The overall trend in the IT stocks have remained laggard and continues to bear high risk element.
On the upside, the technical analyst sees 18,336 as the key resistance for the Nifty 50.
On the downside, MCX Crude Oil January futures could slide to Rs 5,940 or even re-test the recent lows at Rs 5,850-level; Natural Gas seems on course to test Rs 290 level.
The technical analyst expects Nifty to test 18,336 and 18,464 on the upside; whereas Bank Nifty needs to surpass 43,860 for fresh buys, Nathani suggests.
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.
On the upside, Gold futures are likely to counter some resistance around Rs 55,150, Silver around Rs 70,250.
The options data indicates that the Nifty may look to hold on the 18,000-mark till expiry, given the high OI at the 18,000 Put.
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.
On the downside, Rs 5,850 seems to be a good support for Crude Oil; Whereas Natural Gas futures have multiple supports as per the daily chart.
The bias for the remainder of December is likely to remain bullish as long as Gold futures trade above Rs 53,850. Meanwhile, near support for Silver is seen at Rs 67,500 - Rs 67,350 levels.
The derivative analyst from HDFC Securities recommends to Buy Bank Nifty 43,500 Call and simultaneously Sell 44,000 Call for the weekly expiry ending on 22-December.
The MCX Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures seem to be placed on a slippery ground on multiple time-frames, as per the charts.
After a breakout, stocks like Tata Coffee, CCL Products, Jay Shree Tea & Industries and McLeod Russel India may easily see up to 20 per cent gains
Most tyre stocks including JK Tyre, Apollo Tyres, CEAT, MRF and TVS Srichakra look strong on technical charts, looking to rally up to 16 per cent
On the upside, the MCX Crude Oil December futures can test Rs 7,200 to Rs 7,400 levels during the consolidation phase.
The technical outlook for Sun Pharma and Maruti remains bullish, while the trend for Bajaj Auto is looking weak on charts. Power Grid, meanwhile, needs to overcome the hurdle of Rs 240 level
On the upside, the MCX Gold December futures can retest it's last week high of Rs 53,200.
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 have scaled fresh life-time highs in the last five straight years; charts suggest that the trend may continue this year.
On the upside, MCX Crude Oil November futures can jump to Rs 7,250-level, whereas Natural Gas futures can gain momentum above Rs 510-level.
The near-term support for MCX Gold futures now shifted higher to Rs 52,000-level, whereas Silver futures likely to seek support near 200-DMA at Rs 60,800.