The market remained directionless in trade for another session and closed flat with a positive bias on October 10, indicating that it may be waiting for a trigger to break out. The breadth remained positive, with about 1,344 shares advancing against 1,149 shares declining on the NSE. The market is expected to be volatile and rangebound in the upcoming sessions, supported by an upward-sloping trendline. Below are some trading ideas for the near term:

Amol Athawale, VP-Technical Research at Kotak Securities

Hindalco Industries | CMP: Rs 730

After the recent sell-off in Hindalco Industries from higher levels, the downward momentum has stopped. On the daily charts, the stock has found support and reversed its trend from an important retracement zone. The chart formation and the technical indicator RSI (Relative Strength Index) suggest further bullish movement from the current levels in the coming horizon.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 780

Stop-Loss: Rs 700

Tata Motors | CMP: Rs 928.5

On a daily timeframe, Tata Motors has been in a downtrend; therefore, it is currently in oversold territory and near its demand area. The texture of the chart formation and the technical indicator RSI indicate that the stock is likely to rebound for a new leg of the uptrend from its demand zone.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 995

Stop-Loss: Rs 895

Star Health and Allied Insurance | CMP: Rs 566.3

After a short-term price correction, Star Health is near its multiple support zone. The decent volume activity in this support zone indicates that the downside is restricted. Therefore, the stock is expected to rebound and witness bullish momentum from the current levels, providing a favorable risk-to-reward perspective.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 600

Stop-Loss: Rs 545

Mandar Bhojane, Equity Research Analyst at Choice Broking

Gujarat Alkalies has recently broken out of and retested a symmetrical triangle pattern, accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume. This suggests potential bullish momentum for the stock. If the price sustains above the Rs 870 level, it could target short-term levels of Rs 1,200 and Rs 1,300. On the downside, immediate support is at Rs 800, presenting a potential buying opportunity on dips. The RSI is currently at 60 and trending upward, indicating increasing buying momentum. To manage risk effectively, a stop-loss (SL) at Rs 775 is advisable to protect against unexpected market reversals.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 1,200, Rs 1,300

Stop-Loss: Rs 775

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers | CMP: Rs 182.66

RCF has recently broken out of a falling trendline on the daily chart, accompanied by a significant increase in trading volume. This breakout indicates a bullish reversal trend. If the price manages to close above Rs 185, it could potentially reach short-term targets of Rs 210 and Rs 220. On the downside, immediate support is at Rs 170, which could offer buying opportunities on dips. The RSI currently stands at 48.6 and is trending upward, signaling growing buying momentum. To manage risk effectively, a stop-loss at Rs 165 is recommended to protect against any unexpected market reversals.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 210, Rs 220

Stop-Loss: Rs 165

Ingersoll Rand (India) | CMP: Rs 4,401

Ingersoll Rand has broken out of a descending triangle pattern on the daily chart, supported by a notable increase in trading volume. This breakout suggests a potential bullish reversal. If the stock manages to close above the Rs 4,440 level, it could target short-term levels of Rs 4,800 and Rs 5,000. On the downside, immediate support is seen at Rs 4,250, which may offer buying opportunities on dips. The RSI is currently at 66.25 and trending upward, indicating growing buying momentum. To manage risk effectively, a stop-loss at Rs 4,100 is recommended to protect against unexpected market reversals.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 4,800, Rs 5,000

Stop-Loss: Rs 4,100

Chandan Taparia, Head - Equity Derivatives & Technicals, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Oberoi Realty | CMP: Rs 1,879

Oberoi Realty has taken support near the 100 DEMA (Daily Exponential Moving Average) and negated the lower highs-lower lows formation of the past six sessions. It has formed a bullish candle on the daily scale, and the stochastics have bounced from oversold levels, indicating bullish momentum.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 1,975

Stop-Loss: Rs 1,830

Kotak Mahindra Bank | CMP: Rs 1,876

Kotak Mahindra Bank has taken trendline support on the daily chart and inched higher. It has formed a strong bullish candle on the daily scale. The rate of change indicator has turned up from its bottom to support the bullish trend.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 1,950

Stop-Loss: Rs 1,840

Samvardhana Motherson International | CMP: Rs 210

Samvardhana Motherson International has retested the breakout on the weekly chart and moved upwards. It is in an overall uptrend and holding gains at higher zones. The momentum indicator RSI is positively placed, which may support the ongoing uptrend.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 225

Stop-Loss: Rs 203

Kunal Kamble, Senior Technical Research Analyst at Bonanza

Tata Chemicals | CMP: Rs 1,151

Tata Chemicals has completed a corrective ABCDE pattern and has started an impulsive first wave, indicating a change in trend. The price has closed above the falling trendline, signaling a breakout, with increased volume showing strong buyer interest. Additionally, the RSI has broken through a long-term resistance, further supporting the price action. The Directional Movement Indicator (DMI) is also signaling an uptrend, with DI (Directional Indicator) trading above DI-, and the ADX (Average Directional Index) trading above DI-, confirming strength in the upward move. Based on this technical setup, a long position can be considered, with a stop-loss at Rs 1,050.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 1,310, Rs 1,430

Stop-Loss: Rs 1,050

CG Power Industrial Solutions | CMP: Rs 842

CG Power has given a breakout from a rounding pattern at a higher level, indicating an uptrend. The increase in volume suggests strong buyer interest. The price currently trades above both the Fast (50) and Slow (100) EMAs, confirming the uptrend. The momentum indicator is moving upward, supporting the price action. The DMI also signals an uptrend, with DI trading above DI-, while the ADX trading above DI- indicates strength in the upward move. Based on this technical setup, a long position can be considered, with a stop-loss at Rs 775.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 950, Rs 1,050

Stop-Loss: Rs 775

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | CMP: Rs 4,428.4

Mazdock Dock has given a breakout of a falling trendline, indicating a potential shift in trend. The increased volume during the breakout suggests strong buyer interest. The price currently trades above both the Fast (50) and Slow (100) EMAs, signaling an uptrend. Additionally, the momentum indicator RSI has broken out of its falling trendline, reinforcing the price action. Based on this technical setup, a buying position can be considered if the stock remains above Rs 4,050.

Strategy: Buy

Target: Rs 4,950, Rs 5,170

Stop-Loss: Rs 4,050