Jay Thakkar of Sharekhan, has identified two stock selections for today — Reliance Industries and ICICI Prudential Life.
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Jay Thakkar has a bullish outlook on Reliance Industries, one of India's conglomerate giants. He believes the stock is poised for a significant rebound, citing the formation of a compelling technical pattern—a falling wedge.
Thakkar's buy recommendation on Reliance Industries is for a target price range of Rs 2,425 to 2,450. As of now, the stock is trading below these levels, making it an attractive entry point. To manage risk, Thakkar advises setting a stoploss below Rs 2,330.
It's worth noting that the stock has experienced a decline of over 5 percent in the last month.
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Thakkar's second pick for the day is ICICI Prudential Life, a leading player in the insurance sector. According him, ICICI Prudential Life has broken out above the crucial resistance level of Rs 580 in recent days.
Thakkar also points to the weekly chart, suggesting that ICICI Prudential Life has initiated its fifth wave on the upside. While acknowledging the replacement of the previous gains, Thakkar's buy recommendation for ICICI Prudential Life comes with a target range of Rs 590 to 600.
To safeguard against unexpected market movements, Thakkar advises setting a stoploss level at Rs 560 on an immediate basis. ICICI Prudential Life has already demonstrated its strength by posting gains of more than 6 percent in the past month.
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