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Telecom Stocks Outlook for the week – 14 to 18.07.2014

Telecom Stocks Outlook for the week – 14 to 18.07.2014
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Stocks of major telecom companies are likely to remain range bound next week, though
some firms such as Reliance Communications may remain bearish. Stocks of major
telecom firms such as Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular to remain range bound.
Fundamentally, we think the street is underestimating data capex, and current
expectations already factor in a voice price uptick. Stay cautious. However, the stocks
can get some impetus from the Budget announcements.
The Budget provides growth opportunities to telecom sector to provide enabling
infrastructure. Modernisation of cities and providing high speed connectivity to build
smart cities will need roll out of new efficient technologies such as 4G and optic fibre
deployment. Mobile banking and the vast business correspondent model of telecom 
operators will help in fulfilling the social objective of financial inclusion.