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For October 2020, PC India Index was up 2% yoy and 7% mom; key macro indicators achieved
pre-covid levels. Others are stable/ recovering.
Nifty valuations:
Major indices like Nifty 50/100/200/500 are trading at elevated one-year forward valuations
at c.21x, up from last month’s c.20x).
NSE Midcap 100 is trading higher at 23x, above its LTA (long-term average) of 14x.
Auto, IT, Pharma, Realty and Services Indexes are trading above +1SD.
Metals, FMCG and Banks are above LTA.
Infra is above -1SD.
Energy, Media and PSU Banks are trading below -1SD.
Growth trends
Indian Q3FY21 GDP expected at -1%: Q2FY21 GDP declined by 7.5%; it is
currently in a recovery phase from a pandemic-induced slowdown. For October
2020, IIP is expected to continue improvement (reflecting upturn in core-sector
data like coal, cement & electricity). Composite PMI for October rose further, led
by a sharp rise in manufacturing and rebound in services. Gross tax collections
registered 17% yoy growth (favourable base) vs. -16% in the previous month.
Global Q4 2020 GDP – rebound except in EU: As per Bloomberg’s consensus
estimates, US and Japan GDP signals recovery in Q4; China’s growth should
heighten, while EU’s growth rates would worsen.
Business growth indicators: Recovery to growth phase
o STRONG: Auto sales picked-up by 11% mom; were higher than pre-covid
levels in August. Rail freight remained strong with 15% yoy growth and
electricity/cement production registered 11%/3% yoy growth. Fuel
consumption saw a growth of 3% for the first-time since Covid-19.
o RECOVERING: Port volume inched closer to pre-covid levels.
o WEAK/STABLE: Steel production remained stable. Air traffic registered 34%
mom growth (remains in deep red).
Inflation and monetary policy – CPI causing concern; brent price fell
India: CPI inched up further to 7.6%, core inflation elevated to 5.5%.
Global: Inflation eased in US and China while EU and Japan are in the negative
zone.
Bond yields: IND 10-year: US 10-year: Difference between India and US
government bond yields declined to 515bps vs. 533bps last month.
Commodity prices: London MX index increased by 1% mom, while brent prices
fell by 1% mom.
Data for November 2020 – Manufacturing PMI strong; oil prices increase
Forex reserves were up by US$ 15bn mom.
Manufacturing PMI fell to 56.3 vs. 58.9 last month, however growth remains
strong.
Composite PMI surged to 58 vs. 54.6 last month, supported by a sharp rise in
manufacturing activity and service sector.
Improvement in CP issuances and net liquidity. INR depreciated 1% mom.
Oil and commodity prices increased by 6% mom.
FIIs bought heavily into equities in November with net flows at Rs 653bn vs. Rs.
145bn in October. DIIs were heavy sellers with net flows at Rs -483bn.
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Fiscal
Gross tax collection (yoy %) -4.8 -0.7 -2.6 -19.6 7.2 13.2 -14.4 -44.3 -37.3 -22.7 -20.4 2.0 -16.2 16.9
