Markets pare gains to end flat, Nifty settles below 10,100; OMCs weigh

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4:05 PM

Market rundown by Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services 

 

Marginal uptick in IIP numbers and anticipation of improvement in WPI provided strength to the domestic market. But volatility emerged as market reached near the all time high, which pulled the index to close negative while FIIs continue to be a net seller.

3:42 PM

FY19 to see harsher earnings cut; remain positive on markets: Credit Suisse

 

Despite a near 20 per cent rise in the markets in calendar year 2017 (CY17), Credit Suisse remains optimistic on the road ahead and sees no major downside, unless global cues disappoint. 

 

In its 'India Market Strategy' report released Wednesday, the global research and brokerage house expects domestic flows to remain robust thanks to improvement in financial savings and support the market on every correction. READ MORE

3:39 PM

Sectoral Trend

Source: NSE

3:38 PM

BSE Oil & Gas index declined 1.7%, becoming the biggest sectoral loser

Source: BSE

3:35 PM

Top Sensex gainers and losers

Source: BSE

3:33 PM

Broader Markets

The broader markets underpeformed the frontline indices with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcao index down 0.7% and 0.6% respectively

3:32 PM

Markets at close

Benchmark indices pared morning gains in the last leg of the session, to end flat, dragged by losses in metal, realty, auto, FMCG and oil & gas sectors. 

 

The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 32,186, up 27 points while the broader Nifty50 index ended at 10,079, down 13 points

3:21 PM

OMCs tank
 

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) such as BPCL, HPCL and IOC tanked up to 8% following news reports that the OMCs may be told to absorb increase in oil prices due to inflation risks. 

 

Reacting to the development, BPCL and HPCL slipped 8% each to Rs 489 and 443, respectively. IOC also slipped over 5% to Rs 408 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). READ MORE

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3:14 PM

IPO Subscription

The initial public offer (IPO) of Matrimony.com, which runs online match-making portals, was oversubscribed 2.49 times so far on the last day of bidding on Wednesday.

 

The IPO, with an aim to raise over Rs 500 crore, received bids for 70,11,855 shares against the total issue size of 28,11,280 shares, data available with the NSE showed.

 

The issue was fully subscribed on the second day of the IPO. The company had on Friday raised nearly Rs 226 crore from anchor investors.

3:03 PM

Broader Markets

Broader markets also underperformed the benchmark indices with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices falling 0.6% and 0.5% respectively.

2:57 PM

Market Check

 

Benchmark indices pared morning gains to turn flat after OMCs plunged post news reports that Oil Ministry will look into increasing oil prices and that the companies may be asked to absorb rise.

At 2:57 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 32,216, up 58 points while the broader NIfty50 index was trading at 10,091, down 1 point.

2:45 PM

Global oil surplus is shrinking due to stronger-than-expected demand: IEA

 

The global oil surplus is beginning to shrink due to stronger-than-expected European and U.S. demand growth, as well as production declines in OPEC and non-OPEC countries, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday.

 

The agency, which coordinates the energy policies of industrial nations, raised its 2017 global oil demand growth estimate to 1.6 million barrels per day from 1.5 million bpd.

 

"OECD demand growth continues to be stronger than expected, particularly in Europe and the US," the Paris-based IEA said.

 

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2:30 PM

Nifty Metal was terading in red in an otherwise higher market. The index was down over 1%

Source: NSE

2:16 PM

India FY18 GDP growth likely at 7.1% as firms resort to restocking: Nomura

 

India's GDP growth is expected to be around 7.1 per cent this fiscal following a likely pick up in industrial production as firms resort to 'restocking' post-Goods and Services Tax (GST) especially ahead of festive season, says a Nomura report.

 

According to the Japanese financial services major, post-GST restocking is likely to drive a faster pace of industrial output growth in the coming quarters. READ MORE

2:02 PM

Nifty inches towards all-time high: Top 10 gainers

Source: NSE

1:44 PM

Europe Check

 

European markets opened slightly lower on Wednesday morning, despite record highs on Wall Street following the release of Apple's latest iPhone.

 

The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged down by around 0.19% shortly after the opening bell with almost all sectors and major bourses in negative territory.

1:33 PM

Market Check

Benchmark indices held on to morning gains with Nifty nearing its-all time high of 10,137, hit on Aug 2. 

 

At 1:33 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 32,307, up 149 points while the broader NIfty50 index was trading at 10,126, up 33 points.

1:16 PM

As corporate India struggles to cut down debt, the economy suffers

 

India's cash crunch and confusion over the introduction of a national sales tax were initially blamed for pulling economic growth down to its weakest pace in more than three years. But that is masking a more debilitating factor affecting the economy - corporate debt.

