Metal Stocks Outlook for the week - 24.02.2014 - 28.02.2014

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Stocks of metal companies are seen up ahead of closing of the February derivatives 
contracts on Wednesday. The CNX Metal Index is expected to trade in the range of 2271 
and 2231 in the week ahead. Yesterday, after market hours, JSW Steel announced its plan 
to acquire up to 50% stake in Vallabh Tinplate Pvt Ltd, for a maximum amount of 460 
mln rupees. Vallabh Tinplate currently operates a 60,000 tn per annum tinplate 
manufacturing facility in Patiala, Punjab, and the company is owned by Vardhaman 
Industries along with its promoters. 

Hindalco' stock reflects excessive pessimism. We expects the company's operations to 
improve going ahead. The green field projects should be EBITDA positive and be in a 
position to cover most of the cash interest costs. The copper smelter should report higher 
earnings given better smelting margins. We expect Novelis to give out dividends in 
FY15E to parent Hindalco.