Market Wrap: Benchmark indices close on a negative note with Nifty Metal and Nifty PSU Bank among top losers!

Sensex closed lower by 0.54 per cent and closed at 77,155.79, while Nifty closed lower by 0.72 per cent and closed at 23,349.90 level.

Market Update at 3:35 PM: On Thursday, Benchmark indices concluded the trading day on a negative note as Sensex closed lower by 0.54 per cent and closed at 77,155.79, while Nifty closed lower by 0.72 per cent and closed at 23,349.90 level. However, the Broader market, Nifty Midcap closed lower by 0.30 per cent at 54,385.35, while Nifty Smallcap closed lower by 0.46 per cent and closed at 17,596.60.

Market volatility, as indicated by India VIX, rose by 2.11 per cent and is trading at the level of 15.99 reflecting a rise in market volatility.

Within the sectoral landscape, Nifty Realty and Nifty IT emerged as Top Gainers, while Nifty Metal, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Media sector underperformed.

POWERGRID, ULTRACEMCO, and HINDALCO were among the top gainers while on the other hand ADANIENT, ADANIPORTS, and SBILIFE were among the Top Losers.

About 574 stocks were advancing as against to 1,784 that were declining, thus indicating a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Market Update at 2:25 PM: In the current trading session benchmark indices are trading negative, with Sensex trading lower by 0.58 per cent while Nifty trading lower by 0.75 per cent. Similarly, in the broader indices Nifty Midcap lower by 0.14 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap lower by 0.43 per cent.

India VIX rose by 1.21 per cent and is trading around the mark of 15.85 indicating a fall in market volatility.

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, and Nifty MID SELECT is among the top gainers while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Energy and Nifty Media is underperforming.

POWERGRID, ULTRACEMCO, and GRASIM are among the top gainers within the Nifty 50 while, ADANIENT, ADANIPORTS, and NTPC are among the top losers.

About 567 stocks are advancing as against to 1,797 stocks that are declining, thus indicating a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Market Update at 10:00 AM: On Thursday, markets opened on a negative note, with both Nifty and Sensex showing negative movement. Nifty IT led the gains and Nifty PSU Bank was the biggest laggard.

As of now, the Sensex is down by 0.67 per cent, hovering around 77,060, and Nifty is down by 0.76 per cent, trading near 23,340. Similarly, in the broader market, the Nifty Midcap declined about 0.50 per cent to about 54,275, and the Nifty Smallcap is down by 0.40 per cent, trading near 17,600.

India VIX up by 2.04 per cent and is trading at 15.98, indicating a rise in market volatility.

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty IT sector is among the Top Gainers while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Energy and Nifty Metal sector is underperforming.

POWERGRID, TRENT, and ULTRACEMCO are among the top gainers within the Nifty 50 while ADANIENT, ADNAIPORTS, and SBIN are among the Top Losers.

About 560 stocks are advancing as against to 1,696 stocks that are declining, thus indicating a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Pre-Market Update at 8:10 AM: The Nasdaq ended lower on Wednesday, pausing its previous rally due to concerns over Russia-Ukraine tensions and Target’s weak results. Investors also awaited Nvidia's earnings released later.

The Dow rose 139.53 points (0.32 per cent) to 43,408.47, the S&P 500 stayed flat at 5,917.11, and the Nasdaq dropped 21.32 points (0.11 per cent) to 18,966.14.

The GIFT Nifty is trading lower, indicating a weak start for the day. Nifty futures were trading at 23,534.80.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.404 per cent, while the 2-year bond yield at 4.315 per cent.

Brent crude climbed above $73 per barrel and WTI crossed $69 on Thursday, driven by geopolitical tensions. Ukraine's use of long-range weapons and Putin's updated nuclear doctrine raised concerns, while the US veto of a Gaza ceasefire reignited fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

However, gains were capped as US crude inventories rose for the third week, up 0.5 million barrels, with gasoline stocks also increasing by 2.1 million barrels, both exceeding forecasts.

On November 19 2024, foreign institutional investors (FII) sold shares worth Rs 3,411 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DII) bought shares worth Rs 2,783 crore.

US prosecutors in New York have charged Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and six others with allegedly offering Rs 2,029 crore (USD 265 million) in bribes to Indian officials to secure solar energy contracts. The focus is on Adani Green Energy, with Rs 1,750 crore linked to Andhra Pradesh’s state electricity companies.

Prosecutors allege Adani met Andhra Pradesh’s high-ranking officials thrice in 2021 to push power purchase agreements when SECI initially failed to secure buyers. The indictment also revealed coded names like "Numero Uno" and "Snake" for individuals involved in the scheme, raising concerns over corporate governance and compliance.

Stocks that are banned for trading in the F&O segment on November 21, 2024, are AARTIIND, ABFRL, GNFC, GRANULES, HINDCOPPER, IGL.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.