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Share Market Today | GIFT Nifty Positive, Asian Peers Gain

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Today’s latest market updates feature Poly Medicure’s ₹1000 Cr QIP, Sequent Scientific’s WHO prequalification for Albendazole API, IndusInd Bank gets RBI approval to launch asset management subsidiary, Hi-Tech Pipes’ plan for ₹600 Cr QIP, Sapphire Foods plans stock split in September, plus other global market news.

Latest Market News

  1. Poly Medicure has launched a QIP to raise ₹1,000 crore, offering shares between ₹1,850 and ₹1,880 each.

  2. Sequent Scientific has secured WHO prequalification for its Albendazole API.

  3. IndusInd Bank has received RBI approval to launch an asset management subsidiary.

  4. Hi-Tech Pipes plans to raise up to ₹600 crore through QIP or other funding options.

  5. Sapphire Foods, the operator of KFC, has set a September record date for its upcoming stock split.

  6. Antfin Singapore plans to sell 13.6 crore Zomato shares worth ₹3,420 crore in a block deal.

  7. FIIs sold ₹2,667.46 crore in equities while DIIs bought ₹1,802.92 crore.

In-Depth Market Insights: Global Outlook, Derivatives & More

US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • US stock markets ended higher on Monday as investors awaited key corporate earnings and the annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, set for this week.

  2. Sector-Specific Movements:

    • The Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.4% to 17,876.8, while the S&P 500 rose 1% to 5,608.3.

    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained 0.6%, closing at 40,896.5.

    • All sectors saw gains, with communication services and technology leading the way.

  3. Economic Indicators:

    • The two-day Jackson Hole symposium begins on Thursday, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to speak on Friday.

    • Powell's comments will be closely watched, as markets expect the Federal Reserve may cut its benchmark lending rate by up to 50 basis points next month.

Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yields:

    • The US 10-year Treasury yield dropped by 1.7 basis points to 3.88%, while the two-year yield remained nearly unchanged at 4.07%.

  2. Currency:

    • The dollar index fell by 0.56%, settling at 101.89, and briefly touched 101.85, its lowest level since January 2.

  3. Commodities:

    • West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 2.8% to $74.47 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped 0.15% to $77.54 per barrel.

    • Gold edged up 0.2% to $2,542.60 per ounce, and silver rose by 2% to $29.44 per ounce.

Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • China’s central bank is expected to keep its one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged, according to a Reuters poll of economists.

    • Investors will also be reviewing the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's August meeting.

  2. Specific Index Performance:

    • Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 1.1%, and the broader Topix index was up 0.78%.

    • South Korea's Kospi index rose by 0.99%, and the small-cap Kosdaq gained 1.19%.

    • Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.48%.

    • Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures pointed to a higher opening at 17,741, compared to the last close of 17,569.57.

India Market Outlook

  1. GIFT Nifty Projection:

    • The Gift Nifty indicates a 45-point gap-up opening for Indian markets.

    • After a positive start, Nifty is expected to consolidate within a range of 24,100-24,800.

  2. Market in Previous Session:

    • On August 19, Indian equity indices closed flat in a range-bound session.

    • The Sensex fell 0.02% to 80,424.68, while the Nifty rose 0.13% to 24,572.70.

    • Despite positive global cues, Nifty opened above 24,600 but lost gains early, trading flat through the session.

    • Most sectors, except auto and banking, ended higher, with healthcare, IT, metal, oil & gas, power, telecom, and media sectors up by 0.5-2%.

  3. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • The Nifty is expected to continue its upward trend, potentially filling gap areas that will act as resistance in upcoming sessions.

    • A sustained close above these levels could push the index towards the all-time high of 25,078 in the coming weeks.

    • Key support for the week is between 24,000-24,200, aligning with last week's low and the 50-day EMA.

  4. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 24,720, followed by 24,800 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 24,400, followed by 24,340.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 50,720, followed by 51,000, while downside support is found at 50,250, followed by 50,000.

    • Fin Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 23,100, followed by 23,240, while downside support is found at 22,800, followed by 22,620.

Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • The highest OI for put options is at 24,000, followed by 23,900, while the highest call OI is at 25,000, followed by 24,500.

    • A major OI addition at the 24,600 level suggests a straddle formation.

    • If the index surpasses 24,600, it could rise to 25,000, but if it stays below, it might decline to 24,000.

    • Immediate support is at 24,500, with resistance at 25,000.

    • The Nifty put-call ratio has dropped by 0.14 to 1.17.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • The highest put OI is concentrated at 49,000, with the highest call OI at 50,500.

    • Immediate put OI at 50,000 indicates strong support, while major call writing between 50,400 and 51,000 suggests resistance.

    • Immediate support is at 50,000, and key resistance is at 51,000.

    • The Bank Nifty put-call ratio has decreased by 0.25 to 0.78.

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