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Bajaj Broking Research has put forth RBL Bank and UPL as its prime stock recommendations for investors on January 16, 2026. The brokerage firm has outlined specific entry points, target prices, and timeframes, signaling a potential upside.
Market Sentiment Drains Indices
Benchmark indices navigated a risk-off environment, pressured by persistent selling from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Escalating geopolitical tensions in regions including Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran also dampened market sentiment. Investors are closely monitoring the ongoing Q3FY26 earnings season and developments in India-US trade negotiations. Elevated risk aversion has led to subdued overall market performance.
Nifty Navigates Key Levels
The Nifty index traded with heightened volatility, forming a bearish candle that indicates ongoing consolidation. The index is currently hovering near its 100-day exponential moving average (EMA). Immediate support is eyed at Monday's panic low of 25,473, while resistance is expected in the 25,950–26,050 zone. A decisive move outside the 26,000-25,500 range is needed to signal the next directional trend.
Bank Nifty Shows Resilience
Bank Nifty continues to exhibit relative strength compared to the Nifty, consolidating around the 60,000 mark. The index has rebounded from the lower band of its five-week range. A sustained move above Wednesday's high of 59,796 could open pathways towards the recent all-time high of 60,430. The key short-term support zone remains at 59,000–58,700.
Stock Specific Opportunities
For RBL Bank, Bajaj Broking recommends buying in the ₹305-314 range, with a target of ₹335, indicating a potential 9% return within three months. The stock is noted to be rebounding from previous breakout areas, signaling fresh entry opportunities. Key support is seen at 295-293 levels.
UPL is also a buy recommendation, with suggested entry between ₹767-783. The target is set at ₹845, offering an expected 9% return over three months. The brokerage points to buying demand emerging from a key support area of 750-760, identified by trendline breakouts and the 50-day EMA. Support is placed around 735-740.