In a bull market, stocks tend to remain in overbought zone for a longer period viz-a-viz a bearish phase. Presently, 18 stocks from the Nifty index were technically trading in overbought zone.
The sharp run up in the markets in the last few sessions has made analysts cautious, who now expect the markets to consolidate before resuming their journey north
Among individual shares, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv look ripe for further upside, while Bajaj Auto may witness some consolidation in the near-term, hint charts.
With today's sharp up move, the overall mood has become upbeat and momentum is likely to drive Nifty to newer heights. However, how steep can the rally be? Here's what the chart suggests.
Among the Nifty 500 index losing pack so far, Rajesh Exports, Delta Corp and V-Mart Retail can potentially gain up to 15 per cent from current levels, charts show.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty Auto index is likely to exihibit bullish trend as it hovers in uncharted territory.
The NSE Nifty may face some resistance around 20,130; above which the index can potentially hit a new all-time high soon.
On the broader market outlook, Vinay Rajani technical & derivative analyst of HDFC Securities expects Nifty to scale a new all-time high soon.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty Nifty Financial Services index can rally to 20,210, while the Private Banks index could surge to 23,500.
Gold futures are up 12 per cent so far this year, and have gained 132 per cent in the last eight years. Chart suggests that bias is likely to remain favourable as long as Gold trades above its 20-MMA.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, the Nifty FMCG index looks bullish on chart and presents a buying opportunity on dips for potential upward movement.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, traders can consider the buy on dips strategy for Nifty Financial Services and Private Banks indices. However, the PSU Bank looks weak.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, substantial resistance for the Nifty can be expected between 20,064 and 20,110.
Meanwhile, SBI looks range-bound on charts, while shares of SBI Cards & Payments can pullback up to 7 per cent from present levels.
Drop in crude oil prices and a bumper profit in Q2 has fuelled the rally so far in oil marketing companies.
Bayer Cropscience, Granules India and HLE Glasscoat are the other three stocks that can generate healthy returns till next Diwali, based on the existing chart patterns.
Here's why Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, recommends to book profit in Nifty Midcap 50 and Smallcap 100 indexes.
According to Ravi Nathani, an independent technical analyst, stiff resistance for the Nifty Pharma index is anticipated at 15,600 level.
Given the recent consolidation in the market, select key indicators are flashing signs of caution, hence the benchmark indices are likely to be volatile going ahead.
Among individual stocks, Vinay Rajani, technical & derivative analyst at HDFC Securities, recommends to Buy EIH and Doodla Dairy for up to 8 per cent upside.