Nifty ends with sharp cut; plunges 1.35%

17 Dec 2024 Evaluate

Indian equity benchmark -- Nifty -- ended Tuesday’s trading session near day’s low point as traders remain concerned about the ongoing economic uncertainties in China amid lack of adequate financial policy measures. They also seemed reluctant to make significant moves ahead of the US Fed's upcoming interest rate decision tomorrow. Index made a negative start and extended its losses to trade in deep red, as traders were cautious with the commerce ministry’s data showing that India's merchandise exports dipped by 4.85 per cent to $32.11 billion in November 2024 against $33.75 billion a year ago. India's merchandise exports had increased by 17.25 per cent to $39.2 billion in October this year. Imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion in November compared to $55.06 billion in the year-ago month. The trade deficit, or the gap between imports and exports, widened to $37.84 Billion during the month under review.

In afternoon session, index continued to trade in red, as expressing concerns over the decline in exports, exporters body FIEO urged the government to immediately take steps on the liquidity front and announce a higher rate of interest subvention support to improve shipments. Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Ashwani Kumar said that the imposition of Rs 50 lakh per company cap in the interest equalisation scheme has hit many MSMEs, and they are unable to decide on order with non-availability of further subvention. Finally, index ended southward journey with losses of 332.25 points. 

Most of the sectorial indices ended in red except Media stocks. The top gainers from the F&O segment were United Spirits, National Aluminium Company and Oberoi Realty. On the other hand, the top losers were Shriram Finance, Cummins India and RBL Bank. In the index option segment, maximum OI continues to be seen in the 24900 - 25100 calls and 23900 - 24100 puts indicating this is the trading range expectation.

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