Current: 8,556 (futures: 8,598)
Stop-loss long positions at 8,475. Stop shorts at 8,650. Big swings till 8,400 or 8,700 possible on RBI action. A wide strangle of long 8,400c (40) and long 8,700c(56) could gain on a big move.
BANK NIFTY
Current: 18,525 (futures: 18,644)
The financial index futures could swing between 18,400-18,850, depending on RBI policy. Downturn if RBI doesn't cut rate. Stop-loss long positions at 18,500. Stop shorts at 18,750.
ASIAN PAINTS
Current: Rs 797
Target: Rs 810
Keep a stop at Rs 790 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 803 and Rs 805. Book profits at Rs 810.
JINDAL STEEL
Current: Rs 136
Target: Rs 130
Keep a stop at Rs 140 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 131 and Rs 132. Book profits at Rs 130
CAIRN INDIA
Current: Rs 257
Target: Rs 252
Keep a stop at Rs 260 and short. Add to the position between Rs 253 and Rs 254. Book profits at Rs 252.
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