Market Opening Trends, Stock market Today:
- GIFT Nifty indicates a positive start, with a gain of 56 points (0.27%).
- Sensex currently trading at 69970, up by 42 points and Nifty at 21014 up by 17 points.
Milestones in Indian Equity:
- In a remarkable session on December 11, the Sensex achieved a historic high, crossing the 70,000 mark for the first time.
- Simultaneously, the Nifty reached a new pinnacle at 21,026.10, showcasing widespread buying across sectors, except for pharma.
Closing Figures:
- Sensex closed at 69,928.53, registering a gain of 102.93 points (0.15%).
- Nifty closed at 20,997.10, up 27.70 points (0.13%).
Nifty Pivot Points:
- The pivot point calculator suggests immediate resistance at 21,021, followed by 21,046 and 21,085.
- On the lower side, potential support levels are at 20,943, 20,919, and 20,880.
GIFT Nifty Futures:
- Nifty futures are trading around the 21,147 level, indicating positive sentiment.
Asian Markets:
- Asian markets exhibited positive trends on Tuesday, with Japan’s Nikkei rising by 0.66%.
- Taiwan Weighted and Kospi also showed gains of 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.
Corporate News:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Buyback:
- TCS determines a buyback acceptance ratio of around 35%.
- Small shareholders’ buyback ratio set at 1 share for every 6 shares held.
- For other shareholders, the ratio is 2 shares for every 209 held.
SpiceJet Board Meeting:
- SpiceJet reschedules its board meeting to consider fundraising and Q2FY24 results to December 12.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy QIP:
- Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy launch a qualified institutional placement (QIP) issue.
- Floor price set at Rs 365.02 per share, with a potential discount of up to 5%.
Oil Prices:
- Oil prices maintained stability on Tuesday, awaiting key interest rate policy and inflation data.
- Brent crude futures at $76.03, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures at $71.35.
Dollar Index:
- The yen faced losses on Tuesday as traders adjusted expectations for a Japan rate hike.
- The dollar is awaiting US inflation data and various central bank meetings.
Gold Prices:
- Gold prices declined on Monday due to a firmer US dollar.
- Spot gold down 0.5% at $1,993.44 per ounce, while US gold futures eased 0.3% to $2,009.30.
FII and DII Data:
- Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) net bought shares worth Rs 1,261.13 crore.
- Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold Rs 1,032.92 crore worth of stocks on December 11.
Infosys Stock Update:
- Infosys faces challenges as CFO Nilanjan Roy resigns, causing a nearly 3% drop in ADRs.
- Morgan Stanley notes surprise and anticipates potential sentiment impact.
- Jayesh Sanghrajka to take over as new CFO from April 1, 2024.
- Infosys is currently trading at 1477 down by 10 points.
Jammu and Kashmir Bank QIP:
- Jammu and Kashmir Bank initiates a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) to raise Rs 750 crore.
- Floor price set at Rs 112.66 per share, reflecting a discount of 10.02% from the previous closing price.
In summary, the Indian stock market anticipates a positive opening, supported by recent milestones, corporate actions, and global market trends. The volatility in oil prices, the dollar index, and gold prices adds to the intricate market dynamics. Investors are closely watching key corporate developments, including Infosys’ CFO resignation and Jammu and Kashmir Bank’s QIP, as they navigate the day’s trading landscape.