Mumbai: Indian stock markets witnessed a cautious trend ahead of India and US inflation data due to be released this week and unrest in the Middle East following the fall of the Syrian government. Benchmark indices remained range-bound after last week’s rally and closed with losses on the first day of the week, while mid-caps and small-caps performed relatively well. Auto, FMCG, PSU bank and pharma stocks declined. There was attraction in metals and capital goods. After China’s announcement of adopting liberal monetary policy in 2025, the attitude of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) towards India will be worth watching. The benchmark BSE Sensex ranged between a high of 81783.28 and a low of 81411.55, finally falling 200.66 points to close at 81508.46, while the Nifty 05 index bounced between a high of 24705.00 and a low of 24580.05, finally falling 58.80. Was closed at 24619.00. However, BSE midcap index closed 152.10 points higher at 47821.82 points and smallcap index closed 262.90 points higher at 57313.61 points. Market cap remained positive on BSE. 2257 shares rose while 1822 fell. Prices of 161 shares remained unchanged.
Nifty FMCG index down 1283 points: Selling in Marico, Tata Consumer, ITC
Shares of most fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies declined after Godrej Consumer Products issued a statement that the business outlook for the third quarter of the current financial year was weak. Godrej’s statement was considered a sign of recession in the entire industry. Godrej Consumer fell by Rs 8.70 per cent or Rs 107.60 to Rs 1127.85, Tata Consumer fell by Rs 40.50 to Rs 933.95, Merico fell by Rs 25.90 to Rs 607.75, Dabur India fell by Rs 16.95 to Rs 506.85, Balrampur Sugar fell by Rs 8.10 to Rs. 575.85, ITC fell by Rs 6.20 to close at Rs 464.95. Except Radico Khaitan, all the stocks of Nifty FMCG index closed with losses.
Auto stocks under pressure after mixed November sales data: Tata Motors down more than two percent
Auto stocks remained under pressure due to mixed vehicle sales data as well as high inventory levels in late November. Two-wheeler sales have seen growth, but less than expected, while off-road vehicle sales have declined, impacting the share prices of companies. Apart from this, high levels of inventory are also causing concern in the industry. Tata Motors 800 slipped Rs 18.05 to Rs 798.75 on NSE. Ashok Leyland fell by Rs 3.52 to Rs 228.66, TVS Motor fell by Rs 32.70 to Rs 2488.85, Motherson fell by Rs 3.58 to Rs 166.81. Apollo Tires rose by Rs 7.30 to Rs 549.10, Exide Ind. 4.30 up and closed at Rs 467.00.
Mixed flows in pharma stocks: Natco, JB Chemicals, Granules, Dr Reddy’s rose
Shares of Divis Labs, Piramal Pharma fell due to uncertainty over Biosecure Act in America. The SADR Act is expected to limit the influence of Chinese companies in the US biotech industry and help Indian companies increase their presence, but the US is reportedly taking a hostile stance towards Chinese companies by excluding the BioSecure Act from a major defense bill. Used to be. Here were the share prices of some companies on NSE: Piramal Pharma fell by Rs 11.45 to Rs 255.60, Divis Labs fell by Rs 171.10 to Rs 5959.65, Biocon fell by Rs 10.45 to Rs 369.60, Zydus Life fell by Rs 12.65 to Rs 982.45 and Laurus fell by Rs 17.85. Closed at Rs 571.90. While Netco Pharma rose by Rs 35.95 to Rs 1485.85, JB Chemicals rose by Rs 18.70 to Rs 1782.65, Granules India rose by Rs 4.45 to Rs 580.10, Dr. Reddy’s shares closed at Rs 1255.15 with a rise of Rs 1.45.
Metal stocks rise on strong trend: Jindal Steel, SAIL, Tata Steel, Nelco attract
Metal stocks are seeing strength following the government’s focus on the development of the infrastructure sector. Infrastructural development in the country is again gaining momentum and metal stocks are on the rise on hopes of higher allocations in the budget in the next financial year. Jindal Steel closed up by Rs 18.10 at Rs 967.20, SAIL up by Rs 2.24 at Rs 126.13, Hind Copper up by Rs 4.70 at Rs 292.50, NMDC closed up by Rs 2.87 at Rs 241.53, Tata Steel closed up by Rs 1.59. Rs 149.88. Vedanta fell by Rs 4.35 to close at Rs 497.05, Hind Zinc fell by Rs 3.50 to close at Rs 506.50.
Cash stock of FPI/FII Rs. Net purchases of Rs 724.27 crore: DII’s Rs. Net sales of Rs 1648.07 crore
FPI-Foreign Portfolio Investors and FIIs received cash of Rs.200 today-Monday. There was a net purchase of Rs 724.27 crore. Total sales were Rs 15926.17 crore against total purchases of Rs 16650.44 crore. While DII-Local Institutional Investors invest Rs. Net sales stood at Rs 1648.07 crore. DII made total purchases of Rs 10429.71 crore. Sales of Rs 12077.78 crore were made.