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Today’s share market’s key developments include: RITES secured a Rs.120 cr order from NUPPL, while NarayanaHealth plans to enter insurance. HAL signed an MoU with CSIR-CSIO and BEL. Texmaco Rail partnered with Trinity Rail. Aurobindo Pharma's ZEFYLTI® got EU approval. FIIs sold Rs.2,789.91 cr, DIIs bought Rs.2,934.50 cr.
03:30 AM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex drops 200 pts | Nifty below 23,000
The Sensex fell for the eighth consecutive session, closing 200 points lower, while Nifty slipped below 23,000. The Indian rupee recorded its largest weekly gain in seven months, rising 0.7 percent against the dollar, ending at 86.8225 per dollar. Among top Nifty gainers, Godfrey Phillips surged 20 percent, while Vakrangee gained 5 percent. HP Adhesives and Deepak Nitrite saw sharp declines of 15.59 percent and 15.09 percent, respectively, as broader market weakness persisted.
02:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex pares early losses, down over 450 pts | Nifty slips below 22,900
The Sensex dropped over 450 points, while Nifty slipped below 22,900. European stocks paused but stayed on course for an eighth weekly gain. Hermes surged 4.2 percent, boosting luxury stocks. NBCC India secured Rs 852 crore orders but fell over 5 percent. BSE-listed companies’ market cap slipped below Rs 400 lakh crore. Capacit'e Infraprojects' Q3 revenue rose 23 percent, with PAT surging 77 percent. Hexaware Technologies IPO was fully subscribed at 1.40 times on Day 3.
12:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex tanks over 800 pts from day's high | Nifty below 22,900
The Sensex dropped over 800 points from its day’s high, with Nifty slipping below 22,900. Titagarh Rail Systems fell 5.5 percent after a 16 percent year-on-year drop in Q3 profit. Deepak Nitrite sank 15 percent to a 52-week low as profit declined 51.5 percent. The Voler Car IPO was subscribed 4.98 times by Day 3, aiming to raise ₹27 crore. Despite market downturns, JPMorgan projects a 25 percent upside for Reliance, while HSBC remains positive on Maruti Suzuki.
11:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex tanks over 800 pts | Nifty below 22,900
The Sensex dropped over 800 points from the day’s high, while Nifty slipped below 22,900. Hindalco shares rose 2.2 percent after a 60 percent year-on-year profit surge in Q3. Manappuram Finance shares fell 5.8 percent despite a 5.8 percent rise in profit. Senco Gold shares tumbled 18.5 percent after reporting a 69.3 percent decline in Q3 profit. Nazara Technologies shares slipped 1.5 percent as net profit fell 53 percent year-on-year despite a 67 percent revenue jump.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex plunges over 700 pts from day's high | Nifty below 22,900
The Sensex tumbled over 700 points from its high, while Nifty slipped below 22,900. Tata Motors has dropped more than 40 percent from its peak but is showing signs of stabilising. Analysts suggest high-risk traders can buy on dips, targeting ₹830 in 3-4 weeks. Nifty rebounded nearly 1,000 points from its January 27 low of 22,787. ITC Hotels’ shares will be in focus as British American Tobacco clarified it does not intend to hold a long-term stake.
10:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises over 100 pts | Nifty above 23,000
The Sensex climbed over 100 points, while Nifty remained above 23,000. ITC Hotels stock is in focus as BAT plans to exit its stake by 2026. Eleganz Interiors will debut on the NSE SME platform, with a grey market premium of 4 percent. Quality Power Electrical Equipments’ IPO opens on Friday, closing on February 18. Nazara Technologies' Q3 profit declined 53 percent year-on-year, despite a 67 percent revenue surge. Royalarc Electrodes’ SME IPO opens on February 14.
9:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex trades 50 pts higher | Nifty holds 23,000
The Sensex pared early gains but remained 50 points higher, while Nifty held above 23,000. Tejas Cargo’s SME IPO will open for subscription on Friday, offering 63 lakh fresh equity shares until February 18. Metal stocks rose, with SAIL (+2.60%) and Hindustan Copper (+2.26%) leading gains. The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 86.85 against the US dollar. United Breweries’ Q3 profit fell 54.9% YoY. Asian equities surged as US tariff delays lifted market sentiment, with global stocks reaching record highs.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat to positive opening for the Indian markets and is likely to consolidate in the broad range of 22,800-23,400.
INDIA VIX: 14.96 | +0.060 (0.40%) ↑ today
1. Rites: Wins Rs. 120 CR order. RITES has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited (NUPPL) for “Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance of NUPPL/GTPP Railway Siding”.
