Stock market update on Wednesday, April 24: In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index advanced nearly 1 per cent to hit a fresh record high of 46,912.
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Stock market LIVE updates on April 24, 2024: Benchmark indices were trading in a rangebound manner on Wednesday backed by upbeat cues from global peers.
The S&P BSE Sensex was up 300 points, holding on to 74,000-mark, while the NSE Nifty 50 was up over 90 points at 22,459.80.
JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Sun Pharma are among the top gainers on 30-share Sensex. Hindustan Unilever and Axis Bank traded on a flat note ahead of Q4 earnings today.
In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index was off highs after advancing nearly 1 per cent to hit a fresh record high of 46,912.
Among sectors, the Nifty Metal was up over 2 per cent while Healthcare was up over 1 per cent.
1:03 PM
Puravankara locked at 5% upper circuit on securing redevelopment project
In an exchange filing, Puravankara said, “We write to inform you that the company has been unanimously selected as the preferred developer for redeveloping a residential housing society in Pali Hill, Mumbai.” READ MORE

12:44 PM
Cyient DLM stock surges 13% on strong Q4 show; upbeat FY25 outlook
The management is targeting a 30 per cent revenue CAGR over the next three years with an improving margin trajectory. Cyient DLM’s RoCE is likely to reach 15 per cent in a couple of years and ~25 per cent over the next five years. The management is expecting an order win in Q1FY25, which will significantly increase the order backlog. The orders will be from existing as well as new logos added during FY24. READ MORE

12:30 PM
March Quarter Results :: Chennai Petroleum posts Q4 PAT of Rs 610 crore
>> PAT was Rs 360 crore QoQ
>> Ebitda stands at Rs 1,041 crore vs Rs 680 crore QoQ
>> Ebitda margin at 5% vs 3.3% QoQ

12:20 PM
Strong signal for telecom sector after successful Vodafone Idea FPO
VIL intends to raise around Rs 25,000 crore from the market. If it can utilise the funds to roll out 5G and strengthen its 4G presence (around Rs 12,700 crore is allotted to network capex), the threat of India’s telecom services market turning into a duopoly recedes. Among the other private telecom service providers, Reliance Jio (Jio) did well in FY24 with results in line with consensus, while Bharti Airtel is also estimated to do well (first three quarters have been good). READ MORE

12:05 PM
5 Smallcap stocks that will help you mint money in markets on April 24
The S&P BSE Sensex has surged 3.1 per cent or 2,244 points from its low of 71,816 touched last week. Its counterpart, the NSE Nifty 50 index has rallied 670 points from its low. Both the indices are around 1.5 per cent shy from their respective all-time highs. READ MORE

11:50 AM
RIL to boost homegrown Wyzr brand in Indian consumer electronics market
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of the conglomerate, plans to expand the product range to include televisions, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, small appliances, and LED bulbs. The company aims to develop and design these products internally, seeking to establish a homegrown brand in a market predominantly controlled by foreign labels. READ MORE

11:37 AM
Is the worst over for microcap, smallcap, midcap stocks? What analysts say
The smallcap index is trading higher for the third straight day and gained 3.3 per cent during the period. The index has surpassed its previous high of 46,821.39 touched on February 7. The smallcap index has recovered 15 per cent from its low of 40,641.67 hit on March 13. READ MORE

11:19 AM
Zydus Life stock sheds 5% as USFDA issues 10 observations for Vadodara unit
“The USFDA conducted an inspection at the Injectable Manufacturing site situated at Jarod, near Vadodara, between April 15 and April 23, 2024. The inspection was closed with 10 observations,” the company said in an exchange filing. READ MORE

11:05 AM
Global investors sell Unilever India stock as sales growth falters
Investors have sold Hindustan Unilever and its consumer-giant peers as they found it hard to justify the expensive valuations of the companies amid faltering sales growth. The firm has been facing competition from new-age brands, while lower agricultural yields have sapped demand among its rural customer base. READ MORE

10:51 AM
ALERT :: Welspun Corp receives binding LoA for export of line pipes from India
The contract, valued at Rs 611 crore is for supply of LSAW Pipes, Coating and Bends in Latin America.

10:35 AM
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance slips 7% on disappointing Q4 results
The net premium income of the insurer increased to Rs 2,549.84 crore, rising 9.89 per cent Y-o-Y over Rs 2,320.35 crore in Q4FY23. The Annualised Premium Equivalent (APE) of the company rose 9.54 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 3,615 crore from Rs 3,300 crore in Q4FY23. READ MORE

10:25 AM
Market Check :: Sensex at day’s high

10:12 AM
ALERT :: USFDA issues 10 observations for Zydus Life’s Vadodara unit
The USFDA conducted an inspection at the Injectable Manufacturing site situated at Jarod, near Vadodara.
The inspection was conducted from April 15 to April 23, 2024.
The inspection closed with 10 observations. The company will closely work with the USFDA to address and respond to the observations in an expeditious manner.

9:59 AM
Comment :: Here’s why it makes sense to stay invested in markets during this volatility
The ability of bull markets to climb all walls of worries is being demonstrated by the ongoing bull market, which has shrugged off all headwinds, be it geopolitical or economic.
The Middle East tensions had only a temporary impact on the market. The scaling down of rate cuts by the Fed from six at the beginning of this year to three or perhaps two or even lower also has not impacted the bull run. And, the indication from the sharp decline in the volatility index VIX by around 20% to 10.2 is that the downside risk to the market is low.
So it makes sense to remain invested in this market and to continue investing by buying the dips. Since the US 10-year bond yield continues to remain above 4.6% FIIs will remain sellers putting pressure on largecaps like leading private sector banks. For long-term investors, this segment is a buying opportunity.
Views by: V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
9:48 AM
Puravankara gains 5% on appointment as developer for Mumbai’s Pali Hill redevelopment project
Real estate developer, Puravankara, has been appointed as developer for Mumbai’s Pali Hill redevelopment project.
The project has a cumulative estimated development potential of 4.10 lakh sq ft carpet area, with over 2.15 lakh sq ft available for sale, and a potential Gross Development Value (GDV) of over Rs 2,000 crore, the company said.

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First Published: Apr 24 2024 | 7:49 AM IST