Nifty hovers above 19,800; oil & gas stocks in demand.

The key equity indices traded near the flat line with small gains in morning trade. The Nifty traded above the 19,800 level. Oil & gas shares saw major buying demand.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 10.28 points or 0.02% to 65,980.32. The Nifty 50 index gained 24.95 points or 0.13% to 19,819.65.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.06% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 0.31%. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index and S&P BSE Small-Cap index hit an all time high of 40,069.26 and 33,731.14.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,053 shares rose and 1,443 shares fell. A total of 199 shares were unchanged.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty Oil & Gas index gained 1.54% to 8,286.55. The index slipped 0.22% in the past trading session.

Adani Total Gas Ltd (up 15.21%), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (up 5.28%), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (up 3.87%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (up 3.08%) and Castrol India Ltd (up 1.71%), Gujarat State Petronet Ltd (up 0.9%), Gujarat Gas Ltd (up 0.62%), Petronet LNG Ltd (up 0.44%) and Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd (up 0.11%) advanced.

On the other hand, Oil India Ltd (down 1.05%), Reliance Industries Ltd (down 0.62%) and GAIL (India) Ltd (down 0.44%) edged lower.

Stocks in Spotlight:

PTC India Financial Services slipped 2.03%. The firm has announced the resignation of Geeta Girdher, a senior management personal, from her role as Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Girdher cited personal reasons for her resignation, which has been accepted by the board.

D B Realty advanced 2.45% after the company announced that its Promoter Group has sold shares worth Rs 301 crore for repaying related party transactions and unsecured interest free loan, thereby retiring the firms entire debt.

Netweb Technologies India jumped 8.08% after announcing collaboration with NVIDIA to advance AI and high-performance computing capabilities.

Maruti Suzuki India rose 0.28%. The company has planned to increase the prices of its cars in January 2024 on account of increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and increased commodity prices. While the company makes maximum efforts to reduce cost and offset the increase, it may have to pass on some increase to the market.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 0.24%. TCS has launched its AWS generative AI practice, to help customers harness the full potential of AI and AWS generative AI services to transform different parts of their value chain and achieve superior business outcomes.

PB Fintech advanced 1.55% after the company said that it has made further investment of Rs 349.99 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary, Policybazaar Insurance Brokers.

Newgen Software Technologies hit an upper circuit of 5% after the company announced that its board has approved to issue 1 bonus equity shares for each share held. The company has set record date as on Friday, 12 January 2024.

Numbers to Track:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper fell 0.18% to 7.259 as compared with previous close 7.272.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged higher against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.3750, compared with its close of 83.4000 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement added 0.15% to Rs 61,635.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.06% to 103.14.

The United States 10-year bond yield advanced 0.45% to 4.407.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement rose 22 cents or 0.28% to $80.20 a barrel.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks were trading higher on Tuesday, as investors remained convinced the US Federal Reserve was done with its rate-hike cycle and looked ahead to a crucial inflation report later this week.

Investors will focus this week on the Fed's preferred measure of inflation on Thursday and euro zone consumer inflation figures for further clarity on the where inflation is headed. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is due to speak on Friday. His words will be scrutinized by traders to gauge where rates may head.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday the central bank's fight to contain price growth is not yet done, citing a still strong wage growth and an uncertain outlook even as inflation pressures in euro zone ease.

US stocks edged lower on Monday, with investors taking a post-Thanksgiving pause as the holiday shopping season kicked into high gear.

Indices edge higher, Nifty above 19,800 level.

Domestic equity barometers were trading with minor gains in early trade. The Nifty traded above the 19,800 level. Barring the Nifty IT index, all the sectoral indices on the NSE were in the green.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 57.57 points or 0.09% to 66,075.38. The Nifty 50 index added 26.70 points or 0.13% to 19,828.70.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.43% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 0.63%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,985 shares rose and 690 shares fell. A total of 119 shares were unchanged.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth Rs 255.53 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs), were net buyers to the tune of Rs 457.39 crore in the Indian equity market on 23 November, provisional data showed.

Stocks in Spotlight:

Lupin advanced 2.57% after the pharma major announced that it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Canagliflozin Tablets, 100 mg and 300 mg, to market a generic equivalent of Invokana Tablets, 100 mg and 300 mg, of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. This product will be manufactured at Lupin?s Pithampur facility in India.

