The Nifty Metal Index is currently in a phase of consolidation, trading within a narrow range of 300 points, specifically between 9,700 and 10,000
The surge in the metal index, analysts believe, is largely credited to Vedanta's robust Q4 performance and its first interim dividend declaration of Rs 11 for FY25
The run-up in the stock prices of metal companies, analysts said, has largely been driven by tighter supplies in the global markets, coupled with hopes of improving demand, especially in China
The Nifty Metal index has gained 6% in the last 3 days outperforming the benchmark Nifty. Here's a technical outlook on SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Jindal Steel.
Adani Enterprises, Vedanta, Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc, NMDC, and Nalco were trading higher in the range of 0.2 per cent to 2 per cent
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, technical indicators such as RSI and MACD are signaling potential for a technical pullback in the near term on the Nifty FMCG index.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty FMCG exudes a bullish short-term trend; while the Metal and Realty indices suggests a sell strategy.
The advised strategy for the Nifty Metal index is to buy near support levels and sell near resistance
Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, recommends initiating short positions on rise on the Nifty metal index with a stop at 6,550.
The world's second-largest economy consumes almost half of the global metals supply. As a result, China's economic outlook has a huge bearing on metal prices
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, one can consider to sell the Nifty IT and Metal indices near resistance levels.
The Nifty FMCG can potentially rally nearly 2 per cent from current levels, to near about 53,625, says Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, Nifty Pharma index is oscillating between 15,450 and 15,000; whereas, the Metal index is moving in a range of 6,900 to 6,600.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, one should await for buying opportunities in Nifty Metal, whereas in case of Nifty Energy one can look for opportunites to sell.
In the short term, the Nifty FMCG index's first target range is expected to be between 52,000 and 52,175
The key steel consuming sectors are expected to perform well in FY24, supported by a rise in infrastructure spend by the Government and gradually improving semiconductor supply
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty FMCG index seems range-bound, while the Metal index looks bullish.
Jindal Steel, Welspun Corp, JSW Steel, and Vedanta led the losses, dropping 2 per cent each. NMDC, National Aluminium, Hindalco, Jindal Stainless, Tata Steel and SAIL lost up to 1.5%
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, said that Nifty Pharma's recent surge to all-time high signals strong positive sentiment, but proximity to overbought levels needs caution
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty Energy index is signalling potential correction, while the Metal index remains bullish.