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Shilpa medicare..beast mode on for 20-30% gain Momentum setupShilpa Medicare is currently trading near ₹490 after delivering a strong breakout above the ₹420–430 resistance zone. The stock has formed a clean Stage-2 uptrend with higher highs and higher lows, while sustaining above its key moving averages. Price action now indicates institutional-style accumulation, with strong acceptance above the previous value area instead of immediate rejection.
Fundamentally, FY26 was the company’s strongest year yet with revenue reaching ₹1,549 crore, EBITDA touching a record ₹445 crore, and Adjusted PAT surging 135% to ₹232 crore. Management also guided for margin recovery toward 9.5–11% from 8.7% in Q3, supported by Oncology API demand and CDMO growth visibility. The recent Latin America biosimilar licensing deal further strengthens the long-term growth narrative.
Technically, the breakout structure remains healthy as buyers repeatedly defended the ₹470–480 region. Volume profile shows heavy accumulation near ₹410–430, while momentum expansion above ₹500 could trigger another leg higher. Relative strength versus the pharma sector has also improved significantly over the past few weeks, which is usually a bullish sign for swing continuation.
As long as the stock sustains above ₹470, the probability of continuation toward ₹560, ₹590, and potentially ₹620 over the next 6–8 weeks remains strong. Compared to highly speculative pharma names, Shilpa currently offers a better balance of earnings quality, technical structure, and momentum sustainability for a potential 20–30% swing setup.
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XAUUSD: The Most Important Candle Is Not the Breakout CandleOne of the most common mistakes in trading gold is reacting too quickly to a large candle.
When traders see a strong bullish candle breaking above resistance, many immediately assume that a new uptrend has started. When they see a strong bearish candle breaking below support, many quickly conclude that the market is about to drop much deeper.
But with XAUUSD, a large candle is not always a reliable signal.
Sometimes, it represents real market strength. But many times, it is only a liquidity sweep, a stop-loss trigger, or a short-term price push designed to pull retail traders into the wrong position.
That is why the most important candle is not the breakout candle.
The most important candle is the candle that comes right after the breakout.
The breakout candle shows that the market has just made a strong move. But the next candle reveals whether that move is actually accepted by the market.
This is a major difference.
A strong bullish candle breaking above resistance may look attractive at first. It creates the feeling that buyers are fully in control. But if the next candle fails to continue higher, the candle body becomes smaller, a long upper wick appears, and price falls back below the breakout zone, it suggests that the previous buying pressure may have been absorbed.
In other words, the market did not accept the new price level above resistance.
At that point, the breakout may not be the beginning of a real bullish trend. It may simply be a buy-side liquidity sweep, where buy stop orders are triggered and sellers’ stop-losses are cleared before price reverses.
The same logic applies to the downside.
A strong bearish candle breaking below support may cause many traders to sell into the breakdown. But if the next candle fails to continue lower, price rejects strongly from below and returns back inside the previous support area, that breakdown may only be a sell-side liquidity sweep.
This is why many traders lose money even when their initial market direction is correct.
They are not wrong for noticing the breakout.
They are wrong because they enter before the market confirms that the breakout is real.
With gold, fast movement and large candle ranges can easily create a sense of urgency. Traders fear missing the move, so they enter as soon as they see a strong candle. But that FOMO often turns them into liquidity for the market.
A real breakout usually does not rely on just one beautiful candle. It needs continuation.
After breaking above resistance, price needs to hold above the breakout zone. The next candle should not immediately cancel out the previous bullish move. If there is a retest, the old resistance should act as new support. Buyers need to defend the new price area instead of allowing price to fall back into the previous range.
A real breakdown requires similar confirmation.
After breaking below support, price needs to stay below the broken zone. The next candle should show that buyers cannot push price back up. If price retests the old support, that area should act as new resistance. Sellers need to maintain pressure instead of allowing the market to recover immediately.
That is why the candle after the breakout is more important than the breakout candle itself.
It shows how the market is responding to the breakout.
If the candle after the breakout continues in the same direction, closes strongly, and does not get rejected aggressively, that is a sign of follow-through. When follow-through appears, the breakout has a higher probability of being real.
But if the candle after the breakout immediately weakens, forms a strong rejection wick, or closes back inside the previous zone, that is a sign of rejection. When rejection appears, the breakout may only be a trap.
New traders are often attracted by the strong candle. Experienced traders focus on the market reaction after that strong candle.
This is a very important principle, especially with XAUUSD.
Gold does not lack large candles. What gold often lacks is confirmation after those candles.
