Sensex Ends 580 Points Higher; Auto and Metal Stocks Witness Buying

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Share markets in India continued their momentum during closing hours and ended the week on a strong note. Sectoral indices were trading on a positive note with stocks in the auto sector and metal sector leading the gains.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood higher by 580 points (up 1.7%) and the NSE Nifty closed up by 173 points (up 1.7%). The BSE Mid Cap index ended the day up 0.8%, while the BSE Small Cap index ended the day up by 0.7%.

The rupee was trading at Rs 72.49 against the US$.

Asian stock markets finished on a positive note. As of the most recent closing prices, the Hang Seng was up by 4% and the Shanghai Composite was up by 2.6%. The Nikkei 225 was up by 2.5%. European markets were also trading on a positive note. The FTSE 100 was up by 0.7%. The DAX was up by 1.4%, and the CAC 40 was up by 1.3%.

In the news from the banking space, Punjab National Bank share price was in focus today as the lender reported a loss of Rs 45.3 billion for September quarter. The underperformance was seen on the back of massive provisions and contingencies of Rs 97.6 billion the state-run lender made during the period.

These provisions for the quarter at Rs 97.6 billion were over three times Rs 24.4 billion the lender made in the year-ago period. Of these, provisions for non-performing assets (NPAs) stood at 77.3 billion.

In the news from currency markets, the rupee witnessed buying interest and climbed over 1% today. This was seen on the back of falling crude oil prices and a weaker dollar.

The above news comes as a welcome breather as the rupee has been witnessing selling pressure since the start of this year on the back of a strong dollar and high oil prices. Similarly, the spill-over from the emerging-market turmoil in Argentina and Turkey has weighed on the rupee lately.

The falling rupee has also triggered sales of bonds and stocks, which in turn is further pressuring the rupee.

However, in the near term, the rupee being under pressure could benefit export-oriented businesses.

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In the news from commodity markets, market participants were closely tracking crude oil prices today as the US sanctions on Iran come into effect from November 4.

Crude oil prices witnessed selling pressure today as surging output eased tensions of a tight supply as the sanctions come into place.

Prices fell to the lowest level since April due to growing concerns that global demand is weakening at a time when output from the world's major oil producers is surging.

Also, the data from the US Energy Department stating overall US crude output hit a record 11.35 million barrels per day in August, and it is expected to keep growing meant crude oil prices trading on a negative note.

Note that global financial markets are looking at Saudi to produce extra crude oil after the US sanctions on Iranian oil take effect in a week's time.

Last week, Saudi Arabia said it would make up for supply disruptions from US sanctions that are targeting Iran's petroleum exports.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said that despite expected supply disruptions from the US sanctions against Iran that kick in from November 4, Saudi Arabia would step up to meet any demand that materializes to ensure customers are satisfied.

Oil buyers are seeking alternatives ahead of the start of the US sanctions on November 4 and creating a challenge to other OPEC oil producers as they seek to cover the shortfall.

Market participants are worried that Iranian sanctions could severely undersupply the oil market in 2018 and that will mean further rise in crude oil prices.

Speaking of crude oil, India's crude oil production was lower by 4.2% in September 2018 as compared to last year, as can be seen from the chart below.

India's Increasing Crude Oil Demand Supply Gap

The worrying factor is this was the lowest production this year.

Here's what Tanushree Banerjee wrote about it in a recent edition of The 5 Minute WrapUp...

• Comparing domestic production with the crude oil processed by refineries gives an idea of the demand supply gap. Low domestic production as compared to the demand for crude oil places a huge burden on India's import bill.
  
  Rising crude oil prices could have severe implications. Rising inflation. Rising interest rates. Pressure on the government to cut excise duty, thereby impacting its revenues.
  
  We have seen some of this play out. With elections around the corner, expect a lot of subsidies on fuel prices. This is bound to worsen India's fiscal deficit further.

It would be interesting to see how this pans out. Meanwhile, we will keep you updated on all the developments from this space.

Moving on, airline stocks witnessed buying interest today. Gains were seen on the back of falling crude oil prices today.

Stocks such as SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Jet Airways gained as much as 5% on the back of above development.

Speaking of airline sector, India's aviation industry is on a high-growth trajectory. India's domestic air traffic has seen a prolific growth of 20-25% during 2015 and 2016. And in 2017, it tapered to 17.4%. However, for the first time, domestic air traffic crossed an important landmark of 100 million passengers in a calendar year.

What's foreseeable for India's aviation traffic now is some pressure on the back of the consistent rise in crude oil prices.

Oil prices are closely monitored by the Indian air carriers, as aviation turbine fuel is their single largest input cost. A sharp rise in the cost of fuel puts pressure on margins, and consequently an increase in air fares.

Although air travel is becoming the new normal, investors need to understand the industry dynamics before buying up aviation stocks.

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