Small Caps surging buzzes alarm bells
Although the week started on a positive note, there was evident profit booking towards the end of the week. The indications are clear negative based on the options writing. Also note every other small cap was hitting few percentages up setting warning bells.
Coming week is full of news and data. IIP numbers for November 2009 will be out on 12th Jan and Inflation data for December 2009 is due on 14 January
India's food price inflation eased slightly in late December, but experts believe a rise in fuel prices may elevate headline inflation, maintaining pressure on the central bank to tighten monetary policy due on 29th January by RBI
Major companies announcing Q3 results include, Infosys Technologies (on 12 January), Bajaj Auto (12 January), TCS (15 January), HDFC Bank (15 January), and Axis Bank (15 January).
Other companies announcing result are, Dhampur Sugar Mills, Exide Industries, Geojit BNP Paribas Financial, Maharashtra Scooters, Jaiprakash Hydro-Power, Bajaj Finserv, Mastek, Nectar Lifesciences, Piramal Life Sciences, Indowind Energy, TCI Finance, TTK Prestige, Rural Electrification Corporation, Bajaj Holdings, Texmaco, Infomedia 18, Sintex Industries, Tata Metaliks, Jindal Saw, Rallis India, CMC, Finolex Industries, Usha Martin, Orient Paper, South Indian Bank, GRUH Finance, IDBI Bank, Shree Renuka Sugars, Indusind Bank, Development Credit Bank, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, NIIT Technologies, UCO Bank, Escorts, Camlin, Finolex Cables, and ETC Networks.
The mood indicates horizontal or downward move in the next week, as the rupee appreciation concerns would impact the future earnings of some of the major IT players, which could have a dent on the index.