Indian equity benchmarks have recently faced significant pressure, with the Nifty index showing a consistent weekly downtrend. Chandan Taparia, Head of Derivatives and Technical Research at Motilal Oswal, shared his expert technical outlook on several prominent stocks and the broader market during a recent interaction with Business Today Television.
Nifty's Critical Levels and Market Dynamics
Taparia highlighted the 22,800-22,500 zone as a crucial support area for the Nifty index. For any signs of market stability, he emphasized that the index needs to reclaim the 23,333 level. Amidst this weak market sentiment, he provided specific technical views on individual stocks.
Stocks Showing Relative Strength
Despite the broader market weakness, Taparia identified certain stocks demonstrating relative technical strength. These include Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, and Radico Khaitan Ltd. He also noted that the Nifty Pharma sector, in general, appears to be a stronger pocket of the market, with select pharmaceutical stocks exhibiting positive price action.
Cautious Outlook on IT and Other Major Stocks
Taparia expressed caution regarding IT stocks, specifically mentioning Infosys Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS). He cited a 'lower-top and lower-bottom formation' as the reason for his cautious stance on these sector leaders.
Vodafone Idea Ltd
For Vodafone Idea, Taparia observed emerging buying interest at lower price levels. He pinpointed Rs 15.50-16 as an immediate hurdle for the stock, suggesting that a breakthrough above this level could trigger further buying. An important support level is identified at Rs 12.50, with a potential move towards Rs 20 if the stock sustains above Rs 16.
One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm)
Despite a recent 9-10 percent corrective move, Paytm has formed a strong technical setup, according to Taparia. He advises accumulating the stock on declines, identifying Rs 1,550-1,600 as a robust support zone. Positionally, he projects the stock could advance towards Rs 1,800-1,850.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX)
Taparia maintains a positive technical view on MCX, noting an improvement in the stock's overall structure. He considers Rs 3,200 a major support level, with a positional target of Rs 3,550-3,700.
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
The technical structure for Reliance Industries remains weak, Taparia stated. A recent bounce failed to surpass the Rs 1,333 level, leading to a slide towards Rs 1,200. He now sees Rs 1,250 as a hurdle, with Rs 1,180 being the downside level to monitor.
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