it News: Catch latest news and updates on it only at KnowMyStock

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600

Monday, June 12, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with slim gains today(12 June 2023) as Dalal Street awaits consumer inflation for May and IIP data for April later today. The BSE Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600. The broader markets also moved higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.14 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Read more

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 fell 200 points to 62,770, and the Nifty50 slipped 62 points to 18,573

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,770, and the Nifty50 slipped 62 points to 18,573

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with cuts today(31 May 2023) tracking losses in Asian equities ahead of the key vote in the US Congress on raising the borrowing limit. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,770, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 62 points to 18,573. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, meanwhile, held relative strength against benchmarks. The former was down 0.1 percent, and the latter was flat. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 66 points to 62,780, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 15 points to 18,583

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 66 points to 62,780, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 15 points to 18,583

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened nearly flat today(30 May 2023) tracking the quiet mood across global markets as investors remain on the sidelines ahead of US lawmakers' key vote on lifting the debt limit. The BSE Sensex fell 66 points to 62,780, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 15 points to 18,583. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.18 percent versus the nearly flat BSE Sensex index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 160 points to 62,050, and Nifty50 edged 47 points higher to 18,370

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 160 points to 62,050, and Nifty50 edged 47 points higher to 18,370

Friday, May 26, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today(26 May 2023) tracking overnight strength in the US markets. The BSE Sensex gained 160 points to 62,050, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 47 points higher to 18,370. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.3 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 recovered over 350 points to claim day's high of 61,942 levels, whereas Nifty50 recouped over 100 points to scale day's high of 18,281 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex recovered over 350 points to claim day's high of 61,942 levels, whereas Nifty50 recouped over 100 points to scale day's high of 18,281 levels

Monday, May 22, 2023

Indian markets wiped off early losses and turned positive in today's(22 May 2023) intra-day trade. Benchmark indices the S&P BSE Sensex recovered over 350 points to claim the day's high of 61,942 levels, whereas Nifty50 recouped over 100 points to scale the day's high of 18,281 levels. The strength spilled to broader markets too, with Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices advancing up to 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, India VIX's volatility gauge moderated to 1 percent from the day's 3 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 gained 160 points to 62,200, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 45 points up to 18,360

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 160 points to 62,200, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 45 points up to 18,360

Monday, May 15, 2023

Indian Equity benchmark indices held gains in today's(15 May 2023) early trade following a respite in the CPI inflation, which dipped to an 18-month low of 4.7 percent in April. The BSE Sensex gained 160 points to 62,200, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 45 points up to 18,360. The broader markets opened tepidly. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were nearly flat versus a mild uptick in the BSE Sensex Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 190 points to 61,717, and NSE Nifty50 slipped 55 points to 18,242

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 190 points to 61,717, and NSE Nifty50 slipped 55 points to 18,242

Friday, May 12, 2023

Indian equity benchmark indices held losses in today's (12 May 2023) intra-day trade as investors remained cautious ahead of the April consumer inflation and March IIP data that will be released after market hours. The BSE Sensex fell 190 points to 61,717, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 55 points to 18,242. The broader markets were mixed. The BSE MidCap index was flat but the SmallCap pocket outperformed the benchmarks and rose 0.25 percent. 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 opened 320 points higher to 61,372 while the Nifty50 gained 87 points to 18,156

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 320 points higher to 61,372 while the Nifty50 gained 87 points to 18,156

Monday, May 8, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian Equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today (08 May 2023) tracking a sharp rally in US equities on Friday. The BSE Sensex opened 320 points higher to 61,372, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 87 points to 18,156. IndusInd Bank, Maruti, Tata Motors, HDFC twins, Nestle, and Wipro led gains on the Sensex, while Britannia, Hero Moto, and Bajaj Auto were the top Nifty winners. On the downside, Coal India, Adani Enterprises, Sun Pharma, L&T, and Tata Steel were among the few frontline losers. The broader markets also opened in tandem with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped by 400 points to 61,338 while the Nifty50 fell by 100 points to 18,150

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped by 400 points to 61,338 while the Nifty50 fell by 100 points to 18,150

Friday, May 5, 2023

Opening Bell: Today (5 May 2023), equity benchmark indices opened with losses as the concerns over contagion in the regional banking space deepened on Wall Street overnight. The BSE Sensex dropped by 400 points to 61,338, and the NSE Nifty50 fell by 100 points to 18,150. The HDFC twins were the major losers on the Sensex, declining by 4%, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC Life, and Tata Steel. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, L&T, Axis Bank, Nestle, Ultratech Cement, and SBI were the top gainers on the Sensex. However, the broader markets opened higher, with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rising by up to 0.3%. 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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 61,361, while the Nifty50 edged 74 points to 18,139 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 61,361, while the Nifty50 edged 74 points to 18,139 level

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened with firm gains today(2 May 2023) buoyed by positive sentiment across Asian markets, following the takeover of fallen US lender First Republic Bank by JP Morgan Chase on Monday. The BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 61,361, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 74 points to 18,139 level. The broader markets, meanwhile, outweighed gains in the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.7 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down around 70 points at 60,580, while the Nifty50 held the 17,900-mark, down 11 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down around 70 points at 60,580, while the Nifty50 held the 17,900-mark, down 11 points

Friday, April 28, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian benchmark S&P BSE Sensex failed to hold on to its gains in morning deals today( 28 April 2023) Despite firm global sentiment. The index, which opened nearly 100 points higher, was down around 70 points at 60,580 weighed down by Bajaj Finserv, HUL, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Tech M, and HDFC Bank shares. The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, held the 17,900 mark, down 11 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 0.41 percent, and the BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,343 in early deals, trading 43 points higher, while the Nifty50 held above 17,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,343 in early deals, trading 43 points higher, while the Nifty50 held above 17,800-mark

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian benchmark indices were volatile today(27 April 2023), as traders prepare for the monthly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 60,343 in early deals, trading 43 points higher, while the Nifty50 held above 17,800-mark. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index was flat, and SmallCap index added 0.24 per cent. Shares of Bajaj Finance gained 2.45 per cent. The company's consolidated net profit rose 30 per cent YoY to Rs 3,158 crore in Q4FY23, on the back of higher net interest income (NII). The board recommended dividend payout of Rs 30 per share. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 60,164, up 34 points, while the Nifty50 was unchanged at 17,769.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 60,164, up 34 points, while the Nifty50 was unchanged at 17,769.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets began flat on the last day of the expiry of the F&O contracts for April. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 60,164, up 34 points or 0.06 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was unchanged at 17,769. The BSE MidCap index was in the red in the broader markets, while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.15 percent. Individually, shares of Bajaj Auto dipped 1.37 percent as the two-wheeler major posted a 2 percent drop in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,433 crore in Q4FY23, despite 12 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue to Rs 8,905 crore. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dipped 4 points to quote at 60,052 levels, while the Nifty50 hovered around 17,730 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dipped 4 points to quote at 60,052 levels, while the Nifty50 hovered around 17,730 levels

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Opening Bell: Today ( 25 April 2023), benchmark S&P BSE Sensex dipped 4 points to quote at 60,052 levels while the Nifty50 index hovered around 17,730 levels mainly pulled down by selling in HDFC, HUL, M&M, Infosys, HCL Tech, and HDFC Bank. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap was flat with a mild downtick, and SmallCap indices were up 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 165 points to quote 59,820 levels, while the Nifty50 attempted to surpass 17,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 165 points to quote 59,820 levels, while the Nifty50 attempted to surpass 17,700-mark

Monday, April 24, 2023

Opening Bell: The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 165 points to quote 59,820 levels today(24 April 2023) as investors bought shares of ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC twins. The Nifty50 attempted to surpass the 17,700 mark. Both benchmark indices were up over 0.25 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed with the former in the red, and the latter in the green. Sectorally, the Nifty Media, Pharma, and Realty indices fell up to 1 percent, while the Nifty Bank index was up 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to quote at 59,750, while the Nifty50 tested 17,650

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to quote at 59,750, while the Nifty50 tested 17,650

Friday, April 21, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian benchmark indices nudged higher today(21 April 2023), despite global sentiment. In early deals, the S&P BSE Sensex rose over 100 points to quote at 59,750, while the Nifty50 tested 17,650. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap dipped marginally, while the SmallCap index added 0.14 percent. HCL Technologies shares climbed over 2 percent as the IT company reported better-than-expected results for Q4FY23. The company posted a net profit of Rs 3,983 crore for the quarter. This was up 10.8 percent year-on-year (YoY). Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 59,810, up 242 points whereas Nifty50 held above 17,650-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 59,810, up 242 points whereas Nifty50 held above 17,650-mark

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets steadied themselves today( 20 April 2023) as investors assessed Q4 earnings and global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex, after starting flat, quoted at 59,810, up 242 points or 0.4 percent, while the Nifty50 held above the 17,650 mark. Individually, Titan, Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, and M&M were the large caps that lifted the benchmarks. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.18 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Pharma index was down 0.37 percent, while the Nifty Auto was up 0.2 percent. All other indices were flat on either side. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex started over 60 points lower at 59,660 , whereas Nifty50 quoted below 17,650

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex started over 60 points lower at 59,660 , whereas Nifty50 quoted below 17,650

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Opening Bell: Benchmark S&P BSE Sensex started over 60 points, or 0.11 percent, lower at 59,660 today(19 April 2023) amid losses in Infosys, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, HUL, ITC, ICICI Bank, and Kotak bank. The Nifty50, meanwhile, is quoted below 17,650.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 100 points at 59,790 levels, whereas Nifty50 slipped below the 17,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 100 points at 59,790 levels, whereas Nifty50 slipped below the 17,700-mark

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Stock market updates: Amid increased volatility, Indian benchmark S&P BSE Sensex erased early morning gains, and was down over 100 points at 59,790 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, slipped below the 17,700 mark. Losses in PowerGrid, Reliance Industries, TCS, Tech M, Bajaj Finance, Titan, HUL, Wipro, L&T, and Sun Pharma weighed on the frontline indices. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices continued to hold gains of up to 0.3 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index slipped 0.4 percent, while the Nifty Realty and PSU bank indices added up to 0.5 percent. In Newly listed shares Shares of Avalon Technologies made a tepid debut on the bourses on Tuesday, listing at Rs 431 on the BSE. This was a 1.15 percent discount to its issue price of Rs 436 apiece.

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.

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.

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 100 points to trade around 59,574 levels, whereas Nifty50 index traded flat below 17,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 100 points to trade around 59,574 levels, whereas Nifty50 index traded flat below 17,550 levels

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Indian markets were flat in today's(6 April 2023) trade, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. While the Nifty50 index traded flat below 17,550 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 100 points to trade around 59,574 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices skid up to 0.2 percent. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to reclaim 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 index surged over 30 points to trade above 17,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to reclaim 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 index surged over 30 points to trade above 17,350 levels

Monday, April 3, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets edged higher in today's( 3 April 2023) trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Twins, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Steel, among others. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 100 points to reclaim the 59,000 mark, whereas the Nifty50 index surged over 30 points to trade above 17,350 levels. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 542 points to close at 59,806 level, while Nifty50 ended at 17,590, dropping 165 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 542 points to close at 59,806 level, while Nifty50 ended at 17,590, dropping 165 points

Thursday, March 9, 2023

CLOSING BELL: Indian equity markets ended lower today(9 March 2023) as investors adjusted their positions amid the weekly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 542 points, or 0.9 percent, to close at 59,806 level, while the Nifty50 ended at 17,590, dropping 165 points or 0.93 percent. M&M (down 3 percent), RIL (down over 2 percent), Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Tech M, Bajaj Finance, TCS, Kotak Bank, ITC, Titan, and SBI were the top Sensex laggards. On the Nifty, Adani Enterprises (down 5 percent), SBI Life, Adani Ports, and Eicher Motors were the additional draggers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 40-odd points to 60,306 while Nifty50 remained unchanged at 17,754

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 40-odd points to 60,306 while Nifty50 remained unchanged at 17,754

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian key benchmark indices started today's (9 March 2023) session flat amid muted global cues and concerns of a more considerable rate hike by the US Fed next week. The BSE Sensex fell 40-odd points to 60,306, and the NSE Nifty50 remained unchanged at 17,754 Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, and Tata Motors led gains on the Sensex, rising up to 1.8 percent. At the same time, Hindalco and JSW Steel were the additional winners on the Nifty. Read more

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.

NSE and BSE will be shut on March 7 for Holi

NSE and BSE will be shut on March 7 for Holi

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

On account of the Holi Festival, officially, Both the exchanges NSE and BSE will be shut on March 7. There was uncertainty about the holiday as to how India marks the festival, with some parts of the country celebrating it on March 7, while the rest do it on March 8. Recently, Anmi (Association of National Exchanges Members of India), a leading stock brokers association, has requested the government, Sebi, and exchanges to change the holiday date to March 8. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 550 points to claim day's high of 60,390 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to hit day's high of 17,765 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 550 points to claim day's high of 60,390 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to hit day's high of 17,765 levels

Monday, March 6, 2023

Indian markets extended gains in today's( 6 March 023) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like HDFC Twins, Asian Paints, and Tata Consultancy Services. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to hit the day's high of 17,765 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced through 550 points to claim the day's high of 60,390 levels. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 50 points to trade around 60,769 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,850 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 50 points to trade around 60,769 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,850 levels

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher in today's ( 21 February 2023) trade, supported by gains across index heavyweights like Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra, among others. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,850 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 50 points to trade around 60,769 levels. Broader markets, too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices rose up to 0.1 percent. Read more

Sonata Software surges 26% in one month; stock nears record high

Sonata Software surges 26% in one month; stock nears record high

Monday, February 20, 2023

Shares of Sonata Software gained 11 percent on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes. hitting a fresh 52-week high of Rs 753. Sonata Software breached its earlier 52-week high of Rs 689.95 which it touched on Friday, February 16, 2023. In the past month, Sonata Software has outperformed the market by surging 25 to 30 percent after the company reported a strong financial performance for the quarter that ended December 2022(Q3FY23). Sonata offers IT services (30 percent) and product licensing & deployment (70 percent). The company provides IT services to travel, retail, agri & commodities, and manufacturing and software vendors. The company is net debt free and has a healthy double-digit return ratio (with RoCE of over 30 percent). Sonata Software’s IT services dollar revenues grew 4.7 percent sequentially and 3.9 percent in constant currency (CC) terms, while it closed four large deals in the third quarter of FY23. Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(14 February 2023) trade, amid improved global sentiment. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade around 60,676 levels. Broader markets, however, exhibited mixed trends as Nifty MidCap 100 index outperformed Nifty SmallCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 17 points to trade flat at 60,701 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,850 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 17 points to trade flat at 60,701 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,850 levels

Monday, February 13, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's( 13 February 2023) trading session, ahead of the January inflation data. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,850 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 17 points to trade flat at 60,701 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 120 points to 60,545 and quickly turned flat while the Nifty50 slipped 26 points to 17,846

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 120 points to 60,545 and quickly turned flat while the Nifty50 slipped 26 points to 17,846

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Indian Equity benchmark indices held nominal losses in today's (9 February) early trade following hawkish commentary from Fed officials in the US. The BSE Sensex fell 120 points to 60,545 and quickly turned flat, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 26 points to 17,846. Bajaj Finance, L&T, TCS, Infosys, Asian Paints, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Hindalco, and Tata Steel led gains across the two frontline indices. On the flip side, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Maruti, Tech M, Tata Motors, M&M, Airtel, and Ultratech Cement dipped. Read more

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 59,700 level, down 6 points while the Nifty50 at 17,590

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 59,700 level, down 6 points while the Nifty50 at 17,590

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Indian benchmark indices were volatile today(2 February 2023), after falling nearly 1 percent in opening deals, as news flow around Adani group weighed on the sentiment, while positive reaction to the Union Budget capped losses. The S&P BSE Sensex was quoting at 59,700 level, down 6 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,590. UPL, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, HDFC Life, Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, and HDFC were off lows, and are now down up to 5 percent. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 400 points to quote at 59,986 while the Nifty50 was hovering above the 17,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 400 points to quote at 59,986 while the Nifty50 was hovering above the 17,800-mark

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Indian equity markets were holding their gains ahead of the Union Budget presentation at 11 AM today(1 February 2023). The S&P BSE Sensex was up over 400 points, or 0.7 percent, to quote at 59,986. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was hovering above the 17,800 mark. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2023 in Parliament today, the last full Budget of the Modi government in its second term. This year's Budget holds much significance as the country is scheduled to have the next Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 100 odd points to eventually turn flat at 59,488 while the Nifty50 was around the 17, 630 mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 100 odd points to eventually turn flat at 59,488 while the Nifty50 was around the 17, 630 mark

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian frontline indices started today's( 31 January 2023) trade on a flat note as investors looked forward to the pre-budget Economic Survey for 2023-24, which will be tabled in the Parliament later today. The BSE Sensex rose 100 odd points to eventually turn flat at 59,488, while the NSE Nifty index was around the 17, 630 mark. The survey is likely to peg the domestic GDP growth at 6-6.8 percent for 2023-24, according to a Reuters report. It could see growth at 6.5 percent for 2023-24 under the baseline scenario, which would be the slowest in three years. Read more

Bajaj Finserv posts 42% growth in Q3 net profit to ₹1,782 crore

Bajaj Finserv posts 42% growth in Q3 net profit to ₹1,782 crore

Monday, January 30, 2023

Bajaj Finserv on Monday posted a 42 percent growth in its profit to ₹1,782 crore for the quarter ended 2022, against ₹1,256 crore in the year-ago period. Total income during the quarter rose 23% to Rs 21,755 crore as compared to Rs 17,620 crore a year ago. Bajaj Finserv is a holding company for a number of businesses under the Bajaj brand including its lending and insurance businesses. Bajaj Finserv recorded healthy growth across its companies despite the higher interest rates scenario in Q3FY23. According to the statement shared with the exchanges, the finance costs of the company went up to ₹3,240.78 crores from ₹2,444.53 crores. Total expenses of the firm surged 17.10 percent to ₹17,336.45 crore from ₹14,370.55 crore in the year-ago period. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 590 points to quote at 58,741 level while the Nifty50 dropped 149 points to 17,455 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 590 points to quote at 58,741 level while the Nifty50 dropped 149 points to 17,455 levels

Monday, January 30, 2023

Opening Bell: The Indian benchmark indices started the week on a tepid note today(30 January 2023) as clouds over Adani group, amid its clash with US-based Hindenburg Research, weighed on sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 590 points to quote at 58,741 level, while the Nifty50 dropped 149 points to 17,455 levels. Both indices were down 0.99 percent. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, L&T, HUL, HDFC, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, RIL, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Hindalco, SBI Life, Apollo Hospitals, and Bharti Airtel were the top laggards on the Nifty50 index as they fell in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices declined up to 0.34 percent. Meanwhile, among sectors, the Nifty Metal index was the top NSE gainer, up 1 percent; while the Nifty Oil and Gas index was the top NSE loser, down 4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 600 points to the day's low of 59,543 while the Nifty50 slipped below 17,800 level, down 130 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 600 points to the day's low of 59,543 while the Nifty50 slipped below 17,800 level, down 130 points

Friday, January 27, 2023

Indian equity markets extended weakness today(27 January 2023), after over a percent decline on Wednesday. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 600 points to the day's low of 59,543 in early deals dragged by Reliance, HDFC twins, and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty50 slipped below the 17,800 level, down 130 points. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices lost 0.6 percent and 0.9 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 60,825 levels down 153 points while the Nifty50 at 18,073, down 46 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 60,825 levels down 153 points while the Nifty50 at 18,073, down 46 points

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Opening Bell: Indian frontline indices started lower today(25 January 2023) as investors gear up for the monthly F&O expiry later today. The S&P BSE Sensex was hovering around 60,825 levels in early deals, down 153 points or 0.25 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 18,073, down 46 points or 0.25 percent. Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, and M&M were the top 50-pack gainers, while Adani Enterprises, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Tech M remained top laggards. Read more

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex extended fall to tumble 250 points to quote at 60,800 while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,100

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex extended fall to tumble 250 points to quote at 60,800 while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,100

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Opening bell: Indian equity markets began today's( 19 January 2023) trade on a weaker note as global markets remained on the back foot. After starting over 100 points lower, the S&P BSE Sensex extended its fall to tumble 250 points to quote at 60,800. The Nifty50, meanwhile, slipped below the 18,100 level dragged by Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, Kotak Bank, Titan Company, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, Adani Ports, and Eicher Motors. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,708 levels up 52 points, while the Nifty50 at 18,076 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,708 levels up 52 points, while the Nifty50 at 18,076 levels

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Opening bell: Indian benchmark indices started to trade on a flat-to-positive note today(18 January 2023) amid steady global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was quoting at 60,708 levels in early deals, up 52 points or 0.09 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was at 18,076 levels. SBI Life, Hindalco, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, UPL, Grasim, and ONGC were the top large-cap gainers, rising in the range of 0.6 percent to 1.7 percent. HDFC Life, M&M, Cipla, Tata Motors, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, meanwhile, were the top laggards, down up to 0.7 percent. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points, to quote at 60,500 levels, while the Nifty50stayed reclaimed the 18,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points, to quote at 60,500 levels, while the Nifty50stayed reclaimed the 18,000-mark

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Indian equity indices, which began today's(17 January 2023) trade on a muted note, moved quickly higher. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points, after a flat start, to quote at 60,500 levels in mid-morning deals, while the Nifty50 stayed reclaimed the 18,000 mark. HUL, HCL Tech, L&T Reliance Industries, Tech M, and NTPC were the notable gainers on the 30-pack index as they gained between 0.3 percent and 2 percent. On the contrary, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Titan, M&M, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank fell up to 0.85 percent, capping the upside. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted near 60,380 levels, up 120 points , while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,000-mark and was at 17,965

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted near 60,380 levels, up 120 points , while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,000-mark and was at 17,965

Monday, January 16, 2023

Indian equity markets started higher today(16 January 2023), lifted by HDFC Bank, Bajaj twins, IndusInd Bank, Ultratech Cement, Kotak Bank, Infosys, and HCL Tech. On the downside, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Motors, M&M, Power Grid, and Nestle weighed on the bourses. The S&P BSE Sensex, which advanced 295 points in early deals, was off highs and quoted near 60,380 levels, up 120 points or 0.2 percent. The Nifty50, too, slipped below the 18,000 mark and was at 17,965. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 59,637 levels, down 321 points, while the Nifty50 below 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 59,637 levels, down 321 points, while the Nifty50 below 17,800 levels

Friday, January 13, 2023

Indian Equity markets, which started weak today(13 January 2023) as sentiment across Asia remained unenthusiastic this morning, extended fall within minutes. The S&P BSE Sensex opened 100 points lower but is hovering around 59,637 levels, down 321 points or 0.5 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was below 17,800 levels. The benchmarks were bogged down by HCL Tech shares which fell 2 percent. It reported a net profit of Rs 4,096 crore for Q3FY23, an increase of 18.8 percent year-on-year. However, the company brought down its higher end-of-revenue guidance for the 2023 fiscal year. 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

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to hit day's high of 60,537 levels, while the Nifty50 gained over 30 points to trade above 18,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to hit day's high of 60,537 levels, while the Nifty50 gained over 30 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Friday, January 6, 2023

Indian markets reversed early losses and edged higher in today's(6 January 2023) intra-day trade, supported by gains in index heavyweights like Reliance Industries, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, among many others. While the benchmark index Nifty50 gained over 30 points to trade above 18,000 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to hit the day's high of 60,537. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 60 points at 60,590 levels, while the Nifty50 was up 5 points at 18,048 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 60 points at 60,590 levels, while the Nifty50 was up 5 points at 18,048 level

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Indian benchmark indices, which started with decent gains on Thursday, turned volatile as financial and IT stocks weighed while FMCG stocks lent support. The S&P BSE Sensex was down over 60 points at 60,590 levels after hitting an intra-day high of 60,877. The Nifty50 index, meanwhile, was up 5 points at the 18,048 level. Bajaj Finance was the top laggard on the Sensex index, down over 8 percent, after the consumer finance reported that assets under management (AUM) grew by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY), lower than market expectations, to Rs 2.30 trillion as of December 31, 2022. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 61,100, down 194 points, while the Nifty50 dipped 55 points to trade at 18,177

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 61,100, down 194 points, while the Nifty50 dipped 55 points to trade at 18,177

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Indian equities started flat, but turned sharply lower, in today's ( 4 January 2023) early deals as investors await the minutes of the US Fed's latest policy meeting due later today. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 61,100, down 194 points or 0.32 percent, while the Nifty50 dipped 55 points, or 0.3 percent, to trade at 18,177. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell up to 0.5 percent. Sector-wise, all but the pharma index was down in the dump. The Nifty Metal and Realty indices lost over 1 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 61,177, up 9 points, while the Nifty50 tested 18,200 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 61,177, up 9 points, while the Nifty50 tested 18,200 level

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Indian benchmark indices erased early losses and were flat in today's(3 January 2023) intra-day deals. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 61,177, up 9 points, while the Nifty50 tested the 18,200 level. HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Cipla, Tata Motors, Divis Labs, and SBI were the top Nifty50 gainers as they rose up to 3 percent. On the flip side, ONGC, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, ITC, and Bharti Airtel, which fell from 0.4 percent to 1 percent, weighed on the index. 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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: BSE benchmark hit a high of 60,834 – up 1,080 points from the day’s low and the Nifty50 rallied 310 points in intra-day trades, and settled with a gain of 208 points, reclaiming the 18,000-mark

Monday, December 26, 2022

After four days of decline, the key benchmark indices bounced back in trade today led by financial and energy shares. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped to a low of 59,754 in opening deals, but soon rebounded and marched higher for most of the trading session. The BSE benchmark hit a high of 60,834 – up 1,080 points from the day’s low. Despite trimming some gains towards the fag end of the day, the Sensex finished 721 points higher at 60,566. In the process, the Sensex snapped its four-day losing streak, wherein the BSE benchmark had shed 1,961 points. The NSE Nifty 50 rallied 310 points in intra-day trades and eventually settled with a gain of 208 points, thus reclaiming the 18,000 mark. Read more

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade at 61,592 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,300 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade at 61,592 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,300 level

Monday, December 19, 2022

Indian markets inched higher in today's( 19 December 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Twins, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,300 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade at 61,592 levels. Broader markets were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Sectorwise, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty IT, and Nifty Pharma indices were muted in trade. However, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media indices gained up to 0.8 percent. Read more

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.

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 30 points to 62,592, and the Nifty slipped 12 points to 18,630

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 30 points to 62,592, and the Nifty slipped 12 points to 18,630

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Opening bell: Equity markets in India opened nearly unchanged today (7 December 2022) as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. The BSE Sensex fell 30 points to 62,592, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 12 points to 18,630. HCL Tech, Wipro, NTPC, TCS, Tech M, and Kotak Bank were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 0.7 percent, while ONGC was the top Nifty loser. On the downside, Asian Paints, L&T, ICICI Bank, SBI, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Cipla, and BPCL were the top gainers across the two indices. The broader markets, meanwhile, outweighed the frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 62,542, and the Nifty slipped 80 points to 18,619

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 62,542, and the Nifty slipped 80 points to 18,619

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

The Indian frontline indices held early losses today(6 December 2022) after global stocks declined as a hotter-than-expected US services activity raised bets for continued rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The BSE Sensex fell 300 points to 62,542, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 80 points to 18,619. The broader markets, too, opened weakly. The BSE MidCap was down 0.16 percent, and the SmallCap index was flat. Sectorwise, Nifty IT slipped the most with a loss of 0.9 percent, followed by the metal index, while the PSB pocket was the sole winner, up 0.8 percent. Among stocks, IRB Infrastructure Developers rose over 3 percent after its yearly toll collections came 39 percent higher at Rs 366 crore.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,643, and the Nifty slipped 60 points to 18,630

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,643, and the Nifty slipped 60 points to 18,630

Monday, December 5, 2022

The Indian equities traded with nominal losses today( 5 December 2022), underperforming other Asian markets that gained on hopes of ease in China's Covid-19 restrictions. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,643, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 60 points to 18,630. HDFC, HUL, Asian Paints, Nestle, Power Grid, M&M, and TCS were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 1 percent, while SBI Life and Hero Moto were the additional Nifty losers. On the downside, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and UPL were the top outperformers across the two frontline indices. Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 350 points to 63,500, and the Nifty gained nearly 100 points to 18,850

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 350 points to 63,500, and the Nifty gained nearly 100 points to 18,850

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Opening bell: Positive start was observed in Dalal Street today(1 December 2022) led by upbeat global market sentiment following US Fed Chair Powell's remarks that the central bank could begin undertaking smaller rate hikes from December. The BSE Sensex rose over 350 points to 63,500, and the NSE Nifty50 gained nearly 100 points to 18,850. The IT pack led gains on the Sensex with Tech M, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech, and TCS rising 1-2 percent. On the downside, Asian Paints, HUL, Maruti, and M&M were the handful of losers, down up to 0.4 percent. Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 130 points to 62,161 and Nifty slipped 30 points to 18,480

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 130 points to 62,161 and Nifty slipped 30 points to 18,480

Monday, November 28, 2022

Opening bell: The key benchmark indices turned flat after a lower start today (28 November 2022) as select heavyweights lent support. The BSE Sensex fell 130 points to 62,161 and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 30 points to 18,480. HDFC twins, TCS, IndusInd Bank, Titan, and Infosys were the top laggards on the Sensex, while M&M, Wipro, Maruti, and Reliance were the leading outperformers, rising up to 1 percent. On the Nifty, Hero Moto, BPCL, Bajaj Auto, and SBI Life were the top winners, up to 3 percent higher, while Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Apollo Hospitals slipped up to 2 percent. Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 450 points to trade at 61,209 levels and Nifty declined over 100 points to trade below 18,200 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 450 points to trade at 61,209 levels and Nifty declined over 100 points to trade below 18,200 levels

Monday, November 21, 2022

Indian equity markets were lower in today's (21 November 2022) intra-day trade, weighed down by index heavyweights like ITC, Reliance Industries, HDFC Twins, TCS, and Tech Mahindra. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 18,200 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 450 points to trade at 61,209 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were volatile as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. The volatility gauge, India VIX, on the other hand, climbed over 4 percent. Sector-wise all sectors plunged into negative territory with Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma, Nifty IT, and Nifty FMCG indices dropping up to 1 percent. Read more

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

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

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.

