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14-May-20261 min readvipin kumar

India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to cool local prices- Daily Market Update 14th May 2026

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India on Wednesday ​banned sugar exports with immediate effect ​until September 30, 2026, or until further orders, the government ​said in a notification, as the world’s second-largest sugar producer tries to rein in local prices. The move is likely to support global white and raw sugar prices, while allowing rival ‌producers Brazil ⁠and Thailand to ⁠boost shipments to Asian and African buyers.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets, barring Dow Jones, settled higher.
  • European equity markets ended on a flat to positive note.
  • Majority of asian equity markets are trading in green.
  • GIFT Nifty is up by 120 points, Nifty futures is likely to open around 23550 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • A rally in tech stocks drove US Equity markets to all-time highs, overshadowing high inflation data fears.
  • Asian equity markets are trading mix on Thursday ahead of meeting between Trump and  Xi Jinping in Beijing.
  • Oil prices steadied on Thursday as concerns over the Iran war continued to support crude prices.Brent crude traded below $106 a barrel after falling 2% in the previous session.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Bharti Airtel (Q4, Cons QoQ)-revenue up 2.6% at Rs 55,383 crore versus Rs 53,982 crore. EBITDA up 2.3% at Rs 31,492 crore versus Rs 30,783 crore. EBITDA margin down 10 bps at 56.9% versus 57.0%. Net profit up 10.5% at Rs 7,325 crore versus Rs 6,631 crore.
    Note: The board declared a final dividend of Rs 24 per share.
  • LIC Housing Finance (Q4, Cons YoY– total income down 1.3% at Rs 7,212 crore versus Rs 7,304 crore. Net profit up 8.7% at Rs 1,493 crore versus Rs 1,373 crore.
  •  Tata Motors CV (Q4, YoY)- revenue up 22.3% at Rs 24,452 crore versus Rs 19,999 crore. EBITDA up 35.6% at Rs 3,307 crore versus Rs 2,438 crore. EBITDA margin up 130 bps at 13.5% versus 12.2%. Net profit up 69.6% at Rs 2,406 crore versus Rs 1,419 crore.Note: The board declared a dividend of Rs 4 per share. The company noted that EBIT margin rise was limited due to higher input costs, and it has received most regulatory nods for the Iveco acquisition.
  • Bharti Airtel has approved the issuance of up to 14.6 crore shares (worth Rs 28,220 crore) at Rs 1,923 per share to Indian Continent Investment, as part of a $2.9 billion stock swap for a 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa. Separately, the board reappointed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Chairman for a 5-year term starting October 1.
  • Zydus Lifesciences is scheduled to meet on May 19 to consider a share buyback proposal. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, Zydus Worldwide, is set to acquire Assertio Holdings for $166.4 million.
  • PNC Infratech has emerged as the L1 Bidder for a Rs 572 crore construction project floated by the UP State Bridge Corp.
  • Bajel Projects secured two major orders from PowerGrid Corp worth Rs 200-300 crore each—one for a 400kV Transmission Line Package and another for a 765kV AIS Substation Package in Maharashtra.
  • Berger Paints announced that its RTA, CB Mgmt, has merged with MUFG Intime India, leading to a subsequent name change for the entity.
  • VA Tech Wabag has signed a pact with PEAK Sustainability Ventures to develop its first Bio-CNG plant in Uttar Pradesh.
  • IDBI Bank will mull raising up to Rs 10,000 crore via long-term bonds to finance infrastructure and affordable housing projects.
  • Lupin received US FDA approval for its Famotidine Injection vials, which are used to treat intractable ulcers.
  • NBCC– The state-owned construction firm has bagged two new construction orders aggregating to Rs 131 crore.
  • Easy Trip Planners has approved a Rs 500 crore fundraising plan via a rights issue of equity shares.
  • Ashoka Buildcon received a Provisional Certificate for an NHAI project in Karnataka, marking the third Commercial Operation Date (CoD) for an 8.29 km stretch. Total completed stretches for the project now stand at 50.57 km.
  • IIFL Finance has repurchased and settled $12 million out of $425 million outstanding senior secured fixed-rate notes at a premium.
  • Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has launched a super-premium brand called ‘Crompton Rhion’, under which its Large Kitchen Appliances (LKA) product line will be integrated.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended slightly higher at 23413 spot levels after adding just 33 points to its previous closing values.

The broader markets marginally outperformed the benchmark as Mid and Small cap indices gained 0.77% & 0.31% respectively.

Majority of sectoral indices, tracked at NSE, ended in green. Amongst them, Nifty Metal was at the top of the tally, rose over 3% followed by Consumer Durables and Oil & Gas index that rose 1.67% & 1.28% respectively. On the flip side, Nifty IT and Auto were at the bottom of the tally, down nearly 1% each.

Technically, Nifty index is trading in the gap zone created while rising on April 8, 2026. Moving forward, we reiterate our sell on rise trading approach as long as Nifty index remains below 23650 spot levels on closing basis. On the lower side, 23150-23000 spot levels will act as an immediate support.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Midcapnifty futures added 1.2% of open interest as long buildup, whereas no significant changes were observed among Nifty, Banknifty and Finnifty futures on open interest as well as price front.

Majority of F&O sectors settled on a positive note. Amongst them, long buildup was seen among Capital Goods, FMCG, Power and Finance stocks whereas some short buildup was seen among Auto and Technology stocks.

On option front, both put writing along with some call writing was seen at multiple OTM strikes. Maximum positions are at 24000 CE followed by 24500 CE and 23000 PE followed by 22500 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 4703 Cr in the cash segment, sold index futures worth Rs 128 Cr and bought stocks future worth Rs 2079 Cr. DIIs were net buyers to the tune of Rs 5869 Cr in the cash segment.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23620-23800; Supports 23400-23300

Banknifty – Resistances 54000-54400; Supports 53200-52800

Finnifty – Resistances 25400-25500; Supports 25100- 25000

 

F&O stocks in ban today: SAIL

 

Important Results Today: APOLLOTYRE, CHALET,  CHAMBLFERT, DATAPATTNS, GESHIP, HAL, HUDCO, IRFC, UNITDSPR & VOLTAS.

 

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