Indian Markets Witness Upward Movement
The Indian stock markets experienced a positive surge in yesterday’s trading session. The notable gainers were primarily in the oil & gas and metal sectors, while media and private bank stocks faced a decline.
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Global Market Overview
Across Asia, with the exception of Hong Kong and China, all major markets closed in the green. Simultaneously, both American and European markets showed a positive trend.
Top Performers on NIFTY 50
The NIFTY 50 index saw notable gains, with ONGC leading the pack with a rise of 3.55%. Other top gainers included Airtel, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, and SBI Life.
Top Gainers:
- ONGC: Rs 241.85 ▲ 3.55%
- Airtel: Rs 1,123.00 ▲ 3.31%
- NTPC: Rs 308.85 ▲ 3.19%
- Tech Mahindra: Rs 1,390.65 ▲ 2.62%
- SBI Life: Rs 1,441.00 ▲ 2.57%
Top Losers on NIFTY 50
However, some stocks witnessed a decline, with IndusInd Bank leading the losers’ chart.
Top Losers:
- IndusInd Bank: Rs 1,560.50 ▼ 3.25%
- Kotak Mahindra: Rs 1,760.90 ▼ 0.92%
- HDFC Bank: Rs 1,474.90 ▼ 0.76%
- Adani Enterprises: Rs 2,915.30 ▼ 0.12%
- Adani Ports: Rs 1,153.00 ▼ 0.09%
Quarterly Results Snapshot
Quarterly results were released by key players in the market:
- Reliance: Net profit increased by 9.3% to Rs 17,265 crore.
- HUL: Net profit rose by 0.55% to Rs 2,519 crore.
- UltraTech Cement: Net profit saw a significant increase of 68% to Rs 1,777 crore.
Other Financial Updates
- India’s forex reserves surged by $1.6 billion to reach $618.94 billion as of January 12.
- The Uttar Pradesh government and Hero Group signed a MoU worth Rs 4,000 crore, focusing on renewable energy.
- Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to allocate Rs 5,000 crore for annual capital expenditure.
Stock Market Stocks in the Spotlight
Several stocks made headlines:
- Tata Consumer: Board approved a Rs 6,500 crore fundraising plan via commercial papers and rights issues.
- BHEL: Secured an order for a 2,400 MW thermal power project in Odisha.
- Glenmark Life Sciences: Entered into a master supply agreement with a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
- Zydus Lifesciences: Subsidiary entered into a licensing and supply agreement for the US market.
- Tata Steel: Announced the closure of two blast furnaces in Britain by year-end.
IPO Corner
- EPACK Durable: Subscribed 0.77 times; retail subscription at 1.17 times.
Market Indicators
1 Day Change:
- 🥇 Gold: ₹62,112 ▲ 0.57%
- 🥄 Silver: ₹71,830 ▲ 0.36%
- 💲 USD-INR: ₹83.14/USD ▼ 0.00%
- 🇺🇸 Dow Jones: 37,468.61 ▲ 0.54%
- 🇺🇸 Nasdaq: 15,055.65 ▲ 1.35%
Long-Term Returns
Past 20 Years:
- 🇮🇳 Sensex: ▲ 13.14% p.a.
- 🇮🇳 Nifty: ▲ 12.83% p.a.
- 🇺🇸 Dow Jones: ▲ 6.55% p.a.
- 🇺🇸 Nasdaq: ▲ 10.23% p.a.
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