by admin | May 25, 2021 | Economy, Markets, News
By Rituraj Baruah and Porisma P.Gogoi,
Mumbai : Forecast of normal monsoon rains, along with healthy earnings in the IT sector, lifted the Indian equity markets during the week ended Friday.
Besides, supportive global cues, coupled with expectations of healthy corporate earnings, led the two equity indices — the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 — to extend their rise for the fourth consecutive week.
However, higher crude oil prices, along with a weak rupee and heavy selling pressure in banking stocks — triggered by a likely hawkish stand of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its next monetary policy review — trimmed some gains of the benchmark indices, said market observers.
On a weekly basis, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE rose by 222.93 points or 0.65 per cent to close at 34,415.58 points.
The wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trade at 10,564.05 points — up 83.45 points or 0.80 per cent from its previous week’s close.
“Markets extended their winning streak to the fourth consecutive week on strong earnings from TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Mindtree and Cyient which posted a better than expected quarterly numbers,” Prateek Jain, Director, Hem Securities, told IANS.
“Sentiments also got a boost from postive global clues and IMD’s (India Meteorological Department) forecast that India is likely to receive a normal monsoon in 2018, which further boosted sentiments,” said Jain.
Rahul Sharma, Senior Research Analyst, Equity99, said: “Investors’ sentiment also got a boost after India’s annual WPI-based inflation eased to 2.47 per cent in March, helped by a fall in food prices.”
“Positive global stocks also supported buying,” Sharma told IANS.
Official data released during market hours on Monday showed that India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation softened to 2.47 per cent in March from a rise of 2.48 per cent reported for February and acceleration of 5.11 per cent in the corresponding month of last year.
On the currency front, the rupee weakened by 92 paise to close at 66.13 against the dollar from its previous week’s close at 65.21.
“The Indian currency got hammered and sank to a 13-month low of 66.06 against the dollar (during the week) due to rapid surge in global crude oil prices and fiscal deficit worries,” D.K. Aggarwal, Chairman and MD of SMC Investments and Advisors, told IANS.
“The minutes of the last (previous) meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) indicated the RBI may shift to a hawkish monetary stance in June. At present, market participants looked little worried that the commodity will continue appreciating to new highs, which would spell trouble for Indian markets,” Aggarwal added.
On the investment front, provisional figures from the stock exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors sold scrips worth Rs 2,821.24 crore, while the domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth Rs 2,124.16 crore during the week.
Figures from the National Securities Depository (NSDL) revealed that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) divested equities worth Rs 3,096.62 crore, or $471.78 million, during April 16-20.
“The top sectoral gainers were IT, metal, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and realty indices and the major losers were PSU banks, energy and bank Nifty indices,” Deepak Jasani, Head, Retail Research, HDFC Securities, told IANS.
On Friday, shares of IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) rose nearly seven per cent to touch a new high of Rs 3,414 per share, on the back of its robust earnings taking its market capitalisation (m-cap) to over Rs 6.50 lakh crore or around $98 billion.
The top weekly Sensex gainers were: TCS (up 8.11 per cent at Rs 3,406.40); Bharti Airtel (up 6.07 per cent at Rs 400.75); ITC (up 5.81 per cent at Rs 275.95); Power Grid (up 4.94 per cent at Rs 207.30); and Hindustan Unilever (up 3.96 per cent at Rs 1,465.50).
The losers were: Axis Bank (down 6.65 per cent at Rs 505.85); Tata Motors (DVR) (down 5.84 per cent at Rs 190.95); Tata Motors (down 5.72 per cent at Rs 336.25); State Bank of India (down 3.90 per cent at Rs 241.40); and IndusInd Bank (down 2.42 per cent at Rs 1,814.00).
(Riuraj Baruah can be contacted at rituraj.b@ians.in and Porisma P.Gogoi at porisma.g@ians.in)
—IANS
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Banking, Economy, Markets, News
Mumbai : Profit booking, along with heavy selling pressure in the banking sector stock led the key Indian equity indices to break their nine-day gaining streak on Wednesday.
According to market observers, the key equity indices, however, traded in the green for the better part of the session on the back of positive global cues and forecast of normal monsoon rains.
But heavy selling pressure in the consumer durables, banking and auto stocks pulled the key indices lower during the fag end of the session.
Index-wise, the wider Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell by 22.50 points or 0.21 per cent to 10,526.20 points.
The barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 34,443.42 points, closed at 34,331.68 points — down 63.38 points or 0.18 per cent from its previous session’s close.
The Sensex touched a high of 34,591.81 points and a low of 34,270.04 points during the intra-day trade.
The BSE market breadth was bearish with 1,527 declines and 1,131 advances. The market breadth on NSE also was bearish during the day.
