Nifty's breakout above 10985 or below 10585 to pave directional movement

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February started off with the exuberance from a positive Union budget, but plunged into the sorrow of the casualties in the Pulwama attack, followed by the uncertainty about India’s response to the attack.

The elections are around the corner. Which sectors’ stocks could I add to my portfolio to get better gains post the elections?

Just as things were looking good for equity markets, we have an escalated issue with our irritating neighbours impacting the market moods. If you note, India has underperformed heavily so far on a YTD basis.

The stock is likely to keep its upward momentum alive in the short term.

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Global Issues Will Direct The Markets, For Now

here has been a spectacular increase in mutual fund investments in the last few years. The domestic MF AUMs have grown five-and-half times in the last 10 years. The AUMs have increased from `4.13 lakh crore at the end of 2008 to `22.86 lakh crore at the end of 2018.

Contrary to the common belief, mid-cap dedicated mutual fund schemes have outperformed the benchmark in the last one year by a huge margin, albeit they both have given negative return on an average. 

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In this edition, we have reviewed KSB Ltd. and Bhansali Engineering Polymers. We suggest our reader-investors to HOLD in Bhansali Engineering Polymers and EXIT in KSB Ltd

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The Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented a very bold interim budget of the Modi government on February 1, 2019. This is the first time aFinance Minister has given concession in the direct tax provisions in the interim budget.

India’s growing investment in infrastructure and growing anticipation of demand for affordable housing means that steel demand is expected to remain strong in India.

The interim budget and the last budget of the BJP government ahead of the 2019 elections proved to be a catalyst for the bulls as the stock markets witnessed a decent rally. 

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A well-crafted budget from the team of Piyush Goyal and Arun Jaitley amidst bench-thumping accolades from the man of the moment Narendra Modi himself has steadily put the markets into a northward trajectory.

I am a regular reader of DSIJ and have benefited immensely because of your sound advice. Auto companies results have been soft in the latest quarter. Is this sector good for the long term?

Markets these days are not doing much, except testing investors’ patience. Well, one can expect markets to remain dull till May this year. In May, the electoral verdict will be out and we will know exactly which coalition will form the government and the situation arising therefrom.

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In this edition, we have reviewed BCL Industries and ITD Cementation. We suggest our reader-investors to HOLD in both BCL Industries and ITD Cementation

I have some shares of Speciality Restaurants. Is it right to HOLD or should I exit now?

India has become the second largest steel producing country as its crude steel production in 2018 surpassed Japan’s production. In 2018, Japan Produced around 104.3 MT steel. India's steel output was at 106.5 MT in 2018, up by 4.9 per cent from 101.5 MT in 2017.

I, along with my three friends, are jointly purchasing an immovable property of Rs 1.8 crore. All four of us will pay separately the purchase consideration, although the agreement is one. Are we supposed to deduct tax at 1% while making payment of purchase consideration as prescribed under section 194IA of the Income Tax Act? 

Some of SPIL’s key specialty products are expected to be commercialised in the US in FY19.

The Indian stock markets continued to remain under heavy cloud of uncertainty for the fifth consecutive week. The uncertainty is likely to clear in the coming weeks, as one of the pivotal economic event of the country unfolds on February 1, 2019, the interim budget for FY20.

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Indian benchmark indices have maintained their composure despite the negative headwinds coming from an expected populist budget in view of the farm crisis and political compulsions.

What is your view on private banks? Should I invest in SBI ?

Market is going nowhere as mentioned in one of my previous dialogues. This kind of dull movement in the market may persist till the election results are out. Not much time left for the elections and the results, actually — barely 3 months to go. I am telling you — accumulate as much of quality stocks as you can because I believe the next government is going to be formed by the BJP and it will be a stable government.

I am holding 850 shares of Gruh Finance Ltd. since June 2018, purchased at Rs 357. Could you please advise if I should hold the stock or exit?

BoB's merger with Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will result in the creation of the third largest lender in India boasting an advances and deposits market share of 7 per cent and 7.3 per cent, respectively.

The Indian stock market remains in an indecisive phase for the fourth consecutive week. Most of the indices are gripped within a triangle, which suggests that the market is not certain about which direction it should move.

