Pharma and cement stocks led losses as key benchmark indices witnessed a sudden slide during the last one hour or so of the trading session. Until about 14:30 IST, benchmark indices moved in a narrow range near the flat line. The barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, and the 50-unit CNX Nifty, both, hit their lowest level in almost a week as these two key benchmark indices extended intraday losses in late trade. The broad market depicted weakness. There were almost two losers against every gainer on BSE. The Sensex was provisionally off 230.44 points or 0.81% to 28,189.68. The BSE Mid-Cap index was off 1.42%. The BSE Small-Cap index was down 1.59%. The decline in both these indices was higher than Sensex's decline in percentage terms.
Shares of IT major Infosys jumped after the company raised its full year revenue growth guidance in dollar terms at the time of announcing its Q1 June 2015 results during market hours today, 21 July 2015. HDFC Bank dropped amid volatility after announcing Q1 results. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries tumbled after the company said in a business update that its various consolidation initiatives globally due to the acquisition of Ranbaxy Laboratories are likely to adversely impact the company's revenue and profits during the current financial year. Hindustan Unilever (HUL) dropped after the company reported muted growth in net profit in Q1 June 2015.
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 714.40 crore yesterday, 20 July 2015, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth a net Rs 848.76 crore yesterday, 20 July 2015, as per provisional data released by the stock exchanges.
In overseas stock markets, European stocks reversed their initial losses. Asian stocks edged higher on the tail of strong corporate earnings in the US and China's stabilizing markets. US stocks closed mildly higher yesterday, 20 July 2015, with the Nasdaq at another record, as investors digested earnings reports.
As per provisional figures, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 230.44 points or 0.81% to 28,189.68. The index fell 281.82 points at the day's low of 28,138.30 in late trade, its lowest level since 15 July 2015. The index gained 97.94 points at the day's high of 28,518.06 in morning trade.
The CNX Nifty was down 74 points or 0.86% at 8,529.45, as per provisional closing. The index hit a low of 8,517.90 in intraday trade, its lowest level since 15 July 2015. The index hit a high of 8,646.75 in intraday trade, its highest level since 17 April 2015.
The BSE Mid-Cap index was down 159.51 points or 1.42% at 11,090.59. The BSE Small-Cap index was down 186.52 points or 1.59% at 11,576.82. The decline in both these indices was higher than Sensex's decline in percentage terms.
The market breadth indicating the overall health of the market was quite weak. There were almost two losers against every gainer on BSE. 1,876 shares fell and 953 shares rose. A total of 101 shares were unchanged.
The total turnover on BSE amounted to Rs 3191 crore, higher than turnover of Rs 2775.95 crore registered during the previous trading session.
Shares of IT major Infosys jumped after the company raised its full year revenue growth guidance in dollar terms at the time of announcing its Q1 June 2015 results during market hours today, 21 July 2015. The stock jumped 11.29% at Rs 1,115. The stock hit a high of Rs 1,127.75 and a low of Rs 1,022.20 intraday. Infosys now expects its revenue to grow 7.2%-9.2% in dollar terms for the year ending 31 March 2016 (FY 2016). At the time of announcing Q4 March 2015 results in April 2015, Infosys had forecast 6.2% to 8.2% growth in the company's revenue in dollar terms for FY 2016.
Thanks to weakness of the rupee against the dollar, Infosys has raised full year revenue growth in rupee terms. Infosys now expects its revenue to grow 11.5%-13.5% in rupee terms for the year ending 31 March 2016 (FY 2016). At the time of announcing Q4 March 2015 results in April 2015, Infosys had forecast 8.4%-10.4% growth in the company's revenue in rupee terms for FY 2016. The revised guidance is based on rupee dollar exchange rate of 63.65. The previous guidance was based on rupee dollar exchange rate of 62.50.
The revenue growth guidance for FY 2016 has been kept unchanged at 10%-12% in constant currency terms.
