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    Technical analysis is a mechanism to identify trading opportunities in the stock market by evaluating statistical data. The statistical data comprises price movement, trading volume, moving average, historical data, charts, breakouts, correct buy points, proper buy zones. This strategy is based on the assumption that the past trading activity of a stock can be an indicator of its future price movements when analysed with suitable rules of trading. This method analyses the ways supply and demand for a stock may drive changes in price, volume, and implied volatility. First time investors often get confused between fundamental and technical analysis. While both methods are used to research and forecast future movement in stock prices, both are different in nature. Like the name suggests, fundamental analysis evaluates a stock on its inherent value i.e. fundamentals. This method involves evaluating a company’s financial statements to estimate the fair value of the business. On the other hand, technical analysis is based on statistical trends and assumes that the stock price has already factored-in all publicly available information. More

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    • Trade setup for February 25: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      Given the sharp sell-off, the Nifty 50 may attempt a bounce-back, facing resistance at the 25,500–25,600 levels, as sustaining above this zone alone can push the index toward 26,000. However, in the event of further consolidation, the 25,300–25,200 range is expected to act as an immediate support zone.

    • Bears tighten grip on IT stocks; Nifty IT plunges 10,000 points from February peak amid AI disruption fears

      Momentum indicators maintained a sell signal and consistently showed the Nifty IT index in oversold territory. However, experts do not see any indication of a pause in selling and expect the fall to extend toward the 28,000–27,000 levels in the short term.

    • Technical View: Nifty risks deeper fall below 25,200 as VIX, momentum indicators flash warning; Bank Nifty holds 61,000

      The weekly options data indicated that the Nifty may face immediate resistance at 25,500, where the maximum Call open interest is placed, while support is placed at 25,000, which has the maximum Put open interest.

    • Nifty breaches 25,350 amid sharp sell-off: Should investors go long or is more downside possible? Check what analysts say

      Experts said that the 25,200–25,000 zone should be viewed as an accumulation area for select stocks from a medium-term perspective.

    • Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Monday's low amid possible consolidation on F&O expiry day?

      If the Nifty 50 fails to defend the previous day's low (around 25,600), a fall toward 25,500–25,400 can be seen. However, on the higher side, 25,800 is crucial for a further uptrend toward 26,000.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Eicher Motors, Colgate Palmolive, NTPC, KIMS, Nippon Life, and others on February 24?

      The market may consolidate after two days of gains, as the VIX signals caution for bulls. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for February 24: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The immediate key hurdle for Nifty 50 is placed at 25,800. Surpassing and sustaining this level could prepare the index for a move toward the 25,900–26,000 zone, which may open the door to a record high. Until then, range-bound trading may continue.

    • Technical View: Further rally in Nifty toward 26,000 needs trendline breakout; elevated VIX signals caution, Bank Nifty eyes 61,500

      The monthly options data suggest that the Nifty may remain in the 25,500–26,000 range in the short term, as a decisive close on either side of the range can provide firm direction to the Nifty 50.

    • Chartist Talk: Ashish Kyal bets on Nifty 26,000 after Trump tariff verdict, backs 2 stocks this week

      After the initial gap-up opening on Monday, a short-term dip cannot be ruled out. Any decline toward the 25,750–25,780 zone could present a buying opportunity for a near-term target of 26,002, Ashish Kyal advised. Among stocks, he believes Granules India appears strong from a short-term perspective, having delivered a decisive breakout from a triangle pattern in the previous session. KEI Industries has also witnessed a strong breakout from a multi-resistance zone around Rs 4,600, supported by healthy volumes in the prior trading session, he said in an interview to Moneycontrol.

    • Trading Plan: Will Supreme Court’s tariff ruling push Nifty to 25,900-26,000, Bank Nifty to a record high?

