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ADVICE for the WISE


   Newsletter – SEPTEMBER 2012
Contents



Index                        Page No.

Economic Update                   4

Equity Outlook                    8

Debt Outlook                     11
Forex                             13

Commodities                       14

Real Estate                       15




                                        2
From the Desk of the CIO…

Dear Investor,

September is likely to be a decisive month as regards investor sentiment as                             do not expect a QE announcement to be very likely.
well as broad equity market direction. This is owing to the three monetary
                                                                                                        A very positive development in recent weeks has been a finance ministry-
policy “events” – RBI monetary policy announcement, US Fed stand on QE-
                                                                                                        driven top-down “directed” transmission of earlier repo rate cuts made by
3 and ECB’s monetary policy meeting. Over last few weeks, investors
                                                                                                        RBI into lower cost of loans extended by banks. This helps to correct the
globally have come to hope positive outcomes from the second and third
                                                                                                        unusual divergence which had developed between some monetary easing
while the Indian investors have started to assume no change in RBI’s
                                                                                                        – which RBI did do earlier this year – and almost no change in cost of credit
hawkish stance as regards the first.
                                                                                                        for the real economy – which was because banks held their base rates
We expect these three “events” to have very different degrees of impact                                 nearly unchanged through this monetary easing. Now that the finance
on Indian equity and debt markets. The RBI policy announcement is likely                                ministry has forced some of the monetary easing into the banking system,
to be least influential – largely owing the widespread expectation of no                                we may expect some delayed positive influence on infrastructure spending
repo rate cut. ECB policy is likely to somewhat more influential – to the                               and automobile sales, and potentially end-user driven real estate
extent that it is widely believed to be at least incrementally useful in                                transactions. That might help boost the sagging growth momentum.
resolving the sovereign debt crisis in Eurozone. We expect a mildly positive
                                                                                                        This does open up a very interesting debate though – if banks are reluctant
influence on Indian equity markets from the ECB meeting. The Fed
                                                                                                        to lend at lower interest rates, that was probably because their credit
announcement of QE-3, if it does happen, is likely to be a massive
                                                                                                        growth was satisfactory at the earlier lending rates. This is also borne out
sentiment and liquidity boost to all risk assets including Indian equities.
                                                                                                        by the deposit and credit growth numbers through last few months. If that
Also, owing to at least some anticipation having already been built into
                                                                                                        is the case, it remains to be seen if the lower cost of credit brought about
global investors’ calculation as regards this, a decisive lack of anything like a
                                                                                                        by finance ministry intervention would increase inflationary pressure. If so,
QE would also lead to a mild dampening of sentiment, leading potentially
                                                                                                        RBI’s cautious stance on interest rates would not be incorrect.
to a mild correction. As we highlighted in the last month’s newsletter, we
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Economic Update - Snapshot of
                                             Key Markets
                                                                                                            120       Sensex         Nifty   S&P 500   Nikkei 225

                                                 As on   31st     Change over          Change over          115
                                                                                                            110

                                                 Aug 2012          last month            last year          105
                                                                                                            100

                        BSE Sensex                  17429              1.1%                4.5%              95
                                                                                                             90
                                                                                                             85

       Equity           S&P Nifty                   5258               0.6%                5.1%
       Markets          S&P 500                     1406               2.0%                16.0%                      10 yr Gsec
                                                                                                            9.30

                        Nikkei 225                  8839               1.7%               (1.3%)            8.80

                                                                                                            8.30

                                                                                                            7.80

                                                                                                            7.30

                        10-yr G-Sec Yield           8.24%             (1 bps)             (8 bps)           6.80



   Debt Markets         Call Markets                7.95%             (8 bps)             (7 bps)
                                                                                                          32000

                        Fixed Deposit*              9.00%              0 bps             (25 bps)         30000    Gold
                                                                                                          28000

                                                                                                          26000

                                                                                                          24000
                        RICI Index                  3813               4.8%               (5.2%)          22000
     Commodity
                        Gold (`/10gm)               30735              2.8%                14.8%
      Markets
                                                                                                           60
                        Crude Oil ($/bbl)           112.6              6.3%               (2.6%)                               `/$
                                                                                                           55

                                                                                                           50

                                                                                                           45
         Forex          Rupee/Dollar                 55.7              0.2%               (17.4%)
                                                                                                           40

       Markets          Yen/Dollar                   78.6             (0.4%)              (2.4%)
• Indicates SBI one-year FD                                                                                                                         4
•New 10 Year benchmark paper(8.15%, 2022 Maturity) was listed in the month of June, the 1 year yield is compared to the earlier benchmark(2021 Maturity)
Economy Update - Global

            • Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.7% annual rate in the second quarter. Industrial production
              increased 0.6% in July after a 0.1% gain in June, offering more hope the economy was improving after
              growth slowed in the second quarter
   US
            • The US unemployment rate increased to 8.3% in month of July, slightly higher than 8.2% in June. Gross
              domestic product expanded at a 1.5% annual rate between April and June, the weakest pace of growth
              since the third quarter of 2011.

            • Markit's final PMI was 45.1, above July's three-year low of 44.0. However, the figure was the 13th month
              in a row that it was below the 50 mark that indicates growth. The PMI has now signalled contraction for
 Europe       12 consecutive months.
            • The 17-nation euro zone contracted by 0.2% on the quarter.
            • Euro zone inflation held steady at 2.4% in July - just above the ECB's target of close to but below 2%.


            • The Markit/JMMA Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted
              47.7 in August from 47.9 in July. Japanese manufacturing production declined for a Third successive
  Japan       month in August, and at an accelerated rate.
            • The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at -0.40% in July of 2012, which was at -0.2% in the month of
              June 2012.

