Buy BOC India for Medium Term – IDBI

BOC India is the second largest industrial gas company in India. IDBI is recommending this stock based on the medium and long term technicals. CMP Rs 153.

After consolidating near 129 region, price with the current month rise has shown strong signs of bottoming out from its ongoing reaction phase. Adding more flavor to this recently launched rise was the news that BOC is likely to set up a Rs 2,400 million gas plant in Himachal Pradesh’s Baddi industrial area. Further rise from here will bring back the prices at the site of the crucial
hurdle of 198, where it will complete small set of accumulation pattern. There are additional signals on the short-term charts that the corrective move in progress for the past few months appears to be completing. The stock has a formidable resistance at 198 levels but with momentum still in good shape another assault on the resistance is certain and the probability of it being overcome will be great if volume build up is also seen on the rise. One can consider this stock from a long-term perspective for rise to 280/379 and accumulate now and on dip down to 129.

Reliance Industries discovers oil in deepwater block KG-DWN-98/l (KG-D4)

Reliance Industries has announced an oil discovery in the deepwater block KG-DWN-98/l (KG-D4) located in the Krishna Basin. This is the first time an oil discovery has been made in the Krishna deep-water basin. This deep-water block was awarded to RIL under first round of NELP bidding. RIL holds 100% participating interest in this block, which spans over an area of 8100 sq kms.

The oil find in this exploration block marks a new beginning in this basin. The well was located in a depth of 565 meters and was drilled to a target depth of 3595 meters. The well encountered elastic reservoir with gross oil column of more than 20 meters in the Mesozoic section. During the Drill Stem Testing (DST), the well flowed 596 barrels of oil per day. This discovery namely ‘Dhirubhai – 36’ has been notified to Government of India and directorate general of hydrocarbons.

Encouraged by successes in the Godavari and Cauvery deeper Mesozoic plays, Reliance continued its exploration effort in Krishna offshore. This oil discovery comes after nearly two decades of exploration history with, more than 30 exploratory wells drilled by various operators in this geologically complex basin. The potential commercial interest of the discovery is being ascertained through integration of additional data and analysis.

Tata Tea moves up on UK acquisition buzz

This move is aimed at expanding company’s presence in the global beverages market. The reports suggest that the acquisition would help Tata Tea gain a larger share of the retail shelf space. Unlisted Liberty Tea is a popular brand in Europe.

In June 2007, Tata Tea bought Mount Everest Mineral Water for about Rs 210 crore. Tata Tea is the world’s second-largest global branded tea player with presence in 40 countries. Some of its famous brands include Tetley and Good Earth.

Tata Tea’s net profit fell 3.5% to Rs 43 crore on a 14% increase in sales to Rs 290.01 in Q1 June 2007 over Q1 June 2006.

Edelweiss initiates Coverage on DLF

Exclusive UpdateEdelweiss has initiated coverage on DLF with a BUY rating and a price target per share of Rs 755 based on NAV model of analysis.

DLF is the leader in the Indian real estate industry in terms of developable area. Its land bank of 13,055 acres translates into 615 mn sq. ft. of saleable area spread across the country.

DLF has entered into tie-ups in related businesses with some of the best names in their respective industries. For its SEZ initiative, DLF has tied up with Nakheel, one of the leading property developers in the UAE; for hotels, it has a partnership with the Hilton Group; and for construction, it has tied up with the UK-based Laing O’Rourke Plc. DLF’s SEZ and hotel businesses will start adding to its topline in the next 3-4 years; the value of these initiatives
is, however, not captured in current valuations.

Retail and commercial properties in India are currently capitalised at 9-10%. Recently, Ascendas India Trust listed its REIT-like structure on SGX-ST at a cap rate of 6.1% on FY08 net operating income. This will drive valuations of Indian Realty players going forward.

The NPV per share of the existing businesses at INR 649. Additionally, the SEZ initiative is expected to contribute an NPV of INR 104 and the construction and hotel businesses, INR 10 and INR 30, respectively. After adjusting the debt, the NAV per share is INR 755.

Earlier this month, Citi initiated coverage on DLF with a BUY rating and a target of Rs 725.

Jet Airways partners with world’s leading publications

Jet Airways India has announced that Jet Airways’ frequent flyer programme – Jet Privilege in its constant endeavor to offer enhanced opportunities to earn and redeem JP miles, has now partnered with the world’s leading publications TIME and FORTUNE magazines.

With this, members can earn Jet Privilege (JPMiles) only when they subscribe online either through the company’s website or through the website of TIME www.time.com/jetairways. Similarly, members can earn JPMiles by subscribing online either through the company’s website or through the website of FORTUNE magazine www.fortune.com/jetairways. Members can earn up to 1000 JPMiles for a 3 years subscription on these magazines.

Jet Privilege programme chose to partner with these two premium publications TIME and FORTUNE, keeping in mind its member profile and the preference of these two brands amongst its membership base.

TIME is the world’s leading newsweekly and is trusted by millions of readers for its insightful and reliable reporting on world politics, business, finance, technology, education and more. FORTUNE keeps readers abreast of the latest management thinking, changing technology at workplace, benefit from the experience across a diverse range of industries and gain valuable investment advice to increase one’s wealth.

Reliance Group rules the roost on bourses

Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries (RIL), which is India’s most valuable firm, shot up to Rs 2277.50. This is an all-time high.

The mid-cap construction firm Reliance Industrial Infrastructure (RIIL) was locked at upper limit of 10% at Rs 1043.10, which is a record high for the counter.

Reliance Petroleum (RPL), which is wholly-owned subsidiary of RIL, soared 12.89% to Rs 156.75. The stock hit a intra-day high of Rs 158.80, all-time high for the counter

Anil Ambani-controlled gas trading firm Reliance Natural Resources (RNRL) surged 34% to Rs 76.10. The stock hit a intra-day high of Rs 79.20, an all-time high.

Large cap financial services firm Reliance Capital (RCL) flared up 3.05% to Rs 1558. The stock hit a intra-day high of Rs 1574, which is a record high for the counter

India’s second largest power generation firm by sales Reliance Energy (REL) moved up 3.17% to Rs 1019.05. The stock hit a intra-day high of Rs 1033, an all-time high.

India’s second biggest listed telecom services provider by sales Reliance Communication jumped to Rs 580.50.