Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kotak Securities Recommends 3 Stocks for Short-Term Gains
The Indian stock market, represented by the Nifty 50 index, has been experiencing a downward trend, falling below its crucial support levels.
Amol Athawale, a technical analyst from Kotak Securities, suggests that the market could continue to weaken and potentially drop to 23,750–23,700.
However, if the market moves above 24,100, it could rebound to 24,200–24,250.
Athawale recommends buying three stocks for short-term gains: Mahindra and Mahindra, Marico, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise.
Each stock has specific target prices and stop-loss levels based on technical analysis.
The Nifty 50 index opened lower at 23,905 on 23 July and hit an intraday low of 23,876.
Amol Athawale recommends buying Mahindra and Mahindra, Marico, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise for short-term gains.
Mahindra and Mahindra is consolidating within a symmetrical triangle pattern, with a target price of ₹3,390 and a stop loss of ₹3,060.
Marico is showing a bullish continuation pattern, with a target price of ₹920 and a stop loss of ₹830.
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise is in a rising channel formation, with a target price of ₹9,550 and a stop loss of ₹8,600.
- Who
- Amol Athawale, VP - Technical Research at Kotak Securities
- What
- Recommended three stocks for short-term gains: Mahindra and Mahindra, Marico, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
- When
- 23 July
- Where
- Indian stock market
- Why
- Based on technical analysis and market trends
Bullish Outlook
Bearish Outlook
Market Sentiment
Bullish Outlook
If the market moves above 24,100, sentiment could improve, and it may rebound to 24,200–24,250.
Bearish Outlook
As long as the index trades below 24,100, weak sentiment may persist, and the correction could extend towards the 50-day SMA, or 23,850.
- Nifty 50 Opening
- 23,905
- Nifty 50 Previous Close
- 23,996
- Nifty 50 Intraday Low
- 23,876
- Mahindra and Mahindra Previous Close
- ₹ 3,175.30
- Mahindra and Mahindra Target Price
- ₹ 3,390
- Mahindra and Mahindra Stop Loss
- ₹ 3,060
- Marico Previous Close
- ₹ 862.65
- Marico Target Price
- ₹ 920
- Marico Stop Loss
- ₹ 830
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Previous Close
- ₹ 8,938
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Target Price
- ₹ 9,550
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Stop Loss
- ₹ 8,600