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Today’s share market’s key developments include Cipla faces US FDA Form 483 for Goa unit. Reliance Power appoints new CEO. TCS launches AI centre in France. RBI forms bank advisory panel. Vodafone Idea denies AGR update. FIIs sell ₹4,336.54 cr; DIIs buy ₹4,321.96 cr.
3:30 PM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Closing Bell | Sensex drops 1,235 points | Nifty falls below 23,050
The Sensex declined by 1,235 points, closing below 23,050, with significant losses in financials, pharmaceuticals, and automotive sectors. Trent and Adani Ports shares fell by 6% and 4%, respectively. Adani Energy secured a ₹25,000 crore HVDC order. Notable decliners included Multi Commodity Exchange of India (-8.78%), Nippon Life India Asset Management (-4.37%), and Strides Pharma Science (-6.45%). The Nifty Bank index dropped over 1%, with ICICI Bank (-3.07%) and State Bank of India (-2.79%) among the top laggards.
2:30 PM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex crashes over 1,000 points | Nifty below 23,100.
The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points, with the Nifty falling below 23,100, amid heightened market volatility. Japan's Nikkei index declined by 0.9% to 38,442, influenced by U.S. President Trump's tariff pledges. European shares remained flat, balancing gains in healthcare and financial sectors against losses from U.S. tariff uncertainties. In India, the Nifty Realty index dropped over 2%, with Oberoi Realty and Phoenix Mills among the top losers. Additionally, Dixon Technologies' share price tumbled 13% despite a 124% rise in Q3 profit after tax.
01:00 PM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex down over 300 points | Nifty below 23,300
The Sensex trimmed early losses but remained down over 300 points, with the Nifty slipping below 23,300. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is developing a platform to facilitate pre-listing IPO share trading. Dixon Technologies' share price plummeted 13% despite a 124% rise in Q3 profit after tax. Nifty 50 index's top gainers were Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Larsen & Toubro, while the top losers included Hindalco Industries, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone.
12:00 PM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex tumbles 700+ points | Nifty below 23,200
The Sensex plunged over 700 points, with the Nifty slipping below 23,200, as India VIX surged 4%. Small and midcap indices declined over 1% each. Donald Trump's return as U.S. President evokes mixed reactions among Indian investors, with potential benefits from anti-China policies offset by uncertainties for Nifty bulls. While his "Make America Great Again" agenda may create opportunities for some sectors, it poses challenges for others, reflecting a complex outlook for India’s stock market.
11:15 AM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex plunges 750 points | Nifty below 23,200
The Sensex fell over 750 points, while the Nifty dipped below 23,200, with RIL and Adani Ports shedding 2% each. Swiggy shares dropped 9.55% following Zomato's Q3 performance miss, impacting investor sentiment. Cipla shares remain in focus after USFDA's Goa facility inspection resulted in one Form 483 observation. Key laggards included Trent (-3.35%), Adani Enterprises (-2.39%), Adani Ports (-2.18%), Reliance Industries (-1.87%), and NTPC (-1.75%), reflecting a broad market downturn.
10:20 AM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops 400+ points | Nifty slips below 23,250
The Sensex traded over 400 points lower after giving up early gains, while Nifty slipped below 23,250. Gold prices gained ₹2,400/10 gm, and silver rose ₹3,700/kg in a month. Waaree Renewable Technologies secured a ₹277.20 crore solar project, drawing investor attention. Oberoi Realty shares are in focus after a 71.7% YoY jump in Q3 FY25 profit to ₹618.38 crore. Vodafone Idea shares gained spotlight as the Supreme Court upheld a ₹1,128 crore tax refund ruling by the Bombay High Court. These developments influenced trading sentiments on January 21, highlighting significant shifts across key market segments.
Zomato, a leading Indian food delivery platform, reported mixed Q3 FY24-25 results. While revenue surged by 64% to ₹5,405 crore, net profit fell by 57% to ₹59 crore due to investments in quick commerce. Zomato’s stock also tanked today by 8% following the results.
Zomato posted a 64% YoY increase in revenue, rising from ₹3,288 crore to ₹5,405 crore in Q3 FY24-25.
