Sunday, November 30, 2008

Weekly Market Outlook 1st-5th Dec 2008

Strong & Weak  futures
 
This is list of 10 strong futures:
Andhra Bank, BPCL, Sterlin Bio, IOC, TTML, Kesoram Ind, Hind Perto, TCS, Glaxo & Hero Honda.
And this is list of 10  Weak Futures:
Wel Guj, Tulip, IVR Prime, Jetairways, Suzlon, Bhushan Steel, Uni Phos, Havells, Ansal Infra, Purva &  Unitech.
  
Nifty is in Down Trend.
 
FII DATA
FII
28/11: 168.54 Cr. (Prov)
DII
28/11: 621.24 Cr. (Prov
 
Index Outlook

Sensex (9092.7) Even as the battle raged on to free hostages from multiple locations in Mumbai, Indian stock markets functioned with remarkable calm, sending the message that such inhuman acts cannot browbeat financial markets. Sensex ended 66 points higher on Friday. Massive rate cut by China and the Citigroup bailout kept the rest of the global markets cheerful.

In a show of solidarity, foreign institutional investors were net buyers in cash on Friday. They have, however, been net sellers to the tune of $644 million in November. The mid- and small-cap stocks are continuing to reel under selling pressure. BSE Midcap index closed at the lowest level since it was formed in 2005. This index is down 72 per cent from its life high. The small cap index has received a deeper cut of 77 per cent from its January peak.

Sensex moved in an extremely narrow band between 8600 and 9200 last week. The fact that it was the expiry week for the November contracts in the derivative segment could have been partly responsible for this sideways move. Investor apathy in the face of a continued barrage of negative news from the economy and from overseas too appears to have sent most investors to the sidelines.

The medium term trend in the Sensex is sideways since the October 27 trough. The third leg of this move could have commenced from the November 20 trough at 8316. Positive divergences in the daily oscillators support the view that the index can rally higher to 10323 or 11560 as this third leg of the correction unfolds.

But key medium term resistance is present between 11000 and 11500. The medium term view will turn positive only on a close above this zone. Another downward reversal from here will make the index move between 8000 and 11000 for a few more months.

The near -term view is turning mildly positive. Sensex can rally higher to 9340 or 10000 in the near term. Failure to surpass 10000 would be a sign that the down-move would resume to pull it lower towards 8300 once again. Next support is at 7697.

Nifty (2755.1)

Nifty moved in a range between 2650 and 2800 last week. This sideways movement has kept the short- and medium- term outlook unchanged. The third leg upward move from October 27 can take the Nifty higher to 3112 or even 3490. However a weekly close above 3400 is needed to make the medium-term view positive. Else, the sideways move between 2500 and 3500 will continue for a few more months.

The short-term view on the index is positive. A move higher to 2872 or 2960 is possible next week. But reversal from either of these levels will mean an imminent decline to 2500 or 2252 again.

Global Cues Global markets pulled back last week on bargain hunting. CBOE volatility index eased to 55 as investors' fears receded with the recovery in stock prices. Most indices recorded over 10 per cent gains. But it needs to be remembered that all the global markets are moving sideways in a lower range since October 27. None of them are in a medium term up trend yet.

Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled higher in the initial part of the week. The important resistance is between 9300 and 9600 in this index. Another reversal from here will result in the current range bound move (between 8000 and 9500) continuing for a few more weeks. S&P 500 too recovered strongly. A rally all the way to 980 or 1000 is possible in this index.

Commodity prices perked up too. CRB index closed the week with a 5 per cent gain. Agri-commodities such as cocoa, cotton and coffee were among the prominent gainers.

But the decline over the last three months has inflicted such a damage that the index needs to close above 410 to mitigate the bearish outlook. —
 
Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Udyog Limited closed the week on a flat note after fluctuating between Rs 490 and Rs 550 over the week.

A short-term trough appears to have been formed at Rs 468 and this up-trend can continue to take the stock higher to Rs 580 again.

Short-term traders should watch out for a downward reversal from this level. If this level is surpassed, the next targets are Rs 611 and Rs 635.

The medium term view for MUL remains neutral.

The stock has key long-term support at Rs 560 and it has been vacillating around this level over the last five weeks.

An upward reversal from here can take the stock higher to Rs 750 again.
 
Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries Limited reversed below the resistance at Rs 1,200 and moved sideways between Rs 1,050 and Rs 1,200 thereafter.

The short-term trend in the stock continues to be down. But it can move higher to Rs 1,200 or Rs 1,320 in the near term.

Rally beyond the second resistance is needed to make the short-term view positive.

Our medium term view for Reliance is neutral. The stock can move sideways between Rs 950 and Rs 1,500 for a few weeks.

The third leg of the correction since the October 27 trough could have commenced at the Rs 1,021 trough. As per this count, the stock can rally to Rs 1,370 or Rs 1,500 again.

Infosys

Infosys closed the week with a mild 4 per cent gain. A morning star candlestick pattern is being formed in the weekly chart that signals a short term reversal.

The third part of the correction from the October 16 trough can take Infosys higher to Rs 1,340 or Rs 1,450 in the near term.

Supports for the week ahead would be available at Rs 1,100 and then Rs 1,040.

We retain the neutral medium term view for this stock. The sideways move between Rs 1,100 and Rs 1,400 appears to be a base-building effort by the stock.

