CLOSING BELL: Among sectors, the Nifty Metal index fell 2.2 per cent, followed by the Nifty IT index (down 0.6 per cent), and the Nifty Bank index (down 0.3 per cent)

Sensex snaps 5-day winning run, dips 335pts; Vi jumps 20%, Adani Ports 8.5%

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			<strong>Stock market highlights: </strong>Weak global cues, coupled with profit booking in metal and financial stocks, weighed on the benchmark indices, forcing them to snap their 5-day winning streak. The S&P BSE Sensex settled 335 points, or 0.55 per cent, lower at 60,507 levels, while the Nifty50 closed at 17,765, losing 89 points or 0.5 per cent.&nbsp;</div>
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			Divis Labs, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, Eicher Motors, Infosys, Adani Enterprises, HDFC Life, ICICI Bank, M&M, Ultratech Cement, Tata Motors, and RIL were the top large-cap laggards, down up to 3.6 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On the contrary, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, BPCL, Power Grid, Cipla, ITC, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Finance, and Apollo Hospitals were the lead winners, up between 1 per cent and 8.45 per cent.&nbsp;</div>
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			Meanwhile, the broader markets outran their frontline peers as the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.75 per cent and 0.49 per cent, respectively.</div>
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			Among sectors, the Nifty Metal index fell 2.2 per cent, followed by the Nifty IT index (down 0.6 per cent), and the Nifty Bank index (down 0.3 per cent).&nbsp;</div>
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Airtel's Q3 revenue may rise 20% YoY; Vi could face 6 mn subscriber exits

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Patanjali Foods jumps 3% after over 20% fall in 8 trading sessions

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ITC hits new high on strong Q3 results; stock up 13% in a week

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Adani prepays loans worth $1.11 bn, releases pledged shares in 3 firms

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Adani Ports rises for second straight day; stock up 26% from Monday's low

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BSE 500:: P&G Healthcare, Rossari Biotech, Voda Idea among volume shockers

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Market Check:: Sensex off day's low, down 300 points

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Adani Transmission down 10 per cent was the top loser among the BSE 500 stocks. Privi Speciality, MCX India, Adani Power and Adani Wilmar down 5 - 7 each were the other major losers so far on Monday. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/stocks/market-statistics/bse/top-losers?indices=21552" target="_blank"><strong>VIEW MORE</strong></a><br />
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Indian banks' NIM to contract in FY24 as deposit costs rises: Fitch

Indian banks&#39; net interest margin (NIM) will be under pressure in the next financial year ending March 2024 (FY24) as they increase deposit rates to get funds for supporting high loan growth, said Fitch Ratings on Monday. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/indian-banks-nim-to-contract-in-fy24-as-deposit-costs-rises-fitch-123020600486_1.html?1675668988" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Earnings Alert: Tamilnadu Petroproducts Q3 net dips 46%; stock down 1%

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BSE 500:: Voda Idea, Indus Towers, Paytm among top gainers

Vodafone Idea up over 22 per cent was the top gainer among the BSE 500 stocks so far on Monday. It was followed by Indus Towers, P&amp;G Healthcare, M&amp;M Financial Services and Zydus Lifescience, up 8 - 14 per cent each. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/stocks/market-statistics/bse/top-gainers?indices=21552" target="_blank"><strong>VIEW MORE</strong></a><br />
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Auto sales up 14% in Jan, helped by festive season, rural demand: FADA

Automobile retail sales grew 14 per cent in January year-on -year as festivals, weddings and more money in the rural economy helped demand, said an industry association on Monday. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/automobile/auto-sales-up-14-in-jan-helped-by-festive-season-rural-demand-fada-123020600430_1.html?1675668338" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Easy Trip Planners climbs 3% after net profit rises 4.1% YoY in Q3

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Patanjali Foods recovers 10% from low after over 20% fall in 8 trading days

In past one month, the stock was down 20 per cent after the government decided to discontinue import of crude soybean oil under tariff rate quota (TRQ). <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/patanjali-foods-recovers-10-from-low-after-over-20-fall-in-8-trading-days-123020600476_1.html?1675667511" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Sebi seeks beneficial ownership details of foreign investors from banks

Foreign investors offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 288.52 billion ($3.51 billion) in January, data showed. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/sebi-seeks-beneficial-ownership-details-of-foreign-investors-says-report-123020600446_1.html?1675667077" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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RBI Preview :: 'RBI can be the first one to stop hiking them'

