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Sensex drops 50 pts, Nifty below 25,900 as Bihar election results spark street caution; IT, metal stock tumble
The Economic Times· 2025-11-14 03:58
Market Overview - The S&P BSE Sensex decreased by 0.5% to 84,317, down 420 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell by 0.4%, or 110 points, to 25,768 at the open [1] - By 9:51 AM, BSE Sensex was trading 350 points or 0.44% lower at 84,111, and Nifty50 dropped 111 points to 25,769 [1] - Tata Motors, Infosys, Tata Steel, ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Maruti were the main contributors to the losses, each falling between 1-3% [1] Company Performance - Tata Motors (Commercial Vehicles) shares fell over 3% after reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹867 crore for Q2, contrasting with a net profit of ₹498 crore in the same quarter last year [2] - The market reaction to the election results is expected to be temporary, with long-term trends driven by fundamentals and earnings growth [6] Institutional Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth over ₹384 crore on November 13, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers amounting to ₹3,092 crore [8] Global Market Impact - Wall Street experienced significant declines, with the S&P 500 falling 1.66%, the Nasdaq dropping 2.29%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreasing by 1.65% [9] - Gold prices retreated by 1% after reaching a three-week high, with spot gold down 1.1% at $4,151.86 per ounce [10] - Oil prices remained steady after a previous 4% drop, with Brent crude futures rising by 0.5% to $63.01 per barrel [11]
Stock markets end with marginal gains in volatile trade
Rediff· 2025-11-13 11:49
Market Performance - The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended on a flat note after a three-day rally, with Sensex gaining 12.16 points (0.01%) to close at 84,478.67 and Nifty rising 3.35 points (0.01%) to finish at 25,879.15 [1][3][4] - During the trading session, Sensex reached a high of 84,919.43 and a low of 84,253.05 [3] Sector Performance - Among the gainers in the Sensex pack were Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, and HCL Technologies [4] - Conversely, laggards included Tata Motors' commercial vehicles arm, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, and Infosys [5] Investor Sentiment - Investor sentiment was positively influenced by the signing of a short-term funding bill by Trump to end the US government shutdown and expectations of tariff relief for India [6] - Record-low October inflation figures bolstered expectations for an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), making rate-sensitive sectors like metals and realty attractive to investors [6] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers for the third consecutive day, offloading equities worth ₹1,750.03 crore [9] - In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued their buying spree, purchasing stocks worth ₹5,127.12 crore [10] Global Market Context - Asian markets showed positive performance, with indices such as Shanghai's SSE Composite, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Japan's Nikkei 225, and South Korea's Kospi ending higher [8] - Brent crude oil prices declined by 0.29% to $62.53 per barrel [8]
Stock markets end with marginal gains amid volatile trade, foreign fund outflows
The Hindu· 2025-11-13 11:24
Market Overview - Stock markets experienced a three-day rally that fizzled out, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ending flat amid choppy trading on November 13, 2025 [1] - The BSE Sensex closed with a slight gain of 12.16 points, or 0.01%, at 84,478.67, while the NSE Nifty rose by 3.35 points, or 0.01%, to 25,879.15 [1][2] Sector Performance - Among the gainers in the Sensex pack were Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, and HCL Technologies [2] - Conversely, laggards included Tata Motors' commercial vehicles arm, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, and Infosys [3] Economic Indicators - The market sentiment was positively influenced by the signing of a short-term funding bill by Trump to end the U.S. government shutdown and hopes for tariff relief for India [4] - Record-low October inflation figures reinforced expectations of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), making rate-sensitive sectors like metals and realty attractive to investors [5] Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign institutional investors were net sellers for the third consecutive day, offloading equities worth ₹1,750.03 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth ₹5,127.12 crore [7] - The previous day, the BSE Sensex had rallied by 595.19 points, closing at 84,466.51, and the NSE Nifty climbed 180.85 points to close at 25,875.80 [7]
Infosys, TCS tumble up to 27% as IT meltdown drags Nifty vs global peers. Where's the heartbeat index headed?
