Market Outlook: Technical Call Of The Day & Top 5 Stocks In Focus For 14th Aug 2025

Nifty index opened positive and moved in a range bound manner in the first half of the session. It respected its support of 24500 levels and witnessed buying on the second half of the day. It managed to cross 24650 zones but failed to surpass its previous day’s high. It formed a small bodied bullish candle and an inside bar on the daily frame and closed with gains of around 130 points. Now it has to hold above 24500 zones then up move can be seen towards 24750 then 24900 zones while supports can be seen at 24442 then 24350 zones.

On option front, Maximum Call OI is at 24700 then 24800 strike while Maximum Put OI is at 24600 then 24500 strike. Call writing is seen at 24700 then 24650 strike while Put writing is seen at 24600 then 24500 strike. Option data suggests a broader trading range in between 24100 to 25100 zones while an immediate range between 24400 to 24800 levels.

S&P BSE Sensex index opened on a positive note and traded within a narrow band of nearly 200 points during the first half of the session. In the latter part the index edged higher but encountered stiff resistance near 80700 zones followed by profit booking that pulled it back towards 80500 before the close. On the daily chart it formed a small bodied candle with a lower shadow signalling support based buying. The index eventually closed with gains of around 300 points. Now if it holds above 80300 zones, then bounce could be seen towards 80700 then 81000 zones else weakness can be seen towards 80300 and 80000 zones.

Bank Nifty index opened gap up near 55340 marks but failed to hold at higher levels and gradually drifted lower towards 55000 levels in the first half of the session. However mild recovery was seen from lower levels towards 55250 zones but the Index remained consolidative in a narrow range of 200 points in the latter part of the session. It formed an Inside bar on daily scale as buying is visible at lower levels but momentum is missing at higher zones. Now it has to hold above 55000 zones for a bounce towards 55555 then 55750 levels while on the downside support is seen at 55000 then 54750 zones.

Nifty future closed positive with gains of 0.67% at 24719 levels. Positive setup seen in Apollo Hospital, Hindalco, Alkem, Zydus Life, Uno Minda, Indigo, Laurus Labs, Indian Hotel, M&M, and Supreme Industries while weakness in Oil India, SJVN, LICI, Inox Wind, PI Industries, Petronet, Colpal, Kalyan Jewellers, IndusInd Bank and Adani Ports.

GPIL - TECHNICAL CALL OF THE DAY

Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd is trading above its key 40, 100, and 200 EMA levels on the daily chart, indicating strong bullish momentum. The super trend indicator remains positive, reinforcing the uptrend. Additionally, RSI divergence is visible, suggesting potential for further upside, though short-term consolidation cannot be ruled out.

BUY GPIL CMP 204.29 SL 192.00 TGT 217.63

Top 5 stocks to watch out for 14th Aug

Infosys:

Infosys announced the formation of a joint venture with Telstra, Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company. Accelerating Infosys’ strategy to help clients navigate their AI journey, this collaboration will propel AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian businesses. Infosys will acquire a 75% stake in Versent Group, Australia’s leading digital transformation solutions provider, from Telstra Group. Telstra will retain a 25% stake, leveraging combined strengths in connectivity, digital engineering, and global scale for growth.

ICICI Bank:

The Bank had over the weekend introduced new requirements for the Monthly Average Balance (MAB) for new Savings Account opened from 1st August 2025. Following valuable feedback from customers, the Bank has revised these requirements to better reflect their expectations and preferences. With this, the minimum monthly average balance for Savings accounts for metro and urban locations is now set to Rs 15,000, semi-urban to Rs 7,500 and rural to Rs 2,500. 

Endurance Technologies:

Endurance Technologies reported an 11% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 226.4 crore, compared to Rs 204 crore last year. Revenue grew 17.5% to Rs 3,319 crore from Rs 2,825 crore, while EBITDA rose 18.8% to Rs 444 crore vs Rs 373.6 crore. EBITDA margin improved slightly to 13.4% from 13.2% in the year-ago period.

Two-wheeler sales volumes of Indian OEMs in Q1FY26 stood at 5.8 million units, a YoY decline of 1.6%. The standalone business topline has again fared better with a growth of 10.1 %. The European operations topline has grown 28.5% in Euro terms. Even if the company remove the impact of the Stoferle acquisition, the Total Income grew 0.6% despite the European new car registrations declining 1.8%.

United Spirits:

The company delivered a resilient quarter, with the Prestige & Above portfolio maintaining growth momentum despite a high base and completing the Nao Spirits acquisition. Net sales value rose 9.4% YoY to Rs 3,021 crore, driven by 8.4% growth in the standalone business and 15.7% growth in Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd. EBITDA declined 9.7% to Rs 644 crore due to a one-off Rs 40 crore indirect tax impact and higher A&P spend; excluding the one-off, EBITDA was Rs 684 crore, down 4.1%. Profit after tax stood at Rs 417 crore.

Jain Irrigation:

Jain Irrigation Systems has received a significant work order from the Chief Engineer (Special Project Department), Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) under the Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Yojana / PM-KUSUM B Scheme. The work order is for the design, manufacture, supply, transport, installation, testing, and commissioning of 5,438 Off-Grid DC Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems of 3 HP, 5 HP, and 7.5 HP capacities, for a total value of Rs 135 crore plus applicable GST.