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Sensex, Nifty Report Biggest Monthly Decline In Two Years

Sensex, Nifty Report Biggest Monthly Decline In Two Years
Traders monitor financial data on computer screens on the trading floor. (Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg)
8 years ago
Indian equity benchmarks ended lower for the second day, posting its biggest monthly decline in two years, weighed by banking shares.The S&P BSE Sensex Index closed 0.6 percent lower at 34,150.12. The benchmark fell nearly 5 percent this month, the biggest monthly decline since February 2016. The NSE Nifty 50 Index ended at 10,488.35, down 0.6 percent. The 50-stock index fell 4.9 percent during the month of June, the biggest monthly decline in two years.The market breadth was tilted in favour of sellers. 

  • Apr-Jan Fiscal deficit at Rs 6.77 lakh crore versus Rs 5.95 lakh crore revised estimates for FY18.
  • Apr-Jan revenue deficit at Rs 4.80 lakh crore versus Rs 4.44 lakh crore revised estimates for FY18.

  • Punjab National Bank: About 12 lakh shares changed hands in a block deal.
  • Bharat Petroleum: About 22.8 lakh shares changed hands in a single block deal.
  • Jindal Steel: About 17.9 lakh shares changed hands in a block deal.
  • Buyers and sellers were not known immediately.

    Source: Bloomberg

Zydus-Cadila received a green signal from the U.S. drug regulator for its Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection used for sedation of non-intubated patients prior surgical procedures, according to its stock exchange notification.

Power of business families, weak legal system and few protections to whistle-blowers contribute to India’s scenario. (More details here.)

Source: Bloomberg

  • Bigger issue with the Fed is inflation.
  • There are no indications that inflation will accelerate.
  • Flows in emerging markets via ETFs have been encouraging.
  • Trump Administration tax cuts encouraging for businesses in U.S.

Shares of the wheel rim maker rose as much as rose as much as 2.2 percent to Rs 1,039.90. The company won a new export order close to 2,000 wheels, according to its stock exchange notification.

The stock has declined 9 percent so far this year, compared to 0.5 percent gain in Sensex.

Shares of the real-estate developer gained as much as 2.3 percent to Rs 227.50 after its subsidiary emerged as the highest bidder for an 11.76-acre plot of land in Gurugram.

The subsidiary, Aadarshini Real Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd. had bid Rs 1,496 crore for the plot.

The stock was trading at an unusually high 99 percent premium versus peers. That compares with an average 59 percent premium that it enjoyed over the last two years, Bloomberg data showed. The Bloomberg consensus price target of DLF is 1.6 percent lower than the current stock price.

India’s market regulator approved the initial public offering of a Gitanjali Gems Ltd.’s subsidiary despite an ongoing probe into alleged trading violations by promoter Mehul Choksi, now named in the Rs 13,000-crore Punjab National Bank fraud. (more details here!)

  • Commercial production will begin by June-July 2018.
  • Nine months of production could give us close to 6,000 barrels.
  • The well is profitable and will be an exciting addition to our bottomline in FY19.
  • Demerger will increase focus on dredging.
  • Demerger should take 6-8 months.
  • Listing of demerged business should take 6-8 months.

Symphony

  • Stock rose as much as 4.9 percent to Rs 1,870.
  • Trading volume was 11.5 times its 20-day average.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

  • Stock fell as much as 6.5 percent to Rs 104.90.
  • Trading volume was 8.7 times its 20-day average.

Avenue Supermarts

  • Stock rose as much as 2.4 percent to Rs 1,387.
  • Trading volume was 4.1 times its 20-day average.

Network 18 Media & Investments

  • Stock rose as much as 5.2 percent to Rs 52.50.
  • Trading volume was 2.1 times its 20-day average.

TeamLease Services

  • Stock rose as much as 2.5 percent to Rs 2,134.
  • Trading volume was 29.8 times its 20-day average.

  • The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI in February was 52.1 from 52.4 in January.

  • Have been playing an important role in transformation from fintech perspective.
  • Focusing on ecosystems rather than individual enterprises.
  • Approaching towards managing risk at scale.
  • Should be more worried if there is any disruption in delivery model.
  • Leading in technology-led transformation rather than location-led transformation.
  • E-Commerce competed on a value proposition of price.
  • Helping Rolls-Royce in digital transformation.
  • Focused on differential capabilities but acquisitions not part of our core strategy.
  • Very excited on cloud transformation space via agile.
  • Getting more embedded and closer on IT design of clients.
  • Technology is becoming so integral that it poses both challenge as well as opportunity.

Shares of the drug-maker climbed as much as 1.77 percent to Rs 597 after it partnered with Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. to create greater access to key medicines, according to its stock exchange notification.

The pharmaceutical company said that the deal is part of the company’s efforts to improve the state of healthcare in India. The stock snapped a two-day losing streak to gain in today’s opening trade. The traded volume was 3.1 times the 30-day average.

Cipla was trading at an unusual 16 percent discount versus peers, compared to an average 2 percent premium over the last two years, Bloomberg data revealed.

Key highlights from the conversation:

  • Indications suggest a downward movement for crude prices.
  • Crude prices cannot go beyond a point because of shale oil impact.
  • Rise in crude prices had no real impact on car sales.
  • Will end the year with 6-6.5 percent sales growth.
  • Expect 2018-2019 to be better for auto industry.
  • No impact on demand due to price hike.
  • No serious impact due to introduction of e-way bill.
  • Gujarat Plant to produce about 1.70 lakh cars this year.
  • Royalty plan based on Indian rupee and Indian selling price.
  • Reduction in royalty to be based on certain volume, production and sales for each mode.
  • Awaiting numbers and approvals from Suzuki.
  • R&D costs with margin added will be reimbursed.
  • New roylaty plan depends on newer models becoming larger in terms of sales.
  • Capacity limitation also a concern.
  • Priority being given to better selling, bigger models.
  • Emphasis on pushing entry level cars has lessened.
  • Position neutral as Maruti doesn't sell to U.S.
  • Do not expect a tariff war over cars with U.S.

Key highlights from the conversation:

  • Indian markets are facing global pressure.
  • Do not think worst is over for PSU banks.
  • Weak dollar impacting IT companies.
  • Markets may see major correction led by U.S.

Shares of the cement, zinc manufacturer jumped nearly 5 percent to Rs 117 after Bloomberg reported that a Bain Capital-backed investor group is poised to win the bidding for Binani Cement Ltd. Binani Cement is currently under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

The stock’s traded volume was 4.4 times the 30-day average, and the stock has declined 15.2 percent since the year beginning, compared to the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index’s gain of 0.2 percent.

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