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'I am bullish on the markets'

October 10, 2006 15:49 IST

PRANAV SANGHAVI says, Good afternoon everyone. Let's begin the chat.

prashi asked, Should i buy revathi equipment ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could.
prashi asked, Even the Profit and revenues are more for TCS , why is that trading lower than INFY ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, The price of a scrip depends on the total number of shares issued and the perceived value of the company. Absolute price alone is not a parameter of stock comparision.
Ranjit asked, Invested in reliance equity-growth mf from staring-how is it?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think they have a good portfolio of investments.
manan desai asked, hi pranav can u suggest me some commodity specialist who can give me good tips regularly
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Manan, there are various specialits in the market. You could first get in touch with your broker.
Ranjit asked, should i need to swith from Reliance equity to any other MF plan
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, That is a very general query. I would need to know your investment goal and time span to be able to answer your query.
siddhesh asked, hi pranav,wht u think of mro-tek for long term? i had purchased@90
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Siddhesh. I would switch to a frontline tech stock.
PP asked, what is future of SpiceJet?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Aviation industry is a tricky sector. Various factors like competition, fuel prices affect the business. One should study the scrip properly before investing.
bala asked, What is your suggestion for bhel,maruti today
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Both are good quality stocks and you could buy them.
sjahuja asked, Good morning sir, what is ur views on pba infra,ivrcl,nagarjuna const & gammon india? plz reply
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Good afternoon. All are infrastructure stocks and should do well in the future.
bizeyes asked, Which sector one should focus now ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could look at Cement, Pharma, Tech and Infrastructure.
amit asked, i have suntv @ 1250. should i hold or sell?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on.
phani asked, how abt investing in Birla Sun life Mutual fund?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think they have performed well in the past and should continue to do so.
roshni asked, sir shouls i remain invested in reliance energy and HPCL
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could hold on to REL. HPCL's performance will depend on crude oil price movements. If crude oil rises their refining margins will fall and subsequently their profits.
Jasmine asked, Hiiiiiiiii Pranav how u doin??
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Jasmine, I am fine thank you.
haresh asked, sir what is opinion dealing in penny stocks, stocks value less than one rupee
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think most of them are operator driven scrips and one should avoid trading the same.
deepus asked, how gud is pms offere by many conpany how differen is it from mutual fund???
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Most of the PMS companies are doing well. Mutual fund is where all the money is pooled in together and certain strict investment guidelines are formed where as in PMS discretionary investments are made.
amit asked, should i buy hyderabad industries?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would wait for a few quarterly results before entering the same.
pankaj asked, can i tell me how to get professional training of stiock market . im a C.A student plz mail me if possibel on pdgilda@rediffmail.com thanks
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I shall revert back to you on email with the contact information, but in the meanwhile you could contact the NSE & BSE Training Institutes for enrolling in the basic and advance courses.
Sachit asked, Hi Pranav, where to invest now in euity or mf? bcoz market is high and volatile ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I always maintain that if you have time to devote to the markets then do invest directly. If not then go with Mutual Funds.
IPR asked, I have just started my career with a pay of 2lacs p.a. Guide me in a way that makes me a millionaire over the years
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would save about 10% in capital guarantee investments like bonds and FD. Another 10% in Equity based instruments. Another 10% in Insurance based investment products. And the rest for household and other expenses.
pawan asked, what do u feel abt mkt any tgts
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am bullish on the markets. I think the September quarter results will not dissappoint. And markets could rise steadily.
powerup asked, hi i hv brought Vsnl @ 436 waht do u see it should i buy ... hold or sell Vsnl ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold as there is some news about unlocking some land value in the company.
sahara asked, Hi Pranav,I wuold like to buy shares of ashok leyland,PSL limited and Mphasis BFL. Kindly give me your suggestion.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would go with Ashok Leyland. Mphasis is bought over so I'd rather look at a frontline like Wipro or TCS.
gupta asked, Hello.. I have Manugraph Ind(50 shares) How far the price can go up. Next I have Elactrosteel (80 shares). At wat price should I see the same.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am not a technical analyst so I will not be able to give you price targets. But keep a watch for their quarterly results and compare it over the last 4 quarters. If there is a steady rise in profits then you could hold on.
gupta asked, Hi Pl give ur email add
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, sanghavi_p2006@rediffmail.com
Murali asked, Hi how is Midcap cement looking and Kesoram in particular
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I like the cement sector. And Kesoram is no exception.
pk asked, Last friday I puchased TCS shares at Rs 998.00 . What is the future of this share.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would hold on. I think it's results will be good and will continue to perform in the future also.
subodh asked, sir how r u, i am holding 200 shares of blue dart what should i do with it now should i give for buy back or can i hold them without giving for buy back or should i sell in the market
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would hold on.
gupta asked, KCP sugar & balrampur chini at what price shd i sell?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Sugar stocks have shot up over the last two years. The future performance will depend up on the demand of sugar and the production capacities. I would hold on to Balrampur.
hemal asked, I have invested a major chunk in the IT space in stocks like Infosys, TCS , Satyam and NIIT tech. How do you see them doing over the years?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, The frontline should contnue to perform well.
amit asked, should i invest in kothari products?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I don't follow that stock sorry.
sanjay asked, Hi pranav, what about MTNL at the current level of 162 will it go further up at par with other telecom stock and if yes when?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, On a longer term it should move up. It has a strong balance sheet and good assets.