Foreign Trade
Export (RsBn) 26.0 26.2 26.0 27.4 26.0 27.7 21.4 10.4 19.1 21.9 23.6 22.7 27.6 24.9
Import (RsBn) 36.9 38.0 38.1 38.6 41.1 37.5 31.2 17.1 22.2 21.1 28.5 29.5 30.3 33.6
Capital flows (USD bn) 10.1 9.8 11.0 5.6 16.2 5.4 -1.6 0.3 1.9 4.9 7.3 26.7 8.3 8.4
Forex Reserves (USD bn) 433.6 442.6 451.1 457.5 471.30 481.54 475.56 479.46 493.48 506.84 534.57 541.43 542.02 560.72
Industry
IIP (Index) 122.9 124.0 128.8 134.5 137.4 134.2 117.2 54.0 90.2 107.9 117.6 116.9 123.2 126.3*
Composite PMI (Index) 49.8 49.6 52.7 53.7 56.3 57.6 50.6 7.2 14.8 37.8 37.2 46.0 54.6 58.0
Cement Production (Index) 131.3 137.0 142.4 159.2 164.1 160.7 129.8 22.5 117.3 137.8 126.8 109.1 126.7 140.9
Steel Production (Index) 141.2 149.5 154.9 165.2 155.4 152.9 133.2 26.9 96.4 122.3 139.2 147.4 145.1 145.4
Banking
M3 (yoy, %) 9.7 10.6 9.8 10.4 11.2 10.2 8.8 10.7 11.7 12.3 13.2 12.6 12.2 11.6
Bank Credit (yoy,%) 8.8 8.9 8.0 7.1 8.3 7.5 6.2 6.7 6.2 6.2 6.3 5.5 5.1 5.1
Deposits (yoy, %) 9.4 10.3 9.7 10.1 11.2 10.0 7.9 9.8 10.7 11.0 12.0 10.9 10.5 10.1
Median MCLR (%) 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.2 8.0 7.9 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4
CP Issuance (Rs Bn) 4597 4623 4584 4149 4220 4002 3445 4172 4258 3915 3748 3726 3623 3801
LAF (Rs Bn, Daily Average) 1152.1 1956.5 2383.4 2564.1 3178.0 2998.2 2966.1 4751.5 5118.4 3770.5 3611.1 3690.6 3322.0 4101.0
Consumer
Automobile Sales ('000) 1880.1 2042.3 1674.7 1285.8 1603.7 1546.3 1007.8 0.0 317.6 1126.2 1464.1 1775.6 2121.6 2364.1
Fuel Consumption (yoy %) 0.7 -2.0 8.8 0.3 0.1 4.5 -17.8 -48.7 -19.4 -9.0 -12.1 -16.0 -4.3 2.7
Air Traffic (yoy %) 1.2 4.0 11.2 2.5 2.2 9.0 -33.1 -100.0 -97.7 -83.5 -82.3 -76.0 -65.8 -57.2
Infrastructure
Electricity production (YoY %) -2.6 -12.2 -4.9 0.0 3.2 11.5 -8.2 -22.9 -14.8 -10.0 -2.4 -1.8 4.8 10.5
Port volume (YoY,%) -0.3 -5.3 -0.7 6.6 2.5 3.9 -5.0 -21.1 -23.3 -14.7 -13.3 -10.3 -2.1 -1.2
Rail Freight (YoY, %) -6.6 -8.1 0.9 4.3 2.8 6.5 -13.9 -35.3 -21.2 -7.7 -4.6 3.9 15.5 15.4
10 Year G-Sec Yields (Avg)
India 6.7 6.7 6.5 6.6 6.6 6.4 6.2 6.3 6.1 5.8 5.8 6.0 6.0 5.9
United States 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.5 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8
European Union -0.57 -0.45 -0.33 -0.27 -0.27 -0.43 -0.52 -0.43 -0.50 -0.40 -0.46 -0.47 -0.49 -0.57
Japan -0.229 -0.166 -0.096 -0.019 -0.020 -0.062 -0.029 -0.006 -0.010 0.013 0.019 0.030 0.020 0.026
China 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.1 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.7 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.2
GDP (yoy growth rates, %)
India 4.4 4.1 4.1 4.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 -23.9 -23.9 -23.9 -7.5 -7.5 -7.5 -1.0*
United States 2.1 2.3 2.3 2.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 -9.0 -9.0 -9.0 -2.9 -2.9 -2.9 -2.7**
European Union 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.2 -2.7 -2.7 -2.7 -13.9 -13.9 -13.9 -4.3 -4.3 -4.3 -7.5**