Support below is at Rs 950. Investors with a long term perspective can buy selectively close to Rs 1,000.

SBI

State Bank of India was unable to gather the momentum to move past Rs 1,245 and slid lower towards Rs 1,000 instead.

The stock can slide once more to Rs 990.

But short term traders should watch out for a rebound from the support around Rs 1,000.

Resistances for the week would be at Rs 1,246 and then Rs 1,375. Fresh investment purchases are recommended only on a close above Rs 1,375.

The medium term range for the stock is between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,600.

Since it is close to the lower boundary of this range, swing traders can by with a stop at Rs 950 with the target of Rs 1,400 or Rs 1,600.

Tata Steel

Tata Steel stock moved in an extremely narrow band between Rs 145 and Rs 165 in the four trading sessions last week.

Short-term view on this stock remains negative. A decline to Rs 136 or Rs 100 is possible in the near term.

However, fresh shorts should be initiated only on a decline below Rs 145. Resistance in the week ahead would be at Rs 190 and then Rs 212.

The medium term view on the stock is also negative. But a recovery from Rs 150 can cause a range bound move between Rs 150 and Rs 250 for a few more weeks.

Conversely, a close below Rs 136 will drag the stock to double-digits.

ONGC

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited too meandered sideways retaining the positive short term outlook.

A short-term trough appears to have been formed at Rs 615 and this move can extend to Rs 740 or Rs 812.

Fresh longs can be initiated once the stock moves past the first resistance. Supports will be at Rs 615 and Rs 598.

The third part of the corrective wave since the October 27 trough appears to be in motion now.

The formation of a higher bottom is a positive.

The target for this wave is Rs 810 and then Rs 890. Key medium term resistance is between Rs 800 and Rs 900.
 
NIFTY & SENSEX SPOT LEVELS FOR 1st Dec 2008
 
NSE Nifty Index   2755.10 ( 0.10 %) 2.85       
  1 2 3
Resistance 2792.63 2830.17   2881.33  
Support 2703.93 2652.77 2615.23

BSE Sensex  9092.72 ( 0.73 %) 66.00     
  1 2 3
Resistance 9203.83 9314.95 9472.27
Support 8935.39 8778.07 8666.95
--
Arvind Parekh
INDIABULLS

Friday, November 28, 2008

Market Outlook for 28.11.08

Headlines for the day
Corporate News Headline
Sun Pharmaceutical has acquired US-based drug ingredients manufacturer Chattem Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. (BS)
Ambuja Cements is planning to continue its Rs 35 bn expansion programme for capacity enhancement by next. (BS)
Tilaknagar Industries is setting up a Rs. 800 mn grain-based distillery at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. (BS)

Economic and Political Headline
Inflation rate slipped for the third week in a row to 8.84% for the week ended November 15 due to decline prices of metals, fruits, and some manufactured items such as imported edible oil and rubber. (BS)
The government has allowed firms to issue global depository receipts and foreign currency convertible bonds at lower prices than earlier permitted, to help firms whose stock prices have plunged to raise money abroad more easily. (ET)
The UK house prices slid 0.4% in November, as the financial crisis deterred homebuyers and banks rationed mortgages. (Bloomberg)



SPOT LEVELS FOR TODAY
NSE Nifty Index 2752.25( 3.70 %) 98.25
123
Resistance2795.45 2838.65 2914.70
Support 2676.20 2600.15 2556.95



BSE Sensex 9026.72( 3.81 %) 331.19
123
Resistance 9172.78 9318.85 9575.97
Support 8769.59 8512.47 8366.40

Strong & Weak futures

This is list of 10 strong futures:

Sterlin Bio, NTPC, IOC, BPCL, TTML, Hind Petro, IVRCL Infra, Glaxo, MTNL & GTL.

And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:

Havells, Penin Land, Bhushan Stl, BEML, HDIL, Uni Phos, Matrix Lab, Suzlon, Ansal Infra, Purva & Unitech.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Uptrend may continue up to 2781-2783 zone.

Support at 2729 & 2748 levels.

Below these levels, selling may continue up to 2679-2681 zone and thereafter it can slide up to 2632-2634 zone.

Below 2584-2586 zone, expect panic up to 2536-2538 zone.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2828-2830 zone can be used to sell. Stop Loss at 2876-2878 zone.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.


BSE SENSEX

Technically recovery should start.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

Sell SMALLCAP Stocks

--
Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Market View 27.11.2008

Inflation eases further, dips to 8.84%

Inflation rate slipped for the third week in a row to 8.84 per cent for the week ended November 15 raising the hopes for further cut in key policy rates by the RBI.


