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 week gone by, global markets witnessed a see- saw movement as stronger monthly non-farm payrolls data has shifted investor focus to the prospect of another jumbo-sized rate hike next month will lead to a recession. Even the report that U.S CPI gained 8.2%, has fueled bets for a big Fed rate hike next month. Meanwhile, BOE Governor Andrew Bailey urged investors to finish winding up positions that they can’t maintain, saying the central bank will halt intervention in the market as planned at the end of this week. In another development, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said the global economy was facing "significant headwinds" and the United States was working to shore up its supply chains and guard against "geopolitical coercion" by Russia, China and others. Recently, a report from IMF’s World Economic Outlook says central banks should ignore the demand for a pivot and instead focus on getting inflation under control.

Back at home, the festival season has given the strong boost for the wide range of sectors including Bank, consumer durables and Auto giving a fillip to growth prospects despite economic gloom elsewhere in the world. The earnings season has begun on a rather positive note in India. Infosys and HCL Tech’s robust performance lifted sentiments. Both the companies also raised their revenue forecasts. India's inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) fell to an 18-month low of 10.7 percent in September whereas retail inflation came at a five-month high of 7.4 per cent. The suborning high retail inflation above the desired levels has been a major cause of concern for the Indian economy. This, coupled with declining industrial production in August is a matter of concern. Meanwhile, in a scenario of aggressive rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, the rupee will continue to have weakening bias against USD. Going forward, there are uncertainties around US inflation, Fed’s action on interest rates, recession in large economies and commodity prices. So, developments around these factors will keep markets volatile besides other domestic factors.

On the commodity market front, Commodities were in pressure owing to negative data amid Fed signal for further rate hike, which stimulated buying in dollar index; with which commodities have negative correlation. Oil may come under more pressure as the U.S. released more supply from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve- a move the Biden administration threatened after the OPEC supply cut. It can trade in a range of 6800-7600 levels with bearish bias. Gold may trade with bearish bias after higher CPI data of US, which is raising concern of aggressive rate hike by Fed, can touch 49500 on lower side. Base metals may continue their upside. 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, GDP Growth Rate of China, Inflation Rate and ZEW Economic Sentiment Index of New Zealand, ZEW Economic Sentiment Index of Germany, Inflation data of UK, Euro Area, Canada and Japan, Employment Change and Unemployment Rate of Australia etc. are some of the very important data and events scheduled this week, especially 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party which will keep market on toes.

(Saurabh Jain)

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EQUITY

NEWS

DOMESTIC
Economy
  • India’s Industrial Production declined 0.8 percent year-over-year in August, reversing a 2.2 percent rise in July. Further, this was the first decrease since February 2021.
  • India’s Consumer price inflation rose to a five-month high of 7.41 percent in September from 7.00 percent in August. Economists had forecast the rate to increase to 7.30 percent. In the same period last year, inflation was 4.35 percent.
  • India's annual Wholesale Price-Based Inflation (WPI) eased in September to 10.70% as against 12.41% recorded in August 2022 and 11.8% in September last year. The September WPI was lower than the Reuters forecast of 11.50%.
Information Technology
  • Tata Consultancy Services has launched a new collaboration with Microsoft to leverage its deep domain knowledge in industrial control systems and build new AI-powered autonomous solutions using Project Bonsai, a lowcode, secure, and compliant AI platform, on Microsoft Azure Cloud.
Engineering
  • Consortium of Rites has secured a new business order for Construction of Depot cum Workshop for Rs. 499.41 crore from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation. The share of Rites in the order is 51%.
Realty/ Construction
  • PSP Projects has emerged as Lowest Bidder (L1 Bidder) for a Government Project for development of World class Sustainable Tourist/Pilgrimage destination in Gujarat with bid value worth Rs 345.30 crore (excluding GST).
  • Macrotech Developers has added four land parcels in Mumbai and Pune regions during September quarter to develop housing projects with a revenue potential of Rs 3,100 crore. Macrotech Developers sells its properties under the Lodha brand.
Pharmaceuticals
  • Unichem Laboratories has received ANDA approval for its Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules USP, 100 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic version of Dilantin® (Phenytoin Sodium) Capsules, 100 mg, of Viatris Specialty LLC.
Power
  • Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWRE) has won an order from NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) for its proposed 1,255 MWac / 1,568 MWdc solar PV project at Khavda RE Power Park, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
  • Tata Power plans to develop around 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, mainly solar energy, in the next five years in Rajasthan, and also build a robust electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Tata Power plans to have a renewable power portfolio of 10,000 MW in the state (Rajasthan in next five years.
Capital Goods
  • BHEL has entered into two separate agreements with Coal India and NLC India Ltd to set up coal gasification based plants. Under the Memorandum of Understanding with Coal India, BHEL said it will jointly set up a coal to ammonium nitrate project based on gasification of high ash domestic coal. to focus on digital channels and ecommerce.

