3:55 PM - It was a good day for the Indian market, as compared to the Asian. It started flat, but gained strength by noon to end close to the day's highs. Sensex closed at 15,696, up 301 points from the previous close. Nifty shut shop at 4653, up 80 points. CNX Midcap index gained 2.2% and BSE Smallcap index, 1.5%. Banking and realty stocks saw a good run up, thanks to short covering. Top Sensex gainers include Maruti, ONGC and HDFC, while losers are Satyam Computer, Reliance Communications and Bharti Airtel, among others.

3:50 PM - The Sensex may be rangebound between 14,700 and 16,200 now, says Ambareesh Baliga of Karvy Stock Broking, on CNBC-TV18. And the Nifty may be rangebound between 4450 and 4800, he adds.

3:47 PM - If Divis Labs can stay above Rs 1,575, then its next target will be Rs 1,700, says Srikanth Chauhan, technical anlayst, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is at Rs 1,590, up 5.5% on the BSE.

3:44 PM - Reliance Power can be a good buy at Rs 170 for a short term target of Rs 210-215, says Srikanth Chauhan, technical anlayst, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is at Rs 189.15, up 2.4% on the BSE.

3:41 PM - Sasken Communications is a hold at current levels, as it has another 10-15% upside in the short term, says Rahul Mohindar, technical analyst, on CNBC-TV18. The stock is at Rs 158.90, up 13.9% on the BSE.

3:38 PM - In the power space, NTPC can be a good buy at Rs 125, says Srikanth Chauhan, technical anlayst, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is at Rs 167.90, up 1.1% on the BSE.

3:33 PM - The start of the day was flattish, but the market ended close to the day's high, led by banking and realty stocks. Sensex ended at 15,730, up 334 points (provisional) from the previous close. Nifty shut shop above 4650, at 4662, up 90 points (provisional).

3:28 PM - One can look at sugar stocks now, says Ambareesh Baliga of Karvy Stock Broking, on CNBC-TV18. Balrampur Chini can fall to Rs 78-80, he says. But on the upside, it can go up to Rs 120-130 in 4-6 months, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 89.65, up 4.1% on the BSE.

3:25 PM - Short Reliance Industries in the range of Rs 2,330-2,430, says Anil Maghnani, technical analyst, as market closing strategy, on CNBC-TV18.

3:20 PM - Hold on Nifty futures with a stoploss of 4600, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analyst, as market closing strategy, on CNBC-TV18.

3:15 PM - Hold Nifty longs with a stoploss of 4630, says Anil Maghnani, technical analyst, as market closing strategy, on CNBC-TV18. Next resistance for the Nifty will be at 4700-4730, he adds.

3:11 PM - Tata Power can be a good buy for the long term at Rs 1,250-1,270, says Srikanth Chauhan, technical anlayst, on CNBC Awaaz. It will face an immediate resistance at Rs 1,320, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1,306, up 0.5% on the BSE.

3:05 PM - Chambal Fertilisers can be a good buy at Rs 80-85 for 20-25% further upside, says Srikanth Chauhan, technical anlayst, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 91.70, up 1.2% on the BSE.

2:57 PM - Sensex is currently at 15,630, up 234 points from the previous close. Nifty is at 4642, up 70 points. CNX Midcap index is up 1.6% and BSE Smallcap index, up 1.3%. Market breadth is strong, with 886 advances against 344 declines on the NSE.

2:52 PM - EID Parry has a short term target of Rs 210, says Jatinder Sharma of Equity Strategies, on CNBC Awaaz. It has support at Rs 180, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 199, up 7.8% on the BSE.

2:44 PM - Action Construction Equipment has a target price of Rs 85-86, says Jatinder Sharma of Equity Strategies, on CNBC Awaaz. It has support at Rs 65-66, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 74.10, up 5.2% on the BSE.

2:37 PM - SREI Infrastructure has a short term target of Rs 137, says Jatinder Sharma of Equity Strategies, on CNBC Awaaz. And above this, it can go to Rs 165, he adds. It has support at Rs 120, where one can accumulate the stock, he says. It is currently trading at Rs 127.95, up 5.2% on the BSE.

2:30 PM - Asian Paints is a strong market performer and has a 15-18 months target of Rs 1,550-1,650, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analyst, on CNBC-TV18. One can look at buying it at Rs 1,250 or so, keeping a stoploss of Rs 1,025 on a closing basis, he suggests. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1,264.95, down 0.7% on the BSE.

2:22 PM - A positive bias will come in South Indian Bank only after it decisively crosses Rs 139, says Jatinder Sharma of Equity Strategies, on CNBC Awaaz. The stock is currently trading at Rs 128.70, up 4.4% on the BSE.

