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Indian markets are expected to trade lower on Monday due to mixed global cues. Nifty formed a bullish candle, indicating short-term recovery. It must stay above 22,450 for gains. Stocks recommended for traders with short-term horizon include Adani Ports, DLF, SRF, Bajaj Auto, Manappuram Finance, Berger Paints, Axis Bank, Godrej CP.

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The Indian market is expected to trade lower on Friday, following muted global cues. Nifty futures closed positively with gains of 0.80%. Options data suggests a trading range between 22,000 to 23,000 levels. Analysts provide stock recommendations for short-term traders, including Axis Bank, Jindal Steel, and Tata Steel, highlighting key targets and stop losses.

The 25% tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday along with fresh levies on Chinese imports. In his address to the US Congress, President Donald Trump said that reciprocal tariffs will take effect from April 2 on countries like India, South Korea, the EU, China and others.

The shifting of Nifty expiries to Mondays from Thursdays is going to set back algorithmic traders by at least two months, which will directly impact the functioning of prop desks. "Recalibrating models for Monday expiry will be difficult for algo traders," said Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal Financial Services. "It may take two to three months for algo models to recalibrate, assess investor behaviour and collect enough data to get back in the game."

Indian market to trade higher on Wednesday, influenced by positive global trends. Nifty formed a bullish candle but showed lower lows in the last four sessions, indicating shifting resistance. Experts recommend specific stock buys with designated target prices and stop losses for short-term trading.

Domestic markets expected flat open; analysts suggest buying quality stocks, while global sentiment and resistance levels impact trading.

The Indian market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, following weak global cues. The Nifty futures closed with slight losses, and options data suggests a broader trading range between 21,700 and 22,700 zones. Experts recommend stocks like BEL, JSW Energy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and TCS for short-term trading, with specific buy/sell targets and stop-loss levels.

Domestic markets expected to open flat with positive bias despite global uncertainties, analysts predict pullback rally.

“Certain index heavyweights are bucking the trend in which HDFC Bank stock has a positive structure where the stocks is holding above its support of 200 DEMA. Traders can buy for a target of Rs 1830 in the next 3-4 weeks,” Ruchit Jayantilal Jain, VP, Head – Equity Technical Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, said.

India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) introduced the Nifty India Internet & E-Commerce Index, tracking 21 top online businesses.

NSE Indices has launched the ‘Nifty India Internet & Ecommerce Index' to track the performance of companies that largely conduct business through online platforms.

Equity markets will take cues from the US tariff related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors this week, analysts said.

Equity markets will take cues from the US tariff-related developments, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors this week, analysts said. Markets may face volatile trends going ahead as investor sentiment continues to remain weak due to escalating trade tariff concerns and foreign fund outflows, experts noted. In February alone, the NSE Nifty tanked 1,383.7 points or 5.88%. The BSE Sensex lost 4,302.47 points or 5.55% last month.

The Indian market is expected to consolidate on Tuesday due to mixed global cues. Nifty futures closed lower, and options data suggests a trading range between 22,000 to 23,000. Experts recommend stocks for short-term traders, with buy recommendations for Cholamandalam Investment, Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Cards, and Amber Enterprises, while advising sell positions on Infosys, Grasim Industries, and Tech Mahindra.

The Nifty futures closed lower on Friday, registering a loss of 0.62% at 22,799 levels. Meanwhile, the India VIX declined by over 1%, closing at 14.53 in the previous session.

Global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and news flow on tariffs are expected to influence movement in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Equity markets would remain closed on Wednesday for 'Mahashivratri'.

Equity markets closed for Mahashivratri; analysts predict cautious mood, influenced by global trends, tariffs, and key indicators.

The potential inclusion of shares of Zomato Ltd. and Jio Financial Services Ltd. in the upcoming Nifty rejig could bring nearly $1 billion into the domestic stock market, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. There is high probability that the National Stock exchange might announce index changes on Friday, with the adjustment taking effect March 27, 2025, the domestic brokerage said. The changes will be effective from March 31.