Stock Market Weekly Recap - 07 Oct to 11 Oct

Following the consecutive bearish sessions in the prior, the Indian markets display significant volatility as a result of geopolitical tensions, FII outflows, and RBI’s repo rate announcements.

Nifty opened the week at 25,084 and after a volatile yet bearish movement, closed at 24,964, which represents a 0.48% decrease for the week. Similarly, Sensex started the week at 81,926 and finished at 81,381, reflecting a 0.67% weekly decline.

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Important Highlights between 07 Oct to 11 Oct

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 6.5% for Tenth Meeting, Shifts Stance to Neutral

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive meeting, with a 5-1 majority vote, and shifted its stance to "neutral" for greater flexibility in responding to inflation. In its October 7 meeting, the MPC noted strong domestic growth but highlighted risks from geopolitical tensions and market volatility. The GDP growth forecast for FY25 remains at 7.2%, with slight increases for Q3 and Q4 to 7.4% each, while inflation is projected at 4.5%.

Adani Enterprises Raises $500 Million in Successful Share Sale

Adani Enterprises has successfully raised $500 million by selling shares to local insurance and mutual fund companies, as well as a U.S. investor. This is the company's comeback to the stock market after they canceled a previous $2.5 billion plan due to allegations of financial misconduct from Hindenburg Research, which the Adani Group denies. The latest share sale was very popular, with bids totaling $2 billion, and included investors like SBI Life Insurance and GQG Partners.

Hitachi Energy to Invest Rs.2,000 Crore in India for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Hitachi Energy India Limited is set to invest approximately Rs.2,000 crore over the next four to five years to enhance its operations in India as part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations. The investment will focus on expanding the large power transformers factory, upgrading testing capabilities for specialty transformers, relocating the bushings factory, and increasing capacity at the traction transformers factory to support the modernization of India's railway network. The company also plans to introduce new products, including the REF650 medium voltage protection and control relay, and expand its network control solutions to promote sustainable energy.

Tata Technologies and BMW Launch Joint Venture BMW TechWorks India

Tata Technologies and BMW Group have launched a joint venture, BMW TechWorks India, with a 50% stake for each company. Set to begin operations in November 2024 in Chennai, Pune, and Bengaluru, the venture will focus on developing automotive software, especially for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Initially starting with 100 employees, it aims to grow to over 1,000 by the end of 2025. The venture aims to enhance digital experiences and leverage India’s software talent, with Aditya Khera appointed as CEO.