to over 8 per cent higher.RIL, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UPL and Grasim Industries were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, IOC, Coal India and GAIL. About 1194 shares have advanced, 976 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. BSE MidCap index was up over 3 per cent and the BSE SmallCap index gained over 2.5 per cent. All the sectoral indices ended in the green

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 693 points and Nifty ends above 7800

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 693 points and Nifty ends above 7800

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was up 692.79 points or 2.67% at 26674.03, while Nifty was up 190.80 points or 2.51% at 7801.05. Bank stocks bleed the most as Sensex, Nifty come off their day's highs. Infosys jumped 14 per cent while HCL Tech was up 6 per cent. Yes Bank, M&M, Grasim, IndusInd Bank and Power Grid Corp were losers in Nifty. About 927 shares have advanced, 1310 shares declined, and 145 shares are unchanged.BSE Midcap up 1.5 per cent, while Smallcap index ended flat.

Closing Bell: Sensex losses 3,900 points, Nifty ends above 7,600

Closing Bell: Sensex losses 3,900 points, Nifty ends above 7,600

Monday, March 23, 2020

At the close Sensex ended 3,934.72 points or 13.15 per cent in the red at 25981.24, and the Nifty plunged 1,135.20 points or 12.98 per cent at 7610.25. Bank and auto stocks were the worst-hit. The Nifty Bank index was down over 15 per cent. Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Finance are the top losers while HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, HDFC and TCS are the most active stocks. The midCap index was trading with 6.9 per cent cut and SmallCap index was down 9.4 per cent.

SEBI crackdown on excessive volatility by imposing restrictions

SEBI crackdown on excessive volatility by imposing restrictions

Monday, March 23, 2020

The SEBI has decided to crack down on excessive volatility by imposing several measures, which will impact traders as well as institutional investors. In particular, speculators in stock futures will have to cut down exposures as the market-wide position limit (MWPL) has been reduced to 50 percent in phases, from the existing 95 percent, for specific F&O stocks. Margins have also been hiked in the cash segment for both F&O and non F&O stocks, while institutions will have to restrict their F&O positions in the index derivatives segment to stay within a new criteria of cash and cash equivalents on the long side and value of stock holdings on the short side. This measure will also impact volume in specific F&O counters where offsetting will be required, we may actually see a situation where prices swing more on lower volumes, due to reduction of the liquidity. Read more

Sensex hits 10% lower circuit; trading halted for 45 minutes

Sensex hits 10% lower circuit; trading halted for 45 minutes

Monday, March 23, 2020

Trading in Indian equity markets was halted for 45 minutes today (23rd March) after the S&P BSE Sensex hit its 10 per cent lower circuit level. The S&P BSE Sensex tanked 10 per cent, or 2,992 points, to 26,924 levels. The Nifty50 index fell 842 points, or 9.63 per cent, to 7,903. Although the markets saw an across-the-board selling, bank and auto stocks were the worst-hit. The Nifty Bank index was down 12.7 per cent. Axis Bank and ICICI Bank both plunged over 10 per cent each while Maruti Suzuki India was down 9.7 per cent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was trading with 6.9 per cent cut and the S&P BSE SmallCap index was down 6.4 per cent.

Closing Bell: Sensex increases 1,627.73 points, Nifty at 8,745.45;

Closing Bell: Sensex increases 1,627.73 points, Nifty at 8,745.45;

Friday, March 20, 2020

At close, the Sensex was up 1,627.73 points or 5.75% at 29915.96, while Nifty was up 482 points or 5.83% at 8745.45.after breaking 4-day losing streak. IT stocks like HCL Tech and TCS and Reliance Industries contributed to Sensex. About 1430 shares have advanced, 991 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Bharti Infratel, GAIL, ONGC, UltraTech Cement and HUL were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Adani Ports and Axis Bank. The Nifty sectoral indices ended in the green. Nifty FMCG index was up 5 per cent and Nifty Metal index 4 per cent. Nifty Bank index recovered over 1,000 off intra-day lows.BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed with 4 per cent gains.

PM Modi appeals all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus

PM Modi appeals all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Today ( Thursday 19th March) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a national broadcast asked people to sacrifice "their some weeks and time" as coronavirus has no cure yet, the only way to stay safe is to stay indoors. "I request all people in the country to get out of the house only when it is extremely necessary, try and do all work from home," he said. He made a fervent appeal to all Indians to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting infected by coronavirus, saying the world has never seen a danger as grave as this. A Covid-19 task force has also been set up under the finance minister to tackle the pandemic. He called for 'Janta curfew' on March 22 from 7 am-9 pm, saying no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of the house.

Closing Bell: Sensex recovers 1,574 points from day's low to end at 28,288

Closing Bell: Sensex recovers 1,574 points from day's low to end at 28,288

Thursday, March 19, 2020

At the close, the Sensex was down 581.28 points or 2.01% at 28288.23, after recovering 1574 points from days low, while Nifty was down 205.35 points or 2.42% at 8263.45. HDFC and HDFC Bank bounced back nearly 10 per cent intra-day to trade 3 per cent higher. Besides, Hero MotoCorp, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, and Bajaj Auto were all up over 5 per cent each. while losers were Bharti Infratel, Coal India, Zee Entertainment, Yes Bank and ONGC.About 574 shares have advanced, 1791 shares declined, and 153 shares are unchanged. All the sectoral indices ended in the red, while BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell 3.7 per cent and 4.5 per cent respectively.

The Nifty index is in deep oversold territory

The Nifty index is in deep oversold territory

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Today (18th March), the index closed at 8,468, down 498 points or 5.56 percent and formed a long bearish candle on the daily chart. “The hurdle in the 9,100-9,150 range proved a key resistance during the day. Nifty’s near-term resistance now stands in the 8,800-9,000 zone. “The positive sentiment post-Friday's sharp recovery seems to have been nullified. Nifty moving below the low at 8,555 is not a positive sign. One may expect further weakness in the short term,” say experts. The index has been trading far below its key moving averages and the 14-day RSI at 14 suggests the index is in the deep oversold territory. Analysts do not rule out the index falling below the 8,000 level in the short term.

