Wise Money – A weekly research newsletter from SMC Global Securities Ltd. Issue no. 742

Contents

  • Equity 4-7
  • Derivatives 8-9
  • Commodity 10-13
  • Currency 14
  • IPO 15
  • FD Monitor 16
  • Mutual Fund 17-18

From The Desk Of Editor

In the weak gone by, market looked cautious on the prospect of fresh trade tensions I between the US and Europe and an uptick in COVID-19 cases around the world and worsening economic damage. Even the International Monetary Fund's has downgraded global economic projections and this shook the confidence of the investors. On the contrary, the dollar strengthened as a rise in coronavirus cases in the United States reduced confidence in a quick economic recovery. Another data showed that Japan’s factory activity remained stuck at an 11-year low in June, in a sign the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on manufacturers even as services-sector sentiment picks up. While, the US economy shrank at a 5.0 percent rate in the first quarter with a much worse decline expected in the current three-month economic period because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Back at home, despite burgeoning Covid-19 cases in India and weak global cues, domestic stock market closed in green. However market looked little weary after the IMF revised their GDP growth outlook for India. As per IMF, India’s economy will contract by 4.5% during the year, which will be historic low. Whereas Moody’s Investors Service expects India’s economy to contract 3.1% in 2020 compared with 0.2% growth it projected in April. In another development, the SEBI on June 25 announced revisions to various regulations related to pricing norms for preferential share issue, insider trading, among others following its board meeting. Easing compliance requirements due to continuing adverse impact of the coronavirus pandemic, market regulator SEBI gave another month's extension till July 31 to listed companies for submitting their fourth-quarter as well as annual results. Earlier, the deadline to submit the financial results was June 30. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of India has asked banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to strictly follow its business practices code and outsourcing norms while lending, warning that any violation will amount to a serious transgression. Another data showed that India’s trade deficit with China is estimated to have narrowed to $48.7 billion last financial year — the lowest in five years — compared with $53.6 billion a year ago, as imports from across the border dropped over 7% to $65 billion in 2019-20. Investors would continue to track global cues and response of policy makers to the rising infections over the globe to get a sense that whether such actions may lead to slowdown the pick-up of economic activity.

On the commodity market front, it was slightly weaker week for commodities in which market ignored improvement in economic data’s and paid attention on second wave of corona spread. New measures taken to contain the spread of the virus was also threatening to undo some of the recent progress on reopening the economy. The pandemic fear factor gold may remain on the higher side. On MCX, it has already made new high last week and expected to continue its upside journey and can touch 48500 in short term. Silver has potential to touch 49500 in days to come. Overseas manufacturing sector data came in better than expected for June, reinforcing market optimism that the global economy is on steady recovery. Hence, we have seen moreover a steady trade in base metals counter. Copper and nickel can outperform other metals. Crude should trade in a range of 2800-3200 whereas natural gas may see value buying from lower levels.

(Saurabh Jain)

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EQUITY

NEWS

DOMESTIC
Pharmaceuticals
  • Aurobindo Pharma is developing a range of products including 14 biosimilars as it looks to expand its product portfolio in the US and EU markets. The firm is developing eight inhalers and six nasal sprays, out of which two products have already been filed.
  • Zydus Cadila has received nod from the US health regulator to market generic antihistamine Meclizine hydrochloride tablets. The company has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market Meclizine hydrochloride tablets in the strengths of 12.5 mg and 25 mg.
  • Biocon has signed an agreement with market expansion services provider DKSH for distribution of seven generic products in Singapore and Thailand.
Information Technology
  • Wipro Ltd has been awarded a strategic, multi-year infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation services engagement by Germany-based energy company E.ON. Wipro will transform E.ON's legacy data centre operations to hybrid cloud model by leveraging its BoundaryLess Enterprise (BLE) framework and Wipro HOLMES, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation platform.
Automobile
  • Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has launched BS VI compliant S-CNG variant of SPresso, priced between Rs 4.84 lakh and Rs 5.13 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The introduction of the S-CNG variant is in line with the company's commitment to expand its green vehicle portfolio in the country.
Engineering
  • Larsen & Toubro (L&T), construction arm, has won contracts worth Rs 1,310 crore in various business segments. The government is planning to impose a basic customs duty in the range of 20-25% on imported solar modules from August 1, which would eventually be raised to 40% a year.
  • Reliance Infrastructure Chairman said the company will be completely debt-free this financial year. RInfra, which is sitting on a debt of over Rs 6,000 crore, has been working towards monetising its assets to reduce debt.
Tyre
  • Apollo Tyres' recently commissioned facility in Andhra Pradesh. The unit, seventh globally and fifth in India, is located in the state's Chittoor district. The company plans to invest close to Rs 3,800 crore in phase I of this Greenfield facility, which is spread over 256 acres.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
  • The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast a deeper recession for this year and a slower and uncertain recovery for next year after the corona virus, or Covid-19, pandemic plunged the global economy into a crisis like no other. The global economy is set to shrink 4.9 percent this year, which is worse than the 3 percent contraction predicted in April, the lender said in an update to its World Economic Outlook.
  • US real gross domestic product tumbled by 5.0 percent in the first quarter, unchanged from the estimate provided last month. The steep drop in GDP in the first quarter reflects a notable turnaround from the 2.1 percent jump seen in the fourth quarter of 2019.
  • US durable goods orders spiked by 15.8 percent in May after plunging by a revised 18.1 percent in April. Economists had expected durable goods orders to surge up by 10.9 percent compared to the 17.7 percent nosedive that had been reported for the previous month.
  • US initial jobless claims dropped to 1.480 million, a decrease of 60,000 from the previous week's revised level of 1.540 million. Economists had expected jobless claims to tumble to 1.300 million from the 1.508 million originally reported for the previous week.
  • US new home sales spiked by 16.6 percent to an annual rate of 676,000 in May from a significantly downwardly revised rate of 580,000 in April. Economists had expected new home sales to jump 2.7 percent to an annual rate of 640,000 from the 623,000 originally reported for the previous month.
  • Japan’s new home sales spiked by 16.6 percent to an annual rate of 676,000 in May from a significantly downwardly revised rate of 580,000 in April. Economists had expected new home sales to jump 2.7 percent to an annual rate of 640,000 from the 623,000 originally reported for the previous month.

