Stock Market Today
The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices are poised for a marginally higher opening on January 15, as indicated by trends in the GIFT Nifty, suggesting a positive start with a gain of 69 points for the broader index.
On January 12, both benchmark indices achieved a new record closing high. The BSE Sensex recorded an impressive rise of 847 points, reaching 72,568, while the Nifty 50 experienced a surge of 247 points or 1.14 percent, closing at 21,895. Notably, the daily timeframe shows the formation of a bullish candlestick pattern, reflecting positive market sentiment. Additionally, the index exhibited a robust breakout of the downward-sloping resistance trendline hurdle, surpassing the 21,750 mark with a gap-up opening on the same day. These indicators suggest a favorable momentum and potential upward movement in the market.
**1. ** Earnings Focus: Results Today
- Companies in Focus: Jio Financial Services, Angel One, Fedbank Financial Services, Kesoram Industries, Metalyst Forgings, Nelco, PCBL, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure, Suraj Estate Developers, Brightcom Group, Choice International, Digicontent, Excel Realty N Infra, and Jai Balaji Industries.
- Date: January 15, 2024.
**2. ** Tata Consumer Products Strategic Moves
- Acquisitions: Tata Consumer Products has signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100 percent stake in Capital Foods, owner of Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones, and up to a 100 percent stake in Organic India.
- Enterprise Value: Rs 5,100 crore for Capital Foods and Rs 1,900 crore for Organic India.
- Board Meeting: Scheduled for January 19 to consider fundraising via debt and equity issues.
**3. ** Adani Enterprises’ Renewable Energy Venture
- Subsidiary’s Achievement: Adani New Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary, receives a Letter of Award (LoA) from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for setting up an electrolyser manufacturing capacity of 198.5 MW per annum.
- Scheme: Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Scheme (Tranche‑I).
**4. ** Wipro’s Q3 FY24 Financial Report
- Revenue: IT services revenue at Rs 22,150.8 crore, a 1.09 percent decline QoQ.
- Dollar Revenue: $2,656.1 million, a 2.1 percent sequential drop.
- Net Income: Rs 2,694.2 crore, a 1.8 percent QoQ growth.
- Guidance: Expects IT services revenue in the range of $2,615–2,669 million for the next quarter.
**5. ** LIC’s Tax Demand and Appeal
- Tax Demand: Income Tax authorities issue a demand worth Rs 1,370.60 crore to LIC.
- Response: LIC to file an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals), Mumbai, against the said orders.
**6. ** HCL Technologies’ Impressive Q3 FY24 Results
- Growth: 13.5 percent QoQ profit growth at Rs 4,350 crore.
- Revenue: Grows 6.7 percent sequentially to Rs 28,446 crore.
- Guidance: Full-year revenue growth expected in the range of 5 percent to 5.5 percent.
**7. ** BHEL’s Project Win
- Award: BHEL receives a Letter of Award (LOA) for the EPC package for the 3x800 MW NLC Talabira Thermal Power Project in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
- Project Value: Worth Rs 15,000 crore.
**8. ** Lupin’s US FDA Approval
- Approval: United States FDA approves Lupin’s application for propranolol hydrochloride extended-release capsules, a generic equivalent of Inderal LA from ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
**9. ** Market Transactions: FSN E‑Commerce Ventures and Gillette India
- Equity Sale: Lexdale International, an asset management firm, sells 2,62,37,880 equity shares in Nykaa’s parent FSN E‑Commerce Ventures via open market transactions.
- Share Transactions: Nippon India Mutual Fund buys 3.3 lakh equity shares in Gillette India, while Adventz Finance sells 6 lakh shares in the company.
**10. ** Avenue Supermarts’ Q3 FY24 Performance
- Profit Growth: Records 17 percent YoY growth in consolidated profit at Rs 690 crore.
- Revenue Growth: Revenue from operations increases by 17.3 percent to Rs 13,572 crore.
- EBITDA: Grows by 16 percent to Rs 1,120 crore.
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**11. ** Aditya Birla Money’s Strong Q3 FY24 Results
- Net Profit: Rs 15.15 crore, a robust 73.6 percent YoY growth.
- Revenue Growth: 51.5 percent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 101.3 crore.
**12. ** Gillette India’s Market Movements
- Equity Transactions: Nippon India Mutual Fund buys shares in Gillette India, while Adventz Finance sells 6 lakh shares in the company.
Conclusion: Diverse Market Developments
The stock market witnessed a flurry of activity today, with major companies revealing their quarterly results, strategic acquisitions, and significant project wins. From Tata Consumer Products’ bold moves to Wipro’s financial report, each development contributes to the dynamic landscape of the stock market. Investors will keenly watch these diverse factors as they navigate through the ever-changing market environment.