Current: 6,721 (futures: 6,761);
Target: NA
Stop-loss shorts at 6,815. Stop-loss long positions at 6,695. Breakouts or breakdowns could go till 6,850 or 6,650. A bearspread of long 6,700p (70) and short 6,600p (41), which costs 29, is worth holding with a stop-loss at 20. It could double if the index drops below 6,675. (All futures prices)
BANK NIFTY
Current: 12,588 (fut: 12,678);
Target: NA
The Bank Nifty may trade in the 12,575-12,825 range. Breakouts or breakdowns could go till 12,900 or 12,400. A breakdown is more likely. Traders can look to buy when the index is at 12,600 or lower, with a stop at 12,550. They can sell at 12,800 with a stop at 12,850. (All futures prices)
CAIRN INDIA
Current price: Rs 345;
Target price: Rs 355
Keep a stop at Rs 340 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 349 and Rs 352. Book profits at Rs 355.
HCL TECHNOLOGIES
Current price: Rs 1,418;
Target price: Rs 1,445
Keep a stop at Rs 1,400 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 1,425 and Rs 1,440. Book profits at Rs 1,445.
TATA MOTORS
Current price: Rs 403;
Target price: Rs 415
Keep a stop at Rs 398 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 405 and Rs 410. Book profits at Rs 415.
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