Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 456 points lower after a choppy session

Stock Market Highlights on Tuesday, April 16: Exide Industries, Titagarh Wagons, GE Shipping, Cochin Shipyard, Radico Khaitan and GSPL were among the top smallcap gainers

4:01 PM

Comment :: Here's all that happened in the markets today

The domestic market sustained its consolidation trend for the third consecutive day, amid apprehensions regarding geopolitical tensions and drop in the probability of a cut rate in the short-term. Heightened concerns arose following stronger-than-anticipated US retail sales, amplifying the assumption that the US Federal Reserve might delay rate cuts, leading to a notable uptick in the dollar index and US bond yields. The IT sector saw the most significant decline, primarily due to expectations of earnings being affected by the weak discretionary spending in the US and muted domestic Q4 results.

Views by: Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.

3:50 PM

Tech View :: Key levels to watch on Nifty Bank

The Bank Nifty index, after a shaky start, witnessed a recovery in the latter half of the session and managed to close above its 20-day moving average (20-DMA), which is situated at 47,500.

If the index sustains above the 47,500-47,400 range, it could experience a pullback towards the 48,000 level. However, a break below 47,300 on a closing basis might trigger further selling pressure, potentially driving the index down towards the 46,500 level.

Views by: Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities

3:46 PM

Tech View :: Failure to hold this level will exacerbate panic in the market...

Technically, the trend has weakened as the index fell below the 21-EMA. However, following the sharp decline, the index may find short-term support within the 21,930-22,030 bands, where previous congestion occurred.

Conversely, failure to maintain support at 21,930 could exacerbate panic in the market. On the higher end, resistance for the short term is positioned at 22,400.

Views by: Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities.

3:41 PM

Currency Check :: Rupee ends 9 paise weaker vs US dollar

3:39 PM

Market Check :: Broader markets hold strength despite losses in benchmarks

3:38 PM

Sectoral trends :: Nifty IT index sheds 2.5%, PSU Bank 1.3%

3:36 PM

Sensex Heatmap :: HUL, HDFC Bank, RIL help trim losses; IT, Bajaj Finserv weigh

3:35 PM

CLOSING BELL :: Nifty ends below 22,150

3:34 PM

CLOSING BELL :: Sensex drops over 450 pts amid Middle East tensions

3:23 PM

ALERT :: GQG Partners increases stake in Patanjali Foods to 11.5% from 3.3% in Q4

3:11 PM

ALERT :: Promoters increase stake in SMS Pharma by 0.35% in Q4

2:58 PM

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2:44 PM

Global check:: US, UK stock futures trade in red

2:30 PM

Aditya Birla Capital aims to double customers with new digital platform

At present, Aditya Birla Capital serves over 35 million customers across its businesses, including lending, insurance, and asset management. READ MORE

2:18 PM

Max to invest Rs 2,500 cr in Lucknow, to be largest pvt healthcare network

With an eye on doubling its bed-count in four to five years, Delhi-based Max Healthcare Institute on Monday revealed its plans to invest Rs 2,500 crore for developing hospital infrastructure in Lucknow where it has already completed the acquisition of 550-bed Sahara Hospital for Rs 940 crore. READ MORE

2:05 PM

Senco Gold extends rally, up 33% in 2 days; Emkay sees 15.6% upside

Senco Gold shares extended its rally on Tuesday as they soared as much as 12.03 per cent to hit a fresh record high of Rs 1,065.65 per share. READ MORE

1:51 PM

Srinivas Pallia sold his entire stake in Wipro before taking over as CEO

On April 6, Wipro, the fourth largest software services firm in India, announced the unexpected departure of former CEO Thierry Delaporte and Pallia was made the top boss. READ MORE

1:39 PM

IT major LTIMindtree slumps 4% after two senior executives step down

The IT major, on Monday informed the exchanges that Pankaj Chugh, executive vice president, global sales and Gregory Dietrich, executive vice president, global sales, resigned from the services. READ MORE

1:25 PM

This multi bagger stock is down in the dumps now; Check why

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1:06 PM

Goldman Sachs bullish on Indian CDMO sector, recommends buying these stocks

Goldman Sachs attributes India's underpenetrated CDMO and CRO market to smaller capacities, lack of Innovation with little collaboration between Industry and academia. READ MORE

12:51 PM

Joe Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack

Several analysts suggested Washington might take some action to cut Iran's oil exports in part to temper any Israeli reaction to the Iranian strikes, which could escalate the conflict. READ MORE

12:38 PM

Ola Impact: TVS Motor share price can slide up to 14%, suggests chart

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12:12 PM

Broader markets trade in green in a weak market

11:43 AM

RBI to banks: Can't charge extra without mention in key fact statement

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“Any fees, charges, etc., which are not mentioned in the KFS, cannot be charged by the REs to the borrower at any stage during the term of the loan, without explicit consent of the borrower,” the regulator said. Read more

11:34 AM

Asian markets update

11:22 AM

Small finance bank stocks are on an uptrend. Does the rally have more legs?

Shares of small finance banks (SFBs) flexed muscles on the bourses in the month of April, after their March quarter business updates showed double digit growth in advances and deposits.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank stock price has jumped 21.6 per cent so far this month, stock price of Suryoday SFB has surged 17.9 per cent. Read more

11:00 AM

Top financial regulators plan panel to weigh risks in derivatives market

India's top financial regulators will form a committee to assess stability risks emerging from a surge in derivatives markets and suggest policy changes if required, two sources familiar with the matter said.

 

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10:41 AM

Jio Fin Services zooms 5% on announcing new broking, wealth management biz

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At 10:11 AM, the company’s share was trading 3.44 per cent higher at Rs 366.60. In comparison the S&P BSE Sensex was trading 0.49 per cent lower at 73,038 levels. A combined over 6.63 million shares of the company changed hands on the BSE. Read more

10:33 AM

Vodafone Idea falls 4%; Rs 18,000-crore FPO anchor book to open today

Shares of Vodafone Idea dropped as much as 3.95 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 12.64 per share. The drop comes in reaction to the follow-on public offering (FPO) anchor book, which will open today.

Vodafone Idea shares have plunged 25.19 per cent year-to-date (YTD), but have surged 7 per cent in the past 6 months. Read more

10:28 AM

Srinivas Pallia sold his entire stake in Wipro before taking over as CEO

Srinivas Pallia, who has been a part of Wipro for over three decades, divested all his shares valued at Rs 5 crore in the company approximately a month and a half prior to his appointment as the new chief executive, according to a report by The Economic Times (ET).

Pallia sold his 100,000 Wipro shares through a 'market sale' on February 14 this year, with the transaction being reported to the exchange on February 15. Read more