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

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

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed at 60,614 levels, down by 420 points and Nifty50 fell 121 points to shut shop at 18,036

CLOSING BELL: Sensex closed at 60,614 levels, down by 420 points and Nifty50 fell 121 points to shut shop at 18,036

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Closing Bell: Global stock markets, including Indian, remained subdued today(10 November 2022) as nervousness in the cryptocurrency markets spilled over into equities. In addition, investors' interpretation of the incoming results from the US mid-term elections kept the sentiment in check. Further, the sentiment was also impacted due to nervousness ahead of US CPI data for October. A higher-than-expected print can see the US Fed hike rates more than consensus estimates in its December policy review. That apart, the weekly F&O expiry, back home, was also partly responsible for the overall weak sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex closed at 60,614 levels today, down by 420 points or 0.69 percent. It had hit a low of 60,425.47 during the day. The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, fell 121 points, or 0.66 percent, to shut shop at 18,036. The index breached below the 18,000 mark during the day to hit a low of 17,969.40. 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

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 152 points to 61,033 and Nifty50 shut shop at 18,157, down 46 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 152 points to 61,033 and Nifty50 shut shop at 18,157, down 46 points

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Equities turned lower at the fag-end of the session with the S&P BSE Sensex falling 152 points, or 0.25 percent, to 61,033. The Nifty50, meanwhile, shut shop at 18,157, down 46 points or 0.25 percent. Both the indices had hit an intra-day high of 61,447, and 18,296, respectively. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap, and the BSE SmallCap indices slipped 0.5 percent, and 0.3 percent, respectively. Sectorally, all indices, except banking stocks were in the red. The Nifty PSU Bank index surged nearly 4 percent, while the Nifty Bank added 0.25 percent. The Nifty Realty index was the worst hit, down 1.4 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.

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade at 60,964 levels and Nifty50 declined over 18 points to trade above 18,000 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade at 60,964 levels and Nifty50 declined over 18 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Indin equity markets reversed opening losses and edged up in today's(3rd November 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index heavyweights like Bajaj Twins, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 18 points to trade above 18,000 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade at 60,964 levels. Broader markets, too, advanced in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.5 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, and Nifty FMCG indices were at the forefront as they surged up to 1 percent. Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Pharma indices, however, slipped up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 61,000 levels and Nifty50 declined over 20 points to trade flat below 18,140

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 61,000 levels and Nifty50 declined over 20 points to trade flat below 18,140

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Key indices Nifty50 declined over 20 points to trade flat below 18,140 and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 61,000 levels. Broader markets, however, were fractionally higher as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.2 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media indices advancing over 1 percent each. Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank indices, however, slipped up to 0.4 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of LIC Housing Finance plunged 13 percent after the company reported a disappointing set of numbers in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Karnataka Bank soared over 17 percent after net profit grew 228 percent YoY (an all-time quarterly high) to Rs 411.5 crore in Q2FY23.

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.

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

Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit jumps 333 per cent YoY to Rs 2,061 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit jumps 333 per cent YoY to Rs 2,061 crore

Friday, October 28, 2022

The Shares of the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India gained 5 percent and touched 1 year high of Rs 9492.55 today after its net profit jumped by 333 percent to Rs 2061.5 crore in Q2 of FY23 compared to the corresponding period of last year on the back of the resolution of chip supply issues, favorable foreign exchange rates, and highest-ever unit sales. Standalone revenue from operations surged 46 percent YoY to Rs 29,931 crore. The company's market cap is nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore. The company sold a total of 517,395 vehicles during the quarter, the highest ever in any quarter. Sales in the domestic market stood at 454,200 units,” its statement said. Therefore, the company also posted the highest-ever sales revenue of Rs 28,545 crore in Q2 of FY23. Shortage of electronic components impacted production by about 35,000 vehicles during the quarter, the company said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 300 points to hit a high of 60,071 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 300 points to hit a high of 60,071 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Friday, October 28, 2022

Indian equity markets edged higher in today's (28 October 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and Bajaj Twins. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 300 points to hit a high of 60,071 levels The broader markets, however, were subdued in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG indices led the charge as they surged up to 1 percent. Nifty Metal index, however, was the worst sectoral performer as it declined over 1 percent. Read more

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Stock market highlights:: Sensex up 1,277 pts, ends above 58K; Nifty tops 17,250, up 387 points

Stock market highlights:: Sensex up 1,277 pts, ends above 58K; Nifty tops 17,250, up 387 points

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

A global rebound in market sentiment propelled Indian equities higher today(4 October 2022). The S&P BSE Sensex gained 1,277 points, or 2.25 percent, to settle at 58,065. It had touched an intra-day high of 58,100. On the NSE, the Nifty50 shut shop at 17,274, up 387 points or 2.29 percent. The index neared 17,300-mark in the intra-day deals. "Indices surged over 2 percent buoyed by positive global cues, and encouraging quarterly updates on advances, and collections from banks during the second quarter. Ahead of the festive season, the Street is optimistic about retail demand across segments. Participation of the IT sector today lent ammunition to the Bulls as almost all sectoral indices ended in the green. Positive tailwinds back home, amid gloom elsewhere in the globe, left Bears stranded today as the Sensex vaulted past 58,000," said a market expert. 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.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 200 points to trade at 56,200 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 200 points to trade at 56,200 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,800 levels

Friday, September 30, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(30 September 2022) trade ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) interest rate stance post their 3-day monetary policy committee meeting. Experts expect the central bank to raise interest rates up to 50 basis points. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex shed over 200 points to trade at 56,200 levels. The broader markets, too, lost steam as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 dropped over 0.1 percent each. Reduced risk appetite coupled with rate hike fears brought volatility across sectoral pockets. Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma indices held up with marginal gains, whereas Nifty Realty, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Auto indices were beaten down in trade. Read more

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

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.

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

Infosys share price hits 52-week low amid growth worries

Infosys share price hits 52-week low amid growth worries

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Shares of Infosys hit a 52-week low at Rs 1,360.15, down 1 % on the NSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade. The stock has dropped 14 percent so far in the last month and tanked almost 27% so far in 2022. amid growing concerns. Analysts peg more pain ahead for the Indian IT companies amid a likely slowdown in revenue growth of the US dollar. All eyes are on Accenture's FY23 growth outlook which will set the tone for growth expectations for the overall IT services industry. The US Fed hiked its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time on Sept 21 and gave a hawkish outlook for future monetary tightening to curb the soaring inflation. The IT index hit an intra-day low of 26,552 and traded close to its 52-week low of 26,189 on the NSE. Global brokerage Goldman Sach downgraded its rating on Infosys from ‘Buy’ to ‘Sell’ last week, stating that it remained more optimistic on the EBIT margin estimations of Indian IT companies than their revenue prospects. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was flat at 59,707 levels, while Nifty50was flat below 17,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was flat at 59,707 levels, while Nifty50was flat below 17,800 levels

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Indian markets were flat on today's(21 September 2022) intra-day trade ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outcome. Key indices Nifty50 were flat below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex was flat at 59,707 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 climbed up to 0.4 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note as they swung between gains and losses. Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media indices climbed over 1 percent. On the other hand, Nifty Bank, Nifty Energy, and Nifty Realty indices were bogged down in trade. Read more

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

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,632 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 18,050 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,632 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 18,050 levels

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Opening Bell: Modest recovery in global markets spilled strength in Indian equity markets today (15 September 2022). Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 18,050 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,632 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.9 percent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, M&M, HUL, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Tata Steel, Infosys, and IndusInd Bank weighed them down. Barring Nifty Media, all sectors started to trade on a positive note with marginal gains. Nifty Bank index hit an all-time high of 41,829. Read more

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

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.

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 300 points to 59,540, and the Nifty50 gained 81 points to 17,747

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 300 points to 59,540, and the Nifty50 gained 81 points to 17,747

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened with nominal gains today(6 September 2022) tracking strength in Asian markets, which rose up to 1 percent. The BSE Sensex rose 300 points to 59,540, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 81 points to 17,747. Barring ITC and Nestle, all Sensex stocks opened higher. NTPC, IndusInd Bank, Reliance, Maruti, Powergrid, and Bharti Airtel were the top winners, up to 1 percent higher. The broader markets also started in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.7 percent higher. DreamFolks Services is set to make its debut today. The IPO was subscribed 56.68 times, and the issue price is fixed at Rs 326. As per IPO Watch, DreamFolks could list up to 30 percent higher than the issue price.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Major factors for today's market mayhem

Major factors for today's market mayhem

Monday, August 29, 2022

US markets plunged sharply after Powell’s speech on Friday. The Nasdaq shed the most by falling nearly 4 percent. The futures of the frontline indices were also steeply lower in after-market hours. The same was true for Asian equities as Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Strait times indices tanked up to 2.9 percent on Monday. Fresh recession fears: The US Fed's chair not only maintained that the bank would continue with interest rate hikes but also triggered renewed fears of an impending recession in the US economy. That apart, spiraling gas prices spiral in Europe are further lending strength to fears of a recession in major Western economies. European gas prices hit a record high above €343 per megawatt hour ($100 per million British thermal units) on Friday, hinting at the stark threat to energy-intensive industries. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 200 points near 59,000 level and the Nifty50 above the 17,550-mark, rising over 70 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was up 200 points near 59,000 level and the Nifty50 above the 17,550-mark, rising over 70 points

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Opening Bell: In a sharp rebound, equity markets reversed morning losses and were trading with decent gains today(23 August 2022). Frontline Nifty50 index was back above the 17,550-mark, rising over 70 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex was up 200 points near 59,000 levels. Broader markets, too, recouped losses as the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced up to 0.9 percent. While NTPC, M&M, and Sun Pharma were supporting the indices to trim losses; Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra weighed heavily on the indices. . All sectors opened in the negative zone with Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indices battered in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Infosys dropped over 2 percent after the IT major slashed the average variable payout for the June quarter. Besides, shares of RBL Bank gained over 2 percent after the board approved fund raise of Rs 3,000 crore.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 650 points to 58,986 level and the Nifty50 extended loss over 150 points lower to trade below 17,600 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 650 points to 58,986 level and the Nifty50 extended loss over 150 points lower to trade below 17,600 levels

Monday, August 22, 2022

Bears pulled markets into negative territory today (22 August 2022) as Nifty50 extended a loss of over 150 points lower to trade below 17,600 levels. The S&P BSE Sensex declined over 650 points to 58,986 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped over 1 percent each. Barring Nifty FMCG, all sectors dropped in the negative zone with Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, and Nifty IT indices the most battered trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Adani Power hit a 52-week high of Rs 427 per share after the company acquired DB Power for around Rs 7,000 crore. Besides, shares of Delhivery shed over 5 percent after the logistics firm net loss widened to Rs 399 crore in Q1FY23.

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

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shed 100 points to trade at 59,226 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below 17,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shed 100 points to trade at 59,226 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below 17,650 levels

Friday, August 12, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's(12 august 2022) trade on the BSE. Frontline indices Nifty50 slipped below 17,650 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex shed 100 points to trade at 59,226 levels Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 surged up to 0.2 percent. Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Steel, SBI, and IndusInd Bank were the top contributors to the benchmark indices. Maruti, Nestle India, and Tech Mahindra, on the other hand, weighed on benchmark indices Sector-wise, Nifty Realty and Nifty Metal led the pack. Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Media, however, were losers in the trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Oil India climbed 1 percent after the state explorer tripled its net profit to Rs 1,555.4 crore in Q1FY23

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surges 500pts, Nifty50 above 17,700 in pre-open deals

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surges 500pts, Nifty50 above 17,700 in pre-open deals

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Opening Bell: The Indian equity markets are likely to open on a positive note amid supportive global cues. As of 7:50 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 17,743 levels, indicating a gap up open of over 200 odd points on the Nifty50. Globally, better-than-expected US inflation data at 8.5 percent in July cheered Wall Street on Wednesday. Dow Jones jumped 500 points to 1.6 percent, while the S&P 500 climbed 2.1 percent, and NASDAQ Composite advanced 2.8 percent. Asia-Pacific markets followed suit and climbed in Thursday's morning trade. Australia's S&P 200 rose 0.9 percent, while South Korea's Kospi was 1.3 percent higher. Read more

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

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,517 levels and Nifty50 rose 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,517 levels and Nifty50 rose 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels

Friday, August 5, 2022

The Indian equity markets steered in a positive direction after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hiked repo rates by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.4 percent. With this rate-hike cycle, the Indian central bank has raised interest rates by 140 bps so far. Frontline indices like Nifty50 rose 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 200 points to trade at 58,517 levels. Rate-sensitive sectors like Nifty Bank and Nifty Realty gain up to 0.4 percent. Nifty Auto, however, was down 0.1 percent in trade.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points to 58,676.8 levels and the Nifty50 opened over 50 points higher to trade above 17,450 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points to 58,676.8 levels and the Nifty50 opened over 50 points higher to trade above 17,450 levels

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Opening Bell: Bulls drove Indian markets higher as they opened in positive territory at the BSE today(4 August 2022). Frontline indices Nifty50 opened over 50 points higher to trade above 17,450 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was up 300 points to 58,676.8 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 climbed up to 0.8 percent. Hindalco, Infosys, Shree Cements, UPL, IndusInd Bank, Ultratech Cement, TCS, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank were the top contributors to the benchmark indices. Sector-wise, Nifty IT and Nifty Media led the upside. Nifty Realty, however, was the sore sectoral loser. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 100 points to 58,245 levels and the Nifty50 rose 33 points above 17,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 100 points to 58,245 levels and the Nifty50 rose 33 points above 17,350 levels

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Opening Bell: The Indian equity markets today(3 August 2022) opened on a positive note at the BSE despite mixed global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 rose 33 points above 17,350 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed 100 points to 58,245 levels. While Eicher Motors, JSW Steel, and Cipla were the top contributors to the 50-packed index, Bharti Airtel, Reliance, and Tata Steel were top contributors to the S&P BSE Sensex. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed in trade. Nifty Midcap 100 was down 0.1 percent, whereas Nifty Smallcap 100 surged 0.3 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma opened with marginal gains. However, Nifty Auto and Nifty Media indices were bogged down in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down over 150 points to 57,929 levels and the Nifty50 slipped over 50 points below 17,300 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down over 150 points to 57,929 levels and the Nifty50 slipped over 50 points below 17,300 levels

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened choppy today (2 August 2022) morning at the BSE amid weak global sentiments. Frontline indices Nifty50 slipped over 50 points below 17,300 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was down over 150 points to 57,929 levels. Also, broader markets were under pressure as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declined 0.2 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty Metal index bled over 1 percent in trade. However, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media indices opened with marginal gains. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed to 57,823 levels and the Nifty rose to 17,222 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed to 57,823 levels and the Nifty rose to 17,222 levels

Monday, August 1, 2022

Opening bell: Indian markets opened in positive territory today(1st August 2022) at BSE. Nifty50 rose 0.3 per cent, to 17,222 levels, while the S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.2 per cent to 57,823 levels. Broader markets, too, were exuberant in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 inched higher up to 0.5 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty Auto and Nifty Media hogged the limelight as they climbed to 2 percent in trade. UPL surged 2.09 percent among individual stocks ahead of their June quarter results (Q1FY23). Besides, shares of Zee Entertainment were up 3.6 percent in trade after exchanges approved their merger with Sony Pictures Networks India.

HDFC Q1 profit jumps 22% YoY to Rs 3,669 crore

HDFC Q1 profit jumps 22% YoY to Rs 3,669 crore

Friday, July 29, 2022

Housing finance major HDFC on Friday posted a 22 percent jump in its standalone profit after tax to Rs 3,669 crore for the June 2022 quarter, compared with Rs 3,001 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. Sequentially, the profit decreased marginally by 0.8 percent from the profit of Rs 3,700 crore reported in Q4FY22. The consolidated Profit After Tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, stood at Rs 5,574 crore. Its net interest income (NII) from April-June 2022 stood at Rs 4,447 crore, about 7.8 percent higher than Rs 4,125 crore a year ago.HDFC vice-chairman Keki Mistry said that the full impact of the lending rate hikes undertaken by HDFC is yet to show on the loan book, which kept net interest income low for the quarter. The management said assets under management (AUM) at the end of the June quarter stood at Rs 6.71 trillion, as against Rs 5.74 trillion at the end of Q1FY22. At the end of the March 2022 quarter, HDFC’s AUM stood at Rs 6.54 trillion. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex soared 500 points to 57,354, and the Nifty50 advanced 160 points to 17,090

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex soared 500 points to 57,354, and the Nifty50 advanced 160 points to 17,090

Friday, July 29, 2022

OPENING BELL: The Indian markets opened firmly higher today(29 July 2022) tracking strength in US markets overnight. The BSE Sensex soared 500 points to 57,354, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 160 points to 17,090. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Titan, M&M, L&T, Wipro, and Nestle led gains on the Sensex, up to 2 percent higher. On the downside, Dr. Reddy's slipped the most, down 4 percent after weak Q1 results. It also pulled down other pharma majors with Sun Pharma, Cipla, and Divi's Labs sliding up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 500 points to 56,313, and the Nifty gained 120 points to 16,760

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 500 points to 56,313, and the Nifty gained 120 points to 16,760

Thursday, July 28, 2022

OPENING BELL: The Indian markets perked up today(28 July 2022), opening firmly higher after the US Fed hinted at slowing down rate hikes eventually, which lifted global stocks. The BSE Sensex rose 500 points to 56,313, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 120 points to 16,760. All Sensex stocks opened higher. Bajaj Finance led gains on the index, up over 5 percent. Bajaj Finserv moved 4 percent higher. Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, Wipro, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank were the other notable winners. On the downside, Dr. Reddy's and Sun Pharma came under pressure, slipping up to 2 percent. Bharti Airtel, ITC, and Nestle were also subdued. In the broader markets, Nifty500, Nifty MidCap 50, and Nifty SmallCap 50 also sat in green, up to 0.7 percent higher. Read more

Bajaj Finance Q1 results beats street expectations

Bajaj Finance Q1 results beats street expectations

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Bajaj Finance on Wednesday reported a 159% jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,596 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, beating street estimates. It reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,002 crore in the year-ago period.Net interest income (NII) climbed by 48% to ₹6,638 crores in the quarter under review from ₹4,489 crores in Q1 of last year. New loans booked during the quarter grew by 60% to 74.2 lakh as against 46.3 lakh in the corresponding year-ago quarter. Customer franchise stood at 6.03 crore, registering a growth of 20 percent. The company recorded its highest ever quarterly increase in its customer franchise of 27.3 lakh in Q1FY23. The company's assets under management grew by 28% to Rs 2.04 trillion as of June 30, 2022. Loan losses and provisions for Q1FY23 were at Rs 755 crore as against Rs 1,750 crore in Q1FY22. The company holds a management and macro-economic overlay of Rs 1,000 crore, Bajaj Finance said. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 11 points to 55,257 and the Nifty around the previous close at 16,472

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 11 points to 55,257 and the Nifty around the previous close at 16,472

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

OPENING BELL: The Indian markets opened flat today(27 July 2022) tracking global peers that were also subdued. The BSE Sensex was down 11 points to 55,257 and the NSE Nifty50 was around the previous close at 16,472. L&T, Maruti, M&M, Power Grid, Asian Paints, TCS, and Ultratech Cement were the top Sensex winners, while Bharti Airtel, Dr. Reddy's, Titan, Kotak Bank, and HUL led losses. The broader markets also suffered losses. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.3 percent lower. Sector-wise, Nifty consumer durables slipped the most, down over 1 percent. All other pockets also turned negative soon after opening. Nifty IT was flat. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 200 points to 55,560, and Nifty slipped 65 points to 16,565

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 200 points to 55,560, and Nifty slipped 65 points to 16,565

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

OPENING BELL: The Indian markets had a tepid opening today(26 July 2022) amid sombre global mood as investors turn cautious ahead of the US Fed rate decision on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 55,560, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 65 points to 16,565. Bajaj twins, Tech M, Tata Steel, ITC, and SBI were the only gainers on the Sensex, while Axis Bank, Dr. Reddy's, Asian Paints Maruti, and Infosys were the top losers. The broader markets also opened in the red. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.3 percent lower.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell over 200 points to 55,890, and the Nifty slipped 42 points to 16,680

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell over 200 points to 55,890, and the Nifty slipped 42 points to 16,680

Monday, July 25, 2022

Opening Bell: The Indian markets started the new week today (25 July 2022) on a weak footing in line with the subdued global trends and earnings impact. The BSE Sensex fell over 200 points to 55,890, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 42 points to 16,680. Reliance led Sensex losses, dropping 2.5 percent after brokerages cut the company's earnings estimates after its Q1 miss. Tech M, Infosys, Ultratech Cement, Kotak Bank, and TCS were the other top laggards, while ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Tata Steel were the top winners. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 250 points to 55,916, and the Nifty gained 72 points to 16,677

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 250 points to 55,916, and the Nifty gained 72 points to 16,677

Friday, July 22, 2022

Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher today(22 July 2022) tracking strength in global markets. The BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 55,916, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 72 points to 16,677. Ultratech Cement, Tata Steel, Nestle, Tech M, M&M, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, SBI, and HDFC were the top winners on the Sensex. UPL, Eicher Motors, and Adani Ports were the additional gainers on the Nifty. Infosys, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Bajaj Finance, Divis Labs, and ONGC were the top index losers. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 100 points to 55,305, and the Nifty slipped 30 points to 16,490

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 100 points to 55,305, and the Nifty slipped 30 points to 16,490

Thursday, July 21, 2022

The Indian equity markets opened weak today(21 July 2022) amid mixed cues from overseas. Weekly F&O expiry was also weighed. The BSE Sensex fell 100 points to 55,305, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 30 points to 16,490. IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, M&M, Maruti, and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers on the Sensex, while Wipro, L&T, Kotak Bank, Infosys, TCS, and Asian Paints slipped up to 1.8 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, opened in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.17 percent higher. Sectorwise, Nifty FMCG, Realty, Metal, and Auto held gains. While IT index suffered the most losses as Wipro dragged other peers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 450 points to 54,237, while Nifty advanced 130 points to 16,180

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 450 points to 54,237, while Nifty advanced 130 points to 16,180

Monday, July 18, 2022

Indian stock markets opened with strong gains today(18 July 2022) tracking strength in Asian and US equities. The BSE Sensex rose over 450 points to 54,237, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 130 points to 16,180. Infosys, Tech M, L&T, Dr. Reddy's, Sun Pharma IndusInd Bank, HUL, Tata Steel, and ICICI Bank led gains on the Sensex, rising 1-2 percent. Hindalco, JSW Steel, UPL, and ONGC were the additional gainers on Nifty. While HDFC twins, Britannia and M&M were the sole index losers holding tepid cuts. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Markets are likely to open on a positive ground;SGX Nifty Futures quoted 16,115 levels, up around 50 points

MARKET UPDATE: Markets are likely to open on a positive ground;SGX Nifty Futures quoted 16,115 levels, up around 50 points

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Indian markets are likely to open on a positive ground despite mixed global cues today(13 July 2022). As of 7:40 AM, SGX Nifty Futures quoted 16,115 levels, up 50-odd points on the Nifty50. today(13 July 2022), investors will closely monitor the US inflation data for June. Back home, HCL Technologies will be on investors' radar after the IT major saw a rise in net profit by 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 3,283 crore. Globally, the US markets closed lower on Tuesday on recession fears. While Dow Jones slipped 0.6 percent, both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite declined 0.9 percent each. However, major markets in Asia-Pacific traded higher on Wednesday morning. Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 0.3 percent each. Meanwhile, prices of crude oil tumbled below $100 per barrel on a stronger dollar and weak demand outlook. On Wednesday, Brent Crude hovered at $99 per barrel and WTI Crude was at $95 per barrel.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 54,084, down 311 points, while Nifty hovered around 16,108, down 108 points

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 54,084, down 311 points, while Nifty hovered around 16,108, down 108 points

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Indian benchmark indices started on a subdued note today (12 July 2022), following weakness in Asian markets. The 30-pack S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 54,084, down 311 points or 0.57 percent, in early deals while the Nifty50 hovered around 16,108, down 108 points or 0.67 percent. Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, and M&M were the major losers in the large-cap space, falling up to 2 percent in morning trade. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.5 percent each. Individually, shares of Spandana Sphoorty fell 5 percent after the company's consolidated net profit dropped 42 percent to Rs 28.6 crore in the March quarter (Q4FY22) after one-time settlement fees and transition expenses.

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

IT stocks likely to remain under pressure amid global headwinds

IT stocks likely to remain under pressure amid global headwinds

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Information technology stocks are likely to remain under pressure in the near term amid headwinds emanating from the worsening economic situation in key global markets and financial market volatility, according to analysts. While the country's largest software exporter TCS reported a 5.2 percent rise in June quarter net profit on Friday, kicking off the latest earnings cycle, IT shares have been sliding, with the BSE Information Technology index tumbling nearly 24 percent so far this year. Cross-currency headwinds and large-scale talent churn resulting in higher wage hikes could also add to the challenges, especially in terms of the impact on operating margins, analysts opined. 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

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

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.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 53,400, and Nifty advanced 55 points to 15,865

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 53,400, and Nifty advanced 55 points to 15,865

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Indian equity markets opened with nominal gains today(6 July 2022) tracking subdued trade in other Asian markets. The BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 53,400, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 55 points to 15,865. Asian Paints, L&T, Axis Bank, Bajaj twins, Kotak Bank, Maruti, Tech M, HUL, Ultratech Cement, and IndusInd Bank led gains on the Sensex, while Tata Steel, Nestle PowerGrid, NTPC, and ITC were the sole losers. The broader markets also opened in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.4 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged 600 points to 53,830 and Nifty was seen back above the 16,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged 600 points to 53,830 and Nifty was seen back above the 16,000-mark

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

The Indian key benchmark indices extended gains for the second straight day as investors bought beaten-down shares in hopes of a relief rally. The BSE Sensex surged 600 points to 53,830. The NSE Nifty was seen back above the 16,000-mark after almost a month. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap gained 0.8 percent while the SmallCap index jumped 1.2 percent. The overall breadth too was pretty optimistic with nearly three advancing stocks for every declining share. Among stocks, Marksans Pharma surged over 11 percent after the company said it would consider a share buyback. MMTC also soared 7 percent. The company has completed the sale of Neelachal Ispat Nigam to Tata Steel Long.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Fitch revised the outlook on India's long-term foreign-currency IDR from “negative” to “stable”

Fitch revised the outlook on India's long-term foreign-currency IDR from “negative” to “stable”

Friday, June 10, 2022

Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on India's long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from “negative” to “stable” on diminished downside risks to medium-term growth. It affirmed the IDR at 'BBB-'. The revision in outlook reflects India's rapid economic recovery and easing financial sector weaknesses, despite near-term headwinds from the global commodity price shock. “We expect robust growth relative to peers in order to support credit metrics in line with the current rating,” Fitch said in a statement. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 642 points from the day's high and ended at 54,289, down 38 points and Nifty closed at 16,215, down 51.5 points

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 642 points from the day's high and ended at 54,289, down 38 points and Nifty closed at 16,215, down 51.5 points

Monday, May 23, 2022

Indian Equity markets turned sharply lower at the fag-end of the session, erasing gains and ending flat with a negative bias on Monday amid selling in index heavyweights like Tata Steel, HDFC twins, Reliance Industries, and ITC. The BSE Sensex index, which hit a high of 54,931 on the BSE, fell 642 points from the day's high and ended at 54,289, down 38 points or 0.07 percent. The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, closed at 16,215, down 51.5 points or 0.3 percent. The index hit a high of 16,415 earlier today. Read more

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".

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.

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 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.

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

Indian exports rose by 24.22 percent to USD 38.19 billion in April

Indian exports rose by 24.22 percent to USD 38.19 billion in April

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Indian exports rose by 24.22 percent to USD 38.19 billion in April on account of healthy performance by sectors like petroleum products, electronic goods, and chemicals, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. Imports during the month under review grew 26.55 percent to USD 58.26 billion. The trade deficit in April 2022 widened to USD 20.07 billion as against USD 15.29 billion in the year-ago period, it said.

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

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

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

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

Mahindra CIE gains 13% on strong Q`1 profit

Mahindra CIE gains 13% on strong Q`1 profit

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Shares of Mahindra CIE Automotive surged 13 percent to Rs 225 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade, after the company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 161.42 crore for the first quarter ended March. The company had reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 10.09 crore in the year-ago period. The company, which follows January-December financial year, said revenue from operations rose to Rs 2,588.36 crore, up from Rs 2,189.4 crore in the January-March period of the previous year. The board of the Pune-based firm has also recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.5 per share of Rs 10 each for the financial year ended December 31, 2021. The stock rallied 20 percent in the past two trading days. The management also remains positive on two-wheeler and tractor segments after a weak show in the last quarter. Mahindra CIE's Indian operations plan to make use of these opportunities and grow faster than underlying market segments. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

YES Bank hits 52 week high as CARE Ratings upgrade outlook to 'positive'

YES Bank hits 52 week high as CARE Ratings upgrade outlook to 'positive'

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Shares of YES Bank surged 10.6 percent to Rs 16.25 per share, hitting a 52-week high in an otherwise weak market after rating agency CARE Ratings upgraded the private bank’s credit rating. The stock price has jumped over 22.5 percent in the last month, and more than 10 percent so far in this calendar year. The rating agency upgraded the outlook to 'positive' on account of stable growth in deposits and advances. On Tuesday, the bank said its net advances grew by 8.8 percent to Rs 181,508 crore in the fiscal ended March 31st. The bank's net advances were at Rs 166,893 crore in the previous fiscal ended March 2021. Deposits during the year grew by 21.1 percent to Rs 197,281 crore as against Rs 162,947 crore in FY21.CASA deposits of the bank have also increased by 52 percent during FY21 to Rs 42,587 crore as of March 31, 2021. The credit to deposit ratio stood at 92 percent as of March 31, 2022, compared to 102.4 percent a year ago, the private sector lender said. Read more

Axis Bank can jump up to 7% post Citi deal

Axis Bank can jump up to 7% post Citi deal

Thursday, March 31, 2022

The acquisition of Citibank’s India consumer business by Axis Bank did not elicit much enthusiasm in the opening trades on the NSE and BSE. Shares of Axis Bank opened 1.6 percent higher at Rs 763, and have traded sideways so far in the day. Axis Bank’s 52-week high stands at Rs 866.90 recorded in November 2021. The stock trades 19 percent higher from its recent low of Rs 637. Any positive fundamental development on the business front, adds value, and the same impacts are reflected in the share price. It is largely felt by the investors that the stock price moving higher in the future. 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

Fitch reduces FY23 India growth forecast to 8.5%

Fitch reduces FY23 India growth forecast to 8.5%

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

With the Omicron wave subsiding quickly, containment measures have been scaled back, setting the stage for a pick-up in GDP growth momentum in the June quarter this year, the agency said. It has revised upwards the GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal by 0.6 percentage points to 8.7 percent. "However, we have lowered our growth forecast for FY 2022-2023 to 8.5 percent (-1.8 pp) on sharply higher energy prices," Fitch said while revising up its inflation forecasts. In its Global economic Outlook-March 2022, Fitch said the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation. Read more

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

cryptocurrency News: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu tank 7% each; Dogecoin drops 5% cryptocurrency,Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu,Dogecoin

cryptocurrency News: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu tank 7% each; Dogecoin drops 5% cryptocurrency,Bitcoin, Ethereum, Shiba Inu,Dogecoin

Friday, February 18, 2022

After logging decent gains over the past few days, crypto traders turned defensive today(18th Feb.2022) as tensions between Russia and Ukraine intensified. Following this, the appetite for riskier assets, including the digital token, dropped sharply. Investors now looked for safe heaven bets like gold, dampening the sentiments further. Barring the dollar-pegged Tether, all other top digital tokens were trading in deep red on Friday. Avalanche and Terra dropped 9 percent each followed by Bitcoin and Ethereum, each losing over 7 percent.

