Recommended stocks to buy today: Top stock picks by market experts for 11 April

 Buy: PARSVNATH (current price: ₹24.23) 

• Why it’s recommended: The stock is showing signs of recovery after consolidating near its support levels. Positive momentum in the real estate sector adds to its potential for upside.
• Key metrics: P/E: N/A, 52-week high: ₹26.19, volume: 2.19 million
• Technical analysis: Support at ₹19, resistance at ₹25.50
• Risk factors: High debt levels and fluctuations in real estate demand could impact performance.
• Buy at: CMP and dips to ₹22.
• Target price: ₹25-27 in 3 months.
• Stop loss: ₹21.

 Buy:  JYOTHYLAB (current price: ₹379.60) 

• Why it’s recommended: Strong fundamentals and consistent performance in the FMCG sector make it a reliable pick. Recent product launches could drive growth.
• Key metrics: P/E: 33.79, 52-week high: ₹595.85, volume: 335,800
• Technical analysis: Support at ₹320, resistance at ₹380
• Risk factors: Rising input costs and competitive pressures in the FMCG space
• Buy at: above ₹380
• Target price: ₹410-425 in 3 months
• Stop loss: ₹365

 Buy: AVANTIFEED (current price: ₹759.25) 

• Why it’s recommended: The stock has rebounded strongly, supported by robust demand in the shrimp feed and aquaculture sectors. Positive export trends add to its appeal.
• Key metrics: P/E: 22.25, 52-week high: ₹964.20, volume: 2.85 million
• Technical analysis: Support at ₹700, resistance at ₹820
• Risk factors: Export dependency and vulnerability to global trade policies
• Buy at: CMP and dips to ₹730
• Target price: ₹820-845 in 3 months
• Stop loss: ₹720. 

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Three paints & coatings sector stock recommendations by Ankush Bajaj:

 Buy: ASIANPAINT (current price: ₹2,411)

• Why it’s recommended: Stock has given a rectangle breakout on the hourly chart. RSI is above 60, indicating strong bullish momentum. The stock has also witnessed long consolidation between ₹2,190– ₹2,360 levels.
• Key metrics: RSI: 63 (bullish), Breakout zone: ₹2,360+, Recent range: ₹2,190– ₹2,360
• Technical analysis: Price has broken out of a tight consolidation zone; a move above ₹2,360 confirms strength. RSI confirms momentum is with the bulls.
• Risk factors: Paint sector stocks can be impacted by crude-based raw material cost, demand fluctuations in real estate, and macroeconomic slowdown.
• Buy at: ₹2,411
• Target price: ₹2,500– ₹2,520 in 1–2 weeks
• Stop loss: ₹2,364

 Buy: BERGEPAINT (current price: ₹537.60)

• Why it’s recommended: On the hourly chart, the stock has given a breakout from the ₹515 level. RSI is above 60, and ADX is above 35, indicating strong bullish momentum likely to continue.
• Key metrics: RSI: 62 (bullish), ADX: 36 (strong trend), Breakout zone: ₹515+, Recent range: ₹490– ₹515
• Technical analysis: Price has broken out of a consolidation zone with strong indicators supporting the move. RSI and ADX confirm strength and trend continuation.
• Risk factors: The paint sector can be affected by crude oil price fluctuations, raw material costs, and demand cycles in housing and infrastructure.
• Buy at: ₹537.60
• Target price: ₹572– ₹580 in 1–2 weeks
• Stop loss: ₹515

 Buy: PIDILITIND (current price: ₹2,939.80)

• Why it’s recommended: Stock has broken the upper channel of a falling wedge pattern. RSI is at 63 and ADX is at 36, indicating strong bullish momentum.
• Key metrics: RSI: 63 (bullish), ADX: 36 (strong trend), Breakout pattern: Falling Wedge, Breakout zone: ₹2,900+
• Technical analysis: The breakout from the falling wedge suggests a trend reversal. RSI and ADX confirm the strength and sustainability of the upward move.
• Risk factors: Specialty chemical stocks can be influenced by raw material price volatility, currency fluctuations, and global demand trends.
• Buy at: ₹2,939.80
• Target price: ₹3,215– ₹3,230 in 1–2 weeks
• Stop loss: ₹2,788 

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Two stock recommendations by MarketSmith India

 Buy: Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd (current price: ₹2,508)

• Why it’s recommended: Strong market leadership in oral care, sustainable growth strategy
• Key metrics: P/E: 45.40, 52-week high: ₹ 3,890, volume: ₹ 5.89 lakh
• Technical analysis: Reclaimed its 100-DMA on above average volume
• Risk factors: Commodity price volatility, supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance
• Buy at:  ₹2,508
• Target price:  ₹2,890 in three months
• Stop loss:  ₹2,310

 Buy: United Spirits (current price: ₹ 1,451)

• Why it’s recommended: Premiumization trend, young, urban demographic, and rising disposable income support long-term demand.
• Key metrics: P/E: 70.33, 52-week high: ₹ 1,700, volume: ₹ 8.87 crore.
• Technical analysis: 200-DMA retake
• Risk factors: Volatility in input costs, competition, and taxation
• Buy at: ₹1,451
• Target price:  ₹1,650 in three months
• Stop loss: ₹1,370
  
  About the authors:

Raja Venkatraman is co-founder, NeoTrader. His Sebi-registered research analyst registration no. is INH000016223.

Ankush Bajaj is a Sebi-registered research analyst. His registration number is INH000010441.

MarketSmith India: Trade name: William O'Neil India Pvt. Ltd. Its Sebi-registered research analyst registration number is INH000015543.

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