Headlines for the day
Corporate News Headline
Sun Pharmaceutical has acquired US-based drug ingredients manufacturer Chattem Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. (BS)
SAIL said that the current economic crisis would have no impact on its ongoing expansion plan. (BS)
Tilaknagar Industries is setting up a Rs. 800 mn grain-based distillery at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra. (BS)


Economic and Political Headline
The government is considering a proposal to extend a sovereign guarantee of Rs. 150 bn to the Cotton Corporation of India to help it raise funds for procuring cotton at the minimum support price. (BS)
The chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said that the Planning Commission would recommend the government to provide additional budgetary support for infrastructure development. (ET)
The spending by the US consumers dropped 1% in October followed a 0.3% drop in September, signalling the economy is sinking into a deeper recession. (Bloomberg)



NSE Nifty Index 2752.25( 3.70 %) 98.25
123
Resistance2795.45 2838.65 2914.70
Support 2676.20 2600.15 2556.95







BSE Sensex 9026.72( 3.81 %) 331.19
123
Resistance 9172.78 9318.85 9575.97
Support 8769.59 8512.47 8366.40



FII DATA
FII
26/11: -416.82 Cr. (Prov)
DII
26/11: 362.05 Cr. (Prov)


Strong & Weak futures

This is list of 10 strong futures:

Sterlin Bio, NTPC, IOC, BPCL, TTML, Hind Petro, IVRCL Infra, Glaxo, MTNL & GTL.

And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:

Havells, Penin Land, Bhushan Stl, BEML, HDIL, Uni Phos, Matrix Lab, Suzlon, Ansal Infra, Purva & Unitech.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

--
Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Market Outlook for 26.11.08 & Few Research Reports Attached

Headlines for the day

    Corporate News Headline
    BHEL has entered into a joint venture with the Tamil Nadu government for setting up 2x800 MW super-critical units at Udangud. (BS)
    Tata Chemicals has entered into definitive agreements for investing USD 25 mn in JOil (Singapore) - a jatropha seeding company based in Singapore. (BS)
    Jindal Steel & Power is planning to add hydroelectric, nuclear, wind and solar projects to its larger steel business as demand for power increases. (Bloomberg)

    Economic and Political Headline
    The deputy chairman of the Planning Commission told that India will add 11,000 MW of power generation capacity in the current fiscal year to March 2009. (ET)
    The Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that private sector banks will be forced to cut lending rates sooner due to competition from public sector counterparts. (ET)
    The US Federal Reserve took two new steps to unfreeze credit for homebuyers, consumers, and small businesses, committing up to USD 800 bn. (Bloomberg)

 
 
 
NSE Nifty Index   2654.00 ( -2.00 %) -54.25       
  1 2 3
Resistance 2750.40 2846.80   2902.90  
Support 2597.90 2541.80 2445.40

BSE Sensex  8695.53 ( -2.33 %) -207.59     
  1 2 3
Resistance 9035.75 9375.98 9569.15
Support 8502.35 8309.18 7968.95

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Above 2689 level, expect short covering up to 2755-2757 zone and thereafter expect a jump up to 2820-2822 zone.

Support at 2640 level. Below this level, selling may continue up to 2624-2626 zone.

Below 2558-2560 zone, panic may continue up to 2493-2495 zone by non-stop.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2885-2887 zone can be used to sell. Stop Loss is too far on upper side and can be placed at around 2951-2953 zone.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.

BSE SENSEX

Technically recovery should happen.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

Strong & Weak futures

This is list of 10 strong futures

:

Sterlin Bio, IOC, TTML, Glaxo, Hind Petro, Andhra Bk, BPCL, GTL, NTPC & MTNL

.And this is list of 10 Weak Futures

:

Tech Mahindra, Gitanjali, Jet Airways, Suzlon, HDIL, Matrix Labs, Amtek Auto, Ansal Infra, Purva & Unitech.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

Trading Calls 26th Nov 08

-ve sectors & scripts

: Bank

+ve sectors & scripts :

Akruti, KSoil

Buy HeroHonda-742 for 757 with sl 736

Buy GVKpil-16 for 17.20-18 with sl 15.25

Buy MTNL-71 for 75-76 with sl 69

Buy TITAN-882 for 895-902 with sl 876

Short Indiacem-82 for 78 with sl 85

+ve to Market

1. US Market 2. Expected RBI Move on CRR, Repo & SLR 3. Asian Market [mixed] 4. SGX Nifty 5. FII Buying in F&O

-ve to Market

1. Profit booking 2. Expected lower end NP & Growth in Q3 3. Retailers growth forecast 4. Weak sentiment 5. There is no investment buying by small investors and institutions.

 


--
Arvind Parekh
INDIABULLS
+ 91 98432 32381

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Market Outlook for 25.11.08


Headlines for the day

Corporate News Headline
Tata Chemicals' US-based subsidiary has raised USD 300 mn by way of syndicate funding to repay loan taken to acquire a firm in the US. (ET)
BHEL bagged a contract worth Rs. 2.4 bn from Coastal Gujarat Power, a Tata Power company. (BS)
TATA Steel will continue with its Rs. 270 bn plan to expand capacity at Jamshedpur and build a new plant at Orissa. (ET)

Economic and Political Headline
With inflation declining to single digit level, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that interest rates may soften further and also made a case for revisiting reforms to make the economy more competitive. (BS)
The government is planning to set up a special dedicated fund of around Rs. 500 bn to provide loans to infrastructure projects — roads, airports, power plants or ports — being developed by private companies as well as by government-private joint ventures. (BS)
The US government entered into an agreement with Citigroup to provide a package of guarantees of USD 306 bn and to inject USD 20 bn of capital, bolstering the stock after its 60% plunge last week. (Bloomberg)

NSE Nifty Index 2708.25( 0.55 %) 14.80
123
Resistance2754.47 2800.68 2861.02
Support 2647.92 2587.58 2541.37




BSE Sensex 8903.12( -0.14 %) -12.09
123
Resistance 9062.78 9222.45 9402.87
Support 8722.69 8542.27 8382.60

Strong & Weak futures

This is list of 10 strong futures:

Hind Petro, IOC,TTML, Sterlin Boi, Glaxo, BPCL, NTPC, GTL, Power Grid & ITC.