TREND SHEET

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
  • US consumer price index rose by 0.4 percent in September after inching up by 0.1 percent in August. Economists had expected consumer prices to edge up by 0.2 percent.
  • US initial jobless claims rose to 228,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 219,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to inch up to 225,000.
  • US wholesales inventories shot up by 1.3 percent in August after rising by 0.6 percent in July. Economists had expected inventories to jump by 1.1 percent.
  • UK Gross domestic product shrank 0.3 percent month-on-month, in contrast to the revised 0.1 percent growth in July. GDP was forecast to stall after July's initially estimated growth of 0.2 percent.
  • Eurozone Industrial output climbed 1.5 percent month-over-month in August, reversing a 2.3 percent fall in July. That was above the 0.6 percent rise expected by economists.
  • The value of overall bank lending in Japan was up 2.3 percent on year in September, coming in at 590.536 trillion yen. That's up from 1.9 percent in August.
  • Producer prices in Japan spiked 9.7 percent on year in September. That far exceeded expectations for an increase of 8,8 percent and accelerated from the upwardly revised 9.4 percent increase in August (originally 9.0 percent).
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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

AU SMALL FINANCE BANK LIMITED
CMP: 600.75
Target Price: 686
Upside: 14%
VALUE PARAMETERS
  • Face Value (Rs.) 10.00
  • 52 Week High/Low 732.90/467.50
  • M.Cap (Rs. in Cr.) 39989.92
  • EPS (Rs.) 17.94
  • P/E Ratio (times) 33.49
  • P/B Ratio (times) 4.22
  • Dividend Yield (%) 0.09
  • Stock Exchange BSE
% OF SHARE HOLDING

Investment Rationale

  • Bank’s total balance sheet expanded 38% YoY to Rs 71041 crore. Deposits surged 48% YoY to Rs 54631 crore with a sharp improvement in CASA ratio to 39% as against 26% a year ago. Net Interest Margin (NIM) at 5.9%. Incremental spreads remained stable at 6.9% as the increase in disbursement yields offset the increase in incremental borrowing cost.
  • Loan AUM grew by 37% YoY to Rs 50161 crore with a CD (credit-deposit) ratio of 89% end of June 2022. About 90% of the loan book is retail in nature and 94% is secured. In Q1FY23, fund-based disbursements were up 345% YoY at Rs 8445 crore as compared to Rs 1897 crore in the same quarter of the previous year driven by wheel loans, MSME (micro small medium enterprises), housing and commercial banking loans.
  • Asset quality improved further as Gross NPA declined marginally to 1.96% QoQ and net NPA to 0.56%. Collection efficiency averaged 105% for Q1FY23.
  • Provisioning Coverage Ratio (PCR) continues to remain at 70%. It remains well capitalized with a total CRAR at 19.4% against a minimum requirement of 15%. Adding the interim profits, CRAR would be 20.0%.
  • Bank maintains a strong position in Digital services with properties like AU 0101, Video Banking, Credit cards, UPI QR, etc. all of which continue to see strong momentum.
  • Provisioning Coverage Ratio (PCR) continues to remain at 70%. Bank remains well capitalized with a total CRAR of 19.4% against a minimum requirement of 15%. Adding the interim profits, CRAR would be 20.0%.
  • The bank has launched the LiT (Live it Today) Credit Card – India’s First customizable credit card which provides freedom to the customer to dynamically choose card benefits.
  • According to the Q2FY23 business update, the management is focused on building an asset and deposit franchise that can provide sustainable growth with strong asset quality, differentiated customer service, and a safe & secure digital bank.

Risk

  • Unidentified Asset Slippages.
  • Regulatory Provisioning on assets

Valuation

According to the management of the company, Q1FY23 reported healthy performance across key parameters - improvement in CASA ratio and retail deposits mix, reduction in GNPA ratio supported by collections, growth in each of the asset businesses, stable spreads, and asset quality, and overall healthy profitability. Moreover, it is expanding its distribution and continues to invest in digital initiatives, branding and distribution to capture the significant opportunities available to be future-ready. The management is focusing on margin improvement and looking for business growth without diluting the margin. So far the retail loan growth has been driving the business and margins of the bank. Thus, it is expected that the stock will see a price target of Rs.686 in 8 to 10 months’ time frame on a target P/Bv of 4.50x and FY23 BVPS of Rs.152.37.