      Bulls are likely to gain more strength on Monday, especially after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariffs. Hence, the Nifty 50 is expected to march toward 25,900, which is the pivot point, as only sustaining above it can take the index toward the next key resistance at 26,000.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade CG Power, Thermax, Indian Bank, Graphite India, Vardhman Textiles, and others on February 23?

      The market is expected to maintain its uptrend if it sustains above the midline of the Bollinger Bands. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for February 23 after Supreme Court verdict on Trump tariffs: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      As long as the index holds above this level, along with the positive signal from the US Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs with a 6–3 vote—though Trump later announced an increase in global tariffs to 15 percent from 10 percent—a possible move toward the 25,900–26,000 levels (which also coincide with recent swing highs) may occur in the upcoming sessions.

    • Chartist Talk: Nifty to jump 350-400 pts on Trump tariff verdict; 25,950-26,000 crucial, says Sudeep Shah

      On the upside, the 25,950–26,000 band stands as an immediate resistance zone. How the index reacts around these key levels will determine the next meaningful directional move, said Sudeep Shah.

    • The right way to trade options in expiry week: Shubham Agarwal

      Theta decay is the silent killer of option buyers. It's the daily erosion of option premium, and it doesn't move at a steady pace.

    • Technical View: VIX above 14 signals caution for bulls, crossing 25,700 crucial for further Nifty upside; Bank Nifty stays firm above key moving averages

      The benchmark Nifty 50 needs to surpass and sustain above the 25,650–25,700 zone for a further upward journey toward 25,800, followed by 25,900.

    • Trading Plan: Will Nifty defend 25,400, Bank Nifty sustain above 60,500 amid consolidation?

      If the Nifty 50 fails to defend the 25,400–25,350 zone, the 25,300–25,200 range cannot be ruled out in the next few sessions. However, holding above this zone could possibly take the index toward the 25,500–25,600 range.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Aster DM Healthcare, Astral, JB Chemicals, ONGC, Honasa Consumer, SBI Card, and others on February 20?

      The market is expected to consolidate with a negative bias. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for February 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks 25,400 in the upcoming sessions, a fall toward the 25,300–25,200 zone cannot be ruled out. However, holding above 25,400 could take the index toward the 25,500–25,600 zone.

    • Technical View: Nifty's 200-DMA under major threat as geopolitical tensions fuel oil rally and spike VIX; Bank Nifty slips below 61,000

      Technically, the day’s market action indicates the formation of a ‘Bearish Engulfing’ pattern and a faster retracement of the previous three sessions’ range on the downside within a single session. This is not a good sign for the Nifty.

    • Trading Plan: Can Nifty stay above 25,800, Bank Nifty hit fresh record high?

      If the Nifty 50 sustains above 25,800, a further upmove toward 25,900–26,000 can be seen in the upcoming sessions. However, below this level, the index may consolidate with range-bound trading, with 25,650 acting as support.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Techno Electric, Elgi Equipments, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Tata Steel, and others on February 19?

      The market needs to sustain above the downward-sloping trendline for a further upmove. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for February 19: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The continuation of the higher high–higher low formation, falling VIX, decisive breakout of the downward-sloping resistance trendline, and improving momentum indicators signalled a positive mood in the market.

    • Technical View: Trendline breakout, strengthening momentum signal Nifty’s move toward 26,000 as VIX cools; Bank Nifty hits record closing high

      The India VIX, which measures expected market volatility, cooled down further to 12.22, down 3.55 percent, signalling comfort for bulls. A decisive fall below the 12 zone can bring major comfort for bulls.

    • Trading Plan: Is a third straight winning session on the cards for Nifty 50, Bank Nifty?

      The Nifty 50 needs to surpass and sustain above the 25,750–25,800 zone for a move toward the 25,900–26,000 levels; however, the immediate key support is placed at 25,600.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Canara Bank, Britannia, Aster DM Healthcare, RBL Bank, Dynamatic Technologies, and others on February 18?

      The market may remain in positive territory amid volatility. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

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