On the weekly scale also, the NSE benchmark formed a bearish candle. Analysts said the consolidation in the index may continue and that the 17,000-17,450 range may stay intact.
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Wall Street opens flat after tech-driven rally
Wall Street’s main indexes opened flat on Friday after a technology stocks-driven rally in the previous sessions, as investors weighed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the possibility of bigger interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.55 points, or 0.02%, at the open to 34,702.39. The S&P 500 opened higher by 2.75 points, or 0.06%, at 4,522.91, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2.88 points, or 0.02%, to 14,194.72 at the opening bell.
Why bond market crash is actually good news for most investors
The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index, a benchmark for the bond market worldwide, has tumbled 11% from its peak in January 2021, equating to a drop of $2.6 trillion in the index’s market value. Bloomberg News describes this as an unprecedented loss in the long history of the bond market. Big capital losses are always bad news in the stock market, but in the bond market can be welcome news for most.
Vedanta approves capex investment of $687 m in Cairn Oil & Gas
JUST IN: Sagar Cements approves preferential allotment of 13 million shares to Premji Invest at Rs 265/share
Nifty stuck in a range, forms small bearish candle on weekly scale
Nifty50 on Friday fell for the third straight day and closed below its 50-day moving average. The index formed a bearish candle on the daily chart, with a lower wick, reflecting the support that the NSE barometer took intraday near its 200-day moving average. On the weekly scale also, the NSE benchmark formed a bearish candle. Analysts said the consolidation in the index may continue and that the 17,000-17,450 range may stay intact.
JUST IN: IndiaMART InterMESH announced an investment of approximately Rs 45.98 cr in Finlite Tech and acquire 51.09% stake in the company
Market breadth favours declines, advance-decline ratio at 1:2
“After the recent 10% rally, the market has turned sideways with a negative bias due to increase in commodity prices, tightening monetary policy and inflationary pressure. The domestic market is showing strong resilience but to sustain the trend a lot will depend on the outcome of the war & commodity prices. Ease in Covid restrictions in India is a boost for sectors like hospitality, multiplex, transportation etc, leading to the outperformance”
– Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services
JUST IN: Rupee rises 11 paise to end at 76.22 (provisional) against US dollar
Nifty Bank rises 200 pts from lows; top gainers from the pack
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 03:47 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Top 5 losers from auto space
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 03:45 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
MARKETS THIS WEEK
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Top Nifty50 performers & laggards of today’s session
Heatmap: Only 8 of 30 Sensex stocks end in the green
CLOSING BELL: Nifty ends below 17,200
CLOSING BELL: Sensex slips for 3rd day, sheds 233 points
The Indian equity markets continue to be in a grind, influenced by and reacting to incremental news flow on the global front, especially related to the geopolitical situation and Fed rhetoric. The two key challenges and monitorables for the markets in the near term are the persistent inflationary pressures and the rising bond yields. A prolonged geopolitical situation and elevated prices will gradually start weighing on demand and profitability and can lead to a cut in growth and earnings estimates. Also, the recent rise in bond yields can have implications for flows and equity valuations. With the markets having pulled back sharply in the past couple of weeks, one can look at creating small liquidity, as the uncertainty and volatility are likely to continue for some more time with too many moving parts, providing intermittent opportunities”.
– Milind Muchhala, Executive Director, Julius Baer
Nifty IT under pressure; here are top losers from the pack
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 03:18 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
European shares slip as crisis in Ukraine deepens
- European shares fell for a third straight session on Friday and was set to end the week lower, as the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict kept investors cautious heading into the weekend.
- Declines in financial and technology stocks countered gains in basic and defensive sectors, leaving the pan-European STOXX 600 index 0.2% lower.
- On the week, STOXX 600 was set close about 0.4% lower, as lofty energy prices from sanctions on Russia fanned inflation fears and stoked worries about slowing economic growth.
These stocks defy market mood, surge up to 12%
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 02:08 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex extends fall, down over 450 points
Torrent Power on Friday announced the completion of the acquisition of 50 MW solar power plant from Lightsource bp and UKCI for an enterprise value of Rs 300 crore.
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 01:37 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
TCS falls 2%; Retail acceptance ratio of TCS buyback at 26%
GR Infraprojects has emerged as L-1 bidder for Construction of Four Laning of NH-71 from Madanapalle to Pileru in the State of Andhra Pradesh under Bharatmala Pariyojna on Hybrid Annuity Mode. The bid value is Rs 1577 crore.
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 01:08 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Global market update: Japan’s Nikkei posts longest winning streak in 2.5 years
- Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a ninth straight session on Friday, its longest winning streak since September 2019, as investors bought back cheap stocks even as a recent rally partially prompted traders to lock in profits.
- The Nikkei share average reversed course to inch 0.14% higher to 28,149.84, with the index gaining 4.93% this week. The broader Topix ended flat at 1,981.47, but posted a weekly gain of 3.78%.
Jefferies initiates coverage on Anupam Rasayan with BUY, sets target at Rs 1,040
“Anupam Rasayan is well-positioned to benefit from ‘China + 1’ with its diversified chemistry expertise, wide customer base and presence across multiple verticals. Strong LT contract pipeline offers medium-term growth visibility. We forecast Rev/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 33%/29%/31% over FY22-24E. Valuation is favorable after a 16% correction. We initiate at Buy with a Rs1,040 PT at 38x P/E on accelerating earnings growth and upside potential from new contract wins,” the brokerage said.
HDFC sells 2.2% stake in Hindustan Oil Exploration
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 12:29 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Vikram Thermo surges 8% as board to consider bonus issue
Vikram Thermo India Ltd has informed BSE that the Meeting of Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on April 01, 2022 to consider regarding increase in the authorized share capital of the Company as well as to issue Bonus Shares to the shareholders of the Company.
Atul Ltd board approves buyback worth Rs 70 crore
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 12:13 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex extends fall, down 250 points
JP Morgan upgrades IndiGo to Neutral from Underweight; Target upped to Rs 1825 from Rs 1400
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 12:03 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Ruchi Soya FPO subscribed 16% so far on Day 2
Sugar stocks slip on likely restriction on sugar exports
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 11:37 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
India could cap sugar exports to augment local stocks: Reuters
- India is considering restrictions on sugar exports for the first time in six years and may cap exports at around 8 million tonnes in an effort to prevent domestic prices surging, government and industry sources told Reuters.
- Any curbs on exports by the world’s second biggest sugar exporter could lift global sugar prices that have been supported by lower output in top producer Brazil and firm crude oil prices, which encourages mills to produce more sugarcane-based ethanol.
Zen Technologies secures a Project Sanction Order (PSO) from Indian Army; stock hits 5% upper circuit
Price as on 25 Mar, 2022 11:19 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Top 5 losers on NSE in morning session
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RUPEE UPDATE
Rupee surges 18 paise to 76.15 against US dollar in early trade
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NIFTY MEDIA top performing sector on NSE
Airtel prepays Rs 8,815 cr towards deferred liabilities for 2015 spectrum
- Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Friday said it has paid Rs 8,815 crore to the government towards part prepayment of deferred liabilities pertaining to spectrum acquired in the 2015 auction.
- The prepayment is for instalments due in FY2027 and FY2028, the Sunil Mittal-led telco said in a statement.
- Over the…
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