P/B Chart

POLYCAB INDIA LIMITED
CMP: 2569.20
Target Price: 3047
Upside: 19%
VALUE PARAMETERS
  • Face Value (Rs.) 10.00
  • 52 Week High/Low 2820.05/2045.00
  • M.Cap (Rs. in Cr.) 38448.34
  • EPS (Rs.) 70.45
  • P/E Ratio (times) 36.47
  • P/B Ratio (times) 6.94
  • Dividend Yield (%) 0.54
  • Stock Exchange BSE
% OF SHARE HOLDING

Investment Rationale

  • Polycab India Limited (PIL) is India’s largest manufacturer of Wires and Cables and one of the fastest growing Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) Companies. It is the market leader in organised wire and cable with market share of 22-24%.
  • During the quarter ended June 2022, Wires & cables, saw a strong top-line growth of 48% year-on-year, led by healthy channel sales, meanwhile the Institutional business also witnessed growth traction. The volume growth was on the back of considerable efforts over the past few years in terms of new product development, getting approvals and penetrating new geographies. The company is focusing on achieving double-digit contribution target over the medium term for this business.
  • The demand environment continued to remain encouraging for the wire and cables business. Domestic distribution driven business continued to see strong traction. As per the management, the housing wires posted strong growth led by continued momentum in real estate and renovation activities as well as demand generation initiatives. Exports business was twice as of last year led by strong demand from sectors like oil & gas, renewables and infrastructure globally.
  • It witnessed strong growth momentum in its FMEG segment on the back of strategic interventions and distribution expansion. The company continues to focus on distribution expansion with greater thrust on digital marketing campaigns. Innovation driven product development remains a key focus area. In this segment, the company is committed to achieving 12 % annualized EBITDA margin in this business by FY26.
  • During quarter ended June 2022, it launched 15 and 62 new products mainly focused on premium and underserved segments in Fans & Lights respectively. The contribution of premium products now account for 12% to overall consumer business.
  • It has implemented ambitious BharatNet-II programs in states such as Gujarat and Bihar. Recently, it has also bagged BharatNet initiative by Tamil Nadu FibreNet Corporation Limited (Tanfinet), under Package- A at a cost of Rs 509-crore, to deploy 16,500 kilometres of fibre network.

Risk

  • Increase in commodity prices
  • Economic slowdown

Valuation

The company operates with zero net debt. Strong market positioning and brand recognition is expected to benefit the company going forward. Company`s drive towards BharatNet is expected to benefit the company to secure more such orders as India gets ready to implement 5G in business operation. The company expects growth momentum in FMEG segment to continue in FY-23 driven by aggressive market reach expansion and building the right product portfolio across price spectrums. Thus, it is expected that the stock will see a price target of Rs. 3047 in 8 to 10 months’ time frame on target P/Ex of 36x and FY24 EPS of Rs.84.63.

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

AXIS BANK LIMITED (AXISBANK)

The stock closed at Rs 800.50 on 14th October, 2022. It made a 52-week low at Rs 618.25 on 23rd June, 2022 and a 52-week high of Rs. 866.90 on 25th October, 2021. The 200 days Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 728.78

Short term, medium term and long term bias are looking positive for the stock as it is trading in higher highs and higher lows. Apart from this, it has formed an “Inverse Head and Shoulder” pattern on weekly chart and has given the neckline breakout of pattern along with high volumes. So further upside is anticipated in the stock in coming days. Therefore, one can buy in the range of 790-795 levels for the upside target of 940-970 levels with SL below 740 levels.

BAJAJ FINSERV LIMITED (BAJAJFINSV)

The stock closed at Rs 1688.30 on 14th October, 2022. It made a 52-week low at Rs 1072.72 on 01st July, 2022 and a 52-week high of Rs. 1932.50 on 19th October, 2021. The 200 days Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) of the stock on the daily chart is currently at Rs 1512.66

As we can see on chart that stock is trading in higher highs and higher lows, sort of rising channel which is bullish in nature. Apart from this, the stock is forming an “Bullish Pennant” pattern and is likely to give the breakout of same. On the technical indicators front such as RSI and MACD are also suggesting buying for the stock. Therefore, one can buy in the range of 1675-1680 levels for the upside target of 1880-1920 levels with SL below 1600 levels.


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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 highly volatile in the week gone by as Nifty was seen taking a roller coaster ride in broader range of 16950 to17350 while Bank Nifty also traded in a broader range of 38450 to 39550 levels. As result season has started, support is seen in Nifty IT index whereas profit booking was seen in most of the sectors. Most of the volatile moves were seen on the back of global factors. Implied volatility (IV) of calls closed at 19.34% while that for put option, it closed at 20.37%. The Nifty VIX for the week closed at 20.29%. PCR OI for the week closed at 1.73. From the derivative front, a lot of open interest was seen added by call writers at higher strikes. 17300, 17400, & 17500 strikes hold most of the open interest in calls while put writers were seen adding marginal open interest at 17200 & 17000 strike comparatively. For upcoming sessions, we expect markets to remain volatile and likely to trade with negative bias in broader range of 17400-17000.