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 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

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 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 332 points up at 59,515 and the NSE Nifty at 17,714, higher by 90 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex 332 points up at 59,515 and the NSE Nifty at 17,714, higher by 90 points

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices extended opening gains and were rallying 0.5 percent higher today(4th January 2022). The BSE Sensex was 332 points up at 59,515 and the NSE Nifty was at 17,714, higher by 90 points. Energy majors NTPC and PowerGrid were the top gainers on the Sensex, up over 3 percent each, followed by banking stocks such as Axis Bank, SBI Bank, ICICI Bank, and heavyweight Reliance Industries. On the flip side, IT stocks Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technology were down between 0.6-0.8 percent. Pharma stocks Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy's were also in the red zone. Meanwhile, the broader market was also positive. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.1 and 0.3 percent, respectively. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex waat 58, 587, up 334 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,464, 110 points higher

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex waat 58, 587, up 334 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,464, 110 points higher

Monday, January 3, 2022

The Indian benchmark indices started on a positive note on the first trading day of the new year(3rd January 2022) and were up by 0.6 percent. The BSE Sensex was at 58, 587, up 334 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,464, 110 points higher. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were also in the green and were up 0.5 and 0.8 percent. Among the Sensex-30 constituents, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Wipro, Asian Paints, HCL tech, PowerGrid, Infosys, NTPC, Titan, RIL were the top gainers, up 0.6-1 percent. While Ultratech Cement and M&M were the losers. All sectoral indices were also positive except pharma.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 slipped 71 points at 57,625 levels while the Nifty50 was at 17,169, up 28 points

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slipped 71 points at 57,625 levels while the Nifty50 was at 17,169, up 28 points

Monday, December 6, 2021

Indian equities started in the red today(6th December 2021), down 0.12 percent, on the bourses. The BSE Sensex slipped 71 points at 57,625 levels while the Nifty50 was at 17,169, up 28 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index was up 0.15 percent and the BSE SmallCap index added 0.14 percent. Sectorally, realty and media stocks were the only gainers. On the flip side, auto, financials, and IT stock were in the red. The overall market breadth was in the favour of buyers with over 1,500 stocks advancing on the BSE. Meanwhile, around 990 stocks were in the red.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Air India will be transferred to Tata Group by the third week of January 2022

Air India will be transferred to Tata Group by the third week of January 2022

Friday, November 12, 2021

Air India will be transferred to Tata Group, the new owner, by the third week of January 2022, Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said at the Times Now Summit 2021 yesterday(11th Nov.2021). India will also see a startup, Akasa, take to the skies along with a reborn Jet Airways next year. January 23 is the 'long stop date' by which Tatas have to take over the airlines. Soaring aviation turbine fuel prices have led to a 400% increase in Indian airlines’ operating cost in recent months, Scindia said, adding that had the government not recently raised domestic fare bands by 12.5%, there “won’t have been any airline left for us to board”. “We are seeing a tremendous amount of green shoots. The last weekend saw a high of 3.8 lakh passengers daily, with the pre-Covid high being 4.2 lakh. So we are only 10% below the pre-Covid high. Almost 90% of (domestic) traffic has recovered. But it is important to be cautious,” he said.

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

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

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

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

Bull run can be expected next week as optimism for economy rises

Bull run can be expected next week as optimism for economy rises

Friday, November 5, 2021

Benchmark equity indices are likely to extend their gains next week as investor optimism for the ongoing economic recovery strengthens on the back of the government's move to cut excise duty on retail fuel according to the market analysts. The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rose over 1 percent this week despite closing lower in two out of the four sessions. Analysts suggested that a major part of the recent correction for the market seems behind us as focus shifts to a sharp recovery in the economy in the October quarter. The government on Wednesday cut excise duty on retail fuel, which analysts believe could reduce concerns over high inflation and provide impetus to the domestic consumer economy. The move is also likely to provide some relief to sectors like logistics where high fuel costs have eaten into margins. 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

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 : 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

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

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

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

IRCTC tanks nearly 50 per cent from record high. Should you buy

IRCTC tanks nearly 50 per cent from record high. Should you buy

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corp (IRCTC) stock tanked nearly 50 percent in two days after touching a record high of Rs 6396 on account of profit booking. It declined 18 percent to hit an intraday low of Rs 4371.25 on the Bombay Stock ExchangeThe market capitalization of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has declined to Rs 69,936 crore in intra-day trade today. It touched Rs 1.02 lakh crore in intra-day trade on Tuesday and has been included among nine stocks/securities under futures and options (F&O) ban for trade by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. On this speculation, investors started squaring up their positions and booked profits in the stock. In the past six months, the market price of IRCTC has appreciated by nearly 300 percent from the level of Rs 1,612, as compared to a 30 percent rally in the S&P BSE Sensex during the same period till yesterday. 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

The Indian economy is picking up leaving behind the shadow of the pandemic: RBI report

The Indian economy is picking up leaving behind the shadow of the pandemic: RBI report

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

The Indian economy is picking up leaving behind the shadow of the pandemic as consumer demand improves and supply constraints ease due to strong Kharif agricultural production and revival in manufacturing and services. Also, softer food prices are aligning headline inflation closer to the target of 5.3 percent for FY'22. "The green shoots of revival have spilled out of the high-frequency indicators and on to the headline metrics in a recovery that is progressively solidifying," the report said. RBI's Economic Activity Index (EIA) indicates that real GDP grew by 9.6 percent in July-September 2021

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex registered a new high at 61,159 while Nifty touched a new summit at 18,295

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex registered a new high at 61,159 while Nifty touched a new summit at 18,295

Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Indian markets continue to trade on a firm note well supported by IT stocks following a good Q2 show today(14th Oct.2021). The BSE Sensex so far has registered a new high at 61,159 and was up 352 points at 61,089. The NSE Nifty touched a new summit at 18,295 and was up 111 points at 18,273. The BSE IT index has pared considerable gains but is still up 1.2 percent at 35,217. The index had touched a high of 35,794. The BSE Realty, Metal, and Capital Goods indices are the other major gainers, up 1.3-2.7 percent, each. Infosys which touched a high of Rs 1,784, was up 1.4 percent at Rs 1,733. Wipro touched a new high at Rs 723.65 on the BSE and continues to trade firm, at Rs 705, up 4.8 percent. Tech Mahindra has gained 1.4 percent, while HCL Technologies has slipped into the red, down 0.8 percent at Rs 1,255 ahead of its results. 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

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

Is Bitcoin headed towards record high?

Is Bitcoin headed towards record high?

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency was trading just above $57,000 as of 7:52 a.m. in London, some $7,700 shy of its April record. A recent rally in digital tokens like Bitcoin and second-ranked Ether contrasts with the travails of assets such as stocks, bonds and gold amid a bout of jitters in global markets. Record highs for Bitcoin are possible, maybe at around $80,000 to $85,000 based on chart patterns, say some experts. Bitcoin’s climb has activated an inverted head and shoulders chart pattern. The so-called measured objective for Bitcoin derived from this pattern is about $79,000, which would top the all-time high of almost $65,000 from April. A study of Bitcoin and Ether price momentum shows that short-term momentum has crossed above the longer term trend. Over the past five years, both tokens were significantly higher a year after each such crossover. Positioning in the options market suggests bets on a continuation of the Bitcoin advance. 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.

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

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

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

ervices activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey

ervices activities moderate in Sept but firms continue hiring: PMI survey

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Activities in services, the biggest sector in the Indian economy, moderated in September compared to August though states eased restrictions to slow down the coronavirus, said the IHS Markit purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey today(5th Oct.2021). Activities still grew second-fastest since February 2020. PMI declined to 55.2 in September from 56.7 in August. In the PMI lexicon, a reading above 50 shows expansion, while below it means contraction. PMI in September declined from an 18-month high index in the previous month. Whereas the index in August had risen on the base of contraction with PMI standing at 45.4 in July. (PMI measures activities on a month-on-month basis.) Respondents to the survey mentioned accommodative market conditions and favourable underlying demand amid the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. With the pandemic receding, consumer footfall improved. This, coupled with marketing efforts, reportedly supported another increase in new business inflows.

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.

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

Persistent Systems gains 6 percent, after announcing two acquisitions

Persistent Systems gains 6 percent, after announcing two acquisitions

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Shares of Persistent Systems jumped 6 percent to Rs 3755 on the BSE in an intra-day session on Thursday after the company said its US subsidiary will acquire North Carolina-based Software Corporation International (SCI) and its affiliate, Fusion360. Persistent also acquired New Jersey-based Shree Partners and its India subsidiary Shree Infosoft for $6.87 million. Persistent will be acquiring 100% in both these companies for a cash payment of $53 million for SCI and $6.87 million for Shree’s US and Indian business. For SCI, Persistent would be paying $34.45 million upfront and $5.96 million per annum over the next two years. Also, Persistent would pay $2.21 million per annum for three years to retain key employees. To acquire Shree Partners, an upfront payment of $3.37 million and $1.5 million per annum will be made over two years. Another $500,000 would be paid to retain employees over the next three years. 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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex trading 140 points down at 58,870 level while Nifty reclaimed the 17,500 mark but down 45 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex trading 140 points down at 58,870 level while Nifty reclaimed the 17,500 mark but down 45 points

Monday, September 20, 2021

Today's session (20th Sept.2021) was kicked off on a gap-down note and the benchmark indices recouped some losses amid buying in FMCG and IT shares. The BSE Sensex was trading 140 points down at 58,870 level while Nifty50 reclaimed the 17,500 marks but was down 45 points. Financials, private banks, and metal stocks were among the worst drags in the opening session. The broader markets, too, declined, underperforming benchmarks. Both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices dropped over 1 percent. In sectoral space, all indices, barring the Nifty FMCG pack, traded in the red. Nifty Metal tumbled the most, down 3 percent. Meanwhile, PSU Bank, Private Bank, Bank, and Auto indices too shed over 1 percent each.

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Profit taking pulls benchmarks off record highs;BSE Sensex down 5 points at 58,660 level while NSE Nifty slipped below the 17,550 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Profit taking pulls benchmarks off record highs;BSE Sensex down 5 points at 58,660 level while NSE Nifty slipped below the 17,550 mark

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Indian benchmark indices After hitting fresh record highs in opening trade witnessed some profit-taking and turned flat. The BSE Sensex was down 5 points at 58,660 level while NSE Nifty slipped below the 17,550 marks. It was trading flat at 17,520. Shares of FMCG major ITC witnessed a sharp rally and was the major index contributor. On the other hand, index heavyweights Infosys, TCS, HDFC Bank, and RIL were the top drags. Sectorally, the FMCG index gained the most, up 1.5 percent. The banking, auto, and realty sector were among other gainers.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 117 points at 58,360-level while NSE Nifty nearing the 17,450 mark,up 45 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 117 points at 58,360-level while NSE Nifty nearing the 17,450 mark,up 45 points

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices extended gains (today) after a beginning on a cautious note with the 50-pack Nifty nearing the 17,450 marks as it traded 45 points higher. Meanwhile, BSE Sensex rose 117 points at 58,360-level. Titan, NTPC, Airtel, and M&M were the top-performing stocks in the Sensex kitty of stocks, up between 1-3 percent. Axis Bank, TechM, HDFC Bank, and HCL Tech, on the other hand, were the worst laggards. The broader market outperformance showed no signs of abating. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up nearly 0.4 percent each. Sectorally, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Financial Services were the only losers. Media pack once again was the best performer, up 2 percent. Other top gainers included realty, FMCG, and auto. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

TCS market cap crosses Rs 13.5 trillion

TCS market cap crosses Rs 13.5 trillion

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Shares of TCS gained more than 2 percent intraday today and hit a new high of Rs 3,697 on Wednesday and became the second listed company to cross the Rs 13.5 trillion market capitalization (market cap). The stock of the information technology (IT) giant surpassed its previous high of Rs 3,672.50 touched on Monday, August 23, 2021. In one month TCS stock has outperformed BSE Sensex, surging nearly 15 percent, as compared to a 6 percent rise in the benchmark index. TCS is less than 3 percent away to hit the Rs 14 trillion market cap mark. It currently stands at second position in the overall market cap ranking, behind Reliance Industries which has a market cap of Rs 14.51 trillion, including partly paid shares market cap, according to the BSE data. This sector has been consistently performing well with continuous positive momentum. Analysts say that the main reason behind the positive momentum and healthy revenue growth is strong order bookings, broad-based revenue growth, Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex tumbled 232 points at 55,398 levels and Nifty at 16,467 level, down 101 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex tumbled 232 points at 55,398 levels and Nifty at 16,467 level, down 101 points

Friday, August 20, 2021

The Indian equities were hit today(20th August 2021) due to Worries that the US Federal Reserve could rein in vast stimulus measures this year, coupled with the rapid spread of the coronavirus Delta variant, signs of faltering Chinese economic growth, and the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. The BSE Sensex index tumbled 232 points, or 0.42 percent, at 55,398 levels while the Nifty50 tested the 16,450-mark at 16,467 level, down 101 points. In the broader markets, both, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were down 1 percent each. Sectorally, all except the Nifty IT index (up 0.56 percent) were in the red, led by the Nifty Metal index (down 3 percent).

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

Lifting of credit card ban may spark up to 32% rally in HDFC Bank

Lifting of credit card ban may spark up to 32% rally in HDFC Bank

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India has lifted the ban on the issue of new credit cards which may trigger an up to 32 percent rally in the HDFC Bank’s stock, according to analysts, as the lift has come ahead of the festive season, presenting an opportunity to capture market share. The HDFC Bank scrip surged 3 percent at Rs 1,564.75 on the BSE in intra-day trade today(18th August 2021) and was among the top gainers on the BSE barometer. In comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 0.5 percent at 10:30 AM. Some analysts opine that the lender will be able to regain its lost market share of 180 bps or even more, as there is a large customer base to which it can cross-sell. Financially, the lifting of the ban will protect HDFC Bank's overall profitability as the credit card segment is the key earnings driver, says Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 294 points to touch 56,086.50 and Nifty hit 16,692-mark, up over 70 points

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 294 points to touch 56,086.50 and Nifty hit 16,692-mark, up over 70 points

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Today (18th August 2021) the S&P BSE Sensex index rose as much as 294 points to touch 56,086.50 in the first few minutes of trade, and the broader NSE Nifty50 benchmark climbed to as high as 16,691.95, up 77 points from its previous close. HDFC Bank, Ultratech Cement, HDFC, Asian Paints, and Nestle India lifted the headline indices to new highs on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex index scaled a new all-time high of 56,086.5, up 250 points or 0.5 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, hit the 16,692-mark, up over 70 points or 0.4 percent. In the broader markets, both, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.3 percent each.

IT, FMCG stocks lift Sensex 210 pts up, Nifty tops 16,600

IT, FMCG stocks lift Sensex 210 pts up, Nifty tops 16,600

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Indian Benchmark indices turned sharply higher in the last hour of trade today(17th August 2021) amid strong gains in IT heavyweights, FMCGs, and HDFC stock. The frontline BSE barometer zoomed 210 points, or 0.4 percent, to end at 55,792 levels while the NSE's Nifty50 closed at 16,615-mark, up 52 points or 0.3 percent. In the intra-day deals, both the indices scaled new peaks of 55,855 and 16,628.5 levels, respectively. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index outperformed its small-cap and large-cap peers and advanced 0.7 percent. The BSE SmallCap index, meanwhile, was up 0.3 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index hit a new lifetime high of 33,487 in the intra-day. It ended 2.6 percent higher at 33,415. On the downside, the Nifty Metal index skidded 2.5 percent.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Top cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Uniswap gain up to 6%

Top cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Uniswap gain up to 6%

Friday, August 6, 2021

Major cryptocurrencies were trading mixed on Friday after the big Etherum update. Six of the top 10 digital tokens were trading higher at 9.30 hours IST, thanks to gains in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Uniswap. The global crypto market cap declined to $1.65 trillion, about 2 percent higher compared to the last day. However, the total crypto market volume jumped 22 percent to $100.09 billion. It was a fantastic session for blue chips in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin surpassed $40,000, Ethereum hovered around $2,800, said Edul Patel, CEO, and co-founder of Mudrex. The second-largest blockchain network, Ethereum, went through the much-awaited 'London Hard Fork' software upgrade on Thursday, which is expected to stabilize transaction fees and reduce the supply of the Ether token. The digital token reversed its losses.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Maruti Suzuki Q1 Results net profit of Rs 441 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q1 Results net profit of Rs 441 crore

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday reported a a standalone net profit of Rs 440.8 crore for April-June quarter of FY22 (Q1FY22), hit by increased tax expenses and lower sale volumes. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 249.4 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue for the quarter jumped more than four times to Rs 17,770.7 crore against Rs 4,106.5 crore in Q1FY21. On a quarterly basis, the income tumbled 26 per cent from Rs 24,023.7 crore.T he profit declined 62.19 per cent from Rs 1,166.1-crore profit reported in the March quarter of FY21 as auto sales remained disrupted due to localised lockdown during April and May.The numbers came below market expectations. A CNBC-TV18 poll of analysts had estimated the profit and revenue numbers at Rs 675.7 crore and Rs 17,929 crore, respectively, for the quarter. 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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Revival uncertain, Which stock to bet on -IT, pharma or consumer stocks?

Revival uncertain, Which stock to bet on -IT, pharma or consumer stocks?

Monday, July 12, 2021

Clearly, the market has been able to take the Second Covid Wave in stride, and very strong liquidity continues to flow into the markets. In addition to that, some of the very short-term high-frequency indicators have been pretty much positive and have been in strong momentum. On the whole, the market has essentially been able to take any kind of softness in the June quarter numbers and is willing to look at the second half of this financial year and beyond. The markets probably are more in a medium-term mindset, the experts feel. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accenture Q3FY21 earnings: Indian IT firms may surprise D-St in Q1 earnings season

Accenture Q3FY21 earnings: Indian IT firms may surprise D-St in Q1 earnings season

Friday, June 25, 2021

Accenture reported a 21 percent growth in revenues at $13.26 billion for the quarter ended May 31, beating its own guidance of $12.55 billion-$12.95 billion in revenues. The performance and revenue guidance of Accenture is typically seen as a barometer for the performance of Indian technology companies. While the Nifty IT index was trading over half a percent higher in early deals today, most stocks, barring Wipro, gained up to 2 percent. Shares of TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Mindtree, and Coforge even logged fresh 52-week highs. Analysts at Edelweiss Research said, a strong operational performance by Accenture during Q3FY21 in its outsourcing vertical sets the tone for an upcoming earnings season for the Indian IT service companies. "We reiterate that a robust tech upcycle or 'techolution' is in its starting phase and may continue for 4–5 years," they added. Read more

Cryptocurrency Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Uniswap gain up to 6%

Cryptocurrency Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Uniswap gain up to 6%

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Major cryptocurrencies regained some ground after a broad-based crackdown from China today(24th June 2021). Following the recent volatility, six out of the top-10 digital tokens were trading with decent gains at 9.30 hours IST, whereas the rest four tanked up to 5 percent. On technical charts, numero uno crypto token Bitcoin formed a 'death cross', signaling further losses ahead. Prices of Bitcoin have already halved since its peak of $65,000 in April this year. Market players are citing jitters on bitcoin mining in thin liquidity for the losses. The past 24 hours were massively volatile for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin broke below the critical support level of $30k before making a day's low of $28,91. A short-lived rebound quickly followed the dip. It is one of those days where stop losses got triggered on both long and short positions," said an expert. Read more

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Websites globally hit by major internet outage

Websites globally hit by major internet outage

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Multiple websites operated by news outlets including the Financial Times, CNN, and Bloomberg News were down across the globe on Tuesday with some reports pointing to a glitch at U.S.-based cloud computing services provider Fastly. Quora, Shopify, and Vimeo were some of the other websites facing the outage. Major websites facing outage are returning nearly 503 errors, as per the report, with Fastly appearing in some of them. According to an Engadget report, while some websites are returning 503 errors, only images are affected on sites such as Twitter and Amazon. Nearly 21,000 Reddit users reported issues with the social media platform, while more than 2,000 users reported problems with Amazon, according to Downdetector.com. In India, it has impacted services in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

SBI Q4 profit jumps to Rs 6,451 crore on lower provisioning

SBI Q4 profit jumps to Rs 6,451 crore on lower provisioning

Friday, May 21, 2021

Shares of India’s largest public sector bank State Bank of India gained 5 percent after the bank on Friday reported an 80 per cent surge in standalone net profit of Rs 6,450.75 crore for quarter ended March 2021 (Q4FY21) aided by fewer provisions on bad loans. State Bank of India (SBI) had registered a profit of Rs 3,580.81 crore during January-March period of 2019-20, the lender said in a regulatory filing.The jump in profit was supported by net interest income and other income, while the low base in the year-ago quarter added to the jump.Total income of the bank during the March quarter of the last financial year rose to Rs 81,326.96 crore, from Rs 76,027.51 crore. The domestic net interest margin expanded 17 bps year-on-year to 3.11 percent in Q4FY21 but fell 23 bps sequentially. With regard to asset quality, gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of the bank improved at 4.98 per cent of gross advances as on March 31, 2021, as against 6.15 per cent by the same period of 2020. Read more

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

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

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

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

Markets will digest dent on June quarter earnings as one-time hit: Analysts

Markets will digest dent on June quarter earnings as one-time hit: Analysts

Friday, May 14, 2021

The present Covid-19 pandemic situation across key economic hubs will dent corporate earnings in the June 2021 quarter (Q1FY22), but the markets will take this in their stride and digest them as a one-time hit look forward to growth as the economy normalises after this wave, believe analysts. They expect the second wave in India to peak by June. Economic normalisation, is likely by August – September 2021 according to them. Economic pain, most analysts believe, will be restricted to the second quarter of this fiscal (Q2FY22) as the stringency of the lockdown measures is relatively low as compared to the first wave in 2020. Yet, leading brokerages and rating agencies, including Moody’s, Nomura, Crisil, QuantEco Research, and CARE Ratings, have cut India’s GDP growth estimates for FY22. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,760 levels Nifty topped the 14,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,760 levels Nifty topped the 14,700-mark

Friday, May 14, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in early deals today(14th May 2021). The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 48,760 levels, and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 14,700-mark. Asian Paints rose 4 percent and were the top Sensex gainer, followed by Titan, SBI, and ITC gained 1 percent, each. On the other hand, TCS, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tech Mahindra fell 1 percent, each. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty IT index, traded with gains, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 2 percent. Forty-one companies, including the likes of Larsen & Toubro, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Cipla, Aditya Birla Capital, Just Dial, and Mindspace Business Parks REIT are scheduled to release their quarterly results today. Read more

Indian stock market’s passive reaction to new Covid-19 situation is not a mystery

Indian stock market’s passive reaction to new Covid-19 situation is not a mystery

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The stock market’s passive reaction to the harrowing reality on the ground caused by a destructive wave of Covid-19 is a mystery for many. Last year in the US people was dismayed by the stocks rally amid the US Fed’s unprecedented intervention, even as the healthcare infrastructure collapsed in the city after city. This year in India in a similar way the participants and non-participants are equally baffled by the resilience shown by the market even in the face of rising infections, deaths, and localized lockdowns. It goes back to the old adage in the investing world: investors hate uncertainty; they hate fogginess when they look into the future, even though their track record in predicting it accurately is about as good as a flipped coin. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 350 points to 48,820 and Nifty hovered around 14,800-level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 350 points to 48,820 and Nifty hovered around 14,800-level

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Indian markets fell over half a percent in early trade today (12th May 2021), tracking similar cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 350 points, or 0.7 percent, to 48,820 and the broader Nifty50 hovered around 14,800-level. HDFC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, and HDFC Bank fell over 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indexes were mixed, with the Nifty Financial Services index, down 0.7 percent, bleeding the most. The broader markets, meanwhile, continued to outrun their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.1 percent and 0.4 percent higher, respectively. Thirty-six companies, including Asian Paints, Lupin, UPL, Apollo Tyres, Tata Power, and Pidilite Industries are scheduled to release quarterly earnings today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 360 points to 49,140 levels and Nifty gave up the 14,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 360 points to 49,140 levels and Nifty gave up the 14,850-mark

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fell close to 1 percent in morning deals today (11th May 2021), tracking weak global cues amid inflation fears. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 360 points, or 0.74 percent, to 49,140 levels and the broader Nifty50 index gave up the 14,850-mark. HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra slid over 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Pharma, were painted red, with the Nifty Metal index, down 2.2 percent, bleeding the most. The losses were relatively contained in the S&P BSE MidCap index, which traded 0.2 percent down. On the other hand, the S&P BSE SmallCap index rose 0.2 percent. Twenty-eight companies, including Siemens, Alembic Ltd, Godrej Consumer Products, Granules India, and KEC International, are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today.

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.

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

RBI announces relief measures to cushion NPA blow from second Covid wave

RBI announces relief measures to cushion NPA blow from second Covid wave

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The announcement of Reserve Bank of India(RBI) a fresh round of restructuring of loans for individual and small borrowers for up to two years is a start of a possible long-drawn battle, say analysts who hailed the timely action by the central bank but fell short of giving a verdict on the impact on the sector. The possible impact on the banking sector of the announcements is difficult to be assessed at the moment as the Covid-19 situation remains precarious, they say. “The RBI has done something, to begin with, which addresses the concerns of, both, the lenders and the borrowers because of the uncertainty due to the rising cases and subsequent lockdowns,” says an expert. He also adds that to pre-empt the situation and comment on the impact is extremely difficult right now because we don’t know how long the local lockdowns will stay or whether the vaccination drive will pick up sooner than expected to improve the economic situation.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 48,470 and Nifty topped the 14,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 48,470 and Nifty topped the 14,550-mark

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The benchmark indices in India climbed off their early highs but were still trading in the green today(5th May 2021) as RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das unveiled liquidity support measures amid rising Covid-19 cases in India. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 200 points at 48,470 and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 14,550-mark. ONGC gained 3 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Axis Bank, and Bharti Airtel (all up 1%). All the Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.8 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.6 percent and 0.5 percent higher, respectively. Twenty companies, including Tata Steel, Adani Enterprises, Adani Green Energy, Blue Dart Express, Ceat, Craftsman Automation, and Deepak Nitrite are set to release quarterly earnings today.

Stocks that have doubled your money so far in 2021

Stocks that have doubled your money so far in 2021

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Equity markets have so far had a turbulent year with indices oscillating between gains and losses. On a year-to-date basis, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has advanced merely 2 percent while the Nifty50 index has added 4.6 percent. Buying in the broader markets has been relatively better with the S&P BSE500 index climbing around 8 percent during the period. Individually though, certain stocks have outperformed the indices by a huge margin on the back of positive news flow. Adani Total Gas, for instance, has soared 207 percent YTD. It recently became the fourth Adani Group company to enter the elite club of Rs 1 trillion market capitalisation after posting a stellar December quarter (Q3FY21) earnings show. During the said period, it saw the highest-ever financial performance with robust physical infrastructure growth despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. That apart, stocks of Hindustan Copper, HEG, and Adani Enterprises have zoomed between 142 percent and 153 percent. Read more

Accumulate stocks of PSUs that are likely to be disinvested say analysts

Accumulate stocks of PSUs that are likely to be disinvested say analysts

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Analysts suggest investors accumulate stocks of PSUs, especially the ones that are likely to be disinvested, at the current levels from a medium-to-long-term perspective. “There are a lot of PSU stocks that have not participated in the market rally. The fall from their peak levels is a good opportunity to buy from a medium-to-long-term horizon. I am confident that the government will be able to achieve the fiscal 2021-22 (FY22) divestment target. Due to the ongoing second wave of Covid, it may dole out some relief measures, which will cost money. To fund such initiatives, it will have to go aggressive on divestment once the market conditions improve,” say experts. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,670 levels and Nifty hovered below 14,650-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,670 levels and Nifty hovered below 14,650-mark

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The markets in India fluctuated between gains and losses in today's(4th May 2021) morning deals. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 48,670 levels, down 40 points. Earlier, the index had risen to as high as 48,997. The broader Nifty50 index hovered below 14,650-mark. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank rose 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. Among other individual stocks, L&T Technology Services fell over 8 percent after announcing their quarterly results. Majority of the Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.9 percent. Twenty companies, including Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Apollo Pipes, DCM Shriram, IIFL Securities, Larsen & Toubro Infotech, and RBL Bank are set to release their quarterly earnings today.