            • The HSBC Flash China manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) - a preliminary read-out that
              provides an early peek at data for August - fell to 47.8 this month, its lowest level since November and
 Emerging     well down from July's final figure of 49.3.
economies   • India's wholesale price index (WPI) Inflation dropped to 6.87% in July from 7.25% in June as domestic
              petrol and vegetable prices fell in July & consumer price inflation slowed slightly in July to 9.86% lower
              than 10.02% in June.
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Economy Outlook - Domestic

10.0%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • India's economic growth fell below the psychologically
 8.0%                                                                                                                             IIP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   significant 6% level for the Second consecutive time in last 3
 6.0%
 4.0%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              years, signalling that country’s slowdown is deepening and
 2.0%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              affecting all sectors of the economy. GDP marginally grew by 2
 0.0%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              bps when compared with the Last quarter of FY 12 reading of
-2.0%
-4.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   5.3%. Sharp falls in the manufacturing & Agriculture sectors
-6.0%                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              have led to India’s GDP growing only at 5.5% as compared to
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Apr 12
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                                                                                                                                                                 Jan 12                                                                                            7.7% growth a year earlier.

• India's industrial output fell for the third time in four months in                                                                                                                                                                                            • While the deceleration in the overall economy is apparent
  June. India's industrial production has contracted 1.8% during June                                                                                                                                                                                              across all industry groups, the construction sector has seen a
  2012 compared with 2.5% growth in May 2012. The cumulative                                                                                                                                                                                                       sharp year-on-year growth of 10.9% in the June quarter, which
  growth for the period April‐June 2012‐13 stood at ‐0.1% against                                                                                                                                                                                                  is a five-year high. This has also driven demand for steel and
  6.9% recorded in the corresponding period of the previous yea                                                                                                                                                                                                    cement. The activities which gained substantially in this quarter
  r. IIP grew by 8.8% a year earlier in June 2011. The May’12 IIP has                                                                                                                                                                                              compared to a year-ago were ‘Financing, insurance, real estate
  been revised to 2.5% from earlier estimate of 2.4%.                                                                                                                                                                                                              and business services’ at 10.84% and ‘Community, social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and personal services’ at 7.92%.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           9.0
• This was mainly due to sharp fall of 27.9% in capital goods & a                                                                                                                                                                                                    8.4      8.3
  slump in manufacturing. Manufacturing, which constitutes about                                                                                                                                                                                                                       7.8      7.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           8.0                                                      GDP growth
  76% of industrial production, shrank an annual 3.2% from a year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6.9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           7.0
  earlier. 14 out of the 22 industry groups have reported positive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  6.1
  growth on year-on-year basis.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            6.0                                                                      5.5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           5.3
• Mining reported a growth of 0.6% after prolonged contraction                                                                                                                                                                                             5.0
  for a year on the back of series of bans in various states
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           4.0
  following illegal mining activities. Electricity surprisingly rose by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   FY11(Q2) FY11(Q3) FY11(Q4) FY12(Q1) FY12(Q2) FY12(Q3) FY12(Q4) FY13(Q1)
  8.80% y-o-y from 5.90% y-o-y in the previous month.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6
Economic Outlook - Domestic

             Growth in credit & deposits of SCBs
25.0%                                                                        The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI
23.0%                         Bank Credit          Aggregate Deposits         (Wholesale Price Index), stood at 6.87% for the month of
21.0%                                                                         July, 2012 as compared to 7.25% for the previous month and
19.0%                                                                         9.36% during the corresponding month of the previous year.
17.0%
15.0%                                                                        The Food inflation, which plays a major role in influencing
13.0%                                                                         the headline number, grew at 10.06% in July against 10.81%
11.0%                                                                         in June. The index for ‘Food Articles’ group rose by 1.4% to
 9.0%                                                                         212.2 from 209.2 for the previous month due to higher prices
 7.0%                                                                         of certain food items. the Core inflation is estimated to have
 5.0%                                                                         inched up to 5.44% from 4.9% in June.

                                                                             India's new consumer inflation rate, based on the all-India
                                                                              General Consumer Price Index (CPI) (Combined) declined
    As on 27th July 2012, Bank credits grew by 17.4% on a Y-o-Y basis        slightly to 9.86% in July 2012. Based on the Consumer Price
     which is 189 Bps lower than the growth witnessed in July 2011            Index (CPI), the inflation for June was revised downwards to
     (i.e. 19.3%). Aggregate deposits on a Y-o-Y basis grew at 13.9%,         9.93% from the provisional estimate of 10.02%
     viz-a viz a growth of 18.1% in July 2011.
                                                                          10.0%
    Normally, banks try to make their balance sheet stronger before       9.5%
                                                                                                          Wholesale Price Index
                                                                           9.0%
     March 31, and meet their targets, and so there was a spurt in
                                                                           8.5%
     short-term deposits and advances, post that there has been a          8.0%
     decline in both the months.                                           7.5%
                                                                           7.0%
    On 31st July 2012, Reserve Bank of India kept the key policy rates    6.5%
     unchanged and cut the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by 100 bps      6.0%
     to 23%, as the primary focus of policy remained on inflation
     control in order to secure a sustainable growth path over the
     medium-term
   * End of period figures                                                                                                                     7
Equity Outlook

Global equity markets continued to be positively biased in anticipation of further monetary easing from European central bank and US
Fed. In the month of August, FIIs brought over Rs. 8,000 crores in Indian Equity Markets taking the calendar year till date (CYTD) number
to 65000 crores. Nifty crossed the 5,400 mark but couldn’t sustain it because of profit booking. Markets await positive policy action and
reforms announcements by the central government.

After a very turbulent CY11 in which nifty corrected 24%, Indian equity markets have bounced back this year with a 14% return on CYTD
basis. In last six months, sectors like consumer, healthcare and private sector banking have done quite well with robust earnings growth
and double digit stock price gains.

India's GDP for first quarter grew by 5.5% which was in line with market expectations, driven by a rebound in construction and financial
services. We believe that growth might have bottomed out this quarter. Monsoon rains continued to pick up momentum with the
seasonal deficit narrowing to 12% and agricultural growth for the year should moderate only slightly.

