Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Corporate Shake-ups
Indian stock markets ended negative, with Nifty 50 down 0.47% and Sensex falling 0.52%. Market breadth was bearish with 3,277 stocks declining out of 4,609 traded. Key corporate actions included Adani Group's exit from Adani Wilmar, changes in Garnet International's promoter holdings, and HUL's plans to demerge its ice cream business.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed on a negative note, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, ending in the red.
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,946.90 | -121.25 | -0.47% |
| BSE Sensex | 84,786.86 | -445.06 | -0.52% |
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment was bearish, as reflected in the market breadth:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,609 |
| Positive | 1,332 |
| Negative | 3,277 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several companies made headlines due to significant corporate actions:
Adani Wilmar Ltd: Adani Group completed its exit from the company as Adani Commodities LLP sold its remaining 7% stake through a bulk deal. The company's board approved reclassification of Adani Group entities from promoter to public shareholders category.
Garnet International Ltd: Promoter group entity Mangal Savitri Investment Pvt Ltd acquired a 1.39% stake, while two other promoters reduced their holdings, resulting in a net decrease in promoter shareholding.
Pearl Green Clubs and Resorts Ltd: Promoter Karamvir Singh Hemant Singh Jhala sold a 0.45% stake, reducing the promoter's holding from 6.76% to 6.31%.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd: The company disclosed plans for demerging its ice cream business to Kwality Walls (India) Limited (KWIL). KWIL is positioned as India's second-largest ice cream player with ₹7.9 billion in revenue and plans to list on BSE and NSE.
Conclusion
The market closed on a negative note, with broader market sentiment leaning towards bearishness. Corporate actions, particularly in the FMCG and commodities sectors, dominated the day's news flow, potentially influencing investor sentiment and trading patterns.
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