MARKET LIVE: Sensex slips 500 pts, Nifty near 8,800

MARKET LIVE: Sensex slips 500 pts, Nifty near 8,800

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Indian equity markets were trading close to 2 percent lower, dragged down by banks, today (18th March) after quickly erasing the opening gains despite a rebound in global stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 30,060 levels, down 510 points, or 1.7 percent, and the broader Nifty50 index was down 153 points, or 1.7 percent, at 8,810 level. The Nifty opened the session above 9,100 levels before quickly going downward Among individual stocks, IndusInd Bank was down over 2 percent after opening 5 percent higher. Titan Company slipped 7 percent to its new 52-week low of Rs 921. Shares of Vodafone Idea tumbled as much as 35 percent to Rs 2.91. However, YES Bank continued its up move and surged over 40 percent to Rs 87. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed. Nifty Pharma index, up 1.1 percent, gained the most while Nifty Financial Service index was trading with over a percent cut.The broader market underperformed the benchmarks. The S&P BSE MidCap index slumped 124 points

Closingbell: Sensex slips 811 pts, Nifty ends at 8,967 levels, down 230 points (2.5%)

Closingbell: Sensex slips 811 pts, Nifty ends at 8,967 levels, down 230 points (2.5%)

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

After trading in the positive zone for the major part of the day today (17th March), the indices turned red during the last hour, with selling mainly seen in financials. European markets and Dow futures added to the negativity. Covid-19 showed no signs of abatement and central banks monetary policy actions had limited impact. Markets ended with over 2.5 percent cut. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 811 points or 2.58 percent to end at 30,579 with ICICI Bank (down 9 percent) being the biggest loser and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) up around 3.5 percent, the biggest gainer. Among individual stocks, YES Bank continued to buck the trend and ended over 59 percent higher at Rs 59 levels. On the NSE, the frontline index Nifty50 breached the crucial 9,000-mark to settle at 8,967 levels, down 230 points or 2.5 percent. Fear gauge India VIX jumped around 7 percent to 62.88 levels.

Monday morning disaster: Sensex plummets 1,800 points, Nifty below 9,500

Monday morning disaster: Sensex plummets 1,800 points, Nifty below 9,500

Monday, March 16, 2020

Indian benchmark indices were trading over 5 percent lower today,16th March as sell-off resumed after a day's halt. The uncertainty regarding the effect of the coronavirus endemic continued to keep investors cautious. On Sunday, the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero The S&P BSE Sensex was down 1,857 points, or 5.45 percent, at 32,340 levels. Index-heavyweight HDFC slipped over 7 percent after leading Friday's rebound rally. State Bank of India was also down over 6 percent after Friday's 13 percent up move. IndusInd Bank was down over 8 percent. In Asian market Stocks were slammed and the dollar battered after emergency rate cut in the United States. US stock futures plunged 4.8 percent to hit their down limit before daybreak in Singapore. Australia's benchmark stock index fell 7 percent in the first quarter-hour of the trade before paring some of the losses. Oil prices extended losses today, slumping by more than $1 a barrel, nearing $30 a barrel.

Indian equity markets ended a highly volatile session with significant gains:Sensex up 1,325 pts, Nifty tops 10,023

Indian equity markets ended a highly volatile session with significant gains:Sensex up 1,325 pts, Nifty tops 10,023

Friday, March 13, 2020

Indian equity markets ended an eventful and highly volatile session with significant gains today,13th March after posting a record intra-day recovery. The Nifty50 index was locked in a 10 percent lower circuit early morning, prompting a halt in trading for 45 minutes. However, once the markets re-opened, the headline indices Sensex and Nifty shot up as much as 5,381 points and 1,604 points, respectively, from their early morning lows. The volatility index surged over 24 percent during the session. Sensex closed 1,325 pts, or 4.04 percent, higher at 34,103 and the Nifty50 index a tad above 10,000 level at 10,023.65, up 433 points, or 4.54 percent. The rebound was led by banks with index heavyweights HDFC ending 10 percent lower while State Bank of India zoomed 14 percent. Reliance Industries was also up over 5 percent. In the end, 27 out of the 30 Sensex constituents ended the session in green. Read more

Why Nifty hit lower circuit

Why Nifty hit lower circuit

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Nifty50 index hit a 10 percent lower circuit today,13th March, bringing trading to a halt for a while. "Over the last few days, the Indian stock market has been moving in tandem with other global markets owing to concerns relating to Covid-19 pandemic, resultant fear of economic slowdown, recent fall in global crude oil prices, etc,” according to Sebi. Major factors are: 1. A rapidly spreading coronavirus took the first life in India as a 76-year-old man from Karnataka's Kalaburgi tested positive for Covid-19. 2. Oil prices fell on Friday for a third day, with Brent crude set for its biggest weekly drop since 1991 and US crude heading for the worst week since 2008 3. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have dumped domestic shares worth nearly Rs 24,000 crore in March till now. 4. Global stock markets crashed ending their long bull run, with coronavirus panic selling hitting almost every asset class

Nifty hits 10% lower circuit:Trading halted

Nifty hits 10% lower circuit:Trading halted

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Nifty50 index hit a 10 percent lower circuit today,13th March, bringing trading to a halt for 45 minutes as sell-off worsened in the Indian markets. Sensex tumbled over 3000 points, or 9.43 percent, at 29,690 levels. The markets will open for pre-open at 10:20 AM In Sensex, index heavyweights Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Consultancy Services tumbled over 14 percent each. Reliance was down 10 percent and the HDFC twins fell over 5 percent each.

Closing Bell: Sensex logs worst fall in history crashes 2,919 points; Nifty below 9,600

Closing Bell: Sensex logs worst fall in history crashes 2,919 points; Nifty below 9,600

Thursday, March 12, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic triggers 2919 points or 8.18% Sensex fall at 32,778.14. while Nifty was down 825.30 points or 8.30% at 9590.15. The carnage on Dalal Street had eroded investor wealth worth over Rs 11 trillion in the stock markets today. Overall, the Indian market posted its biggest one-day fall in history. About 216 shares have advanced, 2203 shares declined, and 102 shares are unchanged. All the stocks on Nifty50 and BSE Sensex ended in the red, while BPCL, UPL, Yes Bank, Vedanta, RIL, HDFC Bank, HDFC and GAIL were among major losers on the Nifty and Sensex. Besides, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, ITC, and ONGC all slid over 13 per cent each. Nifty PSU Bank index slipped over 12 per cent, metal, IT and Pharma down over 8 per cent each.

