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Shriram Finance ends lower, snapping six-day winning streak
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Equity Alert: Shriram Finance ends lower, snapping six-day winning streak
MUMBAI--1545 IST--Shares of Shriram Finance fell almost 2% Friday, snapping a six-day winning run. The stock fell after gaining almost 15% during this period.
The company's board announced last week plans for raising funds through rights issue, preferential allotment, qualified institutional placement, among other permitted methods. The company has approved a fundraise of INR 396.18 billion from Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. MUFG Bank will buy a 20% stake in Shriram Finance through preferential issue.
Shares of the company ended over 1% lower at INR 960.25 on the National Stock Exchange. Nearly 5 million shares of the company changed hands on the NSE, lower than over 10 million shares traded till the same time Wednesday.
Of the 19 brokerage recommendations available with Informist on the company, 17 have a 'buy' recommendation with an average target price of INR 894, and the remaining two have a 'hold' recommendation on the stock. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: Indices end lower as heavyweight banks, technology stocks drag
MUMBAI--1540 IST--Benchmark indices closed lower Friday, dragged down by a fall in heavyweight stocks and information technology companies. Both indices closed the week with marginal gains. While some metal-related stocks advanced, they were unable to offset the decline in most other sectors and almost every sectoral index closed in the red. More than 60% of the total stocks traded on the National Stock Exchange ended lower.
The Nifty 50 settled at 26042.30 points, down 99.80 points or 0.4%. The BSE Sensex ended at 85041.45 points, down 367.25 points or 0.4%. Titan Co. was the biggest support to the 50-stock index and ended over 2% higher. This rise came after the company announced the launch of its first retail store under the brand 'beYon' that offers lab-grown diamond jewellery. Meanwhile, information technology and financial services stocks were the hardest hit constituents of the Nifty 50. Major automobile, pharmaceutical and fast-moving consumer goods companies also saw declines. Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, and Shriram Finance were the worst performing constituents and ended over 1% lower each.
HDFC Bank's shares closed 0.5% lower and those of ICICI Bank ended 0.7% lower. Among other draggers, shares of Bharti Airtel ended 1% lower. The Nifty IT index declined the most among other sectoral indices, closing 1% lower. Meanwhile, the Nifty Metal index rose for the seventh straight session, ending 0.6% higher Friday.
Shares of railway companies extended their gains on the back of a "pre-budget rally", according to analysts. Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam, Railtel Corp. of India, Ircon International, and Titagarh Rail Systems ended 5–12% higher. Indian Railway Finance Corp. was up 10?ter the company extended a term loan of INR 98.21 billion to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor for the latter to refinance its existing foreign currency debt availed from the World Bank.
Among other stocks, Ola Electric Mobility closed over 2% higher and rose for five consecutive sessions. Shares of the electric two-wheeler maker rose after the government's directive that INR 3.67 billion be sanctioned to the company under the production-linked incentive scheme for automobile and auto components. Meanwhile, HFCL fell over 4% and was the worst hit Nifty 500 constituent.
Broader market indices extended the rout with the Nifty Smallcap 250 index, closing 0.2% lower after rising for most of the session, and the Nifty Midcap 150 index ending 0.3% lower. Among the small caps, Aavas Financiers, Anant Raj, and Acme Solar Holdings closed 2-3% lower.(Eshitva Prakash)
Equity Alert: Asian indices end higher Fri; gold, silver hit record highs
MUMBAI--1437 IST--Most Asian indices ended higher after falling in the previous trading session Wednesday in a holiday-truncated week. Indices in the region did not gain significantly, however. Trading volumes were also low as market participation remained shallow. On the other hand, prices of precious metals in the region continued to rally.
Bullion prices have soared in 2025 with investor sentiment on riskier assets becoming shaky. The fear of an artificial intelligence bubble and uncertainty over rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve have kept the market mood cautious. Gold prices have rallied over 71% so far this year, while silver has risen 158% in the same period. Futures contracts of gold and silver on COMEX hit record highs earlier in the day owing to the weak greenback and higher safe-haven demand. The March futures contract of silver on COMEX rose to an all-time high of $75.50 per ounce and the February futures contract of gold rose to a record high of $4,561.60 per ounce. A weak dollar makes dollar-denominated commodities more appealing for holders of other currencies, boosting demand.