Anupama asked, Should we invest in gold
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could. One should never focus all their investibile funds in to a single avenue. You must spread it between Gold, Bonds, Equity, Insurance and property.
ash asked, Would you suggest applying for DSP Small cap mid cap fund ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, DSP's otehr funds have performed well so you could look at them.
Anupama asked, we want to invest 2 lacks somewhere please advice
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Please email me this query with your investment goal and time frame you have in mind and I shall revert with a detailed and specific reply. Thank you.
aman asked, Hi Pranav,What should be the target price of Matrix Lab
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I have no target price for Matrix. But large stakes have been bought by foreign investors.
lijo asked, Hi, Radha Madhav corporation is hitting upper limits for the last two days?How do you rate this script?Should i hold further
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am sorry I do not follow that stock. So I will not be able to help you.
Abhay asked, what is L&T target
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would hold on. I am bullish on L&T for atleast for the coming year.
lijo asked,  Fortune Informatics has been in news for their landmark order from IBM?How do you rate this script?One should buy at current levels or not?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could look at it.
ani asked, what are the immidiate threats to indian market, since market is at peak
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, If US Federal Reserve interest rates start to rise again then FII's could exit the country. If that or for any other reason the FII's exit our markets then markets could fall.
lijo asked,  Teledata Informatics has been in news.They have comeout with excellent results and dividend,script has been moving steadily for 1 week?Should I hold to it or book profits
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Book profits and switch to a frontline tech stock.
Viv asked, Hi, What do you make of Ashok Leyland at the moment - Buy? Thanks
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, For a longer term you could buy, but I would enter the scrip at the time of a correction or dip.
Abhay asked, shouldd invest in larsan and tubro
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could.
raj asked, pls tel me how is market
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, The markets are up 70 odd points.
DEZ asked, hi pranav, wanted to know about cet. textiles how is it for a buy at current levels
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would buy and hold.
Tushar asked, Want to start investing in stock market looking forward for mid term investment around 2yrs what stocks are good in Technology/Farma?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, TCS,
Wipro, INFY for the tech sectors and Glaxo, Nic Piramal in the pharma sectors amongst others.
shiva asked, hi how could i see the updated rates of the shares
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could take an online trading terminal which is offered by various brokers.
inderpreet asked, what are prospects of ITC & LT stock
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am bullish on both the stocks and have been saying so from my very first chat.
looser asked, Dear Sir: I am holding tcs (ipo), ntpc (ipo), reliance petro (ipo) and purchased the midday multimedia (500 shares at 104 per share) from secondary market and bank of rajasthan (100 shares at 69 per share). Would like to understand should I hold the position or sale the entire stocks and wait for the right time to re-enter. And could please suggest on any stock (mid-cap) which can be purchased in bulk for recovering the losses made in the month of May 2006. How about Gateway Distipark and JP Hydro..... Please answer my unresolved querry.... please please help.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you have made some good investments barring may be Mid-day as it is a high price. I think you could hold on to the same.
DEZ asked, how is hind cons for a buy @ 124 levels?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could look at it even at current levels.
annamalai asked, can i buy now excide india at 40 levels
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could.
venky asked, Hi..I have applied for DCBL IPO, do u think it is better investment
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Better investment than what? But I guess it should list at a premium.
kunal asked, Hi Pranab, want to know about MIRC Elec which I bought at 28 should I hold or sell for short term gain
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Book you profit and switch to frontline stock.
venky asked, What is the future of Blue star stocks.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on. They have won some large contracts from the retailling sector.
subhash asked, hi pranav, I am new to stocks .. suggest me which will give me shortterm profits
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would not recommend you invest for short term especially since you are a new investor.
manoj1 asked, What is your opionion on reliance petroleum, I have 1000 shares for 74? Should I hold or sell?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I guess you will have to hod on for a while before you see decent capital appreciation.
DEZ asked, how is the bank sector expected to perform this result season?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, If you go by the advance tax figures they all should perform well.
ajit asked, good afternoon, i have 24 shares of satyam .what is the right time to sell.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on. If you have an alternate investment opportunity at hand then sell.
raghu asked, today vsnl goes down?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I have no idea, I would not be able to predict.
nitin asked, I am holding Sesa Goa.Should I continue to hold ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could.
venky asked, What do you think about Geometric shares
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would switch to a frontline stock.
madhav asked, Hi Pranav, Can i buy TCS now and keep for 1 year? pls advise
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Madhav. Yes you could.
shaym asked, hi pranav,what s ur expectations ahead of this quarter results?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think the results of the frontline companies should be good and markets should react positively.