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 Long Buildup

Bottom Short Buildup

Note: All equity derivative data as on 13th October, 2022

**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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OUTLOOK

SPICES

Turmeric NCDEX (Nov) futures are likely to trade higher on bleak supply outlook in upcoming season. Reports of lower acreages in southern states and tighter pipe line stocks are likely to support firmness in prices. Sowing activity has reached its last stage and overall area under turmeric has been lower by 13% Y-o-Y till Oct’22 in Andhra Pradesh reported at 16921 Hec compared to 19376 Hectares of the previous year. Festive as well as the wedding season demand is likely to remain active that keep the market sentiments up for turmeric. Arrivals are likely to remain lower due to lean arrival season. Considering the above fundamentals, Prices are likely to hold the support of 7200 and likely to move up gradually towards the 7900 level in coming week.

Jeera NCDEX Nov may correct downside further due to surging selling pressure. As Jeera prices are still ruling much higher to the last year as well as normal prices that have kept marginal buyers and stockists away from heavy buying wherein spice makers have no choice other than to buy jeera at inflated prices. In the wake of rise in festive as well as wedding season demand ahead, losses is Jeera is likely to be limited. Export from China and other countries is likely to improve due to global supply shortage. China accounted for 45% of total Indian export of jeera in Aug’22. Out of the total export of 23.47 thousand tonnes in Aug’22, about 10.62 thousand tonnes of jeera were imported by China. Jeera Nov futures prices are likely to slip further towards support of 23200 with resistance of 26300.

Dhaniya NCDEX Nov Prices are expected to trade mixed to higher in near term mainly due to active festive buying amid emerging fear of disruption in imports. Geopolitical tension between Ukraine and Russia has resurfaced again that result in to fall in imports from Russia and impact of same is likely to be seen on domestic dhaniya prices. India has imported about 15 thousand tonnes of dhaniya from Russiaso far in year 2022. However, excessive gains in dhaniya will prompt stockists to release their stocks as dhaniya prices are already ruling much higher compared to last year. Prices are likely to hold support of 10800 and will honor the resistance of 11700.

BULLIONS

Bullion prices slipped as a higher-than-expected rise in U.S. September inflation cemented bets the Federal Reserve will persist with aggressive interest rate hikes. Gold prices slipped near 2% and silver posted over 6.67% bearish rally. Data released on Thursday showed U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in September, as rents surged by the most since 1990 and the cost of food also rose, with core CPI jumping 6.6% on an annual basis. The data signals the Fed will be more aggressive in fighting inflation by raising interest rates at a faster pace, pressuring gold. Following the data, benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed. Higher interest rates and bond yields lower the appeal of non-yielding gold. Traders of U.S. interestrate futures had all but priced in a fourth straight 75-basis-point hike at the close of the Fed’s Nov. 1-2 meeting, after the inflation data they began pricing about a one-in-10 chance of a full percentage-point rate hike next month. Holdings of SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, fell 0.12% to 944.31 tonnes. Barrick Gold Corp, the world’s secondlargest gold miner, said that they expected full-year gold production to be at the lower end of its earlier forecast range. Ahead in the week, COMEX gold prices have been stuck in the wider range of $1648-$1710, break on either side will define the next trend for the commodity. Silver on COMEX may trade with a bearish bias and may take support near $17.900 and could face resistance near $19.900. On MCX, Gold prices are getting support near 50280 level breaks below the levels may push prices to 49400 and resistance remains at 51500 level. Silver may trade in the range of 54000-60000 levels.

ENERGY COMPLEX

Crude oil prices struggled throughout the week on the weakening global demand outlook. Both OPEC and the U.S. Energy Department have cut their demand outlooks, while a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in China has sparked fresh concerns over fuel consumption in the world's top crude-importing country. Growth risk for the oil market remains in the spotlight, as the initial enthusiasm over OPEC+ production cuts has proved to be short-lived and gains are seen fading off. Worsening demand for crude oil is contributing to inventory builds. The energy market is under pressure as well from the U.S. dollar, which has rallied broadly, including against low-yielding currencies like the yen. The Federal Reserve's commitment to keeping raising interest rates to stem high inflation has boosted yields, making the U.S. currency more attractive to foreign investors. US Labor Department Summary said that the energy index declined 2.1 percent in September after falling 5.0 percent in August. Ahead in the week, prices are likely to witness huge volatility and the possible trading range would be 7080-7780, where buying near support and selling near resistance would be a strategy. Natural gas prices have been trading in the tighter range of 525-570 levels on mixed views. Despite record output prices are getting support on the forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand over the next two weeks than previously expected. U.S. futures are up about 81% so far this year as soaring global gas prices feed demand for U.S. exports due to supply disruptions and sanctions linked to Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. Ahead in the week, prices are likely to witness some upside movement where 520 would be the important level on the downside and on the higher side; it may approach 570/600.

