The Indian government has imposed a 12% provisional safeguard duty on specific steel products for 200 days to address a surge in imports. This decision follows a recommendation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies after a probe initiated by a complaint from the Indian Steel Association. The investigation revealed a significant increase in imports, potentially harming domestic steel producers.
In the Nifty200 pack, seven stocks' close prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on April 21, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
The fourth quarter earnings season is gaining traction, with key reports expected from Waaree Energies, Tata Communications, and HCL Tech. HCL Technologies anticipates a sequential revenue drop due to seasonal factors, with projected YoY revenue growth around 5% and net profit growth at 8%. Investors will closely monitor the impact of macro conditions and deal momentum.
The dollar weakened near a three-year low as President Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Powell undermined investor confidence. Concerns arose about potential actions to replace Powell, triggering fears of a dollar panic. Escalating trade tensions with China further fueled economic anxiety, contributing to the dollar's decline against major currencies like the euro and Swiss franc.
An index of Asian shares retreated while equity futures for US stocks rose slightly, indicating shares may bounce back after the S&P 500 fell more than 2% Monday. A gauge of the greenback steadied in early trading, after weakening to a 15-month low. Gold jumped to another record on haven demand.
The NSE's Nifty Bank index surged 1.9% on Monday, boosting the gauge to record highs, scaling the highs last made on September 26. The broader NSE Nifty surged 1.15% to 24,125.55 points while the BSE Sensex was up 1.09% to 79,408.50 points.
SEBI is contemplating allowing foreign individuals to directly invest in Indian stocks, currently accessible via the FPI route. This proposal, still under consideration, aims to broaden the ownership base but faces hurdles like KYC compliance and money laundering risks. While most major markets permit direct foreign retail investment, Indian authorities are proceeding cautiously.
IndusInd Bank has appointed EY to conduct a forensic audit into a 600 crore discrepancy related to interest income in its microfinance portfolio, flagged during the statutory audit. This investigation aims to identify any lapses and determine accountability. It is separate from the ongoing Grant Thornton Bharat probe into forex derivatives portfolio irregularities.
The NSE Nifty gained 1.2%, or 273.90 points, to finish at 24,125.55. The BSE Sensex moved 1.1%, or 855.30 points, higher at 79,408.50. Both indices have surged up to 6% each in the past five trading sessions.