Japan 1.7 -0.7 -0.7 -0.7 -1.8 -1.8 -1.8 -10.2 -10.2 -10.2 -5.8 -5.8 -5.8 -3.4**
China 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 -6.8 -6.8 -6.8 3.2 3.2 3.2 4.9 4.9 4.9 5.7**
Inflation (CPI) (yoy growth rates, %)
India 4.0 4.6 5.5 7.4 7.6 6.6 5.8 7.2 6.3 6.2 6.7 6.7 7.3 7.6
United States 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.3 1.5 0.3 0.1 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.2
European Union 0.8 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.2 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.4 -0.2 -0.3 -0.3
Japan 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.8 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.0 -0.4
China 3.0 3.8 4.5 4.5 5.4 5.2 4.3 3.3 2.4 2.5 2.7 2.4 1.7 0.5
Unemployment Rate
United States 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.5 4.4 14.7 13.3 11.1 10.2 8.4 7.9 6.9
European Union 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.7 6.9 7.2 7.4 7.5 7.5 7.6*
Currency (vs. USD)
Indian Rupee 71.4 71.1 71.5 71.2 71.3 71.5 74.4 76.2 75.7 75.7 75.0 74.6 73.5 73.5
Euro 1.10 1.11 1.10 1.11 1.11 1.09 1.11 1.09 1.09 1.13 1.15 1.18 1.18 1.18
Yen 107.5 108.2 108.9 109.1 109.3 110.0 107.7 107.8 107.2 107.6 106.7 106.1 105.6 105.2
Yuan Renminbi 7.1 7.1 7.0 7.0 6.9 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.1 7.1 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7
Global Commodity Prices
London MX Index 2809 2805 2796 2813 2810 2649 2445 2361 2421 2610 2824 2940 2999 3023
Brent ($/bbl) 62.3 59.6 62.7 65.2 63.7 55.5 33.7 26.6 32.4 40.8 43.2 45.0 41.9 41.5
Indices
Nifty50 11474 11877 12056 12168 11962 11202 8598 9860 9580 10302 11073 11388 11248 11642
FTSE Emerging Markets Index 502 523 524 559 534 506 422 460 464 496 537 549 537 549
FTSE World Index 344 353 361 373 369 338 292 322 336 346 363 385 372 363
Positives' Index 1192 1254 1264 1244 1265 1193 945 1049 1073 1115 1177 1217 1208 1282
Negatives' Index 211 210 211 213 212 200 183 176 181 194 209 217 220 222
(Net) PC India Index 981 1043 1054 1032 1053 993 762 873 892 920 968 1000 988 1059
Source: RBI, CSO, PPAC, SIAM, Various Ministries, Bloomberg *Our estimate **Bloomberg consensus estimate; Quarterly reported data is assumed stable for three months
20 5.0
4.0
15
3.0
10
2.0
5
1.0
0 0.0
FYTD '16 FYTD '17 FYTD '18 FYTD '19 FYTD '20 FYTD '21 FYTD '16 FYTD '17 FYTD '18 FYTD '19 FYTD '20 FYTD '21
40% 8%
22% 6% 6%
23% 19% 10% 8% 4% 3%
20% 13% 12% 5% 2% 2% 2%
5% 8% 7% 8% 11%
2%
0%
-4% -10% -5%
-20%
Financials have been dragging the Nifty since CYTD FYTD, sector-wise high, low, and current value in Nifty
130 Nifty Nifty (ex-fin.)
210
120 High-and-Low Current
190
110 High
170
100
150
90 130
80 110
70 90
60
01/Feb/20
01/May/20
01/Sep/20
01/Jun/20
01/Jan/20
01/Mar/20
01/Apr/20
01/Nov/20
01/Jul/20
01/Oct/20
01/Aug/20
Low
Sectoral indices return Nifty top-15 cos. have outperformed bottom-15 cos.