China's CSI 300 Index ended 0.3% higher. The Trump administration in the US has accused China of employing unfair trade practices in the semiconductor industry but has also said it will hold off on imposition of additional tariffs until 2027, Dow Jones Newswires reported. A public notice Tuesday said the initial tariff level will remain at zero for 18 months before being increased to an undetermined rate in June 2027, according to the report.
Japanese stocks closed higher, with the Nikkei 225 Day and TOPIX gaining 0.7% and 0.2%, respectively, as the yen weakened following softer-than-expected inflation data from Tokyo. Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area slowed in December but remained above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, keeping the central bank on track for further monetary tightening. Consumer prices in Tokyo, excluding fresh food, rose 2.3% on year, easing from November's 2.8% rise, government data showed.
Technology and videogame stocks led the gains in the Japanese equity market. SoftBank Group rose 1.8% and Nintendo gained 2.3%. Investors in the region will closely watch comments from Japanese government officials on the yen's recent depreciation as well as any progress in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's economic plans.
South Korea's KOSPI rose 0.5% while the FTSE Singapore Straits Times fell 0.1%. Stock exchanges in Australia, Hong Kong, Europe are closed for the Boxing Day holiday.
Following were the levels of key Asian indices at 1435 IST:
|
Level |
Last |
Change in % |
| CSI 300 Index |
4657.24 |
0.32 |
| Nikkei 225 Day |
50750.39 |
0.68 |
| TOPIX FIRST SECTION |
3423.06 |
0.15 |
| KOSPI |
4129.68 |
0.51 |
| FTSE Singapore Strait Times |
4631.09 |
(-)0.11 |
(Simran Rede)
Equity Alert: NBCC rises nearly 5% to touch over 5-month high
MUMBAI--1405 IST--Shares of NBCC India rose over 5% to touch an over 5-month high of INR 122.50 during the session Friday. The stock is up after falling for two consecutive sessions. The rise in the stock comes after the company announced starting its overseas real estate operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, through its wholly-owned subsidiary NBCC Overseas Real Estate LLC. The company also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mumbai Port Authority to develop a CGO Complex (Central Government Offices Complex) on 25 acres on Mumbai Port Trust land.
The stock has shed 2% in the last 180 days and gained nearly 15% in the last 90 days. It has gained around 32% in the last 52 weeks.
For its Dubai real estate operations, NBCC Overseas Real Estate LLC acquired 14,776.80 square feet of prime land parcel in Dubai for AED 15 million (INR 368.04 million) for mixed-use development, according to an exchange filing by the company.
The company will serve as project management consultant to develop the Central Government Offices Complex for the Mumbai Port Authority. It had been accorded an in-principle approval to be the executing agency for planning, designing, execution and supervision of CGO Complex, multi-level car parking, international convention centre and maintenance of buildings, sheds, wharfs, storage area, roads etc. at an agency charge of 7% of the project cost, which excludes goods and services tax.
At 1402 IST, shares of NBCC India traded nearly 5% higher at INR 121.94 on the National Stock Exchange. Nearly 34 million shares of the company have been traded on the bourse so far, compared to around 4 mln shares Wednesday. All 3 brokerage reports available on the company with Informist have a 'buy' recommendation with an average target price of INR 144 for the stock. (Akshat Saksena)
Equity Alert: Railway cos up over optimism ahead of budget, ticket fare hike
MUMBAI--1338 IST--Shares of most railway companies traded higher Friday amid growing optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026. There are expectations that the government will maintain railways as a key focus of its broader infrastructure development agenda, analysts said. The announcement of railway ticket fare hike effective Friday also continued to boost investor sentiment. Shares of these companies rose for the fourth straight session after reports Sunday said that Indian Railways had announced a new fare structure effective Friday.
