TVS Motor kickstarts $200 million overhaul of British Unit norton motorcycles.: Daily Market Update -19 July 2024 | Globe Capital Market LTD.
19-Jul-2024
TVS Motor kickstarts $200 million overhaul of British Unit norton motorcycles.: Daily Market Update -19 July 2024

TVS Motor Co. Ltd. has kickstarted an overhaul of sorts at the UK's Norton Motorcycles, four years after the Chennai-based automaker acquired the British marquee out of bankruptcy. The maker of Apache motorcycles and Jupiter scooters plans to invest £200 million for product development at the Solihull, UK-based bikemaker, according to a statement on Thursday. That is expected to spawn at least six motorcycles over the next three years. The brand will first enter the US, Germany, France, Italy and India as part of its global expansion plans. The revival plan was disclosed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a motoring festival in the UK.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 0.7% to 1.29%.
  • Barring DAX, other European equity markets settled on a positive note.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading lower.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed, Nifty futures likely to open around 24850 levels (as on 8:20AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Most share indices in the Asia-Pacific region are trading lower on Friday, taking cues from their Wall Street peers as sell off in technology stocks continued.
  • A week of market fluctuations saw major US stock indices decline while smaller firms and those beyond the mega-cap technology sector thrived, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.
  • Brent crude on Intercontinental Exchange fell 0.51% to trade at $84.60 per barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Infosys Q1 FY25 (Consolidated, QoQ) Revenue up 3.7% at Rs 39,315 crore versus Rs 37,923 crore  EBIT up 8.8% at Rs 8,288 crore versus Rs 7,621 crore . EBIT margin at 21.1% versus 20.1%. Net profit down 20.1% at Rs 6,374 crore versus Rs 7,975 crore.
  • Persistent Systems Q1 FY25 (Consolidated, QoQ) Revenue up 5.7% at Rs 2,737 crore versus Rs 2,590 crore. EBIT up 2.5% at Rs 384 crore versus Rs 375 crore. EBIT margin at 14% versus 14.5%. Net profit down 2.9% at Rs 306 crore versus Rs 315 crore.
  • Dalmia Bharat Q1 FY25 (Consolidated, YoY) Revenue flat at Rs 3,621 crore versus Rs 3,627 crore. EBITDA up 9% at Rs 669 crore versus Rs 613 crore. EBITDA margin at 18.5% versus 16.9%. Net profit up 0.7% at Rs 145 crore versus Rs 144 crore Exceptional loss of Rs 113 crore in current quarter due to insolvency proceedings against Jaiprakash Associates after signing agreement to acquire identified cement assets.
  • HAL amended its MoU with the Aeronautical Development Agency for the completion of LCA AF Mk-2 development. The completion will lead to operation clearance for a value of Rs 2,970 crore.
  • Vodafone Idea approved the first tranche allotment of shares worth Rs 615 crore to Nokia India and Ericsson India at an issue price of Rs 14.80 per share.
  • Dr Reddy’s Labs has signed a non-exclusive patent licensing agreement with Takeda Pharma for Vonoprazan tablets in India.
  • Zydus Life: The USFDA inspected the Jarod manufacturing facility and closed it with an ‘Official Action Indicated’ classification.
  • Tata Technologies signed an MoU with Arm to develop automotive software and systems solutions for software-defined vehicles.
  • Ircon International: Hari Mohan Gupta is designated as CEO effective July 1. The Railways Ministry approved the closure of Indian Railway Stations Development Corp. JV, in which the company holds a 26% stake.
  • Coromandel International raised its stake in unit Coromandel Crop Protection Philippines to 93.2% from 40%.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The Indian benchmark index Nifty started the day on a negative note amid caution ahead of the budget but saw a sharp bounce back in the latter half, driven by strong performance from leading IT stocks ahead of Infosys’ quarterly results. As a result, Nifty ultimately closed 0.8% higher, reaching a new record high and record closure. Meanwhile, Bank Nifty also ended in positive territory but with a modest gain of 0.4%, underperforming Nifty.

In contrast, the broader market moved sharply in the opposite direction, experiencing considerable losses. Both the Midcap and Smallcap indices finished the day 1% and 1.3% lower, respectively. This downturn was reflected in a weakened market breadth, with an A/D ratio of more than 1:2, as 161 stocks advanced while 338 declined.

Sector-wise, Nifty IT led the gains with a substantial increase of 2.2%, followed by Nifty FMCG which rose 1% for the second consecutive session. On the other hand, Nifty Metal was the worst-performing sector, closing 1% lower.

From a technical perspective, Nifty formed a strong bullish candle with a consolidation breakout at its peak. Nifty nearly hit the Previously identified resistance at 24,840. Looking ahead, above 24840 the next immediate resistance is anticipated at 25,010, while support levels are seen at 24,685 and 24,500 in case of profit-taking.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, long buildup was seen in Nifty futures with increase in open interest by 8.2%, whereas some short covering was seen Finnifty futures with increase in open interest by 5.8% and no meaningful activity was seen in Banknifty and Midcapnifty futures on open interest as well as on price front.

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

On option front, Nifty will start the new weekly contracts with maximum position at 25500 CE followed by 25000 CE while the maximum put position are at 24000 PE follows by 24600 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 5484 Cr in the cash segment, bought stocks futures worth Rs 7556 Cr and also bought index futures worth Rs 2595 Cr. DIIs were net seller in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 2904Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24920-25000; Supports 24700-24600

Banknifty – Resistances 52800-53000; Supports 52200-52000

Finnifty – Resistances 23900-24000; Supports 23550-23480

 

Security in Ban Today: BALRAMCHIN,BANDHANBANK, GMRINFRA, GNFC, HAL, HINDCOPPER, INDIACEM, PEL, RBLBANK, SAIL, VEDL.

 

Imporatnt Results Today: ATUL, BPCL, ICICIGI, INDBANK, INDHOTEL, JSWSTEEL, OBEROIRLTY, PAYTM, PVRINOX, RELIANCE.

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