TREND SHEET

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

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EQUITY

INDIAN INDICES (% Change)

SECTORAL INDICES (% Change)

GLOBAL INDICES (% Change)

FII/FPI & DII ACTIVITY (In Rs. Crores)

BSE SENSEX TOP GAINERS & LOSERS (% Change)

NSE NIFTY TOP GAINERS & LOSERS (% Change)

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EQUITY

Beat the street - Fundamental Analysis

ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CMP: 424.25
Target Price: 495
Upside: 17%
VALUE PARAMETERS
  • Face Value (Rs.) 10.00
  • 52 Week High/Low 537.50/221.95
  • M.Cap (Rs. in Cr.) 60916.91
  • EPS (Rs.) 7.43
  • P/E Ratio (times) 57.10
  • P/B Ratio (times) 8.47
  • Dividend Yield (%) 0.19
  • Stock Exchange BSE
% OF SHARE HOLDING

Investment Rationale

  • ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company is the largest private sector life insurer in India. ICICI Prudential is a joint venture between ICICI Bank and Prudential Corporation Holdings, a part of the Prudential Group, an internationalfinancial services group.The company is one of the first private sector life insurance companies in India.
  • VNB (Value of New business) grew by 21% to Rs 1605 crore in FY2020 from Rs 1328 core for FY2019, driven by growth in the protection and non-linked savings business. VNB margin for FY2020 was 21.7% as compared to 17.0% for FY2019. The management of the company continues to hold on to its objective of doubling FY2019 VNB over 3 to 4 years.
  • The company had set objective of growing the absolute value of new business i.e. VNB through the 4P strategy of Premium growth, Protection business growth, Persistency improvement and Productivity improvementtargeted atimproving costratios.It aims to grow VNB through the 4P strategy of Premium growth, Protection business growth, Persistency improvement and Productivity improvement targeted atimproving expense ratios.
  • The total asset under management of the company was Rs 152968 crore end March 2020 which makes it one of the largest fund managers in India. The Company had a debt-equity mix of 60%:40% at March 31, 2020.Around 93.90% ofthe debtinvestments are in AAA rated and government bonds. During Q4FY20, Net premium earned rose 4.16% to Rs 10,475.12 crore from Rs 10,056.32 crore inQ4 March 2019.
  • As per the management, Focus across channels will be to enhance current distribution through a closer mapping of distribution segments with customer segments and products. The company would also work at expanding distribution network through acquisition of new partners as well investing in creation of new sourcing channels.
  • On protection business growth, the company would endeavor to continue on this path during the coming year across both retail and group lines of business. It would focus on improving persistency across all. It has maintained a balanced channel mix. Its growth is well supported by strong performance across channels.

Risk

  • Asset Liability Management (ALM) Risk
  • Credit Risk

Valuation

According to the management, through focus on improving protection business, persistency andcosts,the company would see good growth incoming years. Thekey strategy of the company has been to grow the Value of New Business through growing the protection business. The company is well capitalized for growth opportunities. Thus,itis expected thatthe stock will see a price target of Rs.495 in 8 to 10 months time frame on current P/Bvx of 8.55x and FY21 BVPS of Rs. 57.91.

