Equity benchmarks closed flat amid volatility, with the Nifty 50 advancing just 14 points on February 26. Market breadth was almost neutral, as about 1,481 shares gained compared to 1,440 shares that were under pressure on the NSE. The market is likely to consolidate further, with the previous day's low acting as support. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider:

Jay Mehta, Technical Research at JM Financial Services

Delhivery | CMP: Rs 442.35

Delhivery staged a strong rally from Rs 374 to Rs 458 in January, backed by robust volume participation. Post-rally, it entered a consolidation phase, with healthy profit booking retracing to the 50% level of the move. The price is finding support at short-term moving averages and is trading above key EMAs.

Momentum and trend indicators remain in positive territory, suggesting that further upside continuation is likely. In the latest session, it has given a breakout above the past six days of tight consolidation.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 458, Rs 472

Stop-Loss: Rs 421.2

Timken India | CMP: Rs 3,358.2

Timken India traded in a long consolidation phase from August 2025 to February 2026. On February 3, it broke out above the range with a bullish gap-up. On February 16, the price revisited and filled the gap, finding strong support in the gap zone, followed by a bullish reversal.

In Wednesday’s session, it gave a breakout above the resistance trendline, which had been in effect since September 2024. Volume has started building positively since then. The price is taking support at short-term moving averages and is trading above key EMAs. Momentum and trend indicators are bullish, indicating continuation potential. Dips toward Rs 3,220–3,255 could be looked at as buying opportunities.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 3,575, Rs 3,755

Stop-Loss: Rs 3,074

Yes Bank | CMP: Rs 21.04

Yes Bank saw a sharp correction from January 19–23, followed by sideways consolidation inside a rising channel, where short-term moving averages repeatedly capped the upside from above. It formed a bearish flag-and-pole pattern. The price is trading below key EMAs, facing strong overhead resistance.

Momentum and trend indicators confirm ongoing weakness, with volume increasing on bearish candles, validating seller participation during the breakdown. In the latest session, the price retested the breakdown zone with heavy volume activity in the last 30 minutes, indicating a potential hand change and distribution. Initiate short trades below Rs 20.7.

Strategy: Sell

Target: Rs 19.4, Rs 18.6

Stop-Loss: Rs 21.7

Aakash Shah, Research Analyst at Choice Broking

Eicher Motors | CMP: Rs 8,190

Eicher Motors has formed a strong pole-and-flag continuation pattern on the daily chart after a sharp impulsive rally toward fresh all-time highs near Rs 8,200.

The recent consolidation around Rs 7,870 indicates base formation within the ongoing uptrend and also coincides with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level, marking it as a key support zone. The price structure shows higher highs and higher lows, confirming bullish momentum.

The breakout from the flag pattern signals trend continuation. The Rs 7,870 zone acts as immediate demand and structural support, making it a logical stop-loss level. The upside projection using the 0.618 Fibonacci extension aligns near Rs 8,570, which becomes the next measured target.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 8,570

Stop-Loss: Rs 7,870

Finolex Cables | CMP: Rs 873.35

Finolex Cables has delivered a decisive breakout from a prolonged falling trendline on the daily chart, signalling a potential trend reversal. The stock had been consolidating around the 200-day EMA and has now reclaimed it with strong bullish price action and expanding volumes.

The breakout above the Rs 838 zone confirms strength and shifts the short-term structure to bullish. Moving averages are gradually aligning upward, supporting momentum expansion.

The Rs 838 level, coinciding with the 200-day EMA and the breakout retest zone, acts as immediate structural support and stop-loss. As long as the price holds above this support level, the bullish continuation structure remains valid and favours further upside toward the Rs 940 resistance target.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 940

Stop-Loss: Rs 838

Netweb Technologies India | CMP: Rs 3,697.6

Netweb Technologies has delivered a decisive breakout from its falling trendline on the daily chart, confirming a shift toward bullish momentum.

The stock, which was consolidating around the Rs 3,500 level, has now converted this zone into a strong structural demand area and a logical stop-loss level for the ongoing setup. Price action continues to maintain a higher high–higher low formation, indicating sustained trend strength.

The breakout is supported by improving momentum and sustained trading above key moving averages. As long as the price holds above Rs 3,500, the bullish structure remains intact, with upside potential projected toward the Rs 4,100 resistance zone.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 4,100

Stop-Loss: Rs 3,500

Om Mehra, Technical Research Analyst at Samco Securities

IndusInd Bank | CMP: Rs 964.60

IndusInd Bank has delivered a decisive breakout above the Rs 940–950 resistance zone, which had capped prices for several months. The stock is now trading near the upper end of the recent range and has sustained well above the 20-day moving average placed near Rs 925, indicating strengthening momentum.

The breakout candle was supported by strong volumes, reflecting solid participation. The Supertrend remains positive, offering a comfortable cushion against declines. The RSI is placed near 67 and is trending upward, suggesting improving strength. The MACD remains in positive territory with widening histogram bars, supporting continuation of the move.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 1,030

Stop-Loss: Rs 920

Lupin | CMP: Rs 2,323.2

Lupin has delivered a decisive breakout above the Rs 2,280 resistance zone, completing a long rounding base formation visible on the daily chart.

The stock had been consolidating for several months before gradually forming higher lows, and the recent move confirms continuation of the emerging uptrend. The breakout has been supported by improved participation, indicating sustained buying interest rather than a temporary spike.

The stock is trading near recent highs and remains comfortably above the rising trend curve, reflecting strength. The RSI is placed near 72 and holding firm. The MACD remains in positive territory with expanding histogram bars, supporting further upside continuation.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 2,450

Stop-Loss: Rs 2,260

M&M Financial Services | CMP: Rs 386.65

The stock of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services has been consolidating in a tight range over the past few sessions and is now attempting to extend higher. The stock has formed a short-term base near Rs 370–375.

The recent recovery has been supported by consistent volumes, reflecting active participation at current levels. The RSI is placed near 56 and is gradually edging higher, suggesting improving momentum without entering an overheated zone.

The MACD has flattened after a crossover and is attempting to turn positive, supporting near-term continuation. As long as the stock sustains a closing price above Rs 370, the short-term setup remains bullish for the next few sessions.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 410

Stop-Loss: Rs 372