KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Market Cap Movement Today
Large Caps Add 4.12 lakh crore in market cap today.
Top Contributors in Market Cap Change:
Bharti Airtel: Rs 24,435 crore.
Reliance Industries: Rs 18,539 crore.
Mid Caps Add 1.89 lakh crore in mid caps today
Top Contributors In Market Cap Change:
Adani Total Gas: Rs 4,701 crore.
Bharti Hexacom: Rs 4,625 crore.
Small Caps Add 1.08 Lakh Crore in small caps today
Top Contributors In Market Cap Change:
Hindustan Copper: Rs 1,457 crore.
Redington: Rs 1,442 crore.
Rupee Ends Stronger Against Dollar
Rupee strengthened by 31 paise to close at 86.96 against the US Dollar.
It closed at 87.27 a dollar on Tuesday.
Source: Bloomberg
Stock Market At Closing
Nifty and Sensex end higher on Wednesday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex had risen nearly 2%.
Nifty ends 1.20% or 264.85 points up at 22,347.50.
Sensex ends 1.07% or 779.45 points higher at 73,730.23.
Broader indices also closed higher. Nifty Midcap 150 ended 2.43% higher; Nifty Smallcap 250 closed 2.71% higher.
All sectoral indices rose with Nifty metal and Nifty Media in the lead.
Bharti Airtel, Mahindra and Mahindra, ITC, RIL and Infosys emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Shriram Finance and Grasim Industries were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
India Set To Meet 2030 Clean Energy Target Despite Hurdles: Suzlon Energy CEO
India is on track to achieve the ambitious target of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, despite the hurdles, according to Suzlon Energy’s Chief Executive Officer, JP Chalasani.
The slowdown in power purchase agreements (PPAs) and quarterly performance of industry players could be a temporary trend and it won’t affect the sector in the long run, the CEO said in an interaction with NDTV Profit.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: Pharma Firms' Ebitda, EPS Likely To Be Impacted By US Tariffs, Says Goldman Sachs
The Ebitda and earning per share estimates of Indian pharma companies are likely to take a hit in the likely scenario of tariffs being imposed by the US, according to Goldman Sachs. Impact on operating profit is likely to range from 3-13% on an average, assuming 25% tariffs, the brokerage said.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: European Markets Trade Higher
European Markets are also trading higher with DAX up 2.5%.
Stock Market Live: Market Trends Upwards
Nifty 50 Sees Biggest Gain In 20 Days At 1.4%.
Nifty Midcap Sees Biggest Gain In 24 Days At 2.3%.
Nifty Smallcap 250 Sees Biggest Gain In 9 Days At 2.1%.
Market Cap Gain
Total NSE Market Cap Gain Of Rs 3.86 Lakh Crore.
Large Caps Gain Around Rs 3.71 Lakh Crore In Market Cap.
Mid-Caps Gain Around Rs 1.47 Lakh Crore In Market Cap.
Small Caps Gain Around Rs 81,400 Crore In Market Cap.
Stock Market Live: Trent Clarifies On Stores Added
Trent in a clarification said that the system got updated with closed stores. They said that they are currently at 240 stores.
Tata Steel Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 1.02 million shares of Tata Steel were traded via a block deal on Wednesday. The share of Tata Steel rose as much as 4.06% to Rs 145 apiece.
Stock Market Live: OMCS Stocks Rise For Third Straight Day
The shares of oil marketing companies rose for the third straight session. HPCL, IOC and MRPL lead the gains.
Stock Market Live: Most Metal Stocks Rise
Most metal stocks rise on Wednesday after China announced that it would restructure its steel industry and cut its total output. The gains were led by Hindustan Copper, Welspun Corp., Vedanta and NMDC.
Stock Market Live: Adani Infra Acquires Stake In PSP Group Amid Major Orders From Adani Entities
The Competition Commission of India has approved Adani Infra’s acquisition of 30.07% stake in PSP Projects Ltd. This comes after a significant portion of PSP Group’s order book was attributed to the Adani Group, making it the single largest contributor to the company’s order value.
The total amount of orders received by PSP Group stands at Rs 3,478.58 crore, with nearly Rs 1,631 crore coming from the Adani Group alone. This contribution was recorded just before the CCI approved the acquisition.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: Lupin Share Price Today
The shares of Lupin rose over 3% on Wednesday after the company received double upgrade to 'Buy' from the earlier 'Sell' from Citi. In addition, the target price rises from Rs 2,260 from the earlier Rs 1,900 per share.