DEZ asked, bought encore @ 42.40 whats ue view on the same ? where do we see it moving to?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am sorry , I don't follow that scrip.
Abhay asked, what is itc future and target price in two to three months
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It could cross the 200 mark. I expect good results for ITC.
Kittu asked, hey, i have invested inHDFC EQUITY Mutual fund, NAV- 133, what are the prospects of this fund
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it should continue to perform well.
bala123 asked, Hi Pranav, please give me your views on BHEL and MARUTI..What is the likely target for today
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Both are good holds. I do not give daily target prices.
Manjul asked, Had bought CEAT at 113. Now trading at 136. Till what price shud I hold on?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could book profits and switch.
Manjul asked, At what level shud I sell Praj Ind. which I had bought at 206?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It has been rising over the last few trading sessions. I would hold on.
vinod asked, Sir please tell target price of Hotel Leela and time frame?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am not a technical analyst so will not be able to help you with target prices.
Vasanth asked, Can you suggest five Top Performing MFs?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Please email me the query and I shall revert back.
annamalai asked, infosys can we sell now bonus shares
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would still hold on.
rameshkilaru asked, can i buy swan mills at rs4450
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would hold on.
hemal asked, I hold 2000 shares of Paramount communications. Do you see me makin decent money if I hold for 2 years?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could.
kalpana asked, I am holding 100 shares of IVRCL@300. Shall I hold or sell.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes you could.
sonico asked, I have purchased Orchid Chemicals 100 shares at Rs. 350 in April 2006. Suggest me either to hold or to sell ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on.
PEN asked, I BOUGHT 110 PENINSULA LAND @570/- NOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO. I HAVE SOLD OR HOLD
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold.
Friend asked, Is it right time to buy new stocks as market is trading high?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would buy on dips and corrections.
kalpana asked, I am holding 100 shares of IVRCL@300. Shall I hold or sell.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold.
Amar asked, Hi - What is your view on Rama Newsprint?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It has been rising over the last few trading sessions, I guess you could hold a bit further.
gaurav asked, please tell me if u track gmm pfaulder........long term future ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I don't, sorry.
pappu asked, Sir, we should invest in private sector or in Govt sector ? which one is better ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It would depend up on which companies you look at it each. Both could have good and bad companies.
avijit asked, What is your view on TISCO, ITI & HMT for 3 months
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold.
nitin asked, Educomp is a good stock at this price?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think the stock has already risen a lot.
rakesh asked, What is you view about Nagarjuna Construction or the entire Construction sector??
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I am bullish on the entire construction sector.
sid asked, is it worth getting into cement sector as their P/E are highly valued
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Some are still not fully valued. And I think the cement sector will keep performing well over the next couple of years atleast.
venky asked, Hi...I have tried with many questions, but none of them were answered.Don't you think it is just a farse
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think I only skip repetitive questions. I do try and answer as many questions as possible. Do email me your specific query and I shall surely revert back.
vineetsingh asked, I have purchased one lot of century Textile oct06 future lot at Rs 512can I wait
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on.
Shilpan asked, Should i hold or sell IVRCL.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold.
Sathya asked, I have 3300 RNRL @28. What is its outlook in 6 months time?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, One would have to watch its performance over teh next 6 months before taking a call as it is relatively a new company.
shermon asked, what is future of air deccan?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, As investing in airline stocks is a tricky game, I would be carefull. If they manage to turn in a profit in this financial year then you could look at it.
mamtha asked, Plz tell about market strategy.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Market strategy for what?
ravi_murumkar asked, hi pranav tell me any good long time investment plan foer today
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Go with a large cap diversified blue chip fund.
D asked, Hi Pranav, what are your views on Arvind Mills? Is it ok to but at current levels?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi D. I think the stock will do well in the future. You could hold on.
shaym asked, i have purchased indiabulls at 435 what will be its furute shall i hold or exit form the script
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold on as they have various plans for infrastructure development and other businesses.
aman asked, What is your opinion about Amtek India?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think all aut ancialliary stocks will do well provided the input costs are kept in check.
guest asked, sir what about UNITY INFRAPROJECT ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold as they have large development projects in the pipeline.
Viks asked, I am planning to buy Infosys.. is it a good time?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It is never a good or bad time. But you could look at Infosys at current levels with a one year outlook. If you can buy on a dip even better.
PRANAV SANGHAVI says, Well it's time for me to leave. Thank you all for coming in for the chat and see you'll next week. Bye.