With Indian government expected to raise petrol and diesel prices very soon, pressure on fiscal side should ease off. This should also
give some comfort to RBI when it carries out the mid-quarterly monetary policy review on 17th September. We are expecting a 25bps
cut in repo rate in this policy. As interest rates come down, corporate investment cycle will revive leading to a bounce back in economic
growth.

The inflation number for the month of July came in at 6.9%. We expect inflation to stay around 7% for this fiscal thus giving the
necessary comfort to RBI to carry out the required monetary easing

We believe that macro-economic environment should stabilize going forward before growth starts trending up by year end. While
headlines remain weak, markets continue to trade at attractive valuations with the worst behind us. We believe cautiousness in the near
term should be used to accumulate quality stocks with a slightly longer-term view
                                                                                                                                            8
Sector View

  Sector       Stance                                                   Remarks

                          We believe in the large sized opportunity presented by Pharma sector in India. India’s strength in
                          generics is difficult to replicate due to quality and quantity of available skilled manpower. With the
Healthcare   Overweight   developed world keen to cut healthcare costs, and a vast pipeline of drugs going off-patent, Indian
                          Pharma players are at the cusp of rapid growth. We would bet on the opportunity in Generics and
                          CRAMS space

                          .The reversal of the interest rate cycle will assist in managing asset quality better and would lead to
   BFSI      Overweight   increase in credit growth. However, we like the private sector more than public sector due to better
                          management quality and higher balance sheet discipline

                          We prefer “discretionary consumption” beneficiaries such as Cigarettes and branded garments, as
  FMCG       Overweight   the growth in this segment will be disproportionately higher vis-à-vis the increase in disposable
                          incomes.

                          The regulatory hurdles, competitive pressures and leverage prevent any return to high profitability
 Telecom      Neutral     levels in the short to medium term. However, incumbents have started to increase tariffs slowly
                          and we believe that consolidation will happen sooner than expected.

                          The significant slowdown in order inflow activity combined with high interest rates has hurt the
   E&C        Neutral     sector. Now since the interest rate cycle has started to reverse, we have turned more constructive
                          on this space.
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Sector View

    Sector          Stance                                                   Remarks


                                Raw material prices have started coming down which would boost margins. We are more bullish on
Automobiles         Neutral
                                two-wheeler and agricultural vehicles segment due to lesser competition and higher pricing power.



                                Cement industry is facing over capacity issues and lackluster demand. With regulator taking a strong
   Cement           Neutral
                                view against pricing discipline, the profits of the sector are expected to stay muted.


                                We like the regulated return Characteristics of this space. This space provides steady growth in
Power Utilities     Neutral
                                earnings and decent return on capital.


                                We would stay away from oil PSUs, due to issues of cross subsidization distorting the underlying
   Energy         Underweight
                                economics of oil exploration and refinery businesses.


                                Commodity prices have corrected significantly over the last few months due to concerns about growth
   Metals         Underweight
                                in China and developed parts of the world.


                                With the US and European customers of Indian IT companies are struggling, Order inflows might slow
    IT/ITES       Underweight
                                down in near term. Most companies are loosing pricing power due to high competitive intensity.

                                                                                                                                       10
Debt Outlook

      9.0

      8.8
                              Yield curve                                        9.30
                                                                                              10-yr G-sec yield
                                                                                 8.80
      8.6

      8.4
(%)




                                                                           (%)
                                                                                 8.30


      8.2                                                                        7.80

      8.0
                                                                                 7.30
      7.8
                                                                                 6.80
      7.6
             0.0
             0.8
             1.6
             2.4
             3.2
             4.0
             4.9
             5.7
             6.5
             7.3
             8.1
             8.9
             9.7
            10.5
            11.3
            12.1
            12.9
            13.7
            14.5
            15.3
            16.1
            16.9
            17.7
            18.5
            19.4
        • The 10-year benchmark G-sec yield fell marginally by 1 bps to 8.24%, during the month August 2012.

        • In G-sec auction, RBI auctioned 4 G-Sec (Rs. 16,000 cr) -namely -8.19% GS 2020 (Rs. 4000 cr), 8.33% GS 2026 (Rs. 7000 cr),
            8.28% GS 2032 (Rs, 2000 cr) and 8.83% GS 2041 (Rs. 2000 cr) with cut-off yield of 8.34%, 8.40%, 8.58% and 8.62%
            respectively.

        • The spread a 10 year AAA rated corporate bond spread marginally decreased to 100 Bps (31st August 2012) from 102 bps
            (31st July 2012). The AAA Rated bonds were yielding 9.24% on 31st August 2012.




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Debt Strategy

  Category     Outlook                                             Details
                         With the policy rates remaining unchanged by RBI along with the 100 bps
                         SLR cut in july’12 and trend reversal of the interest rates which started with
                         a 50 Bps rate cut in April’12, we would recommend investment in short term
Short Tenure             debt as further rate cuts are not going to be aggressive and early too. Due to
   Debt                  liquidity pressures increasing in the market as RBI has a huge borrowing
                         plan, short term yields would remain higher. Short Term funds still have high
                         YTMs (9.5% – 10%) providing interesting investment opportunities.


                         Some AA and select A rated securities are very attractive at the
                         current yields. A similar trend can be seen in the Fixed Deposits also.
   Credit                Tight liquidity in the system has also contributed to widening of the
                         spreads making entry at current levels attractive.


