Stocks in focus: These three shares are among top bets by Motilal Oswal for this week

Indian stock market: The Indian market saw another day of consolidation on Tuesday, with traders staying cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting. On Wednesday, the Fed is anticipated to announce its first rate cut since 2020.

The Nifty 50 closed the session with a 0.14% rise at 25,418 points, just 27 points shy of its all-time high of 25,445 points, which it approached during the day. Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex recorded a 0.11% gain, closing at 83,079 points, setting a new peak.

“The domestic benchmark indices opened on a positive note, in line with global cues. Nifty started the day on a flat to positive note and traded within a narrow range throughout the day. As a result, the index settled the day with a marginal positive note at 25,419.

"Technically, the index on a daily scale formed a doji candle near its all-time high, signaling some short-term hesitation. However, the fact that Nifty remained above 25,335 (the breakout level of the rounding bottom pattern) suggests underlying strength. The 21-DEMA support is currently placed near 25,060, which will act as the next major support for the index. As long as Nifty stays above 25,060, a "buy on dips" strategy is advisable, with the potential for the index to test 25,600 in the short term.

Bank Nifty started the day on a positive note but was unable to sustain higher levels, leading to consolidation within a narrow range. As a result, the index settled the day with a marginal positive note at 52,189. Technically, the index sustained above the cup-and-handle breakout level of 51,750, indicating potential strength. Therefore, the 51,700–51,750 zone will act as immediate support for Bank Nifty in the short term. If the index holds the 51,700 support, it could test levels of 52,800–53,000 in the short term," said Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP Technical and Derivatives Research at Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates Ltd.

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has recommended three stocks - JK Cement, Havells India and Hindustan Unilever - to buy this week with decent upside move.

Stocks to buy

JK Cement: Buy at ₹4,766 | Target Price: ₹5,150 | Stop Loss: ₹4,550

JK cement is trading at life time high territory and gave Cup and Handle breakout on weekly scale which is a bullish price pattern and forming higher lows from past four weeks. On daily scale the stock retested the previous zone and formed a strong bullish candle with good surge in volumes. Momentum indicator Relative Strength Index is also moving northward on weekly scale which indicates overall strength in the stock. Good buying is visible across Cement stocks which may support the ongoing up move. Thus looking at the overall chart structure we are recommending to buy the stock with keeping stop loss below 4550 levels on closing basis for a new life time high target towards 5150 zones.

Havells India: Buy at ₹1,988 | Target Price: ₹2,120 | Stop Loss: ₹1,920

The stock is trading at life time high territory and gave a consolidation breakout on weekly scale after fourteen weeks with strong bullish candle. On daily scale the structure of higher lows is intact from past few sessions and gave highest weekly close. The stock is holding well above its 20DEMA and RSI is giving Bullish crossover which indicates the momentum to pick up in coming sessions. Thus looking at the overall chart structure we are recommending to buy the stock with keeping stop loss below 1920 levels on closing basis for a new life time high target towards 2120 zones.

Hindustan Unilever: Buy at ₹2,932 | Target Price: ₹3,120 | Stop Loss: ₹2,840

Hind Unilever gave massive range breakout on monthly scale after thirty six months and formed a strong bullish candle. On daily scale as well the stock is moving higher and base of the stock is shifting higher. Good buying is visible across FMCG space and stock likely to outperform in coming sessions. It is trading above its short term moving averages and looking at the overall set up the stock is likely to hit new highs in coming sessions. Thus we are recommending to buy the stock with keeping stop loss below 2840 levels on closing basis for a new life time high target towards 3120 zones.

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