Relationship of Nifty 50 with Vedanta Limited
Author: Vaishnav Shankar Gunjal
Introduction
This study examines the relationship between the returns of Vedanta Limited and the NIFTY 50 index. The purpose is to understand whether market movements significantly influence the stock returns of Vedanta Limited.
Data Analysis
Vedanta Limited Returns = −0.7430 + 0.0000319 (NIFTY 50)
The regression analysis is based on 48 weekly observations. The beta coefficient is positive but extremely weak and statistically insignificant. The R-square value of 0.000037 indicates negligible explanatory power. The F-statistic and its significance value confirm that the overall regression model is statistically insignificant.
Literature Review
View 1: Sharma, R. & Mehta, P. (2021)
Relationship between Stock Prices and Financial Performance of Metal and Mining Companies in India
The study analyzed selected metal companies including Vedanta Limited and found that market indices have a weak and insignificant influence on stock returns.
View 2: Kumar, A. (2023)
Market Risk and Return Analysis of Selected Mining Companies Listed on NSE
Using the CAPM model, the study concludes that mining companies show low and insignificant beta values, indicating limited market sensitivity.
Conclusion
The regression results indicate a very weak and statistically insignificant relationship between Vedanta Limited returns and the NIFTY 50 index. The stock’s performance is largely driven by firm-specific and sectoral factors rather than general market movements
References
Sharma, R. & Mehta, P. (2021). Relationship between Stock Prices and Financial Performance of Metal and Mining Companies in India. Journal of Financial Markets and Management.
Kumar, A. (2023). Market Risk and Return Analysis of Selected Mining Companies Listed on NSE. International Journal of Economics and Finance.