Market crash may force Indian barons to sell their crown jewels

Market crash may force Indian barons to sell their crown jewels

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

India’s cash-strapped barons may have to be ready for more yard sales of their crown jewels as stock volatility and ongoing credit market uncertainty pressure their ability to pay loans.Indian business leaders often take against the backing of their main assets - stakes in their listed firms. The value of such pledged shares has shrunk as the coronavirus outbreak triggered a sell-off globally. That’s placing more pressure on these barons looking to refinance. Founders at 811 Indian companies have pledged shares worth 1.8 trillion rupees ($24.4 billion) as collateral, according to Bombay Stock Exchange data. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 62 points and Nifty at 10458.40

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 62 points and Nifty at 10458.40

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

At the close Sensex was up 62 points, or 0.18 per cent, at 35697.40 levels while the broader Nifty50 index hovered around 10458.40 levels. RIL, Yes Bank were among the gainers. About 1050 shares have advanced, 1427 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. The S&P BSE MidCap index ended at 13,433, down 0.9 per cent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index ended over 0.36 per cent lower at 12,725 levels. PSU banks, realty, metal and auto stocks witnessed declines while media stocks rallied.

Crude oil price dips as Saudi, Russia fail to reach deal over supply cuts

Crude oil price dips as Saudi, Russia fail to reach deal over supply cuts

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

A standoff between Saudi Arabia and Russia over crude oil supply cuts saw international prices record one of their worst single-day dips in about three decades. Though this could help the Indian economy, the fall could accentuate global distress. At one point, Brent crude price was seen at a session low of $31 a barrel, down about 30 percent, though it recovered later in the day to $35.60. Indian consumers could gain from lower petroleum product prices, though a lot depends on whether the government makes use of the window to shore up its revenues and increases excise duty. Any duty hike would prevent the full benefit from accruing to consumers.

Wall Street rebounded as investors pinned their hopes on policy easing by major central banks

Wall Street rebounded as investors pinned their hopes on policy easing by major central banks

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Wall Street rebounded on 10th March (Tuesday) as investors pinned their hopes on policy easing by major central banks after global markets plummeted in the previous session on fears of a coronavirus-driven recession. Traders now expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for a second time this month, with President Donald Trump adding pressure to bring U.S. rates down to the level of "competitor nations". After strong gains at the open, all three indexes briefly traded in the red, as investors weighed the effectiveness of additional monetary stimulus to combat the virus outbreak. The indexes quickly reversed course to trade higher again as a report said the Trump administration had discussed a 90-day payroll tax suspension. The utilities and consumer staples commonly considered bond proxies were among the biggest decliners, after showing resilience in Monday's rout. Rate-sensitive financial stocks firmed 1.2 percent as US Treasury yields bounced off record lows.

Good time to buy for long term !

Good time to buy for long term !

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

9th March mayhem marked the biggest crash in Sensex history.BSE Sensex ended 1942 points lower at 35,635 while the NSE Nifty settled at 10,451, down 538 points. The stocks crash wiped out Rs 6.50 lakh crore of equity investors' wealth. Why the crash? Deepening fears about the spread of coronavirus and a crash in crude oil prices gave ammunition to the bears to push the domestic equity indices lower in Mumbai trading. Heavy selling by foreign investors and doubts over stability in Indian financial systems following the crisis at India’s fifth-largest private lender YES Bank also dampened the mood. Analysts see the oil price crash is largely negative for India despite it depending heavily on imports. Read more

Closing Bell: Sensex dips 1942 points and Nifty at 10451.45

Closing Bell: Sensex dips 1942 points and Nifty at 10451.45

Monday, March 9, 2020

Sensex hits 15 months low, sink over 1942 points or 5.17% at 35634.95, while Nifty was down 538.00 points or 4.90% at 10451.50. About 355 shares have advanced, 2146 shares declined, and 168 shares are unchanged. ONGC, Vedanta, Reliance Industries, Zee Entertainment and IndusInd Bank were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Yes Bank, BPCL, Bharti Infratel and Eicher Motors. BSE MidCap index down 506 points, or 4.6 per cent, and the S&P BSE SmallCap index was down 592 points, or 5.5 per cent. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the red. Nifty Metal index, down 4 per cent, bled the most.

Govt to sell 100% stake in BPCL; PSUs kept out

Govt to sell 100% stake in BPCL; PSUs kept out

Sunday, March 8, 2020

The government on 7th March invited bids for a majority stake in Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL). Private companies with a net worth of over $10 billion (Rs 74,000 crore) will be eligible to bid by May 2. The government stake of 52.98 percent in BPCL is valued at around Rs 46,300 crore. This sale is key to meeting the government’s disinvestment target of Rs 2.1 trillion in the financial year 2020-21. So far, the disinvestment exercise has fetched the government Rs 34,845 crore during the current financial year. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management made it clear that none of the PSUs will be allowed to participate in the proposed stake sale. The stake gives buyers ready access to 14 percent of India's oil refining capacity and about one-fifth of the fuel market share in the world's fastest-growing energy market. Mining baron Anil Agarwal of Vedanta who was among the first to show interest in bidding for BPCL, says valuation of the firm is too high.

SBI can invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank for its bailout and revival

SBI can invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank for its bailout and revival

Saturday, March 7, 2020

SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said the survival of Yes Bank was of utmost importance, adding that failure would have huge consequences for the Indian economy. Assuming that YES Bank issues 20,000 million shares at Rs 10 each (face value: Rs 2), the total capital raised will be Rs 20,000 crore. And for a 49 percent stake, SBI will need to put in about Rs 10,000 crore, Kumar told the media elaborating on plans for an RBI-initiated reconstruction roadmap.SBI's investment quantum would be determined by the interest shown by other investors and YES Bank's total capital requirement. Kumar said many potential investors evinced interest in YES Bank after seeing RBI's draft scheme and have also approached SBI. It is worth mentioning here that YES Bank has a strong retail franchise and a robust technology platform.

Sensex recovers 565 points from day's low,Nifty ends at 10989.45, Yes Bank falls 55%

Sensex recovers 565 points from day's low,Nifty ends at 10989.45, Yes Bank falls 55%

Friday, March 6, 2020

Virus concerns and Yes Bank drag Sensex 894 pts lower or 2.32% at 37,576.62, and the Nifty was down 279.50 points or 2.48% at 10,989.50. About 538 shares have advanced, 1875 shares declined, and 125 shares are unchanged. All the Nifty sectoral indices ended in the red. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Bank indexes were all down over 4 per cent each. Tata Motors, Zee Entertainment, Tata Steel, SBI and IndusInd Bank were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki, GAIL, and Asian Paints.

