Gift Nifty indicates a muted start for the Indian market; US Market ended mixed; Asian stocks opened higher

PRE MARKET

Gift Nifty indicates a muted start for the broader index in India, with a loss of 5 points or 0.05 percent. The Nifty futures were trading aroundthe  25,161 level.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advanced on Monday, as artificial intelligence-related dealmaking boosted investor sentiment even as the U.S. government shutdown extended through its sixth day.

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached record closing highs, while the blue-chip Dow inched lower.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 63.31 points, or 0.14%, to 46,694.97, the S&P 500 gained 24.49 points, or 0.36%, to 6,740.28 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 161.16 points, or 0.71%, to 22,941.67.

Japanese shares extended their rally after the election of a pro-stimulus lawmaker as the country’s next leader sent the yen sliding and drove up yields of long-tenure bonds.

Japan’s Nikkei and the Taiwanese weighted index went up 0.69 and 1.47 percent, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng went down 0.68 percent

STOCKS TODAY

Dilip Buildcon

The company, through the DBL-APMPL joint venture (DBL – 74% & APMPL – 26% stake), has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for development of a 100 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power project under captive mode to supply power to Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam for 25 years from the date of commissioning.

LTIMindtree

The global technology consulting and digital solutions company has entered into a multi-year agreement with a leading global media and entertainment company.

Brigade Enterprises

The company has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for its upcoming premium residential projects in West Chennai. The development spans a 6.6-acre land parcel. The estimated Gross Development Value (GDV) of the project is Rs 1,000 crore.

Zydus Lifesciences

The company has received a Notice of Compliance (NOC) from Health Canada for generic Liothyronine tablets of 5 mcg and 25 mcg dosages. Liothyronine tablets are primarily indicated for treating hypothyroidism. These tablets recorded annual sales of 10.9 million CAD in Canada.

Coal India

The company has executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation for collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of critical minerals, along with other minerals of mutual interest.

Aster DM Healthcare

The company has received No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from both BSE and NSE for the merger of Quality Care India with itself.

Source – Moneycontrol