2. NarayanaHealth aims to become a big insurance player in 2-3 years and will soon be launching insurance products for the working class.
3. HAL: HAL Avionics Division, Korwa signed a tripartite MoU with Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh and Bharat Electronics Limited-Panchkula (BEL-PKL).
4. TEXMACO RAIL: The company has signed a Global Supply & Services Agreement with TRINITY RAIL GROUP LLC to collaborate on the design, development, and innovation of rolling stock and components for Indian and global markets, including foundry products for North America.
5. Aurobindo Pharma: EU grants marketing approval for Zefylti, a filgrastim biosimilar, to curated biologics.
6. FIIs net sell ₹2,789.91 crore DIIs net buy ₹2,934.50 crore in equities yesterday(provisional).
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Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yield:
The US 10-year yield declined 9.9 basis points to 4.54% Thursday, while the two-year rate lost 5.6 basis points to 4.31%.
Currency:
The dollar index which measures the strength of dollar versus six other currencies, is trading little above 107 levels.
Commodities:
West Texas Intermediate crude oil ticked 0.1% higher to $71.41 a barrel whereas Brent crude oil futures rose to around $75.2 per barrel.
Gold rose 1% to $2,958 per troy ounce, while silver gained 0.8% to $33.03 per ounce.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asian equities were headed for gains on Friday as markets reacted positively to signs the reciprocal US tariffs may be weeks from coming into effect, raising the prospect for negotiations.
Specific Index Performance:
Shares in Australia and Japan and equity index futures for Hong Kong all advanced, indicating a region-wide stock gauge may climb for a third day.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Nifty started the day on a positive note but experienced high volatility during the second half, ultimately losing all its gains at the end of the weekly expiry day. Nifty closed lower at 23,031.40, down by 13.85 points or 0.06%. Similarly, Sensex ended at 76,138.97, down by 32.11 points, a decline of 0.04%. In the broader market, the Midcap index remained flat, while the Small Cap index dropped by 0.4%.
The top gainers of the day were Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and Cipla, which saw an increase of 1% to 3%. On the other hand, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and Hero MotoCorp faced pressure, with their stocks plunging between 1% and 4%.
On the sectoral front Healthcare, Metal, Pharma, and Realty sectors saw gains of 0.5% to 1.5%, while Auto, FMCG, IT, Consumer Durables, and PSU Bank sectors witnessed declines ranging from 0.3% to 1%.
On the daily chart, Nifty formed a long upper shadow, indicating that sellers are active at higher levels. This suggests that consolidation is likely to continue within the range of 22,800 to 23,500.
TRADE SETUP FOR FEB 14
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
Index continues to trade with extreme volatility during the intraday session. In the process, it closed lower for the seventh sessions in a row on Thursday. In the daily chart It has formed a second consecutive doji candle highlighting indecisiveness and intraday volatility.
Index after recent sharp decline is placed at an oversold territory. Hence, a technical pullback is likely in coming sessions. Volatility is expected to remain at an elevated levels due to concerns surrounding US tariff-related developments. Additionally, Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US will be an important event to watch.
Overall, we expect the index to consolidate in the range of 22800-23400. Only a breakdown below 22800 will open further downside towards 22500-22600 levels.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 23,180 followed by 23,300 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 22,900, followed by 22,780.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 49,680, followed by 50,000, while downside support is found at 49,030, followed by 48,700.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Highest call OI is positioned at 24000 followed by 25500 level, whereas the highest put OI is positioned at the 22000 level followed by 21500 level.
In yesterday's session, heavy call writing seen between 23200 and 23500 making it a crucial resistance zone. On the lower end, put writers were active below 22400.
According to option chain analysis, broader range for Nifty is 22500 and 23500.
The Nifty put-call ratio is now positioned at 0.90.
Bank Nifty:
Highest call OI is positioned at 52000 followed by 54000 level, whereas the highest put OI is positioned at the 49000 followed by 47000 level.
In yesterday's session, heavy call writing was seen above 49500 indicating limited upside. Put unwinding was seen at 49000 level indicating that the market participants are expecting a move below 49000 level.
According to option chain analysis, immediate range for Bank Nifty is 49000 and 50000.
The Bank Nifty put-call ratio is now positioned at 0.75.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
US benchmark equity indices closed higher on Thursday, while Treasury yields retreated as markets assessed the latest corporate earnings, economic data, and tariff news.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.5% to 19,945.6, while the S&P 500 increased 1% to 6,115.1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.8% to 44,711.4. All sectors posted gains, led by materials and consumer discretionary.
Economic Indicators:
In economic news, US producer price growth rose more than the Street's expectations last month. Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US dropped more than projected.
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