Nifty continues to sees sell on every rise

Nifty continues to sees sell on every rise

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Nifty50 on 5th March could not hold intraday gains, as it fell 120 points from day’s high to end marginally higher. The index formed a Bearish Candle on the daily chart, as the consolidation process continued. “Nifty not showing any sustainable upside bounce from the support is not a good sign. This current ‘sell on rise’ pattern could eventually result in a sharp downside breakout of the support a 11,100 level over time,” experts opined. Some experts feel that Nifty is to tumble towards the recent low of 11,036 and the downside potential remains intact as long as Nifty trades below the near-term resistance zone at 11,400-11,433. “The immediate support for Nifty stood in the 11,180-11,075 zone. The immediate resistance is seen in the 11340-11240 range," according to some technical Analyst

Closing Bell: Indices off day's highs, Sensex turns flat

Closing Bell: Indices off day's highs, Sensex turns flat

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Sensex ends over 400 pts off day's highs and at the close, the Sensex was up 61.13 points at 38,470.61, and the Nifty was up 18 points at 11,269. About 1160 shares have advanced, 1217 shares declined, and 167 shares are unchanged. Reliance, ICICI Bank fall. Yes Bank zooms 27% on SBI stake buy buzz. Yes Bank, Eicher Motors, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HCL Tech and TCS were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Zee Entertainment, Hindalco, Bharti Infratel, Vedanta and Reliance Industries. The metal ended lower while buying seen in the selected pharma, FMCG and PSU bank stocks. Midcap and Smallcap indices ended marginally higher.

Merger of 10 banks into 4 from April1

Merger of 10 banks into 4 from April1

Thursday, March 5, 2020

The government on 4th March approved the amalgamation of 10 state-owned banks into four, putting to rest any doubts about a possible delay in the process from 1st April 2020, the balance sheets as well as stocks of these banks will be integrated, according to the scheme of amalgamation approved by the Union Cabinet. Punjab National Bank (PNB), Oriental Bank of Commerce, and United Bank of India will combine to form the nation’s second-largest lender. Canara Bank will take over Syndicate Bank; Union Bank of India is planned to be amalgamated with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank, and Indian Bank will subsume Allahabad Bank. “Businesses and industry will benefit through an increased lending capacity, with the regulatory ceiling for lending to individual borrowers increasing by over Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 3,000 crore,” according to finance ministry and with this, the banks would be able to support specialised loan products, such as supply chain financing and cash management services.

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 214 points and Nifty below 11300

Closing Bell: Sensex ends 214 points and Nifty below 11300

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Sensex rebounds 563 points from days low, still ends at 214 points lower. Nifty ends below 11,300. Pharma stocks gain and IT and energy all other sectoral indices ended in the red.small-caps tank 2%. About 694 shares have advanced, 1673 shares declined, and 129 shares are unchanged. Cipla, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Power Grid, Sun Pharma and GAIL were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Yes Bank, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors and ITC.

A Bill to provide more powers to RBI for regulating co-operative banks introduced in the Lok Sabha

A Bill to provide more powers to RBI for regulating co-operative banks introduced in the Lok Sabha

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

A Bill to provide more powers to RBIfor regulating co-operative banks was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which comes in the backdrop of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank scam, seeks to strengthen co-operative banks by increasing professionalism, enabling access to capital, improving governance and ensuring sound banking through the RBI. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha amid the din, with Sitharaman saying if the opposition wants to deny the small depositors their rights then “it is a shame”. The proposed law seeks to enforce banking regulation guidelines of the RBI in cooperative banks, while administrative issues will still be guided by the Registrar of Cooperative.

OPEC to try to arrest global oil price plunge amid slowdown due to Coronavirus

OPEC to try to arrest global oil price plunge amid slowdown due to Coronavirus

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

At the last meeting of OPEC in December, the producers agreed to cut production by 500,000 barrels per day, with Saudi Arabia offering a further 400,000 barrels of "voluntary" cuts. Prices were under pressure at that point from abundant reserves and weak global growth. The cuts announced in December initially had the desired effect of an uptick in prices but the outbreak of Coronavirus has since sent them plunging back down again. The OPEC meets on5th March (Thursday) in Vienna to analyse how to react to a sharp drop in global oil demand due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The extraordinary two-day meeting will see OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and its allies in the so-called OPEC+ group -- foremost among them Russia -- discuss how to halt the sharp fall in oil prices in the past two months as the epidemic has spread.

Closing Bell: Sensex bounces post 7-day losing streak, gains 480 pts

Closing Bell: Sensex bounces post 7-day losing streak, gains 480 pts

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

RBI comment lifts Sensex 480 pts and ends at 38623.70 ending 7-day market rout. Nifty tops 11303.30. About 1230 shares have advanced, 1138 shares declined, and 149 shares are unchanged. Vedanta, Hindalco, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel and Zee Entertainment were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers include Bajaj Auto, Yes Bank and ITC. Shares of pharmaceutical companies were in focus with the S&P BSE Healthcare index gaining more than 2 per cent on the BSE on Tuesday. All the sectoral indices ended higher. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with a per cent gain.

Government panel lists essential drugs that can run out due to Covid-19 impact

Government panel lists essential drugs that can run out due to Covid-19 impact

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

A government committee has identified various essential drugs including key antibiotics such as amoxicillin, moxifloxacin, doxycycline and TB drug rifampicin that could run out as supplies of bulk raw materials from China have been disrupted because of Covid-19 outbreak. A high-level government committee, which submitted its report to the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) last week, reviewed 54 drugs and said that out of these, 34 have no alternative.

MARKET TODAY: Indices volatile, Sensex in up trend

MARKET TODAY: Indices volatile, Sensex in up trend

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

On Monday,2nd March the traders hit the sell button during the last hour of the session after two new COVID-19 cases were detected in Delhi and Telangana. Today after logging gap-up opening on Tuesday, benchmark indices turned volatile and erased most of the early morning gains. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was off opening highs and was trading 150 points higher at 38,315 level. Sun Pharma (up over 5 percent), ONGC, HCL Tech, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers on the 30-share index. On the downside, Titan, HDFC Bank, and ITC were trading in the red, down up to 0.7 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 was hovering around 11,200-mark but was up 100 points. Sectorally, Nifty Metal and Pharma indices, up 2.6 and 2.3 percent, respectively, were the star performers on the NSE. All other sectoral indices were trading over a percent higher. In the broader market, the S&P BSE mid-cap index was up 0.92 percent, while the S&P BSE small-cap index was up 0.8 percent

Caution:Oversold Nifty may try to pull back!