LTIMindtree rose 0.48%. The company has launched a state-of-the-art Quantum-Safe Virtual Private Network (VPN) link at its London premises. LTIMindtree leverages its integration and domain expertise to implement and operate the Quantum-Safe VPN link across its active network.

Union Bank of India gained 1.89%. ICRA has upgraded the ratings as AAA; upgraded from AA+ and revised Outlook to ?Stable? from ?Positive? of the Instruments of the bank.

Prestige Estates Projects shed 0.47%. The company announced the launch of Prestige Glenbrook?a highrise residential project situated in the heart of Whitefield, Bangalore's IT Hub. The development comprises of 285 apartments across two high-rise towers with a developable area of 0.7 Million sft and has a revenue potential of Rs. 550 crore.

Numbers to Watch:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 0.21% to 7.568 as compared with previous close 7.253.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.3525, compared with its close of 83.3450 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement added 0.10% to Rs 61,135.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.08% to 103.81.

The United States 10-year bond yield advanced 1.08% to 4.464.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement declined 55 cents or 0.67% to $81.41 a barrel.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks were trading mixed as investors assess key economic data out from Japan on Friday. The world?s third largest economy saw its core inflation rate rise to 2.9% in October, higher than the 2.8% seen in September. The headline inflation rate for October came in at 3.3%, accelerating from the 3% seen in from the month before.

US stocks were closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, and will come back for a half day of trading on Friday.

The influential oil group reuniting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies will hold a virtual meeting to decide crude production strategy on November 30, the OPEC Secretariat said. The group, collectively known as OPEC+, was supposed to convene in person in Vienna over November 25-26 but has since postponed its meeting amid inter-member disgruntlement.

Market drifts higher in early trade, Nifty above 19,850 mark.

The key equity barometers were trading with decent gains in early trade. The Nifty traded above the 19,850 mark. Realty, media, and auto shares edged higher while pharma and healthcare stocks declined.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 161.47 points or 0.24% to 66,184.71. The Nifty 50 index added 46.80 points or 0.24% to 19,858.65.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.32% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 0.67%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,059 shares rose and 632 shares fell. A total of 103 shares were unchanged.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 306.56 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs), were net buyers to the tune of Rs 721.24 crore in the Indian equity market on 22 November, provisional data showed.

Stocks in Spotlight:

TVS Motor Company rose 1.39% after the company announced its entry into Vietnam in collaboration with Minh Long Motors ? its distribution partner. TVS Motor Company will offer a range of scooters and underbone motorcycles, across multiple price points, in keeping with its commitment to responsible and sustainable mobility.

InterGlobe Aviation added 0.30%. The company has received orders from the Commissioner of Income Tax Appeals for the Assessment year 2016-17 and 2017-18. A demand of Rs 739.6 crore (AY 2016-17) and Rs 927 crore (AY 2017-18) was raised by the Assessing officer, against which the company had preferred appeal before Commissioner of Income Tax -Appeals.

C.E. Info Systems rallied 4.29%. A meeting of the board of directors of the company is scheduled on 27 November 2023 to consider and approve the proposal of raising the funds by way of issuance of equity shares through permissible modes including but not limited to a private placement, a qualified institutions placement, preferential issue or any other method or combination of methods.

Honasa Consumer jumped 6.75%. The company announced Q2FY24 results. The company delivered Rs 496 crore revenue from operations with 21% YoY growth. EBITDA was at Rs 40 crore (+53% YoY growth) and PAT was at Rs 29 crore (+94% YoY growth).

Numbers to Watch:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 0.17% to 7.259 as compared with previous close 7.247.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.3025, compared with its close of 83.3225 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement added 0.25% to Rs 61,179.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.19% to 103.72.

The United States 10-year bond yield lost 0.31% to 4.402.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement slipped $1.20 or 1.46% to $80.76 a barrel.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks were trading mixed after Wall Street went into the Thanksgiving holiday with a broad based rally. Japan?s markets are closed due to a public holiday.

US stocks closed higher on Wednesday after yields briefly fell to their lowest level in two months. Trading was muted ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. U.S. markets will be open for half a day on Friday.

US crude prices fell about 5% Wednesday after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries delayed a pivotal meeting on production cuts that was scheduled for the weekend. OPEC said in a statement that the meeting of energy ministers is delayed until next Thursday.

Indices nudge higher, Nifty around 19,800 level.