BASE METALS

Base metals may trade with high volatility as the prices may get support by hopes of improved demand from top consumer China after the expectations of some government stimulus in upcoming key political meeting. However, with red hot inflation, the prospect of further U.S. rate hikes and a stronger dollar and amid shortage of energy supply in Europe that could hurt economic activities, the outlook for metals prices remains volatile. Copper may trade in the range 640-685 levels. Solid Chinese demand for copper amid tight supply and an open import arbitrage, has helped Yangshan import copper premium surge to $137.50 a tonne, a one-year high and edging towards its highest since 2014. Chile, the world's top producer of the metal, announced the permanent closure of copper mining in the northern part of the country. Zinc can trade in the range of 260-290 levels. South American zinc producer Nexa Resources expects tight supplies of zinc metals globally due to smelter closures in Europe as energy prices skyrocket, a situation that is boosting overall price premiums. Lead can move in the range of 178-188 levels. Ecobat Technologies the world's biggest lead recycler, has this month suspended production at its Paderno and Marcianise plants in Italy, taking out 80,000 tonnes of annual supply. Aluminum may trade in the range of 202-225 levels. The premium of LME cash aluminium over the three-month contract leaped to $14.50 a tonne, a level unseen since Aug. 23, indicating tightness in immediately available supply. Steel long is likely to trade in the range of 48000-50500 on NCDEX. The prices may get support on production cuts, which have resulted in falling inventory levels.

OTHER COMMODITIES

Cotton MCX Oct prices are expected to trade down in short term due to demand concerns. Millers are going to hand to mouth buying due to limited availability of quality produce in the market as arrivals which are coming now having higher moisture content. Moreover, bleak export prospects of cotton to China and easy availability of cotton yarn in India will also add pressure on prices in near term. Arrival volume is likely to surge up in the wake of drier weather condition in central as well as in northern part of India that will facilitate the harvesting activities. Losses are likely to be capped by depreciating Indian rupee that is support export prospects of textile products. Seasonal trend of export shows that about 30-40% of total cotton export from India is realized in Oct- Dec. Expected rise in export demand from Bangladesh and other SEA nations will restrict the major losses. Prices are likely to find support 30700 and will face the resistance of 35500.

Cotton seed oil cake NCDEX (Dec) futures are likely to trade higher due to emerging buying in domestic market. Firmness is relative meal prices and emerging seasonal demand is likely to support gains in prices. However, supplies will improve in line with advancement of harvesting activities of cotton in central part of India that will restrict the major upward moves. Prices are likely to hold the support of 2300 and will move towards 2600 in coming week.

Guar seed (Nov)Oct futures are likely to trade sideways as prices are trying to consolidate after continuous fall. Surging arrival pressure and ongoing harvesting is restricting the upward move in guar seed. Millers are going for hand to mouth buying in wake of bumper crop ahead. However, there are reports of yield losses in Rajasthan that may lead to downward revision in production numbers. Guar seed prices may hold the support of 4650 and is likely to honor resistance of 5100.

Mentha oil (Oct) is likely to trade on sideways to higher on improved buying in local market. Prices are holding the support of 980 and likely to move towards 1030 on improved industrial buying. Overall production of mentha oil has been down in year 2022 that will also support firmness in prices

Castor seed (Nov) prices are expected to remain under pressure on better production outlook in Gujarat. Sluggish export demand of castor oil will also weigh on prices In result of rising fear of recession and prevailing economic slowdown China has cut its imports of castor oil from India. Going forward, castor seed prices are likely to slip toward 7000 level in near term with resistance of 7320 levels.

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COMMODITY

TREND SHEET

TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS

GOLD MCX
Contract: DEC
M*.High: 52120.00
M*.Low: 50286.00

It closed at Rs. 50884.00 on 13th Oct 2022. The 18-day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs 50883.95. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 47.164. Based on both indicators, it is giving a sell signal.

One can sell near Rs. 50800 for a target of Rs. 49300 with the stop loss of 51600.

NATURAL GAS MCX
Contract: NOV
M*.High: 612.80
M*.Low: 548.20

It closed at Rs. 577.70 on 13th Oct 2022. The 18-day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs 587.56. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 36.697. Based on both indicators, it is giving a buy signal.