Stock Market Live: Tata Steel's European Operations Come At Heavy Cost
Tata Steel Ltd. has consistently underperformed its closest peer, JSW Steel Ltd. Over one year, the Tata steelmaker's shares have fallen 8%, while JSW Steel's stock has risen 19%. Over 10 years, Tata Steel gained 144%, compared to JSW Steel's 749%.
One of the key reasons is Tata Steel's struggling European operations, acquired as Corus in fiscal 2008. Tata Steel Europe Ltd. has yielded only Rs 2,090.45 crore in aggregate net profit from FY09 to FY24.
Read full story here.
Market Correction Not Attributable To US; Some Pockets Overheated, Says UTI AMC's Tyagi
India's stock market correction is not emanating from the US. When markets are extremely high in terms of valuation, they need an excuse to come down, said Ajay Tyagi, head - equity, UTI Asset Management.
"We've been saying for many months and quarters. Possibly, we were early in calling this out...we've been thinking about overvaluation for more than 12 months now," Tyagi said.
Stock Market Live: Hitachi Energy Shares Soar
Shares of Hitachi Energy Ltd., rose nearly 8% after Goldman Sachs gave the company a 'buy' rating.
The target price is set, implying a 10% upside at Rs 13,350. This bullish stance is backed by several key factors like robust growth and market dominance, according to the brokerage.
Read full story here.
Sensex, Nifty Today: Stock Market Watch 12 PM
Indian equities were trading higher with Nifty rising nearly 1.23% at 22,354.90 and Sensex rose over 800 points higher at 73,800.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex rose over 1.11%.
Nifty rose 1.32% to 22,375.05.
Sensex rose 1.18% to 73,848.49.
Broader indices were trading higher. Nifty Midcap 150 rose 2.15%; Nifty Smallcap 250 was trading 2.03% higher.
All sectoral indices rose, led by Nifty Metal and Nifty Auto.
Nifty Bank rose 0.73%, Nifty IT was up 2.59%.
Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, RIL and Trent were top Nifty gainers.
HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Grasim Industries, Bajaj Finserv and IndusInd Bank were top Nifty losers.
Stock Market Live: BEL Stock Price Today
The shares of BEL rose nearly 3% on Wednesday after the company announced an interim dividend of Rs 1.5 per share.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Pharma Sees Recovery
Nifty Pharma rose nearly 1% on Wednesday a day after it hit nearly eight-month low. Glenmark Pharma, Laurus Labs, Aurobindo Pharma and Sanofi were leading the gains.
Stock Market Live: Trent Share Price Today
Trent shares rise over 5% on strong Westside store addition in the fourth quarter. This is the highest in at least the last two years.
The company's website today shows 269 stores for Westside in comparison to 238 stores as of December 2024.
Zudio stores at 672 implied that 37 stores were added in the fourth quarter so far.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Auto Rises Over 2%
Nifty Auto rose over 2% on Wednesday a day after it hit nearly one-month low. Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors and Samvardhana were leading the gains.
Stock Market Live: KEC International Share Price Today
The shares of KEC International rose over 2% after it received income tax refund worth Rs 177 crore.
Stock Market Live: Nifty FMCG Sees Some Recovery
Nifty FMCG rose nearly 1% on Wednesday a day after it hit 22-month low. United Spirits, Nestle, Radico Khaitan and P&G were leading the gains.
Stock Market Live: Nifty IT Rises Over 2%
Nifty IT rose over 2% on Wednesday a day after it hit an eight-month low. Coforge, Persistent Systems and Mphasis were leading the gains.
Stock Market Live: All Adani Group Stocks Advance In Trade
All Adani Group shares were in the green with Adani Green leading the gains. Adani Green rose over 8% and Adani Energy rose nearly 7% on Wednesday.
Adani Group stocks add over Rs 47,000 crore in market cap on Wednesday.
Stock Market Live: Adani Wilmar Share Price Today
The shares of Adani Wilmar rose nearly 7% on Wednesday after it announced that it will acquire G.D. Foods Manufacturing (India), a leading player in sauces and pickles category and owner of renowned brand "Tops".