The domestic equity barometers were trading with minor gains in early trade. The Nifty traded around the 19,800 mark. Media, pharma and oil & gas stocks edged higher while realty, metal and PSU bank shares declined.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 36.93 points or 0.06% to 65,967.70. The Nifty 50 index added 11.40 points or 0.06% to 19,794.80.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.10% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index shed 0.16%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 1,723 shares rose and 1,042 shares fell. A total of 105 shares were unchanged.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 455.59 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs), were net buyers to the tune of Rs 721.52 crore in the Indian equity market on 21 November, provisional data showed.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty Pharma index gained 0.94% to 16,118.35. The index jumped 4.01% in six trading sessions.

Natco Pharma (up 3.38%), Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals (up 3.19%), Sanofi India (up 2.89%), Pfizer (up 2%), Cipla (up 1.86%), Alkem Laboratories (up 1.33%), Ipca Laboratories (up 1.31%), Gland Pharma (up 1.15%), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (up 1.15%) and Biocon (up 1.11%) edged higher.

Stocks in Spotlight:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shed 0.45%. The United States Supreme Court on 20 November 2023 rejected the company?s petition to file an appeal against the orders passed by the US Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, which confirmed the punitive damages award of $140 million passed by the District Court of Wisconsin. The company intends to make the balance provision of approximately $125 million in its financial statements as an exceptional item, for the third quarter and nine months ending 31 December 2023.

Wipro rose 0.21%. The IT major announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to help healthcare companies accelerate adoption of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) through AI-driven strategies, products, and services.

Maruti Suzuki India added 0.03%. A meeting of the board of directors of the company is scheduled to be held on 24th November 2023, to consider and approve allotment of 1,23,22,514 equity shares of the company to Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) on a preferential basis.

Titan Company gained 0.81%. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of additional shareholding in CaratLane Trading Private (CaratLane) by Titan Company. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition by Titan of 27.18% share capital of CaratLane held by the Founder of CaratLane Trading Private Limited and his family members.

Numbers to Watch:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper shed 0.04% to 7.265 as compared with previous close 7.269.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.3175, compared with its close of 83.2800 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement declined 0.19% to Rs 61,111.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.03% to 103.53.

The United States 10-year bond yield lost 0.09% to 4.414.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement fell 10 cents or 0.12% to $82.35 a barrel.

Global Markets:

Most of the Asian stocks were trading lower on Wednesday after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve?s recent meeting revealed that policy officials maintained that monetary policy had to be restrictive and had little appetite for rate cuts.

US stocks dipped on Tuesday while minutes from the Federal Reserve?s most recent meeting showed the central bank is in a position to proceed carefully. The Fed?s minutes from its October 31-November 1 meeting showed the policy makers wrestling with conflicting signals and agreeing to continue with caution after voting to leave the Fed funds target rate at 5.25-5.50%.

Sensex rises 234 pts, metal shares shine.

The frontline indices traded with decent gains in morning trade. The Nifty traded above the 19,750 mark. Metal shares advanced after declining in the past trading session.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 233.92 points or 0.36% to 65,889.07. The Nifty 50 index added 78.15 points or 0.40% to 19,772.15.

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.37% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 0.40%.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,180 shares rose and 1,187 shares fell. A total of 167 shares were unchanged.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty Metal index gained 1.50% to 6,872.85. The index shed 0.48% in the past trading session.

Welspun Corp (up 4.03%), Adani Enterprises (up 2.74%), Hindalco Industries (up 2.29%), National Aluminium Company (up 1.73%), Jindal Stainless (up 1.56%), JSW Steel (up 1.39%), Hindustan Copper (up 1.27%), Jindal Steel & Power (up 1.1%), Tata Steel (up 1.05%) and Steel Authority of India (up 0.83%) edged higher.

Stocks in Spotlight:

KEC International added 0.79%. announced that it has secured new orders of Rs 1,005 crore across its various businesses in India and overseas.

Vascon Engineers rallied 4.27%. The company has received Letter of Intent from Municipal Secretary?s Department - Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pune of Rs. 356.78 crore (excluding GST) for Construction of General Hospital Building for PCMC Hospital in Moshi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune (Maharashtra).

Kirloskar Electric Company jumped 6.60%. The management has withdrawn the lockout at the company's unit no. 15 with effect from 20 November 2023 and has requested all workmen through labour union to report to work.