Infosys' consolidated net profit fell 2.1% to Rs 3030 crore on 7% growth in revenue to Rs 14354 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q4 March 2015. The results are as per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Infosys' CFO Rajiv Bansal said that the company is operating within its stated margin band, balancing strategic investments and client focus with operational efficiencies. Pricing environment is competitive which the company is addressing through automation and improvement in productivity, Bansal said.
HDFC Bank dropped amid volatility after announcing Q1 results. The stock lost 1.89% at Rs 1,094.50. The stock hit a high of Rs 1,127.90 and a low of Rs 1,094.05 intraday. HDFC Bank's net profit rose 20.7% to Rs 2695.70 crore on 26.3% growth in total income to Rs 16503 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. The result was announced during market hours today, 21 July 2015.
The bank's net revenue (net interest income plus other income) rose 26% to Rs 8850.70 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. Net interest income rose 23.5% to Rs 6388.80 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. The net interest margin (NIM) stood at 4.3% in Q1 June 2015.
Other income (non-interest revenue) rose 33% to Rs 2461.90 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. The cost-to-income ratio in Q1 June 2015 was at 45.2% as against 45.3% in Q1 June 2014.
The bank's provisions and contingencies rose 50.78% to Rs 728 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014.
HDFC Bank's ratio of gross non-performing assets (NPAs) to gross advances stood at 0.95% as on 30 June 2015 as against 0.93% as on 31 March 2015 and 1.07% as on 30 June 2014. The ratio of net NPAs to net advances stood at 0.27% as on 30 June 2015 as against 0.25% as on 31 March 2015 and 0.32% as on 30 June 2014. Total restructured loans (including applications under process for restructuring) stood at 0.1% of gross advances as on 30 June 2015, as against 0.2% of gross advances as on 30 June 2014.
The bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stood at 15.7% as on 30 June 2015 as against 16.8% as on 31 March 2015 and 15.1% as on 30 June 2014. Tier-I CAR was at 12.8% as on 30 June 2015 compared to 11.1% as on 30 June 2014.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries tumbled after the company said in a business update that its various consolidation initiatives globally due to the acquisition of Ranbaxy Laboratories are likely to adversely impact the company's revenue and profits during the current financial year. The stock tumbled 15.03% at Rs 804.50. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries after market hours yesterday, 20 July 2015, said that following the acquisition of Ranbaxy, the company has embarked on various consolidation initiatives globally to drive future growth and profitability and to enhance long-term shareholder value. However, these measures are likely to adversely impact the overall revenues and profits of the company for year ending 31 March 2016 (FY 2016), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said. Consolidated revenue is expected to remain flat or show a decline in FY 2016, the company said. Consolidated profit may also be adversely impacted due to certain expenses/charges arising out of integration as well as remedial actions. These initiatives will help the company revert to a more sustainable growth trajectory post FY 2016, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) dropped after the company reported muted growth in net profit in Q1 June 2015. The stock lost 2.06% at Rs 894. The stock hit a high of Rs 917 and a low of Rs 872.55 intraday. HUL's net profit rose 0.21% to Rs 1059.14 crore on 3.72% growth in total income to Rs 8213.74 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. The result was announced during market hours today, 21 July 2015. In a statement, HUL said that the company's profit after tax before exceptional items rose 3% to Rs 1053 crore Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014.
HUL's domestic consumer business registered a growth of 5% in Q1 June 2015, with 6% underlying volume growth. The growth in the quarter was impacted by the phasing out of excise duty incentives and price de-growth, as the benefit of lower commodity costs was passed on to consumers, HUL said.
Commenting on the company's first quarter results, Harish Manwani, Chairman, HUL, said that in a subdued market environment, the business delivered another quarter of healthy volume led growth and strong improvement in operating margin. With the near term outlook largely dependent on pickup in rural markets and commodity costs expected to remain benign with little or no price growth across select categories, the company's focus will be to drive market development and simultaneously deliver cost efficiencies to sustain profitable volume led growth.
Asian Paints edged lower in volatile trade after announcing strong Q1 June 2015 results. The stock was off 4.24% at Rs 815.80. The stock hit high of Rs 869 and low of Rs 812 intraday. Asian Paints' net profit rose 38.52% to Rs 427.81 crore crore on 7.85% growth total income to Rs 3014.36 crore in Q1 June 2015 over Q1 June 2014. The result was announced during market hours.
