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20-Oct-2023
Powell signals Fed to stay on hold and keep future hike on table – Daily Market Update- Equity 20 Oct 2023

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested the US central bank is inclined to hold interest rates steady again at its next meeting while leaving open the possibility of a future hike if policymakers see further signs of resilient economic growth. The Fed chief also said a recent run-up in long-term Treasury yields, if they persist, could lessen the need for further hikes “at the margin,” echoing his colleagues and underscoring the importance of tightening financial conditions to the rate outlook over the coming months.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets ended on negative note, down in range 0.75% to 0.96%
  • European markets too ended on a negative note.
  • Asian equity markets are also trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is trading down by 31 point, Nifty futures likely to open around 19525 levels (as on 8:30AM).

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Asian markets fell as volatility gripped Wall Street with traders looking wary of a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict, while weighing Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks for clues on the policy outlook.
  • The S&P 500 notched its third straight loss, weighed by disappointing Tesla Inc. earnings. Early Asian trading for U.S. share futures slipped while the dollar edged higher.
  • Brent crude was trading at $93 a barrel and the yield on the 10-year US bond was trading at 4.98%.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Grasim Industries received a Rs 141 crore demand notice from the Rajasthan Stamps Collector for non-payment of stamp duty on a scheme of arrangement between Indian Rayon and the company from FY1999.
  • Indoco Remedies: A U.S. FDA inspection at the company’s Solid Oral Formulation facility ended with four observations. The U.S. FDA conducted a pre-approval inspection at the Goa facility from Oct. 12 to 18.
  • Natco Pharma: U.S. FDA inspection at Natco Pharma’s Hyderabad facility ended with eight observations. Inspections were conducted between Oct. 9 to 18.
  • Tata Steel: NCLT approves the merger of Tata Steel and Tata Steel Long Products. Tata Steel is also set to acquire a 26% stake in unit TP Vardhaman Surya for Rs 1.3 lakh.
  • RVNL: RVNL JV gets a Rs 174.27 crore contract from the Vadodara Division of Western Railway for civil engineering works in Gujarat. The project is to be executed in 24 months.
  • Tejas Networks received an order worth Rs 107.73 crore from TCS to supply equipment for BSNL’s Pan-India 4G and 5G networks.
  • Tata Motors signed a Securities Subscription Agreement for acquiring a 26.79% stake in Freight Tiger for Rs 150 crore. SSA includes provisions allowing the company to invest an additional Rs 100 crore over the next two years.
  • Elecon Engineering got an order for supply and supervision of a pipe conveyor system from Arcelormittal Nippon Steel India worth Rs 51.41 crore.
  • CCL Products: NCLT has sanctioned the scheme of arrangement between Continental Coffee Pvt. (the demerged company) and CCL Products (India) (the resulting company).

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index extended losses for the second consecutive trading session and settled at 19624 levels, down 46 points from its previous closing values.

The broader markets performed slightly better than the benchmark as Mid & Small cap index settled on a flat to positive note against 0.24% decline in the frontline index.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Metal and Oil & Gas index led the declines, fell 0.88% and 0.53% respectively. On the other hand, Nifty Auto was the top gainer, rose just over 0.50%.

Nifty index is trading in a narrow range i.e. 19400-19850 levels for past couple of sessions. Going ahead, we expect it to trade sideways till it is trading in the above mentioned trading range either side break from the range will drive the market in that direction.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Yesterday, Nifty futures remained almost unchanged on the price as well as on open interest front while Banknifty and Finnifty futures fell on long unwinding as open interest shed by 4.7% and 3.7% respectively.

On sectoral front, long buildup was seen in Automobile, Cement and Textile stocks whereas short buildup was seen in Capital goods, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas and Pharma stocks. Initial sign of long unwinding was seen in Banking and Power stocks.

On options front, Nifty will start the last contract of October series with maximum positions at 19500 PE and 19800 CE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 1093 Cr in the cash segment, bought stock future worth Rs 593 Cr and sold index futures worth Rs 392 Cr. DIIs were net buyer in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 736 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 19700-19770; Supports 19500-19410

Banknifty – Resistances 44200-44400; Supports 43550-43200

Finnifty – Resistances 19850-19960; Supports 19550-19450

 

BANSCRIPT –BALRAMCHIN, DELTACORP, GNFC, IBULHSGFIN, INDIACEM, MANAPPURAM, MCX

 

Key Results Today – ATUL, CENTURYTEX, CSBBANK, J&KBANK, JSWENERGY, JSWSTEEL, L&TFH, LAURASLAB, PAYTM, TEJASNET

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