Today's picks

Nifty, State Bank of India, BHEL, Tata Motors & TCS

NIFTY
Current: 5,359 (April futures: 5,383);
Target: NA
The index continues to look bullish though it faces heavy resistance between 5,375 and 5,425. A big swing could go till either 5,250, or 5,450. Stop-loss shorts at 5,400 and stop-loss long positions at 5,300. A strangle of long 5,200p (40) and long 5,500c (46) is worth holding. It could gain 25 on a big move.

STATE BANK OF INDIA
Current price: Rs 2,173;
Target price: Rs 2,125
The stock has strong resistance between Rs 2,185 and Rs 2,200. It could test that resistance and then, slide back till around the Rs 2,100-2,125 level. Keep a stop at Rs 2,185 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 2,145 and Rs 2,160. Book profits below Rs 2,125. If Rs 2,200 is broken, go long with a target of Rs 2,250.

BHEL
Current price: Rs 264;
Target price: Rs 280
The stock faces heavy resistance between Rs 265 and Rs 270. If it goes through that barrier it could run up till Rs 290-295. Keep a stop at Rs 258 and go long with a three-session timeframe. Add to the position between Rs 271 and Rs 275. Book profits at Rs 290. Be prepared for high volatility.

TATA MOTORS
Current price: Rs 281;
Target price: Rs 295
The stock is testing resistance at Rs 280-285. It could run till Rs 295-300. Keep a stop at Rs 275 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 286 and Rs 290. Book profits above Rs 295.

TCS
Current price: Rs 1,178;
Target price: Rs 1,120
The stock could slide till it tests support at Rs 1,110-1,120. Keep a stop at Rs 1,200 and short with a three-session timeframe. Add to the position between Rs 1,150-1,170. Start booking profits below Rs 1,120.

 

The target price and projected movements given above are in terms of the next one trading session, unless otherwise stated