Market Technicals

Given the current market volatility, auto stocks seem to be a better bet for long side trades. Select stocks like M&M and TVS Motor can rally up to another 12 per cent.

Select sugar stocks like Balrampur Chini, Dwarikesh Sugar and Renuka had jumped up to 6-fold post the Covid-19 decline; However, off late the stocks have corrected sharply post export limitations.

Crisil, Hindustan Aeronautics, MRPL, ITC, and Welspun Corp have logged smart gains despite the broader market weakness.

The MCX Natural Gas futures may test Rs 704 as indicated on the daily charts; the bias for the remainder of the week is likely to remain bullish as long as Natural Gas sustains above Rs 673.

The technical analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying Transport Corporation of India basis charts

According to the technical analyst, MCX India has a classic setup, precise Bullish BAT pattern on the daily chart with N-wave completed near the potential reversal zone.

According to the current chart structures, shares of OMCs needs to hold their relevant support levels to stay afloat.

The upside for MCX Gold June futures seem capped around Rs 51,500-odd level; while MCX Silver futures are likely to face strong resistance in the Rs 64,200 - 64,800 range.

According to the technical analyst, ITC has given a confirm breakout above Rs 272, hence the stock can potentially rise to Rs 290.

The derivative analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying Kotak Bank 1,780 Put and simultaneously selling 1,760 Put for the May expiry.

Jet Airways has crossed the 200-weekly moving average (WMA) for the first time since mid-2018, a period of almost 4 years, which indicates an underneath positive bias

According to technical analyst from HDFC Securities, Chalet Hotels is trying to find support at 50 days EMA, whereas, UTI AMC has formed a bullish 'hammer' candlestick pattern on the chart.

The Nifty Auto index is slowly inching towards 200-DMA; above which the index can gain up to 4 per cent.

Watch out for these key levels on SBI and Bank of Baroda, while Tech Mahindra and DMart can be avoided for now.

The MCX Gold futures may slide towards the 200-DMA at Rs 48,840 in the near term; while the broader trend indicates a downside target of Rs 53,000 for MCX Silver futures.

The technical analyst from HDFC Securities reommends buying Federal Bank 85 Put with a stop loss at Re 1.

Among the losing pack, Solara Active Pharma Sciences has slumped 75 per cent, while Aarti Drugs, MCX India and Tata Communications are other major laggards

The MCX Crude Oil futures may test Rs 7,540-odd level this week; while on the upside MCX Natural Gas May futures are likely to face resistance around Rs 590.

The stock has declined more than 50 per cent from its 52-week high touched in December 2021; Charts indicate the best way to approach the stock is to stay on the sidelines for now.

The outlook for Natural gas stocks looks good. However, these stocks need to cross and sustain above the key levels for renewed buying interest.