We believe that RBI will go slow with the rate hikes now since inflation is at 5.72% below the upper tolerance limit of 6%. The US Fed has also slowed its pace of interest rate hikes with a 25 bps hike recently. With a benign outlook on global inflation central banks across the world have now reduced their pace of rate hikes. RBI was amongst the first central banks to hike interest rate to tame inflation can probably be the first one to stop hiking them too. We believe that RBI will hike rates by another 25 bps in February meeting. This will push the rates to a seven year high of 6.5%. RBI will go with a wait and watch approach after this meeting and slowly shift focus on growth.<br />
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IndiGo Q3: Focus on international destinations lifts outlook, say analysts

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Q3 Preview: Airtel's Q3 revenue may rise 19.7% YoY; Vi could face 6 mn subscriber exits

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P&G Health soars 15% after PAT jumps 71% YoY in December quarter results

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	Shares of Procter &amp; Gamble (P&amp;G) Health rallied 15 per cent to Rs 4,721.2 per share in Monday&rsquo;s intra-day trade, after the company reported 71 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 76.80 crore in the December quarter (Q2FY23). Higher PAT growth was supported by improved margin through portfolio premiumisation, healthy mix and optimization of expenses. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/p-g-health-surges-15-on-robust-performance-in-december-quarter-123020600351_1.html?1675663276" target="_blank"><strong>READ</strong><br />
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Opinion :: Billionaire Gautam Adani's bonds are a soft target with hard assets

To bondholders, there&rsquo;s a symbolism in the beleaguered billionaire&rsquo;s Jan. 31 photo-op with the Israeli prime minister. The ambition that had propelled his odyssey from the Gulf of Kutch 25 years earlier was intact as he stood on the edges of the Mediterranean. But did he still have the ability to keep it all together? <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/billionaire-gautam-adani-s-bonds-are-a-soft-target-with-hard-assets-123020600090_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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M&M Financial hits highest level since Mar 2020, soars 10% post Q3 results

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	Shares of Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Financial Services (Mahindra Finance) hit over two-year high of Rs 267.30 on the BSE in Monday&rsquo;s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes after the company reported healthy earnings for December quarter (Q3FY23). The performance during Q3 was characterized by further improvement in asset quality coupled with healthy growth in disbursements and asset book, the company said. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/m-m-financial-hits-highest-level-since-mar-2020-soars-10-post-q3-results-123020600293_1.html?1675659586" target="_blank"><strong>READ</strong></a><br />
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The scathing attack launched by Hindenburg Research on Adani group has dampened sentiment across the banking pack as the group&#39;s Rs 2.1-trillion debt triggered repayment concerns among investors. Though analysts believe the sell-off in bank stocks is overdone since exposure of Indian banks to Adani group remains contained. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/sell-off-in-bank-stks-amid-adani-fiasco-provides-good-entry-point-analysts-123020600244_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ</strong><br />
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ITC gains 2% to hit a new high on strong Q3 results; stock up 13% in a week

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	Shares of ITC gained 2 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 388.20 per share in Monday&rsquo;s intra-day trade, after the tobacco-to-hotels major reported 23.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to Rs 5,007 crore in the December quarter (Q3FY23) from Rs 4,057 crore, in the same quarter last year. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/itc-hits-new-high-in-weak-market-on-strong-q3-earnings-surges-13-in-1-wk-123020600237_1.html?1675657880" target="_blank"><strong>READ</strong></a></div>
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Paytm soars 5% on narrowing Q3 loss to Rs 392 crore

The company had posted a net loss of Rs 778.4 crore in the same period a year ago.&nbsp;

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DCB Bank jumps 5% as RBI allows DSP MF to raise stake in bank to 10%

The RBI has granted approval to DSP Investment Managers (DSPIM) to raise its stake to 9.99 per cent in the bank through the schemes of DSP Mutual Fund. The approval is valid for a period of one year that is up to February 2, 2024. Currently, DSP MF holds 4.23 per cent in the bank.

