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Smart picks based on technical indicators and fundamental analysis

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Nifty

22,147.50

+0.82%
UPTREND Above 20 & 50 EMA

Bank Nifty

47,303.25

+1.14%
UPTREND Above 20 & 50 EMA

Dow Jones

38,239.98

-0.37%
DOWNTREND Below 20 EMA

NASDAQ

15,927.90

+0.15%
UPTREND Above 20 & 50 EMA

Daily Market Insight

Indian markets remain in a strong uptrend with Nifty and Bank Nifty making new highs. U.S. markets show mixed signals with Dow facing resistance. Expect volatility in technology stocks as earnings season continues.

Today's Top Stock Picks

Stock CMP Technical Signals Revenue Growth (YoY) Profit Margin Sector
HDFC Bank
HDFCBANK
₹1,642.85
+1.2%
MACD: Bullish Crossover RSI: 58.4 (Neutral)
+16.2% 21.8% Banking
Infosys
INFY
₹1,428.50
+0.8%
MACD: Bullish RSI: 62.7 (Strong)
+12.8% 18.4% IT
Reliance Industries
RELIANCE
₹2,845.25
+1.5%
MACD: Bullish RSI: 65.2 (Strong)
+15.7% 14.2% Energy
Tata Motors
TATAMOTORS
₹892.65
+2.1%
MACD: Bullish Crossover RSI: 72.3 (Overbought)
+24.5% 10.2% Auto
Bharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL
₹1,235.40
-0.4%
MACD: Bullish RSI: 51.8 (Neutral)
+18.3% 12.7% Telecom

Market Overview

Track major indices performance and market trends

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Global Market Indices

Indian Indices

Nifty 50

National Stock Exchange

22,147.50

+179.75 (+0.82%)

Previous Close: 21,967.75 Open: 22,002.35
Day Range: 22,021.05 - 22,179.90 Volume: 324.5M
20-Day EMA
21,846.25
ABOVE
50-Day EMA
21,532.70
ABOVE
200-Day EMA
20,978.50
ABOVE
Trend Analysis
UPTREND

Bank Nifty

Banking Index

47,303.25

+533.15 (+1.14%)

Previous Close: 46,770.10 Open: 46,825.50
Day Range: 46,790.25 - 47,420.75 Volume: 152.8M
20-Day EMA
46,952.40
ABOVE
50-Day EMA
46,215.80
ABOVE
200-Day EMA
45,289.25
ABOVE
Trend Analysis
UPTREND

US Indices

Dow Jones

Industrial Average

38,239.98

-144.42 (-0.37%)

Previous Close: 38,384.40 Open: 38,322.55
Day Range: 38,168.75 - 38,395.20 Volume: 294.2M
20-Day EMA
38,425.60
BELOW
50-Day EMA
38,124.75
ABOVE
200-Day EMA
37,458.30
ABOVE
Trend Analysis
CONSOLIDATION

NASDAQ

Composite

15,927.90

+24.40 (+0.15%)

Previous Close: 15,903.50 Open: 15,910.25
Day Range: 15,875.30 - 16,033.15 Volume: 4.82B
20-Day EMA
15,863.45
ABOVE
50-Day EMA
15,745.20
ABOVE
200-Day EMA
15,352.75
ABOVE
Trend Analysis
UPTREND

Market Breadth

Advance-Decline Ratio

Advances: 1,425 Declines: 895

The market shows positive breadth with more advancing stocks than declining ones.

Market Volatility

India VIX 12.85

Volatility is at low levels, indicating market stability and investor confidence.

Top Performing Sectors

  • Banking +1.34%
  • IT +0.95%
  • Auto +0.82%
  • Pharma -0.48%
  • FMCG -0.23%

Market Analysis & Outlook

Daily Market Summary

Indian markets continue their bullish momentum with Nifty and Bank Nifty both showing strength above all key moving averages. The broader market breadth remains positive with advancing stocks outnumbering declining ones.

Key Support & Resistance Levels

  • Nifty Support 1: 22,000
  • Nifty Support 2: 21,850
  • Nifty Resistance 1: 22,250
  • Nifty Resistance 2: 22,400

Global Market Impact

U.S. markets show mixed signals with the Dow in consolidation while NASDAQ maintains its uptrend. The U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision may impact global market sentiment in the coming week.