The Ministry of Railways Thursday officially notified a hike in passenger train fares effective Friday. Under the new structure, railway ticket fares have been increased by INR 1 paise per kilometre for ordinary class journeys beyond 215 kilometers, and by INR 2 paise per kilometre for non-air-conditioned classes of mail and express trains as well as AC classes across all trains, the ministry said in a press release. This marks the second passenger fare revision this year, after the one taken in July.
The government's budgetary allocation for Indian Railways' capital expenditure is likely to witness modest growth in 2026-27 (Apr-Mar), the Financial Times reported Thursday, citing sources. Railways are expected to get INR 2.75 trillion for capital expenditure in the upcoming budget, the report said. In FY26, the government had allotted around INR 2.5 trillion for capital expenditure.
At 1258 IST, shares of Rail Vikas Nigam were up over 11% and were among the top gainers in the Nifty 200. Over 74 million shares of the company changed hand on the NSE so far in the day, way higher than its three-month average volume of 4.46 million. At 1257 IST, shares of Indian Railway Finance Corp., RailTel Corp. of India, IRCON International, Titagarh Rail Systems, Texmaco Rail & Engineering, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp. were up 3.8-8.4%. Among other railway-related stocks, Jupiter Wagons, BEML, and Container Corp. of India were up 1.5-2.6%. (Arya S. Biju)
Equity Alert: Indices fall more, Nifty IT down for third straight session
MUMBAI--1335 IST--Benchmark equity indices fell more, with the Nifty IT index down almost 1%. Heavyweights such as HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continued to be negative territory, weighing on the 50-stock index. Only 18 of the Nifty 50 constituents were trading with gains.
At 1315 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 26045.35 points, down 96.75 points, or 0.4%. The BSE Sensex was at 85045.02 points, down 363.68 points or 0.4%. India VIX, the fear gauge of Dalal Street, was down nearly 1%. It fell for the third straight session and shed nearly 7% during this period.
The broader market performed better than benchmark indices. Barring the Nifty Midcap 50, all other indices were trading up, rising 0.1-0.4%. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty IT index continued its losing streak for the third straight session and shed over 2% during this period. The Nifty Consumer Durables, up almost 1%, snapped a three-day losing run.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was the worst hit among Nifty 50 constituents, down over 1%. The stock was down for the third straight session and has lost 3.5% during this period.
Though Titan Co. was slightly off highs after 1300 IST, it continued to be the top gainer in the Nifty 50 index and was up over 2%. The stock was followed by Nestle India and Hindalco Industries, up almost 1?ch. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: Indices remain lower; fall in HDFC Bank, TCS weigh on Nifty 50
MUMBAI--1230 IST--Benchmark equity indices remained lower, as a fall in shares of index heavyweight HDFC Bank along with those of Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services weighed on the Nifty 50. The Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Metal were the best performing sectoral indices during the session so far, up 0.7% and 0.4%, respectively. Nifty IT and Nifty Media were the worst hit amongst sectoral indices, down 0.9% and 0.5%, respectively.
At 1230 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 26058.15 points, down 83.95 points, or 0.3%. The BSE Sensex was at 85094.28 points, down 314.42 points or 0.4%. Titan Co. continued to be the highest gainer in the 50-stock index, up 2%. NTPC and Ultratech Cement followed, up around 1%. This marks the seventh consecutive session where Coal India traded higher, gaining 7% during the period. In the previous session, shares of Coal India hit a seven-month high after media reports said Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., an arm of Coal India, was gearing up to launch its initial public offering of INR 13 billion.
Among other stocks, NBCC India rose over 4?ter the company began its overseas real estate operation in Dubai by purchasing 14,776.80 square feet land parcel in the city for AED 15 million (INR 368.04 million) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, NBCC Overseas Real Estate LLC. The company also signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a CGO (central government offices) Complex across 25 acres on a Mumbai Port Trust land.
In the Nifty 500 index, Rail Vikas Nigam, MMTC, and Gujarat Mineral Development Corp. were the highest gainers, up 9.7-12.3%. Brainbees Solutions, Coforge, and PVR Inox were the worst performers in the 500-stock index, down 2.3-3.6%. (Akshat Saksena)
Equity Alert: Castrol India up; Motion JVCo, Stonepeak to buy 26% shr in co
MUMBAI--1118 IST--Shares of Castrol India rose around 5% to an intraday high of INR 198.13 after Motion JVCo, US-based alternative investment firm Stonepeak, and CPP Investment board launched an open offer to acquire 26% stake in the company. The open offer was triggered after British energy company bp agreed to sell 65% stake in Castrol India's UK-based parent to Stonepeak at an enterprise value of $10.10 billion.
