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April 11, 2007 14:26 IST
Is Balaji Telfilms good to hold for a 1 year horizon ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers,  at 2007-04-11 12:03:39Balaji is a quality mid cap media stock. With a 1 year outlook it looks good.
a asked, Is it a good time to get out of Pyramid Saimira Theatres ? What is the prosepct if we look at a 1 year horizon ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I have not studied the stock so will not be able to help you. But it is a relatively new company, so I would rather watch it for a couple of quarters before taking a call.
a asked, How is the sugar sector looking with a 1 year horizon ? Should I get out of the sugar stocks or hold them ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I have mentioned earlier also and I am still bearish on the sugar sector for atleast 3 to 4 quarters, all things remaining constant related to the sector.
aaa asked, What is the future for Parsvnath developers? Buy or sell at current rates?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would wait for further dips.
a asked, I have suffered huge losses in cement sector ? Should I book losses or hold ? When is the cement sector likely to recover? Is buying at these levels to average out a good idea ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, A lot of the brokerage houses are turning bullish on the cement stocks. They have been badly hammered due to the negative sentiment caused by the governments actions to curb cement prices. If you are a longer term investor then there could be value in the frontline cement stocks with a long term outlook.
a asked, How is IFCI for long term ? 1-2 year horizon ? Can i enter at these levels ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think IFCI is a turnaround story. A lot of positive news is floating around in the market. I think they should post good results too.
a asked, Is GUJRAT NRE Coke a good buy at these levels?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it is a fundamentally good stock. It has also given good results. With a 3 to 6 month outlook it looks good.
a asked, I have been holding GAIL for more than a year without much appreciation ? Shoudl I quit or keep holding ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would hold it.
a asked, Is it a good time to enter Tech Mahindra?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, With a 1 to 2 year outlook you could look at it. but do keep in mind the Rupee strentghening issue and how much it would affect the stock.
bajaj asked, how is sakthi sugar for investmrnt?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would not look at sugar stocks at the current moment.
robin asked, hi...will steel stocks continue to rally more i have TISCO shares purchased at 479..now its trading at 514...should these be sold orr should i wait for some more time..Please Suggest?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, They look to rally. The companies may hold back hiking of steel prices on the governments recommendation. But beyond a certain point they will have to follow global trends.
RamDongre asked, I have 100 shares of CromptonGreaves @ 216/-.What should I do hold or Sell ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, They have just given out a bonus, so the price may move sideways for a while but eventually it should move up. You could hold on.
ashish asked, hi, what is the future of suzlon energy ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think suzlon is a great sector and has good prospects in the future.
shesha asked, Is it a good price to buy Mindtree
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, With a long term outlook yes you could.
dalmia_sk asked, is balrampur chini is a buy
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, No.
Shreya asked, I have bought 100 shares of Reliance Natural Resources....is it goo from long term point i.e 2 yrs from now?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, With a two year outlook it could give you decent returns.
aaa asked, BHEL gained Rs 500 in less than 10 sessions.Is it a good buy now?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it is a very strong stock fundamentally. I also think it will give good results for march end. And continue to perform over the next couple of years. It has a strong order book position.
Tejash asked, How is hotel leela?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could look at it with a 1 year outlook.
Shreya asked, Is it safe to invest in Mutual Funds...market is volatile,....one day its up other day down...i want to invest in tax saving MF....which one should i go for?Please suggest
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could either opt for some SIP scheme where the volatility factor is nearly negated. I willnot be able to suggest any particular MF but look at the ones offered by DSPML, Templeton, SBI Mutual etc.
vdatar1 asked, Sir,How is Godfrey for a long term hold?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Even with the hike in excise duty on cigarettes, I dont think it will dent the sales meaningfully. You could look at it with a long term outlook.
gagan1 asked, sir what bout praj@368 and bajaj hind@179. should i hold or sell. should i buy parsvnath
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I have been bullish on Praj for some time. I think it will continue its spectacular performance. Bajaj Hind I would not continue with.
ak asked, Hello Pranav Recently Adhunik Metaliks has bought a 100% stake in Orissa Mines. Pls advise your take on this Company?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hello Ak, I do not follow Adhunik Metaliks so I will not be able to help you.
kuku asked, what is ur view abt TVTODAY..?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It is a media stock and a lot depends on the market share. I think it has tough competitors in the face of CNBC and NDTV. Plus there are a host of news channels whom they need to compete with. I would rather go with a TV18 who are more aggressive in creating shareholder value.
VIJAY asked, I HAD BOUGHT 785 SHRI DIGVIJAY CEMENT AT 28.25 Rs. SHOULD I HOLD OR SHOULD I SELL THIS STOCK
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold.
irgraju asked, please offer your comments on Bayer crop scineces. Can we hold for some time or to sell.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Yes, I think it is one of the sectors which will benefit form the current Budget.
ani asked, i have 200 Tata steel @ 497.Is it a good time to exit or should I hold on for some more time...
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hold on.
rddubey asked, What is your view about Petronet LNG
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, It has been a range bound stock for a while. I think in the longer term it could do well.
riteshsjoshi asked, I have bought TCS Shares at 1194 , is it right rate to enter for the TCS Shares
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think they were hammered in the recent correction. At current levels also it looks good to me.
Pradeep asked, I hold 100 of ReliComm ...had bought it at 490 levels... its way down to 420 levels now. Please suggest on way ahead
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold on.