And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:

JSW Steel, Parsvnath, Matrix Labs, Birla Jute, Orchid Chem, Ansal Infra, Amtek Auto, Purva, Unitech & J Stainless.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Above 2754 level, rally may continue up to 2768-2770 zone and thereafter it can jump up to 2795-2797 zone.

Below 2705-2707 zone, expect profit booking up to 2663-2665 zone and thereafter slide may continue up to 2635-2637 zone.

Break below 2621-2623 zone, expect panic up to 2593-2595 zone.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2809-2811 zone can be used to sell. Stop Loss at 2837-2839 zone.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.

BSE SENSEX

Technically Profit Booking should happen.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8,443.39. Up by 396.97 points.

The Broader S&P 500 closed at 851.81. Up by 51.78 points.

The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 1,472.02. Up by 87.67 points.

The partially convertible rupee <INR=IN> closed at 50.09/10 per dollar on yesterday, weaker than from its previous close of 50.04/05 on Friday.

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OIL & GAS INDEX Stocks May Zoom

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Trading Calls 25th Nov 08

+ve sectors & scripts : IT, OIL&Refin, Pharma, GodrejCP, BPCL, DCHL, Cipla, Wipro

-ve sectors & scripts : CNX nifty junior,

Buy IOC-408 for 415-432 with sl 400

Buy TCS-519 for 551-561 with sl 510

Buy SterlingBio-190 for 202 with sl 185

Buy HCLTech-149 for 159-163 with sl 145

Buy Glaxo-1153 for 1190 with sl 1145

Buy Dr.Reddy-430 for 452 with sl 423

+ve to Market

1. US Market 2. Expected RBI Move on CRR, Repo & SLR 3. Expected Bailout package for reality sectors 4. G20 Movement to clear international recession 5. US bailout package to CITI group 6. Asian Market 7. SGX Nifty

-ve to Market

1. Profit booking 2. Rs.Vs $ 3. The impact of global recession in economic growth 4. SGX nifty 5. Weak sentiment 6. There is no investment buying by small investors and institutions.

--
Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381

Market Outlook for 25.11.08 & Research Reports Attached

Headlines for the day

    Corporate News Headline
    Tata Chemicals' US-based subsidiary has raised USD 300 mn by way of syndicate funding to repay loan taken to acquire a firm in the US. (ET)
    BHEL bagged a contract worth Rs. 2.4 bn from Coastal Gujarat Power, a Tata Power company. (BS)
    TATA Steel will continue with its Rs. 270 bn plan to expand capacity at Jamshedpur and build a new plant at Orissa. (ET)

    Economic and Political Headline
    With inflation declining to single digit level, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that interest rates may soften further and also made a case for revisiting reforms to make the economy more competitive. (BS)
    The government is planning to set up a special dedicated fund of around Rs. 500 bn to provide loans to infrastructure projects — roads, airports, power plants or ports — being developed by private companies as well as by government-private joint ventures. (BS)
    The US government entered into an agreement with Citigroup to provide a package of guarantees of USD 306 bn and to inject USD 20 bn of capital, bolstering the stock after its 60% plunge last week. (Bloomberg)
 
NSE Nifty Index   2708.25 ( 0.55 %) 14.80       
  1 2 3
Resistance 2754.47 2800.68   2861.02  
Support 2647.92 2587.58 2541.37

BSE Sensex  8903.12 ( -0.14 %) -12.09     
  1 2 3
Resistance 9062.78 9222.45 9402.87
Support 8722.69 8542.27 8382.60

Strong & Weak futures

This is list of 10 strong futures:

Hind Petro, IOC,TTML, Sterlin Boi, Glaxo, BPCL, NTPC, GTL, Power Grid & ITC.

And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:

JSW Steel, Parsvnath, Matrix Labs, Birla Jute, Orchid Chem, Ansal Infra, Amtek Auto, Purva, Unitech & J Stainless.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Above 2754 level, rally may continue up to 2768-2770 zone and thereafter it can jump up to 2795-2797 zone.

Below 2705-2707 zone, expect profit booking up to 2663-2665 zone and thereafter slide may continue up to 2635-2637 zone.

Break below 2621-2623 zone, expect panic up to 2593-2595 zone.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2809-2811 zone can be used to sell. Stop Loss at 2837-2839 zone.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.

BSE SENSEX

Technically Profit Booking should happen.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8,443.39. Up by 396.97 points.

The Broader S&P 500 closed at 851.81. Up by 51.78 points.

The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 1,472.02. Up by 87.67 points.

The partially convertible rupee <INR=IN> closed at 50.09/10 per dollar on yesterday, weaker than from its previous close of 50.04/05 on Friday.