At 1115 IST, shares of the company were trading nearly 3% higher at INR 194.90. Nearly 12 million shares of the company changed hands on NSE, which is sharply higher than over 600,000 shares traded till the same time Wednesday.
Motion JVCo and Stonepeak's funds, and CPP Investment Board have proposed to acquire 257 million equity shares of face value INR 5 in the company, representing a 26% stake, for INR 194.04 per share. This is roughly 2.5% higher than Wednesday's closing price of INR 189.39 per share on the National Stock Exchange. Markets remained closed on Thursday on account of Christmas.
Of the three brokerage reports available on the company with Informist, two have a 'buy' recommendation and one has a 'hold' recommendation. (Adhithya Aji)
Equity Alert: Nifty 50 falls more; small-, mid-cap indices outperform peers
MUMBAI--1115 IST--Benchmark equity indices fell more, with a majority of Nifty 50 stocks trading lower. Private sector banks and financial services companies continue to be the biggest drag on the market, and most Nifty 50 leaders were off their respective intraday highs. Broader market indices, however, moved in the opposite direction, with most staying higher.
At 1115 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 26071.85 points, down 70.25 points, or 0.3%. The BSE Sensex was at 85161.95 points, down 246.75 points or 0.3%. Shares of Titan were up 1.4% and it was the best performing Nity 50 stock. The company is set to launch its first retail store offering lab-grown diamond jewellery under the brand 'beYon'. It will launch the 'beYon' store in Mumbai on Monday. Meanwhile, shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries fell further and were down 1.4%.
Among other index movers, Bharti Airtel was down almost 1% and index heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank also traded in the red. Information technology companies HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra fell further as the session progressed and were down around 1?ch.
Among other stocks, Indian Railway Finance Corp. advanced over 8?ter it extended a term loan of INR 98.21 billion to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor for the latter to refinance its existing foreign currency debt availed from the World Bank. Other railway stocks also gained, with shares of Rail Vikas Nigam and Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corp. rising 12% and 4%, respectively.
Broader market indices slightly outperformed their benchmark peers, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index rising 0.3%. Castrol India, Aster DM Healthcare and BEML were up 2–3%. Castrol India was up following news that BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in the UK-based Castrol, parent company of Castrol India, at an enterprise value of $10.10 billion. BP will sell its stake to Stonepeak, an international alternative investment firm. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was flat and shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Dynamics, and Cochin Shipyard rose over 2?ch. (Eshitva Prakash)
Equity Alert: Quick commerce cos dn on news of Zepto to file draft IPO papers
MUMBAI--1058 IST--Shares of quick commerce companies such as Eternal and Swiggy fell after a media report earlier in the day said its rival Zepto is set to file file its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday through the confidential route. Stocks of Eternal and Swiggy fell 2?ch to an intraday low of INR 279.70 and INR 391.40, respectively. Moreover, an all-India strike called by gig workers associated with the quick-service delivery platforms, to be observed on New Year's Eve, also weighed on stocks.
At 1051 IST, shares of Eternal were nearly 1% lower at INR 282.50 and shares of Swiggy were down nearly 2% at INR 393.20. Over 5 million shares of Eternal changed hands, which is higher than over 2 million shares traded till the same time Wednesday. Swiggy's nearly 1.2 million shares changed hands, which is lower than nearly 4 million shares traded till the same time in the previous session.
