Stock recommendations by analyst for February 12, 2024: Adani Ports, ACC and Dr Reddy's

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Market recap: Sensex, Nifty rise

Benchmark indices settled higher on Friday, led by gains in banks and financials. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 167 points or 0.23% to close at 71,595 and the broader NSE Nifty index moved 65 points or 0.3% up to close at 21,783. India VIX, fear index, fell 2.4% to end at 15.45-level.

Stocks with potential 'Buy' calls for February 12

For February 12 (Monday), market analyst from a domestic brokerage has assigned 'Buy' calls on Adani Ports, ACC and Dr Reddy's shares. Check stock price targets, analysis, investment rationale and other crucial details about these technical bets.

Adani Ports share price target

LTP: Rs 1,272.4 | SL: Rs 1,230 An analyst from LKP Securities has given a 'Buy' call on Adani Ports shares with target prices of Rs 1,370-1,420. The multibagger scrip has rallied 129.8% in the past one year. "The support level for Adani Ports is identified at Rs 1,230, serving as a key level for potential bullish movements. With the current technical setup, Adani Ports presents potential upside targets of Rs 1,370-1,420," said Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities.

ACC share price target

LTP: Rs 2,629.7 | SL: Rs 2,540 The LKP analyst has also selected ACC Ltd shares in his stock recommendations. He has given a 'Buy' call on the counter with target prices of Rs 6,500-6,700 per share. The scrip has jumped 44.24% in a year. "ACC has been exhibiting a robust uptrend. The lower-end support for ACC is positioned at Rs 2,500, offering a crucial level for bulls. The potential upside targets for the stock are projected at Rs 2,720-2,780," Shah stated.

Dr Reddy's share price target

LTP: Rs 6,134 | SL: Rs 5,940 The analyst from brokerage LKP has included Dr Reddy's Laboratories' shares in his stock picks as well with a 'Buy' call for targets of Rs 6,500-6,700. The scrip has risen 35.57% in the past one year. "The stock has a lower-end support level at Rs 5,940, acting as a key level for potential bullish moves. According to the pattern analysis, the potential upside targets are projected at Rs 6,500-6,700," Shah mentioned.

Nifty outlook

"Nifty's trend could weaken if it decisively drops below 21,690. A decisive fall below 21,690 may trigger a correction towards 21,500. On the contrary, if it moves above 21,800, we might observe a recovery in the near term," said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities.

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