MARKET WRAP: Sensex slides 200 pts, Nifty above 12,150; India VIX rises 3%
All that happened in the markets today
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Tepid earning growth in the December quarter of FY20 (Q3FY20), and a cut of over one percentage point in India's FY20 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.9 per cent by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept investment activity in check. Besides, subdued trade across Asian markets, too, had impact on the Indian equities.
Heavy selling across banking, automobile, and metal counters, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Steel, kept indices in the negative territory on Tuesday.
The S&P BSE Sensex erased 205.10 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 41,323.81 level. Tata Steel, Asian Paints, and Maruti Suzuki were the top laggards at the headline index. On the other hand, UltraTech Cement, HDFC, and IndusInd Bank ended the day as top gainers. In the intra-day trade, the Sensex hit a low of 41,301.63.
Market breadth remained in favour of declines with 1,393 stocks declining on the BSE, as against gain in 1,107 stocks. About 174 stocks remained unchanged at the BSE. The volatility index -- India VIX -- closed 3 per cent higher.
On the NSE, the Nifty50 slipped below the psychological level of 12,200 to end at 12,169.65 level, down 54.90 points or 0.45 per cent. All the key sectoral indices settled in the negative territory, barring Nifty Media index. Nifty Realty index (down 1.52 per cent) and Nifty Auto and Metal indices (down 1.3 per cent each) declined the most.
The broader markets, although in the red, outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE mid-cap closed 0.25 per cent lower at 15,580.46 level, while the S&P BSE small-cap index settled unchanged at 14,651.78.
GLOBAL MARKETS
Global shares took a beating on Tuesday, wiping out all gains made at the start of the week. MSCI’s All-Country World Index slipped 0.4 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang sang fell 2.8 per cent.
Besides, Japan’s Nikkei lost 0.9 per cent and Shanghai blue chips 1.7 per cet, with airlines under pressure. The caution spread to E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 which eased 0.5 per cent.
In Europe, the pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.7 per cent with all major sub sectors in negative territory.
(With inputs from Reuters)
4:29 PM
Market Closing Comment :: Shrikant Chouhan, Senior Vice-President, Equity Technical Research, Kotak Securities
On the second consecutive day, Nifty and Sensex ended lower. Benchmark Nifty closed at the day’s lowest level at 12169 and Sensex ended at 41323. IMF has also lowered the growth estimate of India to 4.80% for 2019, which prompted investors to resort to profit-taking.
Except for Nifty media and Small Cap 100 index, other indices closed in negative territory. It is better that the Indian markets are correcting ahead of the Union Budget, which is scheduled on February 1. Major stocks are correcting to their major support levels that investors should consider as an opportunity to invest with a positional view. Technically, Nifty is having support between 12180 and 12120 levels. Invest in select stocks between the same.
Except for Nifty media and Small Cap 100 index, other indices closed in negative territory. It is better that the Indian markets are correcting ahead of the Union Budget, which is scheduled on February 1. Major stocks are correcting to their major support levels that investors should consider as an opportunity to invest with a positional view. Technically, Nifty is having support between 12180 and 12120 levels. Invest in select stocks between the same.
3:41 PM
Nifty snapshot at close
3:41 PM
Sensex heatmap at close
3:40 PM
Closing Bell
>> The S&P BSE Sensex erased 205.10 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 41,323.81 level. Tata Steel, Asian Paints, and Maruti Suzuki were the top laggards at the headline index.
>> On the NSE, the Nifty50 slipped below the psychological level of 12,200 to end at 12,169.65 level, down 54.90 points or 0.45 per cent.
>> On the NSE, the Nifty50 slipped below the psychological level of 12,200 to end at 12,169.65 level, down 54.90 points or 0.45 per cent.
3:22 PM
Market check | Sensex at day's low
2:59 PM
MARKET UPDATE:: Broader indices continue to outperform benchmarks
2:53 PM
» More on 52 Week High
BSE500 stocks that hit 52-week high today
| COMPANY | PRICE(rs) | 52 WK HIGH | CHG(rs) | CHG(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APL APOLLO | 1985.00 | 2020.65 | 44.30 | 2.28 |
| BHARTI AIRTEL | 513.10 | 515.00 | 3.85 | 0.76 |
| CAN FIN HOMES | 459.20 | 459.90 | 69.85 | 17.94 |
| FINE ORGANIC | 2206.00 | 2270.00 | -14.55 | -0.66 |
| GODFREY PHILLIPS | 1440.50 | 1480.40 | 26.25 | 1.86 |
2:41 PM
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2:38 PM
Oil update
Oil prices fell nearly 1 per cent on Tuesday as investors expected Libya’s oil production to eventually resume following a force majeure declared by the oil exporter on two major oilfields amid a military blockade.
Brent crude was down 56 cents, or nearly 0.9 per cent, at $64.64 per barrel, after rising to its highest in more than a week on Monday. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 35 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $58.19 a barrel.
Brent crude was down 56 cents, or nearly 0.9 per cent, at $64.64 per barrel, after rising to its highest in more than a week on Monday. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 35 cents, or 0.6 per cent, at $58.19 a barrel.
2:34 PM
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2:18 PM
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First Published: Jan 21 2020 | 7:21 AM IST