Zepto, the main competitor of Eternal's Zomato and Swiggy in quick commerce, is targeting a stock market listing by next year, Press Trust of India reported, citing sources. Delivery workers associated with these companies announced an all-India strike on Wednesday, which is expected to impact delivery services across multiple cities depending on how many delivery partners participate in the strike, CNBC TV18 reported. The workers organised a strike on Christmas Day as well, disrupting food delivery services across major cities such as Mumbai, The Indian Express reported. (Adhithya Aji)
Equity Alert: Titan rises nearly 2% to all-time high; co to launch 'beYon'
MUMBAI--1050 IST--Shares of Titan Co. rose nearly 2% to an all-time high of INR 3,977.40 on Friday, making it the highest gainer in the Nifty 50 index. This was after the company announced the launch of its first retail store under the brand 'beYon' that offers lab-grown diamond jewellery. It has gained over 19% in the last 52 weeks, rising 19% in the last 90 days.
The 'beYon' brand will cater to the adornment needs of women in lifestyle categories, with the company launching its first store under the brand in Mumbai on Monday. The company plans to add two more stores under the new brand in Mumbai and Delhi in the near future.
At 1041 IST, shares of the company traded nearly 1.6% higher at INR 3,970 on the National Stock Exchange. Nearly 238,00 shares of the company have been traded on the bourse so far, nearly thrice the number of shares traded on the bourse till the same time on Wednesday.
Of the 16 brokerage reports available on the company with Informist, 13 have a 'buy' recommendation with an average target price of INR 4,301. Three brokerages have a 'sell' recommendation on the stock. (Akshat Saksena)
Equity Alert: Motilal Oswal initiates coverage on Midwest with 'buy' call
MUMBAI--1045 IST--Broking firm Motilal Oswal has initiated coverage on Midwest with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price of INR 2,000. According to the brokerage, the natural stone and mining company is a leading player in the black granite market and is expected to see steady growth, led by market demand and a stronger resource base, ET Now reported, quoting the brokerage.
"It is a compelling play on India's expanding footprint in advanced materials and critical minerals," the brokerage said in its report. It expects 47% compounded annual growth in the company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation, and the adjusted profit after tax to rise at a compounded annual rate of 56% over 2024-25 (Apr-Mar) to FY28.
Motilal Oswal expects the company's strategic diversification into quartz and beach mineral sands as the next major growth factors. The improving efficiency and sustainability are expected to generate a strong operating cash flow, according to the brokerage. "As quartz and HMS operations scale up by FY27-28E, the OCF (operating cash flow) is expected to exceed INR 2 billion annually, turning FCF (free cash flow) structurally positive and supporting deleveraging and expansion."
At 1030 IST, shares of the company traded nearly 4% higher at INR 1,683 on the National Stock Exchange. Over 152,000 shares of the company changed hands on the NSE, against over 91,000 shares traded till the same time Wednesday. (Arundathi A R)
Equity Alert: Indices remain lower; bank, healthcare stocks fall more
MUMBAI--1015 IST--Benchmark indices remained lower on a decline in financial services companies and banks. Index heavyweights and healthcare-related stocks fell further, putting pressure on the Nifty 50. Most rising stocks in the Nifty 50 were up only marginally.
At 1010 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 26090.50 points, down 51.60 points, or 0.2%. Analysts have said that a decline below 26100 points may lead to a further fall. The BSE Sensex was at 85237.99 points, down 170.71 points, or 0.2%. Healthcare-related stocks fell more, with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Dr. Reddys Laboratories, and Max Healthcare Institute down 0.1-1.2%. Cipla was the only Nifty 50 healthcare stock trading in the green and was up almost 1%. Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance were among the hardest hit financial services stocks and were down around 1?ch.
Index heavyweights extended the day's losses and shares of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries traded in the red. Among public and private sector banks, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and State Bank of India were also down.
Outside the 50-stock index, railway companies were the biggest gainers in the early session. Rail Vikas Nigam's stocks were up more 9%. Shares of Railtel Corp. of India, Indian Railway Finance Corp., and Titagarh Rail Systems were up 5–6%.
