Stock Market Today: Nifty 50 Trade Setup, Global Market Cues & 8 Stocks to Buy or Sell on February 18

Stock Market Today: Nifty 50 Trade Setup, Global Market Cues & 8 Stocks to Buy or Sell on February 18

Nifty 50 Outlook: Will the Pullback Sustain?

The Nifty 50 index ended its eight-session losing run, rising 0.13% to 22,959.50 on Monday. The S&P BSE Sensex also rose 0.08% to 75,996.86, while Bank Nifty rose 0.32% to 49,258.90.

 

As per market experts, as long as Nifty 50 stays above 22,800, the pullback formation will go on. The index may advance to 23,000 and then to 23,075. But if Nifty declines below 22,800, market sentiment might deteriorate, pulling the index down to 22,725–22,650, believes Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research, Kotak Securities.

 

For Bank Nifty, major resistance is at 49,315 (21-DSMA). If the index stays above this, it can head towards 49,650–49,750. But solid support is at 48,500, Asit C. Mehta suggests.

 

Global Market Trends

Global factors continue to be important for the direction of the market. Analysts observe that:

Modest Q3 FY25 earnings growth and sustained FII selling may cap a strong bounce back.

A depreciating rupee and expanding trade deficit further heighten investor anxiety.

However, easing US trade uncertainties and early signs of recovery in discretionary spending may support a rebound, says Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.


Top 8 Stock Picks for Today


Sumeet Bagadia's Recommendations (Choice Broking):

1. Vishnu Chemicals Ltd – Buy at ₹474.45 | Target: ₹510 | Stop Loss: ₹460

Strong bullish momentum with a recent uptrend from support levels. The stock has been seeing consistent buying interest.

 

2. Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd – Buy at ₹480.65 | Target: ₹515 | Stop Loss: ₹465

On a solid uptrend with steady higher highs and volume support, nearing an all-time high of ₹525.


Ganesh Dongre's Stock Picks (Anand Rathi):

3. Bajaj Finance Ltd – Buy at ₹8,427 | Target: ₹8,600 | Stop Loss: ₹8,250

A bullish reversal pattern indicates potential upside, with major support at ₹8,250.

 

4 IndusInd Bank Ltd – Buy at ₹1,048 | Target: ₹1,070 | Stop Loss: ₹1,028

Good support at ₹1,028 with a bullish price action setup.

 

5 CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd – Buy at ₹583 | Target: ₹610 | Stop Loss: ₹565

Bullish reversal with potential move towards ₹610 in the short term.

 

Shiju Koothupalakkal's Recommendations (Prabhudas Lilladher):

6 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd – Buy at ₹12,760 | Target: ₹13,200 | Stop Loss: ₹12,500

Trend reversal in the positive direction with RSI showing strength. The daily chart is witnessing higher bottom formations.


7 Havells India Ltd – Buy at ₹1,532 | Target: ₹1,605 | Stop Loss: ₹1,500

Stock is close to the bottom of a falling channel, reflecting a reversal with a bettering trend.

 

8. Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd – Buy at ₹2,110 | Target: ₹2,220 | Stop Loss: ₹2,070

Creating higher lows and displaying positive reversal signals.

 

Final Thoughts

Although Nifty 50 has displayed signs of improvement, global market sentiment, FII movement, and important support levels will decide the next direction. Traders need to monitor 22,800 as an important support level, while the movement of Bank Nifty above 49,315 may indicate a further increase. 

Disclaimer: The following stock tips are by analysts and are not the views of this publication. Please seek advice from a certified financial advisor before investing.


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