                         With the policy rates remaining unchanged by RBI along with the 100 bps SLR
                         cut in july’12 and trend reversal of the interest rates which started with a 50 Bps
                         rate cut in April’12, and signals passive cuts in near future, we would
                         recommend to hold on to the current investment for a horizon of 18-24 months
Long Tenure
                         in Longer term papers and not to increase the exposure in the same. These,
   Debt                  while being available at attractive yields, also provide an opportunity for Capital
                         appreciation due to a decrease in interest rates. Hence, these would be suitable
                         for both - investors who may want to stay invested for the medium term (exiting
                         when prices appreciate) and those who would want to lock in high yields for the
                         longer term.
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Forex

Rupee movement vis-à-vis other currencies (M-o-M)                      100        Trade balance and export-import data                                                            0
                                                                        80                                                                                                        -5000
1.00%                                                                   60
                                                                                                    Export               Import               Trade Balance (mn $)
                                                                                                                                                                                  -10000
                                                       0.44%            40
0.50%                                                                   20
                                                                                                                                                                                  -15000
            0.15%
                                                                         0                                                                                                        -20000
0.00%                                                                  -20                                                                                                        -25000

-0.50%                    -0.32%

-1.00%                                                                 • Exports during July, 2012 were valued at US $ 22.44 bn which
                                                                         was 14.80% lower than the level of US $ 26.34 bn during July,
-1.50%                                                                   2011. Imports during July, 2012 were valued at US $ 37.94 Bn
-2.00%                                  -1.73%                           representing a negative growth of 7.61% over the level of
             USD           GBP           EURO           YEN              imports valued at US $ 41.06 Bn in July, 2011 translating into a
                                                                         trade deficit of $15.49 Bn.
                                                                       140000
                                                                                                                       Capital Account Balance
• INR has appreciated against USD & Japanese Yen, whereas it
  witnessed a depreciation against GBP & Euro. INR appreciated          90000
  by 0.15%, in Aug (Appreciated by 0.9% in July 2012) against the
  US Dollar. But, since the beginning of the calendar year it has
                                                                        40000
  depreciated by 4.4%

• Growth and inflation worries in India keeps Indian currency rate     -10000   FY 10 (Q3)   FY 10 (Q4)   FY 11 (Q1)     FY 11 (Q2)   FY 11 (Q3)   FY 11 (Q4)   FY 12 (Q1)   FY 12 (Q2)

  under pressure. After starting July with strong gains, the rally     • The projected capital account balance for Q2 FY 12 is revised
  started to fizzle out towards the second half but ended the            from Rs. 84,400 Cr to Rs. 78,800 Cr also the Q1 figure was
  month with an appreciation.                                            revised downwards to Rs. 99,500 Crores from Rs. 1,02,100
                                                                         Crores.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been taking a series of steps    • We expect factors such as higher interest rates to attract more
  to rein in the currency’s loss, including curbing banks’ abilities     investments to India. Increased limits for investment by FIIs
  to speculate in the currency market since last two months. The         would also help in bringing in more funds though uncertainty
  central bank sold at least $20 billion to stabilize the currency.      in the global markets could prove to be a dampener.
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Commodities

                                                                        32000

                                                                        31000
                                                                                Gold
            We continue to maintain our bullish stance on gold. The     30000
            bond purchase program of ECB is viewed as a big positive    29000

Precious    steps supporting prices amid the German Constitutional
                                                                        28000
            Court verdict awaited on the status of ESM. This shall
 Metals     bound to impact the currency markets. Having said that,     27000


            gold is entering into its seasonally best quarter and one   26000

            can expect only prices to go north.                         25000

                                                                        24000




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                                                                        130
                                                                                 Crude
            As the central bankers across the world pumping liquidity
            into the system, oil prices are unlikely to see any major   120

            fall. Combined with this is the refinery shutdowns due to
Oil & Gas   hurricane Issac triggering a reduction in supplies. Oil     110

            prices are likely to be firmer after an industry report
                                                                        100
            showed stockpiles shrank to the lowest in more than five
            months in the U.S., the world’s biggest crude consumer.
                                                                         90
            Expect prices to move higher.
                                                                         80
Real Estate Outlook - I

 Asset Classes                                Tier I                                                       Tier II


                 With new DCR regulations Mumbai market saw some confidence
                 coming back for investors. Rates remained at peak levels and
                 shows no sign of stress. The sales in many premium pockets have
                                                                                     Prices surged since last quarter, factors being
                 seen over 60% plunge. Thane and Panvel sees lot of end user
                                                                                     largely growth of infrastructure and young aspiring
                 transactions. All other prime markets like Pune, Banaglore,
                                                                                     first time home. Cities like Jaipur, Bhopal,
Residential      Chennai, Hyderabad, NCR are seeing rate stagnancy well over 2
                                                                                     Trivandrum, Madurai, Lucknow, Patna, Chandigarh
                 quarters now. With new supply being announced every month,
                                                                                     highly attractive for apartments in 600-1100 sqft
                 the stress on sales continues. Given the overall average of these
                                                                                     range
                 markets, any project having Rs. 4000 per sqft entry point with a
                 good developer sees lot of interest (keeping the unit size well
                 under 1500 sqft)




                 Lease transactions are under pressure and new rate/sqft trends
                                                                                   Very less benchmarks available but the rents are
                 getting established in all major IT driven pockets/cities. Mumbai
Commercial/IT                                                                      growing 8-10% every year for commercial
                 still manages to stay afloat due to heavy investment in small
                                                                                   properties in Tier-II cities
                 office spaces from investors




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Real Estate Outlook - II

Asset Classes                                Tier I                                                        Tier II



                 Still to re-cover from the 2008 shock, many malls have
                 been experiment grounds for retailers. The FDI is well
                                                                                Hi-street rules the roost, the mall culture is repeated
                 awaited for re-starting the retail phenomenon in major
                                                                                beaten in the Tier-2 markets and predominantly seeing a
    Retail       cities. 60% of the mall in India are not even 60% occupied
                                                                                re-structure of plans to suit schools, hospitals, commercial
                 and if occupied, unable to get rent on time. Investment in
                                                                                offices, call centers, super-market etc
                 prime mall spaces can get good returns due to opening up
                 of FDI.




