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Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are SAIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Nippon Life India Asset Management:SAIL – Trendline Breakout + EMA Alignment ShiftBuy near: ₹145–₹141 | SL: ₹133 | Target: ₹163 | Time Frame: 90 DaysSAIL has broken above its downward-sloping trendline resistance after a prolonged consolidation, indicating the start of a fresh bullish phase. A sustained move above ₹145 would validate this breakout and open room for further upside. The price has crossed above short- and medium-term EMAs and is approaching the 200-EMA zone, signaling a potential medium-term trend reversal supported by improving volume and price strength.RSI has turned upward from the 50-zone, while +DI is crossing above –DI with a rising ADX — confirming strengthening momentum. The stock offers a favourable risk–reward setup near ₹140–₹138 with potential for trend continuation toward ₹163.Hindustan Zinc – Reversal from 200-DEMA + Bullish Engulfing FormationBuy near: ₹485–₹480 | SL: ₹460 | Target: ₹525 | Time Frame: 90 DaysHindustan Zinc has corrected around 12.5% from its recent peak and found strong support near the 200-DEMA — a crucial long-term average that often defines major trend pivots. The stock has formed a bullish engulfing pattern at this support, indicating a possible reversal in momentum after the recent decline. Additionally, a bullish divergence on the hourly MACD highlights weakening downside momentum and renewed buying interest. Sustaining above the ₹470–₹475 zone could trigger a move toward ₹525, while a close below ₹460 would negate this bullish view.NAM-India – Double Bottom Formation + Ichimoku Cloud SupportBuy near: ₹895–₹885 | SL: ₹850 | Target: ₹965 | Time Frame: 90 DaysNippon Life India Asset Management has formed a double bottom pattern near the 50-DEMA, coinciding with support from the Ichimoku cloud — reinforcing a strong base around current levels. This structural confluence, along with a bullish divergence on the hourly MACD, suggests that selling pressure is easing and buyers are regaining control. The setup indicates a likely trend reversal, with potential for an upward move toward ₹965 in the coming sessions. Sustaining above ₹895 will be crucial to confirm the bullish momentum.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)