For the month of May '20, FIIs were net buyers of equity worth Rs 139.14 Billion. (On May 7 alone, the GSK-HUL bulk deal led to their net buying worth Rs 190.6 Billion. Otherwise, they would have been net sellers for the month.) DIIs were net buyers of equity worth Rs 122.93 Billion, as per provisional figures.
India's GDP growth during Q4 (Jan-Mar '20) was a dismal 3.1% despite only 7 days of lockdown in Mar '20. That dragged FY 2019-20 GDP growth down to a more than a decade low of 4.2%. GDP during Q1 (Apr-Jun '20) is likely to slip into negative Zone.
For FY 2019-20, India's fiscal deficit widened to 4.59% of GDP, overshooting Govt.'s upwardly revised target of 3.8%. The actual deficit was Rs 9.35 Trillion, which was 22% higher than the revised target of Rs 7.66 Trillion.
BSE Sensex index Chart pattern
The daily bar chart pattern of Sensex made a sharp up move in a holiday-shortened trading week that included monthly F&O expiry on Thu. May 28. Shorts got squeezed as both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers of equity.
Bulls were successful in ensuring that the index crossed two important hurdles - the middle Bollinger Band (20 day SMA) and the sliding 50 day EMA. However, the upper Bollinger Band may limit further index upside. Sensex continues to trade well below its falling 200 day EMA in a bear market.
Daily technical indicators are giving bullish signals. MACD has crossed above its signal line in neutral zone. RSI is rising above its 50% level. Slow stochastic has climbed sharply past its 50% level towards its overbought zone. Some more near-term index upside is a possibility, but don't expect a runaway rally.
Note the following comments from last week's post: "RIL's huge rights issue at a substantial premium is open for subscription till June 9th. Don't expect the index to fall much till then." The rights issue pot has been kept boiling by wily bullish announcements (e.g. multiple foreign investments in Jio, and a possible overseas listing after one or two years). The Rights Entitlement form is trading at a premium!
India's economy has been tanking for a while. The pandemic has made it worse. Now there is a locust attack. Prolonged lockdown restrictions are gradually getting lifted though the Covid 19 curve refuses to flatten. There is no vaccine or cure in sight.
Under the circumstances, the index should be plummeting instead of moving up. True mettle of small investors are tested during such times. The market doesn't understand logic. It moves on sentiment and liquidity in the near-term.
So, neither should you fight the 'ticker tape', nor should you jump in with all guns blazing. Just follow your Asset Allocation plan, and stay detached and calm.
NSE Nifty index chart pattern
The weekly bar chart pattern of Nifty gained more than 540 points (6%) on a weekly closing basis, after three straight weeks of lower closes. Shorts were squeezed out, thanks to combined buying by FIIs and DIIs. However, the index closed below its three weekly EMAs for the 12th straight week.
The 20 week EMA crossed below the 200 week EMA a while back. All three weekly EMAs are falling, which is a sign of a long-term bear market. The 'death cross' of the 50 week EMA below the 200 week EMA - which will technically confirm a long-term bear market - is still awaited.
Weekly technical indicators are in bearish zones, but showing slight upward momentum. MACD is trying to cross above its falling signal line inside oversold zone. RSI is rising towards neutral zone. Slow stochastic is in bearish zone (below its 50% level). Some near-term index upside is possible.
Nifty's TTM P/E has risen to its highest level for the month at 22.38, which is above its long-term average in overbought zone. The breadth indicator NSE TRIN (not shown) is falling inside neutral zone, hinting at near-term index upside or some consolidation.
Bottomline? Sensex and Nifty charts are trading below their respective 200 day and 200 week EMAs in bear markets. Positive Covid 19 cases continue to increase rapidly after easing of lockdown restrictions. India's economy is on the verge of falling into a recession. Don't stop your SIPs, but don't be in a hurry to do bottom fishing.
India's GDP growth during Q4 (Jan-Mar '20) was a dismal 3.1% despite only 7 days of lockdown in Mar '20. That dragged FY 2019-20 GDP growth down to a more than a decade low of 4.2%. GDP during Q1 (Apr-Jun '20) is likely to slip into negative Zone.
For FY 2019-20, India's fiscal deficit widened to 4.59% of GDP, overshooting Govt.'s upwardly revised target of 3.8%. The actual deficit was Rs 9.35 Trillion, which was 22% higher than the revised target of Rs 7.66 Trillion.
BSE Sensex index Chart pattern
The daily bar chart pattern of Sensex made a sharp up move in a holiday-shortened trading week that included monthly F&O expiry on Thu. May 28. Shorts got squeezed as both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers of equity.
Bulls were successful in ensuring that the index crossed two important hurdles - the middle Bollinger Band (20 day SMA) and the sliding 50 day EMA. However, the upper Bollinger Band may limit further index upside. Sensex continues to trade well below its falling 200 day EMA in a bear market.
Daily technical indicators are giving bullish signals. MACD has crossed above its signal line in neutral zone. RSI is rising above its 50% level. Slow stochastic has climbed sharply past its 50% level towards its overbought zone. Some more near-term index upside is a possibility, but don't expect a runaway rally.
Note the following comments from last week's post: "RIL's huge rights issue at a substantial premium is open for subscription till June 9th. Don't expect the index to fall much till then." The rights issue pot has been kept boiling by wily bullish announcements (e.g. multiple foreign investments in Jio, and a possible overseas listing after one or two years). The Rights Entitlement form is trading at a premium!
India's economy has been tanking for a while. The pandemic has made it worse. Now there is a locust attack. Prolonged lockdown restrictions are gradually getting lifted though the Covid 19 curve refuses to flatten. There is no vaccine or cure in sight.
Under the circumstances, the index should be plummeting instead of moving up. True mettle of small investors are tested during such times. The market doesn't understand logic. It moves on sentiment and liquidity in the near-term.
So, neither should you fight the 'ticker tape', nor should you jump in with all guns blazing. Just follow your Asset Allocation plan, and stay detached and calm.
NSE Nifty index chart pattern
The weekly bar chart pattern of Nifty gained more than 540 points (6%) on a weekly closing basis, after three straight weeks of lower closes. Shorts were squeezed out, thanks to combined buying by FIIs and DIIs. However, the index closed below its three weekly EMAs for the 12th straight week.
The 20 week EMA crossed below the 200 week EMA a while back. All three weekly EMAs are falling, which is a sign of a long-term bear market. The 'death cross' of the 50 week EMA below the 200 week EMA - which will technically confirm a long-term bear market - is still awaited.
Weekly technical indicators are in bearish zones, but showing slight upward momentum. MACD is trying to cross above its falling signal line inside oversold zone. RSI is rising towards neutral zone. Slow stochastic is in bearish zone (below its 50% level). Some near-term index upside is possible.
Nifty's TTM P/E has risen to its highest level for the month at 22.38, which is above its long-term average in overbought zone. The breadth indicator NSE TRIN (not shown) is falling inside neutral zone, hinting at near-term index upside or some consolidation.
Bottomline? Sensex and Nifty charts are trading below their respective 200 day and 200 week EMAs in bear markets. Positive Covid 19 cases continue to increase rapidly after easing of lockdown restrictions. India's economy is on the verge of falling into a recession. Don't stop your SIPs, but don't be in a hurry to do bottom fishing.
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