In the broader markets, the S&P BSE mid-cap index closed lower by 0.07 per cent and the small-cap index by 0.37 per cent.
Deepak Jasani, Head, Retail Research, HDFC securities said: “Selling emerged from the highs of 10,593 to finally bring the Nifty into negative territory.”
“Broad market indices like the BSE mid-cap index fell less, thereby
outperforming the main indices,” Jasani told IANS.
On the currency front, the Indian rupee weakened by two paise to 65.67 against the US dollar from its previous close at 65.65.
In terms of investments, provisional data with the exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors sold scrip worth Rs 915.71 crore, while the domestic institutional investors bought stocks worth Rs 869.70 crore.
Sector-wise, the S&P BSE fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) index rose by 170.16 points, followed by metal index which gained 65.26 points and basic materials which edged up by 12.41 points.
On the other hand, the S&P BSE consumer durables index fell by 272.43 points, banking index by 241.34 points and auto index by 120.13 points.
Major Sensex gainers on Wednesday were: ITC, up 2.82 per cent at Rs 275.30; Wipro, up 2.40 per cent at Rs 292.35; Bharti Airtel, up 1.29 per cent at Rs 386.20; Tata Steel, up 0.95 per cent at Rs 601.50; and Adani Ports, up 0.81 per cent at Rs 385.95 per share.
The top Sensex losers were: Axis Bank, down 2.60 per cent at Rs 518.70; Mahindra and Mahindra, down 1.55 per cent at Rs 797.05; IndusInd Bank, down 1.23 per cent at Rs 1,844.65; Hero MotoCorp, down 0.97 per cent at Rs 3,733.55; and Coal India, down 0.89 per cent at Rs 285.05 per share.
—IANS
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Economy, Markets, News
By Porisma P. Gogoi,
Mumbai : Key Indian equity indices — the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 — extended their gains for the third consecutive week as healthy macro-economic data, along with firm global cues on the back of fading trade war fears boosted investors’ sentiments.
On a weekly basis, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE surged by 565.68 points or 1.68 per cent to close at 34,192.65 points.
The wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trade at 10,480.60 points — up 149 points or 1.44 per cent from its previous week’s close.
“Markets rallied further this week after consolidating in the early part of the week. It was the third consecutive week of gains for the Nifty,” Deepak Jasani, Head – Retail Research, HDFC Securities, told IANS.
“The top sectoral gainers were IT, metal, Bank Nifty and energy indices. The top losers were PSU Banks, realty and pharma indices,” he added.
Prateek Jain, Director, Hem Securities, said: “Markets settled on a firm note last week as investors appeared confident in view of firm global cues. Stock markets across the globe rose after a speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping calmed investor jitters over an escalating US-China trade row.”
“Escalating tensions over Syria were seen as a major contributor to weakness during the middle of the week. The Sensex and the Nifty advanced in all five trading sessions of the week,” Jain told IANS.
On the domestic front, healthy Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data added to the northward trajectory of the benchmark indices.
“The domestic market continued to trade higher and the Nifty managed to cross 10,500 levels in the week gone by amid global clues and healthy macro data,” D.K. Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of SMC Investments and Advisors, told IANS.
Official data released post market hours on Thursday showed that India’s March retail inflation eased to 4.28 per cent, while factory production growth slowed only marginally in February to 7.1 per cent.
“The fears of a trade war seem to have completely abated as of now,” Aggarwal said.
According to Aggarwal, the sentiments were further supported after securities market regulator Sebi decided to raise the investment limit for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in central government securities and corporate bonds in two tranches.
“Limit for FPIs in central government securities shall be enhanced to Rs 207,300 crore on April 12 and to Rs 223,300 crore on October 1, respectively and this is sure to boost inflows of foreign funds into Indian capital markets,” he added.
On the investment front, provisional figures from the stock exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors sold scrips worth Rs 1,654.31 crore, while the domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth Rs 815.06 crore during the week.
Figures from the National Securities Depository (NSDL) revealed that FPIs divested equities worth Rs 1,178.98 crore, or $182.25 million, during April 9-13.
The top weekly Sensex gainers were: Axis Bank (up 8.23 per cent at Rs 541.90); Tata Consultancy Services (up 6.82 per cent at Rs 3,151); Coal India (up 3.59 per cent at Rs 285.35); Infosys (up 3.52 per cent at Rs 1,169); and Larsen and Toubro (up 3.37 per cent at Rs 1,355.30).
The losers were: State Bank of India (down 3.31 per cent at Rs 251.20); Tata Motors (down 1.98 per cent at Rs 356.65); Bharti Airtel (down 1.97 per cent at Rs 377.80); Dr. Reddy’s Lab (down 1.75 per cent at Rs 2,087); and Tata Motors (DVR) (down 1.74 per cent at Rs 202.80).