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Trading data for institutional investors showed active trading, albeit in lower volumes. FIIs were net sellers to the tune of Rs 2,675 crore, while DIIs were net buyers with an inflow of Rs 1,321.54 crore during the fortnight.

I am new to investing and have been taking guidance from your magazine. Thank you for making life easy for new investors such as me. Can you tell me more about your Low Price recommendations in the magazine

Market outlook looks cautiously optimistic to me at this point of time with no major worries in sight as of now. We would like to revise our Sensex target from 42,000 to 39,000 level for March 2019. In my view, RBI is playing spoilsport right now and has not done enough to propel economic growth. No business can be done if one is overcautious. RBI has been overcautious for too long in my view.

High risk taking investors can take exposure in Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers

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Recently, the world’s two biggest economies, the US and China, had a dialogue on trade war issue. There are some signs of modest progress in this meet and China has promised to buy significant amount of US exports, which consists of agriculture, energy and manufactured goods. 

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Markets In Consolidation Mode, Waiting For Triggers

Setting up short-term, mid-term and long-term financial goals helps you to live comfortably now and in future. It should be accompanied by periodic review and changes in plan accordingly.

Revenues from operations surged on the back of robust same store growth (SSG) in Domino's Pizza, higher delivery sales via online ordering and strong momentum in order growth led by all-round product upgrades.

Although the final trading session of the calendar year 2018 stayed rather lifeless with the markets closing on a flat note, the calendar year 2018 itself was a sharp contrast to its last trading session.

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I am an individual and I own various paintings which I had acquired almost 20 years back and always treated them as personal assets. If I sell these paintings, these would fetch Rs2 crore. I am planning to sell these paintings. Could you please explain what are the tax implications?

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US indices Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 witnessed their worst December since 1931 this year, as investors reacted to the government shutdown, US-China trade woes, hike in interest rates and US President Donald Trump’s offensive comments on US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Your special story on cyclical stocks was an informative read. The market sentiment seems torn between two opinions – while some are actively advocating investing in cyclicals, others are strongly wary of these stocks.

Before we talk about the markets, allow me to wish you all investors a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the year 2019 bring to you Health, Wealth and Happiness!

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Time To Pick Deeply Discounted Stocks Of Promising Sectors

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In this edition, we have reviewed Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and MOIL. We suggest our reader-investors to HOLD Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals and MOIL 

I have 8 shares of Federal Bank bought @ Rs 83 per share. Should I hold them or sell?

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for ear drops Pharma major Glenmark has received the final approval from United States Food and Drug Association (USFDA) for Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01 per cent.

Under the law, as on today, you can file the return of income only for last financial year 2017-18 relevant to assessment year 2018-19 Jayesh Dadia Chartered Accountant I am an individual holding 90% equity shares in a private limited company which owns residential property.

HUL and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited (GSK CH India) entered into a scheme of amalgamation whereby 4.39 shares of HUL will be allotted for every share in GSK CH India.

On Dalal Street over the last couple of weeks, it was a thrilling ride as a host of events unfolded one after another, Some of these events were scheduled, while few others were not on the cards, like the surprise resignation of the RBI governor Urjit Patel. Also, the markets were extremely volatile as the exit polls indicated that the BJP may lose the assembly polls and the final outcome was in line with the exit poll estimates.

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This section gives a recommendation of a stock having stock margin padding price below Rs 100 with sound fundamentals and expected to give handsome returns over a one-year time horizon

This column gives you scrip chosen by the research team during the fortnight that is fundamentally strong and expected to give good capital appreciation over a time period of 1 year

Expecting that the ruling BJP will be humbled in the five state elections, which will then prod the BJP government to unleash a series of populist measures in a run-up to the 2019 general elections and thereby boost the rural economy, the Indian equity market witnessed boardbased buying.

I read your special story on media stocks. I agree with your observations. Is it a good time to accumulate select media stocks?

Markets in 2019 look promising and in my view will behave much better than they did in 2018. With the new RBI governor taking office, I expect a change in the stance by the RBI. Some slightly market-friendly policies may be on the cards in the coming year.

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The recent week gone by was nothing less than dramatic for the investors, as bears took the lead and made investors go through a roller-coaster ride amid some shocking developments. The tussle between the government and the RBI led to the exit of Urjit Patel as the governor of the RBI on Monday. 

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