P/E Chart

MINDTREE LIMITED
CMP: 946.05
Target Price: 1123
Upside: 19%
VALUE PARAMETERS
  • Face Value (Rs.) 10.00
  • 52 Week High/Low 1061.80/652.50
  • M.Cap (Rs. in Cr.) 15618.90
  • EPS (Rs.) 38.34
  • P/E Ratio (times) 24.75
  • P/B Ratio (times) 4.95
  • Dividend Yield (%) 3.47
  • Stock Exchange BSE
% OF SHARE HOLDING

Investment Rationale

  • Mindtree is a global technology solutions and consulting Services Company, with a leading edge in digital technologies. Born with a mission of helping businesses and societiesflourish,Mindtree has established itself as a globally renowned and trusted company, crossing revenues of USD 1 billion in 20years. Nowa part of Larsen & Toubro–anover USD 21 billion conglomerate, Mindtree is poised for pursuing possibilities of further growth and expansion.
  • Travel, transport and hospitality which contributed 16% of Mindtree’s revenues in the March quarter is likely to be impacted by covid-19 pandemic. Butthe company said it is seeing increasing demand in other business segments suchas communication, media and technology and consumer packaged goods. Consequently it expects revenues to recover in the coming quarter (Q2Fy21).
  • It has reported 3.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 206.2 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31. The company had reported profit at Rs 198.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Consolidated ne revenue of the ompany increased 11.5 per cent on a yearly basis to Rs 2,050.5 crore.The management indicated that it will be cautious on capex in the coming quarters. However,itis open to investment if it adds to the topline
  • According to the management, its relentless focus and client first approach have resulted in robust Q4 performance on multiple dimensions – revenue growth of 1.9 per cent in constant currency, expansion of operating margin by 150 basis points and record deal wins of $393 million.
  • The headcount addition in 4QFY20 was higher and stood at 430 vs 296 in 4QFY19 and ~1,800 for the full year. MTCL’s subcontracting costs have increased marginally on a QoQ basis. It was 7.9% in 4QFY20 vs 7.6% in 3QFY20a nd 8% in 4QFY19.
  • The management believes that as major economies have virtually come to a halt, clients in travel, manufacturing and retail verticals are more prone to immediate impact duetodropindemand,disruption in supply chain etc. Clients in BFSI vertical would reprioritize their discretionary spend in the immediate future to conserve cash.

Risk

  • Promoter Pledging
  • Increase in R&D spend

Valuation

Considering the strength and prowess of Mindtree in digital technologies, this augurs well, at the very fundamental level, for its continued success amidst all uncertainties and disruptions. The company aims to continue to balance its technology strategy with humancentric approach, both at the market place as well as the workplace, for that it has been a huge enabler for consistent growth. Thus, it is expected that the stock will see a price target of Rs.1123 in 8 to 10 months time frame on a current P/Ex of 24.75x and FY21 EPS of Rs.45.38.

P/E Chart

Above calls are recommended with a time horizon of 8 to 10 months

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EQUITY

Beat the street - Technical Analysis

Cummins India Limited (CUMMIND)

The stock closed at Rs 410.60 on 26th June 2020. It made a 52-week low at Rs 280 on 08th April 2020 and a 52-week high of Rs. 788 on 27th June, 2019. The 200 days Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 486.40

As we can see on charts that stock has consolidated in narrow range and formed a “Continuation Triangle” on weekly charts, which is bullish in nature. Last week, stock has gained by over 9% and conclusively has given the pattern breakout along with high volumes which shows buying is aggressive for the stock. Therefore, one can buy in the range of 404-408 levels for the upside target of 440-450 levels with SL below 385.

Havells India Limited (HAVELLS)

The stock closed at Rs 585.45 on 26th June 2020. It made a 52-week low of Rs 447.05 on 20th May 2020 and a 52-week high of Rs. 806.85 on 28th June, 2019. The 200 days Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 592.76

Short term and medium term bias are looking positive for the stock as it is trading in higher highs and higher lows on charts, which is considered to be bullish. Apart from this, it has formed an “Inverted Head and Shoulder” pattern on daily charts and has given the breakout of same, close above the breakout levels with decent volumes so buying momentum may continue for coming days. Therefore, one can buy in the range of 572-578 levels for the upside target of 630-640 levels with SL below 540.


Disclaimer : The analyst and its affiliates companies make no representation or warranty in relation to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained in its research. The analysis contained in the analyst research is based on numerous assumptions. Different assumptions could result in materially different results.

The analyst not any of its affiliated companies not any of their, members, directors, employees or agents accepts any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or any part of the analysis research.

SOURCE: RELIABLE SOFTWARE

Charts by Reliable software

Above calls are recommended with a time horizon of 1-2 months

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DERIVATIVES

WEEKLY VIEW OF THE MARKET

Indian markets remained volatile during last week on back of June series expiry. Although, markets managed to end the week on positive note despite volatility on back of sharp surge in metal, IT, and banking stocks. From derivative front put writers are now shifting to higher bands while call writers are still holding maximum open interest at 10500 strike which should act as major hurdle for nifty in coming week. From technical front as well 10500-10550 zone would act as a crucial hurdle for nifty in coming sessions as its 200 days exponential moving average is placed on daily charts. The Implied Volatility (IV) of calls closed at 27.22% while that for put options closed at 28.56%. The Nifty VIX for the week closed at 29.73% and is expected to remain volatile. PCR OI for the week closed at 1.48 down from 1.60 as compared to last week which indicates call writing in upper strikes. For coming week we expect markets to consolidate in range of 10200 to 10500 with some stock specific action. However the bias is likely to remain bullish and any time a decisive move above 10500 levels in Nifty could add further buying momentum which could lead a move towards 10700 levels.

