Currency Grow (CA & SEBI Reg IA Omkar Bhutada) · 16th Jan
⚠️ Distribution Phase on a Quality Franchise – SBI Cards Losing Momentum
SBICARD
📉 Technical Structure (What the Weekly Chart Signals)
1️⃣ Elliott Wave Structure
The strong rally into the ₹1,000–1,040 zone appears to have completed a higher-degree Wave (3).
The subsequent sharp decline followed by a weak rebound suggests the stock is now developing a complex corrective Wave (4).
The current price action shows lower highs within a descending trendline, hinting that Wave (4) may still be unfolding downward rather than consolidating sideways.
If this structure persists, the next corrective leg can stretch towards the ₹780–800 demand zone, as highlighted on the chart.
2️⃣ Momentum Insight – MACD
On the weekly timeframe, momentum failed to confirm the prior price high — a clear bearish MACD divergence.
Despite multiple bounce attempts, momentum remains muted, indicating distribution rather than accumulation.
This behavior is typical when markets transition from impulsive rallies into corrective or time-consuming phases.
3️⃣ AVWAP & Supply Zone
Price is trading below AVWAP from the major high, which is now acting as dynamic resistance.
The region around ₹880–900 has repeatedly attracted supply, confirming institutional selling pressure.
As long as price remains below this AVWAP zone and the falling trendline, upside attempts are likely to face rejection.
🧠 Fundamental Strength (But Valuation Meets Reality)
SBI Cards remains a structurally strong business with healthy margins and a scalable digital payments model.
However, credit cost normalization and slowing growth expectations have reduced near-term enthusiasm.
High-quality businesses often undergo time and price corrections to realign valuations with growth visibility.
This phase appears more like valuation digestion, not long-term breakdown — but patience is required.