Among other stocks, the Indian Energy Exchange fell more than 2%. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission is considering replacing the current ceiling-based transaction fee regime for power exchanges with a lower, fixed per-unit fee. "Even a 30% cut in fees can erode the profitability (of IEX) to same extent (30%), ICICI Securities said in a report. (Eshitva Prakash)
Equity Alert: KNR Constructions rises to nearly 2-mo high, co to sell 4 SPVs
MUMBAI--0957 IST—Shares of KNR Constructions rose nearly 9% to a nearly two-month high of INR 186 after the market opened. This rise came after the company executed share purchase agreements to sell four of its special purpose vehicles to Indus Infra Trust for INR 15.43 billion on Wednesday. KNR Palani Infra, KNR Ramagiri Infra, KNR Guruvayur Infra, and KNR Ramanattukara Infra are the four special purpose vehicles to be sold by KNR Constructions.
The stock has gained over 23% in the last seven days and over 10% in the last 30 days. However, the stock has fallen nearly 9% in the last 90 days and has lost nearly 43% of its value in the last 52 weeks.
At 0947 IST, shares of the company traded 6% higher at INR 181.30 on the National Stock Exchange. Over 10 million shares of the company have exchanged hands on the bourse so far, nearly twice the amount of shares traded till the same time on Wednesday and over 6 times higher than its one-year average volume.
Of the 17 brokerage reports available on the company with Informist, eight have a 'sell' recommendation on the stock with an average target price of INR 172. Five brokerages have a 'hold' recommendation and four have a 'buy' recommendation on the stock. (Akshat Saksena)
Equity Alert: Ola Electric up 5% as govt to sanction INR 3.67 bln as PLI
MUMBAI--0956 IST--Shares of Ola Electric rose 5% to a 10-day high of INR 37.25 Friday. The stock was up for five consecutive sessions and gained 19% during the period. The shares of the electric two-wheeler maker rose after the government's directive that INR 3.67 billion be sanctioned to the company under the production-linked incentive scheme for automobile and auto components.
At 0946 IST, shares of the company were trading over 4% higher at INR 36.89. Over 41 million shares of the company changed hands on the NSE, which is nearly four times higher than the number of shares traded till the same time Wednesday. Markets were closed on Thursday on account of Christmas.
The production-linked incentive scheme launched by the Indian government in 2020 aims to strengthen India's manufacturing capabilities by offering financial incentives to eligible companies based on their increased sales of products made in India. (Adhithya Aji)
Equity Alert: IEX dn 4%; report says CERC may lower fees for power exchanges
MUMBAI--0955 IST--Shares of Indian Energy Exchange fell over 4% to INR 133.29, their lowest in over four months, after The Economic Times reported that the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission was considering a cut in transaction fees charged by power exchanges in India. At 0947 IST, the stock was down around 2% at INR 136.57 on the National Stock Exchange, among the worst hit in the Nifty 500 index.
The electricity regulator is considering replacing the current ceiling-based transaction fee regime for power exchanges with a lower, fixed per-unit fee to improve transparency and predictability, the newspaper reported, citing people aware of the matter. There have been suggestions for a fixed transaction fee of INR 1.5 paise per unit for most segments of trading against the current structure with a ceiling of INR 2 paise per unit, the report said.
For longer-duration contracts such as the term-ahead market, the transaction fees could be reduced further to around INR 1.25 paise per unit, the report said. This move is aimed at greater transparency and predictability for market participants. The regulator is also planning market coupling from 2026, which could benefit smaller exchanges. However, the report stated that discussions were at a preliminary stage and no final decision had been made yet.
Such a move by the electricity regulator could reduce costs for participants and curb fee clustering at the ceiling, impacting exchanges such as Indian Energy Exchange, ICICI Securities said in a report. "If the deliberations convert into regulations, then it will lead to significant dent on earnings of IEX as it is the leading power exchange with strong market share. So even a 30% cut in fees can erode the profitability to same extent other things being same. On top of that, market coupling regulation when it comes in force would also have a hit on the trading volumes," the brokerage said.
Of the six research reports on the company available with Informist, five have a 'buy' or equivalent recommendation with an average target price of INR 201 and the remaining one has a 'reduce' recommendation on the stock with a target price of INR 131. (Arya S. Biju)
Equity Alert: Indices open tad lower as fincl svcs cos, heavyweights fall
MUMBAI--0940 IST--Benchmark indices opened slightly lower Friday and were down for the second consecutive session. Analysts expect the indices to move in a thin range due to reduced trading activity in a holiday-shortened week. Defence companies were among the few stocks to have gained in the opening minutes of trade, whereas quick-commerce companies were hit the hardest.
