Indian equities ended higher for the second consecutive trading session, led by the gains in Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.85 percent to end at 41,565.90 and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.77 percent to close at 12,201.20. The broader markets represented by the NSE Nifty 500 Index rose 0.5 percent.
The market breadth, however, was tilted in favour of sellers. About 1,069 stocks declined and 726 shares advanced on National Stock Exchange.
Seven out of 11 sectoral gauges compiled by NSE ended higher, led by the NSE Nifty FMCG Index’s 1.9 percent gain. On the flipside, the NSE Nifty PSU Bank Index was the top sectoral loser, down 1.9 percent.
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Shares of Hindalco fluctuated between gains and losses to trade little changed at Rs 193.60 after announcing December quarter results.
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Shares of CSB Bank declined for the fifth consecutive trading session. The stock fell as much as 4.5 percent to hit an all-time low at Rs 171.40.
The scrip fell nearly 10 percent in five trading sessions and declined 15 percent in the past 30 days, Bloomberg data showed.
About 19 lakh shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank changed hands in a large trade, Bloomberg data showed. Buyers and sellers were not known immediately.
Shares of Info Edge fluctuated between gains and losses to trade 0.2 percent higher at Rs 3,004.50 after announcing December quarter results.
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Shares of Affle India extended gains for the second consecutive trading session. The scrip rose as much as 8.1 percent to hit an all-time high at Rs 1,894.80.
Trading volume was almost three times its 20-day average, Bloomberg data showed. The stock traded at 71 times its estimated earnings per share for the coming year.
Shares of MMTC extended gains for the second consecutive trading session and rose as much as 15.4 percent, the most since Jan. 16, 2020, to Rs 22.50.
The company has sought bids of 375 million tonnes of onions from Turkey, according to a Bloomberg report.
Trading volume was more than eight times its 20-day average, Bloomberg data showed. Of the shares traded, 55 percent were at the ask price and 39 percent were at the bid, according to Bloomberg report.
Shares of Hindustan Unilever halted their two-day losing streak. The stock rose as much as 5.2 percent to hit an all-time high at Rs 2,264.90.
The scrip returned 4.4 percent in the past five days and 15 percent in the past 30 days. The Relative Strength Index was above 70, indicating that the stock may be overbought, Bloomberg data showed.
Nifty’s 12,200 call option contract was among the most active Nifty option contracts on National Stock Exchange.
Premium on the contract, which is set to expire on Feb. 13, rose 128.47 percent to Rs 32.90. About 2.6 lakh shares were added to the open interest which stood at over 29.16 lakh shares.
Indian equities extended opening gains, trading higher for the second day in a row.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose as much as 0.9 percent to 41,857.56 and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.86 percent to 12,111.80. The broader markets represented by the NSE Nifty 500 Index rose as much as 0.71 percent.
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Shares of Reliance Naval & Engineering extended decline for the third consecutive trading session. The stock fell as much as 2.7 percent to Rs 1.80.
The company received a show-cause notice from the Ministry of Defense, for termination of contract relating to 5 Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels . The company said in a media statement that it shall take all the necessary steps and actions to protect its rights including the arbitrary invocation of Bank Guarantees relating to the subject contract.
The Relative Strength Index was below 30, indicating that the stock may be overbought, according to Bloomberg data.
Shares of Sun Pharma Advanced Research extended declines for the third consecutive trading session. The stock fell as much as 10.4 percent, the most since Feb. 1, 2020, to Rs 171.25.
The company received a complete response letter from U.S. FDA for the new drug application for Taclantis.
Trading volume was 17 times its 20-day average, Bloomberg data showed. The stock fell 3.6 percent in the past five days and declined 0.2 percent in the past 30 days.
Shares of IndusInd Bank resumed declines after one-day breather. The stock fell as much as 3.2 percent to Rs 1,251.70.
Moody’s changed its outlook on IndusInd Bank to ‘Negative’ from ‘Stable’ to account for the risk of further asset quality deterioration. The rating agency affirmed the bank’s domestic and foreign currency ratings at Baa3/P3. The affirmation of the rating was driven by the bank's strong buffers, both capital and profitability, which resulted in a strong ability to absorb asset quality stress.
The scrip was the worst performer on Sensex and second-worst performer on Nifty. It fell in two out of three trading sessions.
Indian equities opened higher, extending gains for the second consecutive trading session.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.45 percent to 41,403 and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.48 percent to 12,167. The broader markets represented by the NSE Nifty 500 Index rose 0.47 percent.
The market breadth was tilted in favour of buyers. About 852 stocks advanced and 526 shares declined on National Stock Exchange.
Ten out of 11 sectoral gauges compiled by NSE traded higher, led by the NSE Nifty Metal Index’s 1.16 percent gain. On the flipside, the NSE Nifty Realty Index was the top sectoral loser, down 0.1 percent.
Indian equities are set to open higher.
The S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.23 percent to 41,312 during the pre-market trade and the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.31 percent to 12,146.
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Novartis India (Q3, YoY)
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