How Did Adani Group Stocks React to the India-US Trade Deal?
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Mumbai, Feb 3 (NationPress) Shares of the Adani Group experienced a remarkable increase on Tuesday during early trading following the revelation of the India-US trade agreement. This surge was spearheaded by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), which approached the maximum limit of 10 percent increase.
Adani Green and Adani Energy also witnessed gains exceeding 7 percent as the overall stock market flourished. The positive trend extended to Adani Ports, Adani Power, Ambuja Cements, and Adani Total, all of which rose by more than 4 percent.
The favorable investor sentiment surrounding the Adani Group was driven by the US-India trade agreement. According to Jefferies, this conglomerate is poised to be a primary beneficiary.
Jefferies noted that the significant engagement of Adani Group companies in the US market positions them advantageously, with sectors such as auto components, solar energy, chemicals, and textiles also set to gain from this trade agreement.
The United States has committed to lowering tariffs on all 'made in India' goods to 18 percent, which marks a critical advancement in enhancing and fortifying trade relations between the two nations.
In related news, the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has recently commenced ratings for three of its portfolio companies — Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ), Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL), and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) — each receiving long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a ‘Stable’ outlook, as reported on Friday.
JCRA awarded Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) an A- (Stable) rating, which is a rare instance of an Indian corporation surpassing the sovereign threshold as evaluated by an international rating agency. Furthermore, both Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) received ratings of BBB+ (Stable), aligning with India's sovereign rating of BBB+.