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OIL & GAS INDEX Stocks May Zoom

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Trading Calls 25th Nov 08

+ve sectors & scripts : IT, OIL&Refin, Pharma, GodrejCP, BPCL, DCHL, Cipla, Wipro

-ve sectors & scripts : CNX nifty junior,

Buy IOC-408 for 415-432 with sl 400

Buy TCS-519 for 551-561 with sl 510

Buy SterlingBio-190 for 202 with sl 185

Buy HCLTech-149 for 159-163 with sl 145

Buy Glaxo-1153 for 1190 with sl 1145

Buy Dr.Reddy-430 for 452 with sl 423

+ve to Market

1. US Market 2. Expected RBI Move on CRR, Repo & SLR 3. Expected Bailout package for reality sectors 4. G20 Movement to clear international recession 5. US bailout package to CITI group 6. Asian Market 7. SGX Nifty

-ve to Market

1. Profit booking 2. Rs.Vs $ 3. The impact of global recession in economic growth 4. SGX nifty 5. Weak sentiment 6. There is no investment buying by small investors and institutions.



--
Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381

Monday, November 24, 2008

Market outlook for 24.11.08

 
Headlines for the day
    Corporate News Headline
    SBI had got Reserve bank approval for its proposed joint venture with a unit of French bank Societe Generale. (ET)
    Dabur India agreed to buy 72.15% in Fem Care Pharma in an all cash deal of Rs. 2.03 bn. (ET)
    Power Grid Corporation is planning to have more external funding, including from multilateral lending agencies, for implementing its projects proposed in the 11th Five-Year Plan. (BS)
    Economic and Political Headline
    Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assured to industrialists that notwithstanding the global economic crisis, India would be able to achieve a growth target of 8%. (BS)
    The government and the Reserve Bank of India are contemplating to open a special Rs. 200 bn refinance window to boost growth of small and medium enterprises, which are facing credit crunch (BS)
    The UK home repossessions by mortgage lenders rose 12% in the third quarter as higher unemployment and the shrinking economy left more Britons unable to pay their debts. (Bloomberg)
 
NSE Nifty Index   2693.45 ( 5.50 %) 140.30       
  1 2 3
Resistance 2761.43 2829.42   2940.23  
Support 2582.63 2471.82 2403.83

BSE Sensex  8915.21 ( 5.49 %) 464.20     
  1 2 3
Resistance 9121.39 9327.57 9667.11
Support 8575.67 8236.13 8029.95

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Rally may continue up to 2742-2744 zone.

Support at 2674 & 2695 levels.

Below these levels, expect profit booking 2600-2602 zone and thereafter selling may continue up to 2528-2530 zone.

Below 2456-2458 zone, panic may continue up to 2384-2386 and thereafter it can tumble up to 2384-2386 zone by non-stop.

On Positive Side, short rallies up to 2814-2816 zone can be used to sell. Stop Loss is too far away and can be placed at around 2885-2887 zone.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.

BSE SENSEX

Technically Profit Booking should happen. Excellent move by Bulls on Friday and amazing too. But there is a suspicion that it might be due to short covering.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 8,046.42. Up by 494.13 points.

The Broader S&P 500 closed at 800.03. Up by 47.59 points.

The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 1,384.35. Up by 68.23 points.

The partially convertible rupee <INR=IN> ended at 50.04/05 per dollar on Friday, stronger than 50.18/22 at close on Thursday.

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Strong & Weak futures
This is list of 10 strong futures:
TTML, Hind Petro, Glaxo, IOC, BPCL, GTL, NTPC, Sterlin Bio, Power Grid & Hind Zinc.

And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:
Parsvnath, Rel Capital, HDIL, Orchid Chem, Gitanjali, Purva, Matrix Labs, Ansal infra, Amtek Auto & Uni Tech.

Nifty is in Down Trend.

FII DATA

FII
-705.56
DII
46.22



Weekly Index Outlook

Sensex (8915.2)
The incessant pounding of negative tidings from overseas pushed the Sensex back towards the 8000-mark last week. There are multiple swords hanging over the market's neck: Detroit automakers tottering on the verge of bankruptcy, the dire state of Citigroup, major economies slipping in to recession — to name a few. The desperation of the investors is amply reflected in the euphoric rally on Wall Street on Friday greeting the appointment of a new Treasury Secretary.

Sensex recorded an intra-week trough at 8316 on Thursday and just when everyone had braced themselves for an inevitable plunge below 8000, it reversed smartly on Friday afternoon. Derivative volumes were high on Friday implying that short-covering could have been the prime reason for the surge. The expiry of the November contracts next week could see the rally extend a few more sessions. Low open interest below Rs 50,000 crore is a positive.

The reversal on Friday, though heartening, has not changed the short-term outlook, that remains downwards. The momentum provided by this reversal can take the index higher towards 9320 or 9940 in the short-term. However, if the index does an about-turn in the early part of next week and fails to surpass the first resistance, it would imply that the down trend would resume to take Sensex down towards 7600 again.

The long-term support levels in the immediate vicinity are the October 2005 trough at 7657 and March 2005 peak at 6882. We have also explained that the next target of the third wave from the 21,206 peak is at 6887. These are the levels that we will look at, to buttress any sharp decline in the near future.

The most likely movement over the medium-term is a range-bound move between 7500 and 11000 as the index garners strength to fight back.

The upper targets for the week ahead are at 9320 and then 9941. If the second resistance in surpassed, a move towards the recent peak at 10945 would be possible. Supports can be expected from 8300 and then 7690.