2:15 PM - Aptech has a positive pattern and a short term target of Rs 244-245, says Jatinder Sharma of Equity Strategies, on CNBC Awaaz. One can look at buying it close to Rs 210, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 228, up over 6% on the BSE.

2:07 PM - GMDC has an 18-month target of Rs 420, says Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services, on CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently at Rs 293.85, up 1.7% on the BSE.

2:00 PM - Savita Chemicals has an 18-month target of Rs 400, says Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services, on CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently at Rs 262.10, up 0.6% on the BSE.

1:53 PM - DCB can be a good takeover target going ahead, says Devarsh Vakil of Anagram Stock Broking, on NDTV Profit. So it can be a good buy at current levels for over a year's timeframe, he suggests. The stock is currently trading at Rs 64.55, up 4.4% on the BSE.

1:43 PM - Asit C.Mehta Research has a 'buy' rating on Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohern with target price of Rs 500, reports CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 374.50, up 0.3% on the BSE.

1:36 PM - If Unitech can cross Rs 205, then it can go up to 218, says Anil Maghnani, technical analyst, on Zee Business. But this is just a trading bounce and it might not be able to sustain at higher levels, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 202.35, up 2.3% on the BSE.

1:29 PM - Banking and realty stocks saw a lot of selling by the FIIs and they might not come back so soon to support them again, says Anil Maghnani, technical analyst, on Zee Business. One is just seeing shortcovering in these sectors for now, but expect to see more downside later, he adds.

1:21 PM - KEC International has won Rs 160 crore contract. The stock is currently trading at Rs 516, up 2.2% on the BSE.

1:16 PM - Ashok Leyland can be exited close to Rs 40, says Hormuz Maloo of Geojit Financial Services, on NDTV Profit. The stock is currently trading at Rs 32.90, up 0.5% on the BSE.

1:09 PM - Unitech will face resistance at Rs 240, says Hormuz Maloo of Geojit Financial Services, on NDTV Profit. But the stock is in a downtrend and will fall if the market falls, he says. Therefore book profits at the resistance level, he suggests. The stock is currently trading at Rs 202.10, up over 2% on the BSE.

1:01 PM - Sensex is currently trading at 15,579, up 183 points from the previous close. Nifty is at 4617, up 44 points. CNX Midcap index is up 1.1% and BSE Smallcap index, up 1%.

12:51 PM - Bajaj Capital has recommended a buy on Bharti Airtel with a target price of Rs 1,035, reports CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 832.45, down 0.9% on the BSE.

12:40 PM - RPL is a good stock to hold, says Devarsh Vakil of Anagram Stock Broking, on NDTV Profit. In 18 months, it can go up to Rs 250, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 181.40, up 0.5% on the BSE.

12:31 PM - The Nifty is expected to trade in a range of 4450-4800 or so in the coming days, says Ambareesh Baliga of Karvy Stock Broking, on Zee Business. So one can buy a call option at 4450 and a put option at 4800, he suggests.

12:23 PM - As long as Reliance Infrastructure stays above Rs 940, there is no reason to worry, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analayst, on CNBC Awaaz. But it might face resistance at Rs 1,270-1,280, he adds. Above Rs 1,300, the stock can go up to Rs 1,500, he adds. But give this stock at least 1.5-2 years time, he suggests. It is currently trading at Rs 1,069.10, up 0.8% on the BSE.

12:15 PM - PINC Research recommends a buy on ABG Shipyard, with a 12-month price target of Rs 550, reports CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 413, up 1.5% on the BSE.

12:08 PM - Power Grid is in a downtrend and has support at Rs 75, says Hormuz Maloo of Geojit Financial Services, on NDTV Profit. The stock is currently trading at Rs 91.45, up over 3% on the BSE.

12:01 PM - The market has gained strength. Sensex is at 15,539, up 143 points from the previous close. Nifty is at 4610, up 38 points. CNX Midcap index is up 1% and BSE Smallcap index, up 0.8%. Realty, banking an capital goods stocks are leading the market and all sectoral indices are trading higher. Market breadth is positive, with 814 advances against 351 declines on the NSE.

11:54 AM - Jet Airways is in a downtrend and will face resistance at Rs 600, says Hormuz Maloo of Geojit Financial Services, on NDTV Profit. If one wants to average it, then that can be down at Rs 400 or so, he suggests. The stock is currently trading at Rs 547.75, up 2.6% on the BSE.

11:47 AM - GAIL has short to medium term support at Rs 340-350 and may face resistance at Rs 470-475, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analayst, on CNBC Awaaz. Give it about 2 years and it can go up to Rs 550-600, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 395.20, down 0.7% on the BSE.