                                                                       Land has given better appreciation in these markets than
                 30-40 kms radius near in prime markets are becoming Tier 1, since there is a natural demand to own land
    Land         expensive month on month. Interest from investors has property. Also, scarcity in old locations and new upcoming
                 drawn lot of attention in well connected areas.       areas due to infrastructure is making many invaluable land
                                                                       valuable



Please Note:
Tier I* markets include Mumbai, Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkatta
Tier II* markets includes all state capitals other than the Tier I markets
The IC note is proposed to be presented every quarter

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Advice for the Wise

  • 1. ADVICE for the WISE Newsletter – SEPTEMBER 2012
  • 2. Contents Index Page No. Economic Update 4 Equity Outlook 8 Debt Outlook 11 Forex 13 Commodities 14 Real Estate 15 2
  • 3. From the Desk of the CIO… Dear Investor, September is likely to be a decisive month as regards investor sentiment as do not expect a QE announcement to be very likely. well as broad equity market direction. This is owing to the three monetary A very positive development in recent weeks has been a finance ministry- policy “events” – RBI monetary policy announcement, US Fed stand on QE- driven top-down “directed” transmission of earlier repo rate cuts made by 3 and ECB’s monetary policy meeting. Over last few weeks, investors RBI into lower cost of loans extended by banks. This helps to correct the globally have come to hope positive outcomes from the second and third unusual divergence which had developed between some monetary easing while the Indian investors have started to assume no change in RBI’s – which RBI did do earlier this year – and almost no change in cost of credit hawkish stance as regards the first. for the real economy – which was because banks held their base rates We expect these three “events” to have very different degrees of impact nearly unchanged through this monetary easing. Now that the finance on Indian equity and debt markets. The RBI policy announcement is likely ministry has forced some of the monetary easing into the banking system, to be least influential – largely owing the widespread expectation of no we may expect some delayed positive influence on infrastructure spending repo rate cut. ECB policy is likely to somewhat more influential – to the and automobile sales, and potentially end-user driven real estate extent that it is widely believed to be at least incrementally useful in transactions. That might help boost the sagging growth momentum. resolving the sovereign debt crisis in Eurozone. We expect a mildly positive This does open up a very interesting debate though – if banks are reluctant influence on Indian equity markets from the ECB meeting. The Fed to lend at lower interest rates, that was probably because their credit announcement of QE-3, if it does happen, is likely to be a massive growth was satisfactory at the earlier lending rates. This is also borne out sentiment and liquidity boost to all risk assets including Indian equities. by the deposit and credit growth numbers through last few months. If that Also, owing to at least some anticipation having already been built into is the case, it remains to be seen if the lower cost of credit brought about global investors’ calculation as regards this, a decisive lack of anything like a by finance ministry intervention would increase inflationary pressure. If so, QE would also lead to a mild dampening of sentiment, leading potentially RBI’s cautious stance on interest rates would not be incorrect. to a mild correction. As we highlighted in the last month’s newsletter, we “Advisory services are provided through Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. (PMS) having SEBI Registration No: INP000001512. Investments are subject to market risks. Please read the disclaimer on slide no.18”
  • 4. Economic Update - Snapshot of Key Markets 120 Sensex Nifty S&P 500 Nikkei 225 As on 31st Change over Change over 115 110 Aug 2012 last month last year 105 100 BSE Sensex 17429 1.1% 4.5% 95 90 85 Equity S&P Nifty 5258 0.6% 5.1% Markets S&P 500 1406 2.0% 16.0% 10 yr Gsec 9.30 Nikkei 225 8839 1.7% (1.3%) 8.80 8.30 7.80 7.30 10-yr G-Sec Yield 8.24% (1 bps) (8 bps) 6.80 Debt Markets Call Markets 7.95% (8 bps) (7 bps) 32000 Fixed Deposit* 9.00% 0 bps (25 bps) 30000 Gold 28000 26000 24000 RICI Index 3813 4.8% (5.2%) 22000 Commodity Gold (`/10gm) 30735 2.8% 14.8% Markets 60 Crude Oil ($/bbl) 112.6 6.3% (2.6%) `/$ 55 50 45 Forex Rupee/Dollar 55.7 0.2% (17.4%) 40 Markets Yen/Dollar 78.6 (0.4%) (2.4%) • Indicates SBI one-year FD 4 •New 10 Year benchmark paper(8.15%, 2022 Maturity) was listed in the month of June, the 1 year yield is compared to the earlier benchmark(2021 Maturity)
  • 5. Economy Update - Global • Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.7% annual rate in the second quarter. Industrial production increased 0.6% in July after a 0.1% gain in June, offering more hope the economy was improving after growth slowed in the second quarter US • The US unemployment rate increased to 8.3% in month of July, slightly higher than 8.2% in June. Gross domestic product expanded at a 1.5% annual rate between April and June, the weakest pace of growth since the third quarter of 2011. • Markit's final PMI was 45.1, above July's three-year low of 44.0. However, the figure was the 13th month in a row that it was below the 50 mark that indicates growth. The PMI has now signalled contraction for Europe 12 consecutive months. • The 17-nation euro zone contracted by 0.2% on the quarter. • Euro zone inflation held steady at 2.4% in July - just above the ECB's target of close to but below 2%. • The Markit/JMMA Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 47.7 in August from 47.9 in July. Japanese manufacturing production declined for a Third successive Japan month in August, and at an accelerated rate. • The inflation rate in Japan was recorded at -0.40% in July of 2012, which was at -0.2% in the month of June 2012. • The HSBC Flash China manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) - a preliminary read-out that provides an early peek at data for August - fell to 47.8 this month, its lowest level since November and Emerging well down from July's final figure of 49.3. economies • India's wholesale price index (WPI) Inflation dropped to 6.87% in July from 7.25% in June as domestic petrol and vegetable prices fell in July & consumer price inflation slowed slightly in July to 9.86% lower than 10.02% in June. 5