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Axis Bank gains around 2% on clarifying exposure to Adani group

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	The total outstanding of net advances to Adani Group is 0.94% as of December 2022. &quot;We remain comfortable with our exposure to Adani Group,&quot; it says.&nbsp;</div>

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Adani Ports sole gainer among group stocks

Adani Power, Adani Wilmar, Adani Green, Adani Transmission were locked in their respective lower circuits. Adani Enterprises was down around 5 per cent.&nbsp;

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P&G Health surges 12% as Q3 PAT rises 71% YoY

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Equity conversion nod for Vi drives Indus Towers 12% higher

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M&M Finance rallies over 7% despite 30% YoY fall in Q3 profit

The NBFC posted a 30 per cent YoY fall in its standalone profit to Rs 629 crore for Q3 due to high base in the year-ago period. Net interest income rose 7 per cent YoY to Rs 1,650 crore with the loan book increasing by 21 per cent to Rs 77,344 crore. Revenue rose 14 per cent YoY while loan disbursement grew 80% YoY to Rs&nbsp;of Rs 14,467 crore.&nbsp;

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SBI erases opening gains despite strong Q3 result

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ITC gains over 1% as Q3 nos beat estimates

The company posted a 21% YoY rise in PAT to Rs&nbsp;5,031 crore, while its revenue rose 2.3% to Rs 16,225 crore.

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Vodafone Idea zooms 10% on govt nod to convert dues into equity

The government will now hold 33 per cent stake in the company, being the largest shareholder.&nbsp;

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IT, Metal indices top sectoral losers; PSB pocket firm

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Mid and smallcap indices hold well against market weakness

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Adani Ent, Divi's Lab, SBI Life top Nifty drags

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HEATMAP: ITC, SBI lead Sensex gains on Q3 cheer; IT stocks decline

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OPENING BELL: Nifty slides 50 pts to 17,800 level

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Rupee Opening :: INR opens 58 paise weaker against USD

&gt;&gt; Rupee opens at 82.41/$ vs Friday&#39;s close of 81.83/$<br />
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Watch :: Will a dovish RBI bolster investor sentiments this week?

Street Signs: The VIX vaporub for markets

&quot;From a volatility perspective, the post-Budget Indian VIX has declined considerably below 15, notwithstanding large index moves. We believe the Nifty is trying to form some base near 17,500 levels. Since most results from index heavyweights are out, along with crucial events, markets are likely to stabilise near current levels. Further acceleration is likely if the Nifty sustains above the 17,800 mark,&quot; said a note by ICICIdirect. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/street-signs-the-vix-vaporub-for-mkts-budget-let-down-for-midhani-more-123020500561_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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Equity conversion may be Vi's near-term helpline

To achieve operating profit the company will have to expand its customer base, raise tariffs which could translate to higher market share and average revenues per user. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/equity-conversion-may-offer-near-term-support-for-vodafone-idea-stock-123020500327_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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BS Poll :: Repo rate may go up 25 bps before a pause

The Reserve Bank of India&rsquo;s (RBI&rsquo;s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to announce a 25-basis-point (bp) increase in the repo rate on Wednesday, in a bid to bring inflation closer to the central bank&rsquo;s target of 4 per cent, according to economic experts. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mpc-seen-raising-repo-rate-by-25-bps-next-week-business-standard-poll-123020500576_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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ALERT :: Standard Chartered stops accepting Adani Group's bonds, says report

&gt;&gt; According to <em>The Economic Times</em>, Standard Chartered has stopped accepting Adani Group firm bonds as collateral on margin loans.<br />
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&gt;&gt; The lender has asked its clients to top up their collateral for any shortfall.<br />
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&gt;&gt; The move comes after Credit Suisse, and Citigroup&#39;s wealth unit took similar decisons last week.

Stocks to Watch: SBI, Vodafone Idea, Paytm, ITC, IndiGo

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	<strong>SBI: </strong>India&#39;s biggest government-owned lender, State Bank of India (SBI), reported a 68.5 per cent year-on-year surge in net profit for the October-December quarter of financial year 2023 (Q3FY23). The bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 14,205 crore in Q3FY23, its highest ever in a quarter, as against a net profit of Rs 8,432 crore in Q3FY22.</div>
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	<strong>Vodafone Idea: </strong>The Centre on Friday approved the conversion of the telco&rsquo;s dues linked to interest on spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) worth Rs 16,133 crore into equity. With this, the government will have a 33 per cent stake, making it the biggest shareholder in the financially-stressed telecom. This has removed an overhang on the company while large fund infusion from promoters/investors will be crucial to repay near-term dues and sustain investments<a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/stocks-to-watch-today-sbi-vodafone-idea-paytm-itc-indigo-dcb-bank-marico-tata-power-123020600095_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>. READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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