At 0935 IST, the Nifty 50 was at 26102.80 points, down 39.30 points or 0.2%. The BSE Sensex was at 85257.46 points, down 151.24 points or 0.2%. A fall in shares of financial services companies was a major drag on the 50-stock index, with SBI Life Insurance Co., Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life Insurance Co., and Shriram Finance declining 0.3-1%. Meanwhile, defence major Bharat Electronics traded over 1% higher, and was the best performing Nifty 50 stock. Outside the Nifty 50, shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Mtar Technologies, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders were up 2–3% and the Nifty India Defence index was up 1.5%, higher than any other sectoral index.
A 0.2–0.3?cline in index heavyweights ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank also pulled the 50-stock index lower. Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were down more than 1%. Quick-commerce company Eternal fell almost 1% and its peer Swiggy was down nearly 2%. Delivery workers from major quick-commerce platforms went on strike across several major cities on Wednesday, in a protest against declining earnings and deteriorating working conditions, according to media reports.
Among other stocks, Ola Electric Mobility rose 4?ter the government directed that incentives amounting to INR 3.67 billion under the production-linked incentive scheme for automobile and auto components be sanctioned to Ola Electric Mobility Ltd.'s subsidiary Ola Electric Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The amount is for claims pertaining to the determined sales value for 2024-25 (Apr-Mar). Meanwhile, Brainbees Solutions was the worst performing stock in the Nifty 500 index, was down almost 3%. (Eshitva Prakash)
Equity Alert: Jefferies retains 'buy' on Adani Ports, sees 26% upside on stock
MUMBAI--0925 IST--Global brokerage Jefferies has reiterated its 'buy' call on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone after the completion of the acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal in Australia's Abbot Point, which could speed up the company's international expansion and balance sheet. The brokerage has a target price of INR 1,880 for the stock, indicating a near 26% upside from Wednesday's close.
The completion of this acquisition is expected to boost Adani Ports' volumes by 8% and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation by 6% on a full-year consolidation basis for 2025-26 (Apr-Mar), as the port has an on-paper capacity of 50 million tonnes per annum, NDTV Profit reported, citing Jefferies. "The acquisition provides visibility on international expansion," Jefferies said, adding that the move aligns with Adani Ports' aim of handling 150 million tonnes of international cargo by 2030.
The deal was funded through a preferential allotment of around 144 million shares of Adani Ports to Carmichael Rail and Port Singapore Holdings at INR 1,199 per share, for their stake in North Queensland Export Terminal. This represents a 6% equity dilution for existing shareholders, the brokerage said. In April, Adani Ports had announced its proposed acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal for an enterprise value of $2.5 billion. North Queensland Export Terminal, formarly known as Abbot Point Terminal, is Australia's northernmost dedicated deep-water coal export terminal with a nameplate capacity of 50 million tonnes per annum.
At 0921 IST, shares of the company were 0.2% higher at INR 1,497.20 on the National Stock Exchange. Of the 11 research reports on the company available with Informist, 10 have a 'buy' or equivalent recommendation with an average target price of INR 1,798 and the remaining one has a 'hold' recommendation on the stock. (Arya S. Biju)
Equity Alert: Asian indices open higher; Nikkei 225 up 0.9%
MUMBAI--0814 IST--Asian indices rose Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 0.9%, supported by gains in real estate and technology stocks. The country's core consumer inflation rose 2.3% in December, which was more than the Bank of Japan's estimate of 2%. This led investors to bet on more interest rate hikes.
In the Nikkei index, the top gainers were video game developer Nexon, which rose 2.2%, and the conglomerate SoftBank, which rose 2%. The stock of the latter snapped a three-day losing streak, CNBC reported. The rise in Japan's core consumer prices was below the estimate of 2.5% by economists polled by Reuters and the 2.8% increase in November, as per the CNBC report.
South Korea's KOSPI rose 0.7%. The indices in Australia and Hong Kong were closed on account of Boxing Day holiday.