11:40 AM - Tata Power has the potential to cross earlier highs, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analayst, on CNBC Awaaz. Once Rs 1,450-1,500 is crossed decisively, the stock will acquire fresh momentum and can go up to Rs 1,800, he says. But give it 6-8 quarters, he suggests. It has support at Rs 1,100, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 1,283, down over 1% on the BSE.

11:32 AM - In the next 4-6 quarters, Power Grid can appreciate by 40-50%, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analayst, on CNBC Awaaz. For now, it has support at Rs 80 and may face some resistance at Rs 115, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 89.50, up 0.9% on the BSE.

11:24 AM - HDFC is a hold for the long term, says Vijay Bhambwani, technical analayst, on CNBC Awaaz. In the next 4-6 quarters, the stock can possibly go up to Rs 2,900-3,000, he adds. It has support at Rs 1,800, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 2,185, up 0.8% on the BSE.

11:15 AM - Investors are now buying gold as hedge against inflation, says Juerg Kiener, MD & CIO, Swiss Asia Capital, on CNBC-TV18. Inflation will continue to rise further, he adds. The house is also bullish on precious metals, he says.

11:07 AM - Sharekhan has a 'buy' rating on Jindal Saw, with a target of Rs 910, reports CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 572.95, down 0.2% on the BSE.

11:00 AM - The market is trading almost flat. Sensex is at 15,372, down 33 points from the previous close. Nifty is at 4569, down just 3 points. CNX Midcap index is up 0.4% and BSE Smallcap index, up 0.6%. Realty stocks are witnessing buying interest, whereas metal and banking stocks, some selling pressure.

10:53 AM - One can expect volatility in crude oil prices to increase, says Juerg Kiener, MD & CIO, Swiss Asia Capital, on CNBC-TV18. He does not see any trend change in crude oil and says it can go up to $150 per barrel too.

10:46 AM - ICICI Bank can go up to Rs 1,000 if the market continues to stay up, says Sushil Kedia of K&A Securities, on CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 788, down 1.3% on the BSE.

10:38 AM - Cairn India is unlikely to go to Rs 350 for now, says Sushil Kedia of K&A Securities, on CNBC-TV18. It will face strong resistance at Rs 310 or so, he adds. On the downside, it has support at Rs 240-245, he says. The stock is currently trading at Rs 280.10, down 0.4% on the BSE.

10:30 AM - DLF needs to get past atleast Rs 530 decisively to show any strength, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC-TV18. But if the market turns weak, it can even fall to Rs 470-430, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 495.45, up 0.9% on the BSE.

10:23 AM - Enam has a 'neutral' rating on Tata Motors, with a target of Rs 613, reports CNBC-TV18. The stock is currently trading at Rs 521.50, up 0.9% on the BSE.

10:16 AM - Network 18 may move up with the market, but it will face resistances at Rs 215-220, says MB Singh, technical analyst, on Zee Business. Above this, it will also face resistance at Rs 240, he adds. The stock is currently trading at Rs 190 on the BSE.

10:10 AM - A crucial level to watch for Dish TV is Rs 34, where it might find support, says MB Singh, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock is at Rs 40.35 on the BSE.

10:04 AM - The market has opened slightly higher on Tuesday. Sensex is at 15,3889, down 7 points from the previous day. Nifty is at 4579, up 7 points.

9:58 AM - Realty is facing strong headwinds for now, and it is better to stay away from it, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBC Awaaz. Unitech may go up to Rs 220-230, where one should book profits, he says. On the downside, it can fall to Rs 170-150, he adds. The stock is at Rs 197.80 on the BSE.

9:50 AM - For Jai Corp, keep a strict stoploss at 425-428 and hold it, says MB Singh, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock can go up to Rs 570-575, he adds. IT is at Rs 455.60, up 1.7% on the BSE.

9:43 AM - ABB can go up to Rs 1,050-1,100 on a bounce, says MB Singh, technical analyst, on Zee Business. So it looks fine from a trading perspective, but there's still not much clarity on the stock as an investment, he adds. It is at Rs 971.55 on the BSE.

9:37 AM - The market is in a weak uptrend and even if the Nifty crosses 4620, it can go up maximum to 4700-4720, says Ashwani Gujral, technical analyst, on CNBc Awaaz.

9:30 AM - Do not buy NTPC at current levels, as it may fall more with the market, says MB Singh, technical analyst, on Zee Business. The stock has support at Rs 145 and will face resistance at Rs 180-182, he adds. It is at Rs 166.05 on the BSE.