A large candle can be created by news.
A large candle can be created by stop-losses being swept.
A large candle can be created by thin liquidity.
A large candle can simply be a short-term emotional reaction from the market.
But the continuation after that candle is what shows whether real money is actually supporting the move.
If, after a strong bullish candle, the market continues to form higher lows, holds the breakout zone, and does not give back most of the move, that is a sign that buyers are truly in control.
If, after a strong bearish candle, the market continues to form lower highs, fails to return above the broken zone, and keeps getting sold on pullbacks, that is a sign that sellers truly have the advantage.
On the other hand, if a strong candle is rejected immediately, traders should be careful. When a strong move appears but fails to produce a meaningful result, it often means the opposite side is absorbing the pressure very well.
In price action, a large candle does not automatically mean strength.
A large candle is truly powerful only when it changes market structure or is confirmed by the price action that follows.
Without follow-through, a large candle is only noise.
This is an important lesson when trading gold: do not let the size of a candle deceive you. What matters is not how big the candle is, but whether the market continues in that direction after it appears.
A disciplined trader does not rush into a trade just because they see a breakout.
They wait for the next candle.
They observe the reaction.
They check whether price can hold the new zone.
They see whether the breakout has follow-through or gets rejected.
They allow the market to confirm itself before taking action.
In XAUUSD, being one candle slower can sometimes help traders avoid many bad entries.
A trader may miss a small part of the first move, but in return, they can avoid buying the exact top of a liquidity sweep or selling the exact bottom of a fake breakdown.
Trading is not a competition to see who enters the fastest.
Trading is the process of waiting for the right signal, at the right price area, with the right confirmation.
So when gold creates a very strong breakout candle, the key is not to react immediately. The key is to watch the next candle and see whether the breakout is confirmed or rejected.
With XAUUSD, sometimes the answer is not found in the candle that attracts the most attention, but in the candle that comes right after it.
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22nd May 2026 — Nifty Report — Another Flattish WeekNifty Stance Slightly Bullish
Nifty’s range-bound journey continues. Nifty was trapped between the support 23793 and the resistance 24335 for 33 days, i.e. 8th April to 11th May. And for the last 11 days, it has been stuck between support at 23357 and resistance at 23793. Like every consolidation, this one would break as well, but it would require a strong trigger.
This week started with a gap-down opening on 18th May, right at the support level of 23357, which was followed by a strong retracement for a flattish close. Tuesday, we started flat, but gave away gains in the afternoon. On Wednesday, we tried to retest the 23357 support again, but we closed strong. Thursday, we opened above the resistance level of 23793, but we gave up all those gains. On Friday, we tried to break through the resistance of 23793 again, but failed. Overall, we only managed to gain 75pts (~ 0.32%) this week. The zig-zag movement, but with no real gains or losses is indicative of a flattish market.
If you look at the chart, you can see multiple crossovers between the blue and green EMAs (3 this week). Since the ADX 1D timeframe remains below 20 pts, our stance is flattish with a minor bullish bias.
Important Things to Watch for the Next Week
Results of the following major companies are expected over the next week. NTPC, Divis Labs, JK Cement, ABB Power, ONGC, Cummins, Ashok Leyland, and Asian Paints.
We are expecting the Industrial Production data, FX reserves, and Federal Fiscal Deficit (March).
25th May 2026 is a holiday for the US market due to Memorial Day. Other global events to watch out for are: CB Consumer Confidence (US), ECB Financial Stability Review (Euro), Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index (US), Q1 GDP (US), Initial Jobless claims, and Chicago PMI (US).
28th May 2026 is a holiday for Bakri Id, and the Sensex expiry will be on Wednesday, 27th May.
If Nifty starts falling, the important support levels are 23357, 22781 and 22519. If Nifty starts rallying, the important resistance levels are 23793, 23925, and 24192.
We expect next week’s trading to be totally dependent on the US-Iran peace deal; until then, the range-bound trade may continue.
Meanwhile, the USDINR hit an all-time high of 96.96 on Wednesday and has since cooled off by 1.32%. This was after the RBI stepped in to sell USD at massive volumes. Speculations of an interim rate hike were also doing the rounds.
This is how the Indian Rupee has performed against the Pakistani Rupee since 3rd July 2025. Our currency has depreciated by 12.05% against the US dollar, whereas the PKR has appreciated by 1.98%. The Indian currency is underperforming the Pakistani currency by ~ 14%.
