Stocks to buy today: List of 20 stocks for profitable trade on March 14

The Indian markets ended with marginal gains on Friday in view of FOMC meeting, inflation data and Russia-Ukraine crisis this week. Benchmark Nifty added 0.21% to 16,630.45, while barometer Sensex was up 86 points as indices extended gains to the fourth straight session. Nifty Bank managed to settle above 34,500, while Nifty small cap and midcap indices 0.9% and 0.6% receptively. Among sectors, Pharma, healthcare, PSU Bank saw buying interest on Friday, while auto and IT sectors were seen trading under pressure. 

On Wednesday morning, the Asian markets were trading mixed as Japaese Nikkei 225 was up over 1%, while the Hang Seng index at the Hong Kong Exchange was trading lower by 2% and Chinese Shanghai Composite too declines 0.8% in the opening trade.  

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Russia Ukraine war and upcoming FOMC meeting continued to weigh on US markets as all major Wall Street indices ended in the red on Friday. Dow Jones dropped 0.69%, Nasdaq Composite was tanked 2.18%, S&P500 declined 1.30% and Russell 2000 ended 1.59% lower on Friday.  

Ahead of the market opening, Zee Business research team brings you a list of 20 stocks for profitable trade on Monday. The Stocks have been identified from cash, F&O and techno segments to help investors maximise return in short-term, positional and long-term view. Below is the list of stocks, take a look: 

Ashis Chaturvedi Stock Picks 
CASH STOCK 
BUY GODFREY TARGET 1070 SL 1007 
 
FUTURES 
BUY PI IND TARGET 2720 SL 2540 
 
OPTIONS 
BUY MPHASIS 3300 CE TARGET 153 SL 80 
 
TECHNO 
BUY GHCL TARGET 506 SL 480 
 
FUNDA 
BUY SAIL 125 DURATION 6 MONTHS 
 
INVESTMENT PICK 
BUY LINDE INDIA TARGET 3500 DURATION 12 MONTHS 
 
STOCK IN NEWS 
BUY HDFC BANK TARGET 1427 SL 1387 
 
MY CHOICE 
BUY IPCA LABS 1050 SL 1007 
BUY NARAYAN HRUDAYALAYA 722 SL 696 
BUY SUMITOMO CHEM TARGET 415 SL 392 
 
MY BEST 
BUY LINDE INDIA TARGET 3500 DURATION 12 MONTHS 
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Kushal Gupta Stock Picks 
 
Cash 
Allcargo Logistics - Buy - 323, sl - 310 
 
FTR 
MGL - Buy - 785, sl - 740 
 
OPTN 
Jubilant Foodworks 2800 PE@ 97.5 - Buy - 110, sl - 90 
 
Techno 
India Cements - Buy - 210, sl - 202 
 
Funda 
Ramco Cement - Buy - 900, Duration - 3-4 months 
 
Investment 
M&M Buy 900, Duration 6 Months 
 
News 
UPL - Buy - 741, sl - 715 
 
Mychoice 
Tata Chemicals - Buy - 960, sl - 920 
Sun Pharma - Buy - 930, sl - 890 
Hindalco FUT Sell 570, Sl 600 
 
Best Pick 
Ramco Cement - Buy - 900, Duration - 3-4 months 

Meanwhile, the domestic market is likely to focus on geopolitical tension, inflation data and Fed policies this week. 

"Next week the market will focus on the reduction of commodity prices & diplomatic development between Russia and Ukraine.  The market will also focus on inflation data to be released in India nd US, and US Fed & BoE meeting is scheduled for next week," Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said on Friday.

(Disclaimer: The views/suggestions/advice expressed here in this article are solely by investment experts. Zee Business suggests its readers to consult with their investment advisers before making any financial decision.)