Mphasis surged 4 per cent, while TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies and L&T Technology Services gained in the range of 2 to 3 per cent
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The gain in NASDAQ thus far in CY23 was largely fueled by Google, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Meta Platforms - also known as the FAANG stocks.
Given the current market conditions, the best trading strategy for traders would be to buy the Nifty IT Index near the support levels and sell it near the resistance levels, said the technical analyst
Nifty IT index may fall up to 3 per cent post hitting a new 52-week low, trend turns bearish.
At 09:47 am; Nifty IT index, the worst performer, down 6 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty50 index
In case the Nifty faces resistance at 17,858, Ravi Nathani recommends adopting buy on dips strategy with support around 17,610 and lower levels.
Technical analyst Ravi Nathani expects the NSE benchmark index to consolidate in 17,150 - 17,850 range
Analysts say the stock price could turn volatile in the near-term as the development comes amid a challenging macro-environment including fears of a potential recession in the US
With an view to capitalize on a potential technical bounce, the technical analyst advises traders to adopt a buying strategy near the support price.
The technical analyst also expects a pullback in the Nifty Pharma index.
Thus far in calendar year 2023, the Nifty IT index has outperformed the market by surging 10 per cent, as compared to 0.55 per cent decline in the Nifty 50
According to the technical analyst, the Nifty Realty, Pharma and Media index and its constituents can be accumulated once the corrective move is over.
Since January 6, the IT index rallied 9 per cent, as compared to 1.6 per cent rise in the Nifty50
As per the technical analyst, the best trading strategy for traders would be to buy Nifty IT either at the current market price or at dips, with a target of 31,500
According to the technical analyst, the near-term trading range on the Nifty is 18,149 - 17,760, close above or below would add trigger in the direction.
In Friday's trade, the stock gained marginally to close at Rs 1,077 per share, as against 0.5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex
According to the technical analyst, a big move on the Nifty is likely once the trading range is dismissed.
On the bourses, Wipro underperformed peers as shares dropped 0.5 per cent, while TCS, HCL Technologies, and Infosys rose up to 11 per cent in Q3FY23
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