The Indian equity markets declined on Tuesday, February 11, with the benchmark indices trading in negative territory. By 2:10 pm, S&P BSE SENSEX dropped 1152.39 points (1.49%) to 76,159.41, while the NSE NIFTY50 declined 376.70 points (1.61%) to 23,004.90.
Market Snapshot
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 76,159.41 | -1152.39 (-1.49%) |
| NIFTY50 | 23,004.90 | -376.70 (-1.61%) |
Despite the overall decline, several stocks remained in focus due to earnings reports, policy decisions, and market trends. Here’s a breakdown of the top buzzing stocks today:
Adani Enterprises (▲ +0.71% at ₹2,307.45)
- Shares surged over 0.7% after reports emerged about six US Congressmen raising concerns over the US Department of Justice’s indictment against the Adani Group.
- The move was perceived as a potential diplomatic strain on US-India relations.
Grasim Industries (▲ +0.54% at ₹2,486)
- Despite reporting a 29.15% YoY decline in net profit to ₹1,844.29 crore in Q3FY25, Grasim’s stock edged higher.
- Revenue from operations increased 8.84% YoY to ₹34,792.85 crore.
Hindalco (▼ –0.66% at ₹592.05)
- Investors monitored the impact of 25% tariffs imposed by the US on steel and aluminium imports.
- Analysts believe Hindalco’s US subsidiary Novelis’ $2.5 billion investment in a new plant will mitigate potential risks.
Apollo Hospitals (▼ -6.06% at ₹6,351.40)
- The company reported a 51.8% YoY increase in net profit to ₹372.3 crore for Q3FY25.
- Revenue grew 13.9% YoY to ₹5,526.9 crore, yet the stock tumbled over 6%.
Infosys (▼ –0.31% at ₹1,874.45)
- Shares inched up after reports of layoffs of over 300 freshers at its Mysuru campus following repeated internal assessment failures.
Eicher Motors (▼ -6.39% at ₹4,994.60)
- Despite posting an 18% rise in net profit to ₹1,171 crore, the stock declined nearly 6%, missing market expectations.
Vodafone Idea (▼ -3.73% at ₹8.77)
- The stock fell over 3% ahead of its Q3FY25 earnings announcement.
- Despite a 7.5% drop in the past five sessions, it remains up 15.5% over the past month but down 38% YoY.
Delhivery (▼ -4.21% at ₹284.75)
- The logistics firm continued its downward trend, marking its second straight session of decline.
- Despite reporting a 114% YoY profit increase to ₹25 crore, concerns persist over its valuation and future growth.
Nykaa (FSN E-commerce Ventures) (▼ -0.77% at ₹168.13)
- The company’s 61.4% YoY increase in net profit to ₹26.12 crore failed to lift the stock significantly.
- Revenue grew 26.7% YoY to ₹2,267.21 crore, reflecting strong operational performance.
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Key Market Trends & Takeaways
Adani Enterprises leads the gainers amid political developments in the US. Grasim, Hindalco, and Infosys remain in focus due to earnings and industry news. Apollo Hospitals, Eicher Motors, Vodafone Idea, and Delhivery struggle despite posting profit growth. Overall market sentiment remains weak, with major indices slipping over 0.5%.
Investors are advised to track ongoing macroeconomic trends, global policy changes, and upcoming earnings reports before making investment decisions.
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