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Weekly Picks 21st August 2023

Written by - Fisdom Research

August 20, 2023 6 minutes

1. India Cements Ltd

CounterINDIACEM LTP 237.1
CallBuy on dip
Target 1268
Target 2285
Stop Loss218
Time Horizon4-5 weeks
NotesBuy-on-dip towards 232 & 222

India cements Ltd was founded in the year 1946 by two men, Shri S N N Sankaralinga Iyer and Sri T S Narayanaswami. They had the vision to inspire dreams for an industrial India, the ability to translate those dreams into reality and the ability to build enduring relationships and the future.
Sri T S Narayanaswami, the banker turned industrialist, was the catalyst who saw the project cross through numerous hurdles and emerge as a viable and marketable proposition.

Previous Close241.0TTM EPS0
52 Week High298.9TTM PE
52 Week Low167.2P/B1.3
Sector PE45.4Mkt Cap (Rs. Cr.)7,343

(Source: Moneycontrol, BSE, Fisdom Research)

Technical Outlook

(Source: Fisdom Research)

  • The counter has bounced back from lows of 211 to highs of 260 before retracing back to 233 levels in last seven sessions.
  • The counter has immediate crucial and decent support at around 230 & 218 levels which can be looked for fresh trading long bets.
  • The counter holding above 245 can attempt higher towards 260/ 268 & major 285/300 levels gradually in weeks to come.

Open Interest

  • In the analysis of the Option Chain for the August series, the highest Call Option buildup is seen at the 240 Strike Rate, while significant Put Option buildup is observed at the 220 and 240 Strike Rates, which can be considered as immediate support levels.
  • Based on the Option Chain analysis, consider a buy-on-dip approach for this counter in the upcoming days, with the anticipation of witnessing higher levels in the weeks ahead.

F&O Strategy

ScripINDIACEM 237.1
RiskModerate
Ratio1:1
BiasHolding above 218 – “Range to up”
Max Reward Expected₹29,000
Max Risk Expected₹ 0
ActionScripLot SizeIPLTP
BUYINDIACEM AUG 240 CE290055
SELLINDIACEM AUG 250 CE58002.52.5
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2. Bharat Forge Ltd

CounterBHARATFORGE LTP 969.5
CallBuy on dip
Target 11,020
Target 21,060
Stop Loss920
Time Horizon3-4 weeks
NotesBuy-On-Dip towards 960 & 940

Bharat Forge manufactures an extensive array of critical and safety components for several sectors including Automobiles (across Commercial & Passenger Vehicle), Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Locomotives, Marine, Energy (across renewable and non-renewable sources), Construction, Mining and General Engineering.

Previous Close956.2TTM EPS15.1
52 Week High983.5TTM PE64.3
52 Week Low677.4P/B6.7
Sector PE43.5Mkt Cap (Rs. Cr.)45,197

(Source: Moneycontrol, BSE, Fisdom Research)

Technical Outlook

(Source: Fisdom Research)

  • From a technical perspective, the counter broke out to reach new highs in the last week of July, going beyond the 900 level.
  • As long as it stays above the support range of 900 to 880, the overall trend remains “Range to Up” in the short to medium term.
  • Looking at higher levels, according to the “Harmonic Price” analysis, potential targets in the coming months could be around 1060 to 1100, with the first significant stop in this range.

Open Interest

  • Looking at the August Option Chain, we can see the highest Call Option buildup at the 1000 and 980 Strike Rates. On the other hand, significant Put Option buildup is seen at the 900 and 920 levels on the lower end.
  • Traders can consider hedged long option strategies in this situation.

F&O Strategy

ScripBHARATFORGE LTP 969.5
RiskModerate
Ratio1:1
BiasHolding above 920 – “Range to up”
Max Reward Expected₹ 34,650
Max Risk Expected₹ 15,350
ActionScripQTYIPLTP
BUYBHARATFORGE AUG 970 CE100020.7520.75
SELLBHARATFORGE AUG 1020 CE10005.45.4
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