DERIVATIVE STRATEGIES

NIFTY OPTION OI CONCENTRATION (IN QTY) (MONTHLY)

CHANGE IN NIFTY OPTION OI (IN QTY) (MONTHLY)

BANKNIFTY OPTION OI CONCENTRATION (IN QTY) (MONTHLY)

CHANGE IN BANKNIFTY OPTION OI (IN QTY) (MONTHLY)

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DERIVATIVES

SENTIMENT INDICATOR (NIFTY)

SENTIMENT INDICATOR (BANKNIFTY)

FII’S ACTIVITY IN INDEX FUTURE

FII’s ACTIVITY IN DERIVATIVE SEGMENT

Top 10 Long Buildup

Top 10 Short Buildup

Note: All equity derivative data as on 25th June 2020

**The highest call open interest acts as resistance and highest put open interest acts as support.

# Price rise with rise in open interest suggests long buildup | Price fall with rise in open interest suggests short buildup

# Price fall with fall in open interest suggests long unwinding | Price rise with fall in open interest suggests short covering

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COMMODITY

OUTLOOK

SPICES

Turmeric futures (July) is likely to travel on a bullish path towards 6100-6200 levels. The spot prices are gaining grounds on the news that Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd (Markfed) started purchase turmeric at Rs.6,850 per quintal at Duggirala,Vemuru and Sattenapalli yards from June 22. Each yard will purchase 100 quintals per day from the farmers. The Markfed swung into action in the backdrop of falling of turmeric price in the open market. Moreover, freight customers are reportedly showing interest in increasing transportation of turmeric from the Nizamabad region to Bangladesh by rail. At the Erode Turmeric Merchants Association Sales Yard, finger turmeric was sold at Rs.5,339-6,417 a quintal, root variety was sold at Rs.4,429-6,036 a quintal. At the Erode Cooperative Marketing Society, finger turmeric was sold at Rs.5,411-6,174 a quintal, while root variety was sold at Rs.5,329-5,869. Jeera futures (July) is likely to witness a consolidation & stabilize in the range of 13600-14000 levels. The spot trading activities at the mandies are coming back on track; however, orders from domestic and overseas markets have slowed since last week. Demand generally remains subdued during monsoon due to higher moisture content. Cardamom futures (July) is expected to plunge further towards 1200-1150 levels. The emerging situation across the upcountry markets has impacted the demand as well as the purchasing capacity of consumers. From the level of Rs.3,300 per kg before the lockdown in March, the average price in the auctions now has dropped to Rs.1,150 per kg. The lower price realization has led to panic selling in the market, where old stock or carryover stock of last year have been brought for trading.

BULLIONS

Bullion counter were headed for a third weekly gain on worries about rising coronavirus infections worldwide, although a firm dollar and a gain in equities blunted safe-haven demand. Gold has risen more than 1% so far this week, with prices scaling a near eight-year high of $1,779.06. The amount of money pumped in by governments definitely supports gold as a safe haven, with this COVID-19 situation still around amid low interest rates globally. Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said second-round effects of the pandemic could hurt the country’s economy “considerably”, signalling the bank’s readiness to ramp up stimulus again. Lower interest rates and stimulus measures tend to benefit gold, viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. The weekly jobless claims report on showed millions continue to collect unemployment checks more than a month after many businesses resumed operating following virus-led lockdowns. Other data underscored expectations that the economy would contract in the second quarter at its fastest pace since the Great Depression. Falls in the gold price are still being viewed by investors as buying opportunities the latest weakness in the gold price as temporary and envisage new highs in the near future. Australia and some U.S. states reported a spike in cases as well as Latin America and India, the world's second biggest bullion consumer. Holdings of the SPDR Gold Trust ETF stood at more than seven-year highs. For the next week, gold may trade in range of 47400-48500 and Silver may trade in range of 47000-49300. Whereas on COMEX gold may trade in range of $1760-$1810 and Silver may trade in range of $17.40-$18.60.

OIL AND OILSEEDS

Soybean futures (July) is likely to trade with a positive bias in the range of 3650-3900 levels. This Kharif season concerns of germination of seeds are being seen for the farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada. The quality of seed has been affected because it rained when the last year’s soybean crop was harvested. This damaged the seeds that are extracted for this season’s sowing. On CBOT, U.S soybean will possibly continue to consolidate in the range of $8.60-8.80 a bushel. The market participants will take a cautious approach ahead of the USDA’s annual acreage and quarterly Grain Stocks reports on June 30. In days to come, the counter is likely to get support from the export sales of U.S. soybeans which are happening in line with trade expectations. The upside may remain capped by the fact that U.S. soybean planting is nearly complete & 70% of it are called good to excellent. Mustard futures (July) will probably take support near 4600-4550 as the demand side is still strong owing to higher offtakes by mills. On the contrary, the upside may remain capped near its previous high of 4755 levels as Hafed has started selling its procured quantity in the open market through tenders. Soy oil futures (July) is expected to remain stable in the range of 810-850 and CPO futures (July) may consolidate in the range of 650-690 levels. Demand for these edible oils, substitute of each other are in a tug-of-war as the spread between soybean oil and palm oil prices in the domestic as well as in the international market are narrowing since June. In other words, demand may shift from soy oil to palm oil, as the previous is gaining slower than the later.

