1:39 PM Markets check
At 1:37 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 33,304, down 151 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 10,268, down 53 points.
Source: BSE
1:26 PM
Edelweiss Securities on Bharti Airtel
We attended Bharti Airtel’s (Bharti) analyst meet held at Uganda, Africa. Key takeaways: 1) rationalisation of network, leveraging improvement in coverage and capacity with launch of 3G in 900MHz band, and rationalisation of SG&A costs has led to margin improvement, and is sustainable; 2) higher tower sharing by operators is necessary for further improvement in margins; 3) Bharti is targeting increased bundle sales to improve ARPUs; 4) capex is likely to increase to USD600-800mn for investments towards 3G/4G expansion; 5) opportunity in Africa remains strong with favourable demographics, high urbanisation, low mobile penetration; and 6) Bharti is in the fray for acquiring Etisalat’s Nigerian operations, which on successful operations will boost EBITDA due to synergies. Maintain ‘BUY’ with TP of Rs 625 on industry consolidation that will trigger structural improvement in profitability.
1:02 PM
Punjab National Bank trades firm after QIP launch
Punjab National Bank (PNB) was trading firm, up 1% at Rs 175 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), after state-owned bank announced the opening of the qualified institutions placement (QIP).
The shareholders of the bank at their extra ordinary general meeting (EGM) held on December 4, 2017 approved the raising of common equity tier-I capital of the bank in aggregating not exceeding Rs 5,000 crore including premium by way of FPO (Follow on Public Offer)/ QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) /Rights Issue/ ESOP (Employees Stock Option Plan) and/ or any other mode or combination(s) thereof, as may be decided by the Board.
PNB said it intends to use the net proceeds of the Issue to augment its CET I capital and for general corporate purposes.
12:45 PM Sectoral Trend
Source: NSE
12:32 PM Top Sensex gainers and losers
Source: BSE
12:18 PM Market Check
12:02 PM
Puravankara zooms 81% in one month post Q2 results
Puravankara hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 172, up 12% on the BSE on Tuesday, on the back of heavy volumes in an otherwise subdued market.
In past one month, the stock of realty firm zoomed 81% from Rs 95 on November 13, as compared to 0.85% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex.
“The company reported a strong new sales volume growth of 74% at 803,966 sft. in September quarter (Q2FY18) led primarily by sales in completed and nearing completion projects, as well as by provident. The full impact of this would be witnessed in the coming quarters,” Puravankara said in a statement.
READ MORE11:46 AM
Punjab National Bank launches up to $777 million share sale
Indian state-run Punjab National Bank has launched a share sale to qualified institutions to raise at least 30 billion rupees ($466.2 million) with an upsize option for another 20 billion rupees, according a source and a deal term sheet.
Punjab National Bank, the second-biggest state-run lender in the country, is looking to sell the shares at an indicative price of 168 rupees each, according to the source and the term sheet.
11:26 AM
New launches, rural uptick can revive Colgate's fortunes
After underperforming on the volume front and losing market share over the past few quarters, Colgate-Palmolive is expected to recover some of the volumes on the back of new launches, price cuts and uptick in rural demand.
The company has lost about 400-basis point market share in the toothpaste category over the past two years, to 54 per cent, on account of minimal presence in the naturals segment as well as stiff competition from early entrants Patanjali and Dabur.
READ MORE11:10 AM
Oil exploration stocks in focus; Aban Offshore, Selan Exploration up 5%
Shares of oil exploration, equipment and services companies were trading higher on the bourses by up to 7% in otherwise subdued market as Brent crude oil prices near 2015 high after North Sea pipeline shutdown.
Aban Offshore, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises, Selan Exploration Technology, Hindustan Oil Exploration Company and Jindal Drilling & Industries were up between 3% and 6% on BSE. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India too trading higher in the range of 1% to 2%.
READ MORE10:55 AM
Indian pharma companies under pressure on bourses, MNC peers fare better
At a time when Indian pharmaceutical companies are under pressure on stock exchanges, many of their multinational (MNC) peers are performing much better.
Abbott India, for instance, scaled to its 52-week high last week, while Pfizer did so in the latter half of November. Even for others like Sanofi India, GlaxoSmithKline Pharma (GSK) and Merck, analysts expect better days ahead. The confidence stems from the expectation of domestic pharma market growth rebounding to healthy double digits in the second half of FY18.
READ MORE10:38 AM Interview of the day
We see some market shocks next year: Nomura's Robert Subbaraman
Robert Subbaraman, managing director and head of emerging market economics at the brokerage, said that the market has got so used to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) gradualism and predictability that it will have to endure some shocks.
Click here for full interview10:16 AM
Buzzing in trade
Dr Reddy's Laboratories rallied 6% to Rs 2,328 on BSE in early morning trade after the company announced that it has received Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the US drug regulator for its facility in Hyderabad following the audit in April.
“We have received EIR from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) on December 11, 2017 as closure of audit, for formulations manufacturing plant-3 at Bachupally, Hyderabad,” Dr Reddy’s Laboratories said in a statement.
