The Indian equity markets showed resilience on October 14, closing on a positive note. The Sensex climbed by 591.69 points, or 0.73%, ending at 81,973.05, while the Nifty gained 163.70 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 25,128. A broad-based buying spree across various sectors, except metals, contributed to the rally. Leading the charge were stocks from Information Technology, banking, and real estate, all of which saw gains of around 1%.
Transformers and Rectifiers India Surges on Block Deal
Transformers and Rectifiers India experienced a strong rally, hitting its upper circuit of 5% following a significant block deal worth ₹211 crore. The deal involved 27 lakh shares traded at a floor price of ₹780 per share, which marked a 2.6% discount from the previous closing price. The stock closed at ₹819.30, reflecting investor confidence in the transaction.
MTNL Gains Amid Potential Revival Plan
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) saw its shares rise by 4.8%, driven by reports suggesting a potential revival plan. The PSU telecom provider, which has a debt exceeding ₹31,000 crore, may avoid the insolvency route if a fund infusion is approved. This news provided a boost to the stock, signaling a possible turnaround for the struggling company.
Premier Energies Rallies on Securing Orders
Premier Energies witnessed a surge, climbing by 10% during trading, though it closed 2.3% higher at ₹1,133. The spike was attributed to the company's announcement of securing multiple orders totaling ₹765 crore. These orders include ₹632 crore for solar modules and ₹133 crore for solar cells, bolstering the company's growth prospects.
Wipro Climbs on Anticipation of Bonus Shares
Wipro shares rose by 4.24% to ₹550.70, as investors showed optimism ahead of an October 17 board meeting. The company is expected to discuss the issuance of bonus shares, which, if approved, would be its fourth bonus issue, following previous ones in 2010, 2017, and 2019. The news of the possible corporate action spurred interest in the stock.
Hindustan Construction Receives Major Contract
Hindustan Construction Company saw a 3.5% rise in its stock price, closing at ₹43.74. The increase was driven by news of the company securing a ₹1,031.6 crore contract from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. The project involves constructing a two-lane bridge across Agardanda Creek, boosting investor confidence in the company's future prospects.
Avenue Supermarts Tumbles After Earnings Disappointment
Avenue Supermarts, the parent company of DMart, saw its stock plummet by over 8%, closing at ₹4,191. The sharp decline was due to disappointing Q2 earnings, where both revenue and net profit failed to meet expectations. The company reported the slowest revenue growth in four years, raising concerns about future performance.
Bajaj Housing Finance Drops as Lock-in Period Ends
Bajaj Housing Finance shares fell by 6% to ₹142, coinciding with the expiration of a one-month lock-in period for anchor investors. With 12.6 crore shares, or 2% of the company's equity, now eligible for trading, this increase in supply put pressure on the stock price, according to a note from Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research.
Tata Chemicals Falls on Profit Booking
Tata Chemicals' stock declined by over 7%, closing at ₹1,099, as investors engaged in profit booking after a recent rally. Despite the drop, technical indicators, including Bollinger Bands and moving averages, suggest the stock remains in a bullish trend. The overall outlook is positive, as indicated by daily, weekly, and monthly RSI readings.
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Sheds Gains After Rally
After a stellar rally in the previous session, shares of Sudarshan Chemical Industries fell by 7.5%, ending at ₹1,111. The earlier surge had been triggered by the announcement of acquiring Heubach's global pigment business for ₹1,180 crore. However, profit booking led to a reversal of fortunes for the stock.
Indian Energy Exchange Under Pressure Due to Market Coupling Concerns
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares fell 4.3% to ₹195.70 amid renewed concerns about market coupling. The Power Secretary confirmed that work on the market coupling mechanism is ongoing, which has been a persistent overhang for the stock. Despite the decline, the company's strategic positioning in the energy market remains strong.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market saw a mix of positive and negative movements on October 14, reflecting investor sentiment across different sectors. While companies like Wipro, MTNL, and Premier Energies showed gains on specific news and developments, others like Avenue Supermarts and Bajaj Housing Finance faced selling pressure due to broader concerns. Overall, the market closed in the green, driven by robust performance from IT and banking stocks, suggesting a cautiously optimistic outlook.
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