India's manufacturing sector activity was largely flat in April

India's manufacturing sector activity was largely flat in April

Monday, May 3, 2021

Manufacturing sector activity in India was largely flat in April, as rates of growth for new orders and output eased to eight-month lows amid the intensification of the COVID-19 crisis, a monthly survey said today(3rd May 2021). The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 55.5 in April, little changed from March's reading of 55.4. "The PMI results for April showed a further slowdown in rates of growth for new orders and output, both of which eased to eight-month lows amid the intensification of the COVID-19 crisis," said Pollyanna De Lima, Economics Associate Director at IHS Markit. Lima also noted that "the surge in COVID-19 cases could dampen demand further when firms' financials are already susceptible to the hurdle of rising global prices." On the prices front, survey participants also signaled a steep increase in input costs, the quickest since July 2014, and upward revisions to selling prices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 350 points at 48,430 levels, and Nifty hovered below 14,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 350 points at 48,430 levels, and Nifty hovered below 14,550-mark

Monday, May 3, 2021

The Indian markets came out of the opening lows but were still trading over half a percent down in today's (3rd May 2021) morning deals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded at 48,430 levels, down 350 points and the broader Nifty50 index hovered below the 14,550-mark. State Bank of India, Titan, and Bajaj Finance fell over 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. Reliance Industries also slipped 2 percent after the announcement of its March quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty Pharma index, traded in the red, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 percent, bleeding the most. Twenty-one companies are slated to post their March quarter numbers today, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Life Insurance Company, Tata Chemicals, Godrej Properties, L&T Technology Services, and Varun Beverages.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dropped 517 points to quote at 49,249 levels while Nifty hovered around 14,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dropped 517 points to quote at 49,249 levels while Nifty hovered around 14,750-mark

Friday, April 30, 2021

Indian markets drove lower today(30th April 2021) after four straight sessions of gains this week due to unfavourable global market cues, unabated rise in Covid cases, and hiccups in vaccination. The benchmark indices started gap-down with up to 1 percent cuts. In absolute terms, the headline S&P BSE Sensex dropped 517 points to quote at 49,249 levels in early deals. On the NSE, the Nifty50 hovered around 14,750-mark, down 137 points. Wipro (up nearly 4 per cent) was leading the list of gainers on the Nifty after the IT major revised its IT services revenue guidance to $2,324-$2,367 million for the April-June quarter of FY22, which translates to a sequential growth of 8-10 per cent. Bajaj Auto, ONGC, Divis's Labs, Dr Reddy's Labs, and Sun Pharma were the other top-performing stocks on the 50-share index. Read more

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

Sensex zooms 790 pts; banks rally: Investors look beyond Covid cases' surge

Sensex zooms 790 pts; banks rally: Investors look beyond Covid cases' surge

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Expectations that Covid-19 cases could soon peak in the country boosted investor confidence on Dalal Street today(28th April 2021). Besides, healthy buying in the financial counters ahead of the monthly expiry of the F&O contracts of April due tomorrow further lifted benchmark indices 1.6 percent today. Today was the third consecutive day of gains at the bourses. Maharashtra’s stabilising Covid cases could be a precursor to India's curve flattening over one-two months, believes some experts. Meanwhile, CLSA opines that the surge in Covid cases in Maharashtra may taper in May as the state is in its fourth month of the second wave. This, it believes, will be positive for the markets. Read more

Economists tweak their GDP projections for FY22 due to Lockdown and mobility curbs

Economists tweak their GDP projections for FY22 due to Lockdown and mobility curbs

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Recent lockdown and mobility curbs in more Indian cities – have led to economists tweak their gross domestic growth (GDP) projections for fiscal 2021-22 (FY22). In a recent note, those at IHS Markit suggest that they expect the Indian economy (as measured by GDP) to grow at 9.6 percent in FY22. Maharashtra’s lockdown, it said, represents a significant dampener on growth, as the state accounts for 16 percent of the national GDP. “IHS Markit forecasts 9.6 percent real GDP growth in FY 2021, though the wider restrictions forecast above indicate that there is scope for further reductions in economic growth, as these measures would mean income and job losses for workers alongside significant output and revenue losses for firms, particularly in the services sector and the informal economy,” wrote Deepa Kumar, deputy head, Asia-Pacific, IHS Markit. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 390 points to quote at 49,300 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 14,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 390 points to quote at 49,300 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 14,750-mark

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Starting higher for the third straight day, Indian equity markets edged up 0.8 percent in early deals today(28th April 2021). Among the frontline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 390 points to quote at 49,300 levels while the NSE's Nifty50 reclaimed the 14,750-mark and was at 14,764. Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, and Bajaj Finserv, all up between 1.5 percent and 2 percent, were the top-performing stocks on the Nifty. These were followed by the State Bank of India, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, and Divis Labs. On the downside, Britannia, HUL, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Maruti Suzuki slipped up to 1 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.76 percent and 0.74 percent, respectively. As regards sectoral trends on the NSE, the Nifty Metal index witnessed profit-booking and slipped 0.25 percent on the NSE. On the contrary, the Nifty Auto index zoomed 1.4 percent, trailed by the Nifty Bank index, up 0.7 percent. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 162 points at 48,549 levels, and Nifty hovered around 14,522 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 162 points at 48,549 levels, and Nifty hovered around 14,522 levels

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Following the weak trend in Asian markets, Indian equity indices started higher today(27th April 2021) amid a healthy buying in metal, realty, and pharma counters. Among key indices, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 48,549 levels, up 162 points, in morning deals. Tech M, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, and Power Grid were the top gainers on the Sensex while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, and HDFC were leading the list of losers. On the NSE, the Nifty50 hovered around 14,522 levels. Individually, Tech Mahindra gained 1.7 percent on the BSE after the IT major on Monday reported a net profit of Rs 1,081 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2021, up 34.6 percent year-on-year (YoY). On a sequential basis, the figure was down 17.4 percent from Rs 1,309.8 crore. SBI Card, meanwhile, rallied 1.3 percent on a net profit of Rs 175 crore in the March quarter of FY21, up 110 percent compared to Rs 84 crore in the same period last year. Read more

Sensex ruling 730 points up at 48,600 levels and Nifty jumped 190 points,hovering above 14,500 mark

Sensex ruling 730 points up at 48,600 levels and Nifty jumped 190 points,hovering above 14,500 mark

Monday, April 26, 2021

Indian benchmark indices opened higher in today's(26th April 2021) session, tracking firm cues from global peers, even as India continued to report over 3 lakh Covid-19 cases. The BSE barometer Sensex was ruling 730 points up at 48,600 levels while NSE Nifty jumped 190 points and was hovering above14,500 mark. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, ONGC, UltraTech, and SBI were among the top Sensex gainers while HCL Technologies, Power Grid, and DRL were among the top drags. Broader markets traded in tandem with benchmark indices with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices up 1 percent each. On the sectoral front, barring Nifty Pharma, all indices traded in the green. Nifty Bank with a gain of nearly 2 percent was the best performing index. Tech M, SBI Card, and HDFC Life are among the 15 companies that are scheduled to announce their quarterly numbers today. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 270 points at 47,812 levels and Nifty hovering below 14,350 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 270 points at 47,812 levels and Nifty hovering below 14,350 levels

Friday, April 23, 2021

Equity markets in India were under pressure today(23rd April 2021) amid muted investment sentiment across Asian markets and on a record single-day spike of over 3 lakh Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was at 47,812 levels in early deals, down 270 points or 0.56 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 was hovering below 14,350 levels. Power Grid was the top gainer on the Nifty, up 4 percent, followed by Tata Steel, SBI Life, Dr. Reddy's Labs, and Asian Paints. On the downside, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hero MotoCorp, and State Bank of India were the top laggards in morning deals. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was up 0.59 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.72 percent. Sectorally, only Nifty Metal, Pharma, and Media indices were trading in the green, up between 0.3 percent and 1 percent. On the contrary, the Nifty Financial Services index slipped 0.7 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 250 points at 47,462 levels and Nifty hovering around 14,250 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 250 points at 47,462 levels and Nifty hovering around 14,250 levels

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Indian equity markets opened gap-down today (22nd April 2021) as a record single-day spike of over three lakh Covid-19 cases kept investor sentiment at bay. However, buying at lower levels in IT and metal counters helped indices stage mild recovery. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was quoting at 47,462levels, down 250 points or 0.5 percent. On the NSE, the Nifty50 was hovering around 14,250 levels, down 56 points. Ultratech Cement, Shree Cement, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp, and NTPC, down up to 3.5 percent, were leading the list of losers on the Nifty while Bajaj Auto, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Wipro, BPCL, and Tata Steel outperformed the market and gained between 1.5 percent and 3.5 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index slipped 0.13 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.3 percent. Read more

Shares of Mukand scaled a 13-year high

Shares of Mukand scaled a 13-year high

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Shares of Mukand scaled a 13-year high of Rs 118.80, up 7 percent, on the BSE in intra-day trade today(20th April 2021). In the past five trading days, the stock has rallied 39 percent after the rating agency Acuité Ratings & Research Limited (“ACUITE”) upgraded the ratings of various credit facilities and exposures of the company with a 'stable outlook. Since March 23, the stock of the company engaged in the specialty steel business has zoomed 113 percent from the level of Rs 55.80, as compared to a 3.7 percent decline in the S&P BSE Sensex. It is trading at its highest level since January 2008. Acuite in its rating rationale said the rating upgrade and revision in the outlook from ‘Negative’ to ‘Stable’ are driven by the company’s significant progress inland parcel monetisation and disinvestment in a joint venture company while utilising the proceeds to repay the outstanding debt from lenders and group companies, thereby improving the financial risk profile of the company.

Infosys shares down 6% after March quarter results

Infosys shares down 6% after March quarter results

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Shares of Infosys were down 6 per cent at Rs 1,320 on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday a day after the IT giant posted a 17 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit at Rs 5,076 crore for the March quarter of the financial year 2020-21 (Q4FY21) as against Rs 4,321 crore posted in the same period last fiscal. Also on account of profit booking and in the overnight trade, Infosys ADR plunged 6 per cent to $1731 per share. Consolidated revenue from operations grew by 1.5 per cent sequentially to Rs 26,311 crore, while consolidated revenue in constant currency grew by 2 per cent and the topline growth in dollar terms was at 2.8 per cent quarter-on-quarters. Infosys’ board has also approved a Rs 9,200 crore buyback of equity shares from the open market. The company will buy back shares at a maximum of Rs 1,750 apiece, a premium of 25% on the current market price of Rs 1,398 apiece and also recommended a final dividend of Rs 15 per equity share.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,230 levels, down 300 points and Nifty gave up the 14,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 48,230 levels, down 300 points and Nifty gave up the 14,450-mark

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The benchmark indices in India slid over half a percent in today's (15th April 2021) morning's volatile session, dragged by public sector banks, IT, and auto stocks, as India recorded over 2 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 48,230 levels, down 300 points and the Nifty50 index gave up the 14,450-mark. Infosys fell 5 percent after the announcement of its March quarter results and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, and IndusInd Bank (both down 3%). On the other hand, ONGC (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, State Bank of India, and UltraTech Cement (all up 1%). The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the red, with Nifty Auto and Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2.5 percent, each. On the other hand, Nifty Pharma ticked up 1 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.3 percent lower, each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 120 points around 49,870 levels and Nifty hovered around 14,900

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 120 points around 49,870 levels and Nifty hovered around 14,900

Friday, April 9, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in today's(9th April 2021) late morning deals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded around 49,870 levels, up 120 points, and the Nifty50 index hovered around 14,900. Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Larsen & Toubro dipped 1 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Hindustan Unilever and Sun Pharma rose 2 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, up over 3 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.4 percent and 0.9 percent higher, respectively.

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.

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

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.

RBI extends timeline for auto debit

RBI extends timeline for auto debit

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday extended the deadline for e-mandate for recurring payments of online transactions by six months till September 30, 2021, The deadline was set to expire on March 31. The central bank decided to extend the deadline as the framework is not fully implemented by banks and to prevent any inconvenience to the customers because of lack of preparedness by the system, the RBI said. This comes after banks started informing customers about cancelling the service of e-mandates for auto-debit of funds from cards. Leading private banks have started sending messages to their customers that they will have to transact on their own for services they want to avail, instead of banks deducting the fee automatically on their behalf as banks, as well as other stakeholders, had not readied their systems to comply with the new framework.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 300 points to 49,830 levels and Nifty gave up the 14,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 300 points to 49,830 levels and Nifty gave up the 14,800-mark

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fell over half a percent in early deals of the last trading day of the financial year 2020-21 (FY21), amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 300 points to 49,830 levels and the broader Nifty50 index gave up the 14,800-mark. HDFC twins (HDFC and HDFC Bank) were the top Sensex laggards, both down over 2 percent, followed by PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, and Tech Mahindra (down over 1%) each. All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Pharma index, slipped into the red, with the Nifty IT index, down 1 percent. Meanwhile, the broader markets outperformed their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.2 percent higher, each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 650 points at 49,680 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 14,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 650 points at 49,680 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 14,700-mark

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded over one percent higher in today's(30th March 2021) early deals as investors returned to their trading terminals after three days. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 650 points at 49,680 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 14,700-mark. Hindustan Unilever, Titan, Dr Reddy's, ONGC, and NTPC gained 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty Metal index, up 2.8 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices traded 0.9 percent higher, each. Nazara Technologies shares are set to be listed on the stock exchanges today. The issue was subscribed 175.46 times, with the retail portion subscribed 75.29 times, the non-institutional investors' portion subscribed 389.89 times and the qualified institutional buyers segment attracted 103.77 subscriptions.

Are Indian markets among worst performers globally?

Are Indian markets among worst performers globally?

Thursday, March 25, 2021

The S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 have been among the worst-performing major frontline indices across the globe. if analysts and technical chartists are to be believed, there is still more pain left before the Indian markets start to look up again. The recent surge in Covid cases across the country, elevated commodity prices, and higher bond yields have punctured the market sentiment. From its 52-week high of 52,516.76 hits in intra-day deals on February 16, the S&P BSE Sensex has slipped over 3,000 points, or 6 percent till now. Only the ones in Turkey, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Hong Kong have fared worse during this period, data show. At the global level, the positive news of the $1.9 trillion fiscal stimuli in the US and the good progress of the vaccine campaign got overshadowed by the adverse effects of a rebound in the US dollar and rising US bond yields. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading around 48,940 levels, down 275 points and Nifty gave up the 14,400-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading around 48,940 levels, down 275 points and Nifty gave up the 14,400-mark

Friday, March 19, 2021

In the Indian markets today (19th March 2021), the benchmark indices fell over half a percent in morning deals, but off the early lows, following weak global cues amid a spike in bond yields. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 48,940 levels, down 275 points. The index hit an intra-day low of 48,587, earlier in the session. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty50 index also gave up the 14,400-mark. ONGC (down 4%) was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Larsen & Toubro and Tech Mahindra (both down 2%). Among other individual stocks, Future Retail shares tumbled 10 percent after the Delhi High Court upheld the Emergency Award that Amazon had won against the Future Retail-RIL deal. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.9 percent, bleeding the most. The broader markets fared worse than their benchmark peers, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 1.4 percent and 2 percent down, respectively. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 440 points at 50,240 levels and Nifty hovered above 14,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 440 points at 50,240 levels and Nifty hovered above 14,850-mark

Thursday, March 18, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded nearly 1 per cent higher in today's(18th March,2021) early deals amid firm global cues after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep monetary policy and rates unchanged and projected a rapid jump in US economic growth this year. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 440 points, or 0.9 per cent, at 50,240 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered above 14,850-mark. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading with gains, led by Nifty Metal index, up 2 per cent.

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

IT stocks may help Nifty50 claim new high

IT stocks may help Nifty50 claim new high

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Buoyed by an overnight rally in tech stocks in the US, Indian IT stocks caught investor fancy today(10th March 2021). Tech-heavy Nasdaq gained about 4 percent on Wall Street on 9th March with Tesla Inc jumping 20 percent, the most in almost a year, while Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp posted the biggest single-day gains in five weeks. Consequently, the Nifty IT index back home was outperforming the benchmark Nifty50 index. At 11:26 am, the Nifty IT index was ruling 1.4 percent higher at 25,936.5 levels, having touched a high of 25,984 levels in the intra-day deals. Among individual stocks, shares of KPIT Technologies, L&T Technology Services (LTTS), and Mindtree hit their respective record highs on the BSE in intra-day trade. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 50,860 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 50,860 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,000-mark

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices traded over half a percent higher in today's(9th March 2021) early deals, tracking similar trends in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 400 points to 50,860 levels and the Nifty50 was comfortably holding above the 15,000-mark. HDFC Bank and UltraTech Cement gained 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex gainers. Among other individual stocks, BPCL dipped 6 percent after media reports said that BPCL Trust for Investment in Shares (BPCL Trust) will sell up to 4 percent of its shares in the company. The Nifty sectoral indices traded in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.4 percent.

India's exports marginally declined 0.25 percent while imports grew by 6.98 percent in February

India's exports marginally declined 0.25 percent while imports grew by 6.98 percent in February

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

India's exports marginally declined 0.25 percent to $27.67 billion in February while imports grew by 6.98 percent to $40.55 billion during the month, according to provisional data released by the commerce ministry today(2nd March 2021). The trade deficit widened to $12.88 billion in February as compared to $10.16 billion in the year-ago period, the ministry said in a statement. The exports during April-February 2020-21 period stood at $255.92 billion. In the same period a year ago, it was at $291.87 billion, showing negative growth of 12.32 percent. Imports during the April-February period too dipped 23 percent to $340.88 billion. In February 2021, Oil imports were $8.99 billion, as compared to $10.78 billion in February 2020, a decline of 16.63 percent. Oil imports in April-February 2020-21 stood at $72.08 billion, as compared to $120.50 billion, showing a decline of 40.18 per cent. Read more

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,200-mark

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The benchmark indices in India traded flat with a positive bias in today's(18th February 2021) early deals, ahead of the weekly options expiry, on the back of mixed global cues. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty50 was holding above the 15,200-mark. ONGC gained 3 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India which rose 2 percent. On the other hand, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance fell over 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 percent, leading the gainers. Ambuja Cements, Enkei Wheels, RCL Retail, Rollatainers and Twinstar Industries are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded 200 points up at 51,720, Nifty topped 15,200

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded 200 points up at 51,720, Nifty topped 15,200

Friday, February 12, 2021

The markets in India added to their early gains in today's(12th February 2021) late morning deals, with IT stocks and private banks doing the majority of the lifting. The S&P BSE Sensex traded 200 points up at 51,720, and the broader Nifty50 index topped 15,200. ITC fell 3 percent after announcing its December quarter results and was the top Sensex laggard. On the other hand, IT stocks, including Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra ticked up 1 percent, each. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1.1 percent, leading the gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index fell 0.3 percent while the SmallCap index rose 0.2 percent. Nine hundred and fifty-three companies, including Grasim Industries, Bharat Forge, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Apollo Hospitals, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, are set to announce their quarterly earnings today.

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.

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.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex clocked a fresh lifetime high and trading over 700 points at 51,440 levels and Nifty conquered the 15,100 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex clocked a fresh lifetime high and trading over 700 points at 51,440 levels and Nifty conquered the 15,100 level

Monday, February 8, 2021

The benchmark indices in India were trading firm, up over 1 percent, in today's(8th February 2021) morning deals after opening higher for the sixth straight day, on the back of favourable global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex clocked a fresh lifetime high and was trading over 700 points, 1.4 percent, at 51,440 levels. The broader Nifty50 index also opened above the 15,000-mark and then later conquered the 15,100 level. Mahindra & Mahindra shot up 9 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India and Axis Bank, up 3 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices were painted green, with the Nifty Bank index, up 2 percent, leading the charge. Hundred and forty companies are slated to report their December quarter results today including Aditya Birla Fashion, Balkrishna Industries, and Globus Spirits.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 50,040 levels and Nifty slipped below 14,750

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 50,040 levels and Nifty slipped below 14,750

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Indian markets slipped nearly half a percent in today's(4th February 2021) early deals, after three straight days of gains, amid mixed global cues, ahead of the weekly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 50,040 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below 14,750. IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, and Asian Paints fell 1 percent each and were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra rose 3 percent while ONGC and Bajaj Auto were both up 2 percent. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with gains in the Nifty Auto index, up 1.6 percent, being offset by the Nifty Bank index, down 1 percent. The broader indices, meanwhile, outran their benchmark peers, with both the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices ruling half a percent higher, each. Read more

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.

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

ICICI Bank's Q3 net profit increases 17% to Rs 5,498 crore

ICICI Bank's Q3 net profit increases 17% to Rs 5,498 crore

Saturday, January 30, 2021

ICICI Bank today( 30th January 2021) reported a 17.73 percent jump in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 5,498.15 crore, as against Rs 4,670.10 crore in the year-ago period. The country's second-largest private sector lender by assets showed a 19.12 percent rise in the post-tax profit at Rs 4,939.59 crore for the reporting quarter, up from Rs 4.146.46 crore in the October-December 2019 period. Its total income increased to Rs 24,416 crore from the year-ago's Rs 23,638 crore, while the total expenditure was lower at Rs 15,596 crore as against Rs 16,089 crore. The reported gross non-performing assets ratio was at 4.38 percent but would have been 5.42 percent if not for the Supreme Court order asking banks not to classify non-paying loan accounts as NPAs after the end of the loan repayment moratorium. 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

MARKET UPDATE:volatile session; Sensex hovered around 48,770 levels and Nifty testing the 14,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:volatile session; Sensex hovered around 48,770 levels and Nifty testing the 14,450-mark

Monday, January 25, 2021

The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in morning deals of today's(25th January 2021) volatile session, with gains in financials being offset by losses in index-heavyweight Reliance Industries. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 48,770 levels, having earlier risen to 49,010 levels in intra-day deals. The broader Nifty50 index was testing the 14,450-mark. Reliance Industries dipped 4 percent post the announcement of its December quarter results. The conglomerate saw its profit jump 12.5 percent to Rs 13,101 crore during the said quarter. Besides, Asian Paints and HCL Tech also slipped 2 percent, each. On the other hand, UltraTech Cement climbed 2 percent and was the top Sensex gainer. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index trading 2 percent lower. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped 0.9 percent and 1.7 percent, respectively. Read more

Chris Wood bullish on Indian equities

Chris Wood bullish on Indian equities

Friday, January 22, 2021

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has maintained a bullish view on Indian equities for 2021 in spite of the runaway market rally since March 2020. "GREED & fear still likes the Indian stock market this year. The key reason is the scale of the cyclical recovery in the coming fiscal year as a result of the dramatic collapse in growth in the second quarter of last calendar year when the real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 23.9 percent YoY," Wood wrote in his recent weekly note to investors, GREED & fear. "The economic downturn is not going to happen in GREED & fear’s view since the vaccine rollout implies the opposite and the resulting unleashing of pent-up demand, which will be given further momentum by the sheer scale of the Covid-19 stimulus announced last week by President Joe Biden," Wood wrote. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:volatile session; Sensex fell 120 points to 49500 and Nifty fell below 14,550

MARKET UPDATE:volatile session; Sensex fell 120 points to 49500 and Nifty fell below 14,550

Friday, January 22, 2021

The Indian benchmark indices inched lower in the morning deals of today's(22nd January 2021) volatile session, dragged by Reliance Industries and private banks. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 120 points to 49,500 and the broader Nifty50 index fell below 14,550. Bajaj Auto gained 6 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra and Asian Paints (both up 1%). On the other hand, Axis Bank and HDFC fell1 percent, each. Reliance Industries also slipped 1 percent ahead of its quarterly results later in the day. Among other individual stocks, Biocon tumbled 9 percent while SBI Card rose as much as 4 percent after announcing their respective December quarter results. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up 3 percent leading the gainers. Read more

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

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 400 points to 49,620 levels and the Nifty hovered around 14,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 400 points to 49,620 levels and the Nifty hovered around 14,350-mark

Monday, January 18, 2021

The Indian equity markets in India slipped over half a percent in today's(18th January 2021) early deals, tracking similar cues from their Asian peers. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 400 points to 48,620 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 14,350-mark. ONGC (down 4%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and IndusInd Bank (all down 3%). On the other hand, HDFC Bank gained over 2 percent after recording an 18 percent rise in net profit at Rs 8,758.3 crore in the December quarter of the current fiscal year (Q3FY21), driven by robust growth in net interest income and other income. Among other individual stocks, shares of diagnostic chain Metropolis Healthcare rose 4 percent after the company said it will acquire Dr. Ganesan's Hitech Diagnostic Centre to strengthen its leadership position in southern India. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 200 points to 49,360 levels and the Nifty gave up the 14,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 200 points to 49,360 levels and the Nifty gave up the 14,550-mark

Friday, January 15, 2021

The equity markets in India edged lower in today's(15th January 2021) early deals, tracking similar cues from their Asian peers. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 49,360 levels, down 200 points, and the Nifty50 index gave up the 14,550-mark. UltraTech Cement dipped 2 percent and was the top Sensex laggard, followed by Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Asian Paints (all down 1%). On the other hand, Bharti Airtel surged 5 percent after the MSCI said it would decide on increasing the weight of Bharti Airtel during its upcoming index review in February. HCL Technologies also rose 1 percent in early deals after posting a 34.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 3,969 crore for the December 2020 quarter (FY2021). The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the red, with the Nifty IT index, down 0.8 percent, leading the list of losers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.1 percent up, each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 200 points to 49,260 levels and the Nifty fell below 14,550 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 200 points to 49,260 levels and the Nifty fell below 14,550 levels

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Indian equity markets declined nearly half a percent in today's(14th January 2021) early deals, dragged by tech stocks, ahead of the weekly F&O expiry later in the day. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 49,260 levels and the Nifty50 index fell below 14,550 levels. Infosys tumbled 4 percent in opening deals as investors booked profit after the company largely beat Street estimates on all fronts for the December quarter results. Among other IT stocks, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra also slipped 2 percent each. Besides, Hindustan Aeronautics surged as high as 12 percent in early deals after the government approved procurement of 83 indigenously-developed light combat aircraft 'Tejas' for the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 48,000 crore. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading higher, although the Nifty IT index dipped 2 percent. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:SSensex up by 210 points at 49,730 levels and Nifty holding above the 14,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:SSensex up by 210 points at 49,730 levels and Nifty holding above the 14,600-mark

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The markets in India continued their record-breaking spree and logged fresh lifetime highs today(13th January 2021), with the S&P BSE Sensex eyeing the landmark 50,000 level. The Sensex was trading 210 points, or 0.4 percent, at 49,730 levels and the Nifty50 index was holding above the 14,600-mark. Bharti Airtel surged 5 percent after the company said it is initiating the process to revise its foreign investment limit to 100 percent with immediate effect. Besides, ONGC and State Bank of India were also up 2 percent, each. All the Nifty sectoral indices were ruling higher, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1.5 percent. Besides, the Nifty Bank index hit a fresh record high at 32,559 in intra-day deals. Infosys, Wipro, Amtek Auto, GTPL Hathaway, and six other firms are slated to release their Q3 numbers today. Read more

Few stocks that may give better returns in 2021

Few stocks that may give better returns in 2021

Friday, January 8, 2021

The market which is already trading at record highs has more legs than earlier, believe many analysts. They believe the market will run up ahead of, and in anticipation of, and ensuing economic recovery. The following few stocks may get the best of the rally in the market in the next year, according to many analysts: 1. Sobha | Target: Rs 640 | Upside: 45%: Sobha is a better-placed company in the realty space backed by its strong brand, better product realizations, back‐ward integration of processes including in‐house design, architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and engineering, superior execution capabilities and diversifications from Bangalore market to a pan India player. Also, the company is likely to be a prime beneficiary of consolidation in the industry. Read more

IT Shares trading higher, surging up to 6 per cent on the BSE

IT Shares trading higher, surging up to 6 per cent on the BSE

Friday, January 8, 2021

Shares of IT companies were trading higher, surging up to 6 percent on the BSE, ahead of sector giant Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS'), October-December 2020 quarter (Q3FY21) result, scheduled to be announced after market hours today (8th January 2021). Amid the rally, With a market cap of Rs 1.02 trillion at 02:15 pm, Tech Mahindra became the fifth IT company that joined Rs 1-trillion m-cap club. Overall, the company stood at 30th position in them-cap ranking, BSE data shows. Currently, among IT companies, TCS is numero uno with Rs 11.66 trillion market cap, followed by Infosys (Rs 5.53 trillion), HCL Technologies (Rs 2.69 trillion), and Wipro (Rs 2.44 trillion), data shows. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points at 48,410 levels and Nifty hit an intra-day high of 14,259

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points at 48,410 levels and Nifty hit an intra-day high of 14,259

Friday, January 8, 2021

The markets in India made a strong start to today's(8th January 2021) session, with the Nifty50 index and the MidCap index hitting their fresh record high levels, on the back of firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 300 points at 48,410 levels, while the Nifty50 index hit an intra-day high of 14,259, also its fresh record high. Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, and Infosys (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading with gains, led by the Nifty IT index, up 1.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.5 percent 0.9 percent higher, respectively. Information technology (IT) major TCS is among the five companies scheduled to announce their December quarter earnings today. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading 250 points higher at 48,420 levels and Nifty holding above 14,220-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex trading 250 points higher at 48,420 levels and Nifty holding above 14,220-mark

Thursday, January 7, 2021

The equity markets in India returned to their winning ways after a day's hiatus, with the headline indices trading half a percent higher and the MidCap index hitting their fresh lifetime highs, on the back of broad-based buying, in today's(7th January 2021) early deals. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 250 points, or half a percent, up at 48,420 levels. The broader Nifty50 index was also holding above the 14,220-mark, after hitting a fresh all-time high of 14,256 in early deals. IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank (both up 2%) were the lead Sensex gainers, followed by State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra (all up 1% each). All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green. Realty stocks were ruling higher after the Maharashtra government approved the proposal to cut the premium on real estate projects by half till December 31, 2021. As a result, the Nifty Realty index surged 3 percent and was the top Nifty sectoral gainer. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shot up 230 points to above the 48,000 levels for the first time ever and Nifty hovered around 14,100 zone

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex shot up 230 points to above the 48,000 levels for the first time ever and Nifty hovered around 14,100 zone

Monday, January 4, 2021

The markets in India made a firm start today(4th January 2021), recording their fresh new high, after the Indian drug regulator DGCI gave its approval to Covid vaccines produced by AstraZeneca and Bharat Biotech for emergency use in the country. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex shot up 230 points and was trading above the level of 48,000 for the first time ever. The broader Nifty50 index also hovered around the 14,100 zones. ONGC, TCS, State Bank of India, Infosys, and IndusInd Bank (up 1% each) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Reliance Industries was trading with marginal cuts after Sebi imposed penalties on the conglomerate for alleged manipulative trading in the shares of erstwhile Reliance Petroleum, back in November 2007. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 47,740 levels and Nifty testing the 14,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 47,740 levels and Nifty testing the 14,000-mark

