Indian markets were taken over by global cues last week, as the Fed conducted its monetary policy meet, the first one for chairman (we are egalitarian!) Janet Yellen. As the Fed cut its monetary stimulus by a further $10bn (to an incremental US$55bn monthly), there were major concerns in emerging markets on a potential slowdown in FII inflows, but flows to India remained intact (Debt: $5.9bnYTD, Equity: $1.9bn YTD). Prospectively, global Mfg. PMI for China does not point to a rosy picture, but Eurozone and Germany are still doing well in the positive (50+) zone. And sticky core inflation means the RBI would likely keep rates unchanged on the new fiscals first bi- monthly credit policy on April 1 st . Our chart of the week shows how the sustained INR dip vs. the Yuan over the last three years has had little impact on bilateral trade with the Middle Kingdom. Trade deficit has risen to more than US$30bn, and interestingly, to even US$37bn, depending on your choice of the data source. RBI data shows weaker exports (US$14bn vs. US$17bn), and robust imports (US$49bn vs. US$52bn) vs. data from Chinese Customs. Granted, FX rate has a role to play, but a ~20%+ gap? Global Mfg. PMI reflect marginally weakness: China Mfg. PMI contracted further in March to 48.1 from 48.5 in Feb, as domestic demand and lower output weighed onto their economic slowdown. Eurozone PMI fell marginally to 53, but it still remains a robust quarter, as even though Germany PMI slipped slightly in March, the recovery prospects in France (after two and a half years of muted growth) add hope of an economic revival in the near-term. Fed continues to taper by $10bn in Mar 19 policy meet: The Federal Reserve continues to taper by $10bn in the March policy meet, with monthly purchases of Treasury/MBS purchases now whittled down to US$30bn/US$25bn starting April vs. US$35bn/US$30bn earlier. Also, Fed commentary points to rates witnessing an assuming orderly hike of 25bps starting from Jul15, as tapering should potentially end by this year. We believe that the Fed will now find it difficult to get out of its current auto-taper mode, lest it confuses, or sends a negative signal to the markets on the current recovery path. We remain hopeful of an inventory build-up being a minor part of the recovery. (4QGDP at 2.4%). Consumption levels still remain shaky, partly explaining the low inflation levels, even as the housing recovery is likely to sustain, albeit marginally. Moreover, the unemployment rate does show early signs of a recovery for the job environment this year, even after adjusting for the falling participation rate. This report has been prepared by Religare Capital Markets Limited or one of its affiliates. Where the report is distributed by Religare Capital Markets (UK) Limited (RCM UK), the firm is an Appointed Representative of Elevation Trading Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom. For analyst certification and other important disclosures, please refer to the Disclosure and Disclaimer section at the end of this report. Analysts employed by non-US affiliates are not registered with FINRA regulation and may not be subject to FINRA/NYSE restrictions on communications with covered companies, public appearances, and trading securities held by a research analyst account. Economics INDIA
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REPORT AUTHORS Tirthankar Patnaik (91-22) 6766 3446 tirthankar.patnaik@religare.com Prerna Singhvi (91-22) 6766 3413 prerna.singhvi@religare.com Saloni Agarwal (91-22) 6766 3438 agarwal.saloni@religare.com India foreign flows in equity and debt (US$bn)
Source: Bloomberg, RCML Research Global Mfg. PMI continues to remain robust
Source: MOSPI, RCML Research INR remains at stable levels for now
Macro estimates Fig 1 - Key macroeconomic estimates Year to 31 March FY13 FY14E FY15E Comments Real Indicators GDP growth (%) 4.5 4.7 5.3 Growth may have bottomed out but overall business activity remains weak and recovery could stretch well into FY15. Economic growth is likely to remain below-potential on elevated cost of funds until structural issues (directed rural transfers, rent-seeking in agri, etc.) are addressed. We maintain our FY14 est. at 4.7% and see some downside risks to the Govt.s first advance estimate of 4.9%. Expect some recovery to 5.3% in FY15. Agriculture growth (%) 1.4 3.6 2.5 Bumper southwest monsoons bode well for agri production in FY14 with scope for better- than-expected growth of 4.6%. However, the sharp upside in the Agri sector is unlikely to continue into FY15. Industry growth (%) 1.0 1.6 3.1 Industrial growth in FY14 is the lowest in 22 years, thanks to much weaker domestic and global demand. A marginal demand revival and low base should help support growth in FY15. Services growth (%) 7.0 6.4 6.9 A prolonged slowdown has hurt the Services sector which has hitherto been comparatively resilient, and has reported a sub-7% print in FY14 after more than a decade, with meaningful turnaround unlikely in the near term. External Sector (US$bn) Trade deficit (196) (156) (172) Sustained hike in import duties and implementation of quantitative-based restrictions would result in a 20% decline in trade deficit in FY14. However, a pickup in demand and gradual relaxation of restrictions on gold imports would likely boost overall imports in FY15. Current Account Deficit (88) (44) (55) Sharply falling trade deficit along with steady software earnings would likely result in much-needed relief on the current account deficit (CAD) in FY14.
