RIL-BP Deal Fails To Create Magic

RIL magic failed to work as the global cues took precedence over the RIL-BP deal. Though RIL remained in the positive territory and traded just around Rs1000 for most part of the session, it failed to have any rub-off impact on other stocks. The other heavyweights were under pressure throughout the session and that kept the indices in check. Nifty did try to trade above 5500 but failed to do so as the European markets too opened on a weak note. The airlines stocks as well as the OMCs were the worst impacted as crude oil zoomed past $ 92 on increasing Middle East crisis. Jet lost around 8% on heavy volumes while BPCL, HPCL and IOC were amongst significant losers. Idea was also amongst the losers as it dropped around 5%. Even the banking stocks that were looking resilient till last session also succumbed to the overall negative sentiments. Some of the top losers were GE Shipping, Cummins, Educomp, IVRCL infra, Bombay Dyeing, Areva, MLL, Sun Tv, Aurobindo, Suzlon, Petronet, Hero Honda and Ranbaxy. RIL led the list of gainers that includes Cairns, HDIL, Titan, GSPL, Indusind bank, Sterlite and Renuka sugars. But, overall it was a disappointing session as Nifty failed to sustain higher levels.

We expected markets to trade higher after the RIL announcement but global cues caught up with the sentiments and came as a shot in the arm for bears. It’s difficult to take any confident call and that has been the case for past 3-4 weeks now. There has been a deluge of bad news and now the global cues are also turning negative. 5375-5400 should continue to be a strong support zone till the budget and we might see a technical rebound from these levels. The stocks that could lead the rebound are Bajaj Auto, Axis Bank, SBI ( support likely around 2680-2700) and RIL. Some others that are looking positive are Sterlite, Indusind Bank, ACC and Sobha.

Nifty has immediate support around 5440, 5415 and then around 5375-80.

Bottom Continues To Elude Markets

Markets shed all its intraday gains towards the close. Mr. A. Raja’s arrest by CBI triggered the change in sentiments as Nifty suddenly shed about 50 points in a matter of 15-20 minutes. But, whatever the reason, fact is that Nifty is unable to sustain higher levels and this is in a backdrop of persistent positive global cues. There were a number of stocks that did find buying support at lower levels, be it on short covering or value buying. But, there were more stocks that weighed heavily on the indices. Hero Honda reacted negatively to its numbers and was the biggest drag on indices. Other index losers were NTPC, Bhel, Bajaj Auto and HDFC. Nifty failed to move past 5500 and closed almost unchanged at 5430.  Despite, the late sell-off we continue to be of the view that Nifty is unlikely to sustain below 5400 and this level is likely to provide a strong support even if a temporary one. On an intra-day basis we might slip to around 5350 but closing is unlikely below 5380-5400. RIL is witnessing strong volumes around Rs 900 and a move above 930 could take it to around Rs 965-970. Volatility is likely to be on higher side as market tries to find a bottom.

Nifty has immediate support around 5380 and then around 5350 while resistance is likely around 5485-90 and then around 5550-60.

European Markets Help Nifty Cross 5900

It was a volatile opening to the week as Nifty fluctuated in and out of positive territory. After a positive open to the trade Nifty suddenly lost significant ground as Nifty slipped below 5800. Positive open at European markets not only help recover ground but also to move up sharply in the positive zone. Finally, Nifty closed above 5900 up almost 50 points. Recovery was led by RIL as stock moved to around 3 weeks high at 1046. Banking looked weak for most part of the session but recovered significant ground towards last one hour. Capital goods were also in demand as stocks like Bhel, Siemens and later L&T found buying at lower levels. Some of the prominent gainers were SKumars, KS Oil, Hexaware, JSW Steel, Pantaloon, IRB, Ruchi Soya, IBReal, Jindal Holding, Petronet, APIL and Welcorp. Cement turned a bit weak after sharp Friday surge while some other stocks to lose ground were Uniphos, ALL, ITC, Rolta, M&M and HPCL.  

Nifty sustained above 5800 and later found enough muscle to move past 5900. Last week Nifty made a panic low at 5720 that was higher then the previous panic low of 5690. The late surge took Nifty past 5880-90 that was looking like a significant resistance. Broadly, sustained trades above 5930-40 would suggest that we have formed a decent bottom at around 5700. Nifty is likely to challenge the recent swing high of around 6070 if the resistance at 5930-40 is successfully negotiated. RIL seems to be taking the lead while the leaders of the previous rally banking and Autos are either correcting or consolidating. Bhel, APIL, Siemens and L&T are also showing positive bias and it suggests that Capital Goods could also take the lead whenever the next upmove begins. Tata Steel and Bharti are the other two heavyweights that are likely to lend support to any upmove. The above mentioned names are the ones that could be accumulated on bad days for decent returns over next 4-6 weeks. The battered mid caps are also showing early signs of recovery but short term trades should be avoided in mid caps and only good quality mid caps be accumulated with 3-6 months investment horizon in mind. 

Nifty has support around 5825-35 and significant one around 5740-50 while fresh momentum is likely above 5940.