Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 9,800; broader markets underperform

All that happened in Tuesday's trade

The benchmark indices ended flat in a volatile trading session on Tuesday as investors kept to the sidelines in the absence of clear triggers ahead of the Jackson Hole gathering of central bankers later this week.

Among individual stocks, Infosys extended losses to a third session, falling as much as 1.53% after Vishal Sikka resigned as chief executive officer on Friday. The stock has lost 14.4% since Sikka's resignation by Monday's close.

Overseas, European stocks broke a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, building on gains in other markets boosted by signs of a global economic recovery and rising commodity prices. Gains for heavyweight miners boosted European shares after strong commodities prices steadied Asian markets earlier in the session.

3:54 PM

Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Financial Services  

 

Domestic indices couldn't sustain the momentum from a positive opening and exhibited volatility on the backdrop of BSE putting a noose around the neck of 200 illicit companies by announcing compulsory delisting from Wednesday. On the other hand, FIIs persistent selling also seems to have impeded the general strength of the market. However, oil marketing companies continued to show strength fuelled by upbeat gross refining margins and the recent developments in the re-organization of heavy weights from the sector.

3:52 PM

Sectoral trend 

Source: NSE

3:46 PM

Sensex gainers and losers at close

Source: BSE

3:42 PM

Market breadth

The breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was weak. On the BSE, 1,649 shares declined and 925 shares rose. A total of 128 shares were unchanged.

3:39 PM

Broader markets underperform 

 

The BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices closed 0.4% and 0.3% lower.

3:37 PM

Markets at close

 

Sensex closed at 31,291, up 33 points, while the broader Nifty50 ended at 9,765, up 11 points. 

3:22 PM

Energy stocks gained with HPCL, BPCL and IOC rallying up to 3%. 

Source: NSE

3:16 PM

Stock trading volume light but don't blame the eclipse

 

US stock futures trading volume fell during the two hours on Monday that people across a large portion of the United States donned special glasses to catch a glimpse of the first total solar eclipse to unfold across the country in nearly a century. READ FULL STORY HERE 

3:12 PM

Infosys turmoil

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will keep a close watch on the share price movement of information technology bellwether Infosys, the market regulator's chairman Ajay Tyagi said on Tuesday. READ MORE 

3:06 PM

European markets trade higher

European stocks broke a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, building on gains in other markets boosted by signs of a global economic recovery and rising commodity prices. Gains for heavyweight miners boosted European shares after strong commodities prices steadied Asian markets earlier in the session.

 

The FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, led higher by mining stocks. The Stoxx 600 was up 0.5% and the Xetra Dax was 0.7% higher.

 

3:00 PM

Markets check

 

At 3:00 pm, the Sensex was trading at 31,322, up 63 points, while the broader Nifty50 was ruling at 9,773, up 19 points. 

2:55 PM

Buzzing stock

Hercules Hoists surged over 14% to Rs 152 on BSE after a bulk deal of 12.89 lakh shares was executed on the scrip at Rs 144 per share in the opening trade. 

2:22 PM

FPIs turn net sellers of equity

 

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers of Indian equities in the past seven trading sessions, offloading a net amount of over Rs 10,000 crore. READ FULL REPORT HERE 

2:04 PM

Buzzing stock

Dr Reddy's Laboratories rose over 3% to Rs 2,011 and was the top gainer on Sensex after the company announced the out-licensing of DFD-06 to Encore Dermatology.  

1:58 PM

DBS CIO Investment Insights: EM Outperforms DM on Mounting US Political Turmoil

 

The writing has been on the wall – Developed Markets (DM) equities valuation is expensive and global investors have been hesitant to add on positions. Valuation for the S&P 500, in particular, is looking stretched and it should not come as a surprise that portfolio allocators pare down their exposure in the face of the rising turmoil in US President Donald Trump’s fledging presidency. 

 

Emerging Markets (EM), on the other hand, managed to outperform DM as the North Korean tension eased while investors look for cheaper exposure to equities. Meanwhile in currencies, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has seen a massive correction this year and the prevailing dollar weakness will have meaningful implications on the earnings trajectory of US corporates. Geared beneficiaries include the technology and materials sectors. This week, all eyes will be on the Jackson Hole meeting