MARKETS ON WEDNESDAY: Sensex ends 352 pts lower as trade war fears escalate
All that happened in the markets on Wednesday
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Markets erased their morning gains to end lower taking cues from their key global counterparts that slipped on the back of increased fears of a full-scale global trade war.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 33,019, down 352 points while the broader Nifty50 index settled at 10,120, down 125 points.
On Wednesday, China condemned the United States as the Trump administration pushed ahead with plans to slap tariffs on about $50 billion of Chinese industrial and hi-tech products, and vowed imminent countermeasures in the escalating trade dispute.
The US government has unveiled a detailed breakdown of some 1,300 Chinese industrial, transport and medical goods that could be subject to 25 percent duties, ranging from light-emitting diodes to chemicals and machine parts.
(with Reuters inputs)
The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 33,019, down 352 points while the broader Nifty50 index settled at 10,120, down 125 points.
On Wednesday, China condemned the United States as the Trump administration pushed ahead with plans to slap tariffs on about $50 billion of Chinese industrial and hi-tech products, and vowed imminent countermeasures in the escalating trade dispute.
The US government has unveiled a detailed breakdown of some 1,300 Chinese industrial, transport and medical goods that could be subject to 25 percent duties, ranging from light-emitting diodes to chemicals and machine parts.
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed higher by 0.13 per cent, or 27.26 points, at 21,319.55 amid choppy trade. The broader Topix edged up by 0.14 per cent. Automakers were higher on the back of strong US auto sales reported overnight, with Toyota edging up by 0.13 per cent, while bank stocks came under pressure.
Investors are also awaiting decision on monetary policy by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank is expected to keep monetary policy steady at its April meeting but shift to a hawkish stance by the end of this year and raise interest rates early in 2019 as inflation pressures build
in other news, Rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be 100 per cent of the long-term average, a private weather forecasting agency Skymet said earlier in the day, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in the $2 trillion economy.
Investors are also awaiting decision on monetary policy by Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank is expected to keep monetary policy steady at its April meeting but shift to a hawkish stance by the end of this year and raise interest rates early in 2019 as inflation pressures build
in other news, Rainfall during the monsoon season is expected to be 100 per cent of the long-term average, a private weather forecasting agency Skymet said earlier in the day, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth in the $2 trillion economy.
(with Reuters inputs)
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Nifty Metal index falls 2.57%. Top losers:
| COMPANY | LATEST | PREV CLOSE |
LOSS( ) | LOSS(%) |
| JINDAL STEEL | 219.60 | 229.40 | -9.80 | -4.27 |
| S A I L | 72.30 | 74.95 | -2.65 | -3.54 |
| HINDALCO INDS. | 200.80 | 207.95 | -7.15 | -3.44 |
| TATA STEEL | 560.55 | 579.70 | -19.15 | -3.30 |
| VEDANTA | 274.30 | 283.20 | -8.90 | -3.14 |
3:38 PM
Sectoral Trend
3:35 PM
BSE Sensex: Tata Motors gains 3.5% while Tata Steel loses 3.5%
3:32 PM
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Market at close
The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 33,019, down 352 points while the broader Nifty50 index settled at 10,120, down 125 points.
3:15 PM
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V-Mart Retail hits new high; stock zooms 60% in two months post Q3 results
V-Mart Retail hit a new high of Rs 2,325, up 20% on the BSE in intra-day trade, in otherwise weak market. In past two months, post October-December quarter (Q3FY18) results, the stock zoomed 60% from Rs 1,450 on February 2, as compared to 6% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex.
During Q3FY18, V-Mart reported an increase in revenue from operations by 13% to Rs 3,680 million, EBITDA by 30% to Rs 640 million, and net profit by 27% to Rs 367 million over the corresponding period last year. Same store sales growth (SSG) for the quarter remained flat over a high base of 17% in Q3FY17. READ MORE
2:57 PM
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Tata Motors jumps after strong JLR India sales
Tata Motors rose 4.35% to Rs 358.30 on BSE on reports Jaguar Land Rover India reported strong sales in the year ended March 2018.
On the BSE, 12.56 lakh shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 5.08 lakh shares in the past two weeks. The stock had hit a high of Rs 363.45 and a low of Rs 346.10 so far during the day.
2:54 PM
Market Snapshot (Image source: NSE)
2:33 PM![]()
Metal index slips; SAIL, JSPL, top losers
| COMPANY | LATEST | PREV CLOSE |
LOSS() | LOSS(%) | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S A I L | 72.85 | 74.90 | -2.05 | -2.74 | 1252657 |
| JINDAL STEEL | 224.20 | 229.65 | -5.45 | -2.37 | 613389 |
| HINDALCO INDS. | 203.10 | 207.75 | -4.65 | -2.24 | 634428 |
| TATA STEEL | 567.60 | 579.50 | -11.90 | -2.05 | 943479 |
| NMDC | 116.30 | 118.70 | -2.40 | -2.02 | 228956 |
2:20 PM
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BSE launches arbitrage rate index in a S&P Dow Jones Indices joint venture
Asia Index, a joint venture between S&P Dow Jones Indices and BSE, has launched arbitrage rate index.
