State Bank of India (SBI) — Fresh Momentum on RBI Rate Cut Trigger
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🗞️ Fundamental Trigger: RBI MPC Meeting
In yesterday's RBI MPC Meeting, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a frontloaded Repo Rate cut of 50 bps and a CRR cut of 100 bps.
Key implications:
✅ Lower EMIs, improved credit demand
✅ Banking sector liquidity boost
✅ Neutral policy stance supports further rate cuts if inflation remains benign
➡️ This is a positive trigger for PSU banks, particularly SBI, the largest lender, which stands to benefit from improved loan growth and treasury gains.
🔍 Technical Picture
SBI remains in a strong secular uptrend — respecting a long-term rising trendline since 2021.
The stock recently bounced from the trendline (~₹720–₹730 zone), confirming continued buying interest.
ATR trailing stop levels show multiple prior whipsaws, but current structure suggests a new long signal (T2 UP) is in play post trigger.
Immediate resistance is seen near ₹840–₹850 — recent swing high.
Support: Trendline support near ₹745, with major support around ₹700.
The purple trailing ATR band suggests volatility is compressing, setting up the stock for a potential breakout if bullish momentum sustains.
⚖️ Outlook & Levels to Watch
✅ Bullish Bias Above ₹745
✅ Immediate possibility: ₹840 / ₹880
✅ Medium-term climb: ₹900+ on sustained breakout
⚠️ Risk: Trendline breakdown below ₹720 would negate the bullish structure
📢 Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein constitutes a buy or sell recommendation. I may or may not be holding a position in the stock mentioned.
🧑💼 Rajneesh Sharma is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No. INH000020332).
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