Thursday, December 31, 2020

The markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias in the final trading session of the year 2020 today(31st December 2020) ahead of the expiry of December series derivative contracts later in the day. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 47,740 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 14,000-mark. ONGC (up 1%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Titan, Bajaj Finance, and ICICI Bank (up to half a percent, each). The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Realty index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. Anarock yesterday said that housing sales in the October-December rose to 50,900 units across seven big cities from 29,520 units in the previous quarter. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.4 percent each, outperforming their headline peers.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 46,000 levels and Nifty index was testing the 13,500 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 46,000 levels and Nifty index was testing the 13,500 mark

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The equity markets in India fluctuated between gains and losses in today's(23rd December 2020) early deals, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 46,000 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 13,500 marks. Tech stocks, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and TCS (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, ONGC, down 2 percent, fell the most, while index heavyweights Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were also down half a percent, each. Among other individual stocks, Wipro gained nearly 3.5 percent after announcing the commencement date for its Rs 9,500-crore share buyback programme. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1.5 percent, leading the list of gainers.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 106 points to 46,770 levels and Nifty above the 13,700-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 106 points to 46,770 levels and Nifty above the 13,700-mark

Thursday, December 17, 2020

The Indian equity markets were trading with meager gains today(17th December 2020) amid mixed global cues, ahead of the weekly options expiry. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 106 points to 46,770 levels and the broader Nifty50 index was above the 13,700-mark. IndusInd Bank rose 2 percent after the Sebi granted a one-month extension for the bank's promoters to infuse residual capital in lieu of conversion of warrants, issued to them last year, into equity. Besides, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, and Ultratech Cement (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. The trend was mixed among the Nifty sectoral indices, with the Nifty Pharma index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index gained 0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 300 points at 45,950 levels and Nifty breached the 13,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 300 points at 45,950 levels and Nifty breached the 13,500-mark

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices extended their early losses and were down nearly 1 percent in today's(15th December 2020) morning deals, dragged primarily by financials and FMCG stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 300 points, or 0.8 percent, at 45,950 levels, this giving up the psychological level of 46,000. The broader Nifty50 also breached the 13,500-mark. Axis Bank (down 2%) was the top Sensex laggard, followed by ONGC, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank (all down 1%). On the other hand, HDFC Bank gained over 1 percent. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 3 percent, leading the list of losers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap slipped 0.2 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index was flat.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 200 points and rose to 46,300 levels and Niftywas testing the 13,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 200 points and rose to 46,300 levels and Niftywas testing the 13,600-mark

Monday, December 14, 2020

The equity markets in India logged their fresh lifetime highs and were trading half a percent higher on Monday, on the back of strong global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 200 points and rose as high as 46,300 levels. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, was testing the 13,600-mark. ONGC (up 2%), Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Tata Steel, and PowerGrid (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Shares of pharma major Cipla jumped over 4 percent after the company announced the settlement of its patent litigation with Celgene Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, relating to patents for Revlimid (lenalidomide) All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty Realty index, were trading in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.7 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.5 per cent and 0.7 per cent higher, respectively. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 46,240 levels and Nifty topped the 13,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 46,240 levels and Nifty topped the 13,550-mark

Friday, December 11, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices returned to their record-breaking ways after a day's break, logging fresh record highs in today's911th December 2020) morning deals. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points, or 0.6 percent, at 46,240 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 13,550-mark. ONGC (up 6%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC, Tata Steel, and Bajaj Finance (all up 1%). Meanwhile, shares of UPL rose 3 percent after the management clarified that the matter flagged by a whistleblower was an old matter and was reported to the audit committee in 2017. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.6 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively

US govt, 48 states sue Facebook accusing it of anti-competitive conduct

US govt, 48 states sue Facebook accusing it of anti-competitive conduct

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The US government and 48 states have filed parallel lawsuits against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of anti-competitive conduct by abusing its market power to create a monopoly and crushing smaller competitors. Soon after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 48 state attorney generals sued the company yesterday(9th December 2020), Facebook's shares dropped significantly at the stock exchanges. The bipartisan coalition led by New York attorney general Letitia James alleged that Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy to eliminate threats to its monopoly. This includes its 2012 acquisition of up-and-coming rival Instagram, its 2014 acquisition of the mobile messaging app WhatsApp and the imposition of anti-competitive conditions on software developers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 300 points at 45,790 levels and Nifty slipped below the 13,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 300 points at 45,790 levels and Nifty slipped below the 13,500-mark

Thursday, December 10, 2020

The equity markets in India fell over half a percent in today's(10th December 2020) opening deals, on the back of weak global cues. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex dipped 300 points, or 0.7 percent, to 45,790 levels, thereby giving away the 46,000-mark it had conquered in the previous session. The broader Nifty50 index also slipped below the 13,500-mark. Ultratech Cement (down 2%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Tata Steel, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra (all down 1%). Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) fell as much as 15 percent after the company said the government will sell up to 20 percent stake in the company through an offer for sale on Thursday and Friday to raise Rs 4,374 crores. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 percent, leading the list of losers. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 280 points at 45,880 levels and Nifty topped the 13,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 280 points at 45,880 levels and Nifty topped the 13,450-mark

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

The markets in India up half a percent, logged their fresh record high today(9th December 2020) on the back of firm global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 280 points, or 0.6 percent, at 45,880 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 13,450-mark. ITC and IndusInd Bank (both up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were both up 0.5 percent.

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%.

Fitch revises India's FY21 GDP contraction forecast

Fitch revises India's FY21 GDP contraction forecast

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Fitch Ratings today(8th December 2020) raised India's GDP forecast to -9.4 percent in the current fiscal year to March 2021 from a previously projected contraction of 10.5 percent after the economy staged a sharper rebound in the second quarter. In its Global Economic Outlook, Fitch said the coronavirus recession has inflicted severe economic scarring and the country needs to repair balance sheets and increase caution about long-term planning. "We now expect GDP to contract 9.4 percent in the fiscal year to end-March 2021 (FY21) (+1.1 percentage point), followed by +11 percent growth (unchanged) and +6.3 percent growth (+0.3pp) in the following years," the rating agency said. The projections compare to a GDP growth of 4.2 percent in 2019-20 (April 2019 to March 2020) fiscal and 6.7 percent annual expansion between 2015 and 2019. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 100 points to 45,530 levels and Nifty hit the 13,400-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 100 points to 45,530 levels and Nifty hit the 13,400-mark

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The markets in India scaled new lifetime highs for the fourth consecutive session despite trading with meagre gains, on the back of mixed global cues, in today's(8th December 2020) morning deals. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 100 points to 45,530 levels and the broader Nifty50 index hit the 13,400-mark. Ultratech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, and HCL Tech (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Jet Airways was locked in a 5 percent upper circuit after the consortium of UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and London's Kalrock Capital said it expects to start operating the airline by the summer of 2021. Canara Bank also gained 5 percent after launching its Rs 2,000 crore QIP. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up 0.9 percent, leading the list of gainers.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 150 points at 45,216 levels and Nifty surpassed the 13,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 150 points at 45,216 levels and Nifty surpassed the 13,300-mark

Monday, December 7, 2020

The markets in India scaled their fresh lifetime highs despite trading with meagre gains in today's( 8th December 2020) early deals, on the back of a mixed set of global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 150 points, or 0.3 percent, at 45,216 levels and the Nifty50 index surpassed the 13,300-mark. ONGC (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bharti Airtel was up 1 per cent, each. IRCTC, meanwhile, rose as high as 7 percent while Adani Ports hit a fresh lifetime high. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the green, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 0.8 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.3 per cent and 0.8 percent higher, respectively

Chris Wood hikes exposure to Indian equities

Chris Wood hikes exposure to Indian equities

Friday, December 4, 2020

The sharp up move from the March 2020 low in the absence of a meaningful recovery in corporate earnings has made Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies sound caution against the expensive valuation of the Indian equity market. Yet, he has increased exposure to Indian equities in his Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio by one percentage point. Wood had recently hiked allocation to Indian equities in October 2020. “The Indian stock market is not cheap with the market trading at 21.6x 12-month forward consensus earnings. But the positive point is that the multiple should have a tendency to decline going forward. Jefferies expects over 30 percent earnings growth for the fiscal year 2022 (FY22) and 13.2 percent real GDP growth,” Wood wrote in his latest weekly note to investors, GREED & fear.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 44,860 levels and Nifty testing the 13,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 44,860 levels and Nifty testing the 13,200-mark

Friday, December 4, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading half a percent higher in today's(4th December 2020) early morning deals ahead of the announcement of the decision of RBI's monetary policy committee. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 200 points, or 0.5 percent, at 44,860 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 13,200-mark. Ultratech Cement (up 4%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Larsen & Toubro (all up 1%).

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 150 points at 44,800 levels and Nifty hovered around 13,160-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 150 points at 44,800 levels and Nifty hovered around 13,160-mark

Thursday, December 3, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading with marginal gains in today's(3rd December 2020) early morning deals after opening at record high levels. Meanwhile, the volatility index, India VIX, cooled off over 7 percent to 18.5 levels. Among individual stocks, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 150 points at 44,800 levels. The index hit an intra-day high of 44,953, also its fresh lifetime high. The Nifty50 index hovered around 13,160-mark. Maruti Suzuki, up 4 percent, was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ONGC, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, and State Bank of India (all up 1 percent). IndiGo, meanwhile, gained 2 percent after the company said it has reached 70 percent of its pre-Covid capacity and is operating 1,000 daily international and domestic flights. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 100-odd points down at 44,560 levels and Nifty slipped below the 13,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 100-odd points down at 44,560 levels and Nifty slipped below the 13,100-mark

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Indian markets were trading marginally lower in today's(2nd December 2020) early deals, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 100-odd points down at 44,560 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 13,100-mark. Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, Titan, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Tata Motors rose over 3 percent after the company's November sales also grew to 49,650 vehicles from 41,124 units in the year-ago period. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Auto indexes, both up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. The broader indices outperformed the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0,3 percent and 0.5 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 44,350 level and Nifty hovered above the 13,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 44,350 level and Nifty hovered above the 13,000-mark

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices were trading nearly half a percent higher today(1st December 2020), amid mixed global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 200 points at the 44,350 level and the Nifty50 index hovered above the 13,000-mark. Ultratech Cement (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Infosys, Sun Pharma Powergrid, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%). The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Pharma index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading half a percent higher, each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 70 points at 44,330 levels and Nifty hovered around the 13,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 70 points at 44,330 levels and Nifty hovered around the 13,000-mark

Friday, November 27, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias in today's( 27th November 2020) early deals, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 70 points at 44,330 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around the 13,000-mark. NTPC (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, and Nestle India (all up 1%). Nearly all the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 43,840 levels and Nifty held the 12,850 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 43,840 levels and Nifty held the 12,850 mark

Thursday, November 26, 2020

The markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias, on the back of mixed global cues, in today's(26th November 2020) early deals ahead of the expiry of November series derivative contracts. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 43,840 levels and the Nifty50 index held the 12,850. Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Titan (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers, Siemens, meanwhile, rose 6 percent after announcing its September quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Pharma index, up 0.9 percent, leading the list of gainers.

Economic activity up on pent-up demand: Icra

Economic activity up on pent-up demand: Icra

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The acceleration in economic activity in October is the result of pent-up demand and may not sustain going ahead, domestic rating agency Icra said yesterday(24th Nov.2020). Multiple fast-paced indicators, including GST collections, have been showing a sharp recovery since October, which has also led many analysts to revise their overall GDP forecasts for the fiscal. "We caution that the spikes in production seen in the various sectors in October 2020 are an exaggeration of the true recovery on the ground, as they have been driven by a large component of pent-up demand that may not sustain after the festive period is over," the agency's report. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hit a fresh lifetime high of 44,825 while Nifty surpassed the 13,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hit a fresh lifetime high of 44,825 while Nifty surpassed the 13,100-mark

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Indian markets extended their record-breaking run today(25th November 2020) on the back of favourable global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 250 points to hit a fresh lifetime high of 44,825 while the Nifty50 index surpassed the 13,100-mark. ONGC (up 5%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, and Axis Bank (all up 1%). Meanwhile, HDFC Bank joined the elite club of Rs 8-trillion market capitalization (market-cap) on the BSE, after its share price hit a new high of Rs 1,464 after rising nearly 2 percent today. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, which rose 1.2 percent to an over a 9-month high while surpassing the level of 30,000. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.12 percent and 0.3 percent higher, respectively.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 44,380 levels and Nifty hit 13,000 mark for the first time ever

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 44,380 levels and Nifty hit 13,000 mark for the first time ever

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices logged their respective fresh lifetime highs today(24th November 2020), on the back of favourable global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points at 44,380 levels and the broader Nifty50 index hit the psychological level of 13,000 for the first time ever. Maruti Suzuki gained 2 percent and was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra also gained 1 percent, each. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.3 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 43,880 levels and Nifty gave up 12,950 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 43,880 levels and Nifty gave up 12,950 level

Monday, November 23, 2020

The equity markets in India pared all gains and were trading flat in today's(23rd November 2020) early deals, dragged largely by financials. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 43,880 levels. The index had risen as high as 44,271, earlier in the day. The Nifty50 index also gave up 12,950. Reliance Industries gained over 3 percent in early deals after the Competition Commission of India cleared RIL's bid to buy Future group's retail, wholesale, and logistics assets amid a legal battle with Amazon. Besides, Bajaj Finserv and IndusInd Bank rose 3 percent each and were among the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.7 percent higher, each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hit a new record high of 44,161 level and Nifty hit new high of 12,934

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hit a new record high of 44,161 level and Nifty hit new high of 12,934

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Indian equity indices hit scaled fresh lifetime highs today(17th November 2020) as positive news from Moderna Inc, that its Covid-19 vaccine has a 94.5 percent efficacy rate, boosted investor sentiment. Indices surpassed their previous highs touched on November 14 during the special one-hour Muhurat Trading. Among frontline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hit a new record high of 44,161 levels in the opening deals, surpassing the previous high of 43,830.93 level. It was, however, later trading around 43,938 levels, up 300 points or 0.7 percent. Tata Steel (up 4 percent), State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel (up 2 percent each), and Reliance Industries (up 1 percent) were the top gainers on the 30-share index. The broader Nifty50, meanwhile, hit a new high of 12,934, but later retreated to 12,882 levels, up 100 points. The index surpassed the previous lifetime high of 12,828.7. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points to 43,150 levels and Nifty gave up the 12,650 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 210 points to 43,150 levels and Nifty gave up the 12,650 level

Friday, November 13, 2020

The markets in India were trading with half a percent cut amid weak global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 210 points, or 0.5 percent, to 43,150 levels and the broader Nifty50 index gave up the 12,650 level. IndusInd Bank and Larsen & Toubro (both down 2%) were the top Sensex losers. On the other hand, Titan, Asian Paints, and Reliance Industries gained 1 percent, each. Meanwhile, Eicher Motors rose 3 percent after announcing its September quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, with the Nifty Bank index and Nifty Metal index down over percent, each. Five hundred and four companies including ONGC, Tata Steel, Eveready Industries, and Future Retail are set to declare their results today.

Sensex fell 100 points to 43,520 levels and Nifty overed around 12,710 marks

Sensex fell 100 points to 43,520 levels and Nifty overed around 12,710 marks

Thursday, November 12, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading marginally lower, amid mixed global cues, today (12th November 2020). A Reuters report said that the Centre is likely to unveil another stimulus package of about $20 billion this week focusing on stressed sectors, middle-income groups in urban and rural areas, and employment generation before Diwali. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 100 points to 43,520 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 12,710 marks. HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank were all trading 1 percent down. On the other hand, M&M and Titan gained 2 and 1 percent, respectively. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. Eight hundred and eight companies including Eicher Motors, IRCTC, and Jubilant FoodWorks are set to declare their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 100 points at 42,700 levels and Nifty topped the 12,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 100 points at 42,700 levels and Nifty topped the 12,500-mark

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

The markets in India were trading at record high levels for the second consecutive day today(10th November 2020) after Pfizer said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine was more than 90 percent effective based on initial trial results. Among benchmarks, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 100 points at 42,700 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 12,500-mark. HDFC, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and State Bank of India were all up 2 percent each. Meanwhile, Pfizer zoomed 19 percent in early deals on the Covid vaccine-related development. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with gains in the Nifty Bank index, up 1.5 percent, being offset by the Nifty IT index, down 2 percent. Five hundred and thirty-five companies including GAIL India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindalco Industries, and Tata Power are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged over 600 points to as high as 42,534 and Nifty hit 12,445.2

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged over 600 points to as high as 42,534 and Nifty hit 12,445.2

Monday, November 9, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices hit their respective fresh lifetime highs after making a firm start today(9th November 2020) as clarity emerged on the US presidential polls front. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 600 points to as high as 42,534 and the Nifty50 index hit 12,445.2, surpassing their previous record highs of 42,273.87 and 12,430.5, respectively, hit in January 2020. ICICI Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Powergrid rose 2 percent each and were the top Sensex gainers. All the BSE constituents were trading in the green. The Nifty sectoral indices were also painted green, led by gains in the Nifty Bank index, up 1.6 percent. Two hundred and fifty-three companies, including Equitas Small Finance Bank, IndiaMART InterMESH, and JK Cement, are set to announce their September quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 41,650 levels and Nifty topped the 12,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points at 41,650 levels and Nifty topped the 12,200-mark

Friday, November 6, 2020

The equity markets in Indian were trading firm today's(6th November 2020) early deals, up over half a percent, amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points at 41,650 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 12,200-mark. Reliance Industries was up 2 percent after the conglomerate said that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will invest Rs 9,555 crore for a 2.04 percent equity stake in Reliance Retail. Besides, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC were also up 1 percent each. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up 0.6 percent, each. Two hundred and nineteen companies including ITC, Cipla, Ashok Leyland, and Bank of India are scheduled to declare their quarterly earnings today. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 500 points at 41,144 levels and Nifty topped the 12,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 500 points at 41,144 levels and Nifty topped the 12,000-mark

Thursday, November 5, 2020

The equity markets in India made a firm start today(5th November 2020), up over 1 percent, amid favourable global cues as Democrat candidate Joe Biden inched closer to the win in the US Presidential Elections 2020. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 500 points at 41,144 levels while the broader Nifty50 index topped the 12,000-mark for the first time since October 21, 2020. The Nifty50 index rose to above 12,050 level, the highest level in more than eight months. Among individual stocks, SBI rose over 6 percent, after the Q2 results, and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HCL Tech (up 4 percent). Besides, other tech stocks Tech Mahindra and Infosys were also up 2 percent each. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 percent. The broader markets were also up, but not to the extent of the benchmarks. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were both ruling 0.8 percent higher. Read more

SBI Net profit jumps 52 per cent to ₹4,574 crore in Q2

SBI Net profit jumps 52 per cent to ₹4,574 crore in Q2

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The largest Mumbai based Nationalised bank, State Bank of India on Wednesday reported a net profit of ₹ ₹4,574 crores in the September quarter as compared to ₹3011 crores in the same period of the previous year as the lender's provisions declined during the quarter and tax cost and higher net interest income. On a quarterly basis, the profit rose 9 per cent from Rs 4,189.3 crore-profit reported in Q1FY21. It reported net NPA of 1.59% of total assets as compared to 2.79% in the same quarter of the previous year. Gross NPA stood at 5.28%, as compared to 7.19% in the year-earlier quarter. Analyst had estimated the profit at Rs 2,117.2 crore. The deposits grew by 14.41 per cent YoY, with current account deposit rising by 8.55 per cent YoY and saving bank deposits up by 16.28 per cent YoY, said the bank. The bank’s operating profit increased nearly 12 per cent to Rs 16,460 crores in Q2FY21 from Rs 14,714 crores clocked in Q2FY20. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 280 points to 40,530 levels and Nifty was above the 11,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 280 points to 40,530 levels and Nifty was above the 11,850-mark

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Indian equity markets rose over half a percent today(4th November 2020) as early trends showed Democratic candidate Joe Biden racing ahead of Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential elections. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 280 points, or 0.7 percent, to 40,530 levels and the Nifty50 index was above the 11,850-mark. Infosys, Sun Pharma, and HCL Tech (all up 3%) were the top Sensex gainers. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 2 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up half a percent, each. Ninety-one companies including State Bank of India, Lupin, and Adani Enterprises, are scheduled to announce their quarterly results today. Read more

Sun Pharma Q2 profit jumps 70 per cent, beats street estimates

Sun Pharma Q2 profit jumps 70 per cent, beats street estimates

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Mumbai-based Drug producer Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported a 70.4 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,812.79 crore for the quarter ended September driven by operating performance and tax credit. It had reported a net profit of Rs 1,064.09 crore in the same quarter a year ago. Analysts had projected the profit figure of Rs 1,194 crore. Revenue rose 5.3% to ₹8,550 crores compared to the year-ago period, according to a filing on Tuesday. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) climbed 22.5 per cent YoY to Rs 2,193.3 crore as compared to last year's Rs 1,789.7 crore. The company said there was an exceptional tax gain for the quarter due to creation of a deferred tax asset amounting to Rs 288.28 crore, arising out of a subsequent measurement attributable to restructuring of an acquired entity. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 400 points to 40,190 levels and Nifty testing the 11,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 400 points to 40,190 levels and Nifty testing the 11,800-mark

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading firm today, up over 1 percent, on the back of favourable global cues, ahead of the US presidential polls. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 400 points, or 1.1 percent, to 40,190 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,800-mark. ICICI Bank (up 4%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC Bank (all up 2%). NTPC also ticked up in early deals after its board approved the buyback of 197.8 million equity shares at a price of Rs 115 per unit. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 2 percent, which was trading at its highest level since March 13. Read more

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

India's factory output hits decade high in October as demand bounces back

India's factory output hits decade high in October as demand bounces back

Monday, November 2, 2020

Factory activity in India expanded at its fastest pace in over a decade in October as demand and output continued to recover strongly from coronavirus-related disruptions, but firms cut more jobs, as per a private survey. Indian economy is healing after shrinking a record 23.9 percent in the April-June quarter. The Indian government has removed most restrictions imposed to control the spread of the virus, though infections continue to climb and now number over 8 million people. The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index INPMI=ECI, compiled by IHS Markit, rose to 58.9 in October from September's 56.8. The reading was the highest since May 2010 and above the 50-level separating growth from contraction for the third straight month. "Levels of new orders and output at Indian manufacturers continued to recover from the Covid-19 induced contractions seen earlier in the year," said Pollyanna De Lima, economics associate director at IHS Markit. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 90 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty neared the 11,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 90 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty neared the 11,600-mark

Monday, November 2, 2020

The equity markets in India pared its early gains and slipped into the red in today's(2nd November 2020) volatile session, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing in the interest waiver case. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 90 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty50 index neared the 11,600-mark. ICICI Bank rose over 6 percent after announcing its September quarter results. The stock was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, IndusInd Bank was also up 3 percent. On the other hand, Reliance Industries dipped 4 percent post Q2 results. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.3 percent. in the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was up 0.2 percent while the SmallCap index fell 0.4 percent. Equitas Small Finance Bank will debut on the bourses today after the issue price was fixed at Rs 33 per share. The Rs 518 crore public issue was subscribed to 1.95 times. Read more

Karur Vysya Bank Q2 net profit jumps 81 per cent to Rs 115 crore

Karur Vysya Bank Q2 net profit jumps 81 per cent to Rs 115 crore

Friday, October 30, 2020

Private sector Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Friday reported an 81.4 per cent jump in its net profit at Rs 114.89 crore in the second quarter of FY 2020-21 due to lower provisioning for bad loans. The Bank had reported a net profit of Rs 63.33 crore in the corresponding year. Total income was down to Rs 1,666.26 crore in the July-September period of FY21 as against Rs 1,815.24 crore in the same quarter of 2019-20, KVB said in a regulatory filing. Interest income was down 9.3 per cent at Rs 1,394.70 crore from Rs 1,537.51 crore. The asset quality of the Bank was improved with the gross non-performing assets (NPAs) falling to 7.93 per cent of the gross advances at end September 2020 from 8.89 per cent a year ago. The provisions for bad loans and contingencies for Q2FY21 was brought down at Rs 284.73 crore from Rs 365.17 crore reserved a year ago. Bad loans were down at Rs 3,998.43 crore as against Rs 4,391.03 crore. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 250 points to 39,630 levels and the Nifty fell below 11,650-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 250 points to 39,630 levels and the Nifty fell below 11,650-mark

Thursday, October 29, 2020

The equity markets in India fell over half a percent today(29th October 2020), on weak global cues, ahead of the expiry of the October series derivative contracts. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 250 points to 39,630 levels and the Nifty50 index fell below 11,650-mark. Larsen & Toubro slid 4 percent after announcing its September quarter results. The stock was the top Sensex loser in early deals. Besides, Titan (down 3%) and Tech Mahindra (down 2%) were the other main drags. The Nifty sectoral indices were a sea of red, with Nifty Bank, Nifty Auto, Nifty IT, and Nifty Metal all trading with over 1 percent cut. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were down half a percent and 1 percent, respectively. Eighty -two companies including Maruti Suzuki, BPCL, Bank of Baroda, Vodafone Idea, and InterGlobe Aviation, are scheduled to declare their quarterly earnings today. Read more

Titan Q2 results: Profit drops 38 percent to Rs 199 cr in Sept quarter

Titan Q2 results: Profit drops 38 percent to Rs 199 cr in Sept quarter

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Titan Co on Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs 199 crore for the quarter ended September, down 37.81 per cent from Rs 320 crore a year ago on account of higher expenses. The Company had reported a loss of Rs 270 crore in June Quarter.The numbers are in line with market expectations as a CNBC-TV18 poll had estimated the number to the tune of Rs 200 crore. Its total income for the quarter was Rs 4,389 crore, down 1.72 per cent as compared with the income of Rs 4,466 crore for the corresponding quarter in the previous year. While the company had reported revenue of Rs 1,862 crore for June Quarter. The company said it has incurred a loss of Rs 484 crore during the quarter as a result of a change in the cash flow hedging due to an increase in sales compared to the original sales forecast and advantage of the moratorium offered on the gold on loan.THE standalone EBITDA of the company came at Rs 294 crore against Rs 513 crore YoY. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 80 points at 40,590 levels and the Nifty reclaimed the 11,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 80 points at 40,590 levels and the Nifty reclaimed the 11,900-mark

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias in today's(28th October 2020) early morning deals after a volatile start. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 80 points, or 0.2 percent, at 40,590 levels and the broader Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,900-mark. Bharti Airtel surged 10 percent after announcing its September quarter results. Besides, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. On the other hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC, and Ultratech Cement (all down over 1%) were the top Sensex laggards. Hero MotoCorp was also up 4 percent after it announced a wide-ranging partnership with Harley-Davidson for the Indian market. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with gains in the Nifty IT index, up 0.7 percent, being offset by the Nifty Financials index, down 0.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 40,050 levels, and Nifty gave up the 11,750 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 40,050 levels, and Nifty gave up the 11,750 level

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The markets in India turned flat in today's(27th October 2020) volatile start on the back of weak global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 40,050 levels, and the Nifty50 index gave up the 11,750 level. Kotak Mahindra Bank, up 5 percent, was the top Sensex gainer, followed by NTPC (up 4%) and Nestle India (up 2%). The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely in the red, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.2 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was up 0.2 percent while the SmallCap index fell by 0.2 percent. Thirty-seven companies including Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, and Amara Raja Batteries are scheduled to announce their September quarter earnings today. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slipped 150 points to 40,540 levels and the Nifty slipped below the 11,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slipped 150 points to 40,540 levels and the Nifty slipped below the 11,900-mark

Monday, October 26, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices dipped slightly in today's(26th October 2020) early deals, tracking mixed cues in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 150 points, or 0.36 percent, to 40,540 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 11,900-mark. Tech Mahindra (down 2%) and Reliance Industries (down 1%) were the top Sensex drags. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank gained 4 percent on a report that Kotak Mahindra Bank was exploring an all-stock takeover of the bank. Meanwhile, Nestle India rose as high as 2 percent after the announcement of its September quarter results. The trend among the Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, with the Nifty Metal index, down 1 percent leading the list. In the broader market, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 0.14 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap index gained 0.3 percent. Read more

YES Bank, TTML, Suzlon etc.hit upper circuit on BSE

YES Bank, TTML, Suzlon etc.hit upper circuit on BSE

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Among the 282 stocks that hit their respective upper circuit on the BSE on 23rd Oct.2020(Friday) YES Bank, Suzlon Energy, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) (TTML), MTNL, Reliance Power, Reliance Infrastructure, Future Consumer, Indiabulls Integrated Services, and Jet Airways (India) were the important ones. Indo Count Industries, Himatsingka Seide, Ramco Systems, and Godawari Power & Ispat were among the notable stocks that had only buyers queuing up. YES, Bank hit the upper circuit of 5 percent at Rs 13.35 on the BSE ahead of the September quarter results on Friday. The board of directors of the bank is scheduled to meet on October 23, 2020, to consider and approve unaudited financial results of the bank for the second quarter ended September 2020 (Q2FY21). The trading volume more-than-doubled with a combined 110 million shares changing hands, and there were pending buy orders for 14 million shares on the NSE and BSE, exchange data show. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 140 pointsto 40,700 levels and the Nifty testing 12,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 140 pointsto 40,700 levels and the Nifty testing 12,000-mark

Friday, October 23, 2020

The markets in India advanced close to half a percent in today's(23rd October 2020) early deals, in line with the overnight gains in the main Wall Street indices. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 140 points, or 0.35 percent, to 40,700 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the psychological mark of 12,000. Tata Steel (up 2%), ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Bharti Airtel (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Meanwhile, SBI Cards plunged 10 percent after announcing its September quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading higher, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1 percent. The broader market tracked the gains in the headline indices, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading half a percent higher, each. Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, Yes Bank, and ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company are among the 38 companies set to announce quarterly earnings today. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 116 points to 40,590 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex fell 116 points to 40,590 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,900-mark

Thursday, October 22, 2020

The benchmark indices in India were trading with marginal cuts today(22nd October 2020), on the back of weak global cues. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 116 points to 40,590 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,900-mark. ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, and Asian Paints (all down 1%) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Bajaj Finserv gained 2 percent after the announcement of its September quarter results. Meanwhile, Vedanta rose 5 percent after announcing that the company's board of directors will meet on October 24 to consider interim dividend. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the red, with the Nifty Pharma index, down 1 percent, leading the list of losers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.2 percent higher, each. Forty-eight companies including Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, Bharti Infratel, and SBI Cards are set to announce their quarterly earnings today. Read more

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

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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 350 points to 40,330 levels and Nifty topped the 11,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 350 points to 40,330 levels and Nifty topped the 11,850-mark

Monday, October 19, 2020

The Indian equity markets started today (19th October 2020) on a strong footing, with the benchmark indices rising nearly one percent, amid positive cues from Asian indices. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 350 points, or 0.88 percent, to 40,330 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,850-mark. HDFC Bank rose as much as 3 percent after reporting a healthy set of September quarter results. Besides, ONGC (up 4%), ICICI Bank, and HDFC (both up 2%) were the other top Sensex gainers. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Financial Service index, up 1.3 percent In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.4 and 0.5 percent higher, each. Twenty-one companies including ACC, Britannia Industries, and HDFC Life are set to report their quarterly earnings today.