ENERGY COMPLEX

Crude Oil post correction after gaining 17% in previous week. The bullish impetus from signs of fuel demand recovery was kept in check by a rising number of new coronavirus cases in the United States and China and tentative expectations of U.S. output ticking up. The satellite data showing a strong pick-up in traffic in China, Europe and across the United States pointed to an improvement in fuel demand. Congestion in Shanghai in the past few weeks was higher than in the same period last year, while in Moscow traffic was back to last year’s levels. However, there are fears a spike in COVID-19 infections in southern U.S. states could stall the demand recovery, especially as some of those states, such as Florida and Texas, are among the biggest gasoline consumers. The global economic outlook has also worsened or at best stayed about the same in the past month, and the recession underway is expected to be deeper than earlier predicted. Asurvey of executives in the top U.S. oil and gas producing region by the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank found more than half of executives who cut production expect to resume some output by the end of July. For the next week crude price may extend its bullish rally towards 3280 as the resistance hold at 3040. Downside it may take support near 2780. Natural gas futures collapsed over 7% to a near 25-year low as demand destruction from the coronavirus left the world awash in the fuel that utilities have squeezed into storage caverns expected to be full by the end of the summer season. Natural gas may continue to trade in wider range of 108-125.

OTHER COMMODITIES

Cotton futures (July) may continue to trade lower for the fourth consecutive week and slide down towards 15700-15500 levels, taking negative cues from the international market & the fact that this season the farmers are lured to grow more of this fibre crop, diverting from other labour intensive crops. In Punjab this year has set a record by bringing 5.01 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation, which is the highest since 2011-12 kharif or summer-sown crop season. In Gujarat, Cotton acreage was reported to be 6,05,690 hectares, as against 1,60,914 hectares last year for the same period. In the present scenario, the domestic prices of cotton is de-coupling with that in international market as ICE cotton futures (Dec) is trading higher week-on –week owing to upbeat U.S export sales reassuring traders of robust demand for the natural fiber. Chana futures (July) is likely to step out from the consolidation zone & trade higher towards 4300-4350 levels. The sentiments are in upbeat mood owing to higher procurement operations being carried out under a government scheme in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Haryana. Guargum futures (July) may continue to face resistance near 5700 for the fourth consecutive week & possibly a correction can be seen till 5300 levels. There is a lack of export demand as the companies that operate offshore drilling rigs for major oil producers face a second wave of bankruptcies in four years amid a historic drop in energy prices. It is being estimated that in U.S this month, the number of floating rigs at work is expected to hit the lowest level since 1986 as oil companies cancel or defer contracts.

BASE METALS

Base metal may trade in the range with mixed fundamentals. Copper can move in the range of 440-465. Copper prices may get higher on supply concern while lower demand due to Weak economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund may weigh on prices. Lower supply of the metal from Chile and Peru may supported copper prices as union leaders of Codelco's Chuquicamata mine in Chile urged the government to shut down the mine for two weeks to clean the plant after a worker died of COVID-19. Recently a string of better than expected U.S. and European economic data was overshadowed by a surge in coronavirus cases in the United States and South America. Falling inventories also bolstered copper as LME on-warrant stocks eroded further, declining to the weakest levels since January, LME data showed. Copper inventories in warehouses tracked by ShFE fell for a sixth straight week to their lowest in more than 17 months. Zinc may move towards 168 and taking support near 155. Lead can move towards 150 while taking support near 140. Demand for lead-acid batteries from hospitals and food producers seeking more backup power during the coronavirus pandemic is helping battery and lead producers weather a collapse in orders from the auto sector. Nickel may trade in the range of 930-980 with bearish bias. The purchases from most stainless steel makers of china may supportive for nickel prices while prices may pressurise on backdrop of overall supply glut for nickel. Aluminum may move towards 137 while taking support near 130. The aluminium market is pricing in rising prospects of the United States replacing Canada’s exemption from import tariffs with quotas.

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COMMODITY

TREND SHEET

TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

NATURAL GAS MCX (JUL) contract closed at Rs. 117.70 on 25th Jun’2020. The contract made its high of Rs. 184.50 on 05th May’2020 and a low of Rs. 115.50 on 21st Jun’2020. The 18-day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs. 134.22. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 22.126.

One can buy near Rs. 112 for a target of Rs. 126 with the stop loss of Rs. 105.

LEAD MCX (JUL) contract closed at Rs. 143.75 on 25th Jun’2020. The contract made its high of Rs. 144.35 on 26th Jun’2020 and a low of Rs. 133.10 on 28th May’2020. The 18- day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs. 141.02. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 68.660.

One can buy near Rs. 141 for a target of Rs. 152 with the stop loss of Rs. 135.

