Stocks to buy today: Tata Steel, Maruti among top 6 trading ideas for 7 May 2025
Markets are expected to consolidate on Wednesday amid India-Pakistan tensions. Nifty futures closed lower at 24,415, with India VIX rising over 3%. Options data suggests a broad trading range of 23,800–24,800. Analysts recommend stocks like Tata Steel, Maruti, ICICI Bank, and United Spirits for short-term trades, while cautioning that Nifty must hold above 24,400 to regain momentum.
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The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.On Tuesday, Nifty futures closed lower by 0.56% at 24,415. India VIX , a gauge of market volatility, rose over 3% to close at 19 in the previous session.On the options front, the maximum Call Open Interest (OI) is seen at the 24,500 and 25,000 strike prices, while the maximum Put OI is at 24,400 and 24,000 strikes.Call writing was observed at the 24,400 and 24,500 levels, while Put writing was seen at 24,400 and 24,200.'Options data suggests a broader trading range between 23,800 and 24,800 zones, with an immediate range between 24,100 and 24,600,' said Chandan Taparia , Analyst–Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services 'Nifty formed a bearish candle on the daily chart on Tuesday, closing with losses of around 80 points. The index has been forming lower highs for the past two sessions,' he added.'For strength to return, the index needs to cross and sustain above the 24,400 zone, which could take it toward 24,650 and then 24,750. On the downside, support is seen at 24,200 and then at 24,050,' Taparia said.Buy | Target: Rs 150 | Stop Loss: Rs 141Buy | Target: Rs 12,950 | Stop Loss: Rs 12,360Buy | Target: Rs 2,721 | Stop Loss: Rs 2,585Buy | Target: Rs 1,485 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,400Buy | Target: Rs 1,880 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,800Buy | Target: Rs 1,620 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,555
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