Paytm to partner with Axis Bank for settlement with merchant payment: Daily Market Update -19 Feb 2024 | Globe Capital Market LTD.
19-Feb-2024
Paytm to partner with Axis Bank for settlement with merchant payment: Daily Market Update -19 Feb 2024

Paytm said on February 16 that it has partnered with Axis Bank for the settlement of merchant payments. The company issued a release stating that One97 Communications has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank via an escrow account that it has opened with it.

The shift of nodal account to Axis Bank will ensure seamless merchant settlements as before, the release from One97 Communications added.

According to One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, Paytm QR, Soundbox and card machine will continue to operate seamlessly for all their merchant partners. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has confirmed the continued seamless functionality of Paytm QR, Soundbox, and card machines beyond March 15.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 0.37% to 0.78%.
  • European equity markets were up in range nearly 0.3% to 1.5%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading on a mix note.
  • GIFT Nifty is up by 40 points, Nifty futures are likely to open around 22150 levels (as on 8:30AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Asian markets are trading on a mixed note in early trade on Monday, while investors look forward to the reopening of Chinese markets today after a week-long holiday.
  • Wall Street is ending the week on a bit of a sour note, with bonds down and stocks wavering after economic data continued to fuel speculation the Federal Reserve will be in no rush to cut interest rates.
  • Brent crude was trading 0.31% lower at $83.23 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • One 97 Communication: Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that the company’s QR, soundbox, and card machine will continue to work as always even beyond March 15. The company has shifted its nodal account to Axis Bank to continue seamless merchant settlements as before.
  • Tata Power received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy to acquire Jalpura Khurja Power Transmission for Rs 838 crore.
  • Bajaj Auto fixed Feb. 29 as the record date for determining shareholders eligible to participate in share buyback.
  • NTPC, Nalco: NTPC has inked an initial agreement with NALCO to supply over 1,200 MW of round-the-clock power for the aluminium maker’s operations in Odisha.
  • Harsha Engineers signed a Memorandum of Understanding for transferring 25.9% investment in Sunstream Green Energy One to Sunstream Green Energy for Rs 10 per share.
  • Titagarh Rail Systems received an order worth approximately Rs 170 crore for the manufacture and supply of 250 specialized wagons from the Ministry of Defence.
  • Bharti Airtel received notice of imposing a penalty of Rs 1.31 lakh from the Department of Telecommunications, Maharashtra for an alleged violation of subscriber verification norms.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Benchmark Nifty index opened with a gap on the higher side, and settled above 22000 levels after adding 129 points to its previous closing values in an otherwise lackluster trading session.

Midcap index outperformed the benchmark as it was up nearly 1% while Small cap index traded in line with the benchmark, rose just over 0.5%.

All the sectoral indices, barring Nifty PSU Bank and Oil & Gas index, tracked at NSE settled higher. Amongst them, Nifty Auto index was at the top of the tally, rose over 2% followed by Nifty IT, Media, Pharma and Realty indices that were up in range 1% to 1.5%.

Technically, Nifty Index is well placed on multiple chart frames. Going ahead, we reiterate our bullish view on Nifty index till it is trading above 21800 levels on closing basis and expect it to test 22250 levels in immediate near term. Hence, we suggest traders to maintain buy on dips trading strategy till it is trading above the said levels.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, long buildup was seen in Nifty and Banknifty futures with increase in open interest by 2.5% and 0.5% respectively. Short covering was seen in Finnifty futures with decrease in open interest by 4.7%.

On the sectoral long buildup was observed in Pharma, Infrastructure, Technology and Telecom shares, whereas short buildup was observed in Oil & Gas stocks.

On options front, put writing along with call writing was seen at multiple strikes and maximum positions are at 21000 PE closely followed by 22000 PE and 23000 CE closely followed by 22600 CE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 6096 Cr in the cash segment, bought stocks futures and bought index future worth Rs 775 Cr and Rs 1921 Cr respectively. DIIs were net buyer in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 8310 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 22160-22240; Supports 21900-21800

Banknifty – Resistances 46900-47220; Supports 46000-45700

Finnifty – Resistances 20630-20750; Supports 20320-20200

 

F&O Securities in Ban Today  –ABFRL, ASHOKLEY, BALRAMCHIN, BANDHANBNK, CANBK, DELTACORP, HINDCOPPER, INDIACEM, INDUSTOWER, NATIOANALUM, SAIL, ZEEL.