Net profit dropped by 57% YoY to ₹59 crore, primarily due to increased spending on Blinkit expansion and warehousing.
Zomato’s stock plummeted 8% as the market reacted to the profit decline despite strong revenue growth.
Gross order value grew 57% YoY to ₹20,206 crore, while Blinkit revenue more than doubled, supporting strategic goals.
Read more: Zomato Q3 Results FY24-25: 64% Revenue Growth to ₹5,405 Crore; Cons Profit Declines 57%
9:40 AM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex falls 150 points | Nifty at 23,350
Sensex slipped 150 points after initial gains, with Nifty testing 23,350. Zomato dropped 9% following a 57% year-on-year profit decline, while Dixon Technologies fell 8.5% to ₹16,060.95 despite a 124% profit surge. However, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra gained. Sectoral Nifty indices for Auto, FMCG, IT, Metal, Pharma, Healthcare, and Oil & Gas climbed 0.4%-1%, showcasing mixed market trends on Tuesday, January 21.
One 97 Communications (Paytm) reported its Q3 FY24-25 financial results, showing a significant 35.88% revenue decline and a reduced net loss of ₹203.5 crore. Despite challenges, operational cost optimisation and strategic initiatives have slightly improved profitability.
Paytm's revenue dropped by 35.88%, from ₹2,850.5 crore to ₹1,827.8 crore YoY in Q3 FY24-25.
Net loss improved by 7.92%, reducing to ₹203.5 crore from ₹221 crore in the previous year.
Financial services and e-commerce drove revenue, while cost rationalisation initiatives aim to bolster long-term profitability.
Read more: One 97 Communications (Paytm) Q3 Results FY24-25: Revenue Declines by 35.88%
9:15 AM IST | 21 Jan 2025
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises 100 points | Nifty nears 23,400
Sensex climbed 100 points, while Nifty approached 23,400. Zomato's shares declined by 8%, and UltraTech gained 2%. Tata Technologies is set to announce its Q3 results today, expecting modest revenues with potential flat performance and lower profits. Dixon Technologies reported a 124% rise in consolidated net profit for Q3, reaching ₹217 crore. RBI permitted ARCs to settle dues after exploring recovery options and infused ₹75,772 crore into the banking system via a VRR operation, with a ₹1.5-lakh crore auction scheduled for Tuesday. SEBI proposed extending the NAV cut-off for overnight mutual fund redemptions from 3 PM to 7 PM.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. (IRFC) has released its Q3 FY24-25 financial results, demonstrating steady performance across key financial metrics. The highlights include a slight year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth and an increase in net profit, underlining the company’s efficient operational and financial management.
Revenue from operations rose 0.4% YoY to ₹6,763.43 crores, with net profit increasing 2% YoY to ₹1,630.66 crores.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) grew 2.5% YoY to ₹1.25, and the debt-equity ratio improved to 7.81 from 8.69.
Lease income increased 8% YoY to ₹4,752.90 crores, while interest income declined 13.9% YoY to ₹2,010.53 crores.
Read more: Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. Q3 Results FY24-25 Highlights: Revenue at ₹6,763.43 crores
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian market. Nifty spot is likely to consolidate in the range of 23,100-23,600.
INDIA VIX: 16.42 | +0.67 (4.24%) ↑ today
1. Cipla: US FDA issues Form 483 with 1 observation for the manufacturing facility of medispray laboratories, Goa.
2. Reliance Power appoints Neeraj Parakh as CEO of the company for 3 years w.e.f. January 20, 2025.
3. TCS opens a new delivery centre in France to drive AI-powered transformation for the aerospace and defence industries.
4. RBI announces standing external advisory committee for evaluating applications for universal banks and small finance banks.
5. Vodafone Idea: The telecom company said that it has not received any communication from the government in relation to Rs. 1 lac cr AGR due.
6. FIIs net sell ₹4,336.54 crore while #DIIs net buy ₹4,321.96 crore in equities.
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
The US dollar slumped Monday following a report that indicated that President-elect Donald Trump was set to delay imposing trade tariffs immediately upon his inauguration, an expectation which had boosted the US currency following his November election victory. the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, traded 1.1% lower to 107.90.