Caution:Oversold Nifty may try to pull back!

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

NSE Nifty slumped for a seventh straight session on Monday, as market sentiment took a hit after two new coronavirus cases were confirmed in India. The domestic stock market made a positive start and the index moved past the 11,400 level in the early trade. However, the headline index reversed course in the second half and lost over 350 points in an hour. It finally settled 69 points or 0.62 percent lower at 11,132.75. The market on Tuesday is expected to try and find a temporary bottom. Fresh Covid-19 cases in India might fuel a negative sentiment in the beginning, but the oversold nature of Nifty on the short term charts will help in a technical pullback. The index is likely to stay volatile. Tuesday’s session is likely to see 11,165 and 11,255 levels act as resistance. Support may come in at 11,036 and 10,965.

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 939 points from day's high and ends at 38144.02

Closing Bell: Sensex falls 939 points from day's high and ends at 38144.02

Monday, March 2, 2020

Sensex ends 939 pts lower from day's high on fresh coronavirus cases and ends at 38144.02. Nifty below 11,132.75 level. Among sectors, except IT, all other indices are trading in the red, while BSE Midcap and Smallcap down a per cent each. SBI, RIL and L&T were among the top Sensex drags in the afternoon session.

Covid-19 impact: Indian companies stare at prospect of airlifting raw materials

Covid-19 impact: Indian companies stare at prospect of airlifting raw materials

Monday, March 2, 2020

The growing spread of COVID-19 and its impact on production in China have left Indian companies scrambling for options for getting the raw material. While airlifting raw materials from China is a measure that some firms are now considering, others are looking at neighboring countries such as Taiwan, Vietnam, and Thailand for their sourcing requirements. Categories where the pressure is felt the most include electronics, apparel, auto, and pharmaceuticals. Almost 70 percent of pharma raw material comes from China. And 18 percent of automobile components, 30 percent of tyres, and 45 percent of completely built units of consumer durables are imported from China.

Indian Patent office rejects Google's application for wearable electronics

Indian Patent office rejects Google's application for wearable electronics

Saturday, February 29, 2020

The Indian Patent Office on Thursday rejected Google’s application on wearable electronic devices, observing that it lacks inventive steps and the use and method by which it is to be performed is not fully described incomplete specification. Google, in its patent specification, said that the invention comprises electronic devices provided in shoes or ankle bracelets. The patent application for ‘System and method for wearable electronic devices was filed in 2007. One of the objections raised by the patent office was that the claims lack inventive step as required under the Indian Patent Act, as the claims of the apparel being used as personal devices to transmit data and display them on a personal device, was already known as per the available documents. The claims relating to transmitting and receiving calls on a portable device worn the wrist are also known. There has also been a lack of proper specification and disclosure as required by the Act, the patents office said.

Investors lose Rs 11.4 trillion in 6 days:Selling overdone?

Investors lose Rs 11.4 trillion in 6 days:Selling overdone?

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Continuous selling for six sessions in the Indian markets in tune with global trends that have tumbled as coronavirus fears escalated has shaken investor confidence. Total investor wealth has dropped by Rs 11.4 trillion in the past six trading days to Rs 147 trillion, as per the exchange data. On 28th Feb 2020, the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 3 percent, in intra-day deals to 38,565 levels. From a level of 41,323 on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, the index has tanked 6.7 percent in the past six trading days. There is more pain in store for global markets in the backdrop of the coronavirus scare. But it is widely felt that selling in the Indian markets has been overdone as the country has remained relatively immune to the pandemic till now. “Indian markets have been following the global trend and are better-off with the energy and commodity prices falling."If one is convinced about the long-term prospects, this is the time to buy fundamentally sound companies,” experts opined

Closing Bell: Bloodbath in D-Street, Sensex falls 1,448 pts, Nifty at 11,201

Closing Bell: Bloodbath in D-Street, Sensex falls 1,448 pts, Nifty at 11,201

Friday, February 28, 2020

Sensex crashes 1,448 pts and Nifty ends at 11,201 on global sell-off that the coronavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic and derail growth. India VIX spiked 32%. Tech Mahindra (down 5%), Tata Steel, Tata Finance, and HCL Tech (all down 4%) were the top losers in the Sensex pack. Nifty stocks traded in the red with Tata Motors, Vedanta falling 6 per cent each. All the sectoral indices slipped between 2 to 5 per cent. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down over 3 per cent each.

Amazon enters India's food delivery biz

Amazon enters India's food delivery biz

Friday, February 28, 2020

Amazon is all set to start its food delivery business in India from Bengaluru next month, as per a Economic Times report. The launch of the service, which would be offered as part of either Amazon’s Prime Now or Amazon Fresh platform, may happen almost in a month. Amazon will have to compete with estabished players such as Zomato and Swiggy. This will be a joint venture between Infosys cofounder NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures and Amazon India.Amazon's entry in the food delivery business comes at a time when Zomato and Swiggy have started cutting back on discounts.Last month, Bezos told the audience at an Amazon event in New Delhi that the company plans to invest $1 billion in India.

Closing Bell: Sensex recovers from day's low, down 143 points; Nifty above 11,600

Closing Bell: Sensex recovers from day's low, down 143 points; Nifty above 11,600

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Sensex recovers from day's low and ends at 39745.66, still down 143 points, Nifty was down 45.20 points at 11633.30. About 842 shares have advanced, 1549 shares declined, and 157 shares are unchanged. Wipro, JSW Steel, Zee Entertainment, ONGC and IOC were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers include Sun Pharma, Britannia, Titan Company, Grasim Industries and Axis Bank.BSE Midcap index fell 0.6 per cent, while the BSE Smallcap index shed nearly 1 per cent.

