Current: 5,285 (futures: 5,273);
Target: NA
The index could swing between 5,125 and 5,400 - the bias is bearish. Stop-loss short positions at 5,350 and stop-loss long positions at 5,200. A long 5,200p (16.5) is expensive given expiry. But it could double if it's struck.
BANK NIFTY
Current price: 8,761 (fut: 8,735);
Target price: 8,400
Almost every bank stock hit its respective 52-week low in the last two sessions. The index bounced from a 52-week low of 8,366. Keep a stop at 8,900 and short. Add to the position between 8,625 and 8,650. Book profits at 8,400. Be prepared for extreme volatility.
JP ASSOCIATES
Current price: Rs 33.80;
Target price: Rs 31
Short covering pulled the stock back from Rs 30.1. Keep a stop at Rs 34.75 and short. Add to the position between Rs 32.75 and Rs 33.25. Book profits below Rs 31.
BPCL
Current price: Rs 267;
Target price: Rs 251
Keep a stop at Rs 280 and short. Add to the position between Rs 258 and Rs 263. Book profits or partial profits below Rs 251.
WIPRO
Current price: Rs 471.45;
Target price: Rs 480
New 52-week high at Rs 472-473 Keep a stop at Rs 465 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 473 and Rs 476. Book profits above Rs 480.
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