After witnessing intraday volatility, key equity indices staged a late-afternoon rally and managed to end higher for the fourth straight trading session. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 184.78 points or 0.48% to 39,056.65, as per the provisional closing data. The Nifty 50 index rose 44.05 points or 0.38% to 11,713.20, as per the provisional closing data. The Sensex ended above the 39,000 mark and the Nifty ended above the 11,700 mark after flirting with these level in intraday.
After opening with small gains, indices pared gains in morning trade. Benchmarks firmed up once again in mid-morning trade and hit fresh intraday high in afternoon trade. Indices came off day's high in mid-afternoon trade. Barometers rallied once again in late trade.
Broader market declined. Among secondary barometers, the BSE Mid-Cap index fell 0.04%. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.18%.
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was negative. On BSE, 1216 shares rose and 1339 shares fell. A total of 161 shares were unchanged.
Bajaj Auto fell 2.04%. The company reported 18% growth in its total vehicles sales to 3.93 lakh units in March 2019 over March 2018. Total domestic sales rose 27% to 2.59 lakh units, while total exports rose 3% to 1.34 lakh units in January 2019 over January 2018. The announcement was made during market hours today, 2 April 2019.
Tata Motors rose 8.68% after the company declared sales volume data for March 2019 after market hours yesterday, 1 April 2019. Tata Motors Commercial and Passenger Vehicles Business sales in the domestic market for FY19 (April 2018 - March 2019), grew by 16% with 678,486 units as compared to 586,507 units over the same period Last year. In March 2019, the company witnessed its sales drop by 1% to 68,709 units as against 69,409 units sold in March 2018, as weak consumer sentiments continued.
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The company's sales from exports (CV and PV) in March 2019 was at 5,952 units, lower by 11% over last year, due to new regulations and political uncertainty in Sri Lanka and slump in Middle East affecting the overall Industry volumes in these markets.
Maruti Suzuki India rose 0.66%. The company has announced a price increase upto Rs 689 (Ex- Showroom - Delhi) across models on account of regulatory compliances. The new prices are effective from 1 April 2019. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 1 April 2019.
Lupin rose 1.23%. The company announced during trading hours today, 2 April 2019, that the receipt of the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) for its Pithampur (Unit-3) facility. The inspection was conducted between October 8, 2018 to October 18, 2018. Lupin's Pithampur Unit-3 is involved in the manufacture of Metered Dose Inhalers (MDis), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPis) and Topical Formulations for the regulated markets.
With reference to the media report, "Aurobindo Pharma, Lupin recall drugs in US market", Lupin clarified during trading hours today, 2 April 2019, that product recalls are akin to sales returns, wherein the company voluntarily recalls its products from the market. The matter involving recall of 3,200 bottles of Testosterone Topical Solution, was classified as Class Ill recall by the USFDA, which is initiated in a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Lupin added that product recalls are common across the globe.
Cipla fell 0.56%. The company's wholly owned subsidiary in USA i.e. Cipla Technologies LLC, has signed a binding term sheet with Pulmatrix Inc., ("Pulmatrix") for an investment in Phase 2 ready asset co-development and licensing opportunity for Pulmazole (Inhaled ltraconazole) for an upfront consideration of USD 22 million. Entry into a definitive agreement is contingent upon Pulmatrix raising additional funds from the market. Upon signing the definitive agreement, the co-development cost towards development and the total free cash flow in relation to commercialization of Pulmazole will be further shared by both the parties in a phased manner. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 1 April 2019.
Godrej Properties surged 9.68% after the company said it has sold over 2,900 homes with a booking value in excess of Rs 2100 crore in Q4 FY19. The announcement was made after market hours yesterday, 1 April 2019.
Godrej Properties announced that it has achieved its highest ever bookings numbers in Q4 FY19. The company sold over 2,900 homes with a total area of approximately 3.75 million sq. ft. and a booking value in excess of Rs 2100 crore during the quarter. This record performance was achieved through the launch of four new projects combined with very strong sales from existing inventory.
Meanwhile, India's Supreme Court reportedly dismissed a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular that gave firms 180 days for debt resolution, failing which the issue would be taken under the country's bankruptcy. Several companies, especially power firms, had sought intervention of the Supreme Court saying the time given by the central bank was not enough time to tackle the debt issue, reports added.
On the economic front, the Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to a six-month low of 52.60 in March compared with 54.30 in February. The latest figure highlighted a loss of growth momentum. Consumer goods was the brightest spot in March, followed by the intermediate and then investment goods categories. The data was announced during trading hours today, 2 April 2019.
The output of eight core industries, comprising 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), rose 2.1% in February 2019. The cumulative output has improved 4.3% in April to February 2018-19.
Overseas, shares in Europe and Asia edged higher Tuesday, after stronger-than-anticipated factory activity surveys from the US and China eased concerns over the global economy.
US stocks ended higher Monday, boosted by better-than-expected economic reports, momentarily allaying fears of flagging economic growth.
Investors were also hopeful for a resolution to the US-China trade conflict, with a Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He set to visit Washington later this week.
On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index showed that activity in the sector accelerated, coming in at a stronger-than-expected 55.3 in March versus a two-year low of 54.2% a month earlier. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in activity.
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