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 4th straight day on account of Coronavirus fears

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 4th straight day on account of Coronavirus fears

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

The Sensex is down 392 points or 0.97% at 39888.96, and the Nifty ends below 11,700. About 823 shares have advanced, 1601 shares declined, and 142 shares are unchanged. Metal stocks lose shine. All the sectoral indices are trading in the red. BSE Midcap index fell 1.3 per cent, while the Smallcap index was down 0.8 per cent. Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Infosys and L&T were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Yes Bank, Bharti Infratel, SBI, Britannia Industries and HCL Tech.

Closing Bell: Nifty ends at 11797.90 and Sensex at 40281.20

Closing Bell: Nifty ends at 11797.90 and Sensex at 40281.20

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Nifty ends below 11,800, Sensex in the red at 40281.20 loses 82 points Sun Pharma, Eicher Motors top losers. Adani Gas, Lemon Tree drop 6% each Pharma stocks are down over 2 per cent.

Credit flow to real estate sector needs to improve: RBI Guv

Credit flow to real estate sector needs to improve: RBI Guv

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on 24th Feb said that slowing credit offtake was one of the challenges facing Indian banks and credit flow to the real estate sector needed to improve. He said, "RBI proposes to take tematic studies across financial institutions, and top 50 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are also being monitored very closely. Amid a liquidity crunch following the crisis in IL&FS in 2018, it has become difficult for developers to real estate sectorraise construction finance, once considered the safest form of lending by banks and NBFCs. Reserve Bank Governor also asked banks to be prudent in lending and highlighted that the quality of appraisal is very important. He mentioned that the issue of governance in public and private sector banks is of utmost importance and the management of banks have a critical role to play in improving the governance.

Indo-US energy relations set to touch a new high

Indo-US energy relations set to touch a new high

Monday, February 24, 2020

Under the Indo-US deal,India is to get a share in natural gas from the proposed Driftwood project in Louisiana,US. The $12 billion worth of annual crude oil imports to India along with a possible LNG deal are set to take the energy relations of India and the US to a new high. The energy ties between the two nations had improved after Donald Trump took over as President of US in 2017. Under the deal, India is to get a share in natural gas from the proposed Driftwood project in Louisiana. Petronet LNG had signed a deal with US’s Tellurian for the project last September. The over $2 billion the deal is likely to get final shape during the current visit of Trump.

Closing Bell: Market Slips and Sensex crashes 806 points and ends at 40363.23, Nifty ends below 11,850

Closing Bell: Market Slips and Sensex crashes 806 points and ends at 40363.23, Nifty ends below 11,850

Monday, February 24, 2020

Sensex cracked 1.96 per cent and ends at 40363.23 and Nifty tanked 2.08 per cent and ends at 11829.40in Monday’s trade as the spread of the coronavirus outside China darkened the outlook for world growth with infections and deaths rising in South Korea, Italy and the Middle East. Among the sectors, metals plunged over 5 per cent followed by the auto index which fell over 3 per cent. Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Vedanta and Hindalco Industries ended the session down between 4-6 per cent The 30-share index tumbled 831 points to hit a low of 40,322, while the 50-share Nifty index declined 261 points to 11,819.

Modification in Companies Act may allow Indian unlisted firms to list abroad

Modification in Companies Act may allow Indian unlisted firms to list abroad

Monday, February 24, 2020

The government is considering an amendment to the Companies Act to allow unlisted Indian companies to list abroad, as per a Business Standard news. The Companies Amendment Bill is expected to be tabled in the ongoing Parliament session, with changes including decriminalisation and a reduced compliance burden. “We will specify the jurisdictions where Indian firms can list. They will be mature and compliant with the Financial Action Task Force,” as per a MCA official. Currently, Indian companies tap foreign capital mostly through American depository receipts (ADRs) or global depository receipts.The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is also planning to introduce an enabling provision in the law to ensure large unlisted companies have to file quarterly results on the MCA21 portal.

Mega bank Merger Plan-Meeting the dead line of April 1 difficult task

Mega bank Merger Plan-Meeting the dead line of April 1 difficult task

Monday, February 24, 2020

In last August, the government announced the consolidation of ten public sector banks (PSBs) into four mega state-owned lenders.Chances of the merger becoming a reality beginning next fiscal year seems little unrealistic at the moment, as per a senior public sector bank official. Even after Cabinet approval to the proposed mega merger plan,fixation of share swap ratio, shareholders consent and other regulatory approvals are expected to take at least 30-45 days according to the official. Besides, regulatory nods, the Scheme of Amalgamation has to be laid before Parliament for 30 days for the perusal of the members. and the second-half of the Budget session is scheduled to start only on March 2. Bank unions are also opposing the move saying merger is not a solution to the banking sector problem and slowdown in economy.

Trump India visit

Trump India visit

Monday, February 24, 2020

US President Donald Trump, along with First Lady Melania and daughter Ivanka, is on his maiden visit to India. He is scheduled to land at Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 11:40 am, following which he will address the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Motera stadium at 1 pm where he will be accompanied by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US President is also scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal today. On Day-2,he will visit samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and then meet PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House and Exchange Agreements/ Press Statement. Then he will be meeting President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan.At 10 PM he will be departing back to US.

Corona outbreak will not have impact on BS-VI transition: Ashok Leyland

Corona outbreak will not have impact on BS-VI transition: Ashok Leyland

Friday, February 21, 2020

Ashok Leyland,the company which is one of the leading players in the commercial vehicle segment, said it currently doesn't foresee the coronavirus outbreak affecting its plans for migration to BS-VI emission norms, although some of its component suppliers source parts from China. The commercial vehicle manufacturer, which on Friday delivered its BS-VI compliant modular platform vehicles to select customers, also said it doesn't see demand bouncing back in the first two quarters of next fiscal, the Ashok Leyland Chief Operating Officer Anuj Kathuria told.

Flipkart has filed a legal challenge against an antitrust investigation by CCI in India

Flipkart has filed a legal challenge against an antitrust investigation by CCI in India

Friday, February 21, 2020

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in January ordered a probe into alleged violations of competition law and certain discounting practices by the two e-commerce giants, but a state court put the investigation on hold last week following a challenge by Amazon. Flipkart has filed the case in a court in Bangalore aggrieved by the CCI's probe order. In the case Flipkart argues that CCI ordered its probe without initial evidence that the company's practices were harming competition. The filing comes days ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to India, and amid U.S. concerns about India's tightening of foreign investment rules for the ecommerce sector.

