market khaber by c. kutumbarao---hyderabad broker
Keep investment plans on target
Market Khabar by C. Kutumba Rao (Deccan Chronicle dated 28.01.2008)
From the beginning of last week the markets across the globe are
experiencing the stock market version of a perfect Tsunami, where
everything seems to be going wrong at the same time. On the BSE the
Sensex fell by 652 points to end at 18,362 and the Nifty on the NSE
lost 422 points to close at 5,383. However, the losses on the indices
do not reflect the volatile intraday swings of over 1,000 points on
the Sensex and 500 points on the Nifty during the course of the week.
Market breadth was extremely weak with several midcap and smallcap
stocks locked at downward circuit filter. After scaling new highs
during the early part of the new year Ignoring and overlooking
negative developments like subprime, rising crude oil prices, fear on
a US recession, weakening IIP numbers and the domestic political
wrangles within the UPA, the markets displayed false sense of
'decoupling' and 'insulation' to scale new highs.
With reality now catching up, markets have 'crashed', say observers.
Barring fresh negative news flow markets may consolidate at current
levels with positive bias in the week ahead. Refunds of Future and RPL
IPO's may ease liquidity situation.
Key events to watch in the coming week will be the US Fed meet, RBI
policy meeting and F&O settlement.
Chartists predict wide trading bands of 17,240 to 19,300 for the
Sensex and 4,920 to 5,900 on the Nifty. The indices touched what might
have been intermediate term bottoms during the week ended and they may
retouch it over the next few weeks.
Key support levels on downside are 17,800 and 17,400 on the Sensex and
5,120 and 4,900 on the Nifty. Do not try to outguess short-term
fluctuations. Very few investors can do it consistently enough to beat
the market over the long term. The stock market may seem more risky
and scary, but now is a good time to add depressed shares to your
portfolio. The outlook is not as bad as many investors fear, spread
your risk and keep your investment plan on track.
F&O segment
Mirroring the turmoil in the markets open interest in the derivatives
segment crashed to Rs 85,000 crore. Trading volumes and rollover of
positions got affected due to margin pressures and deep mark to market
differences in several counters.
Traded turnover on both exchanges fell sharply to Rs 57,000 crore,
almost half the daily volumes seen regularly. High implied volatility
of puts and calls indicate volatile trading pattern.
F&O settlement without any major hiccups and rollover positions may
dictate short term direction. Avoid large positions and trade lightly
till markets stabilise. Brutal and savage selling was seen across the
board.
Many counters witnessed manic intraday swings of over 40 per cent,
fallout of excessive speculation. Highs recorded on Fridays rally are
key levels to watch. Stocks failing to cross the highs may see
attracting selling again. Contemplate shorts if indices fail to
sustain above 18,800 and 5,560 levels.
Technology and FMCG sectors showed good resilience. Buy Infosys,
Satyam and ITC on declines for target prices of Rs 1,850, Rs 475 and
Rs 250 in next few weeks.
TechMahindra, Mphasis, Redington, 3i Infotech and Tulip look good for
short term. Banking stocks look good for accumulation at current
levels. Results of many PSU banks are better than expectations. Use
sharp declines for buying. Among the private banks Axis Bank and Kotak
Bank are good buys at lower levels.
Ranbaxy, Orchid, Divi Labs and Matrix have come out with decent
numbers. Buying is suggested at current levels. Use the current sharp
correction in sugar stocks like Shree Renuka Sugars, Bajaj Hindustan
and Triveni for accumulation.
Specific stocks looking good at lower levels are APIL, Educomp, Bharat
Electronics, Welspun Gujarat, Praj Inds, Havells, Biocon and JP
Associates. Diversification is less important in a bull market when a
rising tide lifts nearly all boats. But when stocks are falling, some
groups really get pummelled while others hold up surprisingly well.
The key is reacting to extremes in stock prices, not to the market's
short term direction.
Satta Gupchup
* Select recent picks looking good after the recent wave of selling
are Jayant Agro Organics, Hind Dorr Oliver, Cubex Tubings, Intense
Technologies and Radico Khaitan. Radico Khaitan is one of larger
players in liquor industry owning important brands like 8PM. Heineken
buy of S&N's stake in UB likely to improve valuations of liquor
stocks. Accumulate at current levels for good medium term returns.
Jayant Agro has approved placement of equity to a global major at Rs
105. Stay invested and buy at current levels for steady returns. Cubex
Tubings got listed recently on the NSE also. The stock is available at
a low P/E of just 5. Buy at current levels. Intense has won recently
MTN Irancell project from MTN group an established market leader in
West Asia and African telecom space. Many more orders are in offing.
Buy at current levels. Results of Hind Dorr Oliver are reportedly very
good. Accumulate at current levels.
* After the recent carnage select midcaps looking good for medium term
are Exide Inds, Jain Irrigation, Sintex Inds and Amara Raja. Falling
lead prices and growing auto sector spells good tidings for battery
majors like Exide and Amara Raja. Results have also been very good.
Exide has embedded value of its insurance division. Buy the stocks at
current levels. Jain Irrigation is one of the major beneficiaries of
Govt's initiatives to improve agricultural productivity. The company
is leading supplier of micro irrigation equipment and second largest
globally.