DHANIYA NCDEX (JUL) contract was closed at Rs. 6106.00 on 25th Jun’2020. The contract made its high of Rs. 6244.00 on 22nd Jun’2020 and a low of Rs. 5404.00 on 04th Jun’2020. The 18-day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs. 5941.19. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 66.698.

One can buy near Rs. 6130 for a target of Rs. 6500 with the stop loss of Rs 5930.

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NEWS DIGEST

  • IMF has predicted a 4.5 percent contraction for India’s GDP in the current financial year. This is lower by 6.4%, compared to its earlier forecast of 1.9% GDP growth for FY21 given in April.
  • NCDEX trade timings for Crude Palm Oil, Cotton, Kapas, Soy Oil and NCDEX AGRIDEX has been restored till 9pm with effect from June 25, 2020.
  • The average daily turnover of gold on MCX has increased to Rs 8,268 crore in June, compared with Rs 6,858 crore in the entire fiscal 2020.
  • The volume of base metals traded on commodities bourse MCX has more than doubled since the lifting of the lockdown, hitting a daily high of ₹5,531 crore on June 20 and has even bettered the March levels, according to the exchange.
  • BSE will introduce liquidity enhancement scheme (LES) in two options contracts -- gold mini and silver kilo -- from July 6, a move aimed at boosting trade in these products.
  • BSE launched the almond futures contract after receiving regulatory approval from Sebi.
  • CME Group Inc and Brazil's stock exchange, announced plans for a Brazilian soybean futures contract aimed at local and global investors who want an alternative platform to manage risk.
  • Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd (Markfed) started purchase turmeric at Rs.6,850 per quintal at Duggirala,Vemuru and Sattenapalli yards from June 22.
  • As per provisional data compiled by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA), export of oilmeals in May is reported at 2,47,879 tonnes as compared to 2,01,768 tonnes in May 2019.
  • Chilean copper miner Codelco said it was suspending refinery and foundry operations at its sprawling Chuquicamata division to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus.

WEEKLY COMMENTARY

It was slightly weaker week for commodities in which market ignored improvement in economic data’s and paid attention to second wave of corona spread. Bullion counter rose on safe haven buying and MCX gold made new high last week of Rs 48,333. Later, gold paused in its advance toward the $1,800-an-ounce target in later part of the week as the dollar’s unexpected rally weighed on the safe-haven, despite a risk-off mood across markets reacting to new Covid-19 fears and a grim world economic outlook from the IMF.The IMF, meanwhile, predicted a decline of almost 5% in world growth for 2020, substantially worse than its forecast from 10 weeks ago in April.Oil markets slumped and broke $40 after weekly data from the U.S. government showed drillers in America’s shale fields adding to production for the first time since March as crude prices averaged $40 a barrel. WTI is still about 280% higher from the bottom of April 28, when crude prices began rebounding earnestly from the negative impacts of Covid-19. It also fell on record high U.S. crude inventories and worries that a rapid resurgence in COVID-19 cases could choke a revival in fuel demand.On Tuesday prices revived on better durable goods data from US. Natural gas also broke the major support and closed near 116. On Thursday, June 25, the EIAtold markets that natural gas inventories increased by 120 billion cubic feet for the week ending on June 19, 2020.Base appeared confused on ambiguity, resulted in range trading. Price action for most metals remains capped by the ongoing Covid-19 narrative, with reports of growing infection cases in the United States and Europe after the announcement of fresh outbreaks in China dampening optimism which had given rise to rallies in preceding days. An absence of a significant pickup in overseas demand capped the upsides in zinc prices. Purchases from most stainless steel makers to remain supportive of domestic nickel prices on the backdrop of overall supply glut for nickel.

Oil seeds and edible oil complex settled down. Crude palm oil on the BMD also settled lower, tracking weakness in soybean complex on CBOT and also due to profit booking after a recent rise in prices. However, the downside was limited as China has ramped up its purchases of U.S. soybeans recently, sparking a rebound in prices and making the crop profitable again for U.S. farmers after the coronavirus pandemic had slammed demand. Indian Soybean was also bearish due weak soymeal exports. The spread between mustard and soybean increased on better crushing demand in mustard seeds.

NCDEX TOP GAINERS & LOSERS (% Change)

MCX TOP GAINERS & LOSERS (% Change)

WEEKLY STOCK POSITIONS IN WAREHOUSE (NCDEX)

WEEKLY STOCK POSITIONS IN WAREHOUSE (MCX)

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Spot Prices (% Change)

WEEKLY STOCK POSITIONS IN LME (IN TONNES)

PRICES OF COMMODITIES IN LME/ COMEX/ NYMEX (in US $)

Almonds......vital for health, now for wealth

There is an old saying that health is wealth. With launching the trade of almond the BSE is providing a better health to wealth of your portfolio. In a move to PM Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ call, Bombay Stock Exchange on June 22, 2020, launched the monthly futures contracts in almonds, which is the world’s only available derivatives contract for trading in almonds. The launch of almond contract is expected to widen participation and add vibrancy to the commodity derivatives platform. These monthly futures contracts in almonds will take the reference rate of Navi Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and would be one metric tonne.