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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 40,080 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,750-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 40,080 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,750-mark

Friday, October 16, 2020

Markets in India were steady and trading nearly a percent higher today morning(16th October 2020). Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 350 points, or 0.9 percent, to 40,080 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,750-mark. IndusInd Bank and Infosys (up 2% each) were the top Sensex gainers, followed by Tata Steel and HDFC Bank (both up 1%). Meanwhile, HCL Tech slipped over 4 percent after the announcement of its September quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty IT and Nifty Bank indexes, both up 1 percent, each. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were both up half a percent, each. Six companies, including Bajaj Consumer Care, and Federal Bank are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 90 points around 40,700 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,950

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 90 points around 40,700 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,950

Thursday, October 15, 2020

The benchmark indices in India were trading lower today(15th October 2020) after quickly giving up the opening gains. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 40,700 levels, down 90 points, and the Nifty50 hovered around 11,950. Infosys gained 4 percent after delivering a healthy set of numbers in the second quarter of FY21. Besides, Tata Steel (up 2%), ONGC, and NTPC (both up 1%) were the other top Sensex gainers. The trend among the Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Bank index, down 0.7 percent, leading the list of losers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were both up 0.2 percent, each. Oil and gas pipeline infrastructure service provider Likhitha Infrastructure will list its shares on bourses today, with the final issue price fixed at Rs 120 per share. Overall, the issue was subscribed to 9.51 times, and analysts expect the issue to see a muted listing. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 100 points to 40,520 levels and the Nifty hovered around 11,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 100 points to 40,520 levels and the Nifty hovered around 11,900 levels

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

The markets in India were trading with slight cuts on today(14th October 2020), in line with the trend in Asian indices, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on a batch of petitions seeking a waiver of interest on loans during the moratorium period. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex dipped 100 points to 40,520 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,900 levels. ONGC, PowerGrid, NTPC, and IndusInd Bank (all down 1 percent) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Tata Steel gained 1 percent. Wipro slipped 5 percent despite improving its performance in the second quarter of FY21 on several parameters. Karnataka Bank, on the other hand, rose 5 percent after announcing its September quarter results. Sixteen companies including Infosys, Tata Elxsi, and Den Networks are scheduled to declare their September quarter earnings today. Infosys is expected to report a strong set of numbers for the quarter, mainly led by the ramp-up of large deal wins.

Wipro announces ₹9,500 crore buyback plan at ₹400 per share,Profit Rises 3% In September Quarter

Wipro announces ₹9,500 crore buyback plan at ₹400 per share,Profit Rises 3% In September Quarter

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Wipro, the fourth largest Bangalore based IT services company in India, has reported a 3.2 per cent sequential growth in consolidated profit for the quarter ended September 2020, and also announced a share buyback of Rs 9,500 crore. Consolidated profit increased to Rs 2,465.7 crore for the quarter, compared to Rs 2,390.4 crore in the previous quarter. Wipro's gross revenue rose 1.4 per cent sequentially to ₹ 15,110 crores and revenue from IT services increased 3.7 per cent to $1,992.4 million. Wipro will buy back 23.75 crore shares or 4.16 per cent of the total paid-up capital. at ₹ 400 per equity share, the company said in a press release. The record date of the said buyback was not fixed. Wipro also announced that the company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eximius Design India private Limited, an engineering services company with expertise in semiconductor, software and systems design for a total consideration of about ₹100 crores. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 30 points around 40,550 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 30 points around 40,550 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,900-mark

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

The markets in India were trading flat with a negative bias today(13th October 2020) ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing on a batch of petitions seeking a waiver of interest on loans during the moratorium period. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 40,550 levels, down 30 points, and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,900-mark. ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Axis Bank (all down 1%) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel gained 2 percent after Trai's released the subscription data for July. Ultratech Cement and Tata Steel were also up 1 percent each. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Private Bank index, down 0.9 percent, leading the list of losers. 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

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 50 points to 40,140 levels and the hovered around 11,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 50 points to 40,140 levels and the hovered around 11,850-mark

Friday, October 9, 2020

In Indian markets, the benchmark indices fluctuated between gains and losses today(9th Oct.2020) as RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das began the monetary policy address. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 50 points to 40,140 levels after earlier rising to 40,320 levels. The Nifty50 index, meanwhile, hovered around 11,850-mark. Tata Steel (up 2%), Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, TCS and Reliance Industries slipped 0.7 percent, each. Besides, Lakshmi Vilas Bank surged 15 percent after the bank received an indicative non-binding offer from the Clix Group. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were trading 0.3 percent, each. Five companies including Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Steel Strips Wheels are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 400 points to 40,300 levels and the Nifty testing the 11,850-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 400 points to 40,300 levels and the Nifty testing the 11,850-mark

Thursday, October 8, 2020

The markets in India started today's(8th October 2020) session on a strong footing, up 1 per cent, with major contribution from IT stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 400 points to 40,300 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,850-mark. TCS gained 4 per cent after exceeding analysts' expectations on all fronts in its September quarter earnings. Wipro was also up 4 per cent after announcing that it will consider share buyback programme. Besides, Infosys and Tech Mahindra also gained 3 per cent and 2 per cent each, respectively. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty IT index, up 3 per cent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap index were both trading half a per cent higher. seven companies including 5paisa Capital, GM Breweries, and Prabhat Dairy are scheduled to announce their September quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 80 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty hovered below the 11,650-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 80 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty hovered below the 11,650-mark

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

The markets in India opened flat with a negative bias today(7th October 2020), amid mixed cues from other Asian markets. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex dipped 80 points at 39,500 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered below the 11,650-mark. Bajaj Finance dipped 3 percent and was the top Sensex drag after it gave a business update for the quarter ended September 2020. Besides, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Finserv also slipped 2 percent each. On the other hand, Reliance Industries gained 1 percent after announcing that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority would invest Rs 5,512 crore into Reliance Retail Ventures for a 1.2-per cent stake. TCS was also trading 1 percent higher ahead of its September quarter results announcement. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, led by the Nifty Private Bank index, down 1 percent. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points to 39,270 levels and the Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 300 points to 39,270 levels and the Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 mark

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Markets in India rose over half a percent in today's(6th October 2020) early deals, on firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 300 points to 39,270 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,600 marks. HDFC and IndusInd Bank gained 5 percent and 3 percent, respectively, after posting business updates. Meanwhile, Tata Motors also ticked up 3 percent as Jaguar Land Rover reported a 50 percent growth in September quarter sales at 1.13 lakh vehicles on a sequential basis. Britannia Industries gained 1 percent after its board has approved a bonus debenture issue and dividend. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.5 percent. In the broader market, the S&P MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.7 percent and 0.6 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 400 points to 39,140 levels and the Nifty topped the 11,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 400 points to 39,140 levels and the Nifty topped the 11,500-mark

Monday, October 5, 2020

The markets in India were trading firm, in line with Asian indices, today(5th Oct.2020) on reports that US President Donald Trump could return to the White House today after responding well to Covid-19 treatment. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 400 points, 1 percent, to 39,140 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,500-mark. TCS and IndusInd Bank (up 5%) were the top Sensex gainers. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty IT index, up 1.7 percent. Meanwhile, the volatility index, India VIX, shot up 6 percent. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading half a percent higher, each. One of the largest retail broking houses, Angel Broking, will debut at the bourses today. The issue price is fixed at Rs 306 per share, the higher end of the price band. The IPO was oversubscribed nearly four times.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 38,500 levels, and the Nifty topped the 11,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 400 points to 38,500 levels, and the Nifty topped the 11,350-mark

Thursday, October 1, 2020

The markets in India shot up 1 percent today(1st October 2020), on the back of favourable global cues. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 400 points to 38,500 levels, and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,350-mark. Bajaj Auto and IndusInd Bank (up 3%) were the top Sensex gainers, followed by Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finserv (all up 2%). Reliance Industries gained 1 percent after the company announced that US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore in Reliance Retail. PVR and Inox Leisure zoomed 15 and 17 percent, respectively, after the central government allowed the reopening of cinema halls, theatres, and multiplexes with effect from October 15 with a maximum of 50 percent capacity. Besides, ONGC and Oil India dipped 3 percent each after the government cut natural gas prices cut by 25 percent. Read more

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

Serum Institute to make 200 mn Covid vaccines in 2021

Serum Institute to make 200 mn Covid vaccines in 2021

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

India registered 70,589 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total caseload to 6,145,291. The death toll now stands at 96,351. The Union Health Ministry has launched a web portal that will provide all important information on coronavirus, vaccine development, ongoing clinical trials, and progress made in this area locally and globally. The "vaccine web portal" and the ''National Clinical Registry for Covid-19'' have been developed by ICMR. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare yesterday (28th Sept.2020) said that the first vaccine in India will most likely be available by early 2021. The WHO and its leading partners have agreed to roll out 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for the coronavirus to help lower- and middle-income countries make up ground in a testing gap with richer countries - even if it's not fully funded yet. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 90 points higher at 38,069 levels and the Nifty hovering around 11,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 90 points higher at 38,069 levels and the Nifty hovering around 11,250-mark

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias today(29th Sept.2020), on the back of firm cues from the main Wall Street indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading nearly 90 points higher at 38,069 levels and the Nifty50 index was hovering around the 11,250-mark. TCS, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Powergrid dipped 1 percent in early deals. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was trading at 14,738.75, up 0.12 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap was trading at 14,860, down 0.02 percent.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 37,740 levels and Nifty topped the 11,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 37,740 levels and Nifty topped the 11,100-mark

Monday, September 28, 2020

The equity markets in India gained nearly one per cent today(28th Sept.2020), tracking positive cues from other Asian markets, ahead of the Supreme Court hearing in the loan moratorium and interest waiver case. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 350 points to 37,740 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,100-mark. ONGC (up 4%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Bajaj Finance (up 3%), NTPC, Axis Bank, and Larsen & Toubro (all up 2%). Meanwhile, Lakshmi Vilas Bank slipped 5 percent after a large section of the bank's shareholders voted against the reappointment of the managing director and chief executive, as well as seven directors and auditors, at the recent AGM. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1.8 percent. The broader indices, meanwhile, outperformed the benchmark indices, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading over 1 per cent higher, 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 36,910 levels, and the Nifty topped the 10,900-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 350 points to 36,910 levels, and the Nifty topped the 10,900-mark

Friday, September 25, 2020

In Indian markets, benchmark indices gained 1 percent in today's(25th Sept.2020) opening deals, following similar trends in Asian indices. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 350 points to 36,910 levels, and the Nifty50 index topped the 10,900-mark. IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, and TCS (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 2 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were also trading 1 percent higher, each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 570 points to 37,090 levels and the Nifty slipped below 11,000 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 570 points to 37,090 levels and the Nifty slipped below 11,000 level

Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Indian markets started the expiry day of September(24th Sept.2020), derivative series on a feeble note, plunging over one percent, on the back of subdued global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 570 points to 37,090 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the psychological level of 11,000. Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Tata Steel, and IndusInd Bank, all slipped over 2 percent and were the top Sensex laggards. All the Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, with Nifty IT and Nifty Metal indexes, down 2 percent each, taking the biggest hit. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 1.75 percent and 1.9 percent lower, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 340 points at 38,080 levels and the Nity testing the 11,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 340 points at 38,080 levels and the Nity testing the 11,250-mark

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Equity markets in India rose half a percent today(23rd Asept.2020), tracking the overnight gains on the major Wall Street indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 340 points at 38,080 levels and the Nity50 index was testing the 11,250-mark. Reliance Industries gained 2 percent after the company announced that KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore for a 1.28 percent stake in Reliance Retail. The stock was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Infosys, Maruti, and IndusInd Bank (all up 1%). All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Metal index, were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Private Bank index, up 0.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.7 percent and 1.2 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,850 and Nifty holding the 11,500-level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,850 and Nifty holding the 11,500-level

Monday, September 21, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices were started the expiry week of the September series derivative contracts on a flat note, tracking similar trends from the other Asian markets today(21st Sept.2020) The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,850 and the Nifty50 index was holding the 11,500-level. Tech stocks were the top gainers in the Sensex pack, led by HCL Tech (up 4%). TCS, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys were also up 1 percent each. The trend among the Nifty sectoral indices were largely negative, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, down half a percent. On the other hand, the Nifty Pharma index was trading 1 percent higher. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was trading flat while the SmallCap index was up 0.5 percent. Route Mobile will debut at the bourses today after the finalisation of the issue price at Rs 350 per share. The issue was subscribed over 73 times and is expected to list at a premium of 50-60 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 184 points to 39,120 levels and the Nifty fell below the 11,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 184 points to 39,120 levels and the Nifty fell below the 11,600-mark

Thursday, September 17, 2020

The equity markets in India slipped half a percent today(17th Sept.2020) in tune with the losses in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 184 points to 39,120 levels and the Nifty50 index fell below the 11,600-mark. ICICI Bank, TCS, and IndusInd Bank were all trading 1 percent lower in early deals. On the other hand, ONGC was up 1 percent. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, led by the Nifty Bank index, down 1 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading flat. IT services firm Happiest Minds Technologies will make stock market debut today. The Rs 702-crore initial public offering of Happiest Minds Technologies garnered massive responses from investors as it was subscribed to a whopping 151 times.

MARKET UPDATE:Indices flat;Sensex at 39,090 levels, and Nifty at 11,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Indices flat;Sensex at 39,090 levels, and Nifty at 11,500-mark

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The equity markets in India today (16th Sept.2020) were trading flat with a positive bias, tracking mixed cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex added 50 points at 39,090 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,500-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, and Bajaj Auto (all up 3%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, State Bank of India and Axis Bank were trading half a percent lower. Aurobindo Pharma rose 4 percent in early deals after the company announced its collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to develop vaccines to protect against Covid-19. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely positive, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 0.7 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.4 percent higher, each.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,820 levels, and Nifty at 11,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,820 levels, and Nifty at 11,450-mark

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The equity markets in India climbed off the day's top to trade flat with a positive bias today(15th Sept.2020). The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,820 levels, after rising as high as 39,013 levels intra-day. The Nifty50 index was, meanwhile, holding the 11,450-mark. Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance (both up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers, followed by NTPC, ICICI Bank, and Tata Steel (all up 1%). The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Pharma index, up 2 percent. The broader market, meanwhile, continued to outperform the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.8 percent and 1 percent higher, respectively. Six hundred and forty-two companies including Vedanta, SpiceJet, and Future Enterprises are scheduled to announce their earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 335 points at 39,190 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,550-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 335 points at 39,190 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,550-mark

Monday, September 14, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading firm today(14th Sept.2020), with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over half a percent. Meanwhile, the broader indices outperformed their benchmark peers after the Sebi tweaked rules for multi-cap mutual funds. According to the new norms, multi-cap funds must hold at least 75 percent of their assets in equities with 25 percent each in large, medium, and smaller companies. Consequently, the S&P BSE MidCap index rose 1.18 percent while the S&P BSE SmallCap was up 2 percent. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE was up 335 points at 39,190 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,550-mark. HCL Tech (4 percent) gained the most after the company raised its guidance. Besides, Reliance Industries (up 1 percent) hit a fresh all-time high. The HDFC twins and IndusInd Bank were also trading 1 percent higher. The Nifty sectoral indices were all trading in the green, led by Nifty IT and Nifty Private Bank indexes, both up 1 percent. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile session-Sensex hovered around 38,760 points and the Nifty gave up the 11,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile session-Sensex hovered around 38,760 points and the Nifty gave up the 11,450-mark

Friday, September 11, 2020

In Indian equity markets, the benchmark indices slipped into the red zone after giving up their modest opening gains in today's(11th Sept.2020) volatile session. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,760 points after falling around 150 points from the opening highs. The Nifty50 index also gave up the 11,450-mark. Titan, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and State Bank of India (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Reliance Industries slipped 0.9 percent after the company called the reports about Amazon's interest in Reliance Retail 'speculative'. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 0.9 percent. In the broader market, both the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading half a percent higher. One hundred and four companies including IRCTC, BHEL, and Adani Green are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slid 300 points to 38,060 levels and the Nifty gave up the 11,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slid 300 points to 38,060 levels and the Nifty gave up the 11,250-mark

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Indian equity markets were dragged by over half a percent lower today(9th ASept.2020) mainly due to weak global cues, concerns over India-China tensions, and unwelcome news on the COVID front. The S&P BSE Sensex slid 300 points to 38,060 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the 11,250-mark. ONGC and Tata Steel (both down 3 percent) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Reliance Industries rose 1 percent after announcing that Silver Lake would invest Rs 7,500 crore in Reliance Retail. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca Pharma tumbled 12 percent after the company "voluntarily paused" a randomized clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine in what it called a routine action after a volunteer developed an unexplained illness. IRCTC shares also slid 4 percent in early deals after the company said the government plans to sell about 15-20 percent stake via offer for sale (OFS) and would like to complete the transaction in a minimum number of tranches. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,400 levels;Nifty around 11,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,400 levels;Nifty around 11,350-mark

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The equity markets in India fluctuated between minor gains and losses today (7th sept.2020) despite firm cues from Asian indices as investors turned cautious on geopolitical concerns. According to reports, incidents of firing were reported overnight on the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh sector where troops of India and China have been engaged in a stand-off for over three months. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,400 levels, and the Nifty50 index was around the 11,350 mark. Powergrid (down 1%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Nestle, Titan, and HDFC (all down over half a percent). Bharat Dynamics plunged 12 percent as the government is set to sell a 15 percent stake in the defense company through an offer for sale today and tomorrow at a floor price of Rs 330 per share. The trend among the Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down half a percent, leading the list of losers. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile session;Sensex down by 200 points around 38,150 levels;Nifty near 11,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile session;Sensex down by 200 points around 38,150 levels;Nifty near 11,300-mark

Monday, September 7, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading lower in today's (7th sept.2020) volatile session, with financials and FMCG stocks pressuring the benchmark indices. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,150 levels, down 200 points, and the Nifty50 index was near the 11,300-mark. Titan, IndusInd Bank, and Maruti (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra dipped 2 percent. Vodafone Idea surged 10 percent ahead of the company's strategic announcement today. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed, with the Nifty Bank index, down 0.5 percent, leading the list of losers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading half a percent higher, each. Fifty-two companies are expected to report their earnings including CG Power, General Insurance Corporation of India, and Parag Milk Foods.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex tanks 450 pts, Nifty below 11,400

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex tanks 450 pts, Nifty below 11,400

Friday, September 4, 2020

The equity markets in India today(4th September 2020), in tune with the overnight plunge in the US markets, were trading over one percent lower amid across-the-board selling. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 456 points, or 1.17 percent, to 38,560 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the psychological level of 11,400. ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and IndusInd Bank, all cracked 2 percent each and were the top Sensex losers. All 30 constituents of Sensex were trading in the red. All the Nifty sectoral indices were painted red, led by the Nifty Bank index which fell 2.5 percent. The broader markets mirrored the losses in the benchmarks, with both the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading with nearly one and a half percent cut. Sixty-eight companies including Nalco, Future Retail, and Jubilant Life Sciences, are scheduled to announce their June quarter earnings today.

Aviation stocks rise as Govt allows airline to operate at 60% capacity

Aviation stocks rise as Govt allows airline to operate at 60% capacity

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Shares of two listed aviation companies - InterGlobe Aviation and SpiceJet – rallied up to 5 % on the BSE on Thursday after the government allowed domestic airlines to increase flights up to 60 per cent of their total capacity. Shares of IndiGo jumped to trade at Rs 1,306 per share and SpiceJet, the other private listed carrier was trading at a high of Rs 53.7 per share. Up till now, airlines were operating at 45 per cent of their pre-COVID level capacity. Indian airlines resumed domestic operations from May 25 after being grounded for two months due to the lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Air travel was the safest mode of transport due to its controlled access and complete traceability at departure, transit, and arrival."While this move is sentimentally positive for airline companies, we believe that demand will remain muted in the near future and is expected to pick up post the festive season and maintain a neutral rating on the sector," said Angel Broking. Read more

India's Q2- 2020 GDP growth most affected among G-20 countries

India's Q2- 2020 GDP growth most affected among G-20 countries

Thursday, September 3, 2020

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath yesterday(2nd Sept.2020) tweeted a graph suggesting India's gross domestic product (GDP) may have shrunk the most among G-20 countries in the April-June quarter, at 25.6%, when compared with the previous quarter. In her tweet, accompanying the graph, Gopinath said, “In #GreatLockdown Q2 (June quarter) 2020 GDP growth at historical lows. The graph puts G20 growth numbers on a comparable scale, quarter-on-quarter non-annualised. Should expect rebounds in Q3 (September quarter) but 2020 overall will see major contractions. China recovers strongly in Q2 after a collapse in Q1 (March quarter)." The chart shows all countries except China registering GDP contraction. While China's economy is shown to have expanded by a robust 12.3 percent over the March quarter on a non-annualised basis, the UK is the most affected after India, with a GDP contraction of 20.4 percent. The US economy is shown to have shrunk 9.1 percent on a quarterly basis. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 70 points to 39,150 levels and the Nifty testing 11,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 70 points to 39,150 levels and the Nifty testing 11,600-mark

Thursday, September 3, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias today(3rd September 2020), amid favourable cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 70 points, or 0.18 percent, to 39,150 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,600-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank slipped 1 percent each. Among other individual stocks, aviation stocks were flying high after the central government permitted Indian airlines to increase the number of passenger flights to 60 percent of their pre-COVID capacity. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading half a percent higher, each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,870 levels and the Nifty trading near 11,490-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 38,870 levels and the Nifty trading near 11,490-mark

Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading flat on today(2nd September 2020). Among the benchmark indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,870 levels and the Nifty50 index was trading near 11,490-mark. ONGC gained over 2 percent after the announcement of its June quarter results and was the top Sensex gainer in the early deals. UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Steel (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. On the other hand, Bajaj Auto and Kotak Mahindra Bank dipped 1 percent each. Shares of Vodafone Idea leaped 14 percent after the company announced a board meeting on September 4 to consider fundraising. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 0.9 percent, being the major drag. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was trading 0.7 percent higher and the SmallCap index was ruling 1 percent up. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 450 points to reclaim 39,000-level and Nifty testing the 11,500-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 450 points to reclaim 39,000-level and Nifty testing the 11,500-mark

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The historic fall in Q1 GDP growth did not dampen the sentiment of investors who sent the benchmark indices near a percent higher in today's (1st September 2020) early deals ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on AGR. The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 350 points, or 0.92 percent, and reclaimed the 39,000-level and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,500-mark. IndusInd Bank (up 4%), Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Bajaj Finance (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, ONGC dipped 3 percent. The Supreme court is set to deliver decisions on three key issues: the tenure for staggered payment of AGR dues, whether or not Reliance Jio has to pay the hefty AGR dues bill of Rcom, and Bharti Airtel, that of Aircel and Videocon. And three, whether banks can, as creditors, transfer spectrum to a new buyer under IBC, without first taking cognizance of the dues of the government. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 400 points to 39,870 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,780 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 400 points to 39,870 levels and Nifty hovered around 11,780 levels

Monday, August 31, 2020

Equity markets in India today(31st August 2020) gained one percent in early deals, lifted by financials, ahead of the release of Q1 GDP data later in the day. Among the benchmark indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading 400 points higher at 39,870 levels after briefly reclaiming the psychological level of 40,000, earlier in the session. The Nifty50 index hovered around 11,780 levels. IndusInd Bank (up 5%, Axis Bank, ONGC, and HDFC Bank (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel dipped 1 percent. Reliance Industries rose 2 percent and Future Retail surged as much as 20 percent after Reliance Industries announced the acquisition of retail & wholesale business and the logistics & warehousing business of the Future Group. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.5 percent. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 220 points at 39,334 levels and Nifty topped the 11,600-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 220 points at 39,334 levels and Nifty topped the 11,600-mark

Friday, August 28, 2020

Equity markets in India today(28th August 2020) were trading firm, up to half a percent, on the first day of the September F&O series, with financials contributing majorly to the gains. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 220 points up at 39,334 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,600-mark. Axis Bank (up 4%) and Larsen & Toubro (up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. GMR Infra shot up 10 percent after the company said the Group would separately list its airport business. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 2 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap was trading 0.8 percent higher and the SmallCap index was up 0.4 percent. Eighty-one companies, including Khadi India, and Archies, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

Indian equities may continue to rise in anticipation of the ensuing recovery

Indian equities may continue to rise in anticipation of the ensuing recovery

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Reduced pessimism around Covid-19, Global stimulus, and significant reform expectation from the Indian government is keeping Indian market sentiments positive. Many of the concerns around banking, real estate, and the economy itself, should sort themselves out over the next 24 months. Notwithstanding the usual market gyrations, Indian equities may continue to rise in anticipation of the ensuing recovery. Investors must use this opportunity to build a high-quality portfolio for the next big upcycle. The following are a few stocks that may perform well in this direction as per Amar Ambani, Partner and Head of Research, Yes Securities ( Source: Economic Times). Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 39,260 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 39,260 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 level

Thursday, August 27, 2020

The markets in India today(27th August 2020) rose half a percent ahead of the expiry of the August series derivative contracts. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 200 points at 39,260 levels, and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the crucial psychological level of 11,600. IndusInd Bank (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC (up 1%). Hindustan Aeronautics tanked 11 percent in early deals after the company said that the government plans to sell as much as 15 percent stake in the company through a public offering of shares. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 0.9 percent. The broader markets tracked the benchmarks' gain, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.6 percent higher, each. Fifty-one companies including NMDC and Avanti Feeds are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex flat, Nifty around 11,500

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex flat, Nifty around 11,500

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The markets in India today(26th August 2020) were trading flat with a positive bias, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE gained 72 points at 38,910 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,500-mark. Bajaj Auto (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by PowerGrid, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv (all up 2% each). On the other hand, Bharti Airtel dipped 1 percent in early deals. Can Fin Homes surged 8 percent after announcing its June quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 1.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap as well as the SmallCap index were both up 0.5 percent each. Thirty-one companies, including Indraprastha Gas and Gillette India, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Indices at 6-month high;Sensex up 166 pts to 38,960 levels, Nifty reclaimed 11,500-level

MARKET UPDATE:Indices at 6-month high;Sensex up 166 pts to 38,960 levels, Nifty reclaimed 11,500-level

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The markets in India today(25th August 2020) rose half a percent to the highest level in the last six months, due to firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 166 points, or 0.43 percent, at 38,960 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 11,500. IndusInd Bank (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and Asian Paints (all up 1%). Max Financial Services surged 10 percent after Axis Bank said it has reduced the size of the stake that it plans to buy in Max Life Insurance to 17 percent from 29 percent. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty IT index, were trading in the green, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1 percent. The broader markets, once again, outperformed the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.7 and 0.8 percent higher, respectively. Seventy-six companies including Can Fin Homes, Atul Auto are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 206 pts to 38,640 levels, Nifty topped 11,400-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 206 pts to 38,640 levels, Nifty topped 11,400-mark

Monday, August 24, 2020

The markets in India climbed half a percent today(24th August 2020), lifted mainly by financials. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 206 points, or 0.5 percent, to 38,640 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,400-mark. Kotak Mahindra Bank gained the most 2 percent, followed by HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and State Bank of India (all up 1 percent each). On the stock-specific front, Gautam Adani-led Adani Group gained 3 percent as it is set to acquire a 74 percent stake in Mumbai International Airport with the current operator settling its disputes with its minority partner and exiting the venture. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.4 percent. The broader markets continued their outperformance with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes ruling 0.6 percent and 1 percent higher, respectively. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 312 pts to 38,530 levels, Nifty reclaimed the 11,400-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 312 pts to 38,530 levels, Nifty reclaimed the 11,400-mark

Friday, August 21, 2020

The markets in India rose over half a percent today(21st August 2020), following the firm trend in the Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 312 points, or 0.82 percent, to 38,530 levels, and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,400-mark. PowerGrid (up 3%), NTPC, and SBI (both up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Among other individual stocks, GMM Pfaudler surged over 8 percent in early deals after it said it has acquired a 54 percent stake in its parent firm Pfaudler Group for a consideration of around $27.4 million. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.6 percent. Meanwhile, the broader markets kept up their outperformance, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes both trading over 1 percent higher. Fifty-one companies including PNB, Indiabulls Housing Finance, and Union Bank of India, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 250 pts, Nifty hovered around 11,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 250 pts, Nifty hovered around 11,300-mark

Thursday, August 20, 2020

The equity markets in India languished in today's late morning session, with financials dragging the indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 278 points, or 0.72 percent, lower at 38,340 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,300-mark. ICICI Bank, down 2%, was the top Sensex loser, followed by IndusInd Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and ONBC (all down over 1%). On the other hand, IT stocks -- TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech -- were among the few Sensex stocks trading in the green. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely in the red, with the Nifty Bank, Nifty Financials, and Nifty Metal indexes all trading over 1 percent lower. The broader market, however, quickly erased the opening losses. The S&P BSE MidCap index turned flat while the SmallCap index inched into the green. Read more

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

CSB Bank reports 174% YoY jump in Q1 profit at Rs 53.5 cr

CSB Bank reports 174% YoY jump in Q1 profit at Rs 53.5 cr

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Shares of CSB Bank gained 14.4 per cent to Rs 227.85 per share on the BSE on Wednesday after the bank reported a net profit of 53.56 crores in June quarter of FY21which grew 174.1 per cent on a yearly basis as against Rs 19.54 crore in Q1FY20.In the March quarter of FY20, the bank had incurred a net loss of Rs 59.68 crore.CSB Bank said its interest income rose 18.90 per cent YoY to Rs 422.60 crore from Rs 355.42 crore. The bank's operating profit before provisions and contingencies stood at Rs 129,09 crore, clocking a growth of 222 per cent YoY. Provision of the bank has also increased from over five-fold to Rs 57.53 crore Q1FY21, as against Rs 10.07 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, Out of which Rs 13.76 crore were for bad loans. In the March quarter, the same stood at Rs 84.32 crore. Read more