Govt decided to save telecom firms, but no relaxation on AGR payment

Govt decided to save telecom firms, but no relaxation on AGR payment

Friday, February 21, 2020

A consensus seems to have emerged in the govt and the telecom firm on the need to save the financially stressed sector. The Union government is of the view that there can be a debate on the quantum of payment and penalty but not on the fact that the companies have to make the payments. Finance Ministry were looking at many steps to bring back the sector on track and that a ‘’monopoly’’ situation was not desirable. A telecom fund to give loans to operators is among the measures being discussed.

RBI's key recommendations for 5 year financial inclusion strategy

RBI's key recommendations for 5 year financial inclusion strategy

Friday, February 21, 2020

RBI released National Strategy for Financial Inclusion for five-year period. As per RBI statement access to formal finance can boost job creation, reduce vulnerability to economic shocks and increase investments in human capital. The Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee of the RBI — in consultation with the Centre,SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA— has recommended various ways in which the objective can be fulfilled.The key recommendations are 1.Access to fibacial servic providers in every village within a range of 5km 2.Every adult registered under PNDY should be enrolled in insurence,pension scheme 3.Public credit registry to be made fully operational by MArch 2022 4. Strenthening of digital finacial services to facilitate less cash society 5. Every new entrant should be given information on govt livelihood programme

Deal between Essel Group and Bharti Airtel for Dish TV called off

Deal between Essel Group and Bharti Airtel for Dish TV called off

Thursday, February 20, 2020

The deal between Essel group, the promoters of direct-to-home (DTH)) company Dish TV, and Bharti Airtel has been called off due to differences over valuation. The promoters are now in talks with a global financial investor to pick up half their stake. The cash generated around Rs 2000 crores from such a sale islikely to be used as part of the plan by the Essel group to buy back 5 per cent in flagship company Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) in the next 12 months.

TV18, Hathway and DEN to merge into Network18

TV18, Hathway and DEN to merge into Network18

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The merger of the media and distribution arms of Reliance Industries viz. TV18, Hathway and DEN under the Network18 umbrella is a positive for shareholders of all four entities. Despite a common ownership, it was difficult to value the separately listed entities. With consolidation of cable distributors DEN Networks and Hathway Cable and Datacom, broadcaster TV18 under the holding company Network18 Media and Investments, the ‘sum of parts’ valuation is expected to be higher. The merged entity will rank among the top three Indian media companies.This move will improve decision-making and avoid overlaps across business functions. This will also help to generate synergies and improve operating efficiency of the combined entity. In addition to fine-tuning content deals within the group, the merger could lead to rationalisation of the 27,000 local cable operators with a base of 15 million households and 1 million broadband subscribers.

India to switch over to world's cleanest petrol and diesel from 1,April 2020

India to switch over to world's cleanest petrol and diesel from 1,April 2020

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

On 1st April,2020 India will join the select league of nations using petrol and diesel containing just 10 parts per million of sulphur as it looks to cut vehicular emissions that are said to be one of the reasons for the choking pollution in major cities. Sanjiv Singh, Chairman of IOC said almost all refineries began producing ultra-low sulphur BS-VI (equivalent to Euro-VI grade) petrol and diesel by the end of 2019 and oil companies have now undertaken the tedious task of replacing every drop of fuel in the country with the new one. India on 1st April,2020 leapfrogs straight to Euro-VI emission compliant fuels from Euro-IV grades now - a feat achieved in just three years and not seen in any of the large economies around the globe.

Closing Bell:Sensex and Nifty ends higher

Closing Bell:Sensex and Nifty ends higher

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Nifty ends at 12130.30, up 137.80 points (1.15%) Sensex at 41323.00 up 428.62 points (1.05%) Pharma stocks in focus. About 1499 shares have advanced, 982 shares declined, and 173 shares are unchanged. Aurobindo Pharma share price gains 19% on EIR from USFDA. Vodafone Idea up 39%. Bharti Infratel, Grasim Industries, Coal India, HUL and Zee Entertainment were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Sun Pharma, TCS and Bharti Airtel.

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 4th straight day

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 4th straight day

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Sensex falls for 4th day and ends at 40894.38 down 161 pts; Nifty ends below 11992.50; down 53.30 points. Except IT, all other sectoral indices are traded in the red. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down 0.5 per cent each. Zee Entertainment, Coal India, BPCL, GAIL and Eicher Motors were among major gainers on the Nifty. Bharti Infratel, Yes Bank top losers. About 884 shares have advanced, 1570 shares declined, and 152 shares are unchanged.

Bharti Airtel pays Rs10,000cr to govt towards AGR dues

Bharti Airtel pays Rs10,000cr to govt towards AGR dues

Monday, February 17, 2020

Telecom Operator Bharti Airtel paid Rs 10,000 crore to the government towards adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liability. Further, the telecom company said as much as Rs9,500cr has been paid on behalf of Bharti Airtel (including Telenor India which merged with the company), and another Rs500cr for Bharti Hexacom. The telecom company added that it is completing its self-assessment “expeditiously” and will pay before the next hearing of Supreme Court -which so far has been listed for March 17. The telecom companies had filed a plea in the top court to allow them to engage with the DoT for verifying the amount and deciding the payment modalities. Bharti Airtel has already raised $3 billion (around Rs 21,000 crore) in January to pay AGR dues. The remaining Rs 13,000 crore could be funded by bank loans.

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 3rd straight day

Closing Bell: Sensex and Nifty ends lower for 3rd straight day

Monday, February 17, 2020

Sensex falls for 3rd day, down 202 pts; Nifty ends below 12,050; down 67.70 points PSU bank, pharma stocks bleed. About 832 shares have advanced, 1684 shares declined, and 161 shares are unchanged. Yes Bank, Coal India, GAIL, ONGC and Hero MotoCorp were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Titan Company, Nestle, TCS, Tata Steel and Vedanta.

AGR dues: Public sector companies with telecom licence also asked to pay

AGR dues: Public sector companies with telecom licence also asked to pay

Sunday, February 16, 2020

In a blow to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the Supreme Court on 14th Feb rejected their plea seeking a staggered option for paying dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR). Vodafone Idea announced on 15th Feb that it would pay its AGR dues to the government in the next few days in line with the Supreme Court order. Now the public sector companies that hold telecom licence primarily for their own network also received a letter by DOT, issued following Friday’s Supreme Court order, to pay their dues immediately. Oil India has to pay Rs 48,000 crore as AGR dues.GAIL has been asked to pay Rs 1.72 trillion, nearly four times its net worth of ~44,092 crore, and nearly three times its revenue. Power Grid has been asked to shell out nearly ~22,170 crore. This is almost equivalent to its revenue and over three times its net profit. Thus the outgo from these companies could not only wipe out their surplus but create distress in other sectors also.

