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Research Periodic Report Infosys Beats Estimates, Axis Bank Sees Sequential Dip, Adani Stocks Rally as Hindenburg Disbands

Infosys Beats Estimates, Axis Bank Sees Sequential Dip, Adani Stocks Rally as Hindenburg Disbands

Written by - Fisdom Research

January 16, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened higher on January 16, marking their third consecutive session of gains.
  • Investor sentiment improved following better-than-expected US inflation data for December, raising hopes of further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
  • PSU bank and metal stocks led the market rally, while losses in FMCG stocks capped overall gains.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY PSU BANK 2.6 NIFTY PRIVATE BANK 0.9
NIFTY METAL 1.7 NIFTY OIL & GAS 0.9
NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES 1.2 NIFTY REALTY 0.7
NIFTY BANK 1.1 NIFTY AUTO 0.7

Top News

  • Infosys reported an 11.4% YoY rise in Q3 FY25 net profit to ₹6,806 crore, surpassing estimates, with revenue increasing 7.5% to ₹41,764 crore.
  • Axis Bank posted a 3.83% YoY rise in net profit to ₹6,304 crore for Q3 FY25, though profits declined 9% sequentially from the previous quarter.
  • Adani Group stocks surged up to 7% after US-based short seller Hindenburg Research announced its disbandment, marking the end of its operations.
  • BPCL board OK’s Rs. 1000 crore Maharashtra Natural Gas IPO
  • Coating emulsions and adhesives maker Jesons Industries plans IPO

Technical Outlook: Key Indices

Indices Name Support Resistance
Nifty 21,281 23,900
Bank Nifty 48,000 50,000

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
HDFCLIFE 8.0 TRENT -2.5
BEL 3.6 DRREDDY -2.3
SBILIFE 2.9 HCLTECH -2.0

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