One can buy near Rs. 570 for a target of Rs. 620 with the stop loss of 548.

GUARGUM NCDEX
Contract: NOV
M*.High: 9359.00
M*.Low: 9110.00

It closed at Rs. 9350.00 on 13th Oct 2022. The 18-day Exponential Moving Average of the commodity is currently at Rs 9463.14. On the daily chart, the commodity has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 41.897. Based on both indicators, it is giving a sell signal.

One can sell near Rs. 9300 for a target of Rs. 8900 with the stop loss of 9500.

NOTE: *M.High / M.Low stands for Monthly High / Monthly Low

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NEWS DIGEST

  • IMF projected a growth rate of 6.8 per cent in 2022 as compared to 8.7 per cent in 2021 for India.
  • Global growth will slow down from 6.0% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023: IMF.
  • Global gold ETFs registered outflows of 95t (US$5bn) in September – the largest monthly outflow since March 2021.
  • India's wholesale inflation falls again in September, hits 18-month low of 10.70%.
  • India’s CPI inflation surges to 5-month high of 7.41% in September; above RBI threshold for 9th month in a row.
  • India's Refined Palm Oil Imports Jump 2.7 Times In Last 11 Months.
  • India's Industrial production slips to 18-month low, contracts 0.8 pc in August: Govt data.
  • Govt. estimates to procure about one-crore tonnes paddy this season.
  • Ecobat Technologies the world's biggest lead recycler, has this month suspended production at its Paderno and Marcianise plants in Italy, taking out 80,000 tonnes of annual supply

WEEKLY COMMENTARY

Commodities were in pressure owing to negative data’s amid Fed signal for further rate hike, which stimulated buying in dollar index; with which commodities have negative correlation. Gold and silver ratio rose again as gold outperformed silver. Additionally, MCX gold traded on premium because of depreciation in INR. COMEX Bullion prices sank amid more hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve, as well as growing safe haven demand for the dollar. Data released on Thursday showed U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in September, as rents surged by the most since 1990 and the cost of food also rose, with core CPI jumping 6.6% on an annual basis. The Fed is seen delivering another large rate hike in three weeks’ time and ultimately lifting rates to 4.75%-5% by early next year, if not further, after the inflation report. It was a bearish week for energy counter; both natural gas and crude oil prices slipped. Fears of weakening demand chipped away at prices, as resurgence in Chinese COVID infections saw investors fearing new lockdowns in the world’s largest crude importer. Oil prices have fallen sharply this year on concerns that rising inflation and interest rates will dent economic activity and weigh on crude demand- a trend that is expected to continue in the near-term. All base metals moved up except zinc. Chile’s Codelco, the world’s largest copper miner, is reportedly selling copper to European buyers at a record-high premium, citing tightening supply conditions. Aluminum saw sharp rally. London-traded aluminium closed over 5% higher on Wednesday after Reuters reported that the Biden administration is considering the stoppage of Russian aluminum imports in response to Moscow’s military escalation in Ukraine.

Cotton tried to move up on lower level buying but profit vanished in later part of the week. Cotton oil seeds and kapas traded bearish. Mentha again fell from the higher side as market is flooded with synthetic mentha imported from Germany and Malaysia. Castor saw razor sharp fall on expectation of higher production amid weak export demand. Guarseed witnessed fall for nonstop fourth week whereas gum saw pause in the fall. In spices jeera was weak but turmeric saw surprise jump in the prices. Dhaniya too traded up. Buying activities are likely to improve due to rising festive as well wedding season demand of spices. Turmeric added more color following supply tightness in the market. Bleak production outlook for upcoming season will support firmness in prices as turmeric acreages has dropped in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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Copper……….. Barometer of Green Economy

Copper is often viewed as a barometer of economic demand given its use in a broad number of industrial applications. Alongside the world’s growing commitment to efforts in sustainability and efficiencies in multiple industries, copper is leading the charge in finding new ways to do old things.

After touching the Rs 886 mark in the first quarter on MCX, prices have been unable to return to that level, pressured by global economic uncertainty related to inflation and weak demand from China. But the long-term picture for copper, which has high electrical conductivity, is still bright—the green energy transition is expected to see demand for the base metal increase. Many factors impacting the copper market:

Rising interest rates along with Inflation & slowing global growth

Currently, inflation has affected the entire global economy with the Consumer Price Index in the United States at 8.3%, and in the Eurozone at 10%. As central banks across the world are simultaneously hiking interest rates in response to inflation, the world may be moving toward a global recession and creating a string of financial crises in emerging market and developing economies that has been hitting the outlook for metals including copper.

