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Today’s share market’s key developments include: Jio and Airtel boost Starlink’s entry in India, Ola Electric launches Holi sale, Coromandel acquires NACL stake, BEML signs MoUs, Infosys expands AI collaboration, while FIIs sell ₹1,627.61 crore and DIIs buy ₹1,510.35 crore in equities.
3:30 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex lost 201 points | Nifty slipped below 22,400
The Sensex ended 201 points lower after paring early gains, while the Nifty slipped below 22,400. Suven Life Sciences, Mangalore Refinery, and Godfrey Phillips were among the top Nifty gainers, while KEC International and Bharat Forge led the losers. JSW Energy signed a 25-year PPA with WBSEDCL for a 1,600 MW thermal plant in West Bengal. ETMarkets’ analysis revealed that 13 stocks held by over 100 mutual funds saw a 30%+ drop in CY25 amid market corrections.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex still remains flat | Nifty held 22,450
The Sensex remained flat, while the Nifty held 22,450. Smallcap mutual fund inflows declined 35% in February to Rs 3,722 crore following S Naren’s warning against SIPs in smallcaps. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index is down 24% from its peak. Six Indian stocks align with William J. O'Neil’s strategy, emphasising earnings growth and price momentum. European shares were flat as investors reacted to Trump’s tariff threats, with auto stocks down 1%, banks losing 0.7%, and aerospace stocks rising 0.6%.
1:40 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex trades flat | Nifty holds 22,450
Sensex remained flat, while Nifty held 22,450. Gensol Engineering approved a 1:10 stock split, reducing face value to Re 1, and plans to raise $50 million via FCCBs, ADRs, and GDRs. Shares dropped 68.49% YoY, currently at Rs 261.70. Paradeep Parivahan’s IPO opens March 17, with a price band of Rs 93-98, aiming to raise Rs 44.86 crore. Kotak maintains a 'Buy' on LIC with a revised Rs 1,175 target. PB Fintech fell 10% in two days amid a Rs 696 crore investment.
12:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex erased early gains and turned negative | Nifty fell below 22,450
Sensex erased early gains and turned negative, while Nifty slipped below 22,450 as Asian stocks fell amid concerns over the economic impact of trade policies. Gold neared its record peak, the yen strengthened, and U.S. Treasury yields declined. Crude oil prices also dropped. Tata Motors fell 1.94%, UltraTech Cement lost 1.05%, and Infosys declined 1.13%. Angel One announced a second interim dividend of Rs 11 per share.
11:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises 100 points | Nifty crosses 22,450
Sensex climbed 100 points, with Nifty crossing 22,450. CLSA assigned an 'Outperform' rating to IndusInd Bank but cut its price target to ₹900 per share, indicating a 31% potential upside. TVS Motor and PETRONAS extended their motorsport partnership for three years, focusing on high-performance lubricants. SIAM reported a 1.9% rise in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches for February. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index fell 10% from its peak, confirming a correction. Gensol Engineering shares dropped another 5%, losing 55% in 13 days amid financial concerns.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumped over 200 points | Nifty crossed 22,500
Sensex climbed over 200 points, while Nifty surpassed 22,500. Ambit Capital initiated coverage on ITC Hotels with a buy rating and a target of Rs 230. China and Hong Kong shares declined due to weakness in tech stocks. Va Tech Wabag gained 2% after securing Rs 360 crore worth of orders. Motilal Oswal reiterated a buy rating on Coal India with a target of Rs 480. Dalmia Bharat received NCLT approval for the demerger of Vinay Cement’s cement and mining businesses.
9:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update |Sensex edges up | Nifty surpasses 22,450
Sensex saw a marginal rise, with Nifty crossing 22,450. IndusInd Bank’s CEO Sumant Kathpalia and Deputy CEO Arun Khurana sold shares worth ₹157 crore between 2023 and 2024. Bharat Electronics Ltd secured a ₹2,463 crore contract to supply Ashwini Radars to the Indian Air Force, boosting its shares by 2%. MTNL shares surged 13% after earning ₹2,135 crore from asset monetisation. The financial markets witnessed key movements driven by corporate activities and defence sector deals.
9:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises over 150 points | Nifty surpasses 22,500
The Sensex gained over 150 points, with Nifty crossing 22,500, driven by stocks like BEL, Tata Steel, and IndusInd Bank. Coromandel International shares gained focus after acquiring a 53% stake in NACL for ₹820 crore. BEL surged after securing a ₹2,463 crore radar contract. Nazara Technologies remained in focus as COO Sudhir Kamath resigned. Ather Energy is set to file an updated IPO prospectus, adjusting its valuation ahead of a planned April listing.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian markets and is likely to consolidate in the broad range of 22,250-22,750.
INDIA VIX: 13.69 | -0.38 (2.70%) ↓ today
1. Jio and Airtel partnership gives Starlink a head start in India.
2. Ola Electric announces 'Holi flash sale' offer for S1 Range e-Scooters.
3. Coromandel International board approves acquisition of 53.13% stake (10.68 cr shares) in NACL Industries at ₹76.70/sh.
