Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

• Sensex: Dropped 109 points (-0.14%) to close at 78,139.01.

• Nifty: Flat, slipping just 0.10 points to settle at 23,644.80.

• Sectoral Performance:

  • Gainers: Oil & Gas (+1.06%), Pharma (+0.74%), PSU Bank (+0.73%), and Metal (+0.47%).

  • Other Sectors: FMCG and Auto are also closed in green.

  • Losers: IT and Realty stocks dragged the market lower.

💸 Market Transactions:

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-4,645.22 crore (Net Sellers)

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹4,546.73 crore (Net Buyers)

FIIs continued their heavy outflows, overshadowing the buying by DIIs.

1. Year-End Consolidation:

   • The markets remained under consolidation pressure, reflecting caution amid negative global cues and ongoing FII outflows.

2. Key Drags:

   • Weakness in IT stocks and concerns over a strengthening dollar index and rising crude prices added pressure.

3. Focus on Domestic Triggers:

   • Moving forward, the focus will shift to Q3 results and the upcoming Union Budget, which could offer clarity on potential growth and earnings recovery.

• What Are FII Outflows?

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are entities that invest in a country's markets from outside.

  • FII Outflows occur when these investors withdraw funds, often due to global uncertainties, local economic concerns, or currency risks. This can lead to market pressure and impact sentiment, as seen in recent sessions.

Key Stock Movements and News

• Top Gainers:

  • Bharat Electronics, ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent (+2-3%).

  • Coal India, ITC, and Tata Consumer also gained.

• Top Losers:

  • Adani Enterprises, Tech Mahindra (-2-2.5%).

  • TCS, Infosys, SBI Life, and ICICI Bank followed.

1. Unimech Aerospace:

   • Shares made a stellar debut, listing at ₹1,460, an 85.99% premium over the issue price of ₹785.

2. Easy Trip Planners:

   • Shares fell 10% following reports of promoter Nishant Pitti planning to offload his remaining 14% stake.

3. Tata Chemicals & GHCL:

   • Shares gained up to 6% after the government announced a minimum import price for soda ash.

4. Shrimp Stocks:

   • Avanti Feeds and Apex Frozen Foods soared as Incred predicted a strong industry comeback.

5. RVNL:

   • Shares surged 8% after winning two projects worth ₹541 crore.

6. Adani Wilmar:

   • Shares dropped 7% following Adani’s exit from the FMCG business.

7. Lupin:

   • Acquired Huminsulin from Eli Lilly, strengthening its diabetes care portfolio.

1. Unimech Aerospace: Strong IPO debut signals robust investor interest.

2. RVNL: Positive momentum after securing new projects worth ₹541 crore.

3. Shrimp Stocks: Avanti Feeds and Apex Frozen Foods are on the rise, backed by industry optimism.

4. Lupin: The acquisition of Huminsulin could enhance its position in the diabetes care market.

5. Adani Wilmar: Watch for recovery after recent weakness post-Adani’s exit from FMCG.

On the year's final trading day, markets remained subdued, with the Sensex and Nifty closing flat amid ongoing consolidation and selling pressure in IT stocks. Positive performances from sectors like Oil & Gas, Pharma, and PSU Banks were overshadowed by concerns around FII outflows and global uncertainties. Stocks like Unimech Aerospace, RVNL, and Lupin provided pockets of opportunity, while Adani Wilmar and Easy Trip Planners faced selling pressure. Domestic triggers could drive sentiment in the new year as the focus shifts to Q3 results and the Union Budget.

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