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In Stock Market Nifty 50 and Nifty 100 Stocks Face Decline as Small-Cap Stocks Shine
In the dynamic world of stock markets, Yesterday saw the Nifty 50 and Nifty 100 stocks taking a hit, while small-cap stocks enjoyed a notable upswing. Let’s delve into the details of the day’s market movements.
Sectoral Performance In Stock market
The oil & gas and auto sectors experienced the most significant declines, casting a shadow over the broader market sentiment. On the flip side, the PSU bank and media sectors emerged as the top gainers, providing some relief to investors.
Asian Markets Overview
While the Indian stock market faced a tough day, it’s worth noting that all other major Asian markets, excluding China, also closed in the red. The global economic landscape appears to be playing a crucial role in influencing these trends.
Stock Market Top Gainers in NIFTY 50
Bajaj Finance led the way among gainers, with its stock price at Rs 7,967.60, marking an impressive increase of 2.01%.
L&T (Larsen & Toubro) followed closely with a gain of 1.64%, as its share price reached Rs 3,073.25.
Titan secured a place among the top gainers, with its stock price at Rs 3,196.25, reflecting a 1.51% increase.
Bajaj Finserv rose by 1.35%, with its stock trading at Rs 1,561.05.
Adani Ports also joined the list of gainers, albeit with a more modest increase of 0.76%, as its share price stood at Rs 831.40.
Stock Market Top Losers in NIFTY 50
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) faced the most substantial setback, with its stock price declining by 3.78% to Rs 184.60.
Eicher Motors, known for its Royal Enfield brand, experienced a 2.77% decrease in its stock price, which landed at Rs 3,351.40.
Hindalco, a prominent player in the aluminum industry, saw its share price dip by 2.58% to Rs 479.95.
Maruti Suzuki, one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, witnessed a 2.49% drop in its stock price, settling at Rs 10,346.90.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, a key player in the pharmaceutical sector, faced a 2.24% decline, with its stock price at Rs 5,461.70.
Auto Sales Report for September
Several major automobile companies released their sales figures for September, shedding light on the industry’s performance:
Maruti Suzuki reported a year-on-year sales increase of 2.86%, with 1.81 lakh units sold.
Tata Motors saw a 1.72% rise in vehicle sales in India, totaling 82,023 units.
M&M (Mahindra & Mahindra) witnessed a significant 17% increase in sales, reaching 75,604 units.
Ashok Leyland reported a noteworthy 9.42% surge in sales, with 19,202 units sold.
Eicher Motors faced a 4.28% decline in Royal Enfield sales, which amounted to 78,580 units.
Hero MotoCorp recorded a 3.18% increase in sales, with 5.36 lakh vehicles sold.
TVS Motors reported a 6.21% increase in sales, totaling 4.03 lakh units.
Bajaj Auto experienced a slight dip of 0.55% in sales, reaching 3.93 lakh units.
Stocks Making Headlines
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In other market news:
NMDC reported a commendable 10% increase in iron ore production for the month of September.
IDFC First Bank announced plans to raise Rs 3,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).
RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) secured an order worth Rs 1,098 crore from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board.
Kalpataru Projects emerged victorious by winning an order worth Rs 1,016 crore for power transmission, distribution, and factory business segments.
Adani Enterprises saw a significant increase in stake ownership as Abu Dhabi’s IHC Capital Holding LLC raised its stake in the company to over 5%.
IPO Corner
Valiant Labs Limited IPO garnered substantial interest, with a subscription rate of 29.76 times. Retail investors showed strong participation, subscribing 16.06 times.
Plaza Wires Limited IPO also generated significant buzz, boasting a subscription rate of 27.90 times. Retail investors displayed remarkable enthusiasm, subscribing 118.96 times. The IPO remains open for subscription until October 5.
IPO Listing Highlights
The JSW Infra IPO made an impressive debut, listing at a premium of 20%.
Vaibhav Gems ‘N’ Jewellers made its market entry at Rs 215 per share, maintaining its IPO price.
1 Day Change
Gold experienced a 1.93% decline, with the price at ₹56,930.
Silver faced a more substantial drop of 6.80%, trading at ₹67,126.
The exchange rate saw the USD-INR pair appreciate slightly, with ₹83.22 equating to 1 US dollar, marking a 0.18% increase.
In the international market, the Dow Jones index in the United States dipped by 0.22%, closing at 33,433.35 points.
Meanwhile, the Nasdaq index in the United States showed resilience, recording a 0.67% increase and closing at 13,307.77 points.
Long-Term Returns
Over the past two decades, the Indian stock market demonstrated robust performance:
The Sensex exhibited impressive returns of 14.26% per annum.
The broader Nifty index also performed admirably, with annual returns of 13.89%.
Comparatively, the United States stock market showed:
The Dow Jones index returned 6.50% per annum over the same period.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq index outperformed, boasting annual returns of 10.41%.
In summary, yesterday’s stock market activity was marked by declines in major indices but with notable gains in specific sectors and companies, demonstrating the dynamic and ever-changing nature of financial markets. Investors continue to monitor global economic trends and individual stock performances as they navigate this volatile landscape.