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 227 pts, Nifty hovered around 11,450-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 227 pts, Nifty hovered around 11,450-mark

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading half a percent higher today(19th August 2020), lifted by gains in some heavyweight stocks. The S7p BSE Sensex rose 227 points, or 0.6 percent, to 38,740 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around the 11,450-mark. SBI (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ICICI Bank and Larsen & Toubro (both up 1%). Reliance Industries also climbed 1 percent in early deals after announcing the acquisition of a majority equity stake in online pharmacy delivery startup Netmeds for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 620 crore. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.9 percent. The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices in early deals, with the S&P BSE Midcap and Small Cap indices trading 0.8 percent higher. Thirty-two companies including CSB Bank, Muthoot Finance, are scheduled to announce their June quarter earnings today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 200 pts, Nifty tops 11,300

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 200 pts, Nifty tops 11,300

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading half a percent higher today(18th August 2020), helped majorly by heavyweight Reliance Industries. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 213 points higher at 38,260 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,300-mark. Reliance Industries (up 1.9 percent) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ONGC, NTPC, and ICICI Bank (all up 1% each). On the other hand, HDFC Bank dipped 1 percent in early deals after US-based Rosen Law Firm said it plans to investigate potential securities claims against the bank following allegations of sharing "materially misleading business information" with investors. Bandhan Bank also gained 2 percent after the RBI lifted the restrictions imposed on the remuneration of the bank's MD & CEO. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by Nifty Financial Services, up 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market-Sensex 77 points down at 37,800 levels and Nifty slipped below 11,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile market-Sensex 77 points down at 37,800 levels and Nifty slipped below 11,200-mark

Monday, August 17, 2020

The equity markets in India erased their opening gains and were trading flat with negative bias today(17th August 2020), following the mixed trend in Asian indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 77 points lower at 37,800 levels after rising as high as 38,119 in the opening deals. The broader Nifty50 index also slipped below the 11,200-mark. NTPC, Larsen & Tourbo, Titan, and Tech Mahindra (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Reliance Industries and Axis Bank dipped over 2 percent each. Meanwhile, Glenmark Pharma surged as much as 7 percent after posting an over two-fold increase in consolidated net profit in June 2020 quarter. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. Thirty-seven companies, including Can Fin Homes, Petronet LNG, and Suven Pharmaceuticals, are set to report their quarterly earnings today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 152 points at 38,460 levels and the Nifty hovered around the 11,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 152 points at 38,460 levels and the Nifty hovered around the 11,350-mark

Friday, August 14, 2020

The equity market in India edged up half a percent today(14th August 2020) ahead of the SC hearing on telcos' AGR dues later in the day. The S&P BSE Sensex added 152 points at 38,460 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around the 11,350-mark. Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, and Sun Pharma (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, Eicher Motors slipped over 2 percent in early deals after posting a net loss of Rs 55 crore in the June quarter results (Q1FY21). Hero MotoCorp was also trading lower after reporting a 95 percent YoY dip in Q1 net profit. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading largely in the green, led by the Nifty Pharma index, up 0.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.12 and 0.58 percent higher, respectively. 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

Tata Power shares rally 9 per cent after Q1 result and on merger proposal

Tata Power shares rally 9 per cent after Q1 result and on merger proposal

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Tata Power shares surged as much as 9 per cent to Rs 57.9 on the BSE on Thursday after the firm reported a 10 per cent on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 268 crore in the April-June quarter on the back of reduced expenses. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 243 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year. Revenue from operations fell 16.9 per cent YoY to Rs 6,453 crore in the first quarter of FY21Its consolidated profit before tax (PBT) and exceptional items for the June quarter dipped 31 per cent to Rs 480 crore, as against Rs 605 crore PBT posted in Q1FY20.In a span of three months, Tata Power share price has rallied 114 per cent from Rs 27 apiece to Rs 57.85. The company also announced its three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd (CGPL), Tata Power Solar Systems (TPSSL) and Af-Taab Investment Company (Af-Taab) are proposed to be merged with the parent company for greater synergies in the financing, compliance, and oversight. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 120 points at 38,490 levels and the Nifty at 11,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 120 points at 38,490 levels and the Nifty at 11,350-mark

Thursday, August 13, 2020

The equity market in India was trading with slim gains on Thursday, lifted primarily by metal stocks. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 120 points at 38,490 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,350 marks. TCS, SBI, and Tech Mahindra (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel dipped over 4 percent in early deals. Aurobindo Pharma also fell 4 percent despite reporting a 22.8 percent YoY rise in consolidated profit at Rs 780.7 crore in the June quarter. Indiabulls Group stocks gained after Sameer Gehlaut stepped down as the company's executive chairman with immediate effect. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely in the green, led by Nifty Metal index, up 2 percent, The broader indices outperformed their benchmark peers with the S&P BSE MidCap and the SmallCap index trading 0.8 percent higher each. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 260 points to 38,140 levels and the Nifty hovered around 11,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 260 points to 38,140 levels and the Nifty hovered around 11,250-mark

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The equity markets in India slid half a percent today(12th August 2020), weighed down by metals and financials. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 260 points to 38,140 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,250-mark. Bajaj Finance (down 2%), Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank (down 1%) were the top Sensex laggards. Besides, heavyweights HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries also slipped more than 1 percent each in early deals. The trend among NIfty sectoral indices was largely in the red, led by losses in the Nifty Metal index, down 1.4 percent. One thirty -seven companies, including Aurobindo Pharma, Ashok Leyland, and Tata Power are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 338 points to 38,520 levels and Nifty topped the 11,350-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed 338 points to 38,520 levels and Nifty topped the 11,350-mark

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

The equity markets in India India rose over half a percent today(11th August 2020), in line with a strong trend in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE climbed 338 points to 38,520 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,350-mark. ICICI Bank gained 2 percent after the bank launched its qualified institutional placement (QIP), setting the floor price at Rs 351.36 per share. Besides, Axis Bank and Tata Steel (both up 2%) were among the other top gainers. On the other hand, Titan slipped over 3 percent after the announcement of its June quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 2 percent. Today, 90 companies, including RITES, Motherson Sumi, and Metropolis Healthcare, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 300 points to 38,340 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,300 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 300 points to 38,340 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,300 mark

Monday, August 10, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading half a percent higher today(10th August 2020), lifted mainly by pharma stocks. Among the benchmark indices, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 300 points to 38,340 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,300 marks. Larsen & Toubro and Mahindra & Mahindra gained 3 percent each in early deals and were the top Sensex gainers. Meanwhile, Divi's Laboratories surged 15 percent after the announcement of its June quarter results. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Pharma index, up 2 percent. One hundred companies including Titan and Bank of Baroda are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty in the red-sensex at 38000 levels and Nifty gaveup 11,200-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty in the red-sensex at 38000 levels and Nifty gaveup 11,200-mark

Friday, August 7, 2020

The equity market in India was trading with slight cuts today (7th August 2020) amid mixed global cues. Among the benchmark indices, the S&P BSE Sensex dipped 30 points to around 38,000 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the 11,200-mark. HCL Tech, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank (all down over 1%) were the top Sensex laggards while ONGC gained 1 percent. Vodafone Idea slid as much as 7 percent after reporting a sharp rise in its losses to Rs 25,460 crore for the June quarter of FY21 while HPCL's stock gained 4 percent after the company reported a 157 percent jump in its June quarter net profit. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, with the Nifty Bank index, down 0.7 percent, leading the list of losers. On the other hand, the broader market outperformed their benchmark peers after changes in circuit limits for about 650 companies became effective today. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were both trading 0.7 percent higher. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 350 points and reclaims 38,000-mark and Nifty at 11,200 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 350 points and reclaims 38,000-mark and Nifty at 11,200 level

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Indian stock market was trading nearly a percent higher today(5th August 2020). The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was ruling 325 points or 0.86 percent, higher at 38,013 level. Tata Steel and Axis Bank, up 2.4 percent each, were the top gainers on the index, followed by gains in IndusInd Bank and Reliance Industries (up 2 percent each), and Bajaj Finance (1 percent). On the downside, only Power Grid and Nestle were trading as laggards on the 30-share index, down 1 percent each. The broader Nifty50, meanwhile, was inching towards 11,200-level, and was at 11,187 in early deals Sectorally, metal stocks surged higher amid positive global cues. The nifty Metal index was up 2 percent on the NSE, while Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices advanced 1 percent, each. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was at 13,984 level, up 0.92 percent. On the other hand, the S&P BSE SmallCap index was up 0.8 percent at 13,424 level.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slips 300 points aand Nifty below 11,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slips 300 points aand Nifty below 11,000-mark

Monday, August 3, 2020

Equity markets in India started the first trading session of August on a weak start, extending its consolidation phase from the previous week. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex tanked 290 points, or 0.77 percent, to trade at 37,317 levels in early deals amid selling in financial counters. IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, and HDFC Bank, down between 1.5 and 2 percent, were the top laggards on the Sensex index, followed by weakness in HDFC, Bajaj Finance, and Reliance Industries. On the upside, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, and M&M were the top gainers on the benchmark index on the back of healthy July auto sales figures. That apart, Bandhan Bank skid over 8 percent on the BSE after 356 million equity shares changed hands on the counter in a block deal. The broader Nifty50, meanwhile, was testing 11,000 level, down 73 points or 0.0.66 percent. 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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 263 points to hover around 38,334 levels, and Nifty around 11,270 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 263 points to hover around 38,334 levels, and Nifty around 11,270 level

Thursday, July 30, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading half a percent higher today(30th July 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex added 263 points to hover around 38,334 levels and the Nifty50 index was trading around 11,270 levels. IT stocks-HCL Tech, TCS, and Infosys-rose over 1 percent. Bharti Airtel gained 2 percent after posting a 15 percent growth in Q1 revenue. while InterGlobe Aviation slipped 4 percent before recouping losses after posting its biggest-ever quarterly loss. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty IT index, up 1 percent. Four hundred and three companies, including Reliance Industries, HDFC, and Dabur India, are slated to report their quarterly earnings today. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile start: Sensex slipped 100 points to 38,400 levels, and Nifty slipped below 11,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Volatile start: Sensex slipped 100 points to 38,400 levels, and Nifty slipped below 11,300-mark

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

The equity market in India had a volatile start today on the back of mixed cues in Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 100 points to 38,400 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 11,300-mark. IndusInd Bank surged as much as 7 percent after the bank got approval to raise Rs 3,288 crore through preferential issue of fully paid-up shares. Besides, YES Bank also rose 3 percent higher after the announcement of its June quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.6 percent. One hundred and eighty companies are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today. Analysts expect Bharti Airtel to post a loss of as much as Rs 318.9 crore as compared to Rs 5,236.9 crore loss reported in Q4FY20. Revenue growth for the quarter, however, is likely to remain flat with India's non-wireless revenues traction remaining robust. Read more

Indian IT firms go aggressive in mergers and acquisitions

Indian IT firms go aggressive in mergers and acquisitions

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The top four Indian IT firms have a cash reserve of close to $15 billion. Market leader Tata Consultancy Services has around $5.9 billion, while it is around $3.6 billion for Infosys. Wipro is sitting on close to $3.4 billion, while HCL Technologies has $1.75 billion. As growth slows owing to the pandemic, these cash-rich tier-I IT services companies are pursuing organic growth, including acquisition, indicating a change in capital allocation policies. Apart from mergers and acquisitions (M&As), even large rebadging deals (outsourcing work while reducing employee strength) and buying out captives of global firms are part of these initiatives. This is being done to drive revenue growth at a time most firms posted a revenue decline in sequential terms in Q1 of FY21, which is traditionally considered to be a strong quarter for IT services companies. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 210 points at 38,140 levels, and Nifty above at 11,200 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up by 210 points at 38,140 levels, and Nifty above at 11,200 level

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Equity markets in India climbed higher today(28th July 2020), tracking gains from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 38,140 levels, up 210 points and the Nifty50 index was trading above the 11,200-mark. Tech Mahindra surged over 5 percent after its June quarter profit before tax rose 32.9 percent sequentially to Rs 1,283 crore. IndusInd Bank also gained over 2 percent ahead of its quarterly results. Meanwhile, YES Bank tanked another 10 percent in early deals. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was green, led by the Nifty IT index, up 1.3 percent. One hundred and thirty-two companies, including IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, and Nestle India, are scheduled to announce their results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Fluctuating market-Sensex at 38,100 levels, and Nifty holding at 11,200 level

MARKET UPDATE:Fluctuating market-Sensex at 38,100 levels, and Nifty holding at 11,200 level

Monday, July 27, 2020

Equity markets in India fluctuated between minor gains and losses today(27th July 2020) amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 38,100 levels while the Nifty50 index continued to hold the 11,200 level. Among individual stocks, HDFC Bank dipped over 2 percent after Managing Director Aditya Puri sold 95 percent of his shareholding in the bank valued at Rs 842.7 crore between July 21 and July 23. YES Bank tanked 10 percent after the over 12.5 billion new shares issued in the follow-on public offering commenced trading. Besides, Reliance Industries, TCS, and HCL Tech rose over 1 percent each and were the top Sensex gainers. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Bank index, down 1.3 percent, leading the list of losers. One hundred companies including Tech Mahindra, Marico, and Havells India are scheduled to announce their quarterly results today.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Indian markets trading with slim gains -Sensex rose 54 points to 37,920 levels, and Nifty at 11,150 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Indian markets trading with slim gains -Sensex rose 54 points to 37,920 levels, and Nifty at 11,150 levels

Thursday, July 23, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading with slim gains today(23rd July 2020), in line with the trends in Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 54 points to 37,920 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered above 11,150 levels. Asian Paints (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer. Larsen & Toubro was also trading over 1 percent higher after announcing its June quarter results. ICICI Securities also rose as much as 7 percent following the announcement of its quarterly results. Meanwhile, YES Bank hit a 20 percent lower circuit at Rs 14.60 on the BSE. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed, with the Nifty Metal index, up 0.7 percent, leading the list of gainers. Specialty chemical company Rossari Biotech will get listed at the bourses today. The public issue, which consists of a fresh issue of Rs 50 crore and an offer for sale of 1.05 crore shares by promoters, saw a massive subscription of 79.37 times backed by QIB and non-institutional investors. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:Indian market volatile-Sensex slipped 70 points to 37,861 level, and Nifty at 11,144 level down 18 points

MARKET UPDATE:Indian market volatile-Sensex slipped 70 points to 37,861 level, and Nifty at 11,144 level down 18 points

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex slipped around 70 points, or 0.18 percent, to trade at 37,861 level, after hitting a high of 38,199 in the opening deals. Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and ICICI Bank were the top gainers on the 30 shares index, while Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Finance were the top drags. Individually, Axis Bank leaped 6 percent after the lender's logged strong net interest income (NII) growth, controlled opex, and sequential decline in provisions. Besides, outstanding funded BB & below pool declined slightly to Rs 6,420 crore while the moratorium book plummeted to 9.7 percent, which eased concerns on the asset quality outlook. On the downside, HUL slipped 2 percent to Rs 2,277 on the BSE on profit booking post the FMCG major's June quarter result. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex aup 400 points to 37,856 levelels, and Nifty 112.5 points up at 11,135 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex aup 400 points to 37,856 levelels, and Nifty 112.5 points up at 11,135 levels

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note today(21st July 2020) amid across-the-board buying and firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was ruling over 400 points or over 1 percent higher at 37,856 levels while the NSE's Nifty50 was trading 112.5 points or 1 percent higher at 11,135 points. Among individual stocks, ICICI Bank was up 2.6 percent and was the top gainer on the Sensex, followed by Power Grid and Ultratech Cement. FMCG major HUL was trading nearly 0.5 percent higher at Rs 2,341.35 ahead of its June quarter numbers later in the day. On the sectoral front, all the indices on the NSE were trading in the green. Nifty PSU Bank was up over 2 percent at 1,472.40 levels. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index gained 0.78 percent higher at 13,761 levels while the S&P BSE SmallCap index was trading at 13,020, up 0.8 per cent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 360 points to 37,380 levelels, and Nifty surpassed the crucial 11,000-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex advanced 360 points to 37,380 levelels, and Nifty surpassed the crucial 11,000-mark

Monday, July 20, 2020

In Indian markets, bulls kept their hold on the benchmark indices today(20th July 2020) The frontline S&P BSE Sensex advanced 360 points, or 0.97 percent, to 37,380 level in the early deals with 20 out of 30 constituents trading in the green on the index. The broader Nifty50 index, on the other hand, surpassed the crucial 11,000-mark and hit a high of 11,013.90 level in the morning deals. Among individual stocks, HDFC Bank surged 3 percent to Rs 1,132 level after the bank's June quarter result came in line with Street expectations. That apart, parent company HDFC gained 1.5 percent on the Sensex. That apart, Vodafone Idea jumped 6 percent to Rs 9.4 apiece as it paid Rs 1,000 crore to the government over the weekend as part of its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose to 36,600 levels, and Nifty hovered around 10,800 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose to 36,600 levels, and Nifty hovered around 10,800 mark

Friday, July 17, 2020

The Equity market in India was trading higher in today's(17th July 2020) range-bound session, lifted by metals and auto stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 130 points to 36,610 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 10,800 levels. HCL Tech climbed as much as 2 percent after the announcement of its June quarter results. Britannia Industries also gained 2 percent ahead of the announcement of its quarterly results. Besides, Tata Steel, up 3 percent, was the top Sensex gainer. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1 percent. Thirty-two companies including Britannia Industries, and ICICI Lombard are scheduled to announce their quarterly results.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex around 36,050 levels, and Nifty hovered 10,600 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex, Nifty volatile;Sensex around 36,050 levels, and Nifty hovered 10,600 mark

Thursday, July 16, 2020

In Indian markets, benchmark indices erased the majority of the opening gains in a volatile start today(16th July 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex was trading near 36,050 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 10,600-mark. IT services major Infosys surged 10 percent after its June quarter results beat Street estimates with an 11.5 percent YoY rise in net profit at Rs 4,233 crore. Besides, other IT stocks also gained. HCL Tech, TCS, and Tech Mahindra climbed between 1 to 4 percent and were the top Sensex gainers. Twenty-two companies including Cyient and Bajaj Consumer Care are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 430 points,around 36,450 levels, and Nifty topped the 10,700 level

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 430 points,around 36,450 levels, and Nifty topped the 10,700 level

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

In Indian markets, today(15th July 2020)benchmark indices rose over one percent on the back of firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 36,450 levels, up 430 points, and the broader Nifty50 index topped the 10,700 level. Infosys gained 2 percent ahead of the announcement of its June quarter results later in the day. Besides, Reliance Industries was also trading one percent higher ahead of the company's 43rd Annual General Meeting which will be held via videoconferencing later in the day. Moreover, Wipro surged 10 percent in early deals after reporting better-than-expected quarterly numbers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty IT index, up 2 percent. Read more

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 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 415 points to 37,000 levels and the Nifty at crucial 10,800 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 415 points to 37,000 levels and the Nifty at crucial 10,800 mark

Monday, July 13, 2020

The equity market in India started the week today (13th July 2020) on a strong note and was trading one percent higher, on the back of firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 415 points and reclaimed the 37,000 levels and the Nifty50 index conquered the crucial 10,800-mark. Reliance Industries rose over 2 percent and hit a lifetime high on the BSE after it announced the sale of 0.15 percent stake in Jio Platforms to Qualcomm Ventures for Rs 730 crore. Besides, Tata Steel and Tech Mahindra also gained 2 percent each. Meanwhile, Avenue Supermarts tumbled 5 percent after the announcement of its June quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 1.8 percent. Eighteen companies including 5Paisa, India Home Loan, and MBL Infrastructures, are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex around 36,650; Nifty slipped below 10,800-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex around 36,650; Nifty slipped below 10,800-mark

Friday, July 10, 2020

The Indian markets were trading with slight cuts today (10th July 2020) after weak cues from global markets. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered at around 36,650 levels. IndusInd Bank (down 2%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Tech Mahindra and Mahindra & Mahindra (both down over 1%). TCS fluctuated between minor gains and losses after reporting a 13.8 percent YoY decline in its June quarter profits. The broader Nifty50 index also slipped below the crucial 10,800-mark. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the red, led by Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal indexes, both down 1 percent each. Forty-four companies, including IRCTC, Lakshmi Vilas Bank, SAIL are scheduled to announce their quarterly numbers.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 120 points to hover around 36,800; Nifty holds 10,800

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 120 points to hover around 36,800; Nifty holds 10,800

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading with slim gains today(8th July 2020), lifted by public sector banks and metals. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 120 points to 36,800 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 10,830-mark. IndusInd Bank (up 5%) gained the most among Sensex constituents, followed by Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra (both up 1%). As per media reports, US-based hedge fund Route One Investment Company is in talks to increase its stake in IndusInd Bank. Titan Company rose a little over 1 percent after giving a business update for the June quarter of FY21. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.5 percent. Twelve companies are slated to report their March quarter earnings today, while South Indian Bank is scheduled to report June quarter results.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 50 points to hover around 36,570; Nifty at 10,750 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 50 points to hover around 36,570; Nifty at 10,750 level

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The Indian benchmark indices were trading with slim gains today(7th July 2020), in line with the trends in the Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 50 points to 36,570 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered above 10,750 levels. Bajaj Finance rose 2 percent after announcing its June quarter (Q1FY21) business update. The stock was the top Sensex gainer. Among other individual stocks, Bajaj Auto and Infosys also climbed 2 percent each. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1%, leading the list of gainers. Twenty-four companies are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 250 points to hover around 36,280; Nifty at 10,700 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 250 points to hover around 36,280; Nifty at 10,700 level

Monday, July 6, 2020

In Indian markets the domestic benchmark indices rose half a percent today, mirroring similar gains in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 250 points to 36,280 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 10,700-mark. Among individual stocks, HDFC Bank climbed 3 percent on the BSE after the bank gave its first quarter (Q1FY21) business update. The stock was also the top Sensex gainer. Besides, IndusInd Bank (up 2%) and ITC and Bajaj Finance (both up 1%) also gained. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 1.9 percent. Thirty-five companies including NBCC are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 150 points to hover around 36,000; Nifty at 10,600 level

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 150 points to hover around 36,000; Nifty at 10,600 level

Friday, July 3, 2020

Benchmark indices climbed half a percent today(3rd July 2020), tracking similar trends in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 150 points to over 36,000 and the Nifty50 index topped the 10,600 level. Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank, and Powergrid (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Reliance Industries gained 1 percent after the company announced that Intel has invested Rs 1,894.5 crore in Reliance Jio for a 0.39 percent stake. Moreover, JB Chemicals rose 3 percent after it said global investment firm KKR will pick up a controlling stake of 54 percent in the company. Meanwhile, HDFC Life was also trading 3 percent higher as the company will replace Vedanta on Nifty with effect from July 31. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Pharma index, up 0.8 percent. Eighteen companies including Indiabulls Housing Finance are scheduled to announce their results today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 300 points to hover around 35,750; Nifty at 10,500 mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 300 points to hover around 35,750; Nifty at 10,500 mark

Thursday, July 2, 2020

In Indian markets today (2nd July 2020)the benchmark indices rose nearly one percent tracking gains from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 300 points at 35,750 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 10,500-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra, ONGC, and IndusInd Bank (all up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. Eveready Industries surged as much as 9 percent on the BSE after the announcement of its March quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty IT index, up 2 percent.

Indian IT services firms relying less on H1B visas

Indian IT services firms relying less on H1B visas

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The recent move by the Trump Administration to ban employment visas until December is unlikely to have any impact on Indian IT firms. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services data, the share of Indian companies among the top 10 visa recipients has dropped from 51 percent to 24 percent during the 2016-19 period. For the financial year 2019 ended September (immigration cycle), global technology firms were the major beneficiaries of the H1B visa programme. It allowed temporary migration of workers for a specific job in the US. Indian information technology (IT) services firms’ reliance on non-immigrant visas has been falling over the years as most companies pursue an aggressive localisation strategy. Apart from the large technology majors, even large financial institutions and retailers were the beneficiaries of this temporary work visa program.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 190 points to hover around 35,100; Nifty at 10,300 mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 190 points to hover around 35,100; Nifty at 10,300 mark

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

In India, domestic benchmark indices were trading half a percent higher on 1st July, the first day of the July-September quarter, in tune with the trend in the other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around the 35,100-mark, up 190 points, while the Nifty held the 10,300-level. ITC, Axis Bank, HDFC, and Reliance Industries (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank (down 3%) and NTPC (down 3%) were the top losers. Shares of ONGC declined 4 percent after the firm posted its first-ever quarterly loss. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Pharma index, down 0.6 percent, leading the list of losers. Six firms, including Eveready, are scheduled to report their March quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 180 points to hover around 35,120; Nifty testing the 10,400 mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 180 points to hover around 35,120; Nifty testing the 10,400 mark

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The equity market in India rose over half a percent today (30th June 2020), mirroring the trend in most Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 180 points to hover around 35,120 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 10,400 marks. Among individual stocks, Tata Steel climbed over 4 percent after the announcement of its March quarter results. The stock was the top Sensex gainer in the initial deals. Besides, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up over 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. Five hundred and ninety-six companies including, Vodafone Idea, ONGC, and Sail, are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slipped 240 points to 34,850-mark and Nifty slipped below the 10,300 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slipped 240 points to 34,850-mark and Nifty slipped below the 10,300 mark

Monday, June 29, 2020

Equity markets in India dipped over half a percent today (29th June 2020), in line with the trends in other Asian markets. The Standard and Poor’s warning that the Indian economy is in deep trouble also weighed on investor sentiment. The rater has projected the Indian economy's growth to contract by 5 percent this fiscal. The headline index S&P BSE Sensex slipped 240 points to 34,850-mark and the broader Nifty50 index slipped below the 10,300 marks. Among individual stocks, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finance all slid over 3 percent each. Notably, S&P had downgraded the ratings of both Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance during the weekend. On the other hand, shares of ITC rose as much as 4 percent after the announcement of its March quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely negative, led by the Nifty Bank index, down 1.9 percent. On the other hand, the Nifty Pharma index was up 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 250 points to 35,114 levels, and Nifty testing the 10,400-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 250 points to 35,114 levels, and Nifty testing the 10,400-mark

Friday, June 26, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading nearly a percent higher today 26th June 2020), in line with the trend in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 35,114 levels, and the Nifty50 index was testing the 10,400-mark. IndusInd Bank (up 4%) and Infosys (up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. ITC was also trading 2 percent higher ahead of its March quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.7 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes gained over 0.8 percent. Two hundred forty-seven companies, including ITC, Coal India, and Glenmark Pharma are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings. According to analysts, ITC is expected to post up to 14 percent decline in its cigarette volumes due to hike in excise duty and Covid-19 induced lockdown.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dips 350 points at 34,520 levels, and the Nifty slips below 10,250-mark

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dips 350 points at 34,520 levels, and the Nifty slips below 10,250-mark

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The equity markets in India dipped nearly 1 percent today(25th June 2020) after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected a sharp contraction of 4.5 percent in India's GDP in FY21. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered at 34,520 levels, down 350 levels, and the Nifty50 index gave up 10,250-mark. IndusInd Bank (down 4%) was the top Sensex loser, followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, and ICICI Bank (all down 2%). One hundred and forty-seven companies, including Apollo Hospitals, Ashok Leyland, and Bank of India are scheduled to announce their quarterly results today.

MARKRT UPDATE : Sensex up 241 points at 35,670 levels and the Nifty at 10,500 level

MARKRT UPDATE : Sensex up 241 points at 35,670 levels and the Nifty at 10,500 level

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

indices rose over half a percent today(24th June 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex gained 241 points at 35,670 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 10,500. Asian Paints climbed over 3 percent post its March quarter results announcement and were the top Sensex gainer. Besides, Bajaj Finance and ITC also rose 2 percent each. On the other hand, HCL Tech dipped 1.2 percent. Bank of Baroda shot up 9 percent in opening deals after reporting a profit of Rs 507 crore in the March quarter of FY20 (Q4FY20). The trend among Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty Realty index, was positive, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.3 percent. The broader market was performing marginally better than the benchmarks. Both the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap index were trading 0.4 percent higher. Eighty-five companies, including the likes of Canara Bank, Indian Oil Corporation, GAIL, and India Cements, are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings.

