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20-Nov-2023
India’s economy surpassed the $4 trillion-mark in nominal terms for the first time ever – Daily Market Update – Equity 20 Nov 2023

India's economy achieved a historic milestone on Sunday when its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) crossed the $4 trillion-mark in nominal terms for the first time ever.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets ended on flat to positive note.
  • European markets were up n range 0.83% to 1.24%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading mixed.
  • GIFT Nifty is little changed & Nifty futures likely to open around 19810 levels (as on 8:30AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Asian stocks opened mixed after a $2.7 trillion rally in U.S. shares fueled by bets the Federal Reserve will end its hiking cycle fizzled out.
  • The S&P 500 inched above 4,500 on Friday to notch its third straight week of gains — the longest run since July.
  • Brent crude was trading at $80 a barrel and the yield on the 10-year US bond was trading at 4.44%.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Larsen & Toubro: Qatar’s General Tax Authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 111.31 crore for 2016–2017 and Rs 127.64 crore for 2017–2018. An appeal has been filed against the levy of this penalty, as the company believes it is arbitrary and unjustified.
  • RITES emerged as the lowest bidder in two tenders from CFM Mozambique. Out of the two tenders, one is for the supply of 10 diesel electric locomotives with incidental service of Rs 3.7 crore, and the other is for the supply of 300 high-side wagons.
  • Bajaj Finance stopped sanctioning and disbursing loans under its two lending products, namely, ‘eCOM’ and ‘Insta EMI Card’, until the deficiencies observed by the RBI were rectified to their satisfaction.
  • Sterling And Wilson: Disputes between Sterling and Wilson International FZE, Dubai and Jinko Solar have been amicably settled.
  • Dalmia Bharat Sugar informed that there is disruption of operations at Kolhapur and Ninaidevi units in Maharashtra due to farmers’ agitation. Consequentially, there could be a material impact. The company said it is taking all possible steps to restore normalcy.
  • SBI Cards and Payment Services: The capital adequacy is expected to decline by 400 basis points on account of the RBI’s revised credit risk weights. The bank is well capitalised as of now and well above the regulatory guideline of 15%. It has enough sources and a diversified lender base to manage its impact, and it doesn’t foresee a significant impact on the cost of funds during this fiscal
  • Aurobindo Pharma: A USFDA inspection at its facility in Telangana from Nov. 13 to 17 closed with zero observations and a classification of ‘No Action Indicated’.
  • Exide Industries settled the chloride trademark dispute with the UK’s Vertiv Group and India’s Vertiv Energy. VCGL and VEPL shall not use the said ‘CHLORIDE’ mark in India, either directly or indirectly, and shall withdraw all their claims over this mark in favour of Exide.
  • Kalyan Jewellers Unit Kalyan Jewellers FZE acquired the remaining 30% stake in Kalyan Jewellers LLC, Oman, on Nov. 16. Kalyan Jewellers LLC, Oman, has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalyan Jewellers FZE.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Nifty index settled on flat to negative note after a lackluster trading session, closed shop at 19732 levels, down 33 points.

Broader markets outperformed the benchmark as Mid & Small cap index ended on a positive note against negative closing of frontline index, leading to flat market breadth.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, Nifty PSU Bank index lost maximum, down over 2% followed by Nifty Bank & Oil and Gas index that were down over 1% each. On the other hand, Nifty FMCG, Healthcare and Pharma Indices witnessed some buying interest up 1% each.

Technically, Nifty index is consolidating around an important resistance of 19850 levels. On the down side, support is placed around 19500 levels. Crossover and sustenance above 19850 levels might take it towards 20000 level in immediate near term.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, long unwinding was seen in Nifty and Finnifty futures with decrease in open interest by 1.6% and 4.9% respectively whereas short buildup was seen in Banknifty futures with increase in open interest by 10.3%.

On sectoral front, long buildup was seen in Automobile and Pharma stocks whereas short buildup was seen in Banking and Finance stocks. Short covering was seen in Cement and Capital Goods stocks.

On options front, call writing was seen at multiple strikes and maximum positions are at 19700 PE and 19900 CE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 215 Cr in the cash segment, bought stocks futures and index futures worth Rs. 10457 Cr and Rs. 1899 Cr respectively. DIIs were net buyer in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 1580 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 19900-19960; Supports 19630-19540

Banknifty – Resistances 44300-44550; Supports 43350-43100

Finnifty – Resistances 19800-19910; Supports 19520-19430

 

BANSCRIPT – CHAMBLFERT, DELTACORP, HINDCOPPER, INDIACEM, MANAPPURAM, MCX, RBLBANK, ZEEL.

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