% to GDP* (4.8) (2.6) (2.8) External Debt 400 450 470 ECBs (Commercial Borrowings) remain the biggest component of external debt in India, accounting for ~30% of overall liabilities. Overall levels remain comfortable vs. peers. % to GDP* 21.7 26.2 24.0 Exchange Rate US$/INR - year end 54.3 62.0 65.0 The INR stabilised towards the latter part of the year on a sharp decline in imports and huge inflows via the central banks forex swap window. Expectations of a strengthened dollar on a potential US recovery, along with domestic growth (imports) revival, would keep the INR under pressure in FY15. % depreciation 1.9 14.2 4.8 Monetary Indicators (%YoY)
Money supply 12.4 13.0 13.0
Inflationary pressures are rising and while some near-term relief is expected as food prices come off, structural problems need to be addressed to lower inflation beyond seasonal shifts. Rates therefore are likely to be stronger for longer. Inflation - WPI (Avg.) 7.7 6.0 5.5 Fiscal Indicators (%GDP) Center's fiscal deficit 4.9 4.6 4.2 The Govt. has lowered its revised estimate for FY14 to 4.6% from 4.8%, mainly led by sharp expenditure cuts and subsidy deferral, even as tax collections surprise negatively. But, its FY15BE looks optimistic at 4.1% (RCMLe: 4.2%). State fiscal deficit 2.7 2.7 2.7 Fiscal balances remain a matter of concern given SEB worries. Source: RCML Research *Based on our FY14 GDP estimates
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Chart of the Week: Has the INR depreciation helped Indias trade with China? Marginally, if at all. And theres the devil in the details. Indian data points to a distinctly grimmer scenario vis--vis its Chinese counterpart. Fig 2 - Indias trade with China (Rolling 12M in US$bn) and the INR
Source: RCML Research, Datastream Fig 3 - Indias trade deficit with China (Rolling 12M in US$bn)
Source: RCML Research, Datastream The INR has been depreciating on a steady basis vs. the Yuan, especially in the last three years, touching a low of 10.7 in August 2013. That has not helped its fortunes in bilateral trade with China, however. Annual (rolling) imports have risen to over US$50bn since 2011, and remain uncomfortably high, despite being flat since. Exports have fared worse, with annual figures falling from the US$20bn figures seen in FY12. So has the latest depreciation helped? To some extent, if at all as seen from the rising exports figures. Why do we have four lines for exports and imports? We considered trade figures from two sources, viz., Chinese Customs, and the RBI. Interestingly, Indian, as in RBI data points to a weaker trade deficit vis-- vis what China has to offer. Export figures are weaker, and imports are higher. To the extent that the trade deficit differs by nearly US$7bn annually. We use the daily FX rate for the RBI figures, but does that explain the ~20% gap? We think not. Macro Junction Flows defy the Fed; We love Chinese imports!