Outlook for Tomorrow

The market is expected to continue its upward momentum with possible consolidation at higher levels. Banking and IT sectors are likely to remain in focus with positive bias. Traders should watch 22,000 as a crucial support level for Nifty.

Stock Recommendations

Technical and fundamental analysis-based stock picks

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Recommended Stocks (23)

Company Price Change MACD Status RSI Revenue Growth Profit Margin Action
HDFC Bank
HDFCBANK | Banking
₹1,642.85
+1.20%
Bullish Crossover
58.40
Neutral
+16.20%
21.80%
Infosys
INFY | IT
₹1,428.50
+0.80%
Bullish
62.70
Strong
+12.80%
18.40%
Reliance Industries
RELIANCE | Energy
₹2,845.25
+1.50%
Bullish
65.20
Strong
+15.70%
14.20%
Tata Motors
TATAMOTORS | Auto
₹892.65
+2.10%
Bullish Crossover
72.30
Overbought
+24.50%
10.20%
Bharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL | Telecom
₹1,235.40
-0.40%
Bullish
51.80
Neutral
+18.30%
12.70%
Larsen & Toubro
LT | Capital Goods
₹3,110.75
+0.95%
Bullish Crossover
61.40
Strong
+17.90%
8.50%
Axis Bank
AXISBANK | Banking
₹1,010.25
+1.35%
Bullish
57.80
Neutral
+14.20%
18.50%
Bajaj Finance
BAJFINANCE | Financial Services
₹6,935.10
+1.72%
Bullish Crossover
63.50
Strong
+21.30%
19.60%
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Understanding Technical Indicators

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)

  • Bullish Crossover MACD line crosses above the signal line, indicating a potential uptrend
  • Bullish MACD line is above the signal line, continuing the uptrend
  • Bearish Crossover MACD line crosses below the signal line, indicating a potential downtrend

RSI (Relative Strength Index)

  • Oversold (<30) Indicates potentially undervalued stock, buying opportunity
  • Neutral (30-70) Stock is neither overbought nor oversold
  • Overbought (>70) Indicates potentially overvalued stock, caution advised

Fundamental Analysis

Insights based on company financial performance

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Quarterly Growth Leaders

Companies that have shown strong growth in both revenue and profit for the last two quarters. These fundamentally sound stocks also meet our technical criteria.

Company Sector Revenue Q3 FY23 Revenue Q4 FY23 YoY Growth Net Profit Margin EPS Growth
HDFC Bank
HDFCBANK
Banking ₹52,350 Cr ₹56,712 Cr +16.2% 21.8% +15.7%
Infosys
INFY
IT ₹34,927 Cr ₹37,410 Cr +12.8% 18.4% +14.2%
Reliance Industries
RELIANCE
Energy ₹240,532 Cr ₹257,164 Cr +15.7% 14.2% +13.5%
Tata Motors
TATAMOTORS
Auto ₹88,432 Cr ₹103,267 Cr +24.5% 10.2% +27.8%
Bharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL
Telecom ₹35,804 Cr ₹40,543 Cr +18.3% 12.7% +16.5%

Detailed Fundamental Metrics

Revenue Growth Trends by Sector

Banking +14.8%
IT +12.3%
Auto +22.7%
Energy +15.2%
Telecom +17.5%
Pharma +9.3%

Profit Margin Analysis by Sector

Banking 19.7%
IT 18.2%
Auto 10.5%
Energy 14.1%
Telecom 12.4%
Pharma 16.8%

Current Valuation Metrics

Company Current P/E Forward P/E PEG Ratio P/B Ratio ROCE ROE Debt to Equity
HDFC Bank
19.8 17.4 1.25 3.2 15.7% 17.3% 0.82
Infosys
28.4 25.6 2.24 9.3 25.8% 30.2% 0.03
Reliance Industries
22.3 19.8 1.68 2.4 11.5% 12.8% 0.38
Tata Motors
38.6 25.2 1.39 6.8 9.7% 16.4% 1.42
Bharti Airtel
32.7 27.5 1.88 4.1 8.4% 10.2% 1.87

Understanding Fundamental Metrics

Growth Metrics

  • Revenue Growth: Year-over-Year increase in company's sales, indicating market share expansion and business growth.
  • Profit Growth: Increase in net income, showing improved profitability and operational efficiency.
  • EPS Growth: Growth in Earnings Per Share, a key indicator of profitability on a per-share basis.

