Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Rise Over 1% As Infosys Share Price Rise; US Futures Rally
The Nifty 50 and Sensex were trading 0.81% and 0.83% higher, respectively. The benchmarks gained support ahead of US election outcome. Get live updates here.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Europe Markets: Most Stocks Surges Before US Election Outcome
Most markets across Europe surged Wednesday as market participants closely monitor the probable outcome of the US election. The early vote count showed the likelihood of Donald Trump's win.
Most European markets rose Wednesday.
Rites Share Price Falls Sharply After Net Profit Declines
Revenue down 7.2% at Rs 541 crore versus Rs 582 crore.
Ebitda down 23% at Rs 106 crore versus Rs 138 crore.
Margin at 19.6% versus 23.7%
Net profit down 25% at Rs 82.5 crore versus Rs 110 crore.
Rites share price was trading 0.27% down at Rs 293.90 apiece.
Stock Market Live: Sterling Tools Partners With GLVAC
Sterling Tools Ltd. partnered with GLVAC to manufacture advance high voltage DC contactors and relays in India for electric and hybrid Vehicles, it said in an exchange filing.
Stock Market Today: Granules India Earning Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)
Margin at 21% versus 17.9%.
Ebitda down 4.6% at Rs 203 crore versus Rs 213 crore.
Revenue down 18.7% at Rs 967 crore versus Rs 1,189 crore.
Net profit down 4.8% at Rs 97.2 crore versus Rs 102 crore.
Stock Market Live: RRP Semiconductors Gets Order Worth Rs 440 Crore
RRP Semiconductors Ltd. received order worth Rs 440 crore from telecrown Infratech for silicon solar cells, it said in an exchange filing.
Stock Market Live: Cyient DLM Partners With
Cyient DLM Ltd. partnered with Honeywell Aerospace Tech to provide aircraft cooling technology, it said in an exchange filing.
US Market Update: US Futures Continue To Rise Amid Trump's Win Possibility
As of 12:45 p.m., the Dow Jones Industrial Average was trading 1.95% higher at 43,206.00. The S&P 500 future was 1.82% higher at 5,918.00.
The Nasdaq 100 future was trading 1.76% higher at 20,697.00.
Hi–Tech Pipes Earnings Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)
Net Profit rose 72.1% to Rs 18.1 crore vs Rs 10.5 crore
Margin at 6% vs 3.6%
Ebitda rose 58.2% to Rs 42.3 crore vs Rs 26.7 crore
Revenue fell 5.4% to Rs 706 crore vs Rs 746 crore
For latest updates on second quarter earning releases click here
Stock Market Live: Thaai Casting Gets Order Worth Rs 154 Crore
Thaai Casting Ltd. received orders worth Rs 154 crore for supply of automative and non-automative products, it said in an exchange filing.
Rupee Weakens To Fresh Record Low On Strong Dollar
The rupee weakened to a record low of 84.25 against the US dollar. The domestic currency depreciated by 15 paise during the day. The unit hits a record low for the third consecutive session, according to data on Bloomberg.
The dollar index rose 1.74% during the day to 105.22; Bloomberg dollar index hits a one-year high. This weighed on the Asian currencies with the Japanese Yen, and Thai Bhat leading losses.
IPO Update: Sagility India IPO Subscribed 35% On Day 2
The IPO was subscribed 0.31 times as of 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Qualified institutional buyers: Nil.
Non-institutional investors: 0.12 times, or 12%.
Retail investors: 1.68 times.
Portion reserved for employees: 2.02 times.
Gold Prices Off Highs As US Dollar & Treasury Yields Rise Before US Election Result
Gold spot and future prices erased gains from early trade as a rise in the dollar index and US treasury yields weighed on the commodity. The dollar index and the yield on the benchmark 10–year US Treasury note are hovering around four–month high as early vote counts are projecting Donald Trump's win for the presidential election.
A rise in US dollar makes the bullion expensive for other currency–holder countries, subsequently weighs on its demand. A rise in US treasury yields, considered a safe–haven asset, reduces charm of Gold.
The Bloomberg spot Gold was trading 0.31% down at $2,735.44 an ounce as of 11:48 a.m., according to data on Bloomberg.
The December future contract of Gold was trading 0.24% down at $2,743.60 an ounce as of 11:37 a.m.
IPO Update: Swiggy Is Subscribed 4% So Far On Wednesday
The IPO was subscribed 0.04 times as of 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday.
Qualified institutional buyers: Nil.
Non-institutional investors: 0.02 times or 2%.
Retail investors: 0.20 times or 20%.
Portion reserved for employees: 0.30 times or 30%.
Dollar Index Rises To Near Four–Month High
The dollar index surged 1.71% to 105.19, the highest level since July 9. The dollar index rose past 105.00 for first time since July, according to data on Bloomberg
The index closed at 103.42 on Tuesday.