Nifty 50 Nifty top 15
100%
MoM(%) FYTD(%) Nifty bottom 15
120
80%
110
60% 100
90
40% 80
70
20%
60
0% 50
NSEIT Index
NSEMET Index
NIFTY Index
NSENRG Index
NSEFMCG Index
NSEAUTO Index
NSEPHRM Index
NSESRV Index
NSE500 Index
NSE200 Index
NSE100 Index
NSEREAL Index
NSEMCAP Index
NSEBANK Index
NSEINFR Index
NSESMCP Index
40
09/Feb/20
22/Feb/20
04/Sep/20
17/Sep/20
30/Sep/20
06/Mar/20
19/Mar/20
10/May/20
23/May/20
05/Jun/20
18/Jun/20
01/Jul/20
14/Jul/20
27/Jul/20
13/Oct/20
26/Oct/20
01/Jan/20
14/Jan/20
27/Jan/20
01/Apr/20
14/Apr/20
27/Apr/20
08/Nov/20
21/Nov/20
09/Aug/20
22/Aug/20
One-year rolling forward PE: Highs, lows, and current value FII and DII monthly net flows
800 Net DII flows (Rs. bn) Net FII flows (Rs. bn)
40 653
35 High-and-Low Current
600
30
400
25
20 200
15
-
10
5 (200)
-
(400)
Nifty IT
Nifty Energy
Nifty FMCG
Nifty 50
Nifty Auto
Nifty Metal
Nifty Bank
Nifty 100
Nifty 200
Nifty 500
Nifty Realty
Nifty Infrastructure
Nifty Pharma
(600) (483)
(800)
Jan/20
Aug/19
Oct/19
Mar/20
Oct/20
Nov/19
Apr/20
May/20
Jul/20
Aug/20
Nov/20
Sep/19
Feb/20
Jun/20
Sep/20
Dec/19
Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 Global indices: CYTD return
Nifty Index NSEMCAP Index
22,000 NSESMCP Index
20,000 Straits Times Index STI-11%
12,000 Nifty 50 6%
10,000
8,000 S&P 500 INDEX 13%
6,000
NIKKEI 225 13%
4,000
2,000 KOSPI INDEX 20%
2-Feb-20
17-Apr-20
17-May-20
15-Aug-20
30-Aug-20
14-Oct-20
29-Oct-20
13-Nov-20
1-Jun-20
16-Jun-20
3-Jan-20
17-Feb-20
3-Mar-20
14-Sep-20
29-Sep-20
18-Jan-20
18-Mar-20
1-Jul-20
16-Jul-20
31-Jul-20
2-Apr-20
2-May-20
22
3.7
20
Mean + 1SD
18 3.2
Mean + 1SD
16
2.7 Mean
14 Mean
6 1.2
Jul/05 Aug/07 Sep/09 Oct/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20 Jul/05 Aug/07 Sep/09 Oct/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20
4.0
30 12M Fwd Midcap PE 12M Fwd Midcap PB
3.5
25 3.0
15 1.5 Mean
Mean
1.0 Mean -1SD
10
Mean -1SD
0.5
5 0.0
Feb/06 Feb/08 Feb/10 Feb/12 Feb/14 Feb/16 Mar/18 Mar/20 Feb/06 Feb/08 Feb/10 Feb/12 Feb/14 Feb/16 Mar/18 Mar/20
19 2.3
2.1
17
Mean + 1SD 1.9 Mean + 1SD
15 1.7
13 Mean 1.5
Mean
11 1.3
1.1
9 Mean -1SD
0.9 Mean -1SD
7 0.7
5 0.5
Nov/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20 Nov/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20
Source: Bloomberg, PhillipCapital India Research
Nifty indices: Auto, IT, Pharma, Realty and Services Indexes are trading above +1SD.
Metals, FMCG and Banks above LTA. Infra above -1SD. Energy, Media and PSU Banks
are trading below -1SD.
33
20 + 1SD
28
LPA
15
23
-1SD
+ 1SD
10 -1SD
18
LPA
5
13
-1SD
8 0
Nov/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20
30 20
+ 1SD
25 15
+ 1SD + 1SD
LPA LPA
20 10 LPA
-1SD -1SD
15 5
10 0
Dec/09 Feb/12 Apr/14 Jun/16 Sep/18 Nov/20
Source: Bloomberg, PhillipCapital India Research
14 -1SD 10
12 5
10
0
8 Nov/11 Dec/13 Jan/16 Feb/18 Mar/20
Dec/09 Feb/12 Apr/14 Jun/16 Sep/18 Nov/20
14 26
13 24
+ 1SD
12 22
LPA
11 20
+ 1SD
10 18
-1SD LPA
9 16
8 14
-1SD
7 12
6 10
Jan/09 Apr/11 Jun/13 Sep/15 Dec/17 Mar/20 Jul/10 Dec/12 May/15 Oct/17 Mar/20
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