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Stock Market Performance Report – A Mixed Bag of Gains and Losses
The stock market witnessed a roller-coaster session yesterday, starting strong and ending on a mixed note. The Nifty 50 index opened above its previous closing point, showing early signs of optimism. However, intraday volatility shaped the day’s market dynamics.
Market Opening and Intraday Movement
The Nifty 50 reached its highest point of the day at 9:43 AM but experienced a sharp dip, hitting its lowest point at 10:09 AM. After this fluctuation, the index stayed within a narrow range for the remainder of the trading session.
Sectoral Performance
Except for the IT sector, all major sectors closed positively, providing a boost to investor sentiment. The oil and gas sector and media stocks emerged as top performers, reflecting solid buying interest. On the contrary, IT stocks faced selling pressure, contributing to the sector’s negative close.
Global Market Trends
Global markets offered little direction as most US and European indices remained flat. Similarly, Asian markets exhibited subdued trading, with the exception of Japan, which showed robust performance.
Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers (Nifty 50)
- ONGC: ₹263.49 ▲ 3.59%
- SBI Life: ₹1,477.75 ▲ 3.00%
- HDFC Life: ₹619.85 ▲ 2.29%
- Tata Motors: ₹793.25 ▲ 2.19%
- Reliance: ₹1,240.85 ▲ 1.88%
Top Losers (Nifty 50)
- HCL Tech: ₹1,915.90 ▼ 1.90%
- Trent: ₹6,874.30 ▼ 1.77%
- TCS: ₹4,028.30 ▼ 1.63%
- Eicher Motors: ₹5,177.30 ▼ 1.39%
- Hero Moto: ₹4,162.05 ▼ 0.97%
Key News Highlights
- Government Schemes: A new production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme 1.1 was launched for specialty steel, aimed at boosting domestic production.
- Automobile Sales: Retail automobile sales in India rose by 9.1% in 2024, reaching 2.61 crore vehicles, according to FADA.
- Microsoft Investment: The tech giant announced a $3 billion investment in India over the next two years, focusing on cloud and AI infrastructure.
- Gold Purchases: Central banks globally added 53 tonnes of gold in November 2024, with India contributing 8 tonnes, as per the World Gold Council.
IPO Subscriptions
- Standard Glass IPO: Subscribed 34.82 times overall, with retail subscription at 32.83 times. Open till January 8.
- Quadrant Future Tek IPO: Subscribed 15.84 times overall, with retail subscription at 54.72 times. Open till January 9.
Stock-Specific Updates
- IndiGo: Penalized ₹2.17 crore by the customs department.
- Airtel and Vodafone-Idea: Sold their joint venture stake in FireFly Networks for ₹9 crore.
- Ashoka Buildcon: Signed a ₹1,391 crore contract for a four-lane economic corridor in West Bengal.
- BPCL: Approved an IPO for Maharashtra Natural Gas, its joint venture with GAIL and Indraprastha Gas.
- Paras Defense: Secured a license to manufacture Light Machine Guns (LMGs).
- L&T: Received large orders worth ₹2,500-₹5,000 crore in its power transmission and distribution business.
Commodity and Currency Updates
- Gold (10g): ₹77,520 ▲ 0.16%
- Silver (1kg): ₹91,180 ▲ 1.79%
- USD-INR: ₹85.72/USD ▼ 0.13%
Global Market Indices
- Dow Jones: 42,706.56 ▼ 0.06%
- Nasdaq: 19,864.98 ▲ 1.24%
Long-Term Market Returns
Indian Markets
- Sensex: 13.31% p.a. over 20 years.
- Nifty: 13.12% p.a. over 20 years.
US Markets
- Dow Jones: 7.20% p.a. over 20 years.
- Nasdaq: 11.92% p.a. over 20 years.
The stock market’s performance reflected a mix of optimism and caution, with strong showings in select sectors and global markets staying relatively flat. Investors should remain vigilant as domestic and international factors continue to influence market movements.
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