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GST rate cut, upbeat Q3 results propel Nifty50 to 10,900-mark (Roundup)
Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Extending gains for the third consecutive session, the key Indian equity indices on Friday zoomed to new highs, with the NSE Nifty50 crossing the psychologically important 10,900-mark for the first time.
According to market observers, positive global cues, coupled with upbeat quarterly corporate earnings and healthy buying in banking stocks, gave momentum to the upward rally of the key indices.
In addition, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision on Thursday to slash the GST rate on 54 services and 29 items, including old and used motor vehicles, public transport buses run on bio-fuels, sugar-boiled confectionery and packaged water, cheered investors.
The wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) touched a record intra-day high of 10,906.85 points.
However, the Nifty50 failed to sustain the 10,900-mark and closed at a new high of 10,894.70 points — higher by 77.70 points, or 0.72 per cent, from its previous close.
On the BSE, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) provisionally closed at a new high of 35,511.58 points — up 251.29 points or 0.71 per cent from its previous session’s close — after touching a fresh high of 35,542.17 points during intra-day trade.
In contrast, the BSE market breadth remained bearish as 1,506 stocks declined as compared to 1,393 advances.
“Markets surged higher in late afternoon trade to yet another new record high after opening on a negative note,” Deepak Jasani, Head – Retail Research, HDFC Securities, told IANS.
“Sentiments were boosted on the back of firmness in global markets and slashing the tax rate on 54 services and 29 items by the GST council in its latest meet and also the proposal for simplifying return filing process for businesses,” he added.
In the broader markets, the S&P BSE mid-cap index fell sharply to close higher by 0.77 per cent and the small-cap index by 0.88 per cent.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said: “The government’s decision to cut GST rate for a few more items and a good start to earnings season added energy in the market.
“The market is anticipating a sea change in the earnings with a growth of 15-20 per cent in PAT (profit after tax) led by revamp in businesses and low base effect. Moreover, positive trend in global market and drop in crude prices influenced buying pattern.”
On the currency front, the Indian rupee strengthened by three paise to close flat at 63.85 against the US dollar.
Provisional data with the exchanges showed that foreign institutional investors purchased scrips worth Rs 988.25 crore, and the domestic institutional investors worth Rs 209.86 crore.
“Markets ended with spectacular record highs and closed in green for the third straight time, led by financial stocks. Both indices posted their seventh consecutive weekly gains,” Dhruv Desai, Director and Chief Operating Officer of Tradebulls, told IANS.
All the 19 sub-indices of the BSE ended with gains. The S&P BSE banking index surged the most — up 456.01 points — followed by capital goods index by 183.62 points and metals index by 137.48 points.
Major Sensex gainers on Friday were: Adani Ports, up 4.68 per cent at Rs 433.75; Yes Bank, up 2.37 per cent at Rs 348.30; ICICI Bank, up 2.15 per cent at Rs 353.55; State Bank of India, up 2.08 per cent at Rs 309.05; and Tata Consultancy Services, up 1.53 per cent at Rs 2,954.75.
Major Sensex losers were: Infosys, down 0.82 per cent at Rs 1,143.25; Sun Pharma, down 0.74 per cent at Rs 572; Power Grid, down 0.61 per cent at Rs 196; Maruti Suzuki, down 0.40 per cent at Rs 9,321.35; and ONGC, down 0.23 per cent at Rs 193.60.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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