Indian stock market: The Nifty remained within the defined range of 23,300-23,500. The short-term sentiment is likely to remain more or less positive. Support levels are seen at 23,400/23,300, where put writers have built significant positions. A decisive fall below these levels might shift the market balance in favor of the bears. Until then, it’s a buy-on-dips market. On the higher end, a decisive move above 23,500 might lead to a sharp upside in the near term.
The BankNifty continued its consolidation phase and was unable to surpass the 50000 mark, where the highest open interest is built up on the call side. The index needs to decisively surpass the 50200 mark to confirm an upside breakout towards the 51000 level. The lower-end support is placed at the 49500-49400 zone, and a break below this will open gates for further downside towards 49000.
The stock is on the verge of a breakout from its consolidation phase on the daily chart. The momentum indicator RSI is sustaining above the level of 60, indicating strong momentum. The stock is trading above its short-term moving average of 20DMA, which is placed at 150 and acts as support in case of any declines. Once the stock surpasses the mark of 160, it is likely to see an acceleration of momentum towards the 180/200 mark.
The stock is showing early signs of bottom formation on the long-term chart, evidenced by volume-based buying. It has taken strong support at its 100DMA and 200DMA, confirming the bottom formation. Additionally, the momentum indicator RSI is on the verge of a breakout from a falling trendline on the daily chart, which will accelerate momentum going forward.
The stock is trading in a strong uptrend, maintaining higher high and higher low formations on the daily chart. It has surpassed its 20DMA with significant volumes, indicating a bullish undertone. The lower-end support is placed at 1060, which will act as a cushion in case of any declines.
The author Kunal Shah, is the Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities.
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