Latest Market News
1. IMD Monsoon Forecast for 2024: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the monsoon rainfall in 2024 is expected to be above normal, quantifying it at 106% of the long period average. This prediction indicates a potentially higher rainfall than usual, which could impact agriculture and water resources positively across the country.
2. Gujarat Gas and Indian Oil Collaboration: Gujarat Gas has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation. This partnership aims to enhance the scope and accessibility of energy solutions for consumers, signifying a strategic move to expand energy infrastructure and services across their operational areas.
3. March Aviation Market Share - IndiGo: According to recent aviation data, IndiGo Airlines has slightly increased its market share from 60.1% to 60.5% month-over-month. This increment underscores IndiGo’s dominant position in the Indian aviation market, continuing its lead over other competitors.
4. Jio Financial Services and BlackRock Joint Venture: Jio Financial Services has formed a 50:50 joint venture with global investment management corporation BlackRock. The partnership focuses on developing wealth management and brokerage services, aiming to capitalise on each other's strengths to tap into the growing financial services market in India.
5. Windfall Tax Increase on Petroleum Crude: The Indian government has raised the windfall tax on petroleum crude from ₹6,800 per tonne to ₹9,600 per tonne, effective from April 16, 2023. This increase in tax is part of the government's strategy to capitalise on the higher profits of oil producers and importers due to fluctuating global oil prices.
6. Market Activity by FIIs and DIIs: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,268 crore, showing a net selling position in the market. In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities amounting to ₹4,762.93 crore, indicating a strong buying trend. This activity reflects the divergent strategies and market sentiments between foreign and domestic investors in the Indian equity market.
Global Market Insights
Wall Street Performance: The major U.S. stock indexes ended lower, with the Dow Jones falling 248.13 points, the S&P 500 losing 61.59 points, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 290.08 points.
U.S. Treasury Yields: The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasuries rose to 4.61%, the highest level since November, influenced by robust U.S. retail sales data.
Currency and Precious Metals: The dollar reached its highest level since November, while spot gold surged 1.8% due to safe-haven demand amid Middle East tensions.
Oil Prices: Increased due to tensions in the Middle East, with Brent futures and U.S. crude both rising.
Asian Market Trends:
China's Economic Data: Attention on China’s GDP growth and industrial production figures. Expected GDP growth is 4.6% year-over-year.
Japan and South Korea: Stock markets in both countries opened lower, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi falling by 1.5% and 1.31%, respectively.
Indian Market Outlook:
Gift Nifty and Intraday View: Anticipates a negative opening for Indian markets influenced by weak global cues. Nifty expected to trade within 22050-22280.
Short-term and Intraday Levels: Nifty has short-term support around 22000-22200 levels. Bank Nifty sees intraday resistance at 47780 and support at 47270.
Nifty Futures: Indicate a short buildup with a put-call ratio at 0.81. Resistance and support levels are set around 22,700 and 22,000 respectively.
Bank Nifty and Fin Nifty: Show signs of potential range-bound trading with identified support and resistance levels.
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