A Practical Daily Routine for Stock Market Traders

A good trading day starts before the market opens and ends with a review of your decisions. Before Market Open 1. Check global markets, GIFT Nifty, crude oil and important news. 2. Mark Nifty and Bank Nifty support, resistance and the previous day's high and low. 3. Shortlist stocks based on results, fresh news, price action and unusual volume. During Market Hours 4. Wait for your setup to form before entering a trade. 5. Decide your entry, stop-loss and position size in advance. 6. Follow your plan instead of reacting to every market move. After Market Close 7. Review your trades and identify mistakes. 8. Track FII/DII activity, sector strength and breakout stocks. 9. Prepare your watchlist for the next session. Research before entry. Plan every trade. Review your decisions daily.