Market Khabar by C. Kutumba Rao (Deccan Chronicle dated 28.01.2008)
From the beginning of last week the markets across the globe are
experiencing the stock market version of a perfect Tsunami, where
everything seems to be going wrong at the same time. On the BSE the
Sensex fell by 652 points to end at 18,362 and the Nifty on the NSE
lost 422 points to close at 5,383. However, the losses on the indices
do not reflect the volatile intraday swings of over 1,000 points on
the Sensex and 500 points on the Nifty during the course of the week.
Market breadth was extremely weak with several midcap and smallcap
stocks locked at downward circuit filter. After scaling new highs
during the early part of the new year Ignoring and overlooking
negative developments like subprime, rising crude oil prices, fear on
a US recession, weakening IIP numbers and the domestic political
wrangles within the UPA, the markets displayed false sense of
'decoupling' and 'insulation' to scale new highs.
With reality now catching up, markets have 'crashed', say observers.
Barring fresh negative news flow markets may consolidate at current
levels with positive bias in the week ahead. Refunds of Future and RPL
IPO's may ease liquidity situation.
Key events to watch in the coming week will be the US Fed meet, RBI
policy meeting and F&O settlement.
Chartists predict wide trading bands of 17,240 to 19,300 for the
Sensex and 4,920 to 5,900 on the Nifty. The indices touched what might
have been intermediate term bottoms during the week ended and they may
retouch it over the next few weeks.
Key support levels on downside are 17,800 and 17,400 on the Sensex and
5,120 and 4,900 on the Nifty. Do not try to outguess short-term
fluctuations. Very few investors can do it consistently enough to beat
the market over the long term. The stock market may seem more risky
and scary, but now is a good time to add depressed shares to your
portfolio. The outlook is not as bad as many investors fear, spread
your risk and keep your investment plan on track.
F&O segment
Mirroring the turmoil in the markets open interest in the derivatives
segment crashed to Rs 85,000 crore. Trading volumes and rollover of
positions got affected due to margin pressures and deep mark to market
differences in several counters.
Traded turnover on both exchanges fell sharply to Rs 57,000 crore,
almost half the daily volumes seen regularly. High implied volatility
of puts and calls indicate volatile trading pattern.
F&O settlement without any major hiccups and rollover positions may
dictate short term direction. Avoid large positions and trade lightly
till markets stabilise. Brutal and savage selling was seen across the
board.
Many counters witnessed manic intraday swings of over 40 per cent,
fallout of excessive speculation. Highs recorded on Fridays rally are
key levels to watch. Stocks failing to cross the highs may see
attracting selling again. Contemplate shorts if indices fail to
sustain above 18,800 and 5,560 levels.
Technology and FMCG sectors showed good resilience. Buy Infosys,
Satyam and ITC on declines for target prices of Rs 1,850, Rs 475 and
Rs 250 in next few weeks.
TechMahindra, Mphasis, Redington, 3i Infotech and Tulip look good for
short term. Banking stocks look good for accumulation at current
levels. Results of many PSU banks are better than expectations. Use
sharp declines for buying. Among the private banks Axis Bank and Kotak
Bank are good buys at lower levels.
Ranbaxy, Orchid, Divi Labs and Matrix have come out with decent
numbers. Buying is suggested at current levels. Use the current sharp
correction in sugar stocks like Shree Renuka Sugars, Bajaj Hindustan
and Triveni for accumulation.
Specific stocks looking good at lower levels are APIL, Educomp, Bharat
Electronics, Welspun Gujarat, Praj Inds, Havells, Biocon and JP
Associates. Diversification is less important in a bull market when a
rising tide lifts nearly all boats. But when stocks are falling, some
groups really get pummelled while others hold up surprisingly well.
The key is reacting to extremes in stock prices, not to the market's
short term direction.
Satta Gupchup
* Select recent picks looking good after the recent wave of selling
are Jayant Agro Organics, Hind Dorr Oliver, Cubex Tubings, Intense
Technologies and Radico Khaitan. Radico Khaitan is one of larger
players in liquor industry owning important brands like 8PM. Heineken
buy of S&N's stake in UB likely to improve valuations of liquor
stocks. Accumulate at current levels for good medium term returns.
Jayant Agro has approved placement of equity to a global major at Rs
105. Stay invested and buy at current levels for steady returns. Cubex
Tubings got listed recently on the NSE also. The stock is available at
a low P/E of just 5. Buy at current levels. Intense has won recently
MTN Irancell project from MTN group an established market leader in
West Asia and African telecom space. Many more orders are in offing.
Buy at current levels. Results of Hind Dorr Oliver are reportedly very
good. Accumulate at current levels.
* After the recent carnage select midcaps looking good for medium term
are Exide Inds, Jain Irrigation, Sintex Inds and Amara Raja. Falling
lead prices and growing auto sector spells good tidings for battery
majors like Exide and Amara Raja. Results have also been very good.
Exide has embedded value of its insurance division. Buy the stocks at
current levels. Jain Irrigation is one of the major beneficiaries of
Govt's initiatives to improve agricultural productivity. The company
is leading supplier of micro irrigation equipment and second largest
globally.