Trading Unit 1000 kgs
Maximum Order Size 20000 kgs
Tick size Rs. 0.10
Daily Price Limits DPLshall have two slabs-Initial and Enhanced Slab.Once the initial slab limit of 3% is reached in any contract, then after a period of 15 minutes, this limit shall be increased further by enhanced slab of 1%, only in that contract. So the enhanced totalDPLof 4%
MaximumAllowable For individual clients: 500 MT
Open Position For a member collectively for all clients : 5,000 MT or 15% of the market wide open position whichever is higher
Delivery Unit 1000 kgs
Basic Delivery Centre Navi Mumbai ( Within 100 Kms radius from the APMC / municipallimits )

Quality specifications should meet FSSAI standards with certified crackoutto be of 70 per centto be based on the net edible yield, with allowable crackout of 68 per cent.

Major producer of Almond

The vast majority of the world’s almonds are grown and harvested in the United States. In the 2018/2019 crop year the United States produced 1034.19 thousand metric tons of almonds. The second leading producer of almonds was the European Union in that year, with 123.8 thousand metric tons of almonds. Australia produced 92 thousand metric tons, China 43 thousand metric tons & Turkey Produced 16 thousand metric tons. California is the only state in the US, which grows almond. California almonds have more than 75 per cent market share, while 18 per cent comes from Australia.

Almond production in India

India is the world’s biggestin-shell almond importer, but shelled almond imports are a rarity. Labour cost and employment generation have made itlogicalto importin-shell almonds and then shell them in India. Data shows Indian almond imports grew at an average annual rate of 9.8 per cent between 2007 and 2018. California's almond exports to India are valued at about $650 million, according to the US Agriculture Department and California Department of Food and Agriculture. India's domestic production is limited to the hill states of Jammu & Kashmir andHimachal Pradesh.

Almond, Shelled basis 2018-19 2019-20
Beginning stock 36000 MT 35000 MT
Production 4500 MT 4500 MT
Import 104800 MT 105000 MT
Total supply 145300 MT 144500 MT
Export 0 0
Domestic Consumption 110300 MT 114500 MT
Ending Stock 35000 MT 30000 MT
Total Distribution 145300 MT 144500 MT

Although the size of the almond market is smaller than other commodities, however BSE said it is confident that wide dissemination of almond prices on its platform will be used as a reference for physical market transactions. The launch of this unique and innovative contract m a r k s m o m e n t o u s progress within the global agri commodity market and reinforces BSE’s commitment to widen and deepen the commodity derivatives market in India.

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CURRENCY

Currency Table

Market Stance

After brief Himalayan border tensions, rupee managed to close higher nearly one percent this week amid bulk Reliance's Jio stake sale flows. However tightening restrictions in most urban areas to contain the virus notably India's ten largest cities account for two-third of new cases which implies further backdrop in economic activity that will create lot more pressure in rupee in coming days. Next week important economic data does suggest a small rebound in core manufacturing industry index in May from April's historic low although rising cases in India predominantly guide the rupee move. On the majors, euro remains firm backed by strong economic releases especially from leading indicators side. What's more fragile economy like Greece started to recover based on recent economic turnaround. Sterling on the other hand is pushing far below from its June high as we constantly maintaining overweight in negative parameters. Currently pound 's move is based on three different drivers mainly broader market sentiment, Bank of England policy and Brexit trade negotiations and most likely each driver will continue to give negative drive in Pound pairs.

Technical Recommendation

USD/INR (JUL) contract closed at 75.6275 on 25-Jun-2020. The contract made its high of 76.2825 on 22-Jun-2020 and a low of 75.5625 on 24-Jun-2020 (Weekly Basis). The 21-day Exponential MovingAverage oftheUSD/INR is currently at 76.10.

On the daily chart,the USD/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 42.35. One can buy on dips 75.75 forthe target of 76.45 with the stop loss of 75.25.

GBP/INR (JUL) contract closed at 94.1325 on 25-Jun-2020. The contract made its high of 94.9000 on 24-Jun-2020 and a low of 93.8125 on 25-Jun-2020 (Weekly Basis). The 21-day Exponential MovingAverage oftheGBP/INR is currently at 94.9585.

On the daily chart, GBP/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 43.38. One can sell at 94.40 for a target of 93.50 with the stop loss of 96.94.90.

News Flows of last week

23th JUN India's oil imports in May sank to lowest in over eight years - trade
23th JUN Trump threat to 'decouple' U.S. and Chinahits trade,investment reality
24th JUN IMF predicts deeper global recession due to coronavirus pandemic
24th JUN U.S. to review tariffs on EU goods in aircraft subsidy dispute
24th JUN German economy to rebound in third quarter from double-digit dip in second quarter - Ifo
24th JUN BOJ signals pause after months of pandemic-fighting stimulus steps - June summary
25th JUN India's sugar output, exports could rise in 2020/21 - trade body
25th JUN Fitch cuts India's sovereign rating outlook to 'negative'

Economic gauge for the next week

EUR/INR (JUL) contract closed at 84.7800 on 25-Jun-2020. The contract made its high of 85.7400 on 24-Jun-2020 and a low of 85.1200 on 22-Jun-2020 (Weekly Basis).The 21-day Exponential Moving Average of the EUR/INR is currently at 85.31

On the daily chart, EUR/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 85.85. One can sell at 85.20 for a target of 84.60 with the stop loss of 85.70.

