Looking for stock tips? Dharmesh Shah from ICICI Securities suggests buying Bank of Baroda and NALCO tomorrow for solid gains. Let’s break down what happened in the market today and how you can plan your next moves.

Stock Market Recap

Today’s market update: Keep an eye on the Nifty 50 and Sensex! After a shaky start, both indexes closed higher. The Nifty 50 went up by 104 points (0.42%) to end at 24,854.05, and Sensex increased by 218.14 points (0.27%) to finish at 81,224.75.

Even though Friday saw gains, the market has been on a losing streak for three weeks due to weak company earnings and foreign investors pulling out of Indian stocks.

Vinod Nair from Geojit Financial Services said the market bounced back due to selective buying in financials, auto, and metal stocks. Positive results from private banks and better-than-expected GDP growth from China also helped lift the mood. Additionally, rate-sensitive stocks saw gains after the European Central Bank cut rates.

Key Indicators to Watch

Next week, look out for big economic reports like India’s Manufacturing and Services PMIs for October and the RBI’s meeting minutes. In the US, jobless claims and other important data will also play a role in how the markets move.

Dharmesh Shah’s Stock Market Outlook

Dharmesh Shah, Vice President at ICICI Securities, shared his insights:

  • The Nifty 50 managed to hold a key support level at 24,700, and could soon aim for the next target of 25,200, which may lead to a rally towards 25,500 in the coming weeks.
  • He explained that the recent 7% market correction is healthy and offers a great opportunity to buy strong large-cap stocks, as they are now closer to their long-term averages.

Shah also mentioned that Banking stocks have shown strength, especially Bank Nifty, which could give a boost to the Nifty 50. He also pointed out that crude oil prices have dropped, which could help certain sectors like automobile and metals.

Stocks to Buy This Week

  • Bank of Baroda: Buy between ₹243-248. Target: ₹265. Stop loss: ₹235.
  • NALCO (National Aluminium Company Ltd.): Buy between ₹226-232. Target: ₹248. Stop loss: ₹219.

Conclusion

If you’re looking to invest in the stock market, this week could be a good time to look into Bank of Baroda and NALCO. The market may have faced a tough few weeks, but experts are seeing opportunities for a recovery. Keep an eye on key economic data and be ready for the next market move!