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Stocks that were in focus include names like Paytm, which fell 2.8% and BEML, which gained 5% and NCC, whose shares jumped 2% on Friday.

“While we could see some foreign selling in the next one week or so, the extreme selling should fizzle out as global investors typically have light positions in December,” said Abhilash Pagaria, head of alternative and quantitative research at Nuvama.

Q2 GDP data, which came at 5.4% against an expectation of 6.5%. Analysts said investor sentiments going forward will be directed by geo-political developments and FII activity with the market likely to remain range-bound amidst mixed global cues and lack of domestic triggers.

Foreign investors were net sellers of securities under the central bank's fully accessible route (FAR) for the second straight month in November, as global fund managers went underweight on Indian securities amid rising US yields. Foreign portfolio investors sold FAR securities worth ₹5,186.7 crore more than those they purchased in November, according to data from the Clearing Corporation of India. Net sales in October were ₹2,051.67 crore.

futures contracts of Reliance Industries last week were at the highest level in 18 years as traders mounted bearish bets amid the weakness in the stock in recent months. Analysts said the stock is oversold and a turn in sentiment could prompt liquidation of these bearish bets that could result in outsized moves in the short run. Open interest (OI) or outstanding positions for Reliance Industries were up at 185.38 million shares on November 28 (Thursday), its highest level since 2006, from a low of 68.48 million shares on July 10, according to analysts. Open Interest indicates the number of active contracts comprising bullish and bearish positions.

Oil prices edged up on Monday supported by upbeat factory activity in the world's second largest oil consumer China and as Israel resumed attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement, stoking tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $71.92 a barrel by 0107 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $68.09 a barrel, up 9 cents, or 0.1%.

CRPF, received multiple fatal bullet injuries and most of them were fired from behind, according to the post-mortem examination reports. A detailed analysis of all the 10 autopsy reports, which are available with PTI, showed that there were no other recorded torture marks on their bodies other than bullet injuries and the impact of such wounds. As per the documents, the 10 youths, including one minor, were identified as Ramneilien (29), Fimlien Kung Ngurte (31), Elvis Lalropei Zote (21), Lalthanei (22), Joseph Lalditum (19), Francis Lalzarlien (25), Roulneisang (30), Lalsiemlien Hmar (30), Henry Lalsanglien (25) and Robert Lalnuntluong (16).

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) showed a sustained interest in the primary market in November 2024 while moderating the extent of selling in the secondary market compared with the previous month. According to the data from NSDL, they invested $2,098.4 million (Rs17,704 crore) in the Indian primary market through IPOs and QIBs. This followed the three-year high monthly investment of $2,361 million (Rs19.841.9 crore) in the previous month. In 2024 so far, FPIs have invested $12,373.9 million (Rs1,03,601 crore) through the primary route, far outpacing $5,242.1 million (Rs 43,347.1 crore) that they had pumped in the whole of 2023. Their higher engagement in the primary market owes to the rising activity in the IPO segment in the current year. As many as 79 mainboard IPOs have together raised nearly Rs 1.4 lakh crore so far in 2024, the highest in any year.

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equity market in November, mainly due to the rising US bond yields, strengthening dollar and expectation of a slowdown in the domestic economy. While the sell-off continues, the quantum of net outflow significantly reduced compared to October, when FPIs recorded a massive withdrawal of Rs 94,017 crore (USD 11.2 billion). With the latest pull out, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have experienced total net outflow of Rs 15,019 crore in 2024 so far.

Ashish Kacholia's portfolio witnessed a 12% correction since the quarter ended September 2024. The portfolio value declined from Rs 3,498.5 crore at the end of Q2FY25 to Rs 3,078.9 crore as of 30th November 2024, according to data from Trendlyne. Meanwhile, in the September quarter, Kacholia added seven new stocks to his portfolio, including Jyoti Structure, Bharat Parenterals, E2E Networks, Advait Infratech, Radiowalla Network, Aimtron Electronics, and TBI Corn. Notably, Radiowalla Network, Aimtron Electronics, and TBI Corn are SME Emerge stocks.

But despite all of these risks, investors seem largely unperturbed, with the S&P 500 Index setting another record just this week. Traders are piling into the riskiest parts of the market, too, with the small-capitalization Russell 2000 Index nearly doubling the S&P 500’s performance over the past two weeks and approaching its first record since 2021. Meanwhile, the Cboe Volatility Index is at levels that historically indicate serenity among traders.

Property Share Investment, Nisus Finance Services and Emerald Tyre Manufacturers. Apart from these new IPOs, the Street will see 8 listings including that of Suraksha Diagnostic, which is currently open for public subscription.

Borana Weaves Limited, which specializes in the production of unbleached synthetic grey fabric, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with markets regulator SEBI for an IPO. The issue size will be of up to 70,00,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each, all of which will be issued as a fresh issue. Borana said its objective is to finance the cost of establishing a new manufacturing unit to expand its production capabilities to produce grey fabric at Surat. It also aims to secure funding for incremental working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes.

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Crisil Ratings has reaffirmed its credit ratings for Adani Group entities, citing sufficient liquidity and robust operational cash flows despite ongoing legal challenges. It pointed out that lenders and investors haven't taken any negative actions against the group.

HSBC retained its 'Buy' rating on Apollo and KIMS and raised the price targets on Rainbow and Aster with a significant capex cycle underway for hospitals in India in 2025. The brokerage said structural drivers such as an ageing population, an increase in lifestyle-related disorders and rising health insurance coverage remain intact for the growth of hospitals.

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Canara Bank 1.65 per cent to Rs 101.30 in Friday's trade as of 12:33PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 103.80 and low of Rs 100.75 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 18.4 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 12:33PM shares and turnover at Rs 8.09 crore around that time. The stock of Canara Bank quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 129.35 and 52-week low prices of Rs 77.97, respectively.

REC Ltd. 0.19 per cent to Rs 529.35 in Friday's trade as of 12:28PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 24100.65, 186.5 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 528.30 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 331.85 and a high of Rs 653.90. The company quoted a market-cap of Rs 138994.73 crore on the BSE.