Separately, Asian Paints said that as part of the company's plan to consolidate its investments in its overseas subsidiaries, Asian Paints (International), Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company has transferred its entire holding of 89.78% held by it in its subsidiary - Asian Paints Bangladesh Limited, Bangladesh to its wholly owned subsidiary, Berger International Limited, Singapore.
K.B.S. Anand, Managing Director & CEO, Asian Paints said that no significant improvement in demand conditions was witnessed in the decorative coatings business in India in Q1 June 2015. Lower raw material prices aided gross margins of the business. The growth in the Industrial coatings JV (AP-PPG) was led by a good demand in Industrial Liquid Paints and Powder coatings segment, K.B.S. Anand said. The Automotive coatings JV (PPG-AP) witnessed subdued demand conditions both in the General Industrial as well as Auto OEM segment. The Auto Refinish segment registered decent growth. The international business reported satisfactory performance aided by contribution from the units in Middle East and in Ethiopia, , he said. In the Home Improvement Business category, the Kitchen (Sleek) and Bath (ESS ESS) businesses has been impacted by subdued demand conditions, he added.
Meanwhile, the government is looking forward to push through key bills and get approval for the recently-promulgated ordinances in the monsoon session of the Parliament which began today, 21 July 2015. The contentious Land Acquisition Bill remains stuck in Parliament due to stiff opposition. Meanwhile, a Rajya Sabha Select Committee has reportedly adopted a report endorsing majority provisions of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill after the Centre agreed to compensate states for revenue loss for 5 years even as Congress filed a dissent note. GST, touted as the single biggest indirect taxation reforms since independence, will simplify and harmonise the indirect tax regime in the country. Central taxes like Central Excise Duty, Additional Excise Duties, Service Tax, Additional Customs Duty (CVD) and Special Additional Duty of Customs (SAD), etc. will be subsumed in GST. At the state level, taxes like VAT/Sales Tax, Central Sales Tax, Entertainment Tax, Octroi and Entry Tax, Purchase Tax and Luxury Tax, etc. would be subsumed in GST.
Meanwhile, India's weather office, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said in its daily monsoon update issued yesterday, 20 July 2015, that the Southwest Monsoon was vigorous over West Madhya Pradesh and active over Gangetic West Bengal, East Rajasthan, Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during 24 hours ending until 8:30 IST.
For the country as a whole, cumulative rainfall during this year's monsoon season was 7% below the Long Period Average (LPA) until 20 July 2015. Region wise, the rainfall was 15% below the LPA in Central India, 12% below the LPA in South Peninsula, 6% below the LPA in East & Northeast India and 9% above the LPA in Northwest India until 20 July 2015.
The quantum of and the spatial distribution of rainfall this month holds key, with July being a crucial month for the sowing of Kharif crops. The June-September southwest monsoon is critical for the country's agriculture because a considerable part of the country's farmland is dependent on the rains for irrigation.
In overseas stock markets, European stocks edged higher today, 21 July 2015. Key indices in Germany and France were up 0.03% to 0.09%. In UK, the FTSE 100 was off 0.05%.
Greece reportedly repaid the roughly 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) it owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday, 20 July 2015. The country is paying its bills using a 7.16 billion euro bridging loan secured last week after it agreed to a series of harsh reforms. The measures, which have to be put into law, should result in the country receiving its third bailout.
Asian stocks edged higher today, 21 July 2015, on the tail of strong corporate earnings in the US and China's stabilizing markets. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite index rose 0.66%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index was up 0.52%. In other Asian markets, key benchmark indices in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea were up 0.02% to 0.93%. Indonesian stock market was shut for a holiday.
Several Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members said the impact of the bank's massive stimulus might be fading, according to minutes of its June meeting released yesterday, 20 July 2015. The nine-member board agreed underlying inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, would continue to improve in the long term, the minutes showed.
US stocks closed mildly higher yesterday, 20 July 2015, with the Nasdaq at another record, as investors digested earnings reports.
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