Motilal Oswal Analyst Ruchit Jain Recommends ABB India, Astral as Buys

Market Update: Indian Indices Decline Amid Global Uncertainty

Key Statistics:

• Nifty 50: Down 0.7% to 24,087 as of 10:40 IST
• BSE Sensex: Down 0.8% to 77,556.77

The Indian stock market witnessed a decline on Wednesday, following a rebound in the previous day, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Investors remain uncertain about the impact on inflation and economic growth, with oil prices fluctuating.

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Market Analysis:

Market analysts attribute investor sentiment to global factors, particularly changes in crude oil prices and events in the Middle East. The recent airstrikes on Iran and the US President's comments on the conflict have contributed to market volatility.

Oil Prices and Market Impact:

Oil prices experienced a brief decline after the International Energy Agency suggested a record release of oil reserves to stabilize crude prices. This led to a recovery in the Nifty 50 and Sensex, which finished close to one-year lows. Since the beginning of the Iran war, both benchmarks have seen a loss of approximately 5%.

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Market Outlook:

According to Ruchit Jain, Head - Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, the market has witnessed a pullback move due to the cool-off in crude oil prices. However, the index has not yet negated the lower top lower bottom structure, and the near-term pullback should continue if the Nifty 50 holds above 24,200 zones.

Stock Recommendations:

• Buy ABB India Ltd: CMP at ₹6,260; SL at ₹6,030; Tgt at ₹6,730
• Buy Astral Ltd: CMP at ₹1,700; SL at ₹1,625; Tgt at ₹1,840