Jigar S Patel of Anand Rathi recommends buying these three stocks on Aug 26

After peaking around the Rs 101 mark in September 2023, the IDFC First Bank stock underwent a significant correction, dropping by 30 points, equivalent to a 29.34 per cent decline from its high.

Asian Granito
 

Asian Granito has recently confirmed a significant breakout from a long-standing falling trend line, surpassing the Rs 86 mark. This trend line breakout indicates a potential shift in the stock's price trajectory, signaling the end of a downtrend and the possible beginning of an upward move.

In addition to this technical signal, the stock has formed a pattern resembling a bullish head and shoulders. This pattern is typically considered a reliable indicator of a reversal from a downtrend to an uptrend. The breakout and pattern formation are supported by increased trading volumes, suggesting strong buying interest, and the positive alignment of momentum oscillators, which reflect increasing bullish momentum.

Given these positive technical indicators, traders are advised to buy Asian Granito within the price range of Rs 90-93. To manage risk, a stop loss should be placed at Rs 80 on a closing basis. The anticipated price targets for this trade are Rs 110.

IDFC First Bank
 

After peaking around the Rs 101 mark in September 2023, the stock underwent a significant correction, dropping by 30 points, equivalent to a 29.34 per cent decline from its high. This decline brought the stock down to a support level near the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level of its prior uptrend, which spanned from Rs 53 to Rs 101. The 0.618 retracement level is often considered a critical support level in technical analysis, indicating a potential reversal point.

At this level, a bullish bat pattern has also emerged, which is a harmonic pattern that typically signals a potential bullish reversal. The confluence of these technical indicators—support at the key retracement level and the formation of the bullish bat pattern—suggests that the current price levels are favourable for buying. Therefore, it is recommended to buy the stock within the Rs 74-75 range, targeting a price of Rs 84. To manage risk, a stop-loss should be set near Rs 70 on a daily close basis. 

IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank has recently established a strong base around the support zone of Rs 1,330-1,350, which is a key area of interest for traders. This support zone is significant because it coincides with the completion of a bullish AB=CD pattern, a popular harmonic pattern that often signals a potential reversal or continuation of an uptrend. The bullish AB=CD pattern indicates that the stock may have reached a point of exhaustion in its downward movement, making it a favorable area for buyers to step in.
 

Moreover, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the daily chart has broken above its bearish trendline, a development that is considered bullish. The RSI is a momentum indicator, and its breakout from a downward trendline suggests a shift in momentum from bearish to bullish, increasing the likelihood of upward price movement. Given these technical factors, a long position is advised within the Rs 1,370-1,390 price range, targeting an upside of 1470. To manage risk, a stop-loss should be set near Rs 1,335 on a daily closing basis. 

(Jigar S Patel is a senior manager of equity research at Anand Rathi. Views expressed are his own.)