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Today’s share market’s key developments include: ZydusLife gets USFDA nod for Eluxadoline, while its API unit clears inspection. GalaxySurfactants announces ₹18 interim dividend. DalmiaBharat starts Assam unit. KEC wins Rs 1,267cr orders. FIIs sell Rs 792.90cr, DIIs buy Rs 1,723cr in equities.
3:30 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex closed 341 points higher | Nifty above 22,500.
The Sensex closed 341 points higher, with Nifty surpassing 22,500. Top Nifty gainers included Elgi Equipments (16.8%), Nupur Recyclers (14.87%), and Kaveri Seed Company (7.69%). KEC International and the Indian Energy Exchange also saw strong gains. Among the biggest losers, One Mobikwik Systems fell 8.5%, while Firstsource Solutions and JM Financial declined over 5%. Meanwhile, Indian Railway Finance Corporation announced an interim dividend of Rs 0.80 per share.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex rises 400 points | Nifty stays above 22,500
The Sensex gains 400 points, while Nifty stays above 22,500. The Russian rouble strengthens 1.2% against the dollar at 84.50 and 2.0% against the yuan at 11.56 ahead of Trump-Putin talks. Tata Mutual Fund launches the BSE Quality Index Fund, focusing on high-quality firms with strong financial health. Nine stocks, including Maruti Suzuki, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and UltraTech Cement, were added by over 20 mutual funds in February.
1:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex trades 200 points higher | Nifty above 22,450
The Sensex trades 200 points higher, while Nifty remains above 22,450. JM Financial expects a 38% upside in Varun Beverages, reaffirming a buy rating with a Rs 675 target. PepsiCo and Coca-Cola counter Campa’s competition, planning a Rs 2,000 crore capex for India and Africa. SBI Mutual Fund launches PSU Bank-based passive funds with NFO closing on March 20. Ola Electric shares dropped 7%, hitting a 52-week low after an insolvency plea against its subsidiary, which the company disputes.
12:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 12:30 PM IST | 17 Mar 2025 | Sensex rises 400 points | Nifty crosses 22,500
Stock markets saw gains as Sensex rose 400 points and the Nifty surpassed 22,500. Economic concerns persist, with recession risks increasing and consumer spending patterns shifting. Goldman Sachs raised the recession probability to 20%. Mini liquor bottle and single-cigarette sales surged, reflecting financial strain. Gold crossed $3,000 amid inflation worries. Nifty Pharma gained over 1.5%, with Granules India and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories up 3%. KEC International and Elgi Equipments led gainers, while Mobikwik and Firstsource Solutions declined.
11:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex retreats from the day’s peak but remains 250 points higher | Nifty trades above 22,450.
Sensex trades 250 points higher, while Nifty remains above 22,450. Private bank stocks see gains, with IndusInd Bank rising 3.01% and ICICI Bank up 1.64%. Transformers and Rectifiers surged 6% after securing Rs 726 crore orders from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation. SpiceJet’s promoter Ajay Singh will invest Rs 294 crore, increasing promoter shareholding to over 33%. Meanwhile, SBI has postponed its Rs 150 billion bond issuance to the next fiscal year due to high bond yields.
10:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex gains 400 points | Nifty crosses 22,500
The Sensex surged 400 points, while the Nifty climbed past 22,500. Tejas Networks rose 4% after securing a Rs 123 crore PLI incentive. Kolte-Patil gained 2% on its partnership with Blackstone. GR Infraprojects soared 7% after bagging a Rs 4,263 crore NHAI project. Tata Motors advanced 1% amid a Rs 2,000 crore NCD proposal. IndusInd Bank rebounded 4%, while Ola Electric fell 4%. Meanwhile, global markets responded to Trump’s tariff stance, and oil prices rose 1% on geopolitical tensions.
9:50 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex gains 500 points | Nifty crosses 22,550
Sensex surged 500 points while Nifty climbed above 22,550. Ola Electric shares declined by 4.58% after Rosmerta Digital Services filed an insolvency petition against its subsidiary, Ola Electric Technologies. SpiceJet gained 1.93% as Ajay Singh increased his stake to 33.47% through warrant conversion. IndusInd Bank rallied over 5% following RBI’s reassurance about its financial stability. Investors closely monitored market movements amid sectoral updates and economic signals driving market sentiment.
9:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex gains 300 points | Nifty crosses 22,450
Sensex surged 300 points, with Nifty crossing 22,450 in morning trade. IndusInd Bank and HDFC Bank emerged as top gainers. KEC International shares are in focus after securing Rs 1,267 crore orders, taking its total annual order intake to Rs 23,300 crore. Divine Hira Jewellers’ IPO opens for subscription from March 17-19, aiming to raise Rs 32 crore through fresh equity issuance. Meanwhile, IndusInd Bank shares remain in focus after the Reserve Bank of India reassured depositors about the bank’s strong financial stability. Several banking and infrastructure stocks continue to drive market movements in early trade.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a positive opening for the Indian markets amid pullback in global equity market. Nifty is likely to consolidate in the broad range of 22,300-22,700.