  • 6. Economy Outlook - Domestic 10.0% • India's economic growth fell below the psychologically 8.0% IIP significant 6% level for the Second consecutive time in last 3 6.0% 4.0% years, signalling that country’s slowdown is deepening and 2.0% affecting all sectors of the economy. GDP marginally grew by 2 0.0% bps when compared with the Last quarter of FY 12 reading of -2.0% -4.0% 5.3%. Sharp falls in the manufacturing & Agriculture sectors -6.0% have led to India’s GDP growing only at 5.5% as compared to Dec 11 Dec 11 Jun 11 Jun 11 Jun 11 Aug 11 Aug 11 Sep 11 Sep 11 Feb 12 Feb 12 Mar 12 Mar 12 May 12 May 12 May 12 Jul 11 Jul 11 Oct 11 Oct 11 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 11 Apr 12 Apr 12 Jan 12 Jan 12 7.7% growth a year earlier. • India's industrial output fell for the third time in four months in • While the deceleration in the overall economy is apparent June. India's industrial production has contracted 1.8% during June across all industry groups, the construction sector has seen a 2012 compared with 2.5% growth in May 2012. The cumulative sharp year-on-year growth of 10.9% in the June quarter, which growth for the period April‐June 2012‐13 stood at ‐0.1% against is a five-year high. This has also driven demand for steel and 6.9% recorded in the corresponding period of the previous yea cement. The activities which gained substantially in this quarter r. IIP grew by 8.8% a year earlier in June 2011. The May’12 IIP has compared to a year-ago were ‘Financing, insurance, real estate been revised to 2.5% from earlier estimate of 2.4%. and business services’ at 10.84% and ‘Community, social and personal services’ at 7.92%. 9.0 • This was mainly due to sharp fall of 27.9% in capital goods & a 8.4 8.3 slump in manufacturing. Manufacturing, which constitutes about 7.8 7.7 8.0 GDP growth 76% of industrial production, shrank an annual 3.2% from a year 6.9 7.0 earlier. 14 out of the 22 industry groups have reported positive 6.1 growth on year-on-year basis. 6.0 5.5 5.3 • Mining reported a growth of 0.6% after prolonged contraction 5.0 for a year on the back of series of bans in various states 4.0 following illegal mining activities. Electricity surprisingly rose by FY11(Q2) FY11(Q3) FY11(Q4) FY12(Q1) FY12(Q2) FY12(Q3) FY12(Q4) FY13(Q1) 8.80% y-o-y from 5.90% y-o-y in the previous month. 6
  • 7. Economic Outlook - Domestic Growth in credit & deposits of SCBs 25.0%  The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly WPI 23.0% Bank Credit Aggregate Deposits (Wholesale Price Index), stood at 6.87% for the month of 21.0% July, 2012 as compared to 7.25% for the previous month and 19.0% 9.36% during the corresponding month of the previous year. 17.0% 15.0%  The Food inflation, which plays a major role in influencing 13.0% the headline number, grew at 10.06% in July against 10.81% 11.0% in June. The index for ‘Food Articles’ group rose by 1.4% to 9.0% 212.2 from 209.2 for the previous month due to higher prices 7.0% of certain food items. the Core inflation is estimated to have 5.0% inched up to 5.44% from 4.9% in June.  India's new consumer inflation rate, based on the all-India General Consumer Price Index (CPI) (Combined) declined  As on 27th July 2012, Bank credits grew by 17.4% on a Y-o-Y basis slightly to 9.86% in July 2012. Based on the Consumer Price which is 189 Bps lower than the growth witnessed in July 2011 Index (CPI), the inflation for June was revised downwards to (i.e. 19.3%). Aggregate deposits on a Y-o-Y basis grew at 13.9%, 9.93% from the provisional estimate of 10.02% viz-a viz a growth of 18.1% in July 2011. 10.0%  Normally, banks try to make their balance sheet stronger before 9.5% Wholesale Price Index 9.0% March 31, and meet their targets, and so there was a spurt in 8.5% short-term deposits and advances, post that there has been a 8.0% decline in both the months. 7.5% 7.0%  On 31st July 2012, Reserve Bank of India kept the key policy rates 6.5% unchanged and cut the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) by 100 bps 6.0% to 23%, as the primary focus of policy remained on inflation control in order to secure a sustainable growth path over the medium-term * End of period figures 7
  • 8. Equity Outlook Global equity markets continued to be positively biased in anticipation of further monetary easing from European central bank and US Fed. In the month of August, FIIs brought over Rs. 8,000 crores in Indian Equity Markets taking the calendar year till date (CYTD) number to 65000 crores. Nifty crossed the 5,400 mark but couldn’t sustain it because of profit booking. Markets await positive policy action and reforms announcements by the central government. After a very turbulent CY11 in which nifty corrected 24%, Indian equity markets have bounced back this year with a 14% return on CYTD basis. In last six months, sectors like consumer, healthcare and private sector banking have done quite well with robust earnings growth and double digit stock price gains. India's GDP for first quarter grew by 5.5% which was in line with market expectations, driven by a rebound in construction and financial services. We believe that growth might have bottomed out this quarter. Monsoon rains continued to pick up momentum with the seasonal deficit narrowing to 12% and agricultural growth for the year should moderate only slightly. With Indian government expected to raise petrol and diesel prices very soon, pressure on fiscal side should ease off. This should also give some comfort to RBI when it carries out the mid-quarterly monetary policy review on 17th September. We are expecting a 25bps cut in repo rate in this policy. As interest rates come down, corporate investment cycle will revive leading to a bounce back in economic growth. The inflation number for the month of July came in at 6.9%. We expect inflation to stay around 7% for this fiscal thus giving the necessary comfort to RBI to carry out the required monetary easing We believe that macro-economic environment should stabilize going forward before growth starts trending up by year end. While headlines remain weak, markets continue to trade at attractive valuations with the worst behind us. We believe cautiousness in the near term should be used to accumulate quality stocks with a slightly longer-term view 8
