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10-Feb-20251 min readvipin kumar

Donald Trump unveils plans for 25% tariffs on Steel and Aluminum imports- Daily Market Update 10th Feb 2025

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President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum, broadening his trade salvos and threatening ties with some of America’s top trading partners.

Trump, speaking to reporters on Sunday, said the tariffs would apply to imports of the metals from all countries. Asked whether Mexico and Canada would be included, he said the levies would cover “everybody.” He didn’t specify when the duties would take effect.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower by 1%.
  • European equity markets settled on a flat to negative note.
  • Asian equity markets are trading mix.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures likely to open around 23555 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Asian equity markets are trading mix on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s decision to announce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum to all countries added jitters to the already volatile stocks.
  • US equities tumbled on Friday weighed by tariff impacts and speculations the Federal Reserve is in no rush to cut interest rates. Nonfarm payrolls rose 1.43 lakh in January after upward revisions to the prior two months.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • LIC Q3FY25 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY) – Net Premium Income down 8.6% at Rs 1.07 lakh crore versus Rs 1.17 lakh crore. Solvency Ratio at 2.02% versus 1.98% (QoQ). Gross NPA at 1.64% versus 1.72% (QoQ). Net Profit up 16.26% at Rs 11,009 crore versus Rs 9,469 crore.
  • Oil India Q3FY25 Highlights (Standalone, QoQ) – Revenue down 5.07% at Rs 5239.58 crore versus Rs 5246.21 crore. Ebitda down 2.32% at Rs 2132.71 crore versus Rs 2183.28 crore Margin at 40.7% versus 41.61% down 91 bps. Net profit down 33.38% at Rs 1221.8 crore versus Rs 1834.07 crore.
  • Life Insurance Corp has extended Sunil Agrawal’s term as chief financial officer until March 2026.
  • L&T Finance has approved the acquisition of Paul Merchants Finance’s gold loan business through a slump sale for Rs 537 crore.
  • Waaree Energies has commenced operations at its 1.4 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Gujarat.
  • Firstsource Solutions has approved the execution of a share purchase agreement with Amrit Khandelwal and Akshay Dubey of Accunai India Services to acquire 100% ownership in AccunAI for a consideration of Rs 8.1 crore.
  • Rail Vikas Nigam has emerged as the lowest bidder for railway project worth Rs 211 crore.
  • BHEL received letter of award from MAHAGENCO for a Rs 8000 crore order. Order is for BTG package of Koradi Thermal Power Station, which consists of two 660 MW units.
  • Cipla received ‘VAI’ for GMP inspection at company’s Virgonanagar facility between Nov. 7 and 13, 2024.
  • Tejas Networks has collaborated with NEC Corp. on 5G technology. The investment involves Rs 525 crore, payable over the next year.
  • BHEL received letter of award from MAHAGENCO for a Rs 8000 crore order. Order is for BTG package of Koradi Thermal Power Station, which consists of two 660 MW units.
  • Western Carriers: Gets work order worth Rs 1089 crore from Vedanta for logistics services.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Benchmark Nifty index settled lower at 23603 levels after a cut of 93 points from its previous closing values.

Benchmark Nifty index settled marginally lower at 23560 levels after a cut of just 43 points from its previous closing values.

Performance on the broader front was mix. Mid cap index gained 0.32%, on the other hand, Small cap index traded in line with the benchmark, settled on a slightly negative note.

Performance on sectoral front was no different. Metal index was at the top of the tally, gained 2.66% followed by Consumer Durables that gained 0.97%. On the other hand, FMCG, Media and PSU Bank index led the declines, fell over 1% each.

Technically, Nifty index is well placed on short term charts till it is holding above 23200 spot levels on closing basis. Hence, we suggest traders to maintain buy on dips trading approach till it is holding above the said levels.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, Banknifty and Finnifty futures added around 3% & 1.5% of open interest respectively as short buildup, Midcapnifty futures shed around 1.5% of open interest as short covering. On the other hand, no significant change was seen in Nifty futures on price as well as on open interest front.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, short buildup was seen among Infra, Banking, FMCG and Oil & Gas stocks along with some long unwinding in Media stocks, whereas some long buildup was seen among Cement and Chemical stocks.

On options front, call writing along with some put writing was seen at multiple strikes and maximum positions are at 25500 CE followed by 25000 CE and 22500 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 7811 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 2655 Cr and bought index futures worth Rs 2015 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 6449 Cr during the week.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23850-23920; Supports 23620-23500

Banknifty – Resistances 50800-51050; Supports 50350-50100

Finnifty – Resistances 23850- 23920; Supports 23650-23550

 

F&O Security in Ban Today: NIL

 

Important Results Today : APOLLOHOSP, AVANTIFEED, BATAINDIA, ENGINERSIN, GRASIM.

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