Continuous Covid-19 outbreak in China

Continuous Covid-19 outbreak and containment measures in China are putting a stop on the metal’s rally earlier this year. The Asian nation is the main consumer of the metal. Fresh Covid-19 outbreak pushed the government to impose fresh containment measures, which slowed down the recovery in demand for metals.

The faltering property sector in China also raises concerns about risks that could broaden and spill over into banks and the macro-economy. Risks to housing markets are growing because of rising mortgage rates and tightening lending standards.

The green energy transition

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, the use of copper to electrify the world will become essential. Most analysts agree that the base metal is bound to be a winner of the green energy transition. In fact, electric vehicles use three times more copper than internal combustion engine cars — add to that the use of copper in electric vehicle charging stations and energy storage systems, and the demand keeps on growing.

Lower inventory and underinvestment in copper projects

Inventories tracked by trading exchanges are near historical lows. And the latest price volatility means that new mine output — already projected to start petering out in 2024 — could become even tighter in the near future. Just days ago, mining giant Newmont Corp. shelved plans for a $2 billion gold and copper project in Peru. Freeport-McMoRan Inc., the world's biggest publicly traded copper supplier, has warned that prices are now “insufficient” to support new investments.

Peru’s copper production fell 1.5% year-on-year in August, the second consecutive monthly drop, due largely to lower activity from several mines controlled by Freeport-McMoRan Corp and Grupo Mexico, according to government data.

Copper is essential to economic activity and the modern technological society. Additionally, infrastructure developments in major countries and the global trend towards cleaner energy and electric cars will continue to support copper demand in the longer term. However, continued COVID-19 restrictions in top consumer China, continuous military conflict and rising inflation due to soaring crude and other commodities prices would put not only Europe’s economic recovery but also global recovery at risk. Manufacturing activity contracted in China, grew at its slowest pace in more than 1-1/2 years in the United States and stalled in the euro zone also.

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Market Stance

The dollar fell against most currencies in volatile trading week, after spiking early following a hotterthan- expected U.S. inflation report, as some investors thought the market's initial response to the data was excessive. Data showed U.S consumer prices increased more than expected in September and underlying inflation pressures continued to escalate; cementing expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver another 75-basis-point (bps) rate increase at next month's policy meeting. The consumer price index rose 0.4% last month after gaining 0.1% in August. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the CPI climbing 0.2%. In the 12 months through September, the CPI increased 8.2% after rising 8.3% in August. We are now pricing in approximately a 95% chance of a further 75bp hike. All recent SoundBits from the Fed speakers are pointing in that direction too and it would take a monumental downside miss to overturn that magnitude of hike. On the top of that India’s domestic headline inflation in September climbed to five months high of 7.41% which may prompt RBI to start packing-up to deliver another halfa- percent hike in December. Already RBI raised repo rate by 190 bps on year-to-date basis and further expectations of hawkish move by RBI may give an interim support for rupee.

USDINR (OCT)is trading above its major Exponential Moving Average indicating upward trend for short term view. The Pair has major support placed around 81.70 levels while on higher side resistance is seen around 82.90 levels. The 21-day Exponential Moving Average of the USD/INR is currently around 81.65 Levels. On the daily chart, the USD/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 69.72.

One can buy at 82.00 for the target of 83.00 with the stop loss of 81.50.

GBPINR (OCT)is trading between its major Exponential Moving Average indicating sideways trends for short term view. The pair has major support placed around 91.55 levels while on higher side resistance is seen around 94.00 levels. The 21-day Exponential Moving Average of the GBP/INR is currently around 91.58. On the daily chart, the USD/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 57.83.

One can sell at 93.50 for the target of 92.50 with the stop loss of 94.00.

EURINR (OCT) is trading above its major Exponential Moving Average indicating upward trend for short term view. The pair has major support placed around 79.90 levels while on higher side resistance is seen around 81.55 levels. The 21-day Exponential Moving Average of the EUR/INR is currently around 80.17. On the daily chart, the EUR/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 54.85.

One can buy at 80.40 for the target of 81.40 with the stop loss of 79.90.

JPYINR (OCT) is trading below its major Exponential Moving Average indicating downward trends for short term view. The pair has major support placed around 55.40 levels while on higher side resistance is seen around 56.73 levels. The 21-day Exponential Moving Average of the JPY/INR is currently around 56.62. On the daily chart, the USD/INR has Relative Strength Index (14-day) value of 38.09.

One can sell at 56.30 for the target of 55.30 with the stop loss of 56.80.

