Nifty and Sensex Close in Green: Markets End Positive on November 14
Indian stock markets ended positively on November 14, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing in green. Asian Paints surged 25% in a month due to competitor's moderated growth. Eicher Motors reported a 24% YoY profit increase. The market breadth was slightly negative with 2,386 declining stocks out of 4,559 traded. Other buzzing stocks included Tata Steel, Zydus Lifesciences, Vodafone Idea, Jubilant FoodWorks, and Lumax Auto Technologies, driven by various factors including regulatory approvals, earnings reports, and growth projections.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on November 14, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closing in the green.
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,915.15 | 36.00 | 0.14% |
| BSE Sensex | 84,562.78 | 84.11 | 0.10% |
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly negative, with more stocks declining than advancing.
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,559 |
| Positive | 2,173 |
| Negative | 2,386 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Asian Paints: The stock rallied nearly 25% in one month as competitor Birla Opus showed moderated growth. Analysts upgraded ratings, noting the paint business relies on long-term relationships.
Eicher Motors: The company reported a 24% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,369 crore for Q2. Revenue from operations surged 45% to Rs 6,172 crore.
Tata Steel: India imposed a $121.55 per tonne anti-dumping duty on hot rolled flat steel products from Vietnam for five years. Tata Steel's CEO welcomed the move.
Zydus Lifesciences: The company received final approval from the US FDA for Leuprolide Acetate injection. The US FDA also conducted a Pre-Approval Inspection at Zydus's SEZ Oncology Injectable manufacturing site in Ahmedabad.
Vodafone Idea: Shares gained 5% to cross its FPO price of Rs 11, extending a four-day rally of 15%. The telecom operator reported its lowest net loss in 19 quarters.
Jubilant FoodWorks: Shares jumped nearly 9% after reporting a 190% year-on-year surge in profit after tax to Rs 186 crore for Q2. The company targets 15% annual growth for its Domino's India business.
Lumax Auto Technologies: The company achieved record quarterly revenue of Rs 1,156 crore in Q2 with 37% year-on-year growth. It revised its full-year revenue growth guidance from 20% to 25%.
Conclusion
The Indian markets ended the day on a positive note, with both Nifty and Sensex showing marginal gains. While the overall market breadth was slightly negative, several stocks across sectors saw significant movements based on their quarterly results and strategic announcements.
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