 

Thomson Reuters data, based on the latest annual earnings reports, shows India's corporate debt rose to a seven-year high at the end of March. More than a fifth of large companies did not earn enough to pay interest on their loans and the pace of new loans fell to the lowest in more than six decades. READ MORE

1:00 PM

Buzzing stock 

 

Dr Reddy's (DRL) gained nearly 3% to Rs 2,223 after Aurigene Discovery Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the DRL and a specialised biotechnology company announced plans to initiate a Phase II trials of its CA-170 program, a PDL1-VISTA inhibitor to be conducted at sites in India.

 

CA-170 is an oral small molecule targeting the immune checkpoints PDL1 and VISTA.

12:47 PM

Reliance Securities on India Cements

 

ICL drives over 80% of its total sales from Southern and Western markets, where realizations still appear to be firm despite seasonal overhang. We believe that improving operating synergies and strong realization environment in Western markets will continue to pay off with improvement in profitability. We believe that with the recent group restructuring, ICL is likely to harness RMC business and Trinetra’s cement division in a better way.

 

Further, possible reduction in interest cost with loan repayment / refinancing / rating upgrade and likely demand improvement in Southern markets augur well for ICL in the long-term. We maintain our fundamental BUY rating on the stock with a Target Price of Rs 225.

12:32 PM

Buzzing stock 

 

Tata Power hit a four month high of Rs 86.70, up 7% on BSE in intra-day trade after the rating agency CARE Ratings reaffirmed its ratings assigned to the company's long-term debt instruments at 'CARE AA; Stable'. READ MORE

12:15 PM

SBI Life to launch India's first billion dollar IPO since CIL in 2010

 

SBI Life Insurance, a joint venture between State Bank of India (SBI) and BNP Paribas Cardif, will come out with its initial public offering on September 20. The issue, which is an offer for sale by the two promoters, will be priced in the band of Rs 685-700 per share. READ DETAILS HERE 

12:01 PM

Rane Group companies rally up to 18% 

 

Rane (Madras) (up 18% at Rs 580), Rane Engine Valve (17% at Rs 679), Rane Brake Lining (14% at Rs 1,350) and Rane Holdings (12% at Rs 2,019) were up more than 10% on BSE in intra-day trade. READ MORE

11:44 AM

Capacit'e Infra IPO opens today: Should you subscribe?

 

Capacit'e Infraprojects IPO intends to use the net proceeds for funding working capital requirements, purchase of capital assets and general corporate purposes. The IPO (price band: Rs 245 – 250) opened for subscription today and will close on September 15. READ MORE DETAILS 

11:34 AM

Edelweiss Securities on CPI inflation

 

In ensuing months, we expect CPI to rise further, largely led by base effects in food CPI and the statistical impact of HRA allowances. We foresee inflation moving towards 4% in the next couple of months and 4.5% by the year end. This implies FY18 inflation will range from 3.5-4.0%, within RBI’s comfort zone. This certainly opens room for further rate cuts. Our base case is another 25bps cut in FY18, but we strongly believe that more is warranted.

11:19 AM

Edelweiss on Future Lifestyle Fashion

 

We expect 12% SSSG in Central in FY18 aided by recovery in urban consumption and better execution. On account of sharpened focus on power brands and closing of loss making stores (Planet Sports) we revise up target multiple to 16x (from 15x) FY19E EV/EBITDA and arrive at revised target price of Rs 464 (Rs 416). We maintain ‘BUY/SO’. At CMP, the stock is trading at 13.7x FY19E EV/EBITDA

11:17 AM

Nomura on broadcast industry

 

India’s broadcasting industry has had a tough period post demonetisation and GST implementation, but turnaround began from August and we expect healthy double-digit growth to resume for leading players as we head into the festive season from September. We also note the last phase of digitisation (especially in South India) will drive subscription revenues. We maintain Buy on Zee TV with a target price of Rs 654. We initiate on SUN TV with a Buy rating and target price of Rs 985

11:16 AM

Emkay Global on Suzlon Energy

 

Reiterate BUY with Rs 26 target price. Catalysts from PPA agreements in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. SUEL stock declined 20% from its May peak, as investors were worried that the company would fall short of its FY17 volume of 1.5GW this year

11:01 AM

Broader markets continue to outperform 

At 11:00 am, the BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices were up 0.4% each, outperforming the frontline indices.  

10:59 AM

Markets check 

At 11:00 am, the Sensex was trading at 32,227, up 68 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 10,106, up 13 points.