Top 10 Indian Firms Gain ₹2.15 Lakh Cr in Massive Weekly Rally
Indian equity markets witnessed a significant surge last week, with the combined market capitalization of nine of the country's top 10 most valued companies jumping by ₹2.15 lakh crore. Driven by improving global risk sentiment and easing geopolitical tensions, the BSE Sensex climbed 1,274.95 points, marking a 1.68 per cent increase.
Bharti Airtel and LIC Lead the Valuation Surge
Bharti Airtel emerged as the standout performer of the week, leading the pack with a massive valuation increase of ₹52,432.67 crore. This surge brought the telecom giant's total market capitalization to ₹11,62,963.30 crore.
Following closely was the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), which added ₹51,675.23 crore to its valuation, reaching a total of ₹5,56,726.30 crore. These gains highlight a strong investor appetite for the telecommunications and insurance sectors amidst the broader market recovery.
Growth Across Banking, Finance, and Energy Sectors
The rally was widespread across several key sectors, including finance and energy. Bajaj Finance saw its market value soar by ₹26,553.71 crore, bringing its valuation to ₹5,98,501.25 crore. Reliance Industries, which remains the most valued domestic firm in India, also benefited from the positive momentum, adding ₹22,464.02 crore to reach a staggering ₹17,71,882.96 crore.
The banking and infrastructure sectors also posted significant gains:
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T): Climbed ₹21,929.12 crore to ₹5,79,126.95 crore.
- State Bank of India (SBI): Rallied ₹16,753.57 crore to ₹9,55,415.07 crore.
- HDFC Bank: Edged higher by ₹11,948.72 crore to ₹12,01,263.14 crore.
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL): Advanced by ₹6,661.1 crore to ₹5,15,946.75 crore.
- ICICI Bank: Rose by ₹4,724.22 crore to ₹9,66,021.99 crore.
Market Sentiment and the TCS Outlier
The upward trajectory was largely supported by a combination of softer crude oil prices and a reduction in geopolitical uncertainty. According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, the easing of global concerns has significantly bolstered market sentiment, even as certain negotiations remain ongoing.
압도적인 강세장 속에서도 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)는 상위 10개 기업 중 유일한 예외였습니다. 동종 업계 기업들과 달리, TCS의 시가총액은 12,699.49억 루피 감소하며 총 기업 가치는 7,69,350.13억 루피를 기록했습니다.
주요 요약
- Airtel & LIC의 주도: Bharti Airtel과 LIC는 주간 자산 증식의 주요 동력으로, 합산 시가총액에 10만 크로르(lakh crore) 루피 이상을 기여했습니다.
- 광범위한 회복: 우호적인 글로벌 거시 경제 요인에 힘입어 통신, 금융, 에너지, 은행 등 다양한 섹터로 랠리가 확산되었습니다.
- Reliance의 독주 지속: HDFC Bank 및 Bharti Airtel과 같은 다른 대형주들의 급격한 성장에도 불구하고, Reliance Industries는 인도에서 가장 가치 있는 기업으로서의 지위를 계속 유지하고 있습니다.