4. BEML signs MoUs with Siemens India and Dragflow Italy for rail and dredging solutions.
5. Infosys announces expansion of strategic collaboration with Citizens to propel AI-led transformation.
6. FIIs net sell ₹1,627.61 crore while DIIs net buy ₹1,510.35 crore in equities.
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate gaining about 2.9 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year rate was up 5.2 basis points to 4%.
Currency:
The dollar index was trading near 103.50 levels.
Commodities:
U.S. crude settled up 2.16% at $67.68 a barrel, while Brent settled at $70.95 per barrel after rising 2% on the day.
Gold gained 0.8% to $2,943.40 per troy ounce, while silver was up 1.8% to $33.75 per troy ounce.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asian equities rose Thursday after cooler-than-forecast US inflation helped Wall Street rebound from two days of heavy losses.
Specific Index Performance:
Australian and Japanese equities advanced, while US equity-index futures edged higher in early Asian trade, extending gains from the previous session.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Nifty had opened on a positive note but struggled to sustain higher levels, surrendering its gains to hit an intraday low of 22,329 by mid-session. However, buying interest emerged near the previous session’s low, aiding a partial recovery, with the index ultimately closing marginally lower.
By the closing bell, the Sensex slipped 72 points (-0.10%) to 74,029.76, while the Nifty edged down 27 points (-0.12%) to settle at 22,470.50.
The broader market exhibited a corrective bias, with the BSE Midcap and Small-cap indices declining by 0.57% and 0.48%, respectively.
On the macroeconomic front, India’s CPI for February came in at 3.61%, while IIP growth for January stood at 5.0%, both released post-market hours. Meanwhile, the US CPI data is set for release today, and market participants are likely to react to these key data points in the next session.
Among sectoral indices, Banking, Auto, Pharma, and Oil & Gas gained around 0.5%, while IT, Media, and Realty sectors saw declines ranging from 1.5% to 3%. The Nifty IT index tumbled nearly 3% in early trade, marking its lowest level since July 2024, as Indian IT firms brace for a delayed recovery in discretionary spending amid concerns over Trump’s tariffs and recession risks.
TRADE SETUP FOR MAR 13
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
Benchmark indices remained rangebound with elevated volatility, ending slightly lower on Wednesday. The index formed a small bearish candle with a long lower wick, signaling sustained buying interest for the second consecutive session near the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the prior upswing (21,965–22,676).
Looking ahead, a continuation of strength could drive an upward move towards the 22,700–23,000 zone in the coming weeks, with immediate support placed at 22,300–22,200. Any dips toward this support range are likely to present a buying opportunity in the upcoming sessions.
Key short-term support is positioned between 22,000–21,700, aligning with the 100-week EMA and a critical trendline support connecting multi-year lows.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 22,580 followed by 22,720 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 22,330, followed by 22,200.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 48,300, followed by 48,570, while downside support is found at 47,840, followed by 47,600.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
The highest call OI is noted at the 23,000 level, whereas immediate call OI is placed at the 22,500 and 22,600 strikes, which will act as resistance. Major put OI is noted at the 22,000 level, while immediate put OI is placed at 22,300, which will serve as support for the weekly expiry.
Call OI addition has been observed across the 22,500, 22,600, and 22,650 strikes, suggesting multiple resistance levels. If the price surpasses and sustains above these levels, short covering could be triggered.
According to the option chain analysis, the immediate range for the weekly expiry suggests 22,300–22,600. A breakout on either side of this range may trigger a directional move.
The Nifty put-call ratio has declined by 0.13 and is now positioned at 0.96. The max pain level for Nifty is at 22,450.
Bank Nifty:
The highest call OI is noted at the 49,000 level, while immediate call writers are active at 48,500. If the price surpasses and sustains above 48,500, short covering could be likely.
On the flipside, major put OI is placed at the 48,000 level, which will act as crucial support. Breaching below 48,000 may trigger further downside correction.
Call writers have shifted positions to higher levels, and some participation from put writers has been observed, suggesting a positive sentiment in the data.
According to the option chain, the immediate range for Bank Nifty is 48,000–49,000. A breakout on either side of this range will trigger a directional movement.
The Bank Nifty put-call ratio has increased by 0.04 and is now positioned at 0.98.
Performance Overview:
US benchmark equity indices ended mixed on Wednesday as the consumer inflation report revealed a sharper-than-anticipated slowdown in February.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.2% to 17,648.5, while the S&P 500 increased 0.5% to 5,599.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.2% to 41,350.9. Technology and communication were the top gainers among sectors, while consumer staples had the steepest drop.
Economic Indicators:
In economic news, the US consumer price index increased 0.2% sequentially and 2.8% annually last month, compared with Bloomberg survey expecting 0.3% and 2.9%, respectively.
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