According to the technical analyst, a big move on the Nifty is likely once the trading range is dismissed.
The overall sentiment towards the market has remained indecisive and ambiguous, with market participants waiting for a clear direction
According to the technical analyst, the Nifty Private Bank, PSU Bank and Financial Services indices may extend the pullback in the near term.
18,125 will trigger some strength for bulls on Nifty50 index whereas the expected targets would be 18,180 - 18,225 - 18,300
On the upside, Gold futures need to break and sustain above Rs 55,230 in order to negate the likely corrective move. Meanwhile, Silver futures seem on course to test Rs 72,000.
The underperformance of the small-caps, according to analysts, was mostly due to rising raw material prices and the hike in rates by central banks, which in turn impacted their financial performance
Analysts expect the Indian equity markets to consolidate over the next few months, as they fully digest the negatives of rich valuations, rising interest rates amid growth headwinds.
So far in calendar year (CY22), frontline indices Nifty50 and the S&P BSE Sensex have climbed around 4 per cent each, as against 10-20 per cent fall in most of the global indices
Among individual stocks, the technical & derivative analyst from HDFC Securities recommends buying RCF and NCC.
The stellar performance of sugar stocks began in 2021, and is likely to continue in the new year - 2023, indicates the technical charts.
According to the technical analyst from Anand Rathi, ABB can advance to Rs 2,880; while MRPL can jump to Rs 57.
Indigo and SpiceJet shares must surpass these key hurdles to embark on a new trend.
On the upside, Gold futures are likely to counter some resistance around Rs 55,150, Silver around Rs 70,250.
The derivative analyst from HDFC Securities recommends to Buy Federal Bank 128 Put and simultaneously Sell 125 Put for the December expiry.
West Coast Paper Mills, JK Paper, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers may see up to 25 per cent upside in 2023.
On the downside, the MCX Crude Oil futures can re-test its recent low around Rs 5,850-level; whereas, the next support for beaten-down Natural Gas contract stands at Rs 401.
Among individual stocks, the technical & derivative analyst from HDFC Securities is bullish on NLC India and Mazagon Dock.
Prominent promoters have recently offloaded stake in companies like TVS Motor, GMM Pfaudler via block deals, few others plan to do so in the near future.
According to the technical analyst from Anand Rathi, Balrampur Chini can rally to Rs 435, while PNB is likely to hit Rs 68.
The overall trend for asset management shares continues to remain bullish, say charts.