Stocks to buy today: ONGC, HDFC AMC among top 7 trading ideas for 21 July 2025

The Indian market is likely to open lower on Monday, tracking weak global cues.

Nifty futures closed lower on Friday, slipping 0.59% to 25,026. Meanwhile, India VIX rose 1.3% to end at 11.39, indicating a slight uptick in market volatility.

On the options front, maximum Call Open Interest (OI) is seen at the 25,100 strike, followed by 25,200, while maximum Put OI is placed at 25,000, then 24,900.


Call writing has been observed at the 25,100 and 25,000 strikes, while Put writing is seen at 25,000 and 24,900, suggesting a key tussle around these levels.

“Options data suggests a broader trading range between 24,500 and 25,500, with an immediate range between 24,700 and 25,200,” said Chandan Taparia, Analyst - Derivatives at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

“Signs of profit-taking have been building over the last few sessions. The index now needs a decisive move above 25,000 to negate the immediate bearish outlook and trigger a meaningful recovery,” he added.

“A bearish candle was formed on both daily and weekly charts. As long as Nifty holds below 25,000, weakness could extend toward 24,800, then 24,650 zones, while resistances are seen at 25,150 and 25,250,” Taparia said.

Expert: Chandan Taparia, Motilal Oswal Financial Services

HDFC AMC: Buy | Target: Rs 5,900 | Stop Loss: Rs 5,450

SAIL: Buy | Target: Rs 144 | Stop Loss: Rs 132

Dalmia Bharat: Buy | Target: Rs 2,365 | Stop Loss: Rs 2,210

F&O Strategy –

ONGC (July 31 Expiry): Buy | Target: Rs 258 | Stop Loss: Rs 240

Expert: Sharan Lillaney, Independent SEBI Research Analyst

Tata Steel: Buy | Target: Rs 168 | Stop Loss: Rs 156

Muthoot Finance: Buy | Target: Rs 2,740 | Stop Loss: Rs 2,580

Whirlpool: Buy | Target: Rs 1,514 | Stop Loss: Rs 1,374

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