Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Strong, Up Over 0.5% on November 20
Indian markets ended positively on November 20, with Nifty 50 at 26,193.60 (+0.54%) and BSE Sensex at 85,636.28 (+0.53%). Market breadth was slightly negative with 2,562 declining stocks versus 1,996 advancing. Buzzing stocks included Tilaknagar Industries, Godawari Power And Ispat, Jubilant FoodWorks, Max Healthcare, NBCC, Marksans Pharma, and SpiceJet, driven by corporate actions, expansion plans, and financial results.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on November 20, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering gains of over half a percent.
Key Market Indicators
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 26,193.60 | +140.95 | +0.54% |
| BSE Sensex | 85,636.28 | +449.81 | +0.53% |
The Nifty 50 closed at 26,193.60, up by 140.95 points or 0.54% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 85,636.28, gaining 449.81 points or 0.53%.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly negative, indicating a mixed sentiment among investors.
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,558 |
| Positive | 1,996 |
| Negative | 2,562 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Tilaknagar Industries: The company approved allotment of 3.77 crore equity shares, raising Rs. 1,080.53 crores. It also launched Seven Islands Pure Malt Whisky, marking its entry into the premium whisky category.
Godawari Power And Ispat: Received allotment of ₹124.95 crore preference shares in its subsidiary for a 10 GWh Battery Energy Storage System project expansion.
Jubilant FoodWorks: Reported a 19.7% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2, with robust like-for-like growth in its Dominos India and Turkey businesses.
Max Healthcare: Announced plans to add over 8,300 beds, with about 4,800 beds to be added within the next 3-4 years.
NBCC: Secured new work orders valued at 29.66 billion rupees, including a significant Project Management Consultancy contract from Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
Marksans Pharma: Its UK subsidiary received Marketing Authorization for Cetirizine Dihydrochloride 1mg/ml Oral Solution, expanding its anti-allergy product portfolio.
SpiceJet: Allotted over 104 million equity shares to nine Ireland-based aviation companies, representing 6.86% of total share capital, in lieu of outstanding dues.
Conclusion
The Indian stock markets ended the day on a positive note, with key indices showing gains despite a slightly negative market breadth. Corporate actions and expansion plans from various companies dominated the news, reflecting ongoing growth initiatives across sectors.
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