Market Milestone: Nifty 50 Surpasses 22,000, Sectoral Swings, Corporate Highlights, and Global Trends Unveiled”

Nifty 50 Sets Record: Surges Past 22,000 Mark for the First Time Ever

In an unprecedented move, the Nifty 50 soared past the historic 22,000 mark, marking a significant milestone in the stock market.

Sectoral Highlights: Railway, Oil & Gas, and IT Shine; Media Faces Decline

Railway stocks witnessed a substantial rise, contributing to the overall positive sentiment. The Oil & Gas and IT sectors also experienced gains. However, the media sector faced a downturn during the trading session.

While all European markets closed in the red, the US markets displayed a mixed trend, showcasing the complexities of the global economic landscape.

Top Gainers in NIFTY 50

  1. Wipro: Rs 495.10, ▲ 6.37%
  2. ONGC: Rs 233.00, ▲ 4.30%
  3. HCL Tech: Rs 1,588.00, ▲ 3.06%
  4. Infosys: Rs 1,652.00, ▲ 2.43%
  5. HDFC Bank: Rs 1,679.70, ▲ 2.35%

Top Losers in NIFTY 50

  1. HDFC Life: Rs 614.95, ▼ 3.55%
  2. Bajaj Finance: Rs 7,477.00, ▼ 2.40%
  3. Bajaj Finserv: Rs 1,632.00, ▼ 1.20%
  4. Hindalco: Rs 575.10, ▼ 1.19%
  5. Eicher Motors: Rs 3,826.00, ▼ 1.16%

Key Economic Indicators: Wholesale Inflation and Regulatory Changes

India’s wholesale inflation touched a nine-month high of 0.73% in December 2023, compared to 0.26% in November. Additionally, the government has mandated the deactivation of FASTags with incomplete KYC by banks after January 31, 2024.

Corporate Highlights: Reliance, JSW Energy, SpiceJet, Man Industries, BHEL, and Lupin

  • Reliance: Plans to sell REC Solar Norway AS for around $22 million.
  • JSW Energy: Successfully commissioned the initial unit at its Ind-Barath thermal power plant in Odisha with a capacity of 350 MW.
  • SpiceJet: Obtained approval from BSE to issue equity shares and convertible warrants on a preferential basis.
  • Man Industries: Secured an order valued at Rs 400 crore for the supply of diverse pipe types.
  • BHEL: Secured an order valued at Rs 15,000 crore from NLC in Odisha.
  • Lupin: Received approval from the US FDA to market a generic version of a hypertension drug.

IPO Corner: Medi Assist Healthcare Subscribed 0.54 Times; Retail 0.89 Times

Medi Assist Healthcare’s IPO witnessed a subscription of 0.54 times, with the retail category subscribing at 0.89 times.

Market Snapshot: 1 Day Change and Long-Term Returns

1 Day Change:

  • Gold: ₹62,516, ▲ 0.11%
  • Silver: ₹72,608, ▲ 0.60%
  • USD-INR: ₹82.94/USD, ▼ 0.04%
  • Dow Jones: 37,592.98, ▼ 0.31%
  • Nasdaq: 14,972.76, ▲ 0.02%

Long-Term Returns (Past 20 Years):

  • Sensex (India): ▲ 13.27% p.a.
  • Nifty (India): ▲ 12.92% p.a.
  • Dow Jones (US): ▲ 6.59% p.a.
  • Nasdaq (US): ▲ 10.29% p.a.

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