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Market Pulse: Key triggers to watch ahead of the July 3 trading session
Market Pulse July 3: Global cues remain supportive as US stocks traded higher after weaker-than-expected jobs data reinforced hopes of a prolonged pause in Federal Reserve rate hikes. Domestically, investors will track Adani Enterprises’ ₹10,000-crore QIP launch and developments in energy markets after the government ruled out an immediate fuel price cut. Technically, Nifty’s close above its 100-day moving average has improved sentiment, with analysts seeing scope for a move towards 24,300-24,500, while 24,000 remains a key support level.
Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Torrent Power, IIFL Finance among shares in focus today; check list here
Stock market today: On Thursday, the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty 50 gained 34.35 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 24,056.00
PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares
Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh crore in loans. The approved share swap ratio is 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. This consolidation aims to boost operational efficiency and bolster the balance sheet, positioning the combined entity to significantly fund India's energy transition and infrastructure growth.
PFC, REC boards approve merger scheme, share exchange ratio at 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares
Power Finance Corporation and REC Ltd boards have greenlit their merger, creating India's largest power financier with over Rs 11 lakh crore in loans. The approved share swap ratio is 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares. This consolidation aims to boost operational efficiency and bolster the balance sheet, positioning the combined entity to significantly fund India's energy transition and infrastructure growth.
Benchmarks hold their ground despite late profit booking
The benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Thursday, extending gains for a second straight session. The Nifty climbed to a more than one-month high of 24,261.60 around noon, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying in auto and FMCG stocks. However, profit booking in the second half erased most of the intraday gains, while weakness in metal, IT, oil & gas and energy stocks capped the upside. The Nifty still managed to close above the 24,000 mark. Broader markets underperformed, with the midcap and smallcap indices ending in the red.
Sensex closes 109 points higher, Nifty above 24,050; IndiGo, M&M among top gainers
Indian stock markets closed with modest gains on Sensex monthly expiry day, as both indices erased significant intraday advances. Sensex added 109 points to 77,100.47, and Nifty 50 climbed 34 points to 24,056. Strong performances from IndiGo, M&M, and Maruti Suzuki bolstered the gains, while Power Grid shares saw notable declines. The broader market, however, dipped into the red.
Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty tops 24,100 on cooling crude and FII support
Domestic equities advanced on Monday as cooling oil prices and fresh FII inflows fuelled risk appetite. Buying in heavyweight Reliance Industries and healthcare counters propelled the Nifty past the 24,100 level. The gains were partly offset by weakness in consumer durables and FMCG stocks.
Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty tops 24,100: 5 key drivers behind the market rally
Sensex rose 291 to 77094, Nifty gained 90 to 24102, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Infosys, with IT and pharma stocks like Cipla outperforming
Ambani-backed robot startup seeks $100 million to take on China
Reliance-backed robotics startup Addverb Technologies is looking to raise over $100 million to fund expansion into humanoid robots, AI and advanced automation. The company, which generates half its revenue overseas, targets a spot among the world's top 10 robotics firms within five years.
Adani Energy Solutions to acquire IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a leading smart metering company
Adani Energy Solutions has executed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement (SPSA) to acquire a 100% equity stake in IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a leading smart metering JV between National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The proposed acquisition will strengthen AESL's position as India's largest smart metering platform with over 4.7+ crore smart meters.
Rajesh Exports founder denies fund diversion in ACC Energy, says SEBI misread accounting entries
Rajesh Exports Chairman Rajesh Mehta refutes SEBI's fund diversion claims. He states accounting entries were misunderstood. The company faces potential removal from the Rs 18,100 crore ACC Production-Linked Incentive scheme. SEBI's order flagged a circular fund-routing scheme. The company's participation in the battery manufacturing programme is under review.
Top Gainers & Losers on June 4: Physicswallah, Anant Raj, Force Motors, Hitachi Energy, Voltas among top gainers
The Nifty 50 and Sensex closed 0.14% and 0.03% higher at 23,396 and 74,368, respectively. The broader market, however, outperformed the benchmark indices, with both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.43% and 0.52%, respectively.