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Global Manufacturing PMIs for Mar14 reflect broader weakness Chinas Mfg. PMI contracted further to 48.1 in Mar from 48.5 in Feb lowest in eight months reflecting a slowdown in the economy and softening domestic demand, as output contracted at its quickest pace in 18 months. With major rating agencies reducing Chinas growth estimates, Beijing will need to issue several policy measures such as lowering entry barriers on private investment, spending on subways, air cleaning and public housing, and reducing interest rates. Germanys Mfg. PMI fell marginally to 53.8 in Mar from 54.8 in Feb, a 4-month low, as expansion in private sector activity slowed, but still remained remarkably high. There was a sharp rise in hiring for the fifth consecutive month, while workforce numbers rose marginally. Service sector growth also reached its highest level in three years, as economic conditions helped boost confidence. Eurozones Mfg. PMI fell marginally to 53 in Mar from 53.2 in Feb, but this quarter has seen a major uptick in business activity the strongest since 2QCY11. The survey also signals a 0.5% increase in GDP in the first quarter, and while Germanys PMI slipped slightly in March, the recovery prospects in France (after two-and-a-half years of muted growth) add hope to an economic improvement by 2Q this year. This optimistic stimulus was felt across the region, but deflationary pressures remain an argument for further stimulus, especially if rates cool off again in April. Fig 4 - China PMI falls further to 48.1 in Mar Fig 5 - Germany PMI declines to 53.8 4 month low
Source: Markit Economics, Bloomberg, RCML Research
Source: Markit Economics, Bloomberg, RCML Research Fig 6 - Eurozone PMI falls slightly to 53 from 53.2 in Feb Fig 7 - Global PMI continues to trend higher
Source: Markit Economics, Bloomberg, RCML Research
Source: Markit Economics, Bloomberg, RCML Research 0 4 8 12 16 20 45 48 51 54 57 60 Jul-09 Sep-10 Nov-11 Jan-13 Mar-14 (%) PMI (L) 50 IIP growth (R) -25 -15 -5 5 15 29 36 43 50 57 64 71 Jul-09 Sep-10 Nov-11 Jan-13 Mar-14 (%) PMI (L) 50 IIP growth (R) -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 35 42 49 56 Jul-09 Sep-10 Nov-11 Jan-13 Mar-14 (%) PMI (L) 50 IIP growth (R) 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Apr-98 Jun-01 Aug-04 Oct-07 Dec-10 Feb-14 PMI (R) 50 Latest PMI & IIP data for major countries PMI IIP (%) India* 52.5 0.1 China 48.1 8.6 US* 56.7 2.8 Japan* 55.5 10.3 Germany 53.8 5.0 Eurozone 53.0 2.2 Russia* 48.5 2.1 Brazil* 50.4 (2.4) JP Morgan Global* 53.3 - Source: RCML Research, Bloomberg *Note: US, India, Russia, Japan, Brazil and Global PMI for Feb14, rest for Mar14. China, US and Russia IIP for Feb14, rest for Jan14 Macro Junction Flows defy the Fed; We love Chinese imports!
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Confusing policy from Fed this time but tapering continues Fed continues to remain optimistic on a potential US recovery Policy decision: The Fed continued to taper by $10bn in the last policy meet (18-19 March), with monthly purchases of Treasury/MBS now whittled down to US$30bn/US$25bn starting April (from US$35bn/US$30bn earlier). Also, the Fed commentary points to rates witnessing an assuming orderly hike of 25bps starting Jul15, as tapering should potentially end by this year. Growth outlook: Despite a higher 2014 GDP guidance of 2.5-2.8% (in Jan), the policy indicates that economic growth has slowed down due several reasons, including: (1) adverse weather conditions, (2) mixed labour market indicators, (3) a slowdown in the housing sector, and (4) elevated employment levels. But the Fed remains optimistic, as indicated in the press release below. The Committee sees the risks to the outlook for the economy and labor market as nearly balanced. (see Fed Press Release dated March 19th) Our take: We believe that the Fed will now find it difficult to come out of its current auto-taper mode, lest it confuses, or sends a negative signal to the markets on the current recovery path. We remain hopeful of an inventory build-up being a minor part of the recovery. (4QGDP at 2.4%). Consumption levels still remain shaky, partly explaining the low inflation levels, even as the housing recovery is likely to sustain, albeit marginally. Moreover, the unemployment rate does show early signs of a recovery for the job environment this year, even after adjusting for the falling participation rate. Fig 8 - US growth led by net trade in Q4 hopefully this trend continues Fig 9 - Slight uptick in consumption, but disposable income continues to remain weak
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research Macro Junction Flows defy the Fed; We love Chinese imports!
