Markets had a mixed week with global cues playing spoilsport, as a Republican proposal to deal with a US fiscal crunch failed to get enough support, deepening uncertainty over how the US can avert the ‘fiscal cliff’. On the local front, there was some news to cheer about on hopes that the central bank would ease key interest rates at its next policy meet in January and shift focus on growth. Another silver lining was global rating agency Standard and Poor’s’ expectation that India is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent during 2013.
Five of the six fund managers were active for the week (December 17- December 21)
A K PRABHAKAR
Sr VP (Equity Research), Anand Rathi Financial Services
Prabhakar added J K Cements, LIC Housing Finance and Natco Pharma during the week, while he sold off Bajaj Corp with 19 per cent gains.
According to Prabhakar, markets may remain range-bound, but if the Nifty breaks on the upper range, then 6,000 and 6,150 are the levels to look out for. On the downside, if the index drops below 5,800, only weakness can be expected, as a bearish gartley pattern has been formed and 5,500 levels cannot be ruled out. He continues to remain stock-specific and his top holding, as of now, are his favourite picks.
Commenting on his latest addition of LIC Housing Finance, which can be termed as the proxy player of Indian housing sector growth, he says the company’s strong loan portfolio, coupled with competitive lending rates with widespread reach and strong parentage, will enable the company to gain an edge over its peers.
| A K PRABHAKAR | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Reliance Capital | 450.07 | 463.85 | 1.02 |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 482.20 | 508.55 | 1.01 |
| P & G Hygiene and Health Care | 2575.42 | 2517.45 | 1.00 |
| Dr Reddys Laboratories | 1903.90 | 1821.00 | 1.00 |
| Bajaj Corp | 202.45 | 231.90 | 0.93 |
| Total investments | 10.64 | ||
| Cash | 0.44 | ||
| Net worth | 11.08 | ||
His current top holdings include Bajaj Corp, Karur Vysya Bank Procter and Gamble Hygiene and Health Care, Reliance Capital and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories.
Prabhakar’s net worth is at Rs 11.08 lakh, up 10.83 per cent
SHARDUL KULKARNI
Head, Technical Research, Angel Broking
Shardul made a few changes in the form of adding Tata Chemicals, Tata Steel and Bank of Baroda. On the other hand, he realised 19 per cent gain in Jindal Steel and Power.
His view on the market remains bullish, as he opines that by mid-January, Nifty should ideally test 6,100 on the back of strong foreign institutional investor (FII) inflow’s and a fall in the US dollar index.
He has added Bank of Baroda and Tata Chemicals on technical basis. Playing the metal theme, he took position in Tata Steel, as the charts suggest a potential upside.
| SHARDUL KULKARNI | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Reliance Industries | 845.62 | 825.25 | 1.11 |
| CEAT | 108.27 | 106.85 | 1.06 |
| Tata Chemicals | 341.35 | 341.05 | 1.02 |
| Escorts | 67.67 | 69.15 | 1.00 |
| Apollo Tyres | 87.12 | 87.00 | 0.99 |
| Total investments | 10.86 | ||
| Cash | 0.56 | ||
| Net worth | 11.42 | ||
His top holdings include Tata Chemicals, Reliance Industries, Apollo Tyres, Ceat and Escorts.
Kulkarni’s net worth is at Rs 11.42 lakh, up 14.24 per cent.
NAVEEN FERNANDES
Fund Manager, Centrum Wealth
Naveen was inactive for the week. His current top holdings include Karur Vysya Bank, MRF, ITC, Nesco Ltd and Reliance Capital.
