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Stock Market Yesterday’s Performance
Market Trend Throughout the Day
The stock market witnessed a positive trend throughout the day, maintaining an upward momentum. The highest point of the day was reached almost at closing time, around 3:29 PM. This consistent upward movement provided a strong finish for the day’s trading session.
Sector Performance: Pharma and Metal Lead, PSU Banks Lag
Pharmaceutical and metal stocks were the standout performers, experiencing significant gains. In contrast, Public Sector Unit (PSU) bank stocks saw the most considerable decline, reflecting sector-specific volatility and investor sentiment.
Global Market Influence
The performance of global markets played a role in shaping the day’s trading. The US markets experienced a downward trend, while most European and Asian markets recorded gains. This mixed global sentiment influenced investor behavior and market dynamics.
Top Gainers on NIFTY 50
Several stocks stood out as top gainers on the NIFTY 50 index:
- JSW Steel: Closed at Rs 928.25, up by 2.90%
- Asian Paints: Ended at Rs 3,084.45, rising by 2.64%
- HDFC Life: Reached Rs 715.50, increasing by 2.62%
- NTPC: Finished at Rs 416.00, up by 2.22%
- SBI Life: Closed at Rs 1,753.65, gaining 1.89%
Top Losers on NIFTY 50
Some stocks faced losses on the NIFTY 50 index:
- Britannia: Ended at Rs 5,784.45, down by 0.99%
- Dr Reddy’s: Closed at Rs 6,750.50, falling by 0.79%
- Grasim: Finished at Rs 2,776.75, down by 0.51%
- Reliance: Ended at Rs 3,010.85, decreasing by 0.51%
- Tata Consumer: Closed at Rs 1,188.95, down by 0.50%
Key News Impacting the Market
Several significant news items influenced market performance:
- Industrial Production: India’s industrial production rose by 4% year-on-year in June, compared to 6.3% in May. There was a decline in the output of crude oil and petroleum refinery products, while sectors like steel and electricity showed growth.
- Fiscal Deficit: India’s fiscal deficit saw a drastic reduction to 8.1% of the year’s estimate in the April-June quarter, down from 25.3% in the same period the previous year. Tax revenue reached 21% of the annual target, compared to 18.6% the previous year.
- Ola Electric Clarification: The CEO of Ola Electric clarified that Ola Maps does not fall under Ola Electric. This statement followed a lawsuit filed by MapMyIndia against Ola Electric.
- Akums Drugs IPO: The IPO of Akums Drugs was subscribed 4.43 times, with retail subscription reaching 8.98 times. The subscription period remains open until tomorrow.
Corporate Earnings Reports
Several major companies reported their quarterly earnings, impacting stock prices:
- Maruti Suzuki: Net profit rose 47.85% year-on-year to Rs 3,759.7 crore.
- M&M: Quarterly net profit fell by 6.44% to Rs 3,282.63 crore.
- Coal India: Net profit increased by 4.10% to Rs 10,959.47 crore.
- Tata Steel: Net profit surged by 51.37% to Rs 959.61 crore.
- Zydus Lifesciences: Received approval from Mexican authorities for its drug ‘Mamitra’ used in cancer treatment.
- Adani Power: Net profit dropped by 55.33% to Rs 3,912.79 crore.
- Ambuja Cements: Net profit decreased by 28.63% to Rs 646.31 crore.
- Bank of Baroda: Net profit rose by 6.19% to Rs 4,727.81 crore, with interest income increasing by 11.21% to Rs 31,143 crore.
- BHEL: Reported a net loss increase of 3.27% year-on-year to Rs 211.40 crore.
- Godrej Properties: Net profit soared by 316.24% to Rs 520.05 crore.
- Mankind Pharma: Net profit grew by 10.19% to Rs 536.49 crore.
Commodity and Currency Updates
The prices of gold and silver saw noticeable changes:
- Gold (10g): Increased by 1.20% to Rs 69,270.
- Silver (1kg): Rose by 2.33% to Rs 83,310.
In the currency market, the USD-INR exchange rate saw a marginal increase:
- USD-INR: Rs 83.74 per USD, up by 0.01%.
Global Indices
The performance of major global indices included:
- Dow Jones: Increased by 0.50% to 40,743.33.
- Nasdaq: Decreased by 1.28% to 17,147.42.
Long-Term Returns
Looking at long-term returns over the past 20 years:
- Sensex: Averaged an annual growth rate of 14.80%.
- Nifty: Averaged an annual growth rate of 14.61%.
- Dow Jones: Averaged an annual growth rate of 7.20%.
- Nasdaq: Averaged an annual growth rate of 11.67%.
The stock market showed a strong performance yesterday, with significant gains in pharma and metal sectors, and some noteworthy corporate earnings reports. Despite some mixed signals from global markets and individual stock performances, the overall trend remained positive. The reduction in India’s fiscal deficit and the growth in industrial production were positive indicators, bolstering investor confidence.