VIJAY asked, I HAVE 1050 PRISM CEMENT(BOUGHT AT 38.35) SHOULD I HOLD OR SELL.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold for a while. The cement stocks are getting hammered but the quality
ones should rise again.
gaurav k asked, whaDear Mr. Pranav, Good Afternoon ji,what is your view about Ranbaxy. should i buy this at current level i.e. 350/-. My time horizon is 1-1/2 year
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Good afternoon Gaurav, Rabaxy is a enws based stock. If you are willing to hold for a 1 to 2 year period then you should get decent returns.
qq asked, what is the future of CAIRN ENERGY?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think we should wait and watch for a few quarters.
kuldeep asked, what about INDIABULL finance, can i enter at 500 level
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think one can hold on to the same. They are a bit aggressive to garner market share but have strong promoters.
ashish k asked, Hi Pranav What is your view on Tech mahindra it has gone till 2000 levels and came back to 1400 now. What do you feel. Was that a hype or they have good plans
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Ashish, You could hold on to Tech Mahindra. I don't think it was a hype as they have received a US$ 1 billion contract from its parent which it has to deliver over the next 5 years.
Ramana asked, I have 10,000 Ojas Techno chem shares. What is the status of this company ? Also Request you to please let me know what is the financial status of Amar Remedies ?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I don't follow that stock so I won't be able to help you.
shyam asked, i have 600 Lanco Infratech shares @189 each...110 Wipro @623, 700 RPL @69, 145 Infosys @2265, 295 Idea @ 75.....please advise especially reg Lanco as I am quite apprehensive about it...
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on to Wipro, Infy and Idea and RPL. I would exit Lanco and enter a quality frontline stock.
Manish asked, I have bought India cements at 212. Currently it's 160. I am in need of money. In 10-15 days is it the correct time to sell this stock.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, The cement prices have been hammered and I think thye have found a bottom unless the Govt. comes out with some more negative policies for the cement sector. But a complete bounce back in 10-15 days no one can tell.
vishalbaj asked, What is future for Maharastra Seamless?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could hold on.
kuldeep asked, future of idea cellullar for 1 year?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it should do well.
Pavan asked, We have seen high voltaility in IT stocks these days. Do you recommend Infosys & Satyam today?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Every one is expecting bad guidance by the tech companies for the forthcoming year due to various factors. I personally don't think they will give an extremely bad guidance. You could hold on.
Pavan asked, How good is Ranbaxy, Aurobindo & DrReddys for a term of two months?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think you could hold on to Dr. Reddy and Aurobindo.
ranaroy asked, Which is the Best option for Invetment? in which i`am sure to get Huge Intrest(Profit)
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, One of the safest forms of investment is Fixed Deposits and Government of India Bonds.
vignesh asked, is it advisable to purchase CANARA BAnk shares or anyother bank shares?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, With a rising interest rate scenario the Bank stocks might have a negative bias for a while. But in the longer term outlook of 2 to 3 years I think they should perform well.
skumar asked, Hi Pranav, Is HINDALCO a good buy at current levels. I ccan hold it for 2 years.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi SKumar, if you can hold for 2 years you could look at it.
green asked, hi pranav
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi Green.
santosh asked, i bought ERA Conts @ 480...i suffered a huge loss...i 'm still holding them...its trading @ around 323...and i want to know about future prospect of Teledata Informatics Ltd.........
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I dont follow Era but most of the construction stocks which were over valued in the first place were hammered. I would cut lossed and swithc to a quality stock. Teledata has applied for a demerger so if you hold on I think you will get stocks of 2 other demerged entities.
green asked, what are ur recomendations in pharma sector?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would look at Dr. Reddy, Dabur and Cipla.
hitesh asked, what is the future of 3iinoftech.should one buy at current level with one year horizon.
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would wait for a couple of quarterly results and then take a call.
1981 asked, I have IVRCL 100 share at price of 200 in 7 month ago.should i hold it or quit it now.in the mean time i got profit book one time
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it is a quality stock and you have picked it at a fairly good price. I would hold on.
Ram asked, Outlook for IT sector for next year?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think they will continue their growth albeit at slightly lower growth levels as compared to last year.
iseeac1 asked, is 11500 a possibility in the current scenario
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Nothing can be ruled out.
vARSHA asked, I HAVE INVESTED RS 50000/- IN EQUITY AND DICERSIFIED MF SCHEMES WHAT WILL BE APPRX RETURN AFTER 5 YEARS
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, You could look at a 6% annualised return but no one promises returns. And even MF's returns are not guaranteed.
paswan asked, should i buy or sell infy
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I would buy with a 2 year outlook.
ashish k asked, What is the prospect for RPL from now till end 2007. Currently it is at 72 levels. Do you feel it is still in developing phase and take time for registering profits
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, RPL should give you results after 2009 once its commercial production is under way.
Vikash asked, How is Laksshmi Precision Screws Limited and Petronet LNT for investment
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, LPS has been highly recommended by some analysts. It holds a fairly large stake in LMW so you could hold on.
manoj asked, hello
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hello Manoj and what is your question?
mfshare asked, Hi Pranav, What's your suggestion to retail investors ahead of Q4 results- to hold on or take some profits?
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, Hi MFShare, no one can predict how a market will perform. Even a good result with a bad guidance may result in markets to correct.
ook asked, What is your opinion on Textile sector. It has hugely underperformed over past year..
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, I think it will continue to underperform for a short while.
Varun asked, DO you see a bull run in the market in near short term or is the market goin to be still more volatile
PRANAV SANGHAVI answers, The overall growth story on India seems to be intact. The government is taking various measures to curb iflation and thereby I think even our GDP growth numbers will fall by atleast a percent over last years numbers.
PRANAV SANGHAVI says, Well, its time for me to leave. Thank you and good bye.