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Podcast | Stock picks of the day: Break above 11,600 could take Nifty towards 12K

As we head towards expiry, any close above 11600 level can take the index towards 11,700-12,000 level in the near-term.

March 27, 2019 / 08:20 IST
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Debabrata BhattacharjeeThe benchmark index is witnessing a positive momentum from the beginning of March, and yes, there were few down days as well, but the overall momentum remains fairly on the upside.Record foreign institutional investors (FII’s) flow in the market is the key trigger for the elevated bullish sentiments. The momentum comes despite the crude oil prices are trading on the higher zone in international markets.FII’s are pouring more and more money in the stocks and are taking strong positions in the futures and options market.The currency market reflects the FII’s flow in the markets Indian rupee is traded at around 68.88 on the Tuesday trading. We expect the index to consolidate in the broader range of 11600 on the upper side while 11200 on the lower front.

The Nifty50 index surged 129 points to close at 11,483. As we head towards expiry, any close above 11600 level can take the index towards 11,700-12,000 level in the near-term.

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