Stocks to buy today: D-Mart, DLF among top 3 trading ideas for 19 May 2025
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The Indian market is likely to consolidate on Monday, tracking mixed global cues. Nifty futures closed marginally higher on Friday with gains of 0.01%, settling at 25,081. Meanwhile, India VIX declined over 2% to close at 16.55, indicating a drop in market volatility. On the options front, the highest Call open interest (OI) is seen at the 25,500 and 25,100 strike prices, while the maximum Put OI is placed at 25,000 and 24,500 strikes. Call writing is observed at 25,500 and 25,000 strikes, whereas Put writing is active at 25,000 and 24,700 levels. “Options data suggests a broader trading range between 24,500 and 25,500, with an immediate range seen between 24,850 and 25,250,” said Chandan Taparia, Analyst–Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Live Events “On the daily chart, Nifty50 formed a small-bodied candle on Friday, indicating a pause after the recent sharp up-move,” he added.Taparia recommends that Nifty must hold above ...