Ambuja Cements to acquire Penna Cement for Rs 10,422 Crore to expand southern footprint : Daily Market Update -14 June 2024 | Globe Capital Market LTD.
14-Jun-2024
Ambuja Cements to acquire Penna Cement for Rs 10,422 Crore to expand southern footprint : Daily Market Update -14 June 2024

Ambuja Cements will acquire Hyderabad-based Penna Cement Industries Ltd at an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore, as the Adani Group cementmaker plans to increase its footprint in southern India. Ambuja will acquire 100% shares of PCIL from the promoter group, P Pratap Reddy and family, according to a company statement on Thursday. The acquisition will be fully funded through internal accruals and the deal is expected to be completed within three to four months.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • Barring DOW, other US equity markets settled on a positive note.
  • European equity markets settled lower in range 0.5% to 2%.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures likely to open around 23400 levels (as on 8:15AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Most benchmarks in Asia-Pacific are trading lower on Friday ahead of the outcome of the Bank of Japan’s policy meet, scheduled to be published today.
  • A surge in U.S. stocks dissipated due to increased political risks in France. This led to the nation’s 10-year bond premiums reaching their widest margin since 2017 compared to their safer German counterparts.
  • The US stocks reached new all-time peaks as a widespread easing of inflation led to a sharp drop in bond yields, prompting traders to wager that the Federal Reserve may cut rates for two times despite dot plots indicating one.
  • Brent crude was trading 0.81% lower at $82.08 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Ambuja Cement will acquire a 100% stake in Penna Cement Industries at an enterprise value of Rs 10,422 crore.
  • Vodafone Idea board has approved raising Rs 2,458 crore through the issuance of shares on a preferential basis. The company will use the funds to clear part of its outstanding debt, expand its 4G coverage, and launch 5G services.
  • Puravankara The board approved in-principal approval for raising up to Rs 1,000 crore via QIP.
  • Wipro launched an on-premises GenAI solution in a pact with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
  • Life Insurance Corporation increased its stake in Dr Reddy’s Laboratories from 4.95% to 5.01%.
  • Rites and DMRC signed a MoU to explore consultancy, operations and management projects for the Metro Rail system.
  • Atul Auto incorporated the unit Atulease for vehicle leasing.
  • National Aluminium Company executed a mining lease deed with the State Government of Odisha today over an area of 697.979 hectares for bauxite mines in Koraput District. The mines have an annual production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes and have reserves estimated at 111 million tonnes, projecting a mine life of 32 years.
  • Suven Pharmaceuticals signed definitive agreements today to acquire 100% of the equity shares in Sapala Organics. The company will initially acquire 67.5% through secondary transfers from Target’s existing shareholders and a balance stake in 2026–27.
  • Cupid  received an initial order from Cipla Health to manufacture a range of male condoms under the Cipla brand. Cipla Health has committed to placing regular, sizeable orders for male condoms with the company in the coming quarters.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Release of positive economic data, after the market yesterday, provided a strong boost to the Indian benchmark index at the beginning of the trade in today’s session. The Nifty commenced with a significant gap-up, reaching an all-time high level, driven by May’s Consumer Price Index easing to a 12-month low of 4.75% and April’s Index of Industrial Production growing at 5%. However, Nifty gave up early gains in the morning session itself, resulting in the marginal gains of 0.3%.

Similarly, the Bank Nifty started positively but reversed course to close flat to negative, in the wake of a decline of more than a percent in each ICICI Bank and Axis Bank.

On the other hand, both broader market indices extended their upward trend for the seventh consecutive session, with Midcap and Smallcap sectors showing relatively robust performance. Smallcap closed 1% higher, while Midcap gained 0.8%.

In terms of sector performance, Nifty Realty maintained its upward momentum, advancing by 2.2% after a breather, while Nifty IT followed suit with a 1% increase. However, profit booking impacted Nifty Media, which experienced a 1.1% decline following six consecutive days of gains.

The Nifty opened with a gap-up, but the open and high prices were nearly identical, leading to an intraday decline. With neither side showing significant interest, the Nifty marked its fourth consecutive lackluster session. The support zone is identified at 22,960-22,910, and the Nifty closed just above its previously mentioned channel line. Consequently, resistance levels are anticipated at 23,410 and subsequently at 23,760 if a bounce back is observed.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, no significant changes was seen in Nifty, Banknifty and Finnifty futures on price as well as on open interest front whereas Midcap Nifty futures added around 2% of open interest as long buildup.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, long buildup was observed in Capital Good, Realty and Technology stocks, whereas some short buildup was seen in Media and Telecom stocks.

On option front, Nifty will start the new weekly contracts with maximum position at 24000 CE followed by 23400 CE and maximum put position are at 23400 strikes.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 3033 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 300 Cr and bought index futures worth Rs 2717 Cr. DIIs too were net seller in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 554 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23460-23520; Supports 23300-23200

Banknifty – Resistances 50250-50500; Supports 49600-49200

Finnifty – Resistances 22410-22500; Supports 22250-22100

 

F&O Securities in Ban Today – GMRINFRA, HINDCOPPER, INDIACEM, SAIL, SUNTV.

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