TOP CORPORATE NEWS -13 JAN 2015

·IIP, CPI, Bond Yields data suggest favourable trends

Macro Wrap—IIP, CPI, Bond Yields data suggests favourable trends---positive for banking sector.IIP growth for Nov 2014 came in at 3.8% ( vs -4.2% MoM), higher than market estimates. The capital goods grew at 6.5% while decline in consumers durables was lesser compared to previous month (-14.5% Vs 35% YoY). IIP data broadly suggests that numbers seen in previous month were aberration and industrial growth is gradually reviving. Dec 2014 CPI inflation came in 5% Vs (4.38% in November 2014), again lower than market estimates which suggests the inflation concerns are largely done.

·BEML trades flat after marking 52 week high

Shares of BEML are trading flat at Rs872, after foreign institutional raised their stake in the state-owned company through open market. The stock opened at Rs880 and hit fresh 52-week high of Rs899 on NSE and day’s low at Rs867.On January 12, 2015, Merrill Lynch Capital Market Espana S.A. SVB acquired 254,836 equity shares representing 0.61% stake in the company at Rs846.73 per share on NSE, as per the bulk deal data.

·IndusInd Bank Profits In-Line with Est; Asset Quality Stable

Indusind Bank has announced the following Unaudited Standalone results for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 (YoY):Net profit of the bank rose by 28.91% to Rs447.19 crore Vs Rs346.90 crore (YoY).Total Income increased by 16.15% to Rs3047.70 crore Vs Rs2623.76 crore (YoY).

·UPL advances on hopes of buyback of share

Shares of UPL gained over 5%, touching to Rs347.5, on hopes of another share buyback which are driving gains.UPL board has approved a buyback of up to 14 million shares worth up to Rs3.08 billion in December 2013, as per reports

·Just Dial after brokerage initiates coverage

Shares of Just Dial rose over 4%, touching to Rs1539, after a foreign brokerage initiated coverage on the stock with an Outperform rating. The brokerage said that Just Dial is favourably positioned as the market leader in the local search space in India. Just Dial's 'Search' business generating steady cash inflows, while the marketplace e-commerce venture presents an attractive option value. The company's core business can deliver 30% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over the next 5 years, the brokerage added.

·Hindalco gains as rival beats forecast

Shares of Hindalco Industries rose over 2%, hitting to Rs154.4, after US based aluminum major Alcoa Inc reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings. Lightweight metals leader Alcoa on January 12, 2015, reported a jump in fourth quarter and full-year 2014 profits, culminating a year of significant transformation for the Company.

·Maruti aims 20% growth in exports in 2014-15 at 1.2 lakh units

Maruti aims 20% growth in exports in 2014-15 at 1.2 lakh units; positive for the company. Maruti Suzuki India is eyeing 20% growth in vehicle exports this fiscal at 1.2 lakh units, riding on increased sales in non-European markets like Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Till date, the company has exported over 92,000 units in over 100 countries, a growth of over 23% over previous year.

·Biocon surges on stake sale in Syngene

Shares of Biocon rose over 2%, touching to Rs430.5, after the company concluded sale of 10% stake in its research arm Syngene for Rs380 crore to IVF Trustee Company. Biocon had announced that private equity fund Silver Leaf Oak would acquire 10% stake in its research services arm Syngene International for Rs380 crore from Biocon Research (BRL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon.

·Asian Paints marks fresh high on fall in oil prices

Shares of Asian Paints rallied 4% to Rs838 on National Stock Exchange (NSE) as oil fell 5% to its lowest in nearly six years on Monday. The stock opened at Rs813 and touched a high of Rs842.45, also its fresh record high on NSE. Asian Paints is expected to report 12.5% volume growth, driven by Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities for the quarter ended Dec 2014. Correction in TiO2 and Crude oil prices would enable around 300bps higher gross margins year-on-year (YoY).

·JLR December 2014 global retail volumes up 1.8% YoY

Jaguar Land Rover December 2014 global retail volumes up 1.8% YoY to 41,392 units. Jaguar volumes were down 0.7% YoY to 6,963 units. Land Rover volumes for the month were up 2.3% YoY to 34,429 units. The company reported a 26% growth in UK sales while China volumes were lower by 1.2% YoY. JLR sold 462,678 units for the CY14 translating in a growth of 9%. The company targets to achieve a similar growth in CY15 and cross the half a million mark. The company also announced addition of 1,300 jobs at its Solihull facility in England to produce first Jaguar braded SUV named as F-Pace which will be launched in 2016.

·Jet Airways gains as crude prices fall

Shares of Jet Airways surged nearly 7%, touching to Rs471.25, following a slumped in crude oil prices Oil extended losses amid speculation that US crude stockpiles will increase, exacerbating a global supply glut that has driven prices to the lowest in more than 5-1/2 years. Brent for February settlement was off $1.43 a barrel to $46 a barrel. The contract had lost $2.68 a barrel to settle at $47.43 a barrel during the previous trading session. Jet fuel constitutes over 40% of an airline's operating costs. Prices of jet fuel are directly linked to crude oil prices.