Latest after the Bell ๐ 4.00 PM โ THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER, 2024
โก๏ธ Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 closed below 23,400 and Bank Nifty below 50,400 on Thursday, hit by a sell-off in Adani stocks after bribery allegations against its chairman. Sector-wise, Energy, FMCG, Oil & Gas, PSU Bank, Media, and Metal indices dropped 1-2%, while Realty gained 1% and IT rose 0.5%. Adani-related developments weighed heavily on market sentiment, causing broad-based declines.
NIFTY (-168.80, 23349.90)
SENSEX (-422.59, 77155.59)
BANKNIFTY (-253.60, 50372.90)
Key Takeaways
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Adani Group's market capitalization fell by โน2.2 lakh crore as its stocks dropped up to 20% on November 21. The decline followed allegations by U.S. prosecutors accusing Gautam Adani of a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts in India. The accusations have significantly impacted investor confidence, leading to sharp declines across the groupโs listed companies.
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Shares of public sector banks like SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank fell 4โ8% on November 21 amid Adani bribery allegations and a broad market sell-off. Indian banks disclosed significant Adani Group exposures after the January 2023 Hindenburg report, including LIC at โน35,920 crore and SBI at โน27,000 crore. The scandal's revival has raised concerns about financial institutions' stability, affecting investor confidence.
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Vedanta Resources is delaying a potential dollar bond sale due to market instability caused by the indictment of Adani Group's founder. Despite holding investor calls, Vedanta might postpone the offering until next week, hoping for yield stabilization. The delay highlights the broader market impact of the Adani situation, as investors exercise caution amidst the uncertainty.
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Goldman Sachs predicts the Nifty 50 index could reach 27,000 by end-2025, expecting a near-term range-bound market with a target of 24,000 for recovery. Weak earnings and high valuations, combined with a domestic cyclical slowdown, contribute to a flat outlook for the next three months. Despite this, external factors remain stable, supporting long-term growth prospects as economic recovery gains momentum.
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International brokerage Bernstein reaffirmed its bullishness on Paytm parent One97 Communications, as the narrative for the beleaguered fintech player changes from survival to optimism. Bernstein hiked its target price on Paytm to Rs 1,000 per share, up from Rs 750 earlier. Based on the previous session's closing price, this indicates an upside of 23 percent.
Stocks at New 52 Week High
โ๏ธVIJAYA DIAGNOSTIC (1134.05)
โ๏ธINDIANHOTEL (785.45)
โ๏ธFORTIS (681.95)
โ๏ธNALCO (247.78)
โ๏ธFEDERALBNK (210.80)
โ๏ธ Adv-Dec 15 / 35
โ๏ธ INDIA VIX 16.00 (2.11%)
โ๏ธ Nifty PCR (28 NOV) 0.81
โ๏ธ Bank Nifty PCR (27 NOV) 0.91
โ๏ธ Nifty Midcap (-0.30%, 54385.35)
โ๏ธ Nifty SmallCap (-0.46%, 17596.60)
โ๏ธ Nifty IT (0.49%, 41952.80)
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