INDIA VIX: 13.69 | -0.38 (2.70%) ↓ today
1. ZydusLife receives final approval from the USFDA for Eluxadoline Tablets.
2. GalaxySurfactants declares ₹18 per share interim dividend for FY25.
3. Dalmia Bharat begins commercial production at 2.4 MTPA cement grinding unit in Assam.
4. KEC International bags orders worth Rs 1,267 crores.
5. ZydusLifesciences' API unit in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, clears USFDA inspection with nil observations.
6. FII net sells 792.90cr while DII net buys 1723cr in equities.
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was four basis points higher at 4.318%.
Currency:
On the back of the stronger euro, the dollar index fell 0.1% to 103.72.
Commodities:
Gold prices crossed $3,000 an ounce for the first time, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs against major trading partners pushed investors to safe-haven assets to protect against elevated inflation and a possible recession. Gold futures closed Friday at a new record of $3,001.1 an ounce, having gained 13.6% so far this year.
Oil prices rebounded by 1% on Friday to end the week nearly unchanged. Brent crude futures settled 1%, higher at $70.58 a barrel.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Monday morning trade, with investors keeping a close watch on Chinese equities.
Specific Index Performance:
The Chinese government on Sunday announced that it would take steps to revive consumption by boosting people’s incomes.
In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.99% higher, while the broader Topix index rose 1.10%. South Korea’s Kospi index advanced 1.23% at the open, while the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.32%.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Benchmark indices on Thursday closed the session near the day's lows, with the Nifty slipping below the 22,400 level, dragged down by weakness in IT and banking stocks. Market started the session on a positive note, with the Nifty surpassing the 22,500 marks, but mid-session profit booking wiped out the gains and closed the session lower.
Sensex tumbled 201 points, or 0.27%, to settle at 73,828.91, while Nifty declined 73 points, or 0.33%, to close at 22,397.20.
The BSE Midcap and Small-cap indices also shed 0.7% each, mirroring the broader market downturn.
On the sectoral front, auto, IT, metal, media, and realty down 0.5-1% each, while PSU Bank index up 0.5%.
TRADE SETUP FOR MAR 17
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
Nifty on Thursday session has formed a bear candle that remained enclosed inside the previous session's high-low range, highlighting consolidation with corrective bias near the 50% retracement level of the previous upward move (21965-22676).
Index has already taken 4 sessions to retrace just 50% of the preceding 4 sessions up move (21965-22676) a shallow retracement signaling strength. Hence, we expect Nifty to hold above the immediate support area of 22,300-22,200 and extend the recent pullback towards 22,700 and 23,000 levels in the coming sessions.
Only a breach below 22,200 will signal downward bias and can lead to an extension of decline towards the major support area of 22,000-21,700.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 22,570 followed by 22,680 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 22,310, followed by 22,200.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 48,480, followed by 48,700, while downside support is found at 47,930, followed by 47,700.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Gradual put writers participation has been observed at the 22,200, 22,300, and 22,400 strikes, suggesting multiple support levels, with the highest put OI addition noted at the 22,000 level.
Call writers are active across strikes above 22,500, 22,600, and 22,700, indicating limited upside. However, if the price surpasses and sustains above 22,700, short covering could be likely.
An interesting point to note is that the highest call OI has shifted towards 23,500 from 23,000, suggesting a cautious stance on the upside movement.
According to the option chain, the immediate range for Nifty is 22,300 to 22,700.
The Nifty put-call ratio has increased by 0.06 and is now positioned at 1.02.
Bank Nifty:
An accumulation of both call and put OI has been noted at the 48,000 level, indicating a key decision point for the day and a straddle formation.
The highest put OI is at 48,000, which will serve as critical support. If the price breaches and sustains below this level, a correction could be likely.
If the price holds above 48,000, a move toward 48,500 and 49,000 could be expected, as the highest call OI is observed at these levels.
According to the option chain, the deciding levels for Bank Nifty are 48,000 and 49,000—a breakout on either side will determine the further direction.
The Bank Nifty put-call ratio has declined by 0.04 and is now positioned at 0.94.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
The S&P 500 rallied on Friday, led by technology stocks, but suffered a fourth-straight losing week amid increasing trade war worries and a sharp decline in consumer sentiment.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 674 points, or 1.7%, the S&P 500 index rose 2%, and the NASDAQ Composite gained 2.6%.
The University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on Friday said its Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 57.9 this month, down from 64.7 in February, a preliminary reading showed. It is the lowest level since November 2022 as uncertainty about tariffs and the economy weighed on sentiment.
Economic Indicators:
It is a busy week of Economic data with the Equity market around the world will look for cues from the central banks meetings of the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England on 19 and 20 March.
US and China Retail sales and IIP data are due on Monday, while further developments related to the global trade war will be closely monitored by the market participants.
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