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 134 points at 35,045 and Nifty gained 50 points to 10,361

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 134 points at 35,045 and Nifty gained 50 points to 10,361

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Bulls were in no mood to lose control of Dalal Street as domestic benchmark indices opened higher, on track to extend their gains to the fourth session today(23rd June 2020) following the global trend inequities. Today at 9.20 AM Sensex was up 134 points or 0.38 percent at 35,045 while NSE benchmark Nifty gained 50 points or 0.49 percent to 10,361. Metal, PSU banks, and auto stocks were in demand while IT stocks were under selling pressure. In the 30-share pack Sensex, IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer, up 3.65 percent at Rs 507.75, followed by Bajaj twins, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, SBI, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Steel that gained in the range of 1-3 percent. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty IT, were trading higher, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 percent. Broader indices continued to outperform the benchmarks. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up 1 percent and 0.84 percent, respectively. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE:BSE reclaimed the 35,000 level and the Nifty topped 10,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:BSE reclaimed the 35,000 level and the Nifty topped 10,300-mark

Monday, June 22, 2020

Equity markets in India were rose over a percent in today's (22nd June 2020) morning deals, lifted by pharma and bank stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex gained 400 points and reclaimed the 35,000 level and the Nifty50 index also topped 10,300-mark. Bajaj twins (Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance) both shot up 5 percent each and were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Auto also rose over 2 percent each. Reliance Industries climbed another 2 percent and hit $150 billion m-capitalisation. Among other stocks, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals surged 15 percent to Rs 470.45 after it became the first Indian company to secure drug regulator’s nod on manufacturing and marketing the antiviral drug, Favipiravir in India. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was all green, except the Nifty IT index, led by the Nifty Pharma index, up 1.8 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 40 points at 34,240 levels and Nifty hovered around 10,100-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 40 points at 34,240 levels and Nifty hovered around 10,100-mark

Friday, June 19, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias today (19th June 2020), in line with the trends in most Asian indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 40 points at 34,240 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 10,100-mark. Bajaj Finance, up 4 percent, and ONGC, up 2 percent, were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. Reliance Industries scaled a new lifetime high of Rs 1,684 on the BSE after group chairman Mukesh Ambani said the conglomerate was now net debt-free after recent investments in its digital arm. He also said that RIL will list two group companies in five years. The trend among the Nifty sectoral indices was largely positive, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.2 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index and the SmallCap index climbed 0.6 percent and 1 percent, respectively. 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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 55 points to 33,450 levels and the Nifty hovered around 9,870

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 55 points to 33,450 levels and the Nifty hovered around 9,870

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Today (18th June 2020)in Indian markets benchmark indices were trading flat with a negative bias as market participants remained cautious ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) case. The ongoing India-China border tensions also kept investor sentiment in check. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 55 points to 33,450 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 9,870. ONGC (down 2%) was the top Sensex loser while Infosys was up 1 percent. Among individual stocks, Muthoot Finance surged over 9 percent to Rs 1,095 after declaring its March quarter results. The trend among sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Bank index trading 0.4 percent lower. In comparison, the broader market outperformed the benchmarks. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.6 and 0.8 percent higher, respectively. Fifty-seven companies, including Bajaj Consumer Care, Whirlpool, and Care Ratings are scheduled to announce their results today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex erases early losses, jumps 80 points; Nifty tops 9,900

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex erases early losses, jumps 80 points; Nifty tops 9,900

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading with slim gains after erasing all of the opening losses today (17th June 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex was trading around 33,630 level, up 80 points and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the 9,990-mark. Maruti Suzuki India (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Tech Mahindra and Tata Steel (both up 1%). Powergrid (down 2%) dragged the most. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 1.3 percent, bleeding the most. The broader market fared better than the benchmarks. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were up over 0.5 percent each. Forty-six companies, including Indraprastha Gas Ltd, JK Cement, and Pidilite Industries, are scheduled to report their March quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 650 pts, Nifty tops 10k

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zooms 650 pts, Nifty tops 10k

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

In the Indian equity market today (16th June 2020) Benchmark indices were trading 2 percent higher on the back of an overnight rally in global markets. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 650 points to 33,920 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 10,000 level. All the constituents of the Sensex were trading in the green. ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance (both up 4%) were the top index gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green as well, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 3.3 percent. Twenty-five companies, including HPCL, NMDC, and Ipca Labs are scheduled to report their March quarter earnings.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 320 points to 33,460 levels and Nifty at around 9,900 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex dipped 320 points to 33,460 levels and Nifty at around 9,900 mark

Monday, June 15, 2020

The equity markets in India today were trading with half a percent cuts, in line with trends in other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 320 points to 33,460 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up around 9,900 marks. Tata Steel and IndusInd Bank (both down 3%) were the top Sensex laggards while Infosys and Sun Pharma gained 1 percent each. The trends in Nifty sectoral indices were mixed with the Nifty Bank index, down 2 percent, leading the losses. Fifty-six companies are scheduled to report their numbers including Ashoka Buildcon, JK Tyre, Pfizer, and Tata Motors.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 786 points at 32,750 levels and NIfty hovered around 9,670 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 786 points at 32,750 levels and NIfty hovered around 9,670 levels

Friday, June 12, 2020

Today (12th June 2020) in Indian Markets benchmark indices are trading over 2 percent lower tracking a huge plunge on Wall Street and weakness in Asian markets. Among individual stocks, S&P BSE Sensex was trading 786 points lower at 32,750 levels and the NIfty50 index hovered around 9,670 levels. IndusInd Bank (down 6 percent) bled the most in the Sensex pack, followed by ONGC and Kotak Mahindra Bank (both down 4 percent). The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was firmly in red, led by the Nifty Bank index, down 3.8 percent. Thirty companies including Mahindra & Mahindra and Eicher Motor are scheduled to announce their results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Indices off lows, Sensex in the red;Nifty around 10,090 mark

MARKET UPDATE:Indices off lows, Sensex in the red;Nifty around 10,090 mark

Thursday, June 11, 2020

The equity markets in India clawed their way off the opening lows but were still trading with nearly half a percent cut today(11th June 2020) amid weakness in global stocks after the US Fed's latest policy statement in which it reassured investors of its support for the economy but projected a 6.5 percent decline in US GDP this year. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 80 points at 34,150 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 10,090 marks. Sun Pharma (down 3%) was the top Sensex laggard, followed by HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank (both down over 1%). On the other hand, IndusInd Bank rose 5 percent. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed. Nifty PSU Bank index, up over 1 percent was the top gainer. Twenty-three companies including Dixon Tech, Shriram City, Union Finance are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points at 34,200 levels,Nifty trading around 10,120 levels

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 250 points at 34,200 levels,Nifty trading around 10,120 levels

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Indian equity indices were trading over half a percent higher today (9th June 2020), propped up by financials and bank stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 34,200 levels, up 250 points while the Nifty50 index was trading around 10,120 levels. HDF and HCL Tech (both up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Tata Steel and Hero MotoCorp slipped 2 percent each and were the top laggards in the index. The Nifty sectoral trend was mixed, with the Nifty Bank index, up 1.2 percent, being the lead gainer. Twenty-four companies including Shriram Transport Finance, Tanla Solutions, Century Textiles are scheduled to announce their March quarter numbers.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged 546 points to 34,830 levels and Nifty topped 10,300-mark

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surged 546 points to 34,830 levels and Nifty topped 10,300-mark

Monday, June 8, 2020

Equity markets were trading firm today(8th June 2020), in line with trends in other Asian markets, lifted primarily by banks and metals. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 546 points, or 1.83 percent, to 34,830 levels and the Nifty50 index topped 10,300-mark. IndusInd Bank gained 6 percent and Axis Bank shot up 5 percent. Besides, Reliance Industries gained over 2 percent and hit a new lifetime high of Rs 1,624 on the BSE after the conglomerate announced a 1.16 percent stake sale in Jio Platforms to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty Pharma index, were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 3.3 percent. Nineteen companies, including Titan, PVR, and Abbot India are scheduled to announce their March quarter results. 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

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

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 126 points, Nifty nears 10,100

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 126 points, Nifty nears 10,100

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Equities in the Indian market were fluctuating between gains on losses in today's(4th June 2020) early deals ahead of the F&O (futures & options) weekly expiry. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 34,000 levels and the Nifty50 slipped below the 10,100-mark. Tech Mahindra (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer. Besides, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank gained 1 percent each. On the other hand, Titan dipped 3 percent. HDFC Life Insurance rose as much a 4 percent on the BSE post block deals. Aurobindo Pharma also shot up 4 percent after reporting a 32 percent jump in its Q4 net profit. On the other hand, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) fluctuated after announcing its March quarter results. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was all-green, led by the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1.9 percent. Fifteen companies including DLF, PI Industries, and SRF are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

Britannia share price rises 7% after gain in Q4 profit

Britannia share price rises 7% after gain in Q4 profit

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Shares of Britannia Industries gained over 7 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 3,704.55 apiece on the BSE on Wednesday after the company reported a consolidated profit of Rs 374.75 crore for March quarter, an increase of 26.1 per cent year-on-year growth driven by lower tax cost, largely in-line numbers despite the lockdown hitting revenue and profit growth by 7-10 per cent. It had posted profit at Rs 297.23 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. Britannia's profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 457.27 crore for Q4 — a marginal rise of 1.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Revenue from operations for the quarter grew by 2.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,867.7 crore as sales volumes took a beating due to the nationwide lockdown. The stock has gained 13 per cent in the last 5 days. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 500 pts, Nifty reclaims 10,100

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gains 500 pts, Nifty reclaims 10,100

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading firm today(3rd June 2020), in line with trends in Asian counterparts, with banks, autos, and metal stocks contributing the most. The S&P BSE Sensex breached the 34,000-mark and was trading 515 points higher at 34,300 levels. The Nifty50 index also reclaimed the psychological level of 10,000 -- the first time since March 13 -- and was hovering around 10,140-mark. Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank (both up 4%) were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, Britannia Industries surged 6 percent after its consolidated Q4 net profit rose 26.5 percent YoY to Rs 372.35 crore helped by a lower tax outgo. InterGlobe Aviation also zoomed 6 percent post its March quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 3 percent. Fifteen companies including Aurobindo Pharma, BPCL, and Cholamandalam Investment are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to attend G7 summit rescheduled for September

President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to attend G7 summit rescheduled for September

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from US President Donald Trump to attend the next Group of Seven summit, the External Affairs Ministry said yesterday, 2nd June 2020. Narendra Modi, in a telephone call, told President Donald Trump that India would be happy to work with the United States and other countries to ensure the success of the next G7 summit, the Reuters reported. Trump said on Saturday he was postponing until September the summit that had been scheduled for late June at Camp David, the US president's country retreat, and that he wanted to invite Australia, Russia, South Korea, and India to the meeting. Trump conveyed his desire to expand participation beyond the members of the group of the world's most advanced economies.

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".

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up by 328 pointsat 33,630 levels, and the Nifty at 9,900 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up by 328 pointsat 33,630 levels, and the Nifty at 9,900 levels

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The equity markets in India were trading firm, a percent higher each, today(2nd June 2020), lifted mainly by auto, and pharma stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 328 points, or 1 percent, at 33,630 levels, and the Nifty50 index conquered the psychological mark of 9,900. Kotak Mahindra Bank (up 4 percent) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Finance (both up 3 percent each). All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Auto and Nifty Pharma indexes, both up over 1 percent. Eighteen companies, including the likes of Britannia, Indigo, and Motherson Sumi, are scheduled to announce their results today which will induce individual stock reactions. Read more

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex zoomed 900 points to 33,300, and Nifty topped at 9,800 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex zoomed 900 points to 33,300, and Nifty topped at 9,800 levels

Monday, June 1, 2020

Equity markets in India shot up over 2 percent each today (1st June 2020), in line with other Asian markets, after the government eased curbs on most economic activities even as the lockdown in containment zones was extended till June 30. The S&P BSE Sensex zoomed 900 points, or 2.7 percent, to 33,300, and the Nifty50 index was topped 9,800 levels. Axis Bank and Tata Steel (both up 6%) were the top Sensex gainers. Besides, Bajaj Finance and IndusInd Bank also rose 4 percent each. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 4 percent. Nifty Bank index also rose over 3 percent. Twelve companies, including V-Guard Industries and Orient Electric, are scheduled to announce their March quarter results.

Prominent insurers looking to hire more people when the lockdown ends

Prominent insurers looking to hire more people when the lockdown ends

Saturday, May 30, 2020

"Financial services, especially insurance, will continue to see heightened hiring activity as risks to life and business become a real concern after the pandemic,” say experts. “Another aspect is that a lot of insurers have access to a wider customer base due to mergers at the parent level. This will also drive employment generation. A lot of hiring is happening in the feet-on-the-street (sales), digital, and bancassurance segments.” State-run lender United Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce were recently merged into Punjab National Bank, which owns 30% in PNB MetLife. A similar amalgamation exercise has also expanded the bancassurance network of Canara HSBC OBC Life, where the recently merged OBC was a promoter. 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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex erases opening gains, slips in the red

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex erases opening gains, slips in the red

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Indian markets quickly pared all the gains after a cautious start today (27th May 2020). The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 30,600 levels and the Nifty50 index traded around 9,030 zones. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top Sensex gainer, followed by ICICI Bank. On the other hand, Titan and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top laggards. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed with the Nifty Bank index, up over 1 percent, logging the highest gains. Twenty-two companies, including Dabur India, Sun Pharma, and United Spirits are scheduled to announce their results.

ITC shares surge 5 per cent, acquire 100% stake in Sunrise Foods

ITC shares surge 5 per cent, acquire 100% stake in Sunrise Foods

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major ITC shares gained 4.6 per cent to Rs 194.95 per share on the BSE on Tuesday after the company reported it had entered into an agreement with the spice major Sunrise Foods to acquire a 100 per cent stake in the company.ITC has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) on May 23, 2020, to acquire 100 per cent of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited (SFPL), a company primarily engaged in the business of spices under the trademark ‘Sunrise’, subject to fulfilment of various terms and conditions as specified in the SPA, as per company release. The share-purchase agreement was completed after the lockdown was enforced and the final deal is likely to be signed soon. ITC didn’t comment on the deal size, but sources estimated it at close to Rs 2,000 crore. Read more

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.

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

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

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rises to 30,410 levels and the Nifty 8,960 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rises to 30,410 levels and the Nifty 8,960 levels

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading firm today (20th May 2020), lifted mainly by the HDFC twins. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 216 points to 30,410 levels and the Nifty50 index traded around 8,960 levels. ITC, up 2 percent, was the top gainer in the Sensex pack. Besides, HDFC and HDFC Bank were both up 1 percent each. IRCTC surged 5 percent after the Indian Railways decided to double the number of Shramik special trains to 400 a day by this week. Besides, Bajaj Finance rose 2 percent after announcing its March quarter earnings. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was largely positive, led by the Nifty FMCG index, up 1.25 percent. Twenty two companies including Bajaj Auto, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, UltraTech Cement, and Jubilant FoodWorks, are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings today.

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

Biocon Q4 results: Profit down 42%

Biocon Q4 results: Profit down 42%

Friday, May 15, 2020

Shares of Biocon Limited dropped 9% to Rs 320 on the BSE on Friday after the biotechnology major's net profit declined 42.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 123 crore in the fourth quarter of FY20 (Q4FY20), down from Rs 214 crore at the end of the December quarter. Consolidated net profit for the fiscal year ended March this year stood at Rs 748 crore down from Rs 905 crore a year ago. Biocon’s consolidated revenue for the same period grew 6% to Rs 1,644 crore. The scrip was trading at a price of Rs 359 per share last Friday and it hit an intraday low of Rs 320 this Friday due to disappointing Q4 result. The firm's profit before tax (PBT) declined 28.2 per cent to Rs 204 crore during the quarter when compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The Bengaluru-headquartered company said its biologics business has taken a beating due to one-time Covid-19 related impact during the quarter. Read more

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.

Revised MSME definitions; no difference between manufacturing and service enterprises:FM

Revised MSME definitions; no difference between manufacturing and service enterprises:FM

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Delivering the economic package, part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (13th May 2020) announced revisions in the definition of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Earlier, the MSMEs were defined on the basis of investments put in, now the revised definitions will also include the turnover of the company. Sitharaman also declared that there will be no more distinction between Manufacturing and Service MSMEs. “Earlier, the criteria for manufacturing units and service units were different. Now those distinctions between Manufacturing and Service MSMEs are being removed. They will all be defined similarly,” she said. 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.

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.

MCX will provide exit option to market participants in commodity hitting negative rate

MCX will provide exit option to market participants in commodity hitting negative rate

Monday, May 11, 2020

Commodity bourse MCX will provide exit options to market participants in crude oil all other commodity derivatives if the contracts hit negative prices, the exchange said in a circular Monday. The exit will not be on expiry day when a due date rate is published, but on all other trading days if clients through their brokers or prop traders chose to square off their positions. The exit will be enabled through an auction that will be held in a 15-minute window after market closing, currently 11:30 pm, from 11:40-11:55 pm. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty above 9,400

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gains 600 points, Nifty above 9,400

Monday, May 11, 2020

Indian markets followed their Asian counterparts and advanced over 1 percent today,11th May 2020 lifted by financials and auto stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 608 points to over 32,200 mark and the Nifty50 index was above 9,400 levels. Among individual stocks, IRCTC rose 5 percent after the government said that 15 sets of trains will be started from tomorrow. Reliance Industries was also up over 2 percent after fixing May 14 as the record date for the rights issue. Besides, IndusInd Bank and Maruti Suzuki were also up 2 percent each. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 2.4 percent. A total of 13 companies, including Godrej Properties, Wockhardt, and Motilal Oswal, are scheduled to announce their March quarter earnings.

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.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surges to 31,920 levels and the Nifty to 9,340

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex surges to 31,920 levels and the Nifty to 9,340

Friday, May 8, 2020

The equity markets in India advanced today (8th May 2020) in line with other Asian markets, with RIL and Hindustan Unilever leading the gains. Reliance Industries rose 2 percent after PE firm, Vista Equity Partners, said it will buy a 2.3 percent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crore. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex surged 476 points to around 31,920 levels and the Nifty50 index was up 132 points to 9,340. IndusInd Bank and Hindustan Unilever (both up 3%) were the top Sensex gainers. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty Private Bank index, up 1.7 percent 13 companies, including SBI Cards and Shree Cements, are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today. Besides, ICICI Bank will also be in focus as the private lender will announce the results tomorrow.

YES Bank shares gains 20% on surprise Q4 profit

YES Bank shares gains 20% on surprise Q4 profit

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Shares of YES Bank gained 20 per cent to Rs 31.36 on the BSE in the intra-day deals on Thursday after the private lender reported better-than-expected March quarter (Q4FY20) results. Around 2058017 shares changed hands on the counter. The private lender YES Bank posted a net profit of Rs 2,628.6 crore on the back of on-time gain attributed to an exceptional item of Rs 6,296 crore. The bank had reported a net loss of Rs 1,506.4 crore a year ago. The Bank has reported a Gross Non Performing Assets (Gross NPAs) of Rs 40709.20 Crore (.00 % of total assets) and Net Non Performing Assets (Net NPAs) of Rs 11114.72 Crore (.00% of total assets). The bank’s net interest income (NII) for the March quarter came in at Rs 1,274 crore, up 19.56 per cent sequentially. The income, however, tanked 49 per cent The earnings were better than what most of the analysts had expected. Kotak Securities, estimated the private lender to log net loss at Rs 4,404.4 crore in the quarter under review.

ITC shares slips 6% on reports of govt offloading entire stake in the company

ITC shares slips 6% on reports of govt offloading entire stake in the company

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Share price FMCG major ITC plunged 6 per cent intraday on May 6 after media report stated that the centre is reportedly looking to raise Rs 22,000 crore by selling its stake in ITC. The stock of cigarette manufacturer has slipped 12 per cent in the past three trading days. Shares of the company quoted a 52-week high of Rs 309.85 and a 52-week low of Rs 134.95. Around 1464764 shares changed hands on the counter. The government is hoping to complete the transaction by the end of this week or early next week. The government held stakes through Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India (SUUTI), which owns 7.94 per cent in ITC,4.69 per cent in Axis Bank, as on March 31, 2020. The report adds that mutual fund (MF) houses and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) are also expected to participate.“The proposed transaction is expected at a marginal discount of 2-3 per cent to underlying trading price on the transaction date.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 200 points, Nifty tops 9,400

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 200 points, Nifty tops 9,400

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The equity market in India made cautious gains today, 29th April 2020 amid mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 240 points, or 0.75 percent, at 32,350 levels. Index heavyweight HDFC surged 5 percent, followed by Bajaj Finance and Tech Mahindra that gained 3 percent each. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank slipped 4 percent. Axis Bank dipped 3 percent after reporting a net loss of Rs 1,388 crore in March quarter results. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Financial Services index, up 1.6 percent.

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.

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.

Market update:Sensex tumbles 500 points, pvt banks, financials drag

Market update:Sensex tumbles 500 points, pvt banks, financials drag

Friday, April 24, 2020

India's equity markets slipped over one percent today,24th April 2020 due to weak global cues and dragged by private banks and financials. Among individual stocks, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance (both down 4%) were the top laggards while HDFC twins were also down 2 percent each. At the index level, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 505 points, or 1.6 percent, at 31,360 levels and the Nifty50 hovered around 9,200. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the red, led by Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Financial indexes, both down 3 percent each.

RBI to conduct simultaneous purchase, sale of gilts via OMO on April 27

RBI to conduct simultaneous purchase, sale of gilts via OMO on April 27

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India 0n 23rd April said it has decided to conduct simultaneous purchase and sale of government securities under open market operations (OMO) for Rs 10,000 crore each on April 27 on a review of current and evolving liquidity and market conditions. The government will purchase long-dated securities maturing 2026, 2028, 2029 and 2030, aggregating Rs 10,000 crore, while it will see short-dated securities maturing June 2020, October 2020 and April 2021. There will be no security-wise notified amount. The result of the auctions will be announced on the same day.

MARKET UPDATE:Indices hold gains, Sensex up 250 pts;all Nifty sectors in the green

MARKET UPDATE:Indices hold gains, Sensex up 250 pts;all Nifty sectors in the green

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Equity markets in India were trading higher today (23rd April 2020) on the back of positive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 250 points, or 0.8 percent, to 31,630 and the Nity50 index was around 9,270 levels. Among individual stocks, Titan declined 3 percent after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to 'sell'. Zee Entertainment, on the other hand, hit 10 percent upper circuit. Kotak Mahindra Bank, up 5 percent, was the top gainer in the Sensex pack. All the Nifty sectors were in the green, led by the Nifty Metal index, up 2.8 percent. Broader indices outperformed the benchmarks with both the S&P BSE MidCap as well as SmallCap indexes up over 2 percent each. In the earnings department, a total of seven companies including Britannia, Bharti Infratel, and Hathway Cable are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

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

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.

Market live:Sensex tanks 1,000 points, Nifty below 9,000; ONGC, IndusInd fall 6% each

Market live:Sensex tanks 1,000 points, Nifty below 9,000; ONGC, IndusInd fall 6% each

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Equity markets in India plunged today 21st April, following global trends, after US oil prices slipped below $0 a barrel in overnight trade. Further, US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the US also impacted sentiment. Volatility index, India VIX, spiked 5 percent. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 928 points, or 2.93 percent, to 30,720 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 9,000 levels. Tata Steel and IndusInd Bank (both down over 7%) were the top laggards in the Sensex pack. Besides, Infosys slipped 2 percent post-March quarter results while oil-related stocks like Reliance Industries (down 4%) were also under pressure. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the red, led by Nifty Metal index, down 5.8 percent

MARKET update: Sensex surged 1,000 points to to 31,600 levels and Nifty up 280 points around 9,270

MARKET update: Sensex surged 1,000 points to to 31,600 levels and Nifty up 280 points around 9,270

Friday, April 17, 2020

Equity markets in India rose today (, 17th April 2020)tracking firm global cues, ahead of the RBI's announcement of another imminent stimulus package from the government also lifted sentiment. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex surged 1,000 points, or 3.14 percent, to 31,600 levels. Banks and financials fired the index's rally with IndusInd Bank (up 6%), HDFC, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance (all up 5%) being the top gainers. IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also jumped 4 percent post the company's March quarter results announcement. The broader Nifty50 index was up 280 points around 9,270 levels. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Bank index, up over 4 percent.

Indian equity Market:Sensex falls 150 points, Nifty below 8,900

Indian equity Market:Sensex falls 150 points, Nifty below 8,900

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The Union Health Ministry has identified 170 districts as COVID-19 hotspots and 207 districts as potential hotspots. As of now, India has over 12,000 cases and 400 deaths. Meanwhile, data released yesterday showed that India’s exports contracted by 34.5 percent in March to $21.4 billion to record the steepest monthly fall in at least 25 years. Today (16th April) also Investors will react to coronavirus-related updates, global cues, macro data, and corporate earnings.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala reduces stake in Titan during March quarter

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala reduces stake in Titan during March quarter

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala reduced his stake in Titan during the March quarter of FY20 by 1.03cr shares quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). According to the BSE data, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Rekha Jhunjhunwala together held around 4.9cr shares or roughly 5.5% stake in the company against 5.93 crores, or 6.69 per cent, shares that they held at the end of December 2019 quarter. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala held 4.67 Cr or 5.27 per cent, shares of Titan in December quarter. But in March quarter, he pared his stake to 3.93 Cr or 4.43 per cent, shares. In December quarter, her stake in Titan was 1.26 Cr shares or 1.42 per cent, but in March quarter it came down to 0.97 Cr shares or 1.10 per cent of total Shares. Shares of Titan are down by nearly 19 per cent against a 26 per cent fall in benchmark Sensex for the calendar year 2020.

MARKET LIVE: Sensex rises as govt eases lockdown rules

MARKET LIVE: Sensex rises as govt eases lockdown rules

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The equity market in India rose today (15th April 2020), lifted mainly by pharma and FMCG stocks, following positive cues from global indices. That apart, government's move to ease lockdown rules starting April 20 also boosted sentiment. Today the government permitted industries to operate in rural areas, manufacturing to start in Special Economic Zones (workers will have to stay within their premises or in "adjacent buildings"), though the transportation will have to be arranged by employers. Food processing in rural areas will also begin from April 20. Restrictions have also been eased for the construction sector. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 666 points, or 2.1 percent, at 31,380 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 9,200 level, up 210 points. Sun Pharma and Larsen & Toubro (both up 4%) were the top gainers in the Sensex pack. Meanwhile, Metropolis Healthcare fell nearly 14 percent after two large trades on the NSE. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by Nifty

Indian Equity markets trading firm

Indian Equity markets trading firm

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Equity markets in India are trading firm today (9th March) after Wall Street's overnight rally on the hope that the coronavirus outbreak in the United States was close to a peak. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 703 points, or 2.4 percent, at 30,620 and the Nifty50 index hovered around 8,970 level, up 224 points, or 2.5 percent. Index heavyweights HDFC, up 5 percent, was the top contributor to the Sensex's gain. Besides, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and ONGC were all up over 4 percent. All the Nifty sectoral indices were in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 7 percent. Besides, Nifty Pharma index gained 5 percent. Among the index's components, Cipla (up 15%) and Lupin (up 10%) were the top gainers. The broader market also tracked gains in the main indices. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were both up over 2.5 percent each.

Market:Sensex slips further, Nifty below 8,200; banks, financials dip

Market:Sensex slips further, Nifty below 8,200; banks, financials dip

Friday, April 3, 2020

Indian equity markets, today (3rd April 2020) continued to slip downwards dragged down by banks and financial stocks, despite a bounce back in crude oil prices and global stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped 253 points, or 0.95 percent, at 28,000 levels and the Nifty50 index was down 105 points, or 1.08 percent, at 8,160 level. Among individual stocks, Kotak Mahindra Bank was again the top loser after slipping 7 percent. Besides, IndusInd Bank dipped another 5 percent while both ICICI Bank and HDFC were down 4 percent each. Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services indexes, both down over 3 percent, were the top sectoral losers.

Sensex further falls, down 700 pts; broader indices outperform

Sensex further falls, down 700 pts; broader indices outperform

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Today,1st April the Indian equity markets slid lower, in tune with Asian Markets, in the first trading session of FY21. The S&P BSE Sensex was down 702 points, or 2.4 percent, at 28,750 levels, and the Nifty50 index slipped 210 points, or 2.5 percent, to 8,380 levels. Kotak Mahindra Bank (down 8 percent) was the top drag on the Sensex while State Bank of India (down 4 percent) and HDFC Bank (down 3 percent) were the other major losers. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank jumped as much as 9 percent intraday. Among sectors, the Nifty Bank index slipped over 3 percent. The broader market, on the other hand, relatively outperformed. The S&P BSE MidCap index was down 0.6 percent and the S&P BSE SmallCap index was flat. Read more

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.

India growth forecast reduced to 5.1% for FY21 by Fitch

India growth forecast reduced to 5.1% for FY21 by Fitch

Friday, March 20, 2020

In its Global Economic Outlook 2020, Fitch said the number of people affected by coronavirus will keep rising in the coming weeks but that the outbreak will remain contained. However, there are downside risks to this situation. Fitch in December 2019 projected India's growth at 5.6 percent for 2020-21 and 6.5 percent in the following year. "Supply-chain disruptions are expected to hit investments and exports. We see GDP growth to remain broadly steady at 5.1 percent in the fiscal year 2020-2021 following growth of 5.0 percent in 2019-2020," Fitch said. For 2021-22, Fitch projected India's growth to be 6.4 percent. Read more

Indian equity markets fluctuated between gains and losses in a volatile session

Indian equity markets fluctuated between gains and losses in a volatile session

Friday, March 20, 2020

Equity markets fluctuated between gains and losses in a volatile session today,20th March, with index heavyweights HDFC twins and ICICI Bank( down 3 percent) pressuring the indices. HDFC Bank slipped over 7 percent and HDFC was down 4 percent. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 28,400 levels, up 247 points, or 0.87 percent. The Nifty50 index was trading 40 points or 0.48 percent, higher at 8,300 levels. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed. While Nifty FMCG and Nifty Pharma indexes traded over 3 percent up each, the Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services indexes dipped 3 percent each. In broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap was up 43 points, or 0.4 percent, and the S&P BSE SmallCap traded flat.

Tuesday 17th March update:Sensex up 500 points, Nifty above 9,300

Tuesday 17th March update:Sensex up 500 points, Nifty above 9,300

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Indian equity markets recovered after a volatile start on Tuesday with the volatility index, India VIX, surging over 7 percent to a 12-year high level of 63.14. The S&P BSE Sensex was hovering around 31,860 levels, up 487 points, or 1.5 percent after falling as much as 500 points earlier in the session. The Nifty50 index was trading 150 points, or 1.62 percent, higher at 9,340 levels. The majority of the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green with the Nifty Metal index, up 3 percent, and Nifty Pharma index, up 2 percent, leading the gains. Among individual stocks, HDFC Bank and HDFC were both down over 1 percent each. On the other hand, YES Bank continued its uptrend and surged another 30 percent to Rs 48. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap index was up 33 points, or 0.28 percent, and the S&P BSE SmallCap index was flat.

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

Equity market came under heavy selling pressure again: Sensex slips 214 pts, Nifty ends at 11,251

Equity market came under heavy selling pressure again: Sensex slips 214 pts, Nifty ends at 11,251

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The equity market once again came under heavy selling pressure on 4th March. Benchmark indices tumbled around 2 percent during the day; however, they witnessed sharp recovery towards the end of the session, but still ended in the negative. The S&P BSE Sensex settled at 38,409, down 214 points or 0.55 percent. Of 30 stocks, 13 advanced while 17 declined.NSE's Nifty50 ended above 11,200 level at 11,251, down 52 points or 0.46 percent. 28 out of 50 stocks ended in the red and rest 22 in the green. Market breadth remained in favour of sellers as out of 2,534 companies traded on the BSE, 1,706 declined and 696 gained while 132 remained unchanged. Asian shares struggled to find their footing and bonds held stunning gains, as an emergency rate cut from the US Federal Reserve seemed to stoke rather than soothe fears over the coronavirus’s widening global economic fallout. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.2 percent.

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.

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.

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.

Tag: it

Download Our App Now!