GOLDEN RULES FOR TRADING

I.T Stocks Outlook for the week – 21 to 25.09.2015 (Positive on fresh deals, steady US interest rate)

I.T Stocks Outlook for the week – 21 to 25.09.2015
(Positive on fresh deals, steady US interest rate)

Recent contract wins by major information technology companies unchanged have put the sector in a favourable position. Investor sentiments also improved on the back of strong consumer spending data from the US.

The US dollar fell sharply against the rupee post the Fed's decision. The rupee's rise is expected to be short-lived over concerns of further slowdown in China and other markets. The Indian currency ended at 65.67 rupees per dollar and is seen trading between 65.25-66.00 rupees in the next week.

Broader market is likely to be volatile next week with a positive bias on defensive stocks ahead of expiry of the September futures and options contracts on Thursday. The CNX IT index is expected to cross 12300-point level in the next few sessions, as market participants are seen responding to the various triggers in the week.

Recently, the Delhi government signed an agreement with Wipro Ltd for setting up and maintaining a control room for emergency response medical services. Infosys Ltd has also won an order to implement its banking solutions for Australian Qantas Credit Union.

Infosys will stick to the 25% (plus or minus 1%) margin guideline for 2015- 16 (Apr-Mar) and is looking at all possible levers for cost optimisation, Chief Executive Officer Vishal Sikka said at Investors Forum 2015 in Hong Kong.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd have both launched new digital services strengthening their aim to increase revenues from the digital space.