Stock ideas for today: The index could now move towards the next support zone of 23,300-23,100, while any recovery is likely to face resistance around 23,600-23,800.
Religare Broking's Ajit Mishra said that the sharp decline has pushed Nifty closer to our initial downside target and support of 23,800. A break below this could extend the correction towards 23,600.
Given the prevailing combination of elevated crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weak market momentum, we recommend maintaining a cautious, stock-specific approach.
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking said that 24,000-24,200 zone has emerged as the next major support for Nifty. He also said that Indian Bank, PB Fintech and Shriram Finance are showing a bullish setup.
Technically, the Nifty has reclaimed the immediate resistance zone formed by the 20-day and 100-day DEMA, indicating an improvement in the near-term technical setup.
On the overall market set-up, Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research at Religare Broking reckons to maintain a 'Buy-on-dips' approach, with a preference for relatively stronger stocks across sectors.
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking says that Ather Energy and Sun Pharma have a given a upside breakout after a period of consolidation, while ITC seems to be losing momentum on charts.
Weekly market outlook by Ajit Mishra: The analyst from Religare Broking says Nifty remains in consolidate mode; among stocks he recommends buying DLF, L&T Finance and Paytm this week.
Market outlook by Ajit Mishra: The analyst from Religare Broking expects Nifty to consolidate in the near-term; among stocks he recommends Delhivery, Ather Energy and Aurobindo Pharma.