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Stock Market Recap: FMCG and Metal Stocks Decline, Consumer Durables and Media Stocks Gain

In the dynamic world of the stock market, yesterday witnessed a mixed bag of performances. FMCG and metal stocks faced a downturn, while consumer durables and media stocks experienced an upward surge.

Market Overview:

• FMCG and Metal Stocks: The day saw a dip in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and metal stocks, contributing to the overall decline in the market.
• Consumer Durables and Media Stocks: On the flip side, consumer durables and media stocks emerged as the top performers, showcasing resilience in the market.
• Asian Markets: Similar trends were observed across Asian markets, with all major indices closing in the red.

Top Gainers:

The NIFTY 50 index revealed the following top gainers:

1. Power Grid: Rs 230.00, ▲ 2.50%
2. Adani Ports: Rs 1,039.65, ▲ 2.13%
3. UltraTech: Rs 9,354.55, ▲ 1.54%
4. Cipla: Rs 1,222.80, ▲ 1.46%
5. Grasim: Rs 2,081.75, ▲ 1.17%

Top Losers:

Conversely, some stocks experienced losses, including:

1. Airtel: Rs 1,000.00, ▼ 2.39%
2. HUL: Rs 2,518.25, ▼ 1.92%
3. ONGC: Rs 198.90, ▼ 1.51%
4. Apollo Hospitals: Rs 5,461.40, ▼ 1.47%
5. Tata Steel: Rs 130.00, ▼ 1.40%

Market Developments:

• Life Insurance Premiums: Data from the Life Insurance Council indicated a 25% YoY decline in premium collections, amounting to Rs 26,494.83 crore in November 2023.
• Rice Exports: The Indian government approved limited exports of non-basmati white rice to several countries, including Kenya, Egypt, Madagascar, Equatorial Guinea, and Comoros.

Stocks in the News:

1. Tata Power achieved a market cap milestone of Rs 1 lakh crore, becoming the 6th Tata Group stock to do so.
2. Aditya Birla Fashion announced a joint venture with renowned shoemaker Christian Louboutin.
3. M&M disclosed plans to increase prices for its SUVs and commercial vehicles from January.
4. Sun Pharma entered a licensing agreement with Aclaris Therapeutics Inc.
5. SpiceJet’s board is set to meet on December 11 to consider capital raising options.
6. IRCON saw the Indian government launching an offer for sale to sell up to 8% stake in the company at a floor price of Rs 154 per share.
7. Network 18 announced the merger of its television and digital businesses.
8. Dr Reddy’s is undergoing a US health regulator inspection of its Hyderabad R&D facility.

Market Indices and Exchange Rates:

• Precious Metals: Gold witnessed a slight increase to ₹62,550, ▲ 0.37%, while silver experienced a dip to ₹74,764, ▼ 0.75%.
• USD-INR Exchange Rate: The USD-INR rate saw a minor uptick at ₹83.37/USD, ▲ 0.04%.
• International Markets: The Dow Jones and Nasdaq in the United States exhibited mixed trends, with slight fluctuations.

Long-Term Returns:

Over the past 20 years, key market indices have shown the following annualized returns:

• Sensex (India): ▲ 13.92% p.a.
• Nifty (India): ▲ 13.55% p.a.
• Dow Jones (USA): ▲ 6.70% p.a.
• Nasdaq (USA): ▲ 10.45% p.a.

The stock market’s dynamic movements showcased the ebb and flow of different sectors. Investors continue to navigate through diverse opportunities, keeping a close eye on both domestic and global developments.

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