Valuation Metrics

  • P/E Ratio: Price to Earnings ratio indicates how much investors are willing to pay per rupee of earnings.
  • PEG Ratio: Price/Earnings to Growth ratio factors in expected earnings growth, with values under 1 potentially indicating undervaluation.
  • ROE & ROCE: Return on Equity and Return on Capital Employed measure how efficiently a company uses its capital.

How to Use This Data:

Look for companies with consistent revenue and profit growth over multiple quarters, combined with reasonable valuation metrics. The best investment opportunities often combine strong fundamental metrics with positive technical signals.

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MACD Bullish, Revenue Growth >15%, Large Cap

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Breakout Candidates

Volume > 2x Avg, Near 52W High, Bullish MACD

Created: Apr 18, 2023 12 stocks

Market Insights

Expert analysis and trends to inform your trading decisions

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Daily Market Analysis

Market Summary for April 21, 2023

Indian equity markets continued their upward trajectory today, with both the Nifty and Bank Nifty indices closing in the green. The rally was led by banking, auto, and IT stocks, while pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors faced some selling pressure.

Key Observations:

  • Heavyweights from banking and IT sectors contributed significantly to today's gains
  • Market breadth remained positive with advancing stocks outnumbering declining ones
  • FIIs turned net buyers after three consecutive sessions of selling
  • Volatility index (India VIX) decreased, indicating market stability

Global Market Influence:

  • Mixed signals from US markets with NASDAQ showing strength while Dow faces resistance
  • Asian markets traded mostly higher following positive economic data from China
  • Crude oil prices stabilized after recent volatility
  • US dollar index showed weakness, supporting emerging market currencies

Market Outlook: The overall trend remains bullish for Indian markets with strong support levels established. Expect sector rotation to continue as the earnings season progresses. The Nifty has strong support at 22,000 levels, while resistance is seen around 22,250-22,400 zone.

Technical Trends

Trend Strength Analysis

Nifty Trend Strength Strong Uptrend
Bank Nifty Trend Strength Strong Uptrend
Dow Jones Trend Strength Neutral
NASDAQ Trend Strength Moderate Uptrend

Key Technical Levels

Nifty Support 1: 22,000

Nifty Support 2: 21,850

Bank Nifty Support 1: 47,000

Bank Nifty Support 2: 46,700

Nifty Resistance 1: 22,250

Nifty Resistance 2: 22,400

Bank Nifty Resistance 1: 47,500

Bank Nifty Resistance 2: 47,800

Sentiment Analysis

Market Sentiment Indicators

Fear & Greed Index 65 - Greed
Put/Call Ratio 0.92

Neutral level indicating balanced options positioning

FII/DII Activity FII Buying

FIIs net bought ₹1,245 Cr; DIIs net bought ₹856 Cr

Options Analysis

Nifty options data suggests significant call writing at 22,300 and 22,500 levels, creating strong resistance. Put writing is concentrated at 22,000 and 21,800 strikes, providing key support. The max pain currently stands at 22,100, indicating potential consolidation around current levels.

Max Pain: 22,100 PCR: 0.92 IV Percentile: 42%

Sector Analysis & Rotation

Leadership Sectors

  • Banking +1.34%
  • IT +0.95%
  • Auto +0.82%
  • Energy +0.68%

Underperforming Sectors

  • Pharma -0.48%
  • FMCG -0.23%
  • Metals +0.12%
  • Media +0.08%

Sector Rotation Analysis

The market is witnessing a rotation from defensive sectors like Pharma and FMCG towards high-beta sectors like Banking and IT. This rotation typically indicates increasing risk appetite and confidence in economic growth prospects.

Recommended Sector Allocation
Banking: Overweight IT: Overweight Auto: Overweight FMCG: Neutral Pharma: Neutral

Expert Insights

Rajesh Sharma

Rajesh Sharma

Chief Market Strategist

"The Indian markets continue to show resilience despite global headwinds. With strong domestic liquidity and improving corporate earnings, we maintain our bullish stance. The banking sector, particularly private banks, offer attractive risk-reward opportunities at current levels."