The above-referred facility was audited by USFDA in April 2017, wherein it issued a form 483 with 11 observations.
READ MORE9:56 AM
India's GDP growth seen rising 7.2% in 2018, 7.4% in 2019: UN report
India's growth rate is projected to accelerate to 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019, the UN said, describing the outlook for the country as "largely positive".
Despite the slowdown observed in early 2017 and the lingering effects from the demonetisation policy, the outlook for India remains largely positive, underpinned by robust private consumption and public investment as well as ongoing structural reforms," the United Nations said.
In its report 'World Economic Situation Prospects', released at the UN headquarters in New York, the UN said, "GDP growth for India is projected to accelerate from 6.7 per cent in 2017 to 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019".
READ MORE9:38 AM Top Sectoral gainers: Nifty Pharma
Source: NSE
9:22 AM Sectoral trend
Source: NSE
9:21 AM Top Sensex gainers and losers
Source: BSE
9:19 AM Broader Markets
In broader markets, the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices were little changed
9:18 AM Markets Open
Benchmark indices open flat following Asian shares, that took a breather on Tuesday after three straight sessions of gains, with markets consolidating in the hope an upswing in global growth could outlast a likely hike in US borrowing costs this week.
At 9:17 the S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 33,388, down 67 points while the broader Nifty50 index was ruling at 10,295, down 26 points
9:12 AM
Non-declaration of Bitcoin gains could attract 50% penalty and interest
The bitcoin surge in the current fiscal year (FY18) in the absence of regulation has rattled the government, prompting it to take a look at the policy and taxability of earnings from cryptocurrency trading.
The government will soon form a committee to look into all issues related to bitcoin trading and issue suitable clarification, Business Standard has learnt. This committee may be led by a senior finance ministry official and will include representatives of the Reserve Bank of India, IT ministry, and other central government departments.
This would be a second panel on the subject of cryptocurrencies. A committee was set up in April, and was headed by the special secretary in the department of economic affairs, to examine the international framework on virtual currencies and suggest measures on consumer protection and prevent money laundering.
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9:07 AM
Top trading ideas by Prabhudas Lilladher:
BUY STRIDES SHASHUN
CMP: Rs 808.50
TARGET: Rs 870
STOP LOSS: Rs 770
The stock has corrected well from the recent peak level of Rs 1097 and has bottomed out at around Rs 758 and has made a recovery from thereon. The positive candle formed now indicates a positive bias and is poised for further rise in the coming days. The RSI indicator is also showing a trend reversal, thus signaling a buy and with good volume participation witnessed, we recommend a buy in this stock for an upside target of Rs 870 keeping a stop loss of Rs 770.
Click here to read more9:02 AM
Nifty outlook by Prabhudas Lilladher
Market stayed in momentum and continued showing strength. For now, near term support lies at 10,260, with RSI on daily chart at 55 implying further up move whereby re- testing of previous high is very likely. The support for the day is seen at 10,275 while resistance is seen at 10,370.
9:00 AM
Bitcoin futures suggest cryptocurrency's blistering price rise to slow
Newly launched bitcoin futures on Monday suggested that traders expect the cryptocurrency's blistering price gains to slow in the coming months, even as it blasted above $17,000 to a fresh record high in the spot market.
Chicago-based derivatives exchange Cboe Global Markets launched the futures late on Sunday, marking the first time investors could get exposure to the bitcoin market via a large, regulated exchange.
READ MORE8:57 AM
India November inflation likely exceeded RBI's 4% target
India’s retail inflation likely breached the central bank’s 4% medium-term target in November after unseasonably heavy rains sent food prices soaring, a Reuters poll showed.
8:54 AM
Oil gains by about 2% on Forties Pipeline shutdown
Oil prices rose on Monday, overcoming declines early in the session, after a North Sea pipeline shut for repairs and investors focused on commodities following an explosion in New York
8:52 AM
SGX Nifty
The Nifty50 futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange were trading 6 points lower at 10340 indicating a flat opening for the domestic market.
8:51 AM
Asian shares take a breather
Asian shares took a breather on Tuesday after three straight sessions of gains, with markets consolidating in the hope an upswing in global growth could outlast a likely hike in US borrowing costs this week.
MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dithered either side of flat having bounced 2% in the past three sessions.
Moves were minor across the region, with blue chip Chinese shares off 0.2% and Australia up 0.1%. Japan's Nikkei was likewise steady, after the index scored its highest close in 25 years on Monday.
8:50 AM
US markets close higher
US stocks closed higher on Monday as investors prepared for an expected Federal Reserve rate hike later in the week, while stocks rose around the world on continued solid global economic growth indicators.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 56.87 points, or 0.23%, to 24,386.03, the S&P 500 gained 8.49 points, or 0.32%, to 2,659.99 and the Nasdaq Composite added 35.00 points, or 0.51%, to 6,875.08.
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