Nifty (2693)

Nifty reversed from an intra-week trough at 2503 on Thursday. The index can move higher to 3167 or 3765 next week. However, if it fails to move past 3167, it would imply that weakness would resume and pull the index lower to 2502 or 2252 again.

The medium-term outlook for the index is neutral. A sideways move between 2200 and 3400 is likely over this timeframe. Long-term support levels to watch out for are the October 2005 trough at 2300 and March 2005 peak at 2183.



 

Global Cues

The down-trend that commenced in the first week of November continued to chip away at the global indices. Many of them breached their October lows while some are hovering close to these levels. CBOE volatility index spiked to 80 again implying that the state of investor's nerves was as taut as it was in the last week of October.

Dow Jones Industrial Average gave everyone a scare by plunging to 7506 on Thursday. But the index closed the week above the 8000 mark. The 2003 and 2002 troughs at 7416 and 7197 are the immediate support levels for this index. The S&P 500 appears weaker than the DJIA since it declined below 2002 trough last week. But it needs to be remembered that these are long-term trend deciding levels so we need more than two weekly closes below 760 to pronounce the end of the structural bull market in this index.

Commodities did not fare any better. CRB index is hovering at 350; the level recorded in late October. Penetration of this level will drag the index another 15 to 20 per cent lower. Crude was one of the worst affected and declined to $49, as indicated last week. The next short-term support is at $46.




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Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Weekly Market Outlook for 24th-28th Nov 2008

Strong & Weak futures
This is list of 10 strong futures:

TTML, Hind Petro, Glaxo, IOC, BPCL, GTL, NTPC, Sterlin Bio, Power Grid & Hind Zinc.
And this is list of 10 Weak Futures:
Parsvnath, Rel Capital, HDIL, Orchid Chem, Gitanjali, Purva, Matrix Labs, Ansal infra, Amtek Auto & Uni Tech.

Nifty is in Down Trend.



FII DATA
FII
-705.56
DII
46.22



Weekly Index Outlook

Sensex (8915.2)
The incessant pounding of negative tidings from overseas pushed the Sensex back towards the 8000-mark last week. There are multiple swords hanging over the market's neck: Detroit automakers tottering on the verge of bankruptcy, the dire state of Citigroup, major economies slipping in to recession — to name a few. The desperation of the investors is amply reflected in the euphoric rally on Wall Street on Friday greeting the appointment of a new Treasury Secretary.

Sensex recorded an intra-week trough at 8316 on Thursday and just when everyone had braced themselves for an inevitable plunge below 8000, it reversed smartly on Friday afternoon. Derivative volumes were high on Friday implying that short-covering could have been the prime reason for the surge. The expiry of the November contracts next week could see the rally extend a few more sessions. Low open interest below Rs 50,000 crore is a positive.

The reversal on Friday, though heartening, has not changed the short-term outlook, that remains downwards. The momentum provided by this reversal can take the index higher towards 9320 or 9940 in the short-term. However, if the index does an about-turn in the early part of next week and fails to surpass the first resistance, it would imply that the down trend would resume to take Sensex down towards 7600 again.

The long-term support levels in the immediate vicinity are the October 2005 trough at 7657 and March 2005 peak at 6882. We have also explained that the next target of the third wave from the 21,206 peak is at 6887. These are the levels that we will look at, to buttress any sharp decline in the near future.

The most likely movement over the medium-term is a range-bound move between 7500 and 11000 as the index garners strength to fight back.

The upper targets for the week ahead are at 9320 and then 9941. If the second resistance in surpassed, a move towards the recent peak at 10945 would be possible. Supports can be expected from 8300 and then 7690.

Nifty (2693)

Nifty reversed from an intra-week trough at 2503 on Thursday. The index can move higher to 3167 or 3765 next week. However, if it fails to move past 3167, it would imply that weakness would resume and pull the index lower to 2502 or 2252 again.

The medium-term outlook for the index is neutral. A sideways move between 2200 and 3400 is likely over this timeframe. Long-term support levels to watch out for are the October 2005 trough at 2300 and March 2005 peak at 2183.



Global Cues

The down-trend that commenced in the first week of November continued to chip away at the global indices. Many of them breached their October lows while some are hovering close to these levels. CBOE volatility index spiked to 80 again implying that the state of investor's nerves was as taut as it was in the last week of October.

Dow Jones Industrial Average gave everyone a scare by plunging to 7506 on Thursday. But the index closed the week above the 8000 mark. The 2003 and 2002 troughs at 7416 and 7197 are the immediate support levels for this index. The S&P 500 appears weaker than the DJIA since it declined below 2002 trough last week. But it needs to be remembered that these are long-term trend deciding levels so we need more than two weekly closes below 760 to pronounce the end of the structural bull market in this index.

Commodities did not fare any better. CRB index is hovering at 350; the level recorded in late October. Penetration of this level will drag the index another 15 to 20 per cent lower. Crude was one of the worst affected and declined to $49, as indicated last week. The next short-term support is at $46.


Reliance Ind

Reliance Industries moved lower in line with our expectation towards the intra-week trough at Rs 1,021.

But the last-hour surge on Friday resulted in the stock ending the week on a flat note.

As we have been reiterating there is a strong medium-term support at Rs 970 and the stock can spend a few months in the band between Rs 950 and Rs 1,500.

