13th February 2025 Pre-Market Analysis

Introduction

This report provides an overview of the recent market performance, key economic indicators, and notable stocks in both bullish and bearish situations as of February 13th, 2025.

Key Points

1. Market News

• • • GIFT Nifty trading slightly higher, indicating a positive to flat start.
    • Indian markets closed lower for the 6th consecutive day.
    • Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Eicher Motors Ltd. were the biggest losers.
    • Asian markets trading higher in early trade.
    • S&P 500 ended lower due to hotter-than-expected US inflation.
    • CVS Health & Gilead Sciences rallied after positive quarterly reports.
    • US bond yields: 10-year at 4.61%, 2-year at 4.34%.
    • US Dollar stayed near a 1-week high against the yen.
    • Euro gained on potential talks with Russia.
    • Asian currencies mixed:
      • Thai Baht, South Korean Won, and Singapore Dollar gained.
      • Japanese Yen, Taiwan Dollar, and Philippine Peso declined.
    • Oil prices dropped after Trump and Putin agreed to talks.
    • Gold held steady near a record high due to haven demand.
    • Indian Rupee weakened by 6 paise, closing at 86.89 vs USD.

2. Technical Analysis

Nifty-50

• Formed a Long Legged Doji candlestick pattern, signaling indecision.
• Key Support Levels: 23,128 | 23,210 | 23,342
• Key Resistance Levels: 22,864 | 22,782 | 22,650

Bank Nifty

• Recovered 745 points from the day’s low, but still in a negative trend.
• Defended the midline of Bollinger Bands, showing a slight positive sign.
• Key Support Levels: 49,675 | 49,904 | 50,273
• Key Resistance Levels: 48,936 | 48,707 | 48,337

3. Key Bullish Stocks to Watch

• Kotak Mahindra Bank – RBI lifted supervisory restrictions.
• ICICI Bank – Potential ICICI Prudential AMC listing.
• Reliance – New energy R&D initiative in Singapore.
• Bharat Forge – Partnership for UAV and weapon system development.
• Tata Power – MoU with ONGC for Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Vakrangee – RBI extended White Label ATM authorization.
• NTPC Green Energy – Acquired Ayana Renewable Power (₹19,500 Cr JV with ONGC).
• RITES – MoU for IT solutions in consultancy.
• RailTel – Secured work orders worth ₹123.13 Cr (BEPC) & ₹14.71 Cr (AAI Chennai).
• Medi Assist Healthcare Services – 1.56% stake acquired by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.
• Kisan Mouldings – Additional 0.5% stake acquired by Apollo Pipes.
• Nazara Technologies – 4.47 lakh shares acquired by Ashika Credit Capital.
• Paisalo Digital – Promoter Equilibrated Venture Cflow bought 3.1 Cr shares.

Key Bearish Stocks to Watch

• Apollo Micro Systems – Promoter pledged 69.52 lakh shares.
• IIFL Finance – Standalone Q3 profit fell 88% (₹16 Cr), NII down 13% (₹310 Cr).

4. Sector-Wise Analysis & Volume Shockers

• Top 5 Sectors in NSE (Last Week Performance – Positive Only)
• Top 5 Stocks from Nifty Next 50 (Volume 1.5x More Than Last Week’s Avg.)
  • POWER FINANCE
  • PHOENIXLTD
  • BSE
  • SBICARD
  • POLICYBZR
  • ASHOKLEY

5. Long Build Up Stocks (Top 5 Stocks Based on OI Change %)

• KEI (+31.50%)
• PRESTIGE (+20.00%)
• ESCORTS (+12.10%)
• GLENMARK (+11.40%)
• GUJGASLTD (+8.40%)

Short Build Up Stocks (Top 5 Stocks Based on OI Change %)

• NIL (+18.80%)
• ZOMATO (+12.60%)
• JIO FINANCIAL (+12.40%)
• IRFC (+11.80%)
• SAMVARDHANA MOT (+9.80%)

6. Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) & Domestic Institutional Investors (DII)

• FIIs: Net sellers (₹-4,969.30 Cr on Feb 12, 2025)
• DIIs: Net buyers (₹5,929.24 Cr on Feb 12, 2025)

7. Breakout Pulse Stocks (Nifty 500 – Minor Uptrend 2-5%)

• BAJAJHLDNG – ₹11,877 (+3.16%)

Conclusion

The market is set for a cautious start with mixed signals from international markets and local economic indicators. Investors should continue to monitor key stocks and market indices for potential movements in both bullish and bearish directions, keeping an eye on upcoming economic data and geopolitical events.