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Metal Stocks Outlook for the week – 27 to 30.01.2015

Metal Stocks Outlook for the week – 27 to 30.01.2015

Stocks of metal companies are expected to trade range bound next week, with Sesa Sterlite and
JSW Steel eyed as they are scheduled to detail their results. Lower contribution from Cairn India
Ltd and lower volumes from international zinc segment are seen dragging Sesa Sterlite Ltd's
Oct-Dec consolidated net profit down 25% on year to 14.02 bln rupees.

Net sales of the company for the quarter is expected to be largely flat at 193.56 bln rupees,
according to an average of estimate. The company is scheduled to detail its results on Thursday.

JSW Steel Ltd is expected to post a consolidated net profit, adjusted for exceptional items and
foreign exchange loss, of 4.3 bln rupees, down 7.8% year-on-year for Oct-Dec. Sales volumes of
the company are expected to be flat on year but costs are expected to rise as the company has
resorted to importing iron ore. The stocks of Jindal Steel & Power and Tata Steel are expected to trade range bound next week.