The Economic Times· 2025-11-12 04:22
Sector Performance - The IT sector accounts for 9.91% of the Nifty's total weight, with Infosys at 4.53% and TCS at 2.65% [1] - Over the past year, Infosys shares have fallen 18%, while TCS has declined 27% [1] - HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra have also seen declines of 16%, 16%, and 17%, respectively [1] - The power sector, with a weight of 2.27% in the Nifty, has also underperformed, with constituents like Power Grid Corporation, NTPC, and Coal India declining 19%, 17%, and 9% respectively [1] Financial Sector - Financials hold the largest weight in the Nifty at 36.33%, yielding up to 48% returns [8] - Bajaj Finance leads the financial sector, followed by SBI Life Insurance Company at 28% [8] - HDFC Bank, with a weight of 12.78%, returned 12%, while ICICI Bank and State Bank of India outperformed the index with returns of 12% and 7% respectively [8] Auto and FMCG Sectors - Tata Motors has seen a significant decline of 49%, making it the worst-performing Nifty stock, while Bajaj Auto has dropped 10% [4] - In the FMCG sector, ITC has fallen 15% and Hindustan Unilever is down nearly 3% [5] Healthcare Sector - Healthcare stocks have had mixed performance, with Sun Pharmaceuticals, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, and Cipla slipping up to 6% [6] - Conversely, Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals have shown positive returns, with Max up 7% and Apollo up 5% [6] Metals and Capital Goods - In the metals sector, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, and Grasim Industries have rallied between 25% and 10%, while Adani Enterprises has declined 18% [9] - Bharat Electronics from the capital goods space has delivered a notable 43% return [10] Market Outlook - A constructive outlook for the Nifty is expected, with a potential range of 5-7% movement [11][16] - The IT sector may benefit from improving global tech spending and margin stability, while the energy sector is supported by resilient demand and easing input costs [12][16] - Renewed foreign institutional investor interest is anticipated in fundamentally strong and reasonably valued companies [13][16]
Stock markets snap three-day decline on buying in IT stocks; Sensex jumps 319 points
The Hindu· 2025-11-10 11:36
Market Performance - Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on November 10, 2025, after three consecutive days of losses, driven by buying in IT and financial shares and a rally in global markets [1][2] - The BSE Sensex increased by 319.07 points, or 0.38%, closing at 83,535.35, with an intraday high of 83,754.49, reflecting a rise of 538.21 points, or 0.64% [1] - The NSE Nifty rose by 82.05 points, or 0.32%, settling at 25,574.35, reaching an intraday high of 25,653.45, which was an increase of 161.15 points, or 0.63% [2] Sector Performance - Among the Sensex firms, notable gainers included Infosys, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, and Larsen & Toubro [2] - Conversely, laggards included Trent Ltd, Eternal, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, and NTPC [3] Market Sentiment - The potential resolution of the U.S. government shutdown and renewed Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) buying, supported by a favorable Q2 earnings season, contributed to positive market sentiment [4] - Strengthening domestic macroeconomic indicators are expected to lead to upward revisions in earnings estimates for H2FY26, reinforcing current valuations and attracting incremental liquidity [5] Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed positive performance, with South Korea's Kospi up 3.02%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rising 1.55%, Japan's Nikkei 225 increasing by 1.33%, and Shanghai's Composite Index finishing 0.53% higher [5] - European markets were mostly trading higher, and U.S. markets ended largely higher on November 7, 2025 [6] Institutional Investment - On November 7, 2025, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased equities worth ₹4,581.34 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors acquired stocks worth ₹6,674.77 crore, indicating strong domestic buying interest [6]
Markets rebound after 3-day fall on firm Asian peers, FII inflows
BusinessLine· 2025-11-10 04:39
Core Insights - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday after three sessions of decline, driven by positive trends in Asian markets and buying in blue-chip stocks [1] - Fresh foreign fund inflows contributed to the positive investor sentiment [1] Market Performance - The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 267.74 points or 0.32% to 83,484.02, while the 50-share NSE Nifty increased by 84.90 points or 0.33% to 25,577.20 in early trade [1] - Among the 30 Sensex firms, notable gainers included Asian Paints, Bharat Electronic Ltd, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, and Reliance Industries, while laggards included Trent Ltd, Power Grid, and Mahindra & Mahindra [2] Asian Market Trends - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi surged by 3%, Japan's Nikkei 225 index gained nearly 1%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 0.47%, while Shanghai's Composite Index was slightly lower [3] - The US markets ended largely higher on the previous Friday [3] Foreign Investment Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased equities worth ₹4,581.34 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors acquired stocks worth ₹6,674.77 crore, indicating strong domestic buying [3] Commodity Prices - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, increased by 0.64% to $64.04 per barrel [4]
Market recap: Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes over Rs 88,600 cr; Airtel, TCS hit hardest
The Times Of India· 2025-11-09 09:27
