Nifty50: 16,985 ▲ 40 (+0.2%)
Sensex: 57,653 ▲ 126 (+0.2%)
Dear reader,
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Now, let us tell you whether or not today's market has given a performance worthy of applause…
- The markets pared gains and ended below the 17,000-mark.
- Out of the Nifty50 stocks, 27 stocks advanced.
- Mixed global cues weighed on the markets.
Among the Nifty sectoral indices, Pharma (+1.0%) and FMCG (+0.2%) were the top gainers, while Realty (-1.1%) and Media (-1.0%) were the top losers.
| Top gainers | Today's change |
| Grasim | 1,623 ▲ 29 (+1.8%) |
| RIL | 2,238 ▲ 35 (+1.6%) |
| Cipla | 889 ▲ 12 (+1.4%) |
| Top losers | Today's change |
| Adani Ports | 626 ▼ 11 (-1.7%) |
| SBI Life | 1,099 ▼ 12 (-1.1%) |
| Power Grid | 219 ▼ 2.5 (-1.1%) |
What’s trending
⭐ L&T bags large orders
The infrastructure firm (-0.7%) has secured multiple orders for its power transmission and distribution business. The orders are in the range of ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore in India and overseas.
⭐ TVS Motor zooms to Africa
The automaker (+0.2%) has introduced seven new products in Ghana. The new model includes Apache 180, Neo NX and HLX series among others. The new product launch will cater to the customers’ needs and improve last-mile connectivity in African nations, as per management.
⭐ Arvind SmartSpaces sees strong sales
The real estate firm (+0.6%) announced that its newly launched project in Bangalore is fully sold out. This new project is valued at over ₹100 crore. As per a new industry report, housing sales in India’s top seven cities is expected to grow 14% YoY during the fourth quarter of FY23.
⭐ Gold loses its shine
Gold prices have started this week on a lower note. The prices were seen trading around ₹58,600 per 10 gram. The demand for the safe-haven asset has eased this week as uncertainty around the US and the European banking crisis appears to have subsided.
In Focus
Why are FMCG stocks in the spotlight?
Shares of leading FMCG players–ITC, Godrej Consumer and Varun Beverage–rose in the range of 1-4% in March. Meanwhile, so far in 2023, Nifty FMCG index has risen 2.3% compared to over 6% fall in Nifty50. Why are FMCG stocks in the spotlight? Let’s find out:
Easing price pressure
The recent decline in crude oil (-8.7%) and palm oil (-10.4%) prices could be beneficial for the FMCG players. This moderation in commodity prices could allow FMCG cos to cut product prices.
Recovery in rural demand
Last year, inflationary pressure impacted rural demand. However, if FMCG players take price cuts or grammage restoration, it could boost volumes, specifically in the rural regions.
Rural markets are a key growth area for FMCG companies and makeup 50% of the revenue. Along with this, a good rabi sowing season and anticipation of solid output (between April to May) could also boost rural demand.
Investors play defensive
Over and above this, amidst volatile market conditions, investors focus has also shifted towards defensive sectors. As a result, FMCG stocks have fallen far less than stocks from other sectors.
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