The S&P BSE Arbitrage Rate Index will equally weigh long positions in the Sensex and equivalent short positions in the futures contracts, Asia Index CEO Alka Banerjee said in a statement. READ MORE
2:01 PM![]()
Market Check
| S&P BSE Sensex | 33,083.58 |
 | -0.86% |
| Nifty 50 | 10,143.15 |
| -0.99% |
| S&P BSE 200 | 4,467.48 |
| -0.84% |
| Nifty 500 | 8,989.75 |
| -0.94% |
| S&P BSE Mid-Cap | 16,245.05 |
| -0.55% |
| S&P BSE Small-Cap | 17,500.84 |
| -0.72% |
1:45 PM
Shares of Vakrangee locked in lower circuit for the eight straight trading days, down 5% at Rs 190 on the BSE with no buyers were seen on the counter. At 12:44 pm; there were pending sell orders for a combined 12.34 million shares representing 1.1% of total equity of Vakrangee on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, the exchange data shows. READ MORE![]()
Vakrangee locked lower circuit for eight straight day; falls 34% in 8 days
Shares of Vakrangee locked in lower circuit for the eight straight trading days, down 5% at Rs 190 on the BSE with no buyers were seen on the counter. At 12:44 pm; there were pending sell orders for a combined 12.34 million shares representing 1.1% of total equity of Vakrangee on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, the exchange data shows. READ MORE
1:35 PM![]()
TOP BSE500 LOSERS
| COMPANY | LATEST | PREV CLOSE |
LOSS() | LOSS(%) | VOLUME |
| HEG | 2895.20 | 3191.65 | -296.45 | -9.29 | 211407 |
| GRAPHITE INDIA | 721.55 | 759.50 | -37.95 | -5.00 | 269934 |
| PHILLIPS CARBON | 1138.80 | 1198.70 | -59.90 | -5.00 | 73391 |
| VAKRANGEE | 189.65 | 199.60 | -9.95 | -4.98 | 15252 |
| BOMBAY BURMAH | 1229.95 | 1292.50 | -62.55 | -4.84 | 21338 |
1:29 PM
China condemned the United States on Wednesday as the Trump administration pushed ahead with plans to slap tariffs on about $50 billion of Chinese industrial and hi-tech products, and vowed imminent countermeasures in the escalating trade dispute. READ MORE![]()
China vows countermeasures as U.S. issues extensive tariff list
China condemned the United States on Wednesday as the Trump administration pushed ahead with plans to slap tariffs on about $50 billion of Chinese industrial and hi-tech products, and vowed imminent countermeasures in the escalating trade dispute. READ MORE
1:27 PM
Stock: Kansai Nerolac
(Source: HDFC Securities)
(Source: HDFC Securities)
1:25 PM![]()
Sector watch: Power
The thermal sector continued to witness severe coal shortage, with 28 plants facing sub-critical level of coal inventory (highest ever in past three years). The early onset of summer has further led to a spike in power demand, which is further increasing demand for coal and its high usage. With monsoon being below par in FY18, the water levels at key reservoirs are much lower on yoy basis, leading to lower hydro power generation. This is putting further pressure on the thermal segment, resulting in low coal inventory across stations and consequently rise in spot power prices (+22% yoy in Mar'18).
With the summer season yet to peak and insufficient rake availability for coal supply, we believe that the spot power prices will climb further, which would benefit idle and merchant players like JSW Energy, KSK Energy and Rattan India. Also, power traders like PTC India could benefit from this demand-supply mismatch in the coming quarters.
(Source: Emkay Global)
The thermal sector continued to witness severe coal shortage, with 28 plants facing sub-critical level of coal inventory (highest ever in past three years). The early onset of summer has further led to a spike in power demand, which is further increasing demand for coal and its high usage. With monsoon being below par in FY18, the water levels at key reservoirs are much lower on yoy basis, leading to lower hydro power generation. This is putting further pressure on the thermal segment, resulting in low coal inventory across stations and consequently rise in spot power prices (+22% yoy in Mar'18).
With the summer season yet to peak and insufficient rake availability for coal supply, we believe that the spot power prices will climb further, which would benefit idle and merchant players like JSW Energy, KSK Energy and Rattan India. Also, power traders like PTC India could benefit from this demand-supply mismatch in the coming quarters.
(Source: Emkay Global)
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First Published: Apr 04 2018 | 3:30 PM IST
