Indian Stock Market Soars to New Heights: Key Trends, Sector Highlights, and Strategic Insights

The Indian stock market continued to show strong momentum throughout the session, culminating in a positive close. Major equity indices achieved record highs in early trading and maintained these gains until the end of the day.

Market Performance Overview

At the closing bell on Tuesday, the BSE Sensex had risen by 308 points, marking a 0.4% increase. Similarly, the NSE Nifty closed higher by 95 points, also reflecting a 0.4% gain. Among the top gainers were prominent stocks like Wipro, Titan, and Shriram Finance. Conversely, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Hero MotoCorp were among the top losers.

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MidCap and SmallCap Indices

The BSE MidCap index ended the day 0.5% higher, while the BSE SmallCap index saw a 1% increase. Sectoral performance was mixed, with notable buying activity in the realty, capital goods, and power sectors. On the other hand, the metal and FMCG sectors faced selling pressure.

Commodity Market Highlights

Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) were trading 0.2% higher, reaching Rs 71,282 at the time of the Indian market closing on Tuesday.

Expert Insights on Investment Strategies

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Defence Sector Developments

Defence stocks saw a significant rise, driven by the government’s continued push towards defence indigenisation and export opportunities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set an ambitious target to export over Rs 500 billion worth of defence equipment by 2028-2029. He reiterated the government’s focus on achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing and modernisation of the armed forces, paving the way for robust growth in the sector. These defence stocks were also among the top gainers on the BSE PSU index, which surged by around 1%.

Piramal Finance’s Retail Lending Milestone

Piramal Finance, the financial services arm of Piramal Enterprises Limited, announced a significant milestone on 17 June. The company surpassed Rs 500 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) of retail loans, marking a 132% growth since March 2022. Mortgages remain the dominant part of Piramal Finance’s portfolio, accounting for 68% of the overall retail AUM, with a 38% year-on-year increase in FY24. The housing loan portfolio disbursed an average of Rs 8 billion per month in FY24, with an average ticket size of Rs 1.9 million.

Following this announcement, shares of Piramal Enterprises rose by 3% to Rs 910.95 apiece on the BSE around 12:14 pm. Over the last month, the shares have gained 11%, bringing the market capitalisation to Rs 204 billion. Piramal Enterprises aims for retail lending to constitute 75% of its loan book, with a vision to grow its AUM to Rs 1.5 trillion by FY28. Over the past three years, Piramal Finance has expanded its customer base, establishing itself as a leading Non-Banking Financial Company-Housing Finance Company (NBFC-HFC) in the affordable lending space.

In Conclusion, The Indian stock market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth across various sectors. The strategic initiatives in the defence sector and significant milestones in retail lending by companies like Piramal Finance highlight the dynamic nature of the market. Investors can take cues from market experts and align their strategies to capture these growth opportunities effectively. For detailed insights and updates, staying informed through reliable sources like Equitymaster is essential.