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Nifty, Bank Nifty, Tata Steel, IDFC & Hind Unilever

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Devangshu Datta New Delhi

NIFTY
Current: 5,315 (futures: 5,355)
Target: NA
A big session could push the index till 5,400 or down till 5,225. Stop-loss short positions at 5,360 and stop-loss long positions at 5,265. The September option series hasn't yet settled down but a stragle of long 5,200p (46) and 5,400c (56) could be profitable if you can hold for five sessions.

BANK NIFTY
Current: 10,085 (futures: 10,158)
Target: 10,275
The financial index might move till 10,275-10,325 or it could drop again till the 10,025-10,050 levels. Keep a stop at 10,050 and go long. Add to the position between 10,175 and 10,200. Book profits above 10,275.

 

TATA STEEL
Current price: Rs 366
Target price: Rs 356
If the downtrend continues, the next support is at Rs 352-355. Keep a stop at Rs 373 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 361 and Rs 364. Book profits below Rs 356.

IDFC
Current price: Rs 138.5
Target price: Rs 143
The stock bounced on short-covering. It could run up till Rs 143-144 if the momentum lasts. Keep a stop at Rs 137 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 140 and Rs 141.5. Book profits above Rs 143.

HIND UNILEVER
Current price: Rs 529
Target price: Rs 540
The stock jumped on large volumes and closed at new highs after a peak at Rs 550. It's likely to test the Rs 540-plus levels again. Keep a stop at Rs 520 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 532 and Rs 536. Book profits above Rs 540.


The target price and projected movements given above are in terms of the next one trading session, unless otherwise stated

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First Published: Aug 31 2012 | 12:29 AM IST

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