Markets at Noon: Nifty and Sensex Edge Higher Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance
Indian stock markets are trading positively at midday, with Nifty 50 up 0.32% and Sensex up 0.29%. Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector leads gains (+3.17%), while Printing & Stationery faces the steepest decline (-3.18%). Auto sector buzzes with Hyundai and Tata Motors announcing significant price cuts post-GST rate reduction. Other notable moves include Sunteck Realty's warrant allocation, HFCL's export orders, and a block trade in Samvardhana Motherson International.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets are trading in positive territory at midday, with both benchmark indices showing modest gains. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 24,819.30, up 78.30 points or 0.32% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex stands at 80,941.58, registering an increase of 230.82 points or 0.29%.
Sectoral Performance
The market is witnessing a mixed performance across sectors:
Top Performing Sectors
- Diamond, Gems and Jewellery (Avg. Per Change: +3.17%)
- Trading (Avg. Per Change: +2.32%)
Top Losing Sectors
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: -3.18%)
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Per Change: -2.73%)
- Oil & Gas (Avg. Per Change: -0.56%)
- Transport Services (Avg. Per Change: -0.37%)
- Consumer Services (Avg. Per Change: -0.25%)
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks are making headlines in today's trading session:
Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors: Both companies have announced significant price reductions across their vehicle portfolios following recent GST rate cuts. Hyundai has reduced prices by up to Rs 2.4 lakh, while Tata Motors has announced cuts of up to Rs 4.65 lakh for its commercial vehicle range.
Sunteck Realty: The company has allocated 17.6 lakh convertible warrants to investor Mukul Agrawal at a price of ₹425 per warrant, signaling a capital raising initiative.
HFCL: The company has secured export orders worth approximately USD 40.65 million (INR 358.38 crore) for supplying optical fiber cables through its overseas wholly-owned subsidiary. The contracts are to be executed by April 2026.
Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd: The company witnessed a block trade worth Rs. 40.80 crores on the NSE, involving approximately 4,156,902 shares at a price of Rs. 98.14 per share.
Conclusion
As the trading day progresses, the Indian markets are showing resilience with both Nifty and Sensex in the green. The sectoral performance remains mixed, with Diamond, Gems and Jewellery leading the gains while Printing & Stationery faces the steepest decline. Investors are closely watching the developments in the auto sector following the GST-related price cuts and other corporate actions across various sectors.
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