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Daily Market Update
04-Mar-20251 min readvipin kumar

US President Trump hikes China tariff to 20%- Daily Market Update 4th March 2025

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US President Donald Trump signed an order to increase the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports to 20% from the earlier 10%, the White House announced on Monday. The order will come into effect immediately, according to the announcement.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 1.48% to 2.66%.
  • European equity markets ended higher in range 0.5% to 2.57%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by 160 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 22100 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region are trading lower on Tuesday, shrugging off concerns about tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, while European leaders pledged support for Ukraine.
  • Stocks in China will face a renewed test as top officials will meet to discuss economic priorities, with hopes running high for further stimulus. The yuan has gained by 0.6% this year, while a gauge of the nation’s equities has jumped more than 12%.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Paytm has partnered with RBL Bank Ltd. to boost digital payment adoption among the lender’s merchant partners.
  • Ceat received the certificate of incorporation for its subsidiary in Sri Lanka, CEAT OHT Lanka Pvt., signalling a regional expansion.
  • Indian Energy Exchange’s February trade volumes rose 9% from a year earlier to 9,622 million units, while renewable energy certificates surged 167% to 16.37 lakh.
  • Choice International has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Choice Trustees Services.
  • REC board will consider a revision in the Market Borrowing Programme for FY25 on March 27.
  • Prestige Estates: The Income Tax Department has concluded its search at the company’s registered and branch offices. Prestige Estates stated that it fully cooperated and provided the requested details.
  • Azad Engineering raised Rs 700 crore through a qualified institutional placement, allotting 54.68 lakh shares at Rs 1,280 apiece, a 1.77% discount to the floor price of Rs 1,303.08.
  • Uno Minda established an R&D and engineering centre in the Czech Republic to develop advanced lighting technologies for the global automotive industry, potentially boosting innovation and market share.
  • Godrej Properties has cancelled its agreement with TCM for land development in Kochi. The pact was signed on Feb. 15, 2008, and the cancellation is expected to have no material impact on its financials or operations.
  • RBL Bank has appointed Narendra Agrawal as president and head of branch banking and retail liabilities and T.S. Pari as chief operations officer.
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals launched Acetylcysteine Injection after acquiring the ANDA from Aspen Pharma USA. This could help capture a share of the $15.2 million market.
  • Time Technoplast is introducing new products in the polyethylene pipe business for the gas distribution industry, targeting a 30% growth in the segment, indicating strong future growth prospects.
  • Inox Wind, Inox Green Energy Services: Crisil revised its outlook on the long-term bank facilities from stable to positive, suggesting improved financial health.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Benchmark Nifty index ended on a flat note at 22119 levels after a cut of just 5 points from its previous closing values.

Performance on the broader front was mix. Mid cap index outperformed the markets, gained 0.46%, on the other hand, Small cap index settled on a slightly negative note.

Performance on the sectoral front was no different. Nifty Realty and Metal index was at the top of the tally, gained over 1% each. On the flip side side, Media and Oil & Gas index dragged the markets lower, down 1.10% and 0.80% respectively.

Technically, Nifty index is trading below its long term as well as short term moving averages in lower lows and lower highs formation. Going ahead, 21800-21680 zone will act as supports on the down side. We suggest traders to maintain sell on rise trading strategy till it is trading below 22550 levels on closing basis.

 

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Nifty and Banknifty future added 1.7% and 7.4% of open interest respectively as short buildup. Whereas, Finnifty futures were down on long unwinding as its open interest shed by 4.5%, Midcapnifty futures added around 1% of open interest as long buildup.

Majority of F&O sectors settled on a positive note. Amongst them, Power, Realty and Technology stocks witnessed addition of long positions whereas some short buildup was seen in Banking and Finance stocks with increase in open interest by 1.1% and 2.8%.

On option front, call writing was seen at multiple strikes. Maximum positions are at 23000 CE followed by 22500 CE and 20800 PE followed by 21900 PE. Quantum of call positions are significantly higher than that of put positions indicating selling pressure on rise.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 4788. Cr in the cash segment, bought index futures worth Rs 146 Cr and bought stocks futures worth1k Rs 2493 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 8791 Cr

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 22380-22450; Supports 22220-22100

Banknifty – Resistances 48800-49200; Supports 48200-48000

Finnifty – Resistances 23220- 23300; Supports 22980-22880

 

F&O Security in Ban Today: NIL

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