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IPO NEWS

Kaynes Technology gets Sebi's go ahead to float IPO

Kaynes Technology India Limited (KTIL) has received capital markets regulator Sebi's go ahead to raise funds through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPOvconsists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to Rs 650 crore, and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 72 lakh equity shares by a promoter and an existing shareholder, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP). The OFS comprises sale of up to 37 lakh equity shares by promoter Ramesh Kunhikannan and up to 35 lakh equity shares by existing shareholder Freny Firoze Irani. In Sebi's parlance, the observation implies its go ahead to launch IPO. Going by the draft papers, proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 130 crore will be used to repay debt and Rs 98.93 crore will be utilised for funding capital expenditure for its manufacturing facilities at Mysore and Manesar. Also, the company plans to use Rs 149.30 crore towards investment in its arm Kaynes Electronics Manufacturing Pvt Ltd for setting up a new facility at Chamarajanagar in Karnataka. It will use up to Rs 114.74 crore for funding working capital requirement and general corporate proposes.

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INDUSTRY & FUND UPDATE

Equity mutual fund inflow doubles to Rs 14,000 crore in September

Equity mutual fund inflows stabalised in September with net inflows worth Rs 14,099.73 crore. All equity mutual fund categories saw net inflows in September, with thematic and sectoral funds topping the charts with Rs 4,418 crore. Debt mutual funds saw a net outflow of Rs 65,372.40 crore in September with money market funds and liquid funds seeing the most outflows. ETFs and passive funds continued to see big inflows even in September. The passive fund categories saw a cumulative inflow of Rs 13,623.34 crore with ETFs gaining Rs 10,807.60 crore in September. Among equity categories, sectoral funds, mid cap funds and flexi cap funds saw inflows more than Rs 2,000 crore. Dividend yield funds and ELSS funds saw the least amount of inflows in September. Five new active equity schemes were launched in September which mobilized Rs 5,836 crore.

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund launches two Target Maturity Index Funds

Mirae Asset Mutual Fund has launched two new funds: Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – April 2033 Index Fund and Mirae Asset Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr 2026 50:50 Index Fund. Mirae Asset Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr 2026 50:50 Index Fund is an open-ended target maturity Index Fund that will invest in the constituents of Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr 2026 50:50 Index Fund. A scheme with relatively high interest rate risk and relatively low credit risk. The second scheme, Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – April 2033 Index Fund, is an open-ended target maturity Index Fund investing in the constituents of CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – April 2033. Both New Fund Offers (NFOs) will open on October 10 and close on October 18. According to the press release, Mirae Asset Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr 206 50:50 Index fund will track Nifty AAA PSU Bond Plus SDL Apr 2026 50:50 Index by investing in AAA rated Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bonds and State Development Loans (SDL), maturing on or before April 30, 2026. It is a fixed maturity index fund with relatively lower credit risk and has no lock-in like fixed maturity plans which means investors have the option to subscribe or redeem anytime during the lifecycle of the fund. The fund is tax efficient compared to traditional investment avenues, as Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) is taxed at 20% post indexation benefit. Mirae Asset CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – April 2033 Index Fund is to track the CRISIL IBX Gilt Index – April 2033 will invest in dated Government Securities (G-Sec), maturing on or before April 29, 2033.

ICICI Prudential MF launches two target maturity funds

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the launch of two target maturity funds: ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Dec 2028 Index Fund and ICICI Prudential Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index Fund. Target Maturity Index Funds are open-ended passively managed funds that replicate the underlying debt index having a specific maturity date. The constituents of the index are generally hold-till-maturity. According to the press release, ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Dec 2028 Index Fund invests in the constituents of Nifty SDL Dec 2028 index while ICICI Prudential Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index Fund invests in the constituents of Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index. Both the offering aims to provide returns that closely correspond to the total return of the underlying index, subject to tracking errors. ICICI Prudential Nifty SDL Dec 2028 Index Fund will open for subscription on October 4 and closes on October 11. ICICI Prudential Nifty G-Sec Dec 2030 Index Fund will open on October 4 and close on October 10.

HDFC Mutual Fund launches HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund

HDFC Mutual Fund has launched HDFC Silver ETF Fund of Fund. HDFC Silver ETF FOF is an open-ended Fund of Fund scheme investing in HDFC Silver ETF . The NFO will close on October 21. Investment options like SIP, STP are available. According to the press release, the investment objective is to seek capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Silver ETF. Investing in physical silver and storing it in a safe manner could be difficult for an individual, hence HDFC’s Silver ETF FOF NFO gives an opportunity to the investors to get exposure to silver through mutual funds, thereby eliminating the need to store silver physically. “HDFC AMC believes in understanding the consumers’ needs and aims to offer them easy and effective solutions for investments. The HDFC Silver ETF FOF will provide investors the opportunity to invest in silver which serves dual utilities of being a precious metal and an industrial commodity,” Navneet Munot, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, HDFC Asset Management Co.

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