A short-term trough might have been formed at Rs 1,021 last week.

The stock could move higher to Rs 1,200 or Rs 1,322 in the near-term.

Inability to move past the first target would be sign that the Rs 970-support would be tested again in the near-term.


ONGC

ONGC moved lower as indicated in this column last week. But the decline halted near the support at Rs 600. The stock has key long-term supports at Rs 620 and below that at Rs 550. Though the lower support was tested on October 27, the intra-day recovery made the stock close above Rs 600 on that day. A long-term trough is possible for the stock in the band between Rs 550 and Rs 600. The medium-term view will, however, turn positive only on a close above Rs 900.

The stock can move higher to Rs 736 in the near-term. Short-term traders should watch out for a sharp reversal from this area. If this level is surpassed, the rally can extend to Rs 810.


SBI

The 9 per cent surge in SBI in the second half of the trading session on Friday has made the short-term outlook positive for the stock.

It is obvious that the third leg of the correction that is on since October 27 has commenced from the Rs 1,025-trough.

This wave can take the stock higher to Rs 1,245 or even Rs 1,370 again.

Inability to move beyond Rs 1,245 would mean that the pull back is unsustainable and the stock can move lower towards Rs 990 again.

The presence of the 50-day moving average at Rs 1,370 makes it a formidable medium-term resistance.

If this level is surpassed, SBI can move on to Rs 1,600 again.


Tata Steel

Tata Steel recorded an intra-week trough at Rs 150 as indicated in this column last week. A rebound is possible from these levels that can take the stock higher towards Rs 190 or Rs 212. If the stock fails to surpass the first resistance, it would mean that a decline towards Rs 135 is possible in the near-term. Fresh shorts can be initiated on such signs of weakness.

A strong rally beyond Rs 212 will take Tata Steel to Rs 250. A sideways move between Rs 150 and Rs 250 is then possible for a few more weeks. However, the medium-term outlook for the stock is very weak and a decline towards the long-term support zone between Rs 100 and Rs 110 is likely over the medium-term.


Infosys

Infosys declined below the near-term support at Rs 1,180 to the intra-week trough at Rs 1,100. As explained earlier, the stock has key long-term support at Rs 1,100 and a sustainable trough can be formed here. The sideways move between Rs 1,100 and Rs 1,450 witnessed since October 10 can be part of a base building move that can be followed by a long-term up-move in the stock. Medium-term view will turn overtly positive on a close above Rs 1,600.

The sharp reversal of Friday can be followed by a short-term rally to Rs 1,240 or Rs 1,320. Failure to move past Rs 1,240 will mean an imminent decline to Rs 1,100 or Rs 1,040 in the near-term. Next long-term support for the stock is at Rs 938.


Maruti Suzuki

MUL tested the support at Rs 475 fleetingly on Thursday before reversing upward. But the short-term trend in the stock continues to be down. Immediate resistances in the week ahead would be at Rs 532 and then Rs 572. Reversal from either of these levels would denote that the stock can decline to Rs 430 or even Rs 390.

MUL has key long-term support at Rs 550, around which the stock is moving since July. The stock could be attempting to form a long-term trough at these levels. But a firm close above Rs 800 is needed to signal that the stock has formed a long-term trough and is on the road to recovery. Next long-term support is at Rs 400 for the stock.


Nifty to remain volatile

Pointers

Premium widens sharply for Nifty future

Volatility index remains firm above 60

Rollover of Nifty future moderate at 15 per cent



Despite a sharp recovery on Friday, the Nifty November future closed a good 3.6 per cent lower over its previous week's close of 2829 points.

However, the day's rally, buoyed by short covering, did help it end at a 30-point premium over its spot, which closed at 2693.45. In terms of rollover, the performance so far has only been moderate. The week saw about 15 per cent rollover in open interest, which is marginally better than that of the last month.

Follow-up

1) We had presented two strategies - going short on Nifty future if it dips below 2700 and short straddle by selling Nifty 2800 call and puts.

Both the strategies would have yielded decent profits. But as recommended, traders can hold the short straddle strategy for one or two days more (ahead of expiry).

State Bank of India: We had advised traders to go short on SBI future keeping the stop-loss at 1265.

Traders would have made windfall profits as the stock price tumbled quite sharply.

Outlook

Notwithstanding the strong close on Friday, we expect the Nifty future to remain under pressure.

It now faces resistance at 2850-2900. A breach of this level can take the Nifty future to 3250 level. On the other hand, if it fails to sustain at current levels, it can re-test its October lows.

Any fall below 2550 has the potential to take Nifty future to as low as 1880-1950.

India VIX or Volatility Index, which indicates the expected immediate volatility of the market, has consistently been hovering around 60-95 point range throughout last week.

This figure is quite high and indicates that Nifty is set to witness heightened volatility both during the week and in intra-day trades. But for the week it closed marginally lower at 66.46.

For the forthcoming week, we expect Nifty to open on a positive note. However, considering that it is also the settlement week for November derivative contracts, traders may have to brace themselves for sharp volatility in the markets.

Recommendation

Traders may have to exercise more caution as markets are likely to remain quite choppy and volatile in the coming weeks.

Traders with a penchant for risk however can consider going long on Nifty future keeping the stop-loss at 2495. As long as 2550 is not broken, the Nifty future has the potential to go up.