It pared gains to trade 5.77% higher at Rs 253.70 apiece, as of 10:51 a.m. This compares to a 0.84% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: Blue Star, Voltas Stocks Decline As India May Face AC Shortage
The shares of AC makers and component manufacturers fell on Wednesday on news that the production would be impacted in April due to compressor delays.
Additionally, the ongoing geopolitical tensions worsened supply chain issues as India still imports about 40% components from China.
India May Face AC shortage This Summer Over Supply Constraints
AC production likely to be impacted in April due to compressor delays
Sales expected to rise by 25-30%.
Demand surge beyond expectations could lead to out-of-stock situations.
Ongoing geopolitical tensions worsened supply chain issues.
Critical component availability and production timelines remain uncertain.
Rising commodity prices and a weaker rupee adding pressure.
Major white goods companies may hike prices by 3-4% in April-May, raising AC cost by Rs 1,500-2,000.
Alert: India still imports about 40% components from China
Sources: Industry experts, companies
Stock Market Live: Defence Stocks Rally
All defence stocks were trading in the positive with BEML, Mazagon Dock, HAL leading the gains.
Stock Market Live: Coforge Share Price Today
Shares of Coforge Ltd. rose on Wednesday after the company signed a $1.56 billion (approximately Rs 13,593 crore) long-term deal with US-headquartered travel technology player Sabre Corp. Coforge shares rose as much as 9.32% to Rs 7,884.30 apiece, the highest level since Feb. 14. They pared gains to trade 9.24% higher at Rs 7,878.75 apiece, as of 9:38 a.m.
Read full story here.
Stock Market Live: BSE Share Price Today
BSE shares fell over 9% on Wednesday to Rs 4,035.10 per share. As of 10:01 a.m. it was trading 6.35% lower at Rs 282.80 apiece.
Stock Market Live: NBFC Stocks In Focus
Non-Banking Financial Companies witnessed a sudden decline in their stock prices on Wednesday following concerns raised by the Reserve Bank of India regarding perpetual lines of credit extended by retail NBFCs, people in the know told NDTV Profit. The RBI has reportedly conveyed to some lenders that such products should be slowed down, causing a ripple effect in the market.
Stock Market Live: Solar Industries Share Price Today
Solar Industries India Ltd.'s shares rose after receiving export orders worth Rs 2,150 crore on Feb. 28. The orders are for supply of defence products. Solar Industries stock rose as much as 1.95% during early trade on Wednesday to Rs 9,214.9 apiece on the NSE. It was trading 0.99% higher at Rs 9,127.9 apiece, compared to a 0.57% advance in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:36 a.m.
Stock Market Live: Orient Cement Shares Rise
The shares of Orient Cement rose nearly 5% on Wednesday after the CCI approves acquisition of 7.8 crore shares by Ambuja Cement at Rs 395.4 per share.
Stock Market Live: Granules Share Price Today
USFDA has made warning letter against Granules public
USFDA had issues warning letter on Feb. 26
Granules had notified about the Warning Letter on Feb. 27, post market close
Data integrity, quality and contamination issues highlighted in the Warning Letter
Analysts do not expect a faster clearance
What The Warning Letter Says
Failed to establish and follow adequate written procedures for cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Significant contamination found.
Failed to maintain buildings in a good state of repair.
It says birds, small animals and insects were entering the plant.
There were bird dropping and feathers found inside the plant.
Failed to routinely calibrate, inspect, or check according to a written program designed to assure proper performance of automatic, mechanical, electronic equipment, or other types of equipment, including computers, used in the manufacture, processing, packing, and holding of a drug product.
Stock Market Live: RVNL Share Price Today
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam rose after the company received a Letter of Acceptance for an infrastructure project worth Rs 729.8 crore. The big order win is from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd.
RVNL stock rose as much as 4.12% during early trade to Rs 339.60 apiece on the NSE. It was trading 1.82% higher at Rs 332.1 apiece, compared to a 0.36% advance in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 9:26 a.m.
Stock Market Live: ICICI Bank, M&M Lead Gains
Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, L&T, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finserv weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
ICICI Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, Infosys, Power Grid, Reliance Industries added to the Nifty 50 index.
Stock Market Live: Most Sectors Rise With Nifty IT In Lead
On NSE, eight of the 12 sectors were in the green. The NSE IT as the best performing sector during open.
