HDFC Bank reported a net profit of Rs 16,372 crore compared to Rs 15,976 crore in the quarter-ago period on a standalone basis.
The BSE Sensex was down 199.17 points at 73,128.77, while the Nifty fell by 65.15 points to 22,032.30.
The initial public offering of Jyoti CNC Automation consisted entirely of a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,000 crore, with a price band of Rs 315-331 per share.
Jio Financial Services' net profit during the nine-month period rose from Rs 32.25 crore to Rs 1,293.92 crore, while revenue increased from Rs 41.63 crore during the year ending March 2023 to Rs 1,435.78 crore in December 2023.
The BSE Sensex rose by 1.05 per cent, reaching 73,327.94, while the Nifty was 202 points, or 0.93 per cent higher at 22,097.50. The market breadth reflected this movement, with 1787 shares advancing, 1609 shares declining, and 78 shares remaining unchanged.
Wipro's revenue from its IT business fell by 1 per cent and stood at Rs 22,151 crore, while its earnings before interest and tax margin for its IT business stood at 16 per cent.
The stock rose by 4.21 per cent to Rs 3,893.70 on the BSE and 4.24 per cent to Rs 3,894 per share on the NSE. The company's revenue rose by 4 per cent to Rs 60,583 crore, with strong double-digit growth in emerging markets for the third quarter.
The second-largest IT services company in the country reported a 7.3 per cent decrease in net profit for the December quarter, citing sluggish client demand as the primary factor.
Investor sentiment was impacted by the upcoming release of US inflation data and domestic macroeconomic figures, leading to a cautious approach in the market.
In a notable reversal, India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in the closing hours on Wednesday, driven by substantial buying in major players like Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.
The bearish trend in the market reflects the prevailing economic dynamics and investor sentiments.
The domestic rupee appreciated by 8 paise to close at 83.22 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a closing rate of 83.30 against the greenback a day earlier.
The primary factor contributing to the dip was the significant fall in information technology (IT) stocks, reflecting a broader slide in global markets.
The government's focus on self-reliance and the auctioning of critical mineral and offshore mineral blocks in 2024 have rejuvenated the mining sector, presenting opportunities for growth.
The BSE gauge eked out a modest gain of 31.68 points or 0.04 per cent to settle at 72,271.94 after a muted beginning on Monday.
Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, State Bank of India, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Infosys, and NTPC were the major laggards.
The subsequent market movements will be closely watched for insights into investor sentiment and potential shifts in the financial landscape.
In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, and Hong Kong experienced positive trends, while Shanghai traded lower. Meanwhile, the US markets closed in the green on Tuesday.
In the morning session on Tuesday, benchmark stock market indices in India opened marginally higher as the global rally showed signs of cooling down following a period of robust gains.
The early trading session showcased remarkable momentum in banking stocks, with notable gains in stocks like Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, and others contributing to the impressive surge.
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