Key Recommendations:

  • Maintain overweight position in financial services
  • Selectively add quality IT stocks on dips
  • Monitor auto sector for potential breakouts
Priya Desai

Priya Desai

Technical Analysis Expert

"Technical indicators suggest a strong bullish momentum in the markets. The Nifty has formed a solid base above the 22,000 level, which should act as strong support. The RSI and MACD indicators are aligned positively across multiple timeframes, suggesting potential for further upside."

Technical Outlook:

  • Nifty may test 22,400 in the near term
  • Bank Nifty shows stronger momentum than broader market
  • Midcap and smallcap indices showing early signs of outperformance

Market Calendar

Upcoming Market Events

Date Event Importance Expected Impact
Apr 22, 2023 HDFC Bank Q4 Results High Banking sector, Nifty
Apr 24, 2023 RBI MPC Meeting Minutes High Banking, Real Estate, Broader Market
Apr 25, 2023 Reliance Industries Q4 Results High Energy, Telecom, Nifty
Apr 26, 2023 US GDP Data (Q1) Medium Global Markets, IT Sector
Apr 28, 2023 Monthly F&O Expiry Medium Increased Volatility

Performance Tracking

Track the historical performance of recommended stocks

Last updated: April 21, 2023 - 16:30 IST

Performance Summary

Total Recommendations 127 Last 3 months
Average Return +12.4% vs Nifty +8.7%
Win Rate 68% 87 profitable picks
Best Performer +36.7% Tata Motors (Feb 15, 2023)
Profitable: 87 stocks
Loss: 40 stocks
Nifty Performance

Performance by Sector

Average Return by Sector

Banking & Finance +15.2%
IT & Technology +9.8%
Auto & Ancillaries +18.6%
Energy & Power +11.4%
Pharma & Healthcare +7.5%
FMCG -2.8%
Metals & Mining +13.6%

Performance Insights

Top Performing Sector

Auto & Ancillaries have outperformed all other sectors with an average return of 18.6%. Key drivers include strong volume growth, margin expansion, and positive industry outlook.

Strong Banking Performance

Banking & Finance recommendations have delivered consistently strong returns driven by credit growth, asset quality improvement, and favorable interest rate environment.

FMCG Sector Caution

FMCG remains the only sector with negative average returns, influenced by margin pressures due to high input costs and slower volume growth in rural markets.

Sector Rotation Strategy

Based on performance data, a sector rotation strategy focusing on Auto, Banking, and Metals sectors could potentially maximize returns in the current market environment.

Recent Recommendations Performance

Stock Sector Recommendation Date Recommended Price Current Price Return Status
HDFC Bank
HDFCBANK
Banking Mar 28, 2023 ₹1,584.50 ₹1,642.85 +3.68% Profitable
Infosys
INFY
IT Apr 03, 2023 ₹1,365.80 ₹1,428.50 +4.59% Profitable
Reliance Industries
RELIANCE
Energy Mar 22, 2023 ₹2,702.15 ₹2,845.25 +5.30% Profitable
Tata Motors
TATAMOTORS
Auto Mar 15, 2023 ₹814.60 ₹892.65 +9.58% Profitable
Bharti Airtel
BHARTIARTL
Telecom Apr 05, 2023 ₹1,262.35 ₹1,235.40 -2.13% Loss
Larsen & Toubro
LT
Capital Goods Mar 30, 2023 ₹2,985.20 ₹3,110.75 +4.21% Profitable
Sun Pharmaceutical
SUNPHARMA
Pharma Apr 10, 2023 ₹1,028.75 ₹995.20 -3.26% Loss
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Performance Metrics Over Time

Strategy Performance vs. Benchmark

This chart shows the cumulative performance of our stock recommendations compared to the Nifty 50 index over time.

Performance Chart

(Our recommendations vs. Nifty 50)

Key Performance Statistics

  • Alpha (Annualized): 3.7%
  • Beta: 1.12
  • Sharpe Ratio: 1.43
  • Max Drawdown: -8.2%
  • Avg. Holding Period: 32 days

Performance by Market Cap

  • Large Cap: +10.8%
  • Mid Cap: +15.3%
  • Small Cap: +18.7%

Mid and Small cap recommendations have outperformed Large caps, reflecting the broader market trend.

Strategy Insights

  • • Technical indicators have shown 72% accuracy in predicting short-term movements
  • • Stocks with strong MACD signals combined with RSI between 40-60 performed best
  • • Fundamental filters effectively eliminated potential underperformers
  • • Sector rotation strategy added approximately 2.2% to overall performance

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