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Fig 10 - US housing starts tumble in Jan due to further payback from Novs surge, and weather disruptions Fig 11 - leading to lower unemployment levels in Jan, which has marginally improved in February
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research Effective unemployment rate marginally coming off Unemployment levels have fallen to ~6.7% from ~11% in 2008, leading to a drop in the adjusted labour participation rate (percentage of workers applying for a job), albeit marginally down from 66% in Mar08 to 63% in Feb14. The unemployment rate adjusted for the Mar08 participation rate (i.e. the number of employed wrt to the people searching in Mar08) shows an improvement in the US job market (Fig 12). A quick look at the unemployment rates after the past six recessions indicates that the unemployment rate has grown the slowest this time (since 2007 recession). Fig 12 - Labor participating rate is falling, albeit marginally Fig 13 - but unemployment recovery has been slower than usual
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
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Inflation remains low signaling weak demand Inflation in the US, despite huge money creation over the last five years, has remained stubbornly low and much below the FOMCs long-term objective of 2%, clearly indicating weak demand. As such, still high unemployment levels and a much lower-than-projected inflation levels have forced the Fed to maintain the current low federal funds rate till 2015. The inflationary concerns have been highlighted in the press release, as stated below: The Committee recognizes that inflation persistently below its 2% objective could pose risks to economic performance, and it is monitoring inflation developments carefully for evidence that inflation will move back toward its objective over the medium term. Fig 14 - US inflation still below Feds 2% projection Fig 15 - continuing to keep Fed fund rates at low levels
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
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Macro snippets Indias crude oil production up by 1.9% in Feb Crude oil production in India grew by 1.9%YoY in Feb14, according to data released by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Crude oil companies produced 2.93mn tonnes of crude oil as compared 2.88mn tonnes in Feb13. The two state-owned upstream companies: ONGC and OIL reported a poor performance on production front. Indias refinery throughput up by 3.2% in Feb According to data released by the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, refinery throughput in India increased by 3.2%YoY in Feb14. Indian refineries processed around 18mn tonnes of crude oil as compared to 17.4mn tonnes in the corresponding month a year ago. Retail price inflation for agricultural and rural labourers falls in February CPI inflation for agricultural labourers, measured by the CPI-AL declined to 8.1% in Feb14 from 9.1% in Jan14. The fall in retail price inflation for rural labourers, measured by the CPI-RL, was only a shade lower; from 9.2% in Jan14 to 8.3% in Feb14. The fall in headline inflation was due to a higher base, as prices remained unchanged. RBI eases gold import restrictions The Reserve Bank of India has allowed five domestic private banks - HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank and IndusInd Bank to import gold. This is believed to be a significant step towards easing of tough curbs on gold imports imposed last year to cut the countrys trade deficit. The Govt. had allowed only six nominated banks and three state-run trading agencies to import gold or jewellery earlier Railway freight traffic rises by 4%YoY in Feb The Indian Railways carried 86.9mn tonnes of revenue-earning freight traffic in Feb14 as compared to 83.6mn tonnes carried in Feb13, leading to a rise of 4%YoY. A healthy growth in the freight traffic of iron ore (15%), cement (9%) and foodgrains (9%) supported the growth in overall freight traffic. Earnings increased by a higher 10.9% from Rs.71.1bn in Feb13 to Rs.78.8bn in Feb14. The IRs average earnings from freight increased from Rs.850/tonne in Feb13 to Rs.906.3/tonne in Feb14.
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Key macro indicators Average daily LAF borrowing over the last week has remained at Rs327bn, still within the RBIs comfort zone. Amidst tight liquidity conditions due to tax payments last week, and 14 states borrowing ~Rs56.65bn tomorrow, the RBI conducted two term repos of Rs100bn (March 19) and Rs400bn (March 21) to ease the liquidity pressures. With headline inflation cooling off, but the core still remaining sticky, we do not rule out the possibility of further hikes (in FY15), but expect these to be few and far between, depending on the inflation trajectory. We expect the RBI to maintain status quo on rates in the April 1 st policy meet. Call-money rates rose to 8.18% from 7.88% last week. The credit-deposit ratio increased to 77.18 from 77.08 a fortnight ago. The investment-deposit ratio fell to 29.09 from 29.51 a fortnight ago. Cash-deposit ratio rose to 4.76 from 4.70 a fortnight ago. FX reserves rose to $297.3bn from $295.4bn a week ago. Average daily borrowing at LAF remained flat at Rs 327bn last week. Fig 16 - Credit and Deposit growth trend Fig 17 - Credit-deposit and Investment-deposit trend
Markets Equity markets across the globe were up last week as the US market rebounded after positive manufacturing data (Philadelphia fed business survey); this along with leading indicator reports suggested that the slowdown from weather disruptions was temporary. Domestic indices were mixed last week on concerns that foreign capital inflows will slow after the Fed continued its tapering program, reducing monetary stimulus for the US economy and signaling a potential rise in interest rates. Amidst these concerns, FII buying continued in India (debt: $5.9bn YTD, equity: $1.9bn YTD). FMCG and Metals were the winners, while Oil & Gas declined by 1.7%. The INR appreciated by 0.4%. Fig 26 - Key global indices weekly returns Fig 27 - Key domestic indices weekly returns
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Fig 28 - Sector-wise weekly return
Fig 29 - Institutional fund flow and Sensex
Source: Datastream, RCML Research
Source: Datastream, RCML Research -0.3% -0.1% 0.1% 0.8% -0.7% 1.4% 2.2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% Sensex MSCI IndiaMSCI India ($) MSCI EM MSCI EM Asia S&P500 Shanghai -0.3% -0.2% 0.6% 0.1% 0.4% 1.7% 2.4% -1.0% 0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% Sensex NIFTY Defty BSE100 BSE500 Midcap Small-cap -0.6% 0.4% -1.5% 3.3% 0.6% -0.8% 3.5% -1.7% 0.2% -1.3% -0.3% -4.0% 0.0% 4.0% A u t o B a n k s C a p . G o o d s F M C G P h a r m a I T M e t a l s O i l
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G a s P o w e r R e a l t y T e l e c o m 17,000 18,000 19,000 20,000 21,000 22,000 23,000 (200) (100) 0 100 200 300 400 May-13 Jul-13 Sep-13 Nov-13 Jan-14 Mar-14 (US$mn) FII DMF Sensex (R) Macro Junction Flows defy the Fed; We love Chinese imports!
