August 2014
In This Issue
• Market Outlook for the month
• Equity Market Outlook
• Derivatives & Commodities Market Outlook
• Large Cap and Mid Cap Investment Ideas
• Model Advisory Portfolios
• Recommended Funds
• OrionLite Trading Terminal
Union budget puts more money in the hands of consumers
Sequential improvement in CPI and WPI
Reduction in QE remains intact at USD 10bn
Dear Investor,
Market performance:
Nifty took a breather with a 1.4% upmove in July
after a rally of 8% and 5% in May and June respec-
tively. Bank Nifty witnessed a quiet month with flat
performance after increase of 15% and 3% during
May and June respectively. CNX Mid Cap corrected by
2% during July after a cumulative increase of 24% during May and June. CNX IT
continued its rally for the second consecutive month with returns of 4% in July.
Economy and Macro:
Improved domestic macro and hopes for a revival in economic sentiments under
the watch of new government have been key triggers for the upmove. June CPI
came at 7.3% (vs May's 8.3%) due to lower food prices. June WPI came in at 5.4%
against May's 6%.There is growing noise for a possible rate cut by RBI in the wake
of lowering core inflation numbers for a sustained period of time.
Government presented its first union budget, touching almost all aspects of its pre
election manifesto - from construction of new cities to cleaning of Ganga. Fiscal
deficit estimate at 4.3% for FY15 is a key indicator for equity investors to watch.
Government also, provided tax relief to individual tax payers.
On the global side USA reported mixed data. GDP grew at 4% versus expectations
of 3% but job data came weaker than expectations. QE stands reduced by USD
10 Bn (lower than estimates). Poor data on jobs front has strengthened argu-
ments for a late increase in interest rates by US Fed.
Outlook:
Despite the rally in the last 3 months valuations are around the long period
average. We have again upgraded FY16 estimates for Sensex EPS to 1836 (a 20%
growth). Downside seems to be limited in Index due to expectations of 17%
earnings growth in the next 3 years after ~8% growth during the last 6 years. In
the event of a consolidation, activity could turn stock specific with focus on quality.
Our Mid Cap model portfolio, with 100%+ returns during last 4 years, offers a very
good selection of high quality companies. We advise shifting to defensives like IT
and Pharma to protect portfolio gains after a huge rally during the last 3 months.
Key Highlights for the Month
Global Market
Index
Sensex
Nifty
Dow
Nasdaq
Hang Sang
31-July-14
25,895
7,721
16,563
4,370
24,757
MoM (%)
1.9
1.4
-0.2
-1.6
-0.9
6.8
YoY (%)
33.9
34.5
1.6
6.9
20.5
13.1
FTSE 100 Index 6,730
Economic Pulse
Key Indicators
IIP (May)
WPI (June)
10 Year Yield
USD/ INR
Crude ($)
Gold (10 gms)
Current Month
4.7%
5.78%
8.49%
60.56
106
27906
Change (%)
38.24
-3.83
-2.97
0.63
-5.69
-0.67
Thought for the month
Rakesh Tarway
Vice President