Currency:
The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six other units, is up 0.34% at 109.33.
Commodities:
Gold futures for February delivery were down 0.61% to $2,731.80 a troy ounce.
The March brent oil contract fell 1.15% to trade at $79.86 a barrel.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Tuesday, as investors await greater clarity on policies that U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil following his inauguration.
Specific Index Performance:
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 was up 0.12%, while the Topix was flat. South Korea’s Kospi reversed earlier gains, edging down 0.24% while the Kosdaq declined 0.69%.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
The Indian equity market started the week on a positive note, with the benchmark indices recovering all losses from the previous session and posting a 0.5% gain. Boosted by positive global cues, the Indian benchmark indices opened higher and extended their gains to close above 23300.
At close, the Sensex was up 454.11 points or 0.59 percent at 77,073.44, and the Nifty was up 141.55 points or 0.61 percent at 23,344.75.
Markets are showing signs of consolidation after the recent downturn, with the ongoing earnings season capturing participants' attention. At the same time, budget-related themes are sparking selective buying interest.
Midcap index was up 0.91 percent and small-cap index rose nearly 1 percent.
Among sectors bank, media, metal, capital goods, PSU, telecom, power, PSU bank up 1-2 percent.
TRADE SETUP FOR JAN 21
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
Index rebounded after Friday’s decline and closed the session higher. Index has formed a bull candle with a higher high and higher low signalling the continuation of the consolidation amid stock-specific action.
Nifty on expected lines is seen consolidating in the range of 23,000-23,600. We expect index to extend the current consolidation. stock-specific movements will continue as the Q3FY25 earnings season progresses. Volatility is expected to remain high in the coming week.
A move above last week's high (23391) will open upside towards 23,500-23,600 levels being the confluence of 200 days EMA and previous breakdown area.
The index is experiencing a shallow retracement of the prior decline, reflecting the corrective nature of the ongoing pullback. A breakdown below 23,000 in the coming sessions will signal an extension of the decline.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 23,400 followed by 23,530 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 23,220, followed by 23,100.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 49,650, followed by 49,930, while downside support is found at 49,000, followed by 48,810.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Put writers have begun to show significant participation above the 23,000 level, extending across strikes up to 23,300. This position suggests multiple support levels and marks a critical zone for the index.
Meanwhile, call writers remain firmly positioned at the 23,500 and 23,600 strikes, which are expected to act as resistance levels. Surpassing and sustaining above 23,600 could trigger short covering.
In the monthly options chain, a notable concentration has been observed for both calls and puts at the 23,400 level, making it a deciding level.
As per the option chain, the broader range for Nifty is between 23,000 and 23,600. A decisive break on either side of this range may lead to a directional move.
Additionally, the put-call ratio (PCR) has increased by 0.12 and is now positioned at 1.03, indicating a strengthening bullish sentiment.
Bank Nifty:
Call unwinding has been noticed at the 49,000, 50,000, and 51,000 levels, which suggests that traders are being cautious about upside movement.
On the other hand, put writing additions have been positioned at 49,000 across strikes up to 49,500, indicating multiple support levels. Breaching below this range may lead to a corrective bias.
The participation of put writers and the unwinding of call writer positions suggest a possible upside movement in the upcoming session. Surpassing and sustaining above 49,500 may trigger short covering.
The broader range for Bank Nifty is between the 49,000 and 50,000 levels.
The put-call ratio has improved and is now positioned at 0.65.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
President Donald Trump took office and announced a series of executive orders on Monday.
The stock markets were closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Sector-Specific Movements:
Trump said he was thinking of 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on February 1 because of their border policies. Trump also mentioned China during the discussion with the press, but did not specify any plans for tariffs. The president said maybe the U.S. could put tariffs on China if the country doesn’t approve a TikTok deal.
Economic Indicators:
For the week, investors were poised to analyse earnings reports from several major U.S. corporations, seeking insights into their financial performance and prospects.
The Bank of Japan is to announce its first policy meeting outcome of the year on Friday, it will be closely monitored as any rate hike by the Bank of Japan or aggressive rate hike during the year will rekindle the fear of yen carry trade.
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