Market Performance - The BSE benchmark fell by 722.43 points, or 0.86%, while the Nifty dropped by 229.8 points, a decline of 0.89% [2][4] - Seven of India's ten most valued companies collectively lost Rs 88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened session [4] Company Valuations - Bharti Airtel's market capitalisation decreased by Rs 30,506.26 crore, settling at Rs 11,41,048.30 crore [4] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) faced a reduction of Rs 23,680.38 crore, bringing its valuation to Rs 10,82,658.42 crore [4] - Hindustan Unilever's market cap dropped by Rs 12,253.12 crore to Rs 5,67,308.81 crore [4] - Reliance Industries fell by Rs 11,164.29 crore to Rs 20,00,437.77 crore [4] - HDFC Bank saw its market cap decrease by Rs 7,303.93 crore to Rs 15,11,375.21 crore [4] - Infosys' valuation edged down by Rs 2,139.52 crore to Rs 6,13,750.48 crore [4] - ICICI Bank slipped by Rs 1,587.78 crore to Rs 9,59,540.08 crore [4] Gainers - Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) gained Rs 18,469 crore, taking its market value to Rs 5,84,366.54 crore [3][4] - State Bank of India (SBI) rose by Rs 17,492.02 crore to Rs 8,82,400.89 crore [3][4] - Bajaj Finance added Rs 14,965.08 crore, reaching Rs 6,63,721.32 crore [3][4] Rankings - Reliance Industries maintained its position as the country's most valued firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever [3][4]
Mcap of 7 of top-10 most valued firms erodes by ₹88,635 cr; Airtel, TCS biggest laggards
BusinessLine· 2025-11-09 06:01
Market Valuation Changes - The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued firms decreased by ₹88,635.28 crore in a holiday-shortened week, with Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services experiencing the largest declines [1] - The BSE benchmark fell by 722.43 points or 0.86%, while the Nifty declined by 229.8 points or 0.89% during the same period [1] Individual Company Valuations - Bharti Airtel's market valuation dropped by ₹30,506.26 crore to ₹11,41,048.30 crore [2] - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw a valuation decrease of ₹23,680.38 crore, bringing its total to ₹10,82,658.42 crore [2] - Hindustan Unilever's market capitalisation fell by ₹12,253.12 crore to ₹5,67,308.81 crore [3] - Reliance Industries' valuation decreased by ₹11,164.29 crore to ₹20,00,437.77 crore [3] - HDFC Bank's market capitalisation dipped by ₹7,303.93 crore to ₹15,11,375.21 crore [3] - Infosys' valuation edged lower by ₹2,139.52 crore to ₹6,13,750.48 crore [3] - ICICI Bank's valuation declined by ₹1,587.78 crore to ₹9,59,540.08 crore [4] Gainers in Market Valuation - Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) experienced an increase in market capitalisation by ₹18,469 crore to ₹5,84,366.54 crore [4] - State Bank of India saw its valuation rise by ₹17,492.02 crore to ₹8,82,400.89 crore [4] - Bajaj Finance's market valuation increased by ₹14,965.08 crore to ₹6,63,721.32 crore [4] Ranking of Most Valued Firms - Reliance Industries remains the most valued domestic firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, LIC, and Hindustan Unilever [4]
Lenskart listing, Infosys buyback and FII trends among 7 factors to steer markets this week
The Economic Times· 2025-11-09 04:19
Market Overview - Nifty closed at 25,492.30, down 17.40 points or 0.07%, indicating near-term weakness as it trades below the 50EMA [1][19] - The index has been declining since forming a double top around 26,100, with crucial resistance at 25,600 and support at 25,400 [2][19] Earnings Season - More than 2,500 BSE listed companies are set to announce their Q2 earnings this week, including major Nifty companies like Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, and Eicher Motors [6][19] - Notable non-Nifty companies reporting include Vodafone Idea, Fortis Healthcare, and Hero MotoCorp [7][19] US Market Influence - The Nasdaq Composite closed at 23,004.50, down 49.46 points or 0.22%, marking its largest weekly percentage drop since early April, which may influence domestic markets [8][19] IPO Activity - Four mainboard IPOs are expected this week: PhysicsWallah, Tenneco Clean Air India, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, and Fujiyama Power Systems, with bidding for Pine Labs concluding on Tuesday [9][10][19] - In the SME segment, new public issues will launch, and ongoing issues will close this week [10][19] Corporate Actions - Over 60 companies are scheduled for record dates related to interim dividends, bonus issues, buybacks, spin-offs, and stock splits this week [11][19] - Infosys is expected to be active ahead of its buyback record date on November 14 [11][19] FII/DII Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers with purchases of Rs 4,581.34 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers at Rs 6,674.77 crore [13][19] Technical Analysis - Nifty is undergoing a retracement with key support at 25,160 and resistance at 25,700, indicating a potential 'buy on dips' strategy as long as it holds above 25,160 [15][19] Currency Movement - The Indian rupee settled at 88.66 against the U.S. dollar, slightly down from the previous session but up 0.1% for the week, supported by RBI interventions [16][19] - Ongoing uncertainty in U.S.-India trade negotiations may keep the rupee under pressure [17][19]
Infosys Develops AI Agent to Enhance Operations in the Energy Sector
Prnewswire· 2025-11-06 10:24
Core Insights - Infosys has developed an AI Agent aimed at transforming operations in the energy sector, leveraging its own technologies and Microsoft's AI and cloud capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making [1][3]. Group 1: AI Agent Features - The AI Agent processes various reports, including well logs and images, to streamline operations and provide predictive insights, which help in anticipating operational challenges [2]. - It enhances safety, reliability, and operational performance while reducing non-productive time (NPT) [2]. Group 2: Collaboration and Industry Impact - The partnership between Infosys and Microsoft combines domain expertise with advanced AI and cloud technologies, aiming to drive measurable business value in the energy sector [3]. - Infosys emphasizes the importance of transforming raw data into actionable insights through conversational AI, addressing the complexities of operational data management in the energy sector [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Infosys is a global leader in digital services and consulting, with over 320,000 employees and operations in more than 59 countries, focusing on digital transformation powered by cloud and AI [4].