Indian stock indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, concluded trading on Thursday, December 18, with minimal movement and a

slightly negative bias, influenced by a lack of fresh market catalysts.

The Sensex experienced a decline of 78 points, equivalent to 0.09%, settling at 84,481.81. Similarly, the Nifty 50 saw a

marginal decrease of 3 points, or 0.01%, to close at 25,815.55. The BSE Midcap index showed a slight increase of 0.05%,

while the Smallcap index registered a decrease of 0.28%.

**Sumeet Bagadia's Stock Picks**

Sumeet Bagadia, Executive Director at Choice Broking, noted a cautious sentiment in the Indian stock market. He observed

that the Nifty 50 index had reduced its gains after rebounding from its 50-day EMA support level of 25,750.

Bagadia commented, "The key benchmark index closed near 25,800 and faces resistance around 26,000 on the upside. A

positive trend is anticipated only if the 50-stock index closes above 26,000. Should the index decisively fall below

25,750, it might test the 25,450 to 25,350 range. Therefore, a stock-specific approach is advisable, focusing on stocks

demonstrating technical strength. Identifying breakout stocks could be a beneficial strategy."

**Today's Recommended Stocks**

Sumeet Bagadia suggests buying these five stocks today:

* **Pricol:** Buy at ₹670, target ₹720, stop loss ₹645.

* **Sansera Engineering:** Buy at ₹1704, target ₹1830, stop loss ₹1640.

* **Blue Star:** Buy at ₹1854, target ₹2000, stop loss ₹1788.

* **Jindal Stainless:** Buy at ₹798, target ₹855, stop loss ₹770.

* **Automotive Axles:** Buy at ₹1843, target ₹1980, stop loss ₹1777.

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