US suspends GSP benefits to Indian exporters

US suspends GSP benefits to Indian exporters

Thursday, February 13, 2020

GSP is America's oldest preferential trade scheme, which offered Indian exporters tariff-free access to the US on the criteria of a developing country having less than 0.5 per cent share of global trade. India crossed the limit way back, according to the government’s estimate. US suspended all benefits since last June. In respect of products having GSP benefits of 3 per cent or more, exporters had found it difficult to absorb the loss. While Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India does not need development assistances like GSP anymore traders feel that Indian export remained under pressure due to increasing competition from low-cost rivals like Pakisthan, Bangladesh, and that surrendering GSP claims would mean handing away market share. To compete in the export market, terry towel makers in India have alredy started using blended yarn made from recycled materials. The issue still has continued to be part of trade talks between India and the US

Delhi Election 2020 Result-Arvind Kejriwal wins Delhi for third time

Delhi Election 2020 Result-Arvind Kejriwal wins Delhi for third time

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Aam Aadmi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal appears set to form government in Delhi for the third consecutive time. The party is ahead of 63 of the 70 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party, on the other hand, is ahead on just seven seats. The Congress party, which ruled the national capital between 1998 and 2003, once again failed to open its account. Delhi registered 62.59 per cent polling, five per cent less than 2015

India's startup ecosystem is on the right track

India's startup ecosystem is on the right track

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Internet businesses in 2012-13 helped form a new wave of entrepreneurship in India. India emerged as the next big frontier for global investors hoping it would become the next China. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the budget that “Knowledge Translation Clusters” would be set up across different technology sectors, including new & emerging areas. John Chambers, founder & Chief Executive of JC2 Ventures, which has invested in 16 startups around the world, feels India’s startup ecosystem is on the right track, with positive government initiatives and incentives. The government has focused on fostering startups and entrepreneurship. It has made policy changes easing scaling up for startups and put a renewed focus on helping citizens become fluent in the language of technology. But with some of the biggest unicorns being asked hard questions on business feasibility, massive losses and how they will clock profits, 2020 is surely a critical year for the highly capitalize.

Closing Bell: Market Slips 162 points, Sensex ends below 41K, Nifty at 12031.50

Closing Bell: Market Slips 162 points, Sensex ends below 41K, Nifty at 12031.50

Monday, February 10, 2020

For the second consecutive day, domestic stocks ended lower on Monday as uncertainties around coronavirus weighed on investor sentiment. The number of deaths from China's new virus epidemic jumped to 902 after the hardest-hit province of Hubei reported 91 new fatalities. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 162 points to end at 40,980. The Nifty was down 66.90 points at 12031.50. About 976 shares have advanced, 1518 shares declined, and 166 shares are unchanged. Metal stocks such as Tata Steel, Vedanta, SAIL, National Aluminium Company, (NALCO), and MOIL witnessed heavy selling after China’s metal association on Friday said that the country's nonferrous metal output will fall at least 10 per cent YoY in February owing to coronavirus.

Sensex gains for 4th day, up 163 pts; PSBs, pharma stocks jump

Sensex gains for 4th day, up 163 pts; PSBs, pharma stocks jump

Thursday, February 6, 2020

S&P BSE Sensex gained 163 points or 0.4 per cent to settle at 41,306 while NSE's Nifty50 closed at 12,138, up 49 points or 0.4 per cent post-RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.15 per cent. About 1366 shares have advanced, 1077 shares declined, and 172 shares are unchanged.

Closing Bell: Nifty and Sensex ends Higher

Closing Bell: Nifty and Sensex ends Higher

Monday, February 3, 2020

Nifty ends above 11700 up 46 points and Sensex was at 39872.31up 136.78 points. Bharti Infratel, ITC, Yes Bank, TCS and GAIL were among major losers on the Nifty, Asian Paints, HUL, Nestle, Bajaj Auto and Britannia Industries were gainers. Among sectors, except PSU bank and IT, all other indices ended in the red. BSE midcap index rose 1 per cent.

PPF, NSC and other Post Office small savings schemes interest rates to come down

PPF, NSC and other Post Office small savings schemes interest rates to come down

Monday, February 3, 2020

The interest rates on small savings schemes like Public Provident Fund (PPF), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vitac Patra (KVP) etc. may come down in the next quarter. The revision could be in line with the market rate, a development that could lead to speedier transmission of the monetary policy rate. The Central government had ceased from cutting interest rates on small savings schemes for the current quarter. The bankers’ complain that high small savings rates prohibit them from cutting their deposit rates. At present, there is a difference of nearly 100 basis point between deposit rate of banks and small savings rate for one-year maturity.

SBI Q3 result:Profit Jumps 41%

SBI Q3 result:Profit Jumps 41%

Friday, January 31, 2020

One of the largest lender State Bank of India announced its quarterly results today with a 41% increase in profits at Rs 5,583.4 crore compared to Rs 3954.81 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year as the Provisions for bad loans fell sharply by 25.8 per cent sequentially to Rs 8,193.06 crore.

Indian Railways: Many Foreign investors show interest

Indian Railways: Many Foreign investors show interest

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways’ plan to allow private trains has caught the eyes of many foreign investors. Bombardier, Alstom, Talgo are among the few who have attended conferences held recently. This Rs 22,500 crore project is expected to privatise 150 trains on 100 routes in the first phase of the project. The trains will mainly be concentrated on the busy Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Kolkata routes

Gold Price Today: Rs 40,529 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours

Gold Price Today: Rs 40,529 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Gold Price today rose as US Federal Reserve said the coronavirus outbreak could hurt China's economy in the short term. On the MCX, gold contracts for February were trading higher by Rs 179, or 0.44 percent, at Rs 40,529 per 10 gram at 09:20 hours.

Tata Motors Q3 Results: Profit beats Street estimates

Tata Motors Q3 Results: Profit beats Street estimates

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Automobile maker Tata Motors released their quarterly results and it has beaten the street estimates. Net profit for the December quarter of the financial year 2020 stood at Rs 1,738.30 crore against a loss of Rs 26,992.54 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

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