JPY/INR (JUL) contract closed at 70.4775 on 25-Jun-2020. The contract made its high of 71.3425 on 22-Jun-2020 and a low of 70.4275 on 25-Jun-2020 (Weekly Basis). The 21-day Exponential MovingAverage ofthe JPY/INR is currently at 70.89

On the daily chart, JPY/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 51. One can buy at 70.60 for a target of 71.50 with the stop loss of 70.10.

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IPO

IPO NEWS

UTI AMC gets Sebi nod to launch IPO

UTI Asset Management Company, the country’s seventh-largest mutual fund house, has received the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s nod for an initial public offering. Existing shareholders of the fund will sell 3.90 crore shares in the issue that could help raise about Rs 3,500 crore for them. The IPO is likely to be priced at Rs 850-900 per share, said bankers. This will be the third public offering in the Indian mutual fund industry after Nippon Life Asset Management and HDFC Mutual Fund. Public sector firms State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda each hold 18.5% stake in the asset manager, while the remaining stake is held by the US-based T Rowe Price. SBI, LIC and Bank of Baroda are looking to sell 1.05 crore shares each in UTI, while PNB and T Rowe Price will sell 38.04 lakh shares each through an offer for sale. Kotak Mahindra Capital, Axis Capital, Citigroup, DSP Merrill Lynch, ICICI Securities, JM Financial and SBI Capital are the bankers to the offer. UTI managed assets worth Rs 1.51 lakh crore as on March 31, 2020. At Rs 900 per share, UTI AMC will be valued at Rs 13,500 crore. Among the listed AMCs, Nippon Life Asset Management has a market capitalisation of Rs 17,356 crore while HDFC AMC has a market capitalisation of Rs 52,380 crore.

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MUTUAL FUND

INDUSTRY & FUND UPDATE

Mutual funds folio count surges by over 6 lakh in May amid volatile market conditions

The mutual fund industry added 6.12 lakh investor accounts in May, taking the total tally to 9.1 crore, amid volatile market conditions and concerns over the impact of coronavirus pandemic. In comparison, the industry had added 6.82 lakh new folios in April. According to data from Association of Mutual Funds in India,the number offolios with 44 fund houses rose to 9,10,41,392 atthe end of May,from 9,04,28,589 atthe end ofApril,registering a gain of 6.12 lakh folios. The total folio count stood at 8.97 crore in March, 8.88 crore in February and 8.85 crore in January. The number of folios under the equity and equity-linked saving schemes rose by 3.22 lakh to 6.53 crore at May-end as compared to 6.49 crore atthe end ofthe preceding month.

Debt mutual funds see 46% jump in inflows to Rs 63,665 crore in May

According to Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), MFs that invest in fixed-income securities saw an inflow to the tune of Rs 63,665 crore last month as compared to an inflow of Rs 43,431 crore in April. Of the total inflow seen last month, liquid funds with investments in cash assets such as treasury bills, certificates of deposit and commercial paper for shorter horizon, attracted a staggering investment of Rs 61,870 crore.

SIP inflows hit due to shrinking disposable income

The shrinking disposable income in the hands of retail investors and a fear of job loss has started affecting the inflows through the systematic investment planning (SIP) route. The ratio of discontinued SIPs and the new SIPs – the discontinuance ratio – hit a record high of 81% in May 2020, according to the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). It was 61% in December 2019 while its 50-month average was 49%. In May, 6.5 lakh of SIPs were discontinued, the highest so far whereas 8.1 lakh new SIPs were registered. The average SIP return of the large cap funds fell by 15% and 4.8% for one-year and three-year periods respectively, according to the data from Accord Fintech. The SIP return for a five-year tenure was measly 0.8%. The assets under management (AUM) of the domestic equity funds nearly doubled in four years to Rs 10 lakh crore in May 2020, according to NSDL data. The total SIP AUM increased by 21% annually in four years to Rs 2.8 lakh crore in May. The total outstanding SIP accounts rose by 32% annually in the past four years to 3.2 crore at the end of May 2020.

FUND HOUSE PERFORMANCE

Equity
Balanced
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Gilt
Liquid
Note: The above mentioned data is on the basis of period: 1 year & Closing 25/06/2020
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Performance Charts

EQUITY (Diversified)

TAX FUND

BALANCED

INCOME FUND

SHORT TERM FUND

Due to their inherent short term nature, Short term funds have been sorted on the basis of 6month returns
Note:Indicative corpus are including Growth & Dividend option . The above mentioned data is on the basis of 25/06/2020 Beta, Sharpe and Standard Deviation are calculated on the basis of period: 1 year, frequency: Weekly Friday, RF: 6%
*Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
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