The stop-loss has been given at quite distance intentionally.

However, if the Nifty future opens with a huge gap of over 100 points, traders are advised to stay away from the market as 2850-2950 appears a vulnerable range which may cause sharp swings.

Stock futures

ONGC (687.65): The stock witnessed a sharp recovery from Friday's low level.

The future closed in a premium at 691 and saw a sharp build up in both November and December futures. Interestingly, a chunk of the build up in positions was on the long side. The stock may see a sharp recovery from hereon. It may find support at 640 levels and may face a resistance at 785. We feel the current rally has the potential to take the stock up to its resistance level.

Traders can consider going long on ONGC with a stop-loss at 640.

FIIs trend

The cumulative FII positions as percentage of total gross market position on the derivative segment as on November20 decreased to 36.54 per cent. Foreign institutional investors have been net sellers during most part of the week. They now hold index futures worth Rs 7,939.65 crore and stock future worth Rs10,688 crore. Their index options holding stood higher at Rs 13,523.79 crore.


- Arvind Parekh
+ 91 98432 32381


Friday, November 21, 2008

Outlook for 21.11.08 & Research Reports Attached



Headlines for the day
    Corporate News Headline
    GVK Power and Infrastructure is planning to raise Rs. 2.4 bn by divesting a 40% stake to private equity funds for its power unit in Punjab. (ET)
    Hindustan Copper is expecting a 10% fall in production in the fiscal year to end-March ´09. (ET)
    Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren bagged orders worth Rs. 5 bn in Indian and abroad. (BS)
    Economic and Political Headline
    Inflation declined to 8.9% for the week ended November 8 from 8.98% a week ago. (BS)
    To ensure growth momentum in the employment sensitive micro and small enterprises as well as rural housing sectors, the RBI has asked banks to provide Rs. 30 bn for funds under SIDBI and National Housing Bank. (ET)
    The UK retail sales fell 1% in October, after dropping 0.5% in September, as shoppers bought more food items, offsetting lower spending on electrical goods and clothing. (Bloomberg)
 
NIFTY AND SENSEX SPOT LEVELS TODAY
NSE Nifty Index   2553.15 ( -3.11 %) -81.85       
  1 2 3
Resistance 2623.93 2694.72   2755.23  
Support 2492.63 2432.12 2361.33

BSE Sensex  8451.01 ( -3.68 %) -322.77     
  1 2 3
Resistance 8555.52 8660.02 8779.59
Support 8331.45 8211.88 8107.38
Strong & Weak  futures
 
This is list of 10 strong futures:
 TTML, Hind Petro, GTL, Glaxo, Union Bank, Colpal, IOC, BPCL, MTNL & Sterlin Bio.
And this is list of 10  Weak Futures:
Tata Motors, Suzlon, Orchid Chem, Gitanjali, Rel Capital, Ansal Infra, Purva, Matrix Labs, Uni Tech & Amtek Auto.
 
Nifty is in Down Trend.

NIFTY FUTURES (F & O)

Below 2543-2545 zone, fall may continue up to 2525 level and thereafter it can tumble up to 2493-2495 zone by non-stop.

Above 2560 & 2565 levels, it can touch 2575-2577 zone and thereafter it can jump up to 2595-2597 zone. Problem is that multiple resistance zones at 2605-2607 zone & at 2625-2627 zone will be major barriers too.

Sell if touches 2675-2677 zone. Stop Loss at 2705-2707 zone.

On Negative Side, Multiple support zones at 2453-2455 zone & at 2463-2465 zone. Below these zones, expect panic up to 2423-2425 zone and if breaks & sustains at below this zone then downtrend may continue and have caution.

Short-Term Investors:

Short-Term trend is bearish and target at around 2392 level on down side.

On Positive Side, rallies up to 2982 level can be used to exit. Maintain a

Stop Loss at 3178 level for your short positions too.

BSE SENSEX

Technically selling should continue. If bears reluctant then bulls will try to

rig up and have caution.

Short-Term Investors:

Trend is Bearish & Technical target at around 8183 level on down side. Rallies up to 9974 level can be used to exit. SL at 10571 level.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 7,552.29. Down by 444.99 points.

The Broader S&P 500 closed at 752.44. Down by 54.14 points.

The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 1,316.12. Down by 70.30 points.

The partially convertible rupee <INR=IN> closed at 50.18/22 on yesterday, weaker than its previous close of 50.02/03.

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Sell SENSEX Stocks

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Trading Calls 21st Nov 08

-ve sectors & scripts : Bse Oil&Gas, Metal, Auto, IT

Intra day Trading calls

Short HeroHonda-710 for 690-672 with sl 718

Short Relcapital-421 for 400-383 with sl 430

Short MTNL-69 for 65-63 with sl 71.50

Short Divislab-1133 for 1090-1069 with sl 1150

Short Rolta-165 for 157-155 with sl 169

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-ve to Market

1. Profit booking 2.Continous selling by FII 3. Rs.Vs $ 4. The impact of global recession in economic growth 5. SGX nifty 6. Weak sentiment 7. Asian Markets 8. There is no investment buying by small investors and institution. 9. Heavy slashes in commodity prices (Metal prices) 10. US Market

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Arvind Parekh