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Research Periodic Report Hexaware Partners with MLC Team, Asian Paints Hits 3-Year High, and Metal Stocks Rally on China Stimulus

Hexaware Partners with MLC Team, Asian Paints Hits 3-Year High, and Metal Stocks Rally on China Stimulus

Written by - Fisdom Research

March 6, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Stocks extended gains, pushing the Nifty 50 to a two-week high above 22,500, while the Sensex closed firmly above 74,000.
  • The rally was fueled by positive Asian market cues after US President Trump announced a one-month delay on fresh tariffs for automakers.
  • Crude oil prices remained below $70 per barrel, further supporting market sentiment.
  • The RBI’s liquidity-enhancing measures provided an additional boost to banking and financial stocks.
  • All sectoral indices ended in the green except the real estate index, with FMCG, metal, oil & gas, and pharma sectors rising 1-2%.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY OIL & GAS 2.6 NIFTY FMCG 1.2
NIFTY METAL 2.3 NIFTY MEDIA 1.0
NIFTY PHARMA 1.5 NIFTY AUTO 0.8
NIFTY HEALTHCARE INDEX 1.2 NIFTY PSU BANK 0.7

Top News

  • Hexaware Technologies rose 3% to ₹828 after announcing a partnership with Major League Cricket (MLC) team San Francisco Unicorns, featuring branding on team helmets and caps through the 2026 season.
  • Asian Paints surged nearly 5% to ₹2,267, reaching a three-year high, as crude oil prices tumbled, lowering input costs and improving profit margins for paint manufacturers.
  • Metal stocks extended gains for the fourth straight session, with Nifty Metal rising 3% to 8,918, as investor sentiment remained strong amid China’s stimulus package and a weaker US dollar.

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
ASIANPAINT 4.8 TECHM -2.4
COALINDIA 3.8 TRENT -1.1
BPCL 3.6 BEL -0.9

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