Broader markets were trading higher, with the NSE Midcap indices trading 0.78% higher and NSE Smallcap indices was trading 0.85% higher.
Stock Market Live: Nifty Snap 10-Day Fall With All Eyes On Trump, Sensex Rises Over 150 Points
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher on Wednesday with investors keeping an eye on Trumps speech. The Nifty 50 rose 0.32% up at 22,153.95 snapping its 10-day decline streak and the Sensex was up 0.33% at 73,230.80.
"Nifty can find support at 22,000 followed by 21,900 and 21,800. On the higher side, 22,200 can be an immediate resistance, followed by 22,300 and 22,400," said Hardik Matalia, Derivative Analyst, Choice Broking.
Trump On Tariffs On India
Other countries have used tariffs against us for decades and now it is our turn to start using them against those other countries.
On average, the European Union, China, Brazil, India and countless other nations charge us tremendously higher tariffs than we charge them. It is very unfair.
India charges us tariffs, 100 per cent. The system is not fair to the US, it never was
On April 2, reciprocal tariffs kick in and whatever they tariff us, other countries, we will tariff them. Whatever they tax us, we will tax them
If they do non-monetary tariff to keep us out of their market, then we will do non-monetary barriers to keep them out of our market
Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Trade Mixed Pre-Open Amid Trade War Concerns
At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 9.60 points or 0.04% lower at 22,073.05. The BSE Sensex was 0.03% higher at 73,005.37.
Rupee Vs Dollar Today: Indian Currency Strengthens To 87.24
Rupee opened 3 paise higher at 87.24 against the US Dollar. It closed at 87.27 on Tuesday.
Source: Bloomberg
The dollar index is 0.18% higher at 105.74. Brent crude is down 0.38% to $70.77.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial: What Brokerages Say
JPMorgan has upgraded coverage on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. with an 'overweight' rating from the earlier 'underweight'. It has also hiked its target price to Rs 320 from Rs 235.
The brokerage highlighted the potential for positive rural momentum in 2025, which is expected to benefit MMFS.
Read full story here.
Nifty Today: What F&O Cues Indicate
Nifty March Futures down by 0.34% at a premium of 108,4 points.
Nifty March futures open interest up by 1.39%.
Nifty Options March 6 Expiry: Maximum Call open interest at 23,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 20,800.
Securities In Ban Period: NIL.
Dollar Check
The US Dollar index is up 0.19% at 105.75.
Euro was up 0.20% at 0.9429.
Pound was up 0.18% at 0.7829.
Yen was down 0.08% at 149.85.
Stock Market News Live: Global Check
Stocks in the Asia Pacific region traded mixed early on Wednesday, on the tariff relief signal after President Donald Trump sparked a global selloff.
Japan's Nikkei rose 0.04%, or 17 points to 37,347, while Australia's S&P ASX 200 was down 1.03% at 8,113 as of 6:45 a.m. Stocks on Wall Street recovered after erasing all gains made this year as US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signalled a tariff compromise with Canada and Mexico.
Canada and China responded to Trump with retaliatory measures after the US decided to proceed with levies against Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. Meanwhile, China's commerce ministry "strongly" opposed the tariff measures and "hoped" that the US would handle issues objectively and rationally.
Future contracts in China pointed at a flat start and will remain in focus as the country maintains its economic growth goal at about 5% for 2025, — the third consecutive year — raising expectations for officials to unleash more stimulus. China also set this year’s fiscal deficit target at around 4% of gross domestic product, according to the report seen by Bloomberg.
Wall Street saw a volatile session but recovered its losses in late hours. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.22%, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 0.35%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 1.55% on Tuesday.
Stock Market News Live: GIFT Nifty Opens Lower Amid Trade War Fears
The GIFT Nifty was trading near 22,130.5 early on Wednesday. The futures contract based on the benchmark Nifty 50 fell 0.07% at 22,130.5 as of 7:38 a.m., indicating a negative start for the Indian markets.
The benchmark equity indices ended Tuesday's session down, marking the longest losing streak in 29 years. The NSE Nifty 50 ended 36.65 points or 0.17% lower at 22,086.2, while the BSE Sensex fell 96.01 points or 0.13% to close at 72,989.9.
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