Disclosure

Globe Capital Market Limited (“GCML”) is a Stock Broker registered with BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX, ICEX and MSEI in all the major segments viz. Capital, F & O and CDS segments. GCML is also a Depository Participant and registered with both the Depositories viz. CDSL and NSDL. Further, GCML is a SEBI registered Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst. GCML includes subsidiaries, group and associate companies, promoters, directors, employees and affiliates.

Globe Commodities Limited, Globe Derivatives and Securities Limited & Globe Fincap Limited are subsidiaries of GCML. Rolex Finvest Private Limited, A to Z Consultants Private Limited, A to Z Venture Capital Limited, M. Agarwal Stock Brokers Private Limited, A M Share Brokers Private Limited, Shri Adinath Advertising Company Pvt. Ltd., Orient Landbase Private Limited, Bolt Synthetic Private Limited, Price ponder Private Limited and Lakshya Impex Private Limited  are associates of GCML.

This report has been prepared by GCML and published in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 19 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014, for use by the recipient as information only and is not for general circulation or public distribution. This report is not to be altered, transmitted, reproduced, copied, redistributed, uploaded, published or made available to others, in any form, in whole or in part, for any purpose without prior written permission from GCML. The projections and the forecasts described in this report are based on estimates and assumptions and are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Projections and forecasts are necessarily speculative in nature, and it can be expected that one or more of the estimates on which the projections are forecasts were based may not materialize or may vary significantly from actual results and such variations will likely increase over the period of time. This report should not be construed as an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, purchase or subscribe to any securities, and neither this report nor anything contained therein shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. It does not constitute a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objective, financial situation or needs of any individual in particular. The research analysts of GCML have adhered to the code of conduct under Regulation 24 (2) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014. The recipients of this report must make their own investment decisions, based on their own investment objectives, financial situation or needs and other factors. The recipients should consider and independently evaluate whether it is suitable for its/ his/ her/their particular circumstances and if necessary, seek professional / financial advice as there is substantial risk of loss. GCML does not take any responsibility thereof.

Any such recipient shall be responsible for conducting his/her/its/their own investigation and analysis of the information contained or referred to in this report and of evaluating the merits and risks involved in securities forming the subject matter of this report. The price and value of the investment referred to in this report and income from them may go up as well as down, and investors may realize profit/loss on their investments. Past performance is not a guide for future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the projection.

This report has been prepared by GCML based on the information available in the public domain and other public sources believed to be reliable. Though utmost care has been taken to ensure its accuracy and completeness, no representation or warranty, express or implied is made by GCML that such information is accurate or complete and/or is independently verified. The contents of this report represent the assumptions and projections of GCML and GCML does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any projection, assurances or advice made herein. Nothing in this report constitutes investment, legal, accounting and/or tax advice or a representation that any investment or strategy is suitable or appropriate to recipients’ specific circumstances.

Since GCML or its associates are engaged in various financial activities, they might have financial interest or beneficial ownership in various companies including subject company/companies mentioned in the report. GCML or its associates have not received any compensation for investment banking or merchant banking from the subject company in the past 12 months.  GCML or its associates might have received any compensation including brokerage services and for products or services other than investment banking or merchant banking from the subject company in the past 12 months. It is confirmed that GCML or research analyst or its associates have not managed or co-managed public offering of securities for the subject company in the past 12 months.

Research analyst or GCML or its relatives’/associates’ have no material conflict of interest at the time of publication of this report. Neither research analyst nor GCML are engaged in market making activity for the subject company. It is confirmed that research analysts do not serve as an officer, director or employee of the subject company. It is also confirmed that research analyst have not received any compensation from the subject company in the past 12 months. GCML or its associates have not received any compensation or other benefits from the Subject Company or third party in connection with the research report.

No material disciplinary action has been taken on GCML by any regulatory authority impacting Equity Research Analysis activities.

The views contained in this document are those of the analyst, and the company may or may not subscribe to all the views expressed within. This information is subject to change, as per applicable law, without any prior notice. GCML reserves the right to make modifications and alternations to this statement, as may be required, from time to time.

Research analyst or GCML or its relatives’/associates’ do not have actual/beneficial ownership of 1% or more in securities of the subject company, at the end of the month immediately preceding the date of publication of the document.

Registration granted by SEBI, membership of BASL (in case of IAs) and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.