Note: The technical analysis indicator mentioned above is for educational purposes only and not a guarantee that the trade could end up in profits. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, including the potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investors should read all related documents carefully and consult a certified advisor before investing. Registration granted by SEBI and Enlistment with RAASB/BSE and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. The investor is requested to take into consideration all the risk factors before actually trading in stocks or derivatives. The SEBI RIA license INA000021757 is for Balachandran RV
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Gold, May 22 | Firmly Adhering to a Bullish Strategy🔥 Gold, May 22 | Firmly Adhering to a Bullish Strategy
Hello everyone, today we bring you a real-time gold analysis, focusing on a bullish strategy and seizing the rebound opportunity in the key 4500-4650 range.
Currently, gold prices are around $4516. Although there may be some short-term volatility, the support is very solid, with the $4500 level being a crucial bottom support for the bulls.
The overall market is exhibiting a narrow range-bound trading structure, indicating that the market is accumulating funds on a large scale, rather than showing weakness.
Gold prices have presented multiple buying opportunities within the $4500-4530 range, and bullish momentum is gradually building, with the next rebound expected to unfold rapidly.
In terms of news, gold prices continue to be strongly supported by three factors.
First, global central banks continue to increase their gold reserves, and the scarcity of hard currency makes gold a core asset for international financial security.
Second, the continued weakening of the US dollar index and the dovish stance of the Federal Reserve provide strong upward momentum for gold.
Finally, persistent geopolitical risks and rising market risk aversion also provide external impetus for the bulls. Based on technical and fundamental analysis, our strategy today is clear: only go long.
As long as gold prices remain above $4500, the bullish structure remains valid. A pullback to around $4500 is the optimal entry point, with target prices at $4550, $4600, and even $4620.
Once gold prices break through $4530, the bullish trend will be confirmed, attracting more funds and driving a strong short-term rebound.
Buy: $4510-$4520
Stop Loss: $4475
Target Price: $4550-$4600-$4620+
Short-term volatility is a signal of accumulation; large funds are gathering strength to prepare for the next round of upward movement.
Retail investors should not be misled by market fluctuations. Focus on the key support level of $4500; the bullish direction is clear, and substantial profits can be obtained in the upcoming rebound. Holding above 4500 and breaking through 4530 will be key to initiating the next round of gains.
Today's gold market is full of opportunities. We remain bullish and plan to buy on dips, closely monitor key price levels, and follow the trend. Short 
Indonesia's JCI Has the Potential to Weaken FurtherThe sharp correction that hit the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, reflected an extreme idiosyncratic shock.
The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) plunged 136 points, or 2.2%, to 6,185, extending its downward trend to eight consecutive sessions and plunging the index to its lowest level in 13 months.
Positive sentiment from the overnight Wall Street rally and external stability (WTI oil falling to $99 and the DXY to 99.0) failed to provide a cushion for the JCI.
Institutional and foreign investors opted for mass capital flight in direct response to the drastic changes in Indonesia's upstream commodity trading policy architecture.
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✅ State-Owned Enterprises' Commodity Export Monopoly: The Main Trigger for the Parabolic Correction
President Prabowo's policy of tightening export regulations for strategic commodities, including crude palm oil (CPO), coal, and ferroalloys, by requiring all shipments to go through a single state-owned exporter (SOE), has been a major blow to private issuers.
- Short-Term Margin Disruption: The market views this policy as reducing the free trade flexibility of private companies, increasing bureaucratic risks, and potentially cutting producers' net profit margins due to the new intermediary cost structure.
- Mass Selloff: Shares of upstream commodity conglomerates were immediately hit by the automatic rejection threshold (Auto Reject Lower/ARB), led by Barito Pacific (BRPT) which plunged 9.9%, Medco Energi (MEDC) which plunged 8.7%, Darma Henwa (DEHA) which fell 7.7%, and copper-gold giant Amman Mineral Internasional (AMMN) which fell 5.7%.
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✅ Bank Indonesia Interest Rate Surge to 5.25%
To protect the Rupiah exchange rate, which continues to hit new record lows since April due to the impact of the closing of the Strait of Hormuz (Week 12), Bank Indonesia (BI) executed aggressive measures:
BI Rate Increased 50 bps to 5.25%: This emergency measure on Wednesday succeeded in temporarily stemming the Rupiah's decline. However, for the stock market, a 50 bps interest rate hike in a single meeting is toxic to equity valuations.
This measure immediately raised corporate borrowing costs (cost of funds), suppressed upstream credit growth, and triggered a sharp correction in the debt-heavy transportation, energy, and industrial sectors. 
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