(Porisma P. Gogoi can be contacted at porisma.g@ians.in)
—IANS
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Economy, Markets, News
Mumbai : Healthy macro-economic data, along with robust buying in metals, IT and healthcare stocks, led the key Indian equity indices to extend their gains for the seventh consecutive session on Friday.
Market observers said some gains were capped on the back of a sell-off during the late-afternoon trade session.
“Equity markets continued to go green for the seventh straight session, its longest winning streak since November 2017,” Dhruv Desai, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Tradebulls, told IANS.
On a closing basis, the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) edged higher by 41.50 points or 0.40 per cent to 10,458.65 points.
The barometer 30-scrip Sensex of the BSE closed at 34,192.65 points — up 91.52 points or 0.27 per cent from its previous session’s close.
However, the BSE market breadth remained bearish with 1,434 declines and 1,291 advances.
In the broader markets, the S&P BSE mid-cap index edged higher by 0.46 per cent and the small cap index by 0.26 per cent.
“Markets moved up further on Friday as the Nifty ended with gains for the seventh consecutive session. A sell-off from the highs in the afternoon session curbed the gains for the day,” Deepak Jasani, Head – Retail Research, HDFC Securities, told IANS.
“Major Asian markets have closed on a mixed note. European indices like DAX and CAC 40 traded in the green,” he said.
Abhijeet Dey, Senior Fund Manager-Equities, BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, said: “Indian markets opened the day on a buoyant note in response to positive macro-economic data released in India after trading hours, yesterday (Thursday).”
“However, bouts of volatility plagued the markets and kept any large gains at bay. Both the benchmark Sensex and the Nifty finally closed the day with marginal gains,” he added.
Official data released post market hours on Thursday showed that India’s March retail inflation eased to 4.28 per cent, while factory production growth slowed marginally in February to 7.1 per cent.
On Friday, the Indian rupee strengthened by five paise to 65.21 against the US dollar from its previous close at 65.26.
In terms of investments, provisional data with the exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors sold scrips worth Rs 399.59 crore, while the domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth Rs 306.05 crore.
Sectorwise, the S&P BSE metal index rose by 139.57 points, followed by healthcare index by 75.98 points and IT index by 64.22 points.
On the other hand, the S&P BSE capital goods index fell by 64.02 points, oil and gas index by 37.04 points and FMCG index by 31.87 points.
Major Sensex gainers on Friday were: Adani Ports, up 2.66 per cent at Rs 381.95; Wipro, up 2.28 per cent at Rs 293.35; Coal India, up 1.57 per cent at Rs 285.35; Kotak Bank, up 1.52 per cent at Rs 1,148.50; and Dr. Reddy’s Lab, up 1.37 per cent at Rs 2,087.
The Sensex losers were: State Bank of India, down 1.22 per cent at Rs 251.20; Axis Bank, down 1.17 per cent at Rs 541.90; Yes Bank, down 0.66 per cent at Rs 309.40; Maruti Suzuki, down 0.65 per cent at Rs 9,138.45; and Bharti Airtel, down 0.61 per cent at Rs 377.80.
—IANS
by admin | May 25, 2021 | Economy, Markets, News
Mumbai : The key Indian equity indices provisionally closed in the green on Thursday supported by healthy buying in IT, Teck (technology, media and entertainment) and banking stocks.
However, selling pressure in metal, healthcare and realty stocks limited the gains.
According to market observers, gains were further trimmed as caution prevailed ahead of the release of macro economic data such as the Index of Industrial Production and the Consumer Price Index later in the evening.
At 3.30 p.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) provisionally closed higher by 41.50 points or 0.40 per cent at 10,458.65 points.
The barometer 30-scrip Sensex of the BSE, which opened at 33,987.55 points, closed at 34,101.13 points — up 160.69 points or 0.47 per cent from its previous session’s close.
The Sensex touched a high of 34,177.44 points and a low of 33,924.88 during the intra-day trade.
The BSE market breadth was, however, bearish with 1,519 declines and 1,142 advances.
TCS, Infosys, Axis Bank, Tata Motors (DVR) and Asian Paints were the top gainers on the BSE. Top losers were Dr Reddy’s Lab, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, State Bank of India and Adani Ports.
On the NSE, HCL, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys led the gainers while Vedanta, Lupin and Dr Reddy’s Lab were among the top losers.
On Wednesday, the indices settled on a flat-to-positive note after tepid trade throughout the session.
The Nifty50 rose 14.90 points or 0.14 per cent to close at 10,417.15 points, while the Sensex closed at 33,940.44 points — up 60.19 points or 0.18 per cent.
—IANS