Stock Market Live: Swan Energy Clarifies That It Has No Operation In Myanmar
Swan Energy Ltd. and arms have no assets or business ops in Myanmar. The company has no association or affiliation with Asia Sun Trading. Its operation remain focused on our core sectors, aligned with compliances, it said in an exchange filing.
Swan Energy clarified on reports stating association with Asia Sun Trading.
Stock Market Live: Hindustan Zinc Share Price Plunges
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.'s share price was down as much as 8.14% after the Ministry of Mines announced on Tuesday that it planned to offload up to 2.5% stake in the company via offer for sale.
Hindustan Zinc share price was down 7.28% at Rs 518.90 apiece.
Stock Market Live: Nifty IT Rises Over 3%
The NSE Nifty IT rose as much as 3.11% to 41,679.90, the highest level since Oct 30. It was trading 2.78% higher at 41,546.05.
The NSE Nifty IT was up 2.60% to Rs 41,475.90 apiece.
Stock Market Live: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Share Price Rise Over 3%
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders share price rose 3.10% to Rs 4,327.95 apiece. The stock price extended gains for a second day.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders share price was trading 0.94% higher at Rs 4,237.05 apiece.
Stock Market Live: Dr. Reddy's Labs Share Price Rises Over 3%
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. share price rose over 3% after most brokerages hiked target price after the company reported earnings on expected lines.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories share price rose 2.42% to Rs 1,302.95 apiece.
Rupee Weakens To Fresh Record Low Against US Dollar
Rupee weakened to a record low of 84.20 against the US dollar. The domestic currency depreciated by 10 paise during the day.
The unit hits record low for the third consecutive session. It closed at 84.10 on Tuesday, according to data on Bloomberg
Stock Market Live Updates Today: INDIA VIX Jumps Nearly 29%
The NSE India Volatility Index jumped 28.70% to 20.75 shortly after open on Wednesday. The index slumped from the day's high and was trading 3.91% down at 15.50 as of 09:42 a.m.
The NSE India Volatility Index was trading 4.22% down at 15.44.
Stock Market Live: Titan Share Price Tumbles Over 3%
Shares of Titan Co. fell over 3% on Wednesday as multiple brokerages released a split outlook on the watch and jewellery maker post their financial information reveal for the second quarter of the ongoing financial year.
Titan share price was trading 3.07% down at 3,131.00.
Nifty, Sensex Open Higher As Infosys, HDFC Bank Share Prices Gain: Opening Bell
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher as Infosys Ltd. and HDFC Bank share prices rose. Indian benchmark indices also gained support from rise in Asia–Pacific and US before the results of US elections.
As of 09:17 a.m., the Nifty 50 was trading 24.80 points or 0.10% higher at 24,238.10, and the Sensex was 110.77 points or 0.14% higher at 79,587.41.
The trend reversal levels will be placed at 24,000 levels which is the round number and average of the previous two days volatility ahead of the election verdict outcome. The relative strength has crossed the average line from the lower range and witnessed a sharp bounce from its oversold levels and sustenance above the averages will be positive. The highest call open interest is at 24,500 strikes while the downside the highest put OI is at 24,000 for the weekly expiry, said Vikas Jain, head, research at Reliance Securities.
The Sensex was trading 0.21% higher at 79,645.46.
The Nifty 50 was trading 0.30% higher at 24,285.45.
The Nifty Bank was trading 0.31% higher at 52,368.30.
ICICI Bank Ltd., Infosys Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., HCLTech Ltd., and Bajaj Finance Ltd. added to the Nifty 50 index.
Titan Co. Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., Tata Motors Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., and Tata Steel Ltd. limited gains to the index.
Top contribution to the Nifty 50 index.
At open, 10 sectors advanced, one declined, and one remained flat out of 12. The NSE Nifty Realty advanced the most and the NSE Nifty Metal declined the most.
Most sectoral indices opened higher on NSE on Nov 6
Broader markets outperformed benchmark indices. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were trading 0.75% and 0.68% higher, respectively.
Out of 21 sectors complied by the BSE, 18 sectors advanced and three declined. The BSE Realty rose the most, while the BSE Metal declined the most.
Market breadth was skewed in favour of buyers. Around 2,252 stocks advanced, 648 stocks declined, and 116 stocks remained unchanged on BSE.
Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Trade Higher At Pre–Open
At pre–open, the NSE Nifty 50 was 0.39% higher at 24,308.75, and the BSE Sensex was 0.37% higher at 79,771.82
Yield On The 10-Year Bond Advance
The yield on the 10-year bond advanced 3 basis points higher to 6.86%. It closed at 6.83% on Tuesday, according to data on Bloomberg.
