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Wednesday, January 02, 2002 
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

A mixed trend is likely


Deepak Singh Tanwar

A large number of counters showed a sharp dip from their respective highs on Tuesday. As a result, the index lost 12 points whereas the fall from the peak was nearly 60 points. Counters like Satyam Comp, NIIT, Mastek, HFCL, and Global Tele dipped sharply.


Infosys which started the day on a strong note closed in negative territory. The trading volume on both the exchanges was significantly higher. For immediate future, the index is likely to show mixed trend. A minor base is likely at around 3200 points whereas the level of 3100 points becomes an important support. Infosys meanwhile lost nearly 7 per cent from its intra-day high.

A mixed trend is expected. The level of Rs 3950 may act as a minor support. Digital Global also dipped but the medium term position yet to turn negative. Satyam Computers also witnessed a decline, and is likely to get a support at around Rs 220. The performance of Wipro was relatively better. The outlook for the counter will improve smartly above Rs 1670. A support is expected at around Rs 1540. HCL Techno, meanwhile, showed a marginal gain and a positive move is not ruled out. Global Tele and HFCL were first to show weakness. The fall may slowdown on these counters.

Other stocks like Zee Tele, NIIT, SSI, and Hughes Soft also witnessed selling pressure but the fall is likely to slowdown.

So is the case with counters like Polaris, Aftek Infosys and Mastek.
A positive move is not ruled out on these counters. Among the old economy, Reliance managed to remain firm and the uptrend may gather momentum above Rs 316. RPL, however, is expected to witness selling pressure at higher levels.

SBI, ITC, Telco and Bhel continue to show a steady improvement. The cement stocks also witnessed a negative trend but a sharp fall from the current level is not expected.

A consolidation is likely around the current levels. ACC appears to be the strongest of the lot. Ranbaxy, Dr Reddy’s Labs and Cipla may also show a firm trend in the near future. Overall, buying should be done in small lots as the process of consolidation may keep market volatile in the short run.

(The analyst holds a long position in Reliance, and Telco)

 

 
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