Oberoi Realty advanced 2.22% after the company announced the launch of ?Forestville by Oberoi Realty?, the first luxury residential project in Kolshet, Thane. Spread across 18 acres; Forestville will consist of 5 residential towers. The company has launched the first phase of this development consisting of 3 towers.

Karnataka Bank added 0.77% while HDFC Life Insurance Company rose 0.64%. Karnataka Bank has entered into a strategic corporate tie-up with HDFC Life Insurance Company to offer life insurance products to its customers.

Tata Power Company gained 1.13%. Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a subsidiary of The Tata Power Company, has crossed the 1.4 GW capacity of group captive projects in last seven months. This achievement is the result of signing of Power Delivery Agreements (PDA) with various industries across segments.

Numbers to Watch:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper declined 0.18% to 7.239 as compared with previous close 7.252.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.3650, compared with its close of 83.3800 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement advanced 0.66% to Rs 61,060.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.23% to 103.20.

The United States 10-year bond yield advanced 0.58% to 4.399.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement slipped 38 cents or 0.46% to $81.94 a barrel.

Global Markets:

Most of Asian stocks were trading higher on Tuesday, with Hong Kong and Taiwan stocks in the lead and mirroring similar moves on Wall Street after a tech-fueled rally. Investors in Asia will assess South Korean producer prices for October, as well as New Zealand?s October trade figures.

US stocks jumped Monday to start a holiday shortened week, boosted by strong tech gains led by Microsoft and Nvidia. Microsoft Corp. hit a new all-time high after CEO Satya Nadella said former OpenAI chief Sam Altman will be joining the tech giant to lead a new AI research team.

Investors will keep an eye out for the minutes from the Federal Reserve?s October 31 to November 1 policy meeting. US markets will be closed Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Friday will also be a shortened trading day.

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Monday amid anticipation that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries could implement another production cut this weekend.

Nifty near 19,750 mark, PSU banks advance.

The benchmark indices pared losses and traded with small gains in morning trade. The Nifty traded aorund the 19,750 mark after hitting the day's low of 19,701.40. PSU bank shares edged higher after declining in the past trading session.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 17.48 points or 0.03% to 65,812.21. The Nifty 50 index added 19.20 points or 0.10% to 19,751.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.37% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 0.65%. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index and S&P BSE Small-Cap index hit record high of 33,526.65 and 39,863.26 respectively.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2080 shares rose and 1,419 shares fell. A total of 186 shares were unchanged.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty IT index added 0.84% to 32,461.80. The index shed 0.25% in the past trading session.

HCL Technologies (up 1.21%), Mphasis (up 1.06%), L&T Technology Services (up 0.99%), LTIMindtree (up 0.98%), Tech Mahindra (up 0.85%), Wipro (up 0.56%), Tata Consultancy Services (up 0.38%), Infosys (up 0.34%), Coforge (up 0.33%) and Persistent Systems (up 0.17%) edged higher.

Stocks in Spotlight:

ESAF Small Finance Bank rose 1.34% after the bank reported standalone net profit of Rs 140.12 crore in Q2 FY24, steeply higher from Rs 57.58 crore recorded in Q2 FY23. The bank?s total income stood at Rs 1,022.28 crore in Q2 FY24, registering a growth of 35.72% YoY.

Zen Technologies advanced 2.69% after the company said that it has received an export order valued at approximately Rs 42 crore ($5.12 million). This order, comprising of simulators, is from a friendly nation and stands as a testament to the Indian government?s efforts to boost defense exports, aligning with the national objective of becoming a net defense exporter.

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) shed 0.63%. The company said that it has received a total penalty of Rs 238.95 crore from General Tax Authority of Qatar for variation in the income as declared by the company. The company said that the penalty levied is arbitrary and unjustified. Hence it has filed an appeal.

Vedanta rose 0.38%. CRISIL Ratings has downgraded its ratings on the long-term bank facilities and debt instruments of the company to ?CRISIL AA-? from ?CRISIL AA? and placed these ratings on ?Rating Watch with Developing Implications? from ?Rating Watch with Negative Implications? while reaffirming the ratings on the short-term debt instruments of the Company at ?CRISIL A1+? and placing these ratings also on ?Rating Watch with Developing Implications?.