  • 9. Sector View Sector Stance Remarks We believe in the large sized opportunity presented by Pharma sector in India. India’s strength in generics is difficult to replicate due to quality and quantity of available skilled manpower. With the Healthcare Overweight developed world keen to cut healthcare costs, and a vast pipeline of drugs going off-patent, Indian Pharma players are at the cusp of rapid growth. We would bet on the opportunity in Generics and CRAMS space .The reversal of the interest rate cycle will assist in managing asset quality better and would lead to BFSI Overweight increase in credit growth. However, we like the private sector more than public sector due to better management quality and higher balance sheet discipline We prefer “discretionary consumption” beneficiaries such as Cigarettes and branded garments, as FMCG Overweight the growth in this segment will be disproportionately higher vis-à-vis the increase in disposable incomes. The regulatory hurdles, competitive pressures and leverage prevent any return to high profitability Telecom Neutral levels in the short to medium term. However, incumbents have started to increase tariffs slowly and we believe that consolidation will happen sooner than expected. The significant slowdown in order inflow activity combined with high interest rates has hurt the E&C Neutral sector. Now since the interest rate cycle has started to reverse, we have turned more constructive on this space. 9
  • 10. Sector View Sector Stance Remarks Raw material prices have started coming down which would boost margins. We are more bullish on Automobiles Neutral two-wheeler and agricultural vehicles segment due to lesser competition and higher pricing power. Cement industry is facing over capacity issues and lackluster demand. With regulator taking a strong Cement Neutral view against pricing discipline, the profits of the sector are expected to stay muted. We like the regulated return Characteristics of this space. This space provides steady growth in Power Utilities Neutral earnings and decent return on capital. We would stay away from oil PSUs, due to issues of cross subsidization distorting the underlying Energy Underweight economics of oil exploration and refinery businesses. Commodity prices have corrected significantly over the last few months due to concerns about growth Metals Underweight in China and developed parts of the world. With the US and European customers of Indian IT companies are struggling, Order inflows might slow IT/ITES Underweight down in near term. Most companies are loosing pricing power due to high competitive intensity. 10
  • 11. Debt Outlook 9.0 8.8 Yield curve 9.30 10-yr G-sec yield 8.80 8.6 8.4 (%) (%) 8.30 8.2 7.80 8.0 7.30 7.8 6.80 7.6 0.0 0.8 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.0 4.9 5.7 6.5 7.3 8.1 8.9 9.7 10.5 11.3 12.1 12.9 13.7 14.5 15.3 16.1 16.9 17.7 18.5 19.4 • The 10-year benchmark G-sec yield fell marginally by 1 bps to 8.24%, during the month August 2012. • In G-sec auction, RBI auctioned 4 G-Sec (Rs. 16,000 cr) -namely -8.19% GS 2020 (Rs. 4000 cr), 8.33% GS 2026 (Rs. 7000 cr), 8.28% GS 2032 (Rs, 2000 cr) and 8.83% GS 2041 (Rs. 2000 cr) with cut-off yield of 8.34%, 8.40%, 8.58% and 8.62% respectively. • The spread a 10 year AAA rated corporate bond spread marginally decreased to 100 Bps (31st August 2012) from 102 bps (31st July 2012). The AAA Rated bonds were yielding 9.24% on 31st August 2012. 12
  • 12. Debt Strategy Category Outlook Details With the policy rates remaining unchanged by RBI along with the 100 bps SLR cut in july’12 and trend reversal of the interest rates which started with a 50 Bps rate cut in April’12, we would recommend investment in short term Short Tenure debt as further rate cuts are not going to be aggressive and early too. Due to Debt liquidity pressures increasing in the market as RBI has a huge borrowing plan, short term yields would remain higher. Short Term funds still have high YTMs (9.5% – 10%) providing interesting investment opportunities. Some AA and select A rated securities are very attractive at the current yields. A similar trend can be seen in the Fixed Deposits also. Credit Tight liquidity in the system has also contributed to widening of the spreads making entry at current levels attractive. With the policy rates remaining unchanged by RBI along with the 100 bps SLR cut in july’12 and trend reversal of the interest rates which started with a 50 Bps rate cut in April’12, and signals passive cuts in near future, we would recommend to hold on to the current investment for a horizon of 18-24 months Long Tenure in Longer term papers and not to increase the exposure in the same. These, Debt while being available at attractive yields, also provide an opportunity for Capital appreciation due to a decrease in interest rates. Hence, these would be suitable for both - investors who may want to stay invested for the medium term (exiting when prices appreciate) and those who would want to lock in high yields for the longer term. 13
  • 13. Forex Rupee movement vis-à-vis other currencies (M-o-M) 100 Trade balance and export-import data 0 80 -5000 1.00% 60 Export Import Trade Balance (mn $) -10000 0.44% 40 0.50% 20 -15000 0.15% 0 -20000 0.00% -20 -25000 -0.50% -0.32% -1.00% • Exports during July, 2012 were valued at US $ 22.44 bn which was 14.80% lower than the level of US $ 26.34 bn during July, -1.50% 2011. Imports during July, 2012 were valued at US $ 37.94 Bn -2.00% -1.73% representing a negative growth of 7.61% over the level of USD GBP EURO YEN imports valued at US $ 41.06 Bn in July, 2011 translating into a trade deficit of $15.49 Bn. 140000 Capital Account Balance • INR has appreciated against USD & Japanese Yen, whereas it witnessed a depreciation against GBP & Euro. INR appreciated 90000 by 0.15%, in Aug (Appreciated by 0.9% in July 2012) against the US Dollar. But, since the beginning of the calendar year it has 40000 depreciated by 4.4% • Growth and inflation worries in India keeps Indian currency rate -10000 FY 10 (Q3) FY 10 (Q4) FY 11 (Q1) FY 11 (Q2) FY 11 (Q3) FY 11 (Q4) FY 12 (Q1) FY 12 (Q2) under pressure. After starting July with strong gains, the rally • The projected capital account balance for Q2 FY 12 is revised started to fizzle out towards the second half but ended the from Rs. 84,400 Cr to Rs. 78,800 Cr also the Q1 figure was month with an appreciation. revised downwards to Rs. 99,500 Crores from Rs. 1,02,100 Crores. • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been taking a series of steps • We expect factors such as higher interest rates to attract more to rein in the currency’s loss, including curbing banks’ abilities investments to India. Increased limits for investment by FIIs to speculate in the currency market since last two months. The would also help in bringing in more funds though uncertainty central bank sold at least $20 billion to stabilize the currency. in the global markets could prove to be a dampener. 14