Following were the levels of key Asian indices at 0743 IST:
|
Level |
Last |
Change in % |
| IDX Composite |
8537.91 |
(-)0.55 |
|
S P/ ASX 200 INDEX |
8762.7 |
(-)0.38 |
|
TAIEX |
28496.16 |
0.44 |
|
SSE Composite Index |
3967.99 |
0.21 |
|
Nikkei 225 Day |
50883.47 |
0.94 |
|
KOSPI |
4136.98 |
0.69 |
|
CSI 300 Index |
4665.47 |
0.49 |
(Adhithya Aji)
Equity Alert: Indices may open tad lower, volume likely to remain subdued
MUMBAI--0813 IST--Benchmark equity indices are expected to open a tad lower on Friday, extending losses from Wednesday's session, when they closed 0.1% lower each. Analysts expect the indices to move in a thin range Friday on reduced trading activity in a holiday-shortened week. Indian equity markets were closed on Thursday on account of Christmas.
The GIFT Nifty contracts suggest the Nifty 50 may open in the negative territory. At 0758 IST, the December contract of the GIFT Nifty was at 26114 points, over 28 points below the Nifty 50's close on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 ended at 26142.10 points on Wednesday, down 35.05 points or 0.1%.
"Nifty (50) index is moving in a board congestion zone 26325-25700 spot zone. Intraday supports are placed around 25900-26060 spot levels and resistances are at 26230 spot levels," said Vipin Kumaar, assistant vice president of derivatives and technical research at Globe Capital Markets.
Major indices in the US closed higher Wednesday, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting a record closing high amid a broad rally in a holiday-shortened session. The initial claims for US state unemployment benefits dropped for a second straight week, declining by 10,000 to a seasonally adjusted 214,000 for the week ended Dec. 20, data from the US Labor Department showed Wednesday. This was lower than the 224,000 claims forecast by the Reuters poll. Fed funds futures trading still indicates two rate cuts by the end of 2026, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Friday, with several exchanges in the region, including Australia and Hong Kong, closed for the Boxing Day holiday. Tokyo's core consumer price index, which excludes volatile costs of fresh food, rose 2.3% on year in December, less than market forecasts for a 2.5% gain and slowing from a 2.8% increase in November. The core CPI was however, above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, reinforcing the case for more interest rate hikes. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose around 1%, led by gains in real estate and technology stocks, while the Topix was up 0.5%. (Arya S. Biju)
Equity Alert: US indices end higher Wed; S&P 500 closes at new record high
MUMBAI--0731 IST--US equity indices closed higher Wednesday, with the S&P 500 ending at a new all-time high. The index rose 0.3% to 6932.05 points. Investors continue to hope for the Santa Claus rally, a year-end stock market surge that occurs between the last five trading days of the year and the first two trading days of the New Year. This year, it is from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5.
The Dow Industrial Average ended 0.6% higher and the Nasdaq Composite closed 0.2% higher. Shares of the sports shoemaker, Nike, were among the top gainers after Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., said \he bought shares in the company. The stock ended 4.6% higher. Micron Technology rose 3.8% and shares of the investment banking company Citigroup rose 1.8%, CNBC reported.
On Tuesday, the US Commerce Department issued its third-quarter reading of GDP, that came in at 4.3%, which is higher than the estimate of 3.2% from Dow Jones, as per the CNBC report. The report had been delayed due to the government shutdown in autum. Only a few traders currently expect an interest rate cut in the upcoming Fed meeting on Jan. 28, with an 84.5% probability of interest rates remaining unchanged. On the other hand, 15.5% of traders expect a rate cut, the data from CME FedWatch tool showed.
Following are the closing levels of US indices Wednesday:
|
Index |
Level |
Change in % |
|
S&P 500 |
6932.05 |
0.32 |
|
NASDAQ Composite |
23613.307 |
0.22 |
|
Dow Jones Industrial Average |
48731.16 |
0.6 |
(Adhithya Aji)
US$1 = INR 89.85
IST, or Indian Standard Time, is five-and-a-half hours ahead of GMT
Edited by Tanima Banerjee
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