Oberoi Realty rallied 3.26% Oberoi Realty has sealed a deal with Ireo Residences Company and other stakeholders to procure around 14.816 acres (59,956.20 square meters) of land in Sector 58, Gurugram, Haryana. The acquisition, valued at approximately Rs 597 crore, encompasses both financial considerations and area allocation for existing homeowners and other stakeholders.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks are trading higher on Monday while investors watched for changes to China?s benchmark lending rates. The People?s Bank of China?s one-year loan prime rate is currently at 3.45%. The five-year benchmark loan rate stands at 4.2%.

US stocks ended higher on Friday and clinched a third straight winning week amid a red-hot November rally. Those gains were sparked by tame U.S. inflation data that gave hope to investors that the Federal Reserve?s tough stance on rate policy may be in the rearview mirror.

Nifty above 19,750; broader mkt outperform; PSU bank shares tumble.

The domestic equity benchmarks were traded near the flat line in the morning trade. The Nifty traded above the 19,750 mark. PSU Bank witnessed selling pressure for the second consecutive trading session.

The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was down 27.19 points or 0.04% to 65,955.29. The Nifty 50 index rose 15.40 points or 0.08% to 19,780.60.

The broader market outperformed the headline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index gained 0.28% while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rose 0.47%. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index and S&P BSE Small-Cap index hit record high of 33,423.26 and 39,659.28 in intraday today.

The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,101 shares rose and 1,288 shares fell. A total of 179 shares were unchanged.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty PSU Bank index declined 2.66% to 5,050.95. The index fell 2.89% in the past two sessions.

Union Bank of India (down 3.54%), Punjab National Bank (down 3.33%), State Bank of India (down 2.69%), Bank of India (down 2.67%) and Bank of Maharashtra (down 2.5%) were the top losers.

Among the other losers were Central Bank of India (down 2.35%), UCO Bank (down 2.29%), Canara Bank (down 2.13%), Punjab & Sind Bank (down 1.91%) and Indian Overseas Bank (down 1.82%).

Numbers to Watch:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper fell 0.07% to 7.227 as compared with previous close 7.232.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 83.2650, compared with its close of 83.2300 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2023 settlement added 0.13% to Rs 60,800.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.01% to 104.34.

The United States 10-year bond yield advanced 0.04% to 4.445.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for January 2024 settlement gained 30 cents or 0.39% to $77.72 a barrel.

Stocks in Spotlight:

SJVN gained 1.92% after the company announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 200 MW grid-connected wind power project at a tentative cost of Rs 1,400 crore.

Brigade Enterprises rallied 4.78%. The Brigade Group has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Krishna Priya Estates and Micro Labs to develop around 2 million square feet of residential housing in Bengaluru with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 2,100 crore. 

JSW Steel rose 0.16%. The company upon considering demand and supply scenario of Iron Ore in India, has withdrawn its application for the Final Mine Closure Plan submitted on 1st September 2023 before the Indian Bureau of Mines for the purpose of surrender of Jajang Iron Ore Block located in the district of Keonjhar, Odisha.

TVS Motor Company advanced 1.17% after the company announced its entry into Europe by signing an agreement for import and distribution with Emil Frey, a 100 year old enterprise and a leading name in automotive distribution.

JSW Infrastructure rallied 6.76% after the company has received Letter of Award from Karnataka Maritime Board, Government of Karnataka for development of All- weather, deep water, greenfield port at Keni in Karnataka on Public Private Partnership basis.

Delhivery declined 2.63% after Softbank is reportedly planning to sell around 4% stake in Delhivery via the block deal route. The deal size is around $150 million.

Global Markets:

Asian stocks were trading mixed on Friday as a batch of softer U.S. economic data took some of the steam out of Wall Street, but also boosted bonds in a big way while slugging oil prices in a boon for the inflation outlook. Both Brent and U.S. crude slid almost 5% on Thursday to four-month lows in a move that was blamed on economic and supply concerns.

In US, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq managed to eke out tiny gains on Thursday while the Dow Industrial Average ended slightly lower with pressure from tech and retail bellwethers Cisco and Walmart after disappointing forecasts. Shares of Cisco Systems tumbled as the communications and networking technology company cut its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on slowing demand for its networking equipment.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to resume high-level military communication, according to both countries. The two leaders met in person for the first time in a year Wednesday in San Francisco on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. ?We?re back to direct, open, clear communications,? Biden said at a press conference after the talks.