  • 14. Commodities 32000 31000 Gold We continue to maintain our bullish stance on gold. The 30000 bond purchase program of ECB is viewed as a big positive 29000 Precious steps supporting prices amid the German Constitutional 28000 Court verdict awaited on the status of ESM. This shall Metals bound to impact the currency markets. Having said that, 27000 gold is entering into its seasonally best quarter and one 26000 can expect only prices to go north. 25000 24000 140 130 Crude As the central bankers across the world pumping liquidity into the system, oil prices are unlikely to see any major 120 fall. Combined with this is the refinery shutdowns due to Oil & Gas hurricane Issac triggering a reduction in supplies. Oil 110 prices are likely to be firmer after an industry report 100 showed stockpiles shrank to the lowest in more than five months in the U.S., the world’s biggest crude consumer. 90 Expect prices to move higher. 80
  • 15. Real Estate Outlook - I Asset Classes Tier I Tier II With new DCR regulations Mumbai market saw some confidence coming back for investors. Rates remained at peak levels and shows no sign of stress. The sales in many premium pockets have Prices surged since last quarter, factors being seen over 60% plunge. Thane and Panvel sees lot of end user largely growth of infrastructure and young aspiring transactions. All other prime markets like Pune, Banaglore, first time home. Cities like Jaipur, Bhopal, Residential Chennai, Hyderabad, NCR are seeing rate stagnancy well over 2 Trivandrum, Madurai, Lucknow, Patna, Chandigarh quarters now. With new supply being announced every month, highly attractive for apartments in 600-1100 sqft the stress on sales continues. Given the overall average of these range markets, any project having Rs. 4000 per sqft entry point with a good developer sees lot of interest (keeping the unit size well under 1500 sqft) Lease transactions are under pressure and new rate/sqft trends Very less benchmarks available but the rents are getting established in all major IT driven pockets/cities. Mumbai Commercial/IT growing 8-10% every year for commercial still manages to stay afloat due to heavy investment in small properties in Tier-II cities office spaces from investors 15
  • 16. Real Estate Outlook - II Asset Classes Tier I Tier II Still to re-cover from the 2008 shock, many malls have been experiment grounds for retailers. The FDI is well Hi-street rules the roost, the mall culture is repeated awaited for re-starting the retail phenomenon in major beaten in the Tier-2 markets and predominantly seeing a Retail cities. 60% of the mall in India are not even 60% occupied re-structure of plans to suit schools, hospitals, commercial and if occupied, unable to get rent on time. Investment in offices, call centers, super-market etc prime mall spaces can get good returns due to opening up of FDI. Land has given better appreciation in these markets than 30-40 kms radius near in prime markets are becoming Tier 1, since there is a natural demand to own land Land expensive month on month. Interest from investors has property. Also, scarcity in old locations and new upcoming drawn lot of attention in well connected areas. areas due to infrastructure is making many invaluable land valuable Please Note: Tier I* markets include Mumbai, Delhi & NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkatta Tier II* markets includes all state capitals other than the Tier I markets The IC note is proposed to be presented every quarter 16
  • 17. Why Karvy Private Wealth? Open Architecture – Widest array of products We are an open-architecture firm at two levels – asset class level and product level : • Offering COMPREHENSIVE choice of investing across all asset classes • Offering EXTENSIVE choice of multiple products from different product providers under each asset class Intensive Research We closely track the historical performance across asset classes, sub-asset classes and product providers to identify, evaluate and recommend investment products (KPW’s or third-party). We have our own proprietary methodology for evaluating products; for product providers, we also note the investment style and risk management philosophy. Our comprehensive analysis determines truly exceptional performers to be added to your portfolio Honest, unbiased advise Group-wide, we have no Mutual Fund or Insurance products of our own unlike most of the financial services groups (banks or broking houses), who are doing wealth management. Neither do we have exclusive tie-up with any single insurance company like all banks do. The KPW 3-S Service promise: When you become a Client of KPW, besides getting intelligent & practicable Investment Advice, you get the benefit of “The KPW 3- S Service Promise” : • Smooth and Hassle Free – Attention, Service & Convenience • Sharp and proactive – Portfolio monitoring and tracking • Smart –Incisive insights on markets and Investment products Pedigreed Senior Management Team A talented team of leaders with global and Indian experience, having a unique blend of backgrounds of wealth management, private equity, strategy consulting and building businesses powers Karvy Private Wealth and its operations. 18
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  • 19. Contact Us Bangalore 080-26606126 Chennai 044-45925923 Coimbatore 0422-4291018 Delhi 011-43533941 Gurgaon 0124-4780228 Hyderabad 040-44507282 Kochi 0484-2322152 Kolkata 033-40515100 Mumbai 022-33055000 Pune 020-30116238 Email: wealth@karvy.com SMS: ‘HNI’ to 56767 Website: www.karvywealth.com Corporate Office : 702, Hallmark Business Plaza, Off Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051 20