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Fig 30 - INR versus key currencies (1W) Fig 31 - Price of Indian crude oil basket)
Source: Bloomberg, RCML Research
Source: PPAC, RCML Research Fig 32 - India equity market volatility Fig 33 - India 10-year G-sec yield (%)
Global markets IMF Global GDP forecast (%) 2013E 2014E 2015E Developed 1.3 2.2 2.3 Emerging 4.7 5.4 5.4 World 3.0 3.7 3.9 Source: IMF, RCML Research *Note: Updated on Jan14 Fig 34 - Key global indices Weekly returns Fig 35 - Global crude oil prices
Source: RCML Research, Bloomberg. *MSCI indices
Source: RCML Research, Bloomberg Fig 36 - Global and BRIC policy rates Fig 37 - MSCI global equities indices
Source: RCML Research, Datastream
Source: RCML Research, Datastream Fig 38 - Global Commodities Jefferies Index Fig 39 - Inflation across Emerging Markets
Source: RCML Research, Bloomberg
Source: RCML Research, Datastream 6.9 5.3 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.5 0.4 (0.1) (0.5) (0.7) (0.8) (1.5) (1.6) (5.0) (6) (4) (2) 0 2 4 6 8 B R R U U S M Y W o r l d K R U K C N I N G S C I E M
A s i a T H T W J P I D (%) 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Jul-11 Mar-12 Nov-12 Jul-13 Mar-14 (US$/bbl) India crude basket in Rs/bbl Brent crude in US$/bbl (R) Oman Crude Oil US$/bbl (R) 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Feb-12 Jun-12 Oct-12 Feb-13 Jun-13 Oct-13 Feb-14 250 270 290 310 330 Feb-12 Jun-12 Oct-12 Feb-13 Jun-13 Oct-13 Feb-14 (20) (15) (10) (5) 0 5 10 15 20 May-10 Feb-11 Nov-11 Aug-12 May-13 Feb-14 (%) Russia Brazil China India Malaysia Indonesia Thailand IEA forecasts on global oil demand (mb/d) 2012 2013E 2014E America 23.7 23.8 23.7 Europe 13.7 13.5 13.4 Asia 8.6 8.4 8.3 Source: RCML Research, IEA IIP for major countries (%) Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb US 3.7 3.2 3.1 2.9 2.8 China 10.3 10.0 9.7 - 8.6 Europe 0.4 2.8 1.2 2.2 - Germany 1.2 3.9 3.6 5.0 - Japan 5.4 4.8 7.1 10.3 - Source: Bloomberg *China IIP average for Jan and Feb Macro Junction Flows defy the Fed; We love Chinese imports!
Previous reports Fig 40 - RCML Economics and Strategy Reports over the last month Date Title 18-Mar-14 Macro Junction - Inflation comes off; Rabi remains robust 14-Mar-14 Feb WPI at 4.7% YoY - Follows CPI down, but core bucks the trend 12-Mar-14 Jan IIP: 0.1%; Feb CPI: 8.1% - IIP recovers amid marginal drop in core CPI 11-Mar-14 Feb14 trade deficit at $8.1bn - Import-led relief continues 10-Mar-14 Macro Junction - Blockbuster week for India 7-May-14 India Strategy: 2014 Elections: Andhra Pradesh - No alliance yet, fragmented mandate likely 6-Mar-14 India Strategy: INR at ~3-month highs: Debt > Equity on FX stability, but not for long 5-Mar-14 Q3FY14 Balance of Payments - Q3 CAD: 0.8%; INR saved by NRIs 3-Mar-14 Macro Junction - Q3 GDP: 4.7%, a protracted recovery ahead Source: RCML Research
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