Even though inactive, his positive stance on the markets continues, as the valuation at PE 14 on 2014 estimated earnings looks comfortable. Another plus he believes in is the continuous monetary easing in the US, Japan and the UK, which will ensure liquidity. He is most positive on old private sector banks, which are attractively valued, as merger and acquisition prospects have improved after the Banking Regulation Amendment Act’s passage in Parliament.
| NAVEEN FERNANDES | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Karur Vysya Bank | 394.99 | 508.55 | 1.29 |
| MRF | 10603.13 | 12452.25 | 1.24 |
| Reliance Capital | 412.68 | 463.85 | 1.10 |
| ITC | 266.98 | 287.05 | 1.09 |
| NESCO | 686.71 | 749.65 | 1.08 |
| Total investments | 10.28 | ||
| Cash | 1.03 | ||
| Net worth | 11.31 | ||
Fernandes’ net worth is at Rs 11.31 lakh, up 13.09 per cent.
KISHOR OSTWAL
CMD, CNI Research
Kishor had a single transaction this week, which was a buy on Lakshmi Vilas Bank. His current top holdings include Tata Steel, Karnataka Bank, Century Textiles and Industries, BF Utilities and Siemens.
Commenting on the markets this week, Ostwal was of the view that rolls created volatility, as the Indian derivative system has no physical settlement contrary to global standards.
Explaining his latest buy—Lakshmi Vilas Bank—he defended that the bank with nearly 300 branches is attractive after the banking regulation act was passed, as the stock is trading at 1.1x book value which is grossly undervalued.
| KISHOR OSTWAL | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Tata Steel | 400.50 | 430.70 | 1.07 |
| Century Textiles & Industries | 368.22 | 407.90 | 0.81 |
| Karnataka Bank | 118.50 | 161.30 | 0.81 |
| BF Utilities | 400.30 | 336.00 | 0.67 |
| Siemens | 691.67 | 659.40 | 0.66 |
| Total investments | 6.63 | ||
| Cash | 3.99 | ||
| Net worth | 10.62 | ||
Ostwal’s net worth is at Rs 10.62 lakh, up 6.22 per cent.
SACHIN SHAH
Fund Manager, Emkay Investment Managers
Shah only added ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the week.
His current top holdings include Cipla, IDFC, Biocon, Divis Laboratories and PTC India.
| SACHIN SHAH | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Cipla | 377.57 | 419.75 | 1.04 |
| PTC India | 65.83 | 73.40 | 0.73 |
| Biocon | 288.10 | 280.00 | 0.70 |
| IDFC | 135.14 | 169.00 | 0.59 |
| ICICI Bank | 1033.34 | 1123.90 | 0.56 |
| Total investments | 9.29 | ||
| Cash | 1.98 | ||
| Net worth | 11.27 | ||
Shah’s net worth is at Rs 11.27 lakh, up 12.70 per cent.
TAHER BADSHAH
Sr VP and co-head equities, Motilal Oswal AMC - PMS
Badshah included several new names like Sterlite Industries, Cipla, ICICI Bank and United Spirits to his portfolio, while he exited TV18 Broadcast, Multi Commodity Exchange of India and Bajaj Auto with gains ranging between three and 14 per cent. Badshah is of the view that markets will see some sideways movement for the next few weeks. He also added that his buys this week were a ‘buy on dips’ move.
| TAHER BADSHAH | |||
| Top holdings | Cost price (Rs) | Current price (Rs) | Value (Rs lakh) |
| Maruti Suzuki India | 1,332.81 | 1,504.90 | 1.12 |
| United Spirits | 1,186.35 | 1,934.15 | 0.93 |
| Wockhardt | 1,351.67 | 1,560.10 | 0.70 |
| State Bank of India | 2,005.45 | 2,334.45 | 0.70 |
| Bajaj Corp Ltd | 193.90 | 231.90 | 0.69 |
| Total investments | 11.68 | ||
| Cash | 0.36 | ||
| Net worth | 12.04 | ||
His top holding, as of this week were Maruti Suzuki, United Spirits, Wockhardt, State Bank of India and Bajaj Corp. Badshah’s net worth is at Rs 12.04 lakh, up 20.38 per cent.
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