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Benchmark indices on Monday fell sharply from their record high levels, dragged by banks, media, metal and energy stocks. The 30-share BSE pack settled 617 points or 0.83% lower at 73,503 and the broader NSE Nifty index moved 161 points or 0.72% down to end at 22,333. India VIX, fear index, rose 2.8% to end at 14-level.
For March 12 (Tuesday), a market analyst from a domestic brokerage has assigned 'Buy' calls on Dr Reddy's, REC and Nestle shares. Check stock price targets, analysis, investment rationale and other crucial details about these technical bets.
LTP: Rs 6,390 | SL: Rs 6,158 An analyst from LKP Securities has given a 'Buy' call on Dr Reddy's Laboratories shares with a target price of Rs 6,700. The scrip has gained 46.21% in the past one year. "The stock surged to a lifetime high of 6,505.50 (on BSE). Currently, it is signaling a bullish trend continuation. Initiate a long between Rs 6,340 and 6,385 levels with a stop loss at Rs 6158. Expected upside target would be Rs 6,700," said Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Sec.
LTP: Rs 482.85 | SL: Rs 460 The analyst has also selected REC Ltd in his stock recommendations. He has given a 'Buy' call on the counter with target prices of Rs 500-515 per share. The multibagger scrip has rallied 303.55% in a year. "The stock has exhibited a robust breakout on daily charts, indicating a bullish undertone. With a lower-end support at Rs 460 acting as a cushion for the bulls, the upside potential targets for the stock are Rs 500-515," Shah stated.
LTP: Rs 2,610 | SL: Rs 2,560 The LKP analyst has included Nestle India in his stock picks as well with a 'Buy' call for targets of Rs 2,650-2,680. The counter has moved 42.49% higher in the past one year. "The stock surged to a lifetime high of 2,770.75 (on BSE) before experiencing a sharp correction. Consider initiating a position between Rs 2,580 and Rs 2,610, setting a stop loss at Rs 2,560. Expected target would be Rs 2,650-2,680," Shah mentioned.
"Nifty's overall trend continues to be bullish. Although, there is currently an intermediate corrective phase in progress. In the short term, the index could experience weakness, possibly leading to a decline toward the range of 22,200-22,250. Looking at the upside, immediate resistance is identified at 22,400," said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities
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