Rupee Weakens To Record Low Against US Dollar
Rupee weakened by 6 paise to a record low of 84.16 against the US dollar. The currency opened at 14.15 on Wednesday. It closed at 84.10 on Tuesday, according to data on Bloomberg
Stock Market Live: Morgan Stanley On PB Fintech
Maintains Equal Weight. The target price is at Rs 1,375 , which implied a 16% downside
Strong revenue momentum continues
Revenue and adjusted Ebitda better than estimates
Adjusted Ebitda margin was steady sequentially
Valuation is expensive, however, good performance to support stock
US Treasury Yields Jumps As Early Vote Count Shows Trump Victory In US Election
US Treasury yields jumped on Wednesday as early vote count shows chances of Donald Trump's winning US elections. Market participants have bet that the second Trump administration could bolster the debt market and the US currency because of tarrif hikes and low tax.
The yield on benchmark 10–year US Treasury note rose 4.13% to 4.45%, touching the highest level since July 2. This is the highest intraday gain since Feb 2 for the 10–year US Treasury note.
The yield on benchmark 10–year US Treasury note was trading at 4.31% as of 8:44 a.m.
Chances Of Trump Becoming President With Felony Charges, Says Riley Advisory's Freeman
Here, the world has chances with Trump with felony charges potentially becoming the president. Presidents need the budgets from congress to implement their policies, said Seth R. Freeman, managing director B. Riley
Either of the administrations (Democratic and Republican) is expected to focus on China. Chinese economy is doing poorly right now, Riley said in an interview to NDTV Profit
Indian exporters could see the impact of potentially higher tariffs levied, Riley.
Asia FX Update: Yen Falls Over 1% Against US Dollar
The Japanese yen declined over 1% against the greenback as the dollar index inched towards three–month high it touched in late October. The dollar index rose because of the volatility regarding the US election, which pressured currencies across Asia–Pacific region.
The dollar index, which measures the strength of the US unit against six major currencies, rose 1.32% to 104.62 so far Wednesday. The index was trading 1.26% higher at 104.72 as of 08:07 a.m..
The Japanese yen was trading 1.54% higher at 153.96 a dollar as of 08:18, according to data on Bloomberg.
The South Korean won and Thai Baht declined 1.02% and 0.95% against the greenback, respectively.
Oil Update: Oil Prices Fall In Asian Trade On Worries Over Supply
Oil future prices declined in Asian trade on Wednesday as worries rose about the commodity's supply outlook after hurricane Rafael started gaining strength towards Gulf of Mexico.
The January future of the brent crude was trading 0.47% higher at $75.26 a barrel as of 7:45 a.m.
Stock Market Live: Citi Research On Banks
Asset quality takes centre stage as a few banks disappoint
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank & Federal Bank surprised positively
Credit costs were 10% higher than Citi Estimates
Treasury gains were better than expected
Prefer: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank & Federal Bank
Stock Market Live: Goldman Sachs On Titan
Rates buy with target of Rs. 3,650, which implied an upside of 12.9%
Cut in margin guidance, but growth outlook remains robust
Q2FY25 EBITDA below expectations due to miss on margins
Strong growth in jewellery in Q2, festive in Q3 has also been good
Studded mix drops but studded growth was healthy
Management stated lab grown diamonds not impacting their business
Asia Market Update: Share Indices Rise Tracking US Gains
Asian share indices gained on Wednesday, tracking overnight moves on Wall Street ahead of the outcome of the US elections.
The Nikkei 225 and S&P ASX 200 were trading 0.84% and 1.24% higher respectively, as of 07:13 a.m.
US Market Update: Stocks Gain As Traders On Edge For Election Outcome
US stocks gained in Tuesday's session as traders remained on the edge to see who wins the presidential race. Results are still being counted which is projecting Donald Trump is leading so far.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.02% higher, and the S&P 500 ended 1.23% higher. The Nasdaq Composite ended 1.43% higher.
Catch live updates on US election with NDTV Profit here.
GIFT Nifty Trades Near 24,400; Dr. Reddy's, GAIL, Mankind Pharma, Oil India Share Prices Likely To React
The GIFT Nifty was trading near 24,400 in early trade on Wednesday. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., GAIL (India) Ltd., Mankind Pharma Ltd. share prices are likely to react due to earnings and news flows.
The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.47% or 115.00 points higher at 24,384.50 as of 06:30 a.m.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex had their best session since Sept. 20 on Tuesday. The benchmark indices started recovery during the latter half of the trade.
The NSE Nifty 50 ended 0.91%, or 217.95 points, higher at 24,213.30, and Sensex ended 0.88%, or 694.39 points, higher at 79,476.63. Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex fell as much as 0.6% each.
The nervousness around the US presidential election outcome persists as it can result in major global policy shifts, Motilal Oswal Financial Services' Wealth Management and Research Head Siddhartha Khemka said.
The market's recovery in the final hour was fueled by short covering ahead of the US election results and after sharp fall yesterday. Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects markets to remain volatile on the back of global factors with stock specific action as index heavy weights announce quarterly results during the next few days.