Technical Analysis
Primary Trend: Strong long-term uptrend since 2021 with higher highs and higher lows.
Structure: Stock has completed a multi-year base (2016–2021) and is in a sustained expansion phase.
Breakout Zone: Clean breakout above the ₹120–₹125 long-term resistance with strong momentum.
Momentum: Recent candles show strong bullish impulse — wide range green candles indicate institutional participation.
Volume: Expansion in volume on upside confirms the strength of the move.
Current Position: Price is trading above all major long-term moving averages (trend is healthy).
Key Levels (from your chart):
Support: ₹140 → ₹128 → ₹118 → ₹92
Resistance: ₹164 → ₹175–180 zone (next psychological zone)
Fundamental Analysis
Business: Canara Bank is a large public sector bank with a strong retail, MSME and corporate loan franchise.
Asset Quality: Over the last few years, the bank has significantly improved its Gross & Net NPA levels, indicating better balance sheet health.
Profitability: Operating profit and net profit have been improving due to:
Better credit growth
Lower provisioning
Higher net interest income
Capital Position: Capital adequacy has improved, giving room for growth without immediate dilution risk.
